Worth it to lose those last five pounds?

[Anonymous]

Another way to look at it:

If you lose five pounds, it's not like you can't gain them back if you're not happy with how you look or feel.

If you continue eating your cookies, biscotti, muffins, pancakes, etc., you may eventually gain, and it will be much more difficult to lose ten pounds, versus your current five.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you answered your own question. Not worth it. Enjoy your body.

This. It sounds like you look great! Enjoy!

Very sweet! Sometimes DCUM surprises me.

Well, it's very possible the non-sweet comments were deleted! We'll never know!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, I am 46, done with kids, not too worried about looking drawn like a PP mentioned but only because I am round-faced.

I know I can't spot reduce, but really there is not much else for the fat to come from! I am pretty darn thin. I guess I am a classic apple shape with skinny limbs and prone to a round belly.

I don't think I'd be able to sustain it, but boy would I love to have a flat tummy just for one last summer. But I just feel like I would be a raging bitch depriving myself of every delicious thing to eat.

If you're skinny all over, but have a belly, it could be from extra carbs and sugar. Also things like yogurt make people bloat. Cut out the carbs and sugar, but keep your calorie intake the same. Alternatively, eliminate certain foods (i.e., yogurt) for a week and see if that makes a difference in your belly.

I know yogurt makes me bloat, even the plain fat free version, but I still eat it because it's a staple in my diet.

Well that's the rub. I know it's the carbs and sugar. But I love carbs and sugar. They help me make it through the day! Is it worth it to cut them out and CRAVE them constantly just to have a flat tummy at 46?

I love my carbs and sweets too and 5 pounds is really nothing to stress over in my opinion. I imagine you have a great figure OP. However, every once in a while I do cut the junk/sweets for a month or so. I feel like shit the first couple of days but after that I don't miss it at all and I find my skin looks clearer which is a plus. Something to consider.

[Anonymous]

I literally just decided not to bother losing the last 5 lbs. I just read this article about yo yo dieting when you are already a healthy BMI, and it really hit home: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/yo-yo-dieting-isnt-just-counterproductive--it-could-put-you-at-risk/2017/03/27/329ecd90-0d9e-11e7-ab07-07d9f521f6b5_story.html?utm_term=.8548ea13b8aa

It's more important to think about healthy habits than to restrict food when you don't need to lose weight, because restricting food can end up backfiring on you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I literally just decided not to bother losing the last 5 lbs. I just read this article about yo yo dieting when you are already a healthy BMI, and it really hit home: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/yo-yo-dieting-isnt-just-counterproductive--it-could-put-you-at-risk/2017/03/27/329ecd90-0d9e-11e7-ab07-07d9f521f6b5_story.html?utm_term=.8548ea13b8aa

It's more important to think about healthy habits than to restrict food when you don't need to lose weight, because restricting food can end up backfiring on you.

Not questioning your decision, but restricting food is very different than cutting out cookies, biscotti, muffins, pancakes, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here, I am 46, done with kids, not too worried about looking drawn like a PP mentioned but only because I am round-faced.

I know I can't spot reduce, but really there is not much else for the fat to come from! I am pretty darn thin. I guess I am a classic apple shape with skinny limbs and prone to a round belly.

I don't think I'd be able to sustain it, but boy would I love to have a flat tummy just for one last summer. But I just feel like I would be a raging bitch depriving myself of every delicious thing to eat.

If you're skinny all over, but have a belly, it could be from extra carbs and sugar. Also things like yogurt make people bloat. Cut out the carbs and sugar, but keep your calorie intake the same. Alternatively, eliminate certain foods (i.e., yogurt) for a week and see if that makes a difference in your belly.

I know yogurt makes me bloat, even the plain fat free version, but I still eat it because it's a staple in my diet.

Well that's the rub. I know it's the carbs and sugar. But I love carbs and sugar. They help me make it through the day! Is it worth it to cut them out and CRAVE them constantly just to have a flat tummy at 46?

I love my carbs and sweets too and 5 pounds is really nothing to stress over in my opinion. I imagine you have a great figure OP. However, every once in a while I do cut the junk/sweets for a month or so. I feel like shit the first couple of days but after that I don't miss it at all and I find my skin looks clearer which is a plus. Something to consider.

This would be a plus -- I get acne during my period and I wonder if this would help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I literally just decided not to bother losing the last 5 lbs. I just read this article about yo yo dieting when you are already a healthy BMI, and it really hit home: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/yo-yo-dieting-isnt-just-counterproductive--it-could-put-you-at-risk/2017/03/27/329ecd90-0d9e-11e7-ab07-07d9f521f6b5_story.html?utm_term=.8548ea13b8aa

It's more important to think about healthy habits than to restrict food when you don't need to lose weight, because restricting food can end up backfiring on you.

Not questioning your decision, but restricting food is very different than cutting out cookies, biscotti, muffins, pancakes, etc.

Cutting out "all refined carbs" (sounds like what you are saying) definitely is restriction. If you can lose 5lbs easily by cutting out a muffin a week, sure go for it. But creating a calorie deficit to lose 5 lbs when you are already a normal BMI is likely going to take more than that.

[Anonymous]

I'm truly terrible at dieting. I just hate it. So when I need to lose I up my workouts.

[Anonymous]

I would just try to go from "pretty good shape" to "great shape" and see what happens instead of dieting.

I am 51 and don't have a pot belly but I am in great shape and let myself have dessert when I feel like it. I eat well most of the time and never go on diets.

[Anonymous]

NOT worth it.

I lost the last five pounds. My tummy is always, always flat now. Unfortunately, my boobs went down like two sizes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NOT worth it.

I lost the last five pounds. My tummy is always, always flat now. Unfortunately, my boobs went down like two sizes.

Doesn't happen to everyone. I am the 51 yo above you. I am a c cup which is what I have always been and they look great with a flat stomach.

[Anonymous]

sounds like you are really thin but have a bit of a belly. Possible that you have a separation of the rectus abdominis? There are specific exercises for this and ones to avoid. Maybe you could flatten your belly and still eat cake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NOT worth it.

I lost the last five pounds. My tummy is always, always flat now. Unfortunately, my boobs went down like two sizes.

Doesn't happen to everyone. I am the 51 yo above you. I am a c cup which is what I have always been and they look great with a flat stomach.

You lost weight?

[Anonymous]

There are days I really want to get back under 125 pounds (I'm currently 130). But I'm still a size 4-6 and happy with my build--I have to remind myself that I'm really just bothered by the number, not my looks or size. I love sweets and I love to eat out. It's just not worth it to me to give up what gives me a little bit of pleasure to weigh less and probably still wear the same size and not look much different. I read other people's posts about their diets and never allowing themselves sugar or a treat and it makes me sad for them. My fiancé finds me to be really hot just the way I am!

[Anonymous]

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