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| Motivation | Pictures 5'4 105-115 lbs? | May 11 2011 17:33 (UTC) |
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That just goes to show how different people are. Amy, at 5"4" and 120 lbs (taller and lighter than you) I fit in to 4's and 6's, mostly 4's. I carry more of it in my waist, lower abs area, therefore the higher sizes I guess. 115 looked GREAT on me! Not too skinny at all, so no making broad comments that everyone would look bad at that weight and 5'4" (this is too the many people who have said that on this thread and others). Depends on how your body distrubutes the weight!! I have no boobs, no I don't carry it there at all, and pretty flat butt too! |
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| Motivation | Pictures 5'4 105-115 lbs? | May 11 2011 13:11 (UTC) |
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All people are different. I am 5'4", 41, and 120. I have gained recently about 4 pounds in the last year after a move to a new state. I am trying to lose it as I feel best at 115-117. It is all about frame and where you store the extra weight. I store mine in my belly so just a few pounds makes my clothes tight. I felt uncomfortable higher than 120 or so, I have a very small frame. I run, bike and am in good shape (I just did a 1/2 marathon!). I have a very small chest, so it is easy for my tummy to be larger than my chest and I feel out of porportion. I also have had 3 kids so some belly is always there even at 115! Good luck, you will find your comfort level! |
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| Weight Loss | Eating healthy and not losing weight | Mar 10 2009 13:02 (UTC) |
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My take is that you are eating to little for sure, I agree with the above comments on that. I did WW too and never ate that little. Sounds like you did not eat your acitivity points and weekly points allowance or you would have never had so little to eat. WW is a good progam if you eat well (lots of whole foods and not alot of 100 calorie crap) and eat all your points which is really important if you workout alot. For comparison, I am 39, female, 5' 4'' and weigh 117 on average. I understand why you want to lose weight, if you have a small frame like me you might need to weigh less for your height to be happy with your size. I eat about 1900 calories or more every day to stay at this weight, to lose I was eating only slighly less around 1700. I run 2-3 days a week (6 or so miles), walk one day (6 miles), and weight train about 2 days a week (30 min or so). So eat more!!! I lost the last 10 pounds with CC because I did the same as you, gained when I started working out more. Using CC helped alot to track better and get a good balance of 40-50% carbs, 30-20% protein, and 30% fat (healthy fat!). I love that I can eat nuts, avocado, and other foods that are high in points on WW but are really good for you. Good luck! |
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| Fitness | Curves? | Feb 11 2009 14:15 (UTC) |
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If you have never tried something you shouldn't bash it!! I am fit and at my goal weight and I really like curves. If you want a good workout that will work both your upper and lower body with a raised heart rate then Curves CAN work! Like others have said, you can go in and barely work or you can go in and work hard. The harder you work the machines the harder your workout is. I used to belong to the Y and do weightlifting, and I prefer this. It is a no brainer, you change machines when cued to and do 30 sec. of cardio inbetween on a recovery pad. If you want to make the most of if you can, I jog in place and do aerobics over the head movements with my arms to really get my heartrate up during the cardio parts. I burned 270 cal. yesterday in 30 min, I weigh 117 and am 5'4, so that is a great burn for me, and I do get sore! I wear a Polar HR monitor while I workout, I also run 3 times a week. You will need to do some cardio outside of Curves to see you best result, Curves recommends at least a 30 min walk most days of the week. The atmosphere is great, and would be alot of fun if you join with some friends and workout together. You don't have to count reps so you can talk and not worry about that. I say go for it, and give it a try, you can go month to month if you want too. Our Curves is running a Feb. special right now too!! |
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| Young Calorie Counters | What are YOU getting in your Easter Basket? | Mar 23 2008 14:02 (UTC) |
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Since I am the Mom, I did easter baskets for my 3 kiddos (all young enough to mostly think the Easter Bunny brought it-or pretend to keep it comming!). They all 3 got Reese's peanut butter eggs, mini-robin eggs, twizlers, chocloate eggs and bunny, kit kats, and jelly beans. I put out a basket for me and my husband to keep my husband out of the kids stash!! Two of them (my boys) also got the My Sims DS game and my daughter got a pink poodle Webkin- they were all VERY happy! I already indulged a bit last night, but not too bad since it is all in small individual sizes, I had one of each except the twizler!! About 200 calories worth, but I am done with it now!! We will got out for lunch and that should be a fat bomb meal, then back to the CC for the rest of the day. One cheat meal a week works for me and is something to look forward to. Happy Easter. |
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| Fitness | Which is correct - calories burned according to CC+ or the cardio machine? | Mar 17 2008 13:58 (UTC) |
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Melkor, I agree with your post that as long as you accurately asses your exertion level the numbers from CC and a heart rate monitor will be pretty close. That, for me, is the beauty of wearing my heart rate monitor, no guessing! I think people in general tend to over-estimate exercise and under-estimate food intake. If I could wear something that would count calories for me instead of logging in a food log I would do that too!! |
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| Fitness | Which is correct - calories burned according to CC+ or the cardio machine? | Mar 16 2008 22:38 (UTC) |
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I agree with the posts that you need a heart rate monitor to most accurately count calories burned. I used to have a Timex and it was way high for me, it asks what your weight, age, and gender are, but it does not know how fit you are. The Polar HRM's that have the fit test do. I have since bought a Polar Running Computer which does have the fit test (you have to lay completely still for a period of time while wearing the chest strap and watch to measure your fitness level). I have found the machines at the gym always overestimate how many calories I burn. I burn less with my improved fitness and lower weight. If you truly want what I think is an accurate calorie burn a Polar HRM is worth the money, not all Polars have the fit test though so look for that feature. |
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| Weight Loss | Not to chap anyone's Cheeks, But.... | Feb 28 2008 20:14 (UTC) |
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Txred49, I am sorry I came across negative, that was not my intent. I said it was unfortunate because that would be such a limiting way to live. 800 calories doesn't leave room for basic nutrition in my opinion. If you try to get at least 2 milk servings a day, 5-8 fruits and veggies, 2 servings of lean protein, 3 servings of healthy fat, and some whole grains I don't see how that is possible. Sounds like you would be cheating your body. Especially with working out. I too have had kids (3) and am approaching my 40's. I agree with the other poster that you have created your new "norm" and that is what your body is used to. I hope this continues to work for you since you like what you are doing and are set on it, but I would be careful. How's your hair and nail growth? I would also let your doctor know what you are doing, docs are not going to ask that kind of question if you appear healthy. There might be long-term effects that you are not aware of. Best of luck to you. Thanks for the congrats, it is a lifestyle change, not a diet. My definition of diet is what I eat, not how much.
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| Weight Loss | Not to chap anyone's Cheeks, But.... | Feb 27 2008 22:47 (UTC) |
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That's unforunate. I would hate to only eat 700-800 cal a day. On average I eat 1800 (or more) calories a day and burn off 400-500 4-5 days a week. I am also small framed, but not tall. 5'4", 38 years old, 116 pounds. It is all about what you eat as much as how much. I agree with you on your points of treats only when there is an occasion, not everyday. All things in moderation. I do disagree that you HAVE to eat so little to keep the weight off. I would hate for someone who has alot to lose to read your post and think THEY have to go down to 800 cal. a day. Best of luck to you, but consider that it is extreme what you are doing. It must have occured to you or you wouldn't have kept it from the doctor. I am not naturally thin either. I have battled weight (and finally won!) since jr. high school, maybe even elementary, can't remember. I have lost 27 or so pounds in the last 3 years and 3-4 clothing sizes, and it was very slow. I am not picking on you, just wanted to say maybe you should reconsider what you are doing. |
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| Weight Loss | Not to chap anyone's Cheeks, But.... | Feb 26 2008 20:31 (UTC) |
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| FYI gastric bypass is not a cure all. You may not lose all the weight with it if you don't change your eating habits. You still have to exercise and eat better, but you will eat less. Now, you can eat less and still not lose it all if you don't eat well. A member of my immediate family had the surgery and lost about 100 pounds. They still need to lose 80 or so, but due to diet (you can't eat alot at one time, but can eat a little many times a day) has not. Also the stomach can get larger again over time (how large I don't know). | |||
| Weight Loss | How to break a three week stall......Getting discouraged | Feb 25 2008 04:03 (UTC) |
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| OMG!! Eat more food!! That is not enough for someone your size. I lost weight at 1800-1900 calories a day. I weight 116 and am female so have much less muscle than a guy your size. Also, make sure you are eating the right ratio of fat-protein-carbs. I shoot for 30% fat, 30% protein, and 40% carbs. The healthy fat is very important, and that is the one thing I changed (I was eating too little fat) that helped my lose the last of my weight). Don't make this harder than it has to be by not eating enough food. This is just my opinion, but eating more helped me lose weight, and it is more of a lifestyle not a diet. | |||
| Maintaining | I don't log celery, broccoli, tomatoes, and alfalfa sprouts.... | Feb 19 2008 03:50 (UTC) |
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| This is for the orginal poster, why you do you eat so few calories? That seems very low for someone your age, height and weight. I am twice your age (38), weigh 116, and am 5'4" and eat at least 1700 (usually more like 1800+) cal on a day of rest and up to 2000 or more on a day I run 8 miles (I walk, run and lift for exercise). I maintain at that level of intake. You are too young to eat so few calories, are you getting in good nutrition? I know that might not be a priority to you now, but it will benefit your weight maintenence in the long run. Some things to consider. Also, I count my fruits and veggies for the most part, but don't stress over every last bite of anything. | |||
| Weight Loss | fat and protein | Nov 15 2007 03:03 (UTC) |
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| Hi, I am not sure if it varies for a teenager or not, but for adults I believe 30% of your calories should come from fat (use the analyze feature). Your protein looks good. Eat some more calories though! I don't think you are eating enough, add some avocado, nuts, healthy fats. They are good for your hair, nails, digestive system, and in my experience you need to eat fat to lose it. Use the guidelines the site gives you for calories needed to lose. | |||
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