I'm 5'2" weights 126 lbs. Is 115 an ideal weight? How much more can I lose to not consider being too thin.

Question

I do Pilate three times a week and run about twice a week. I would like to loose more if I could. Any fitness expert out there can give advise I would appreciated.

Answer 1

That amount of exercise most likely has you in great shape. It isn't really weight itself that's the issue, right? I am guessing you want to lose an inch or two here or there....in that case i totally agree with ohthechemistry....just run 3 or 4x a week...in addition to the pilates. You'll lose a bit of body fat, you'll remain really strong cause of the pilates, and you'll feel great!

Answer 2

There is no ideal weight for any age group or height. I'm also 5'2'' and I weigh 112 pounds. However, that doesn't mean that you should. It all depends on your genetics, bone density, body structure, etc. What might look good on you will look too thin for another girl or the other way around.

Don't worry about the scale too much. Yes, it's a good way to tell if you're gaining a lot of weight too quickly or the other way around, but be your own judge for the most part. Take your waist and thigh measurements, because really, that's what matters when we're talking "weight loss."

Remember that the goal is to be healthy, not bone thin. 126 for a female athlete (Another runner -- good for you!) sounds healthy and fit. As long as you get enough calories from good food (and a few from bad food, it's all fine in moderation) and stay active, you'll continue to look lean and strong.

If you're looking to look trimmer, then add a day or two of running. I'm most healthy and lighter on my feet when I'm running at least 4 days a week. You'll be surprised how much it makes a difference, and how quickly results show themselves.

Answer 3

That really depnds on you. If you are holding alot of muscle on your body then a weight of 115 might not be possible. Currently I am training someone who is 5'2" and she is under 100lbs, but rock solid (under 10% bodyfat truely not the norm).
If you want to lose weight then if you are medically able to (with doctor's permission) then your next step is to lift weights.
Weight training when done correctly burns just as many calories as cardio training like running.
A weight training program that is full of compound lifts (lifting using more than 1 bodypart like a Squat, Lunge or bench press) can signicantly improve where your body is carrying your weight (like adding great looking muscle and helping you get rid of excess body fat).
Hope I helped!

Answer 4

(1) To LOSE weight more rapidly you ought to cut down on your pilate sessions and up your running. Run everyday if possible for MIN 30mins -45 minutes (5-8kms).

(2) I don't know what your eating habits are, but you do need to eat healthy: no deep fried foods/takeaway/junk food etc. Breakfast: healthy cereals + fruit; Lunch: meat + cereals; dinner: meat + cereals. Add veges and fruit along with your meals of course!

Eating healthy is just as important as exercising. If you are not eating healthy, you won't lose weight.

And you need to run to eliminate the excess fat around your stomach area. You'll do more justice to your sixpack if you run. No matter how much pilates you do, you won't see your six pack if you don't run.

It is a healthy weight.

I lost 5 kg just be running over the course of 2 months. ---That's just over 10 lb.

It's a lot of hard work! But I did it with persistence running everyday. You can do it too! Good luck!

Answer 5

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity. Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate this formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here is an excellent website that will calculate a suggested body weight based on several different formulas: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 6

At this point with all the execise your are getting, you should start focusing on a healthier diet. This will do the trick!

Answer 7

I agree you look just fine now. Just stay healthy and you won't go wrong.

Answer 8

You look good now.