Had to share Great News! (Long)
Big grins going on here. I had to share this because one, I am so damn happy about it and two, I think it might help others struggling with some of the same issues I have been.
I want to start by saying I am not sharing this to brag (well maybe just a little because I am very proud of myself) or to make ANYONE feel bad. I am so happy and had to share because you people get me! LOL
As anyone *****ads my post or talks to me on a regular bases will know I have reached a point in my weight loss journey where I was confused about weight vs clothing size. I was having huge body issues based on what is in the mirror, what is on my body, what the scale was saying and what those damn BMI charts suggested. Let me explain a little. The BMI chart stated that for my height my weight should be in the 118lbs to the 153lb range. WTH, that is a huge range. So I thought a goal weight of somewhere in the middle would probably be a great place to start. "I" set my goal weight at 130 to 135. I also decided based on looking at others that are about the same height as me that I would like to be in a size 4 jeans. Again this is all something I have set for myself. My doctors just tell me that they want me to be healthy and not focus on a weight. LOL Like that will ever happen.
Here lately I hit a plateau which usually means you are getting close to the end of your EASY weight loss goals. I am only 8 months out and thought this was way too soon for that to be happening but it was. So during the 30 day challenge I did everything under the sun to get the scale to move. I upped calories, I lowered calories, I upped workouts, I skipped workouts. I upped protein, I drank more water. I was trying everything and the scale wasn't budging and the clothes weren't getting looser. I so bad wanted to get to my goal this severely depressed me. It was recommended to me that I should have a body fat test done. Money being an issue meaning I don't have any extra right now, I didn't see how I was going to get it done.
So now for the good news. I went to the gym on Friday and went t the fitness desk. I spoke to the guy there which just so happens to be head of the fitness department and asked about the tests. They are done there at the gym and are totally complementary. So I asked to schedule one and he said he had time so we did it. He measured my body fat, my strength, my flexibility, my VO2 max (cardio fit), weight. He was able to do a fitness analysis and discussed goals with me. It was a very enlightening experience. He informed my that right now I am at 28.3% body fat, my BM is 26.8, My fitness age is 38 (I will be 37 in June)and that if I keep my muscle mass I have right now I need to weigh 147 in order to have 17% body fat. So in non fitness expert terms what this means is, I am still in the overweight category according to BMI but not by much. I am not overweight in my body fat %. I am average. 19% body fat in a female is considered excellent. We did a scenario to get me to 17% body fat which would be at 147lbs. I being the optimist I am decided that based on all this information my new goal weight will be 145 which means I am only 24lbs (of fat) away. ( I currently weigh 168 to 170 depending on time of day, only 48lbs of that is fat) WooHoo! I finally have an educated goal weight that is attainable.
Now as I work out and build muscle which I am working on as well then the numbers will change slightly. All that would mean is if I lose down to 145 and continue building muscle then my fat % will be lower than 17% which is better than excellent health! 12% is what most extreme FEMALE athletes are at. As for sizes, I am currently in an 8 (which is finally starting to get loose) and can wear some 6's(wore a pair of 6 jeans to the stock show yesterday). I still think a 4 is doable so that goal hasn't changed. So I think the reason I am heavier than others but in a smaller size is do to the fact that I am mostly muscle!! I love saying that! I am mostly muscle!!!!! LOL
I had to share my good news. This puts me in such a positive place now. I have much more finite goals to work towards which is what this OCD person needed. I am almost there folks and I am only 8 months out!!!! That is why I am so proud of myself. I also wanted to share so if there were others out there struggling with these same issues I would strongly suggest getting a fitness test done. It really helps put it all into perspective. I want to say a special thank you to Tawnya for suggesting the fitness test. I am so happy I have such a knowledgeable good friend to pull resources from! Now I need to pick her brain on how to burn up this fat and keep the muscle!
Love you all,
Jenn
I want to start by saying I am not sharing this to brag (well maybe just a little because I am very proud of myself) or to make ANYONE feel bad. I am so happy and had to share because you people get me! LOL
As anyone *****ads my post or talks to me on a regular bases will know I have reached a point in my weight loss journey where I was confused about weight vs clothing size. I was having huge body issues based on what is in the mirror, what is on my body, what the scale was saying and what those damn BMI charts suggested. Let me explain a little. The BMI chart stated that for my height my weight should be in the 118lbs to the 153lb range. WTH, that is a huge range. So I thought a goal weight of somewhere in the middle would probably be a great place to start. "I" set my goal weight at 130 to 135. I also decided based on looking at others that are about the same height as me that I would like to be in a size 4 jeans. Again this is all something I have set for myself. My doctors just tell me that they want me to be healthy and not focus on a weight. LOL Like that will ever happen.
Here lately I hit a plateau which usually means you are getting close to the end of your EASY weight loss goals. I am only 8 months out and thought this was way too soon for that to be happening but it was. So during the 30 day challenge I did everything under the sun to get the scale to move. I upped calories, I lowered calories, I upped workouts, I skipped workouts. I upped protein, I drank more water. I was trying everything and the scale wasn't budging and the clothes weren't getting looser. I so bad wanted to get to my goal this severely depressed me. It was recommended to me that I should have a body fat test done. Money being an issue meaning I don't have any extra right now, I didn't see how I was going to get it done.
So now for the good news. I went to the gym on Friday and went t the fitness desk. I spoke to the guy there which just so happens to be head of the fitness department and asked about the tests. They are done there at the gym and are totally complementary. So I asked to schedule one and he said he had time so we did it. He measured my body fat, my strength, my flexibility, my VO2 max (cardio fit), weight. He was able to do a fitness analysis and discussed goals with me. It was a very enlightening experience. He informed my that right now I am at 28.3% body fat, my BM is 26.8, My fitness age is 38 (I will be 37 in June)and that if I keep my muscle mass I have right now I need to weigh 147 in order to have 17% body fat. So in non fitness expert terms what this means is, I am still in the overweight category according to BMI but not by much. I am not overweight in my body fat %. I am average. 19% body fat in a female is considered excellent. We did a scenario to get me to 17% body fat which would be at 147lbs. I being the optimist I am decided that based on all this information my new goal weight will be 145 which means I am only 24lbs (of fat) away. ( I currently weigh 168 to 170 depending on time of day, only 48lbs of that is fat) WooHoo! I finally have an educated goal weight that is attainable.
Now as I work out and build muscle which I am working on as well then the numbers will change slightly. All that would mean is if I lose down to 145 and continue building muscle then my fat % will be lower than 17% which is better than excellent health! 12% is what most extreme FEMALE athletes are at. As for sizes, I am currently in an 8 (which is finally starting to get loose) and can wear some 6's(wore a pair of 6 jeans to the stock show yesterday). I still think a 4 is doable so that goal hasn't changed. So I think the reason I am heavier than others but in a smaller size is do to the fact that I am mostly muscle!! I love saying that! I am mostly muscle!!!!! LOL
I had to share my good news. This puts me in such a positive place now. I have much more finite goals to work towards which is what this OCD person needed. I am almost there folks and I am only 8 months out!!!! That is why I am so proud of myself. I also wanted to share so if there were others out there struggling with these same issues I would strongly suggest getting a fitness test done. It really helps put it all into perspective. I want to say a special thank you to Tawnya for suggesting the fitness test. I am so happy I have such a knowledgeable good friend to pull resources from! Now I need to pick her brain on how to burn up this fat and keep the muscle!
Love you all,
Jenn
I'm not perfect but I'm me and that is good enough!
Wow that is VERY good news and I'm so happy for you. I KNOW that you look fantastic where you are right now and I think the reason you look so darn good is that you really DON'T have very far left to go. So let's move on to the next challenge so you will be even closer!!
~Stephanie~
RNY revision from lapband 7/30/07...TT/BL 10/9/08 and at GOAL
I am ready for the next challenge. I know these last 24 lbs will be my hardest so I am really thinking about goals to set for Feb. that will help me get closer to what I want out of this weight loss journey. Thank you for your encouraging words and for doing the challenge.
Jenn
Jenn
I'm not perfect but I'm me and that is good enough!
Thank you so much Lynnette,
Yes I will be 37 in June but I don't feel 37 so I am glad I don't look it. LOL
I was pretty happy about the jeans. I bought those jeans last month. I went and tried on several pairs of 6's 4 to be exact. All of them went on and all but one would button. I bought the ones that wouldn't button. They were motivation for me to keep focused on losing the weight. Granted when I tried all those pairs on I wouldn't have WORN any of them out even though the buttoned. Yesterday I wore the 6's that didn't button a month a go and was very comfortable in them so it was a good accomplishment. Now I need to go buy some 4's so I don't get distracted! LOL
Jenn
Yes I will be 37 in June but I don't feel 37 so I am glad I don't look it. LOL
I was pretty happy about the jeans. I bought those jeans last month. I went and tried on several pairs of 6's 4 to be exact. All of them went on and all but one would button. I bought the ones that wouldn't button. They were motivation for me to keep focused on losing the weight. Granted when I tried all those pairs on I wouldn't have WORN any of them out even though the buttoned. Yesterday I wore the 6's that didn't button a month a go and was very comfortable in them so it was a good accomplishment. Now I need to go buy some 4's so I don't get distracted! LOL
Jenn
I'm not perfect but I'm me and that is good enough!
Jenn,
WOW that is great news.. I know you needed to see all that stuff in numbers We however did not need to see anything in numbers. You are obviously so much smaller than others that say they are in the same size as you are. If is funny how each person looks so diff rent when they are wearing the same exact size. You are made up of so much muscle and it shows up on the scale but not on your body size.
You are not bragging when you post about all your accomplishments. You are stating the facts. You have earned the right to shout from the roof top if you want to.. YOU GO GIRL..
WOW that is great news.. I know you needed to see all that stuff in numbers We however did not need to see anything in numbers. You are obviously so much smaller than others that say they are in the same size as you are. If is funny how each person looks so diff rent when they are wearing the same exact size. You are made up of so much muscle and it shows up on the scale but not on your body size.
You are not bragging when you post about all your accomplishments. You are stating the facts. You have earned the right to shout from the roof top if you want to.. YOU GO GIRL..
Smile, it increases your face value.
Bragging? Um be an octopus and pat yourself on the back girlfriend!!! You deserve it!!! You've worked really hard at it!! I can attest to the H U G E E N O R M O U S change from the first time I met you back in May 2008 until now. You are going to be where you need to be, WHEN you need to be!! Remember, 1 lb or 150 lbs, it's all a goal that's been met!!
Love you!
Blessings,
Nina
Love you!
Blessings,
Nina
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