just 10 lbs?

Question

i'm 5'2" and 115 lbs. i've recently gained about 15 lbs and i think i would look and feel better if i weighed about 100 or 105. i have a really small frame and i don't carry extra weight very well.

i've been jogging a few times a week and eating healthy. i'm eating less calories and everything, but i'm not losing any weight! i've been dieting for over a month and i still haven't lost any weight. and i just want to lose 10 lbs anyway, how hard could it be? anyone have any suggestions of how i could lose the weight? like any foods that speed metabolism or exercises that burn a lot of calories?

thanks!

Answer 1

how old are you? i am 5'2" as well and i weigh about 110 lbs and my weight usually fluctuates between that and 107. it really isn't healthy to drop below that. i promise that what you see in the mirror isn't what other people see. i often feel "huge" but then i see skinny people who turn out to be the same size clothes as me. just keep exercising and don't worry about "dieting" just try to be healthy.

Answer 2

O.k. what you should do, is start running once every day or every other day. Start walking to different places if you can. Foods that are good to eat are things such as protein bars (sometimes they taste like crap) Granola bars or anything with fewer calories in it. No soda they are the worst trust me when i cut them out i lost weight much more easy. Loosing ten pounds can be difficult because of the temptations. So just set your self a goal. The amount of weight in an amount of time so for example You want to loose 10lbs in 2 weeks. Which is an o.k time limit. Ignore the want to eat certain foods. Also if you drink alcohol that can add on to the weight.
Hope this helped

Answer 3

Quit drinking all soda! Diet soda is the worst. Replace all your drinks with water.

Make sure you drink 8 - 8 ounce glasses or more of clean, pure water daily.

Be sure you are getting enough good, healthy fats, i.e. olive oil, nuts and seeds.

Do some weight bearing exercises also as it will continue to burn fat for 24 hours after the exercise.

Also, don't eat at night. Those calories tend to add lbs. (Speaking from current experience! Need to lose 10-12 lbs myself! LOL)

Answer 4

Emily, the answer about muscle weight is correct--if you're building muscles, that can add weight. When I was in high school, I was the kicker on my football team and I had calfs like watermelons from so much leg muscle development. When I graduated and did not do that anymore, I lost maybe 10 pounds without trying. Later on, I put on some weight and had to put my belt in a fatter hole. Have you noticed your clothes getting tight around the waist and hips? The way I solved it is buying clothes for my normal size then started altering my diet to finally get into them. That was a BIG incentive! I refused to buy slacks, briefs or shorts to accommodate my bigger self. When I got down a bit, I wore them but they were uncomfortable. Everytime I thought of eating something fattening, I looked at my belt, back in its regular hole, thought how uncomfortable I was, and pushed the food aside. That might work for you. Don't pamper your new weight by buying bigger panties, slacks, or skirts. Suffer yourself into the regular styles and sizes. Worked for me, hope it does for you.

Answer 5

The ironic thing about working out is that muscle weights more than fat, so you could actually be trimmer now but weight about the same. Some easy things to do is to convert all your activities into mini workouts. ie walk to work, park your car in a far spot, take the stairs rather than elevators/escalators. A diet trick would be to use a dessert plate rather than a dinner plate when plating your food.

Answer 6

i'm in the same boat as you, exactly.

i'm 5'2" and 120ish. i used to be 108 but i too have recently gained 12-14 lbs and i KNOW i would look and feel better at 109-112. i need serious help losing the weight. :(

Answer 7

Rule of thumb for weight loss: Diet= 70% exercise= 30%
Great 7 step plan to follow for LASTING and healthy results (My sources are I've been a world-class athlete since age 6, read tons about this for years including Gunnar Peterson's book The Workout [he's trainer to A list celebrities] and Tony Robbin's "The Body You Deserve" and after educating my brother, he lost 45 pounds in 4 months and has kept it off for 1.5 years):
1. Awareness of what you eat by keeping a diet journal to see where ure going wrong plus writing down very specific goals w/a time frame on them (be realistic yet firm) and view them on a regular basis. Also- tell someone about your progress toward your goals on a regular basis- this will keep you accountable. I have an excel spreadsheet that lists all my goals and my weekly progress toward them and I share them with my boyfriend each week so we can discuss it. Choose someone encouraging and motivating that wants to see you succeed. Family and best friends are great choices.
2. Best cardio is running in terms of weight loss. It is however, very high-impact and can lead to injuries. If you get injured- 2nd best is rowing, 3rd is cycling (both of which are less impact). You should be doing cardio minimum 4 times a week 30min.-1 hr. Weight loss heart rate range is one where you can carry on a conversation w/o a big struggle.
3. Resistance program to help firm muscles and give a pretty tone (u can't spot-reduce- weight training results per individual body part will only be visible after the fat layer is off from the cardio). You should do this 2-3 times a week for 30 min-1 hr each time. It's important to have that break in between so your muscles can rest. Remember- each muscle gained= more calories lost on a daily basis b/c this revs up your metabolism! Jessica Biel is a great model for a muscular gorgeous body. Look at a picture of her and visualize your face on her body. The mind's thoughts literally create your reality and destiny. This has been proven over the centuries.
4. 3 meals/2snacks per day: high fiber/ high protein helps keep you full and eat low carb unless its good complex carbs like salad and fruit and whole-grains. Bottom line: eat the natural foods our ancestors ate, no processed junk. The best foods for you are filled with FIBER (shoot for 35 gms a day- this will curb cravings like heck!) Anna Kournikova eats a fruit and has a glass of water 30 min before her meals to be fuller and eat less (you should always do this, esp b4 going out to eat where temptations are large). When you eat great, nutrient-packed foods, you dont need to obsess over counting calories- so many better things to occupy your time with, like reading! A clever mind will take you farther in life than a beautiful body :) Bottom line- keep perspective and don't let this consume you to the point of being OCD. Also, no diet sodas- the fake sugars actually make ure body crave more sugary stuff. Stick to tea (coffee makes your body crash and can increase appetite) and water and never bring bad foods into your house. A woman should never go under 1200 cals a day by the way, slightly more for a man...very unhealthy. Breakfast= eat like a king, Lunch= eat like a prince, and Dinner= eat like a pauper. Lastly, take a multivitamin each day...go to Whole Foods and ask them which is a really high-quality one, b/c it's not just taking a MV but the better ones dont cheat you on the grams and your body absorbs the vitamins/minerals best. Ask what is a good daily regimen for your gender, but don't let them oversell you. The most you should need is a multi and maybe fish oils.
5. Americans in general want things QUICK and easy, we are impatient- you must be patient in terms of your results and never give up. Additionally, this is a LIFESTYLE change for LIFE: There are NOOO get-thin quick schemes, PERIOD. If u abuse your body u will ruin your metabolism and in the future u will gain weight MUCH easier than today. Diet pills will kill you as quickly as they helped kill Anna Nicole Smith. They are no better than drugs so don't take the cheap lazy way out.
6. Weigh yourself once a week, never more often than that but get all measurements- waist circumference, body fat %, muscle %, water % (there are good digital scales that do this) b/c u could be gaining muscle which weighs more than fat or be full of water and be like- why the heck wont i lose weight! and then binge on donuts :) no no no! and reward yourself when you make progress! make it fun or else you'll quit sooner than later.
7. Drink min. 2 liters of water per day (more for men) and whenever you're stressed- take DEEP BREATHS rather than reaching for food. Breathe in this ratio: Inhale for 5 counts, hold for 20 counts, exhale for 10 counts. If you do 10 of these 3x/day you'll be releasing toxins, decreasing appetite, & your energy and vitality will boom. This is why people lose weight doing yoga which on its own doesnt lose many calories. Oxygen is so so important.

You can do it! Good luck, keep a positive attitude, and never give up! :)

Answer 8

well dont just cut calories stop eatin junk food and soda and u will be sure to looso the wieght