140s trying to get to 120s

[Anonymous]

Hello, I’m 5’0”. At my top weight I was 160, and I’ve worked for a year, and gotten it down to 144 at a new low. (I bounce between 146-149 now regularly). I’ve hit 144 about 3 times, but can’t seem to get below it.

*Im looking to take my progress and really keep going, getting down to the 120s*

Most of the work losing wasn’t done over a year. It was done in short spurts. And then I lose focus, and I can maintain like I said just a few pounds above my low.

I was food journaling. I kept track of my weight that morning, what I ate, and my weight the next day. Exercise was consistent, non-existent or not really a factor I’m pushing. I’m more focused on food choices.

In this journal I have 11 of these successful breakfast-lunch-dinner combos, that allowed me to lose weight the following morning.

What should I do with this information? It’s evidence of a daily plan that worked for me. Should I re-create those exact meals???

[Anonymous]

I won’t type in all 11, but here are 2 sample days.

B-Canadian bacon, scrambled eggs
L-hummus and healthier tortilla chips. Grapes.
D-bolognese sauce over rice

B-Greek yogurt, chopped trail mix, cinnamon and apple
L-banana, bobo muffins, my homemade trail mix/granola bar thing. Roast cauli + potatoes
D-burger without bun. Lettuce wrap and tomato, condiments

[Anonymous]

I don’t think the food you eat one day impacts your weight the following day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think the food you eat one day impacts your weight the following day.

I agree. But what about the other days?
If I’m 146 Monday, 146 or 147 Tuesday, what I ate didn’t really help me.

There being only 11 days that I went down, it seems helpful to know what I ate the previous day.

You’re right I’m also only tracking to the pound. So I could have been 147.9 then 147.2, and I didn’t take note.

[Anonymous]

I know it’s not a science, but I can’t help but notice the *other* days that the weight did not drop. Those don’t necessarily feel like meals I should replicate.

[Anonymous]

I've never gotten past my plateau

[Anonymous]

Mounjaro. I started at your current weight (with the difference that I gained 20 lb in the previous two to three years. I tried mounjaro and in less than a year I lost the weight, without effort. Such a relief of having to think about food constantly.
Try it.

[Anonymous]

You need more vegetables. Switch out the carbs.

Dip baby carrots in the hummus
Use cauliflower rice instead of rice

When hungry, go for protein with veggies or fruit. Eg, apple with peanut butter (keep the BP to 2 Tablespoons), pickle wrapped in roast turkey, hard boiled egg with celery

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need more vegetables. Switch out the carbs.

Dip baby carrots in the hummus
Use cauliflower rice instead of rice

When hungry, go for protein with veggies or fruit. Eg, apple with peanut butter (keep the BP to 2 Tablespoons), pickle wrapped in roast turkey, hard boiled egg with celery

This. You are eating too many carbs. Cut out the fruit, rice, bread etc. entirely. Replace with veggies, protein, or beans.

[Anonymous]

Fruit in moderation is fine, even important, but stick to fruits with lots of fiber (like apples) and anti-inflammatory properties (like blueberries). Eating “high sugar water” fruit like watermelon, melons, and pomegranate can quickly lead to weight gain.

Here’s a good filling breakfast or evening snack (at least two hours before bed if really hungry) for weight loss:

3/4 cup (or more) of sugar-free, plain Greek yogurt
A half handful of crushed walnuts
A half handful of blueberries

For variety, in the mornings only (not near bedtime), when you need more energy, mix in a half-handful of a low-sugar, whole grain granola. I like Wegman’s “Ancient Grain” mix with quinoa and amaranth.

[Anonymous]

Your portion sizes are probably too big as well. Get a scale and smaller plates/bowls. Measure out everything. Drink water at the first signs of hunger to stave it off. Chew gum.

[Anonymous]

OP- Aim to walk 5 miles a day. Walking is the only form of exercise that doesn't cause hunger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fruit in moderation is fine, even important, but stick to fruits with lots of fiber (like apples) and anti-inflammatory properties (like blueberries). Eating “high sugar water” fruit like watermelon, melons, and pomegranate can quickly lead to weight gain.

Here’s a good filling breakfast or evening snack (at least two hours before bed if really hungry) for weight loss:

3/4 cup (or more) of sugar-free, plain Greek yogurt
A half handful of crushed walnuts
A half handful of blueberries

For variety, in the mornings only (not near bedtime), when you need more energy, mix in a half-handful of a low-sugar, whole grain granola. I like Wegman’s “Ancient Grain” mix with quinoa and amaranth.

Laughable.

[Anonymous]

Op, first off congrats! I am 5'2 and only managed to get off and keep off about 8 lbs or so--I did have more than 10 off but curse Halloween. I went from about 148 to 137 and back to 141. I had the best luck with intermittent fastings. Basically don't eat after 8pm and then have breakfast/lunch at 11isham. I just discovered increasing my protien really works to keep me full as well. I have only been at it since April and the holidays set me back but I find water and black coffee work well in the mornings. I also exercise--gym or walk or dance class--at least 4 days a week. I think if I could up it to 6, it would help immensely!

[Anonymous]

First of all, you should not be weighing yourself everyday. Your weight is affected a lot by your hormones. In fact, your weight is different in the morning and at night.

Second, your eating is fine and looks sustainable. At this point, you should really focus on exercise or even just daily movement.

I am 5 feet tall and weigh about 120 but my weight fluctuates throughout the month bc of my period. During summers I get below 120 mostly bc I move more during warmer months.

I probably eat the same as you but I exercise almost everyday. Strength training twice a week, run 20 plus miles a week, etc. I walk at least 2 plus miles a day.

Unless you want to starve yourself, it’s not sustainable trying to lose weight just based on eating. You’re only 5 feet tall and need 1200 and less calories to maintain your weight.