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  • I think many people miscalculate their BFP. I weigh 150# at 64.5 inches tall(5'4.5"). I have 96 lbs lean mass and a BFP of 34.5%. I wear a 6-8 bottom & medium top. Btw my numbers are via dexa scan. I just got off vacation but just got back in plan, eating 1400-1600 cal per day. My RMR is 1350 or so. I am only looking to…
    in High BF% Women.... & Men Comment by jessbbaker March 2013
  • Protein bars, hard boiled eggs, oranges and apples, nuts, instant oatmeal.
    in Anyone got ideas about eating on the road? Comment by jessbbaker March 2013
  • I am just a hair over 5'4" & I weigh 150. Medium / 8 bottom, medium or small tops depending on store. I am curvy, 36-29-39. My bfp is 36.5 (had a dexa scan today!). I do not look fat compared to most people in the US. I do not, however, look bikini ready IMO. I look pretty good in clothes.. It's all relative! My present…
    in At 150 ad 5'4, can you still look "fat?" Comment by jessbbaker February 2013
  • Ok, I am mostly a lurker! 5'4" 34 Mom of two Current weight: 152 (was 180# in May 2011) GW: Sub 140, more concerned about body fat % I log every day, trying to lose but also to focus on health & strength, and calling a truce in my body war. I tend to undereat & then binge & I am looking for balance. Add me!
    in Need Friends that are 5' 2" 5' 3" 5' 4" Girls Comment by jessbbaker February 2013
  • Thanks for all the advice. Here is a question: does anyone make a menu for themselves with measured out quantities & not much change day to day, to lessen the amount of work when preparing meals? I mean its not so much measuring quantities that gets me, as deciding how much of what to eat & when. Does anyone have a good…
    in Help me break my year long plateau Comment by jessbbaker December 2012
  • Also, exercise: when I am running I break a continuous sweat. My strength training sessions, it depends. I am not exhausted after any of my workouts except runs over 10 miles.
    in Help me break my year long plateau Comment by jessbbaker December 2012
  • OK, thanks for the tough love. When I said I met my caloric goal 75% of the time, I usually am under maybe 20% and over 5%. Measuring: is it that helpful / important? How do I adjust psychologically to having to do that all the time? For some reason I find it really burdensome.
    in Help me break my year long plateau Comment by jessbbaker December 2012
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