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.

Original Post by fairywishes27:

Thanks cfeltontufty, I've been trying weights but not really sure what I'm doing hehe. I liked yoga as I tried it at school so I might take that up again. How much yoga do you need to do (i.e. time and days) for it to take effect?

 I've noticed in myself that if I do 45 min. twice a week I can tell a difference in strength and flexibility.  If you do yoga x2 a week and then throw in either strength training at the gym or just free weights at home 1-2 times a week you should really notice a change within a few weeks.  

Don't be alarmed if your weight goes up slightly, especially the day after strength training.  It actually means you did it right.  Your body will hold onto water for repair and will take an extra day or so to work out.  Think of it like having a high sodium day.  The scale goes up and you might feel a little puffy but you know it's water, not fat.

Jillybean~ you don't smell funny ;p 

Great idea for a forum topic!

I'm 29, 5'7" and currently 141 (but only when I'm naked, having just worked out, and right BEFORE lunch). I don't know my BMI because I don't know where to find that. My goal is 135 or maybe even 130...I am most comfortable at about 133, which I've been within 5 pounds of for 8 years...but last semester I gained 12 pounds! (first year of graduate school. Ugh). So I'm trying to lose that weight, and get back in shape, too.

I run approximately 3 times a week, 3-5 miles each time. I rock climb twice a week, and ride my bike to school every day...working out isn't the problem. Nor is gaining weight, as long as I can exercise I eat maintenance calories perfectly. But LOSING, phew, this is hard. I'm so hungry all the time, the weight comes off so slowly, and i can't even tell the difference in my clothes sizes.

Anyway, thanks for the motivational help!

=)

Original Post by joja:

Great idea for a forum topic!

I'm 29, 5'7" and currently 141 (but only when I'm naked, having just worked out, and right BEFORE lunch). I don't know my BMI because I don't know where to find that. My goal is 135 or maybe even 130...I am most comfortable at about 133, which I've been within 5 pounds of for 8 years...but last semester I gained 12 pounds! (first year of graduate school. Ugh). So I'm trying to lose that weight, and get back in shape, too.

 

Calculators can be found Here.  

You should be weighing before a workout as drinking water, which you should, during workout can add up to 2 lbs.

You are eating maintenance calories of how much? Sounds like you are not eating enough to lose.

Wow, really?  Not eating enough to lose? I average 1750 calories a day (some days it's more like 2,000, and I try to keep it around 1600) intake.  According to CC tools, I burn 1750 calories just existing (sedentary lifestyle), and then use an additional 500 or so 5 days a week in my exercise.  

Thanks for the calculators link!  BMI: 22.1, for the BMR, should I look at the moderately active line?  That's 2,241, with an RMR of 2,165.  

But I guess I don't understand how to know how much calories I'm expending...is it on average 2,241, including my exercise?  or then do I add my exercise on top? 

 Thanks so much for your help!

=) 

What's the official weigh in day for this group?  I'm confused.

Hi, I'm 32, 5'3.5" and I weigh 134 with a BMI is 23.7. My goal is to weigh 125-130 and to tone up and stay in shape. I am trying to keep my calories around 1400-1600 daily because I work out 3-4 days a week. I do spinning, elliptical and weight training.

I also want a more defined figure, preferrably my buttocks area!! :)

My weight this morning was down.  Happy about the weight considering this past weekend.  My daughter had dance competition this past weekend and the parents were the ones partying.  I guess all my running burned off the alcohol.  I'm back on track food and exercise wise.  Just gotta keep at it and eventually reach my goal.  I have noticed the decrease in body fat too.  Makes the slow movement of the scale easier to deal with.

12/18    1/2     1/18   2/1      3/4

136.4      142     140.6   140.2   139.4

goal range: 130-135 

 

Gained a bit more so maybe the body has stabilized and maybe it is time to cut down on cals. It's really a game to play with the body! Body Fat% still going down and LBM going up.

 

1/22/08 1/29     2/05     2/12     2/19     2/26 3/03

CW: 138.6 139.2     139.6     139.4     138.4     139.8 140.2

GW: 128.0

Cal: 1385             1475                                     1529 1629

 

[Edited cals to actual from targeted as stated before]

Hi all, I've been around but not posting much. It's spring break for my college kids so they are home and wanting 'comfort food'. Since they're driving me a little crazy, I've been craving sweets. Some of my choices have been bad but I have at least been trying to go for not-so-bad things. For instance last night I had angel food cake with strawberries and a little whipped cream for about 180 cals. It felt decadent but shouldn't have messed up my day too much.

I've been avoiding the scale. I hope to give it a try tomorrow. I don't feel like I've lost ground but we'll see....

Hi Chris! Angel food cake with strawberries makes my mouth water.   I've been limiting myself to 2-4 dark chocolate ginger candy at 20-40 cal. 

I'm ecstatic as I lost 0.8lb since Monday but should calm down as that's happened before.  Hope my body stays in fat-loss mode.

Hmm. Two days later and still avoiding the scale. There are things going on in my family that are stressing me a lot. I haven't really turned to food for comfort this time, so that's good. I just can't really motivate myself to log my food either, though. I did walk to work today instead of driving. I hoped it would help with the stress. Sure can't tell any difference now but maybe it will be easier at the end of the day.

Some of the women I work with want to go out to lunch. I think that may be a good idea. We never do stuff like that so it should be a nice change. Hopefully a few laughs will brighten my mood.

Anyone making any progress? Not backsliding, anyway?

Im 5'2 and about 127 (BMI 23.2) and I have a huge binge problem so I want to get to 120, maintain it until I get my life back togethr  and then get down to 113 (BMI 20.7)

today has been a baaaad eating day !!

Lost 1.6 lbs! Most of it was between Mon-Wed so hope I haven't decreased calories too much again.

1/22/08 1/29     2/05     2/12     2/19     2/26 3/03      3/10

CW: 138.6 139.2     139.6     139.4     138.4     139.8 140.2   138.6

GW: 128.0

Cal: 1385             1475                                     1529 1629      1562

 

my weight seems to be climbing up again.  I'm at 142 this morning.  I really hope it's sodium from yesterday.  Though my calories were higher and I didn't do my full 7 mile run either.  Hopefully the scale starts to go down again soon.  Guess I should drink more water today.  Also going to start watching the calories closer too, been slacking lately.  Need to work on keeping my 50/25/25 ratio in check.

hello :)

I wouldn't mind poking in here once in a while... it doesn't seem super active, but active enough :)

5'7"
CW 138
LW 131.2
GW 133

Goals right now are to eat when I'm hungry allowing for minor indulgences when I'm at my b/f's family's house for home cooked meals.. that happens about once every 3 months... I'm making a concious effort to stop "grazing" around my kitchen which would ultimately add at least 500 calories to my daily intakes... While I work at a desk my calorie goal is 1300, when I work in the factory my calorie goal is 1500. I work at one facility, I'm just very flexible when it comes to work capabilities :)

I'm really good about exercise... I workout 5 days a week, 6-7 if I have time. I do 4, 30 minute weight lifting workouts a week no matter what. 1 day on the elliptical, 2 if I can manage it. I can only do 30 minutes due to time constraints. I'm going to be biking to work in spring and want to get my muscles ready to burn fat ;) I'm going to start increasing my cardio in April for endurance since it's an 8 mile ride each way.

Other stuff... I'm in school for Court Reporting and very excited. I hope to be done within the year but there is no guarantee.. just gotta keep on truckin till I pass all my tests...

I have a b/f of 3 years that I love very much. We communicate well and really enjoy each other's company. I'm happy :)

that's me.. I'll pop in every now and again with updates and weights :) and hi Cassy! :)

I've decided to change up my tactics, my weight continues to be fluctuating and is going up more then down.

12/18    1/2    1/18    2/1    3/4    3/13

136.4      142    140.6   140.2   139.4   141.2

We'll see if my change up works.   I'll check back in in a couple weeks.

 Hi Stacey!!

Hi all! Glad you're still popping in from time to time. Most of you are a LOT more active than I am ...but then again I think I'm old enough to be the mom of some of you!

I finally braved the scale the other day, it was 1/10 less than the last time I'd weighed. So now I've decided to record my daily calorie intake/burned & difference in my journal. Then I can see what I've done long term. It somehow helps me chill a bit when I see only a (for instance) 200 cal. deficit/day to think that even at that, I will lose 4-5 pounds by summer. That would be fine. This day to day thinking gets me down and makes it easier to screw up.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to find my way to this thread! 

My name's Liz, I'm 30 years old and a SAHM to two kids, ages 5 and 1.  I joined CC last summer just to keep track of things and I really like it.  I'm not necessarily looking to lose any weight, maybe 2-3 pounds from my tummy and thighs.  I just want to get healthier and stronger overall.  My stats are 5'4", 115 pounds, not sure of my true BMI.  I have a scale that calculates it but it says something different every time I get on.  Looking forward to chatting with others who have the same goals!

Hi y'all :) My name is Staci and I am looking to lose about 10-20 lbs. I am 5'8" and I've already lost 57 lbs. I then gained back 15 and lost another 5, so I'm sitting at 155 lbs right now.

I am 35 years old and my BMI is 23.6.

I am exercising for 30 mins to an hour every day. I use the elliptical, bike, treadmill, Gilad cardio tapes, weights and do abs throughout the week. I try to switch it up so my body doesn't get used to it.

It's hard to take rest days because I'm SO CLOSE to my goal! I want to burn it off as fast as is humanly possible, but I've been advised to take some rest days. I worked out for 9 days in a row and took today as a rest day (though I still did some slow walking, I couldn't just sit there all day lol )

I am trying to eat healthy by not drinking sodas, not eating wheat products (which seems to REALLY make me bloaty), but substituting them with oatmeal, rice and such. Also I am eating lots of fruits and veggies, and staying around the 1800 calories this site recommends for me.

It's nice to see a group that I finally fit in with!

Hi all--I've finally gotten on the wagon and started working our regularly. Started the Slim in Six program. This is the second time I have started the program but am commited to finishing this time. I'm 3 weeks in and at my first wiegh-in I was down 4 pounds. My goal is to get into short and swimming suits by summer. (About 20 pounds) We'll see how it goes, I feel like I've got a good start.

I am starting to feel stronger and more in control and it feels great!

I'm 5'3", start wieght 136, current 132, goal 115. I'm sticking to about 1300-1400 calories a day.