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Fat Loss Rate & the Scale
I've been doing pretty well on my eating habits, exercise routine, etc.. I hit a plateau a long time ago at about 140 lbs, then started to increase my calories after figuring out I wasn't eating enough, got down to about 130 lbs. I then started lifting which dropped me down to about 125 lbs. When I started lifting, I…
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first time shopping since 20 lb loss..
I've lost about 60 lbs since I very first started. I used to be in sizes 12-14. Most of my life I was always kind of big, usually in a 8-10 pair of pants. Today I bought my first pair of new shorts in over a year since my old ones were way too loose to even wear and I was SHOCKED to find that a size 8 didn't fit like Im…
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Calorie-dense Foods!
On weekends, I usually have no problem reaching my 1500 calorie goal. During the week when I have classes, reaching 1500 calories is an act of congress.. I eat a lot. I snack. I just got into the habit of selecting low-cal high volume meals so I get full, but don't get the calories I need. I'm trying to get myself out of…
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Goal Weight but Still Fat.. What now?
Okay, this deadline isn't life-or-death, but I would really like to be able to wear a bathing suit in total confidence. Im going on a trip to the Virgin Islands in August so I want to lose this last body fat by around ** July 25th ** I'm 5'4" and currently around 128-130 lbs depending on what scale I step on and what time…
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Is increasing calories the key?
So I don't understand what's going on. I think I might, but I need some input. I started back in 2010 weighing 185 lbs. I got down to 135 lbs where I am today. I am overwhelmed with my success and I have people non-stop telling me how great I look. But I still have some obvious and unattractive fat and I want to be able to…