Posts by mutoko78

hey lovely ladies! sorry i didn't weigh in yesterday -- here it is today 113.6lb...which means only .4lb loss!! agh!! this is soooooo hard. okay. pick myself up..and keep going. I just bought Jillian Michael's "Making the Cut" Has anyone read it?? Very interesting read about what kind of "oxidizers" we are (fast/slow/balanced). I am going to incorporate those ideas but i don't think i have the time to eat her very precise menu plan..if anyone has done it I'd love to hear your feedback..

SW:114

CW:113.6

GW:109

congrats nycgirl on staying positive and sticking to your workout!

I decided to check-in today because we are drawing near the weekend and that is always the toughest for me.  I've been pretty good all week - esp since it is TTOM and i could seriously eat everything in sight. I lost a little control today and just HAD to have a hot pocket and sun-chips (not too bad) but I never/rarely allow myself chips and really try to limit processed food..especially during the week..BUT..i haven't gone over my calorie count so, lets see if i can get through the night .i only have 200cals for dinner so..we'll see. 

stay strong ladies...!!!

you know whats the hardest thing ?-- even though i know i weigh less than i did when i started, i have these feelings that i look the same (even though i am a dress size down..) it can be so discouraging. thats interesting that you were working out so much and not seeing any results -- maybe thats what i am doing to myself...mmm. Are you seeing good results  now that you are not working out as much? if you could estimate - how many cals do you think you are eating--do you have "cheat days"/ eat what you want?

thanks so much for you reply , and best of luck with you weightloss, you seem to have found something that works for you!

you know ladies -- I am pretty confident that my weight "crept up" when i was eating about 1800 cals..with low calories at the beginning of the week and then overeating on the weekend.  I should be able to maintain on 1800 with my activity level and maybe the problem is the "distribution" of calories during the week (ie...too low at the start and too high at the end so my body just stores when i eat normally.)

I'm on week 2 averaging 1265 cals and zig-zagging them. (its the week before TTOM so i am not sure if i will weigh in or not..) ALSO, i am eating every 3 three hours and not letting myself get hungry before i start preparing food..otherwise i start nibbling on everything.

Good luck to everyone!!! and please share any successes you have as it can be very encouraging!!

hey there! i also 5" and a bit of a gym rat, medium build and trying to lose 5lbs as well. I actually want to get to YOUR weight 107/108 because if i go ANY lower i don't think it will look good for me -- i am hour glass shaped and i'll lose too much booby and booty and just be up and down. ANYWAY, my weight crept up a bit cause i had major oral surgery during the summer on two different occasions, traveled more than usual and basically enjoyed myself. even though i worked out, and i would say kept a pretty good "diet" in between the few nights out and even during my recovery, i got on the scale three days ago and it was up nearly 4lbs.

Maybe we can help eachother -- i was wondering how many calories you eat and what your activity level is. Let s start there.

I work out about 5-6 days a week mix of cardio and strength training. I just added 30day shred to switch things up. For the past week I averaged 1265 cals (that is what cc recommended). My problem has been that i will be SUPER strict..then one day just blow my calorie allowance out the window.But i just will not lose weight at a higher calorie count....mmm..

hey icat_7 - congratulations on having a successful vacation!! i am still struggling with my last 4 pounds - got hit with a real wammy couple weeks ago and had to have wisdom teeth surgury - and have since had some complications. My weight has fluctuated since i couldn't work out and now it seems i can't do anything near what i was doing before due to a lack of a blood clot forming. SOooooo..now what?! thinking about dropping cals down to 1265 for sedentary - it's soo low though..any advice? just a reminder I'm 5'0,  30 year old female and as of this morning weight is 111.1.  I want to get to 107. Any advice?? thanks y'all

You are so sweet! thank-you. I have been completely immobile and that is doing a mind game on me too (used to working out 5-6days a week - and now i can't do anything for 7 days.) I will definately increase fluids, increase my cal intake to fit 'sedentary requirements' ..and try to relax.

hey Nancy -- i just saw your post and wanted to respond so that you weren't "hanging"..i am petite too -- 5' even so I completely understand your challenges of losing at this height -- which i happen to think are very unique! I am actually in the very last leg of my weight loss journey (currently holding at 109lbs and trying to get these last pesky 4-5lbs off.) I definately couldn't get down to 90lbs, i work out too much and i love my curves too much. HOWEVER, I can relate. Take it in small increments at a time -- that's A LOT of weight you want to lose and i think that it will feel longer if you are fixated on a NUMBER rather than HOW YOU FEEL. you have come so far!!! you should FEEL REAL PROUD OF YOURSELF!

how many calories are you eating? are you working out..if so what are you doing? let's look at your stats and see what needs to be changed up...how long have you 'stopped losing' or are you just not losing as fast as you want?

let's start there..

icat_7 ..and any one else in this group-- I need help!!! I am so confused. So i upped my calories two weeks ago to an average of 1465 (from 1200), changed my workout (still do about 90mins/intense/6days a week) and I have gone up .3lbs. I know it is only a little - but I have only 4 pounds to go so any movement in the other direction is very discouraging!

To add to the confusion, I did the tool  menu to calculate my daily cal needs again and CC says i should be having only 1265/day! that seems to go against the resounding and very popular advice of upping my calories.(BTW..when i first joined cc said 1465/day and i was same weight..)

What should I do? Follow cc's advice and drop my intake back down? Or stick to this new calorie level and hope i can break the plateau which may have been caused by under eating in the first place!

icat_7 you seem to have had success with upping your cals...please help!

btw my stats: 30yr old female/5.0"/110lbs/ gym rat currently doing 1hr cardio 5-6days/week PlUS following the New Rules Of Lifting For Women program

thanks-you to all and anyone who has feedback/personal experience

hey icat_7 --

congrats on your weightloss!! that is fantastic!..especially at our height, lol!! i upped my calories this past week to an average of 1465 but am "cylcling" them...so different everyday. I am going to try this for a couple weeks and see if if it nudges me down. Did you see an increase of weight when you first upped you calories? that's what i'm scared of...but i know in the long run it will be easier for me when i get to maintenance. best of luck to you!! please keep us posted!

sorry -- i forgot to reply to the original questions and just jumped into my own drama!!

here's what i did to lose the weight (and remember, we r the lucky ones: even though it's harder for us to lose weight--i think the result is more appealing cause it's just a smaller hour glass!)

I WAS EXTREMELY STRICT ON MY CALORIE INTAKE. NEVER HAD A CHEAT DAY. I would have an 'indulgent meal once every two weeks". I am not advocating doing this, but it seemed to be the only thing that worked for me.

i started at 119 and now fluctuate between 108 and 110. 5'0" female. my goal weight is 106. these last few pounds are EXCRUTIATING! i have been seeking advice myself. i work out a ton (5-6 days 1hr to 2hrs daily cardio and weight training..interval training..the works)...and still not budging on the scale. everyone says 'Just stick to it." i am eating on average 1200-1400 and am freaked to increase calories which many people advise. 

 I would definately recommend increasing your water. while i was losing..i was drinking a gallon and a half of water everyday. (still am)stopped eating after 7/8pm. i replace my morning meal with a high protien soy shake right after my workout. cut down on fruits A LOT...would only put 1/5 of a banana in my shake and maybe once a week or so had a bowl of strawberries and blueberries. had large salads everyday.

i wish you all the best..hopefully someone else will post with some "last pound helpful tips!!!" best of luck!

thanks for your feedback - i did calculate how many cals were in the shake (200) twice a day with i regular balanced meal and 2 snacks..and THAT totalled 1200 cals or including the shake. i am just anxious that herbalife is what helped me lose that weight and now i am psychologically tied to it thinking thats the only way.