Posts by leaflove

your good :)  its always good to have a goal but dont forget you have to feed the muscles versus the fat, it takes alot of cardio for those last few lbs as well.

i find that lifting weights, and doing toning exercises brings the body into the shape i desire.

my first and formost is health (if i dont feel good it does no one any good, lol).  2nd is how the package looks.  i could care less what my weight is nor what size clothing i wear. 

hope you find your answers

Sounds like a babie doll measurement and trying to be something that your body is not or cannot become isnt realistic.

Do you know your body type? 

I'm 5'6".  My genetic makeup makes is such that I'm longer thru torso and stockier thru my legs and hips.  Prior natural body builder (competitor) I learned alot more about my own body, its needs, its potential and one thing is for certain - there is no perfect cookie cut out measurement for anyone.

My best is as follows:  5'6"  142lbs with 10-12%body fat, chest 35 (full lat spread)  waist 30  hips 36, Biceps 12-13", Thighs 13-14".  This is when I looked and felt my best.  Now take for example a friend who competed as well her best (as I ask her)  5'7"  136lbs with 12-13%body fat, chest 37 (full lat spread and a much larger bust)  waist 28, hips 35, Biceps 10-11", Thighs 12".  What a huge difference - her body structure is longer legs and shorter torso.  Another friend is 3" taller than me, her chest is same as mine, her hips as large as mine and weighs only 132lbs and only has 8%body fat.  She tries to gain weight in her entire body except hips - but thats her bone structure. 

Its not so much the weight and the measurements but a combination of all.

I hope this helps you some and hasnt confused you even more.

Just dont drive yourself into the ground trying to be a cookie cut out barbie doll.  It just doesnt work.