The weekly weight loss check-in and encouragement

[Maja.V]

I wouldn't recommend any diet which limits eating of certain things.

I'm 5'11" and I weigh 160 pounds, which is a healthy weight for someone my height. I used to weigh a bit over 220. What I did, was severely cut the portion sizes, start being more active (exercises, etc.), and cut out all the sugary drinks and replace them with water. That last bit helps out immensely. If you like certain vegetables, go crazy over them and use those instead of stuff like potatoes. I would suggest cutting out bread from your diet, though, or at least replace it with wholewheat (and even then small amounts of it).

[Shang]

I have been going up and down in wait for such a long time now. Part of the reason is because I have been in the hospital with my daughter off and on. And it's hard. I went from a weight of 255 20 wEight of 230.  The thing is that I've been at this for a while and I should be doing better by now.I wanted to ask this question again because I can't see or find anywhere the question that I had posted many posts ago so I wanted to see me what a person that is around 6 foot tall should be weighing as a woman? I also wanted to know if there was anyone that was around that height that could maybe mentor me to get me to the appropriate weight.I am currently thinking of doing the Paleolithic diet. This diet seems to be working for some of my friends. They have done very well on it. And it's not too bad. So I'm hoping that this diet will help me out. I've also tried juicing. You see part of my problem is that I am taking forever, to get to the point where I need to go with my weight and my transition. So many obstacles in my way and 1 big 1 seems to be my size. Although I don't think that I am is big is I am sometimes, I do have people saying Oh you're a big boy, you're a big guy. And that really bothers me. I mean I think I have I shape of maybe Quarterback at most! But some days it's really bad, and it depresses the hell out of me. Well, that's enough b******* for now. Thanks for your help a head of time.

I have a friend who does the Paleolithic diet and zie enjoys it and is doing really well on it.  If you use the BMI, the weight for a woman at 6'0" is 140 to 177 lbs (18.5 to 24.9 is the BMI to aim for, according to most doctors).  However, the BMI doesn't take into consideration a person's bone structure or muscle mass so someone can be perfectly healthy, but still be considered overweight or obese with the BMI scale.

I'm one of those people.  I'm 5'10" and the BMI says I should be able to be safely 136 lbs to 145 lbs, but that's not going to happen.  I haven't been that size since I was freshman in high school, when I had a slimmer bone structure and was 3 inches shorter.  I have a large bone structure so I carry a bit more safely and probably shouldn't get below 160 lbs, maybe 150 lbs.  If I weigh less than that, I'd look horribly thin and probably wouldn't be doing well when it comes to my health.

[ZoeNicole]

A slow two weeks for exercise due to getting a cold. Finally got below 100kg though. 99.4 kg as of today ^_^

[Stephanie.Izann]

THank you Maja and everyone. Looking into things. I appreciate you taking the time. HUGS

[ZoeNicole]

Hi Stephanie, this isn't quite related to what you were asking, just decided I should share what I am doing as it might help. I have basically lost 77 pounds with it so far (over a year but I haven't lost any ground doing this) what I do is basically stabilize 2 of my meals, my breakfast and my lunch to between 400-500 calories. And then just make sure my evening meal gets me to the difference of 1400-1500 calories (I plan to increase that once I get to my goal weight). I have also replaced certain foods with healthier alternatives such as wholewheat bread or spinach pastas etc. I also make use of myfitnesspal.com to track the food intake. I still have a further 41 pounds to go., but using this method I have not really stopped myself from eating things I enjoy, just more controlled quantities. Getting myself to have 2 meals that are a certain amount of calories my body has also gotten used to it and I feel full if I try eat more than 500 in a single meal.

Oh if it makes a difference I am also on HRT.

[ShawnaB]

I've been doing basically the same thing as ZoeNicole has and while there was an annoying gain at the start of HRT, that's come back off.  I've been at a plateau now for a few months which is really frustrating but am aiming for about 1500-1600 calories a day and it's been a slow pound/week off usually.  I'm just eating healthier and being more active and so far it's worked.

Anything that'll crash weight off is bound to be short term in my experience.  I lost about 5-10lbs in a week or two in Feb when I got food poisoning, but it came straight back.

[Apples Mk.II]

This can't be good. It's been a long time since I stopped caring about my weight. I went back to comfort eating (I think), giving myself little indulgences, eating a bit of junk food on the mornings... I did not want to weight myself.


Until yesterday I did it again.

60.6 Kg, 133 pounds. (5,8" height)/

I don't have love handles anymore. My legs are almost skinny now and I only have untoned muscle. It's been almost one month without exercising, and I am worried about losing too much weight. My safe minimum BMI was 58 Kg and I wanted to leave it at 60.


I think I feel more tired, andlifting things is difficult and even the S size t-shirts look big. Oh, and I can't withstand the cold as better as before. Yes, I can fit inside girl jeans now, but... People are even more worried about me than usual.

[ZoeNicole]

Just started exercising after a month of not being able to due to colds and flu. Wow. Its so hard now. Third month on hrt now so nothing to fall back on, but I will persevere! Down to 96 kgs in those 5 weeks. So at least loss continued. Now to go do something about the fact that I feel like I want to die. Body is not happy.

[holly]

It's so great to see everyone's progress! Great work all!

I haven't checked in for a loong time, but I'll give you all an update.

I'm down to 64.3kg (141lb) which is really great!  Im generally eating healthier and working a more physical job, so that really helps.  I'm not making a particular point of losing much more weight, just trying to maintain it and maybe lose a couple more kilos at most.

Started HRT a few months ago, so that has made it a little more challenging, with the increased appetite and cravings that go along with it, but so far so good

[Pippa]

slow and steady but the weight is coming off.  The weight loss round my waist is actually enhancing my boobs.  However, at least another stone and a half to go!

[Charley Bea(EmeraldP)]

You girls are going to hate me but as of I want to say June last year when i was at my heaviest on average of 125kg I am down to 108kg without any exercise or diet....and no i do not know how i did it. I seemed to have plateaued at 108kg the lowest I got was 105kg. now if only I could get more off.

[Apples Mk.II]

60.8, just a quick check on the first day going back to the gym.

I will be adding body balance a few days per week (tai-chi + yoga + Pilates), in hopes of strenghtening my back and improving my balance.

[delia_dunno]

I began at 230 in August 2012 and am down to 197 as of this morning. 5'8". Calories at 1500 on non-exercise days and 1800 on exercise days. Spinning at gym four days each week. Balancing carbs and protein grams, no more than 30% of calories from fat, and no sugar. With increased muscle mass from exercise, taking off about 2.5 lbs per week right now. Brutal. But worth it. Now, if I could only quit smoking.

[Apples Mk.II]

Ok, this is not normal. I came here to check my last recorded weight (60.8 two weeks ago).

I am at 59.8 Kg now. I have been eating properly, and i have not exercised properly (other than sweating at work) for almost two months. This can only mean that I am already suffering from muscle loss. PROBLEMS.


I wanted this week for recovering my gym routine, but between the extra work I'm doing and the mood swings, I have miserably failed at it. I would not mind losing weight while exercising, but doing in on a lethargic mode is not good.

[Charley Bea(EmeraldP)]

Well about a day ago I weighed myself and I was 105kg my lightest yet I think at least in about 8 years, however weighed myself this morning...well yesterday morning for me and I was back upto 108kg how did I put 3kgs on in 24 hours? I didn't eat much at all either.

[AusBelle]

Maybe your scales are broken?   3kg in one day can't be right.  Variations of 1/2 kg would be the norm depending on fluid intake.

[AusBelle]

I'm down to 93 kg (205 lb) from 101 kg (222 lb) 6 weeks ago.  I'm using Myfitnesspal to monitor food intake and excersise.

I also started on a program called The New Rules of Lifting for Women which is doing amazing things for me 

[veritatemfurto]

broke past the barrier finally and am down to being full at 197 not much in the way of changes just eating better food at smaller sizes, hydrating more,  being more active, and not letting the stress get to me so much... at this rate I'll be where I want to be (170-180) just in time for bikini season B) last year was 230.

[Devin87]

Took some new pictures today.  Weight loss has been stabilizing a bit lately though I've been putting on a bit more muscle and I know as I get lower the loses are going to come more slowly.  Granted, I've been losing pretty slowly all along-- about 5lbs a month for the first year and now a little less.  I'm fine with that rate as long as it's coming off and I'm able to enjoy life while it's doing it.

First pictures are from October 2011.  I was about 260 with a 43 inch waist and 52 inch hips.

Middle pictures are from September 2012.  I was about 205 with a 38 inch waist and 45 inch hips.

Last ones are from today.  I haven't weighed myself in awhile, but I'm guessing I'm around 180-185 with a 35 inch waist and 41 inch hips.



My favorite part is how you can see my collar bone now.  People must think I'm really weird because I keep feeling it and pinching it...

[holly]

Wow, Devin, that's awesome! Great work!