weight to lose? if im..?

Question

i weigh 140... im 5'3 - 5'4 ish... i dont want to be like medium weight.. or chubby... i just want to be skinny, without looking "too skinny" how much weight should i lose?

Answer 1

I think you shouldnt concentrate on weight. You are probably fine at your current weight but instead concentrate on inches. You can do this by boosting your metabolism.


There are several ways to increase metabolism but lets look at the factors that drive your metabolism first.

* 1. Genetics - you have very little control, but you are not a prisoner of your genes.
* 2. Lean Muscle Mass - this one throws most people off because women think, oh no I dont want muscles and men think I guess I have to look like a body builder. Lean muscle mass is simply your weight minus the weight of your organs, bones, fluids and fat. You increase lean muscle mass primarily through eating properly, resistance exercise, and a lifestyle that doesnt promote catabolizing activites (smoking, heavy drinking and drug use)
* 3. Frequency of meals - the more meals the more the metabolic processes take place in your body and the faster your metabolism.
* 4. Water Intake - dehydration is a major drag on metabolism.
Most people are dehydrated and they dont know it.
* 5. Sleep - getting enough rest allows the body to function at a higher metabolic level.

Before beginning any program to speed up your metabolism its important to know what your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is. This is essentially your metabolism because its the number of calories you burn from normal everyday activities.
The goal is always to make this number as high as possible, because the higher your RMR its is more likely you will be lean or thin.
Here are the most important factors that influence RMR or metabolism.

Body Weight - A person with a greater body weight will have a higher RMR than a smaller person because their body has to work "harder" to support and maintain the extra weight. A weight gain that is attributed to a gain in fat mass will not affect RMR as much as a gain in muscle mass; however, overall weight gain regardless of body composition results in a higher RMR.

Body Composition - If two people are the same body weight, the person with more muscle will have a higher RMR than the person with less muscle because muscle is more metabolically active than fat. In fact, muscle burns two to four times more calories than fat at rest. Therefore, as a person gains muscle mass, their RMR is likely to increase.

Age - Resting metabolic rate gradually declines with age on the order of 2-3% per decade

Gender - Men have a higher RMR than women, primarily because of greater muscle mass.

Exercise - The effect of exercise on RMR is dependent on a number of factors, including the type of exercise, intensity and duration as well as individual and environmental factors. Burning calories even after the exercise session is over is referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). With cardiovascular training, RMR can be elevated for as long as eight hours after a 60-minute session of moderate intensity. A vigorous strength training session of 90 minutes can elevate RMR 11-12% two hours after the session; RMR can remain elevated as much as 9% the following morning. Most people, other than elite athletes, do not exercise at a high enough intensity to trigger a significant EPOC.

Food - The consumption of food creates an increase in energy expenditure called the thermic effect of food (TEF). This increase in energy expenditure is due to the energy the body needs to digest and absorb food. TEF peaks approximately 60-90 minutes after eating and may increase RMR for up to five hours depending on the size and composition of the meal.

Thyroid Levels - Untreated hypothyroidism can lower RMR by approximately 30%.

Menopause - On average, women gain about one pound per year during menopause. Weight gains may be related to decreases in muscle mass which decreases RMR.

Calorie restriction and exercise - Restrictive diets consisting of less than 1,000 calories per day can result in an acute decrease in resting metabolic rate. Adding an exercise program to a diet can preserve some but not all lean muscle tissue.

Answer 2

About 15.

Answer 3

I am about your size, i'm 5'5 about 125 pounds. People always tell me that i need to eat more so i won't look so skinny. I am healthy with a BMI of 20 so i would recommend dropping to 120 given your current weight and height.

Answer 4

Good you would have tape worm. It is like a worm within your significant gut that eats the entire meals that you just eat earlier than it certainly reaches your belly. Otherwise you might have a really perfect rapid metabolism...Both method talk to your mom and dad and time table a medical professionals appointment. :)

Answer 5

Well you COULD have tape malicious program. It's like a malicious program within your giant gut that eats all the meals that you simply consume earlier than it truthfully reaches your belly. OR you might have a SUPER rapid metabolism...both approach speak in your mother and father and time table a medical professionals appointment. :)

Answer 6

natural applesauce is an excellent dip for fruits such as bananas and melons

Answer 7

opt for self checkout wait in line for 7 minutes ring yourself up for another 10 bag your own grub and load up the car

Answer 8

automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time that way you re less likely to make an unhealthy last minute food choice

Answer 9

Better to avoid diet when you re under a lot of stress

Answer 10

cut your lawn with a push mower for 17 minutes