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Is anyone here trying to lose weight?

I think maybe five pounds would be good for me to lose.
I do not have any higher weight loss goal.


Chrissy

If you are trying to lose weight, is this something hard for you to do?

I am one of the fortunate ones that has a high metabolism . . . I love to cook and bake. . . and I love to "sample" what I make.  I am not quite 5ft 4inches in height and I am happy that I am at the same weight that I was in high school and college. . . 115 pounds +/- 5pounds

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2025, 11:00:18 PMI am one of the fortunate ones that has a high metabolism . . . I love to cook and bake. . . and I love to "sample" what I make.  I am not quite 5ft 4inches in height and I am happy that I am at the same weight that I was in high school and college. . . 115 pounds +/- 5pounds

I have seen pictures of your goodies. I would be snacking all the time. And would have a 5'4" waistline.  ;D

That is a large waistline Lori.

Chrissy

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 27, 2025, 10:13:21 PMIs anyone here trying to lose weight?

I've plateaued at 190 lbs and am aiming to reach 160-170 lbs, so I'm working on losing another 25-30 lbs.

I gained twenty pounds but I now have the same waistline I did in University, 24 inches.  ;D

For ever,need to lose 40+

I will maybe be five pounds lighter by the end of the year and keep it at that level next year.

I hear that you can put on a pound or two each year easily if you do not remain active.

Gaining or losing a few pounds per month is not unusual because... hormones.

I fluctuate between 190 - 200 regardless of activity. I'm not trying to lose weight... yet.

I took a course through the American Fitness Professionals Association. Some tips I learned:

For those who want to lose weight, portion control is the biggest obstacle. Eat only what you need and no more. Avoid "empty calories" like alcohol, and sugary snacks which have high-calorie content but lack nutritional value.

Mild exercise is good, but remember that muscle is heavier than fat. If you start working out you may find you lose weight at first then start gaining a little. Don't panic, just keep the pace. Muscle burns calories so just keep at it and you will start losing again.

Weigh yourself no more than once a week, on the same day of the week, and at the same time. Body weight will fluctuate daily, so it is easy to get discouraged when weighing in every day. Focus more on inches instead of pounds. It doesn't matter if you gained weight (from muscle) but lost inches from your waistline. Inches lost are more important than weight lost or gained.

Hope this helps!

I'm about 204 pounds right now, but I'm rather solid.

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 28, 2025, 09:45:40 AMIt doesn't matter if you gained weight (from muscle) but lost inches from your waistline. Inches lost are more important than weight lost or gained.

Is that because muscle is denser than fat, so the body will become leaner and smaller, resulting in a decrease in inches around the waist, hips, or other areas?

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2025, 11:00:18 PMI am happy that I am at the same weight that I was in high school and college. . . 115 pounds +/- 5pounds

Wow, that's incredible, Danielle!

I'm +5 from where I was in high school, 50 years ago.  Back then there was more muscle, less fat then now.  If I lost ten, I'd have a nice waist.  It would be ideal if I converted the fat pounds to muscle weight since the muscle wouldn't be where the fat is.  I've been trying for a some time but I've seemed to have plateaued.  I try for awhile with little change, then I get discouraged and fall off the wagon just a bit.  It seems like my metabolism wants to keep me at 160.  Summer's coming, maybe that will help.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2025, 11:00:18 PMI am one of the fortunate ones that has a high metabolism . . . I love to cook and bake. . . and I love to "sample" what I make.  I am not quite 5ft 4inches in height and I am happy that I am at the same weight that I was in high school and college. . . 115 pounds +/- 5pounds

Your size is appealing.  I am 1/2 foot taller but that works out okay.  I would not want to be a whole foot taller unless I was back in college and playing college basketball!

My weight for a long time was between 55kg and 57kg but did go up to 62kg, i tend to float around 57kg which is fine, I do plenty of exercise in the summer months both walking and hiking recently i have started to tone up. When i was under the care of an endocrinologist we were weighed every three months so that was a good incentive to keep an eye on where the weight was going. my hip to waist has floated around a difference of 10 but i did go through a stage where my hips looked way too big

It is good to exercise regularly.

Chrissy

I cook my own meals in single servings, so it is easy to control portion sizes by measuring out meat into individual servings for storage and cooking later.

I found that while eating less reduces my weight, I had to exercise more to make my waistline thinner.

Quote from: Lilis on March 30, 2025, 01:35:50 AMIs that because muscle is denser than fat, so the body will become leaner and smaller, resulting in a decrease in inches around the waist, hips, or other areas?

Yes, muscle is heavier than fat. Muscle also helps burn calories. So the overall effect is reduced inches even if weight increases.

A good, regular walk or hike is a worthy fitness activity.

This can include of course using aerobic exercise equipment at a gym.

Quote from: Paulie on March 30, 2025, 02:31:29 AMI'm +5 from where I was in high school, 50 years ago.  Back then there was more muscle, less fat then now.  If I lost ten, I'd have a nice waist.  It would be ideal if I converted the fat pounds to muscle weight since the muscle wouldn't be where the fat is.  I've been trying for a some time but I've seemed to have plateaued.  I try for awhile with little change, then I get discouraged and fall off the wagon just a bit.  It seems like my metabolism wants to keep me at 160.  Summer's coming, maybe that will help.

Don't give up! This happens all the time when people try to lose weight. It is due to what we call Set Point Theory.

The longer you remain at a certain weight, the longer your body sees that as your "normal" weight. When you start losing weight, it thinks you are starving and will use energy more efficiently, which causes a plateau. But if you stick with it long enough, that plateau becomes your new "normal" and you will start losing again. Rinse and repeat.

The key is to continue what you are doing and keep at it through the plateau. Never give up!

I try to do squats and abdominal crunches.

I wish I wish more flexible but I do not like to do stretching much.  I guess I will just need to slowly force myself to do more stretching.

Chrissy

never force a stretch that will cause injury always make sure you are warmed up before stretching, change of diet is probably the best way to lose weight. I did years of classical ballet and believe it or not the focus was on a healthy diet and getting into that mind set. Food was looked upon as fuel to keep the body functioning

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2025, 11:00:18 PMI am one of the fortunate ones that has a high metabolism . . . I love to cook and bake. . . and I love to "sample" what I make.  I am not quite 5ft 4inches in height and I am happy that I am at the same weight that I was in high school and college. . . 115 pounds +/- 5pounds

I think I would rather lose six inches of height than lose six pounds.

But if I did, I would likely need to drop 20 pounds or so to look about what I do now compared to my lower height.  For proportionality.  When taller I think you can have more weight and still look okay as compared to being significantly shorter and that same weight.

Chrissy

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 30, 2025, 10:27:34 AMYes, muscle is heavier than fat.

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 30, 2025, 10:27:34 AMMuscle also helps burn calories.

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 30, 2025, 10:27:34 AMSo the overall effect is reduced inches even if weight increases.

Nice! How can I get this?

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 30, 2025, 10:33:41 AMDon't give up! This happens all the time when people try to lose weight. It is due to what we call Set Point Theory.

The longer you remain at a certain weight, the longer your body sees that as your "normal" weight.

Hmm, I've been stuck at 190 lbs for a while now. I'm going to look into this more and hopefully break through this plateau.

Thanks! 💗

Quote from: Lilis on March 30, 2025, 12:47:56 PMNice! How can I get this?

Just a slow increase in activity level. You don't need to go to the gym and start lifting weights. Work smarter, not harder. The largest muscles in your body are in the legs and butt. So walking, jogging, and working up to running are good. Just don't overdo it.

For me, I do a lot of walking and hiking anyway. I don't enjoy jogging or running, so I add ankle weights or wear my backpack (with mining gear of course). If you need low-impact due to knee or ankle problems, do what Sarah B does and go swimming. Swimming exercises the entire body. If swimming isn't possible, just wading works too. I had a small pool in my backyard (only 4 feet deep) and I would walk or run laps in the water. That will wear you out quick!

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 30, 2025, 01:06:26 PMJust a slow increase in activity level. You don't need to go to the gym and start lifting weights. Work smarter, not harder. The largest muscles in your body are in the legs and butt. So walking, jogging, and working up to running are good. Just don't overdo it.

I appreciate the reminder to start slow and not overdo it. Now that the warmer months are here in the Northeast, I think I can finally make this work. I'm not a fan of hitting the gym for these exercises or braving the freezing outdoor weather, so this timing feels perfect.

Thanks for the insight! 💗

I am a bit catch 22, cant walk far due to my ankle/knee and the work I am doing in my workshop at the moment is not that physical .I just need to lose belly fat mostly, age not helping either.

Quote from: davina61 on March 31, 2025, 03:17:18 AMI am a bit catch 22, cant walk far due to my ankle/knee and the work I am doing in my workshop at the moment is not that physical .I just need to lose belly fat mostly, age not helping either.

Take it slow, try to incorporate more walking with a cane or walking stick or even a walker.
But if it is painful I can see why it is limited for you.

Hugs,

Chrissy

Quote from: davina61 on March 31, 2025, 03:17:18 AMI am a bit catch 22, cant walk far due to my ankle/knee and the work I am doing in my workshop at the moment is not that physical .I just need to lose belly fat mostly, age not helping either.

So pushing cars around the garage isn't physical enough?  ;D

Belly fat as we age is common and has much to do with genetics. Not much can be done except to increase activity and watch your diet. I tend to gain weight in the winter because I am less active. Maybe with warmer weather you will be more busy with projects you have going on.

I like to burn off fat then tone up, and theres nothing like hiking up and down the fells whilst talking to others and taking in the countryside

I do these exercises everyday with ankle weights

Growing and shaping your MTF booty a little is a directive just a tad under the prime directive says Star Trek Command!

I'm working to shed the extra 10 pounds I put on during the winter. For me, I have to watch the snacking and portion control. I will naturally begin to get more exercise as the weather moderates and I can get outside and, in May, into our pool. I know that alcohol is empty calories....but bourbon, in moderation, is my weakness.

Quote from: April Marie on April 02, 2025, 05:51:03 AM....but bourbon, in moderation, is my weakness.

You might want to come to Kentucky and do the Bourbon Trail, a tour of a number of distilleries. Some of them are quite picturesque, like Maker's Mark or Woodford Reserve...

@April Marie  @Iztaccihuatl

2 shots of whisky is about 250 calories  which is about what a
typical candy bar like a Hershey's chocolate bar contains.

A 1.5-ounce serving (a standard "shot") of 100 proof whiskey contains: Calories: 123. Protein: 0 grams. Fat: 0 grams.

Quote from: April Marie on April 02, 2025, 05:51:03 AMI'm working to shed the extra 10 pounds I put on during the winter. For me, I have to watch the snacking and portion control. I will naturally begin to get more exercise as the weather moderates and I can get outside and, in May, into our pool. I know that alcohol is empty calories....but bourbon, in moderation, is my weakness.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on April 02, 2025, 09:51:26 AM@April Marie  @Iztaccihuatl

2 shots of whisky is about 250 calories  which is about what a
typical candy bar like a Hershey's chocolate bar contains.

A 1.5-ounce serving (a standard "shot")of 100 proof whiskey contains: Calories: 123. Protein: 0 grams. Fat: 0 grams.

That's why I drink tequila with orange juice... for nutritional value.  ;D

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on April 02, 2025, 09:51:26 AM@April Marie  @Iztaccihuatl

2 shots of whisky [straight up] is about 250 calories  which is about what a
typical candy bar like a Hershey's chocolate bar contains.

A 1.5-ounce serving (a standard "shot")of 100 proof whiskey contains: Calories: 123. Protein: 0 grams. Fat: 0 grams.

Forgive me, for I have sinned....and will again.  :D 

Like everything, I just moderate it. I've lost 3 pounds this week. And, I have some new dresses to give me incentive to keep going.

Quote from: Lori Dee on April 02, 2025, 09:59:20 AMThat's why I drink tequila with orange juice... for nutritional value.  ;D

I go for the Luxardo Cherry to get my fruit portion.  ;D

I AM. I posted under another post on hip to waist ratio.  will say I have a long ways to go, I am currently about 5"10 and 179. I have been on a balanced diet since February 10. I started out at 192. I know it's hard to lose this dreaded belly fat, but I am on a mission. For a 66 year old I am determined.  I started HRT, just estradiol patch 1mg/24 twice week on March 10. So I know I have my job cut out for me. From what understand I have to lose my pre-existing belly weight as this will not redistribute to my hips, breast, or butt. But at same time gain weight for redistribution. This is confusing to me. As for hip to weist ratio, well I am weigh off, lol. My calculations have me at 1.06. Hips 40.06, waist 42.8. So much weight to lose, but I am determined.
I do a 7 minute arobics workout every morning. I eat typically 3 eggs and some fried sweet potatoes or some quinoa for breakfast,  protein drink for lunch, and either chicken, fish, ground beef and vegetables for dinner. This is my daily meal every day. 😊 I weigh myself every Monday morning. My goal is 153. That's what I read is ideal weight for my heihgt. I am more confused with the weight distribution part. I have lost weight but this belly fat is hard.
This is the workout I do every day.
https://youtu.be/ydUOR5PsnoE?si=I-ZmP6hkpnx__o9K