Already fall within a healthy BMI and looking to lose those last few pounds and/or get in shape?

I would like to start a motivation group for those that already fall within a healthy BMI but looking to lose those last few pounds and/or get in shape.

Ashley, 21, BMI 20 but carrying some extra thigh fat and little muscle tone.  I would LOVE to join a group like this because I'm just trying to get/stay healthy.

I'm 5' 9" btw.  It complicates the BMI thing :)

It's holy-cold here too so I didn't make it out yesterday morning to the gym. I did go in the evening, however, and I'm soooo glad I did. I ate healthy all day but a bit more calorically concentrated than usual and I was really bummed to have almost used up my allotment at dinner. Not only did the work out give me more room to eat but I actually was a little less hungry and just had a ~100 cal snack in the evening. I had a good 800+ cal deficit. That's high for me because I often DON'T make it to the gym. GOTTA DO IT, GOTTA DO IT, GOTTA DO IT!

How'd you do yesterday?

I'd love to join!!

 

I'm 22, 5'8" and 151 (down from 180 a year ago, and 155 when I started CC)

 

My body fat% was 20.1% on the 10th

 

My goals are 15% body fat and 135

 

I have recently started going to the gym 6 days a week (today will be the last day of week 2) and I do 20-45 minutes of cardio, then 1.5-2 hours of weight training.  I'm starting to look forward to the gym!

 

I went from eating hardly any food (quanitity wise) that was all bad for me, to eating a LOT of healthy food.  That switch made it hard for me to get enough to eat, but I'm close to being there, about 100 calories/day to go! 

 

I'm about a 700 calorie deficit and I'm hoping to reach my goals by bathing suit season.  I'm hoping that I'll shrink my bottom and thighs by then, but since I'm a pear, it might take a while :\ 

I am 36.... 5'9 1/2....and hovering between 139 and 141... but have lost 81 pounds since I started this quest in September of 2006...somewhere in a 20.5 BMI or so. I am so happy with where I am today that a little extra flab on the backside is an accomplishment...not a defeat!

It takes love for yourself, and COMMITTMENT. It takes realizing no more bread every day or pasta everynight. I changed to whole grain everything. Also started taking TaeKwonDo, which has been good for my body and soul.

Most of all...never giving up...and realizing that perfection isn't what it's about...health and feeling good is what it's about.

Good job on making it to the gym, chris 1208!  I am also proud of myself as I went to the gym with my bf last night and went through a killer leg routine with him.  Not only did I feel fantastic afterwards (even though my legs felt a little rubbery..lol), I also feel motivated to go back!!!  YAY!  My friends and I have our first hip hop class tonight so I am not going to the gym today as we should have a good ab workout from laughing.  We're not the most coordinated group of girls when it coming to dancing.   BUT, I've decided to go to the gym before work on Wed morning...I've said it so now I have to do it!!  No excuses!  I will let you guys know if I actually make it or not......

In response to your questions to everyone, undertherainbow.....

People always seem to freak when they find out that I'm trying to lose weight.  They start trying to convince me that I am beautiful just the way I am, I don't need to lose any weight, I'm heavier because of muscle, etc.  I always thank them for the compliments but then feel the need to explain myself (which I shouldn't really have to, but I do).  I am an apple shape so any weight I gain goes directly to my abdomen resulting in a little bit of a belly.  People who tend to gain weight around their middles are more likely to experience coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes (just to name a few) later in life.  I've seen too many people in my family battle these very preventable diseases and I will end up in the same situation if I continue to make the choices I have in the past year.  PLUS, I am an RN and assist others to achieve their optimal health.  Shouldn't I apply my skills and knowledge to keep myself healthy as well?  I'm not really "dieting" but making better lifestyle choices and staying active.  My height hides any weight gain/loss quite well so losing 20 lbs won't be a drastic difference for me.  I will just be healthier now and in the long run. People usually agree with me after all that but I sometimes get a little tired of defending my decision to be healthier.

undertheRainbow

 

A question for everybody:  How do people react to you when they find out you are trying to lose weight or inches?  Being that you already fall within a healthy range, how do you handle the comments? 

A lot of people think that I am being, 'nuts'. My boyfriend doesn't beleive that I need it, neither do my parents. I let them know that me losing a little bit of weight and toning up would not hurt anything. That i'd still be considered healthy and it would take a lot more for me to be in the, 'underweight' catagory.

 I am going to vacation in Florida also! And thank-you! :]

 

I'm eating healthier and losing weight more for health reasons than anything else.  Once I explain that I have a kidney disorder and that I'm trying to prevent it from getting worse, or better yet, to get rid of it completely, people don't seem to mind much. 

 

One of my friends that's trying to change her lifestyle too (also on the site) said that she found a picture of us from a year ago and that my face has changed a lot!  It was great motivation to keep on trucking and ignore what other peoples opinions are as long as I know I'm focusing on health more than anything     

((waves)) i wanna join i wanna join!

i'm 5'2", 23 year old female lookin to lose these last few pounds and get toned before my bf gets back from iraq =)

SW: 150 lbs

CW: 130 lbs (BMI 23.8) 

GW: 122 lbs (BMI 22.3) 


comfortablynumb- i come across this ALL the time and its soooo annoying!! or people asking why i'm dieting/eating so healthy and i have to explain that its not a diet for me its a permanent lifestyle change

anyone have any tips on beating a plateau?? i've been hovering around the same weight since september!! ahhh!

I don't tell many people I am trying to lose weight unless they are close friends.  I just say that I'm trying to make more healthy food choices and trying to become more fit.  People usually don't have much to say about that.

I haven't had the best day foodwise.  I've already eaten about 1250 calories so that means a light dinner for me.

Hi,

I too fall in a healthy BMR. But I want to lose 10lbs to get back to 120. I just feel better at that weight. 

Did some 1/2 hour interval training yesterday, strength training today, and tomorrow I will do some endurance about 45mins.

Just posted because I seem to have lost my appetite. I'm just not hungry. 

 

Just wanted to let you know, that a Group Section will be coming soon. So anyone can start the group overtherainbow is suggesting.

i'm 15/16 year old girl..more 15 than 16..haha..height,i think its 165 the last time i check..i weight 60kg butthe last time i checked is 2/3 months ago..and since i didn't do much of exercise i guess it probably rise already..my BMI is 22..i really want to lose the fat around my belly so that i can go swimming without feeling embarass..the only exercise i do recently is jumping while i taking bath because the heater breaks down and no one cares about it..ITS COLD!!

NOTE  :

I feels ashame of most of the things i do if i didn't wear a boys clothes/jacket which is why most of my clothes is full of boys clothes/jackets.But,i really want to go for a swim with my oh-so-tiny small friends..ANY ADVICE thats could raise my confidence?would be real glad

thanks undertherainbow.....are you from boston/like the red sox?? i can't wait for the superbowl and the patriots!! :)

Anyway, to answer your question, I think my friends look at me like I'm crazy for wanting to lose weight.  Don't get me wrong, I'm no toothpick but my close friends  think I shouldn't want to lose weight.  It's not like I want to get real skinny either, but I like being healthy and I like working out.  Sometimes I feel like I have to defend myself and tell people I don't have a problem, just like to feel good about myself!  I don't know, sometimes it gets a little annoying or I feel bad even though I know I shouldn't.  But in the end, I want to do what makes me happy and if that means going to the gym for 2 hours, then that's what I will do! :)

Hey! This is awesome. I'm Paige. I'm (almost) 18, 5'1", and 126 lbs (BMI 23.8). So, I'm certainly not overweight, but I'd like to get back the awesome hourglass figure I had about 15 pounds ago :-D. My goal weight is 105 (BMI 19.8).

To reach my goal (which I plan to do by prom, which is in the end of June) I need to lose an average of one pound a week, which is more than reasonable.

I plan to do this by sticking to a well-balanced diet of about 1550-1650 cals/day, as well as being active (dance, exercise, etc.) and drinking enough water.

good luck to all of you!

PS- LETS GOOOOO GIANTS!!!!! 

Hey everyone, my BMI is currently 22.3. I am 5'4" and weigh 130 lbs. My goals were originally to lose another couple pounds but I have decided that i would rather lose fat and gain muscle at whatever weight that will be.

More info: I am 23 years old and my name is Vanessa :) nice to meet you all.

Hello, this sounds like an exciting group and may an old lady join in? I'm 69, 5'6.5" and have been dieting/exercising for 2 years to get to 138lbs. Spend 1hr+ on exercise machines/stretches and 1hr in swimming pool [walking and aerobics], 3 times a week.

I wasn't exercising for ~ 3months, due to an operation; went from 135 to 130 during that time frame but gained 12lbs from Halloween - Thanksgiving. For the past 2 months, I've been at 138-140. I think I have been under eating at 1300 cal but gain at 1400-1500 cal. Current calories at 1385.

SW: 174

CW: 138.6

GW: 128.0

BMI: 22.0

FAT%: 19.8 [online calculation]; 33.2 [Tanita scale*]

BRM: 1250 [average of 3 different methods]

Calories: 1385 [AVG 7]

*Tanita Body Composition scale has totally different healthy ranges than traditional online records. Very confusing to say the least.

My friends and relative don't think I need to lose weight but flab needs to come off my hips, thighs and stomach which is my motivation.

Glad to meet/know you all. - Mickey

[edited for additions] 

Interesting, and encouraging, to see that there are actually other people wanting to just shed a few pounds, and still feeling the need to do it the right way.

 My girlfriend and I are both in the same boat, and things are going well to this point

Me: 21yrs, 147 lbs, 5' 7". I started at ~160 a couple months ago and want to get down to 140 or so, and get my definition back.

Her: 23yrs, 119 lbs, 5' 2". She started the same time as myself, and at around 125 lbs...wanting to get down to 115.

I also wanted to relate to tblo on the nursing side of things. I'm a medical student, and would just not feel right in a couple of years when I'm practicing, if I am not in the kind of shape I'll push my patients to be. 

How do people react???? Not great, the few friends that know about my bulimia get worried. My bf likes me the way I am.

My Mum generally encourages me dieting as she is overweight and needs the motivation of having someone else on a diet!!!!!!

Happy Wednesday,all!

I didn't make it to the gym yesterday or today (and won't because I work until 4:30 and then go to a second job from 5-9.) I have a bit of a cold that was getting me down last evening so I think taking the time off was actually the better choice. I got up at 5:20 anyway to try and keep my body used to early rising. I did do well calorically yesterday and am off to a good start today. I have my water bottle filled and on my desk!

I don't talk about dieting or loosing weight to anyone outside of CC. Like others here, I don't want to think of this as a diet. I know from past experience that if I stop being conscious of my eating choices, I'll slowly increase my portions and eat more junk calories. And lets face it, NOBODY wants to hear about someone else's dieting --they may want to talk about their own but that's different.