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Stop gaining weight
Hi everyone. I haven't logged in a while. I've been successfully maintaining my weight at around 115 lbs at 5'3.5'' for about 1 and half years now. However, recently I have been gaining weight. I got really sick 3 months ago and was intubated in the ICU. I was kept NPO (no food) for 3 days and then on day 4-day 7 they…
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Women 5'2-5'5" what is your current and goal stats
Good evening and happy holidays to everyone. Just curious what people at my height stats are and what their goals are Mine: Height:5'4.5" Weight: 115.5 lbs Size:0-2 Measurements: 32.5-24.5-34 Goals: Weight:112-114 Size:0 Goal mesurements: 32-24-34
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Anyone tried out bod pod/dexa scan body fat testing
I want to know if anyone has tried getting their body fat measured with bod pod/dexa scan. I had a couple of body fat measurements using the bioimpedance scale and the caliper testing. Both gave me a body fat of around 18%. I'm 24 years old 5'3.5'' and 118 lbs medium frame and muscular. I think the body fat percentage that…
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skinny fat vs stocky fit
Hi I'm starting this thread because I want to know your opinions/preference. I've always lost weight whenever I stopped or decrease my exercise intensity. Of course, I know that I don't lose fat by stopping exercise. I probably just lose water, glycogen and some muscle mass. But it always bring the scale down to 3-5 lbs.…
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Should I lose or just maintain
Hi everyone! I just got back from a 6 week military officer leadership training. Unfortunately, I didn't lose any weight but was able to lose inches. I'm currently at 5'3.5" and 115 lbs. I wanted to get down to 112 but since I've lost some fat and hopefully gained some muscle I'm rethinking my goal. I know it's only 3 lbs…
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Training for a half marathon afraid of weight gain
Hi I'm at my absolute ideal weight right now at 114 lbs and 5'4''. I worked hard to get here with mostly diet and some exercise. I decided I want to start running long distance again so I signed up for a half marathon. I ran two half marathons in the past. The last one was 3 and half years ago. I'm the type of person that…
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When did you decide to switch from losing to maintaining
Hi there I'm trying to figure out whether I should stop losing and try maintaining but I'm not sure. I really like where I'm at right now but also wouldn't be too happy if I gained, but I don't mind losing a couple more. I've a read from previous threads that sometimes switching from "losing mode" to "maintain mode",…
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When did you decide to switch to maintain from losing
Hi there I'm trying to figure out whether I should stop losing and try maintaining but I'm not sure. I really like where I'm at right now but also wouldn't be too happy if I gained, but I don't mind losing a couple more. I've a read from previous threads that sometimes switching from "losing mode" to "maintain mode",…
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How is everyone measuring the BF%
BF% is a common thing to be thrown in the advice section of this message boards. I'm done losing weight and I want to focus on decreasing my body fat but I know that the online calculators, the caliper method, the weight scale body fat measuring system are all inaccurate. I know that because I've used my handheld body fat…
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Pissed with my husband's negativity
I'm really annoyed with my husband right now. Today I reached a very good milestone for me. I have lost 15 lbs in 5 months and I have a BMI of 19.5. I got myself tested today with my progress with body fat and it was significantly improved. I'm now in the athletic category for women as far as body fat percentage goes. I…
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Clothing sizing running larger and larger
So I'm noticing that manufacturers are making bigger and bigger clothes and labeling them the same size. This has been my experience for all the places I shop. I typically shop at express, banana republic, nordstroms, and white house black market. There are some items that I bought 1-2 years ago that is exactly the same…
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Clothes are getting bigger
So I'm noticing that manufacturers are making bigger and bigger clothes and labeling them the same size. This has been my experience for all the places I shop. I typically shop at express, banana republic, nordstroms, and white house black market. There are some items that I bought 1-2 years ago that is exactly the same…
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Women BMI of 19
I'm 5'4'' and I finally met my goal of 114.5 lbs by christmas. I adjusted my goal to 110 which translates to BMI of 19. I know that BMI can be crapshoot when it comes to goals since it doesn't take into account muscle and frame size. I'm a runner and I really like to decrease my weight as it somewhat improves speed without…
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Lost 11 lbs so far. Latest bikini photos taken by my husband
We are currently in Vero beach florida right now headed to miami for thanksgiving. We visited a local beach on cloudy day and my husband took some photos of me in the swim suit. I was really pleasantly surprised with these photos since I wasn't even looking or rehearsing an angle or flexing or whatever and I felt like I…
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Help with dress size
I recently lost about 10 lbs or so. I am now fitting in size zero dresses and shorts coming from a size 2. I want to buy a dress online and the sizing chart is unhelpful. Should I buy the size 0 or size 2. I don't want the clothes to fit too loose since it's supposed to be figure hugging. My stats are 5'4.5" 117 lbs. bust…
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Dropped to a size 0
So today I went to express. I shop there a lot for many things. I'm usually a size 2. I've lost weigh about 9 lbs so far. I'm by no means skinny. I feel like I may slender but today I was looking for shorts for the beach, some pants and a dress. The lady looked at me and asked if I would need a size 0 or a a 00. I think I…
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Body dysmorphia
I realized today that I might have a mild version of body dysmorphia. I went to the gym and after a brief workout. I weighed myself. I know I shouldn't have because I'm bloated due to my period and I usually gain 2 lbs. Sure enough, the scale was higher than usual. sigh. Oh well... Anyway one woman weighed in after me.…
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30 DS with not a lot of weight to lose
Hi I know there are a lot of forums about 30 day shred and a lot of people lost weight on them but for the women out there who only had a little bit of weight to lose like (5-15 lbs) what was your result with 30 day shred? Did you lose weight or just inches. I'm about 4 lbs away from my goal weight and I still want to firm…
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Opinions about body fat.
I need some opinions on whether I should travel and invest some time and money to get some accurate readings of body fat. Currently, I tested my body fat using tanita scale, handlheld BIA, and calipers (personal trainer). They gave me readings from 18-20%. I know they are not that accurate but they can be pretty close to…
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How to feel confident all the time
Brief background: I have been bullied when I was very young (ages 4-8) for being chubby. No I wasn't overweight I was just around kids smaller than me. I thinned out later and the bullying stopped. Now, even at a normal weight, weight is a sensitive spot for me. I have a friend right now who is very thin (5'2" and only 103…
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Celebrating small success (before and after pics)
This is my second post. My first one didn't' work. Hi Everyone! I've been envious of people showing their success photos so I decided to celebrate my small success of losing 5 lbs by posting before and after shots. My starting weight is 123 lbs. I currently weigh a little less than 118 lbs. My goal weight is 2-3 pounds…
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Celebrating small success (before and after pics)
Hi Everyone! I've been envious of people showing their success photos so I decided to celebrate my small success of losing 5 lbs by posting before and after shots. My starting weight is 123 lbs. I currently weigh a little less than 118 lbs. My goal weight is 2-3 pounds away. I wish my post will inspire those people that…
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Your ideal/goal body fat percentage
I'm nearing my goal weight so i'm starting to get focused on changing my body composition. I'm not sure what my goal should be. Currently I've tested twice on BIA tanita and calipers and I got 17-19% body fat. I own a tanita scale at home as well and my body fat varies day to day based on hydration levels I'm assuming. I…
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how did you choos your goal weight
Hi I'm a 24 year old 5'3'' female weighing 119 lbs. I'm about 2 lbs away from goal. I'm wondering how everyone picked their goal weight. Is the weight that you had previously and felt good at or is it a the healthy range in the BMI? And for the most part, after you've reached your goal, did you really stop or did you…
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stocky fit vs. skinny soft
Hi I'm starting this thread because I want to know your opinions/preference. I've always lost weight whenever I stopped or decrease my exercise intensity. Of course, I know that I don't lose fat by stopping exercise. I probably just lose water, glycogen and some muscle mass. But it always bring the scale down to 3-5 lbs.…
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Thinking of becoming Pescatarian
Now I'm 24 years old and I'm thinking of becoming Pescatarian. I want to know people's opinions about this since this will be big lifestyle change for me. I'm the type of person that when I pursue something, I go all the way so I want to investigate every facet of becoming a pescatarian so I don't set myself up for failure…
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*PIC* ab definition and exercise advice
Hi I'm new to this website and I would like to lose a few pounds before my wedding in december. I am currently at a healthy weight and don't want to really lose much but would like to tone my body especially my abs and my arms. My legs are more toned than the rest of my body since I was a runner for several years. I'm…
