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Help with Weight Loss
Hi everyone, I'm 5'4", 130.5lbs and I cycle for 40 minutes 3-5 times a week. I also walk around campus everyday quite a lot and work at a coffee shop on Saturdays. I'm currently eating around 1200 calories, but in a five day window, last Monday to this morning, I didn't lose anything, but gained 0.25lbs. I know that's not…
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Question About my New Fitbit?
Hi There, So I just bought a Fitbit yesterday and synced it up to MyFitnessPal. Today was the first day of using it. It is the end of the day and it says that I have burned 1750 calories. I don't really understand this. My BMR is 1330, and I was on my feet for 8 hours today. I am also a generally fidgety person. I move…
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Share Your Current Favourite Healthy/Low Cal Foods!
I hate getting in a rut when trying to eat healthy, so I'd love for you to share the healthy foods you are currently enjoying so that I can get inspiration/ideas! Right now I am loving: Reduced Fat Hummus and Carrot Sticks Oatmeal made with Light Soy Milk, Cocoa Powder and Crunchy Peanut Butter Muller Light Non Fat Yogurt…
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Please Help, I am TOTALLY confused! Calorie Deficit
Hi there, I went to my dietician today to see how I was doing. She told me that my weight and body fat was stable, and that right now, what I was taking in is equalling what I am expending. Here's the thing. I am eating at a deficit. She said because the "balance" is off in my diet, that is why I am not losing weight. She…
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Daily Calorie Intake, Please Help!
Every so often I say to myself "Ok, 1200 - 1300 cals a day, no excuses". Then after about 3-4 weeks of it, I get worn out and find myself wishing to cheat a lot and give up altogether. That's happening to me right now. Do you think that's a sign I should up my cals? If so, to how much? I am 5'4, my BMR is 1300 cals/day. I…
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Daily Calories... Does this seem right?
Hi guys, just wondering if this seems ok to you all. I am 19 and 5'4, and 20% body fat according the the electronic machine at my dietician's office. I don't really weigh myself but I am estimating that I weigh around 120-125. My mother weighs me as it ruins my life when I do. Anyway, I am currently eating 1200-1400…
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Exam Stress and Weight Gain! Please Help
Hi there, So I've been cramming for exams for about 3 weeks and have hardly left my chair, I haven't been logging because it preoccupies me and I didn't want to distract myself from study. I feel as though I've gained 15 pounds and when I look in the mirror I feel like I've gained lots of weight because all I've been doing…
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HOW do I slim down my tree trunk legs?
Hey everyone, I am really in need of some advice. My dietician told me recently that I had achieved a very low body fat and that I shouldn't lose anymore as it would be unhealthy. However I still have really large legs, and they are not in proportion to my body. I feel that when you think of a thin person you think of…
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Studying - What to Eat and How Much?
Hey guys, So I have two weeks until my college exams and I am literally going to be sitting at my desk all day, every day ( apart from eating, bathroom breaks, etc.) Should I be eating at my BMR at this time since I won't be moving much? Or would that have an effect on my concentration levels? Finally, would anyone…
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How Many Calories to Eat? So Confused!
Hey guys, so I've attempted to do IPOARM, but I honestly cannot calculate how many minutes I spend doing different forms activity every day, as my days can be so different! If I ate at my BMR and added in exercise calories, would that work out better for me? I am very confused over what to do. Thanks :)
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Body Fat Percentage?
I was told by my dietician that I have a body fat percentage of about 21%, and that I should not lose anymore weight. However, I've seen lots of women who have a body fat percentage of 15-17% and I think they look great. For example: http://pinterest.com/pin/233553930645329941/ In this picture, the girl in the bikini with…
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5'4" Ladies, what is your goal weight/BFP?
I'd love to know what your goal weights are, and what body fat percentage you'd ideally like to be. I'm currently about 120 pounds with a BFP of about 19-20% and I'd like to get down to 112 pounds. What about you guys?
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What Will You Give Up/Take On For Lent?
Really curious as to what you guys are doing for lent. Will you give something up like chocolate? Or will you take something on like extra workouts, learning new recipes etc. Let me know!
