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I'm 5'3", 136 but a size 2. Funny how bodies can be similar sizes at different weights.

If by weight loss you mean water weight loss than sure? Your body isn't going to miraculously burn fat because you're sitting in a hot room. You'll just sweat out all your water and therefore become dehydrated. And to fix that you will just drink more water, gaining back all the weight you "lost." Then you will sit in the…

^^^This. Get measured by a body fat caliper. Your doctor and gym should have one. Or, if you want, you can buy one. I got mine for about $20, but you have to know how to use it correctly. Mine seems very accurate, however.

POTATOEESSSSS and couscous. or brown rice pilaf (NOTICE I SAID PILAF-I like the Near/Far East Brand, it cooks faster and tastes better :smile: )

I'm the opposite. I'm 5'3" and lose weight faster on my legs and arms and slower on my belly. It is all about your body shape, not you're height. You are most likely a "pear." Technically, I am an hourglass from my measurements but my body has the tendency to lose weight last on my midsection. Consider yourself lucky. Big…

this is what I was going to say. you can find hundreds of threads on this same topic.

Ahhhh, I need to know the answer to this. I haven't started yet bc I can't decide. I have seen a few people not follow the nutrition guidelines and eat a lower amount of calories. I'm thinking I'm going to do 1700, my guidelines are about 200 calories more than yours, however.

you measure both for your bra. under is your "band" size (but you add 3 inches) and across the biggest part is your "bust." the difference between the two is your cup size.

I eat peanut butter everyday. It helps me get ENOUGH calories and necessary fats. Don't be so mean to PB!

Check your heart rate. If it is still high in the mornings you are overtraining. May be the reason why you're having a hard time sleeping.

Hey everyone! Feel free to add me if you see this, I would like some new friends that are doing the program :smile: Name: Megan Height: 5'3" Weight: 136 Body Fat: 21-22% based on my caliper Dietary Restrictions: none Goals: 17-18% body fat, get rid of the fat that seems to have taken refuge solely on my belly Where are you…

I'm getting ready to start so I'm very curious. I was planning on eating about 1700-1800 calories a day. I calculated my TDEE and BMR and it seems like a decent number for me, but then again, I don't know....

^^^THIS. I haven't started New Rules of Lifting for Women program yet but the book contains SO much factual information and appears to be a great program. I lifted in college when I was an athlete and I'm really excited to get back into it.

Personal opinion? If you don't have muscle you're "too skinny". Skinny fat is awful in my mind.

It is all about your food consumption. You can eat your way through any workout.

Upping my calories helped me break through my plateau. I took a week of maintenance and basically ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. I lost 1.5 pounds during that time too. I'm now at 136 as well and it seems to be going down again. My situation may be a little different, however. I normally eat at least 1500…

I feel like crap when I eat 1200 too.... Mostly because my body is used to eating 1500+ You have been eating far too little and now your metabolism has slowed down to compensate. Give 1200 a couple more days so that your body can adjust. I LOVE MFP, but HATE that it allows people to eat such a low calorie count. You should…

As for the ratio, I'm scared if I lower my carbs too much I'll be groggy and grumpy. I like to run 3x a week (usually no more than 5 miles) just for cardio health and if I didn't have enough carbs in my body I wouldn't be able to complete that.

First of all, thanks for responding :smile: To the above post, I would never wear that in the gym! Hahaha, it wouldn't be allowed! So I calculated my TDEE and BMR based on my body fat percentage and it roughly 2200 and 1400. It estimates I should eat around 1700 a day for fat loss... Does this sound about right?

I know I should do the NROLFW but a lot of it preaches about gainin muscle mass. I guess it doesn't seem very applicable for someone that already has the muscle mass. I do love lifting though so I will probably give it a try. I just need to learn to be more stable with my calorie intake. I am very intimidated to lift at…

I'm 136, 5'3" and wear a 2 in most brands.

THANK YOU. People need to learn how to focus on FAT LOSS and MUSCLE GAIN... NOT the number on the scale dropping. Personally, I'd like to lose 10 pounds of FAT, not muscle. Heck, if I REALLY wanted to lose "weight", I could just chop off an arm or something.

^^^THIS. I'm not about to log those 4 tequila shots I had. :laugh:

I've learned to suck it up and have dirty hair sometimes. I'm a student and a coach so having super clean hair isn't always necessary... I'd rather have a hot body over a hot head of hair. And it makes it super pretty when I go out and actually put a little effort.

Two Dr. Oz threads in one day? What a TREAT!!!! :laugh:

obesity and lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease. I'll take my carbs so I can go on a 5 mile run. Limiting would lower energy levels and therefore make it more difficult for me to exercise.

balance. a little carb, fat and protein in every meal with me...

Oh, this will make for some great reading later... :laugh:

You can get a GREAT workout in less than 30 minutes. ESPECIALLY if it is interval training. What I DON'T understand is people logging walking and cleaning as exercise. THAT is normal daily activity.

My main motivation.