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I use a plant-based protein powder because my body doesn't handle dairy (whey) well. Sunwarrior, warrior blend, chocolate flavor. 4g carbs, 0g sugar.
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If you have a way to count steps, these are the recommendations I've seen: 1) <5000 steps = sedentary 2) 5000-7499 steps = lightly active 3) 7500-9999 steps = somewhat active 4) 10,000-12,499 steps = active 5) 12,500+ steps = highly active Your activity level should exclude purposeful exercise. Personally, I have a desk…
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On an average day at work (desk job, staring at the computer the whole time) I only get maybe 2,000 steps :/ But I also do a lot of event planning as a part of my job, so on those days I get a LOT more steps. I also try to take walks around the neighborhood after work, weather permitting, so I feel like I'm not just…
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As everyone said, 7 lbs in a month is great! That's 1.75 lbs/week! (I only do 0.5 lbs/week and it feels sooo slow.) Since you just started, some of that 7 lbs may be water weight, and the weight loss might slow a little bit in a week or two. But just keep doing what you're doing! As far as the chicken nuggets go ... for…
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- Low-fat string cheese (50cal, 7g protein!) - Light & Fit Greek Yogurt (80cal, 12g protein!) - Sunwarrior Protein Powder, warrior blend, chocolate flavor (100cal, 17g protein!) - Leafy greens for salads - Shredded chicken ... I freeze it in portions and thaw as needed to add salads, pasta, rice, etc - Apples - Carrots &…
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I went to my lady doctor today and she asked me (after looking at the charts), Have you been trying to lose weight? Of course I panicked and was like, Uhh not really, just been working out more lately ... For some reason I am so terrified to admit to people that I am trying to lose a few more pounds. I guess because I'm…
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I get to listen to my neighbors' screaming kids most days, it sure is effective! :D
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Returning touch base ... just met with my gyno and she recommended Lo Loestrin to see if a lower dose of estrogen helps. Fingers crossed!
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Returning touch base ... just met with my gyno and she recommended Lo Loestrin to see if a lower dose of estrogen helps. Fingers crossed!
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To stay within a healthy BMI range, your absolute bottom number should be 54 kg. 53 puts you into "underweight." Your BMR is 1389. This is how much your body needs to survive and be properly fueled, even if you literally laid in bed all day. Don't go below this amount. Unfortunately MFP doesn't take these limits into…
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Don't get too discouraged! While genetics do play a certain part, I have also heard that lots of women have success with "lifting heavy things" as far as shaving off inches from the waist, building a bigger booty, etc. No personal success stories here because I haven't started recomp yet (soon!) but maybe some other women…
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I am assuming you mean 900 NET calories for the day. Typically I eat back 50-75% of my exercise calories. It is notoriously difficult to be accurate with calories burned, so that gives you a margin of error while still providing extra fuel for the day.
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Hi there, we are a similar size. From my calculations, your BMR is around 1150. This is how much "fuel" your body would need even if you literally laid in bed all day or were in a coma. Obviously you aren't in a coma, so you need more food than that to maintain your weight. Even if you are sedentary, your TDEE (how many…
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Whoops - I meant "thighs."
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Jumping on to post one of my "motivation" pictures ... It's actually kinda hard for me to find realistic/attainable motivation pictures not only because I'm petite, but also because most models don't have much in the way of curves. Most of the VS models are actually A or B cups (they just look bigger because of the push-up…
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5'3" Currently 116 lbs Waist: 25" Hips: 35-36" I have embraced my hips, however I wish the Iarge things didn't go along with it! That is the area that I lose from the slowest.
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Hello all, glad to be joining back in for September! I weigh in on Mondays. I think I might start tracking BF % (although all I have is my scale) or measurements, since I'm so close to my goal weight. Height - 5' 3" HW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 End of August Challenge Weight - 114.8 ** September GW: 113 ** Sept 4: 114.4,…
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I will be in a bit of an interesting situation this fall challenge, because I am so close to my goal weight! I estimate I will hit my goal weight mid/end-October, at which point I will be switching over to maintenance/recomp for the rest of the challenge. I'm soo excited to be able to eat more and lift heavy things! Name:…
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For petite people who are within or at the low end of the BMI chart, under 1200 may be ok. But not anyone else, and that includes you. You stated that you are obese, so eating too little will not be enough to fuel your body, not to mention a shock to your system. You should never eat below your BMR!! This number (for you,…
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What areas feel squished? You need to "test" it to see if you can bend over, sit down, wiggle around as if you are dancing, etc. Keep proper posture, because sometimes hunching over can make it feel tighter. In hindsight, I thought my dress fit perfectly but I had to keep pulling it up all night (strapless) as it wasn't…
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First of all, good on you for realizing that this was unhealthy and being willing to make the change! Unfortunately too many people don't realize until it's too late and they experienced adverse effects. Now I'm no doctor, and you might consider consulting a physician, but I would say to start at 1000-1200 for a week. Then…
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I use Sunwarrior, Warrior Blend, chocolate flavor. It is plant-based, but the best one I've found (I'm with you on Vega - yuck!) In a typical serving, it has 17g protein which you're right, is lower than some powders, but to me it is worth it because I know what I'm getting ingredient-wise. Plus my body doesn't handle whey…
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I lose about 0.5lb/week on 1300. (I also eat more on gym days, around 1450ish). Female, 5'3", 116lbs. I will be going into maintenance/recomp soon and I estimate my maintenance to be around 1520.
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To add more ... you MUST log what you eat on the weekend, even if (especially if!) you completely blow it. You have to know your starting point if you're going to make a change - turning a blind eye to the numbers won't help you any. Take a hard look at what you're eating on the weekends. Until I started MFP, I didn't…
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Since you know you have social gatherings most weekends, just plan for it EVERY weekend. If I know I'm going out with friends on a Saturday night, I'll eat EXTRA low-calorie the rest of the day. Maybe a protein/meal replacement shake, snacking on fruits & veggies throughout the day, and if you aren't worried about sodium -…
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An update from me ... I am 5'3'' and I started in February weighing 127, with a goal weight of 110. When I posted on here in June, I was 120. Now, I am currently 115ish - only a few more lbs before I can start recomp! Slow and steady wins the race, as they say. It can be hard not to get discouraged when the scale barely…
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Height - 5' 3" SW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 August SW - 119 August GW - 115 Aug 7: 116.6 Aug 14: 115.8 Aug 21: 116.0 Aug 28: 114.8 This has been an absolutely tumultuous week at work (my boss is having an actual mental breakdown, and I'm the PR person). But, I tried to still stick to my calories as much as possible without…
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Leaner cuts of meat. Lots of veggies. Personally, starch/carbs don't leave me feeling full (even though carbs are my biggest craving!). Everyone is different though. You can make a pretty decent salad for only 100-200 cals if you use light dressing (for example, there are balsamic dressings that are only 30 cal). That's…
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As everyone else said, the healthiest or "best" weight loss is not necessarily the fastest. And it all comes down to calories, period. But if you are looking for a suggestion - I use Sunwarrior Warrior Blend, Chocolate. Only 100 cals, I mix it with water and a little almond milk in a shaker bottle, and drink it on my way…
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I am a little taller than you, 5'3". Started at 127lbs, currently at 116, with a goal of 110. It is absurdly frustrating to lose weight while so petite because we don't get very many calories to work with. But if you stick with it, it will work. I would suggest starting off by calculating your TDEE, or how many calories…
