I started losing weight last summer. My highest recorded weight was 166lbs at 5'4, but it's possible I was higher. I was a couple pounds away from being obese for my height and that really lit a fire under my butt because my family has a history of weight related illnesses. I'm now 128 lbs, the lowest I've ever been as an adult. I'm closing in on my goal of 125lbs and a 40lb weight loss, although progress is very slow for me now as my TDEE has become quite low (1550 cal). I lost the weight through CICO (eating around 1200 calories most days, though I've had breaks here and there). I work out 3x a week (about 6 hours total) and walk my dog every morning/evening. I have a demanding job and can't make time to work out every day (or I would have zero time to spend with family/friends/myself).
I am very happy with my more active lifestyle and that I've been able to lose weight. I recognize that I look different in pictures, but I still feel overweight when I look in the mirror. Even with 40 pounds gone, I've only lost two pant sizes. I went from a size 12 to an 8. I thought I would be much slimmer at 125lbs . I pictured having a flat stomach and being able to wear form fitting clothes. I still have a lot of body fat and my stomach is very flabby. I'm frustrated and disappointed that after all this work, I still feel bad about myself. I wanted to feel good in a swim suit this summer, but there's still no way I would ever show my stomach. Do I need to adjust my goal weight? Should I shoot for 120? But even five or so pounds won't get the results I want, and anything below 115 is considered underweight for my height. Has anyone else had disappointing results once reaching their goal weight?
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