Just 5 more pounds!

Why is it soooo hard to lose those last 5-10 lbs?

I'm 5'4, 122 lbs. I reeaalllyy want to get to 110-115 but its soo hard.

Please don't tell me i'm already healthy, I know that.

I'm just not comfortable with myself. At all. I haven't been for 2 years.

I know I don't have a lot of fat because I sink when I try to float on top of the water (my teacher said the maximum amount of bodyfat for sinking is 12%)

I know I have some muscle. I just want to get this extra fat off.

How is it possible? I've tried eating less, and I excercise every day.

Am I eating too much? Will I not lose if I eat 1200-1500 a day?

Oh, sorry if I offended anyone who's trying to lose more weight.

I have a really small bone structure and this is my ultimate goal weight.

Good luck to everyone on the journey of weight loss

It feels sooo good afterwards :)

Hey :)  First off, I'm in a similar situation as you.  Except I'm 5'3" and currently weigh about 128/129 and I'm looking to get down to 125...120 I think is just not realistic for me lol.

Have you tried really upping your strength training?  That will build muscle, thus increasing your metabolism slightly throughout the day, and have more of an impact that just cardio alone.  However, be aware that if you do this, you may not lose weight, and you may gain 1 or 2 lbs from the muscle.

It's a thought to consider.  Otherwise, you definitely are at a healthy weight currently, and if the tiny bit of remaining fat really won't budge...chalk it up to genetics :)  Unfortunate I know, but better to realize it know and accept it than live your whole life trying to budge those last 5 lbs that refuse to leave!

:)  Goodluck

Oh trust me, I have muscle. lol

I'm actually wondering if there is any way I can get rid of some...it thats possible

My mom was a skinny stick lol 5'7, 95 lbs

I'm a kid. Aren't I supposed to be small anyways?

I know everyones different, but everyone in my fam is small.

I don't really care if I lose weight, as long as my looks have changed

:) 

i have some what the same issue. i am 5'3 weigh 125.. i went from 153 to 125 in a few months. im happy at that. but i always wanted to get down to about 120. i dont know what to do i eat 1200 calories daily.. which is what everything tells me to lose weight. but i have been the same.

i do 100+ cunches every day and i dont have a way to the gym or anything so i dont know what else to do.

over a short period of time , just by u cuting calories im sure u will get to ur goal weight.. drink alotta water, exercise

Hmmm. Maybe you need to eat a little more? I used to eat that little and I lost weight but then had a plateau. I upped it a bit and now I start a similiar cycle again!

I think  a good way to lose weight is to try and trick your metabolism by eating 1200 then after a little while eat like 1500.

Don't stop exercising though!

You're doing great. I know you can get there

:)

I just had a baby a month ago and i am 5'3 113 lbs.. My pre-pregnancy weight was 108... and i am working out like a dog, breast feeding and watching what i eat.. but it seems that i've hit a stand still... i do cardio 5x a week, week straining 3-4x and abs every day... i didnt have to work out this hard before, perhaps my body has changed.. hope not..plus i eat about 1200 calories a day.. and burn about 500 breast feeding and 500 exercising? but i am still not budging...

anyways, i hope you all are able to reach your goals, everyone has expectations of themsevles... if i never lose this last 5 lbs i'll survive...

Have you changed you excercising routine? Step it up a notch (incline on the treadmill) or try something else. Also, don't eat too little or else you may gain a lot if you start to eat at a normal rate.

This is what the trainer at the gym had told me, but I can't seem to get myself even under 127 and I'm 5'2."

Good luck! Hope you are successful!

Hello there! I am also 5'4" and 122 lbs! I have a medium frame however and my goal is 120 lbs. I have been eating healthier and exercising but my weight will NOT budge, it seems that 122 is the magic number. So I feel your frustration. I try not to dwell to much on getting to 120 though. Just hang in there. It could also be that your body does not want to lose weight. I also suggest eating around 1500 calories a day. With that many calories and exercise you will eventually see results even if it is not right away.

Hmm...

Believe it or not, I'm starting to lose weight now but I eat more and I have been exercising a little less. I am actually 5'5, and for some reason I lost 2 lbs in the last couple of days and i'm 120 now. I think its okay, as long as I see some changes in my body. I guess I shouldnt worry too much about weight anymore because I saw my dad yesterday and he told me I looked really good and I shouldnt diet anymore. I just wish I could fit in a 0 again haha.

congrats on your 2lbs weight loss~! excited for you :) can't wait untill i see some results on the scale.. i am noticing a difference in my body but not my weight, i know its not the number its the way you feel and look... so hard to get over the number thing! i wish i could fit into my zero pants as well... still working on it :)

Thankssss !

:)