Can't lose the last 5 lbs. Help!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are doctors so afraid to tell people to lose weight? I think the old govt charts are correct. 5ft = 100lbs and then add 5lbs for every inch over 5ft. Athletes will be a bit heavier.
So 5'5" would be 125. Why is that now too skinny now? Because everyone else is so big?

Because people are too fat. The average woman is a size 16-18. No one she is losing enough weight to be a size 2-4 which is where the weight chart you are mentioning would put her. Plus people hate to be told they are fat and complain about drs being rude and insensitive if they say so. Then they write a bad online review.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’5 and would love to be 130. Sounds like your body is where it needs to be. The number on the scale doesn’t equate to health and perfect beauty. How do your clothes fit?

You sound too thin.

Really? According to BMI for 5'5'' 114-145 lbs is the healthy weight range. I know everyone is built differently, but I can't imagine a goal of 125 is "too thin" to still be healthy.

All I know is my doctor told me that 145 was ideal weight for me and I am only 5'2". That's my goal and before anyone calls 145 fat that is what I was told. 130 for me would be thin and i imagine if i was taller it would be too skinny. Op is free to ignore my advice, of course.

You have to understand that the number your Dr gave you as a goal is what he/she thinks is the most realistic weight loss you can manage. At 5’2” your ideal by the current BMI standards for normal weight are 104-135. If you are old and obese (and have been overweight some time) telling you to weigh 110 lbs isn’t going to happen and will likely only discourage you. That is why he said 145 is your ideal- it puts you in a better place than you are now and is attainable.

NP here. The young woman in this video is 5'3 and 140 lbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efIsAmwMgs

115 lbs would look unhealthy on some at that height and perfect on others.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’5 and would love to be 130. Sounds like your body is where it needs to be. The number on the scale doesn’t equate to health and perfect beauty. How do your clothes fit?

You sound too thin.

Really? According to BMI for 5'5'' 114-145 lbs is the healthy weight range. I know everyone is built differently, but I can't imagine a goal of 125 is "too thin" to still be healthy.

All I know is my doctor told me that 145 was ideal weight for me and I am only 5'2". That's my goal and before anyone calls 145 fat that is what I was told. 130 for me would be thin and i imagine if i was taller it would be too skinny. Op is free to ignore my advice, of course.

You have to understand that the number your Dr gave you as a goal is what he/she thinks is the most realistic weight loss you can manage. At 5’2” your ideal by the current BMI standards for normal weight are 104-135. If you are old and obese (and have been overweight some time) telling you to weigh 110 lbs isn’t going to happen and will likely only discourage you. That is why he said 145 is your ideal- it puts you in a better place than you are now and is attainable.

NP here. The young woman in this video is 5'3 and 140 lbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efIsAmwMgs

115 lbs would look unhealthy on some at that height and perfect on others.

The woman in that video looks every bit of 140 lbs to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

I disagree. People were calling me fat. As far as the too thin comment I was saying out of concern, not criticism. Thanks for confirming what I thought you would say! People never change.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

I disagree. People were calling me fat. As far as the too thin comment I was saying out of concern, not criticism. Thanks for confirming what I thought you would say! People never change.

Do you think your fat? It seems that is the real problem. Maybe this is the wrong thread for you to be reading as it seems to push your buttons

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

I disagree. People were calling me fat. As far as the too thin comment I was saying out of concern, not criticism. Thanks for confirming what I thought you would say! People never change.

Do you think your fat? It seems that is the real problem. Maybe this is the wrong thread for you to be reading as it seems to push your buttons

I am allowed to respond to any thread I wish. Have a great day!

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I am 5'2" and 130. That the top of the BMI. Doc told me not to gain anymore weight. I look fine in clothing, but not in my bikini!

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Anonymous wrote:I am 5'2" and 130. That the top of the BMI. Doc told me not to gain anymore weight. I look fine in clothing, but not in my bikini!

I hope to be that weight this time next year!

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What does 'working out' mean?

Elliptical crap for 20 minutes or actually running 5 miles? You probably need to up the intensity of your workout and try new routines. You need to be breaking a sweat and pushing your limits.

[Anonymous]

5 pound at any weight is not worth stressing over, you can hardly tell the difference without the scale

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:5 pound at any weight is not worth stressing over, you can hardly tell the difference without the scale

Actually if you are a small person it is noticeable. It puts me down nearly a clothing size

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

I disagree. People were calling me fat. As far as the too thin comment I was saying out of concern, not criticism. Thanks for confirming what I thought you would say! People never change.

Do you think your fat? It seems that is the real problem. Maybe this is the wrong thread for you to be reading as it seems to push your buttons

I"m the pp. I should have answered your question even though it doesn't make sense. Are you saying if I don't think I am fat than I don't need to lose weight? Where is you magic mirror?

Yes, I am fat and I so far I have lost 20 pounds. I need to lose a bit more but, very happy that I have lost that weight, in particular since I am going through menopause. Boo to you for being negative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

I disagree. People were calling me fat. As far as the too thin comment I was saying out of concern, not criticism. Thanks for confirming what I thought you would say! People never change.

Do you think your fat? It seems that is the real problem. Maybe this is the wrong thread for you to be reading as it seems to
push your buttons

I"m the pp. I should have answered your question even though it doesn't make sense. Are you saying if I don't think I am fat than I don't need to lose weight? Where is you magic mirror?

Yes, I am fat and I so far I have lost 20 pounds. I need to lose a bit more but, very happy that I have lost that weight, in particular since I am going through menopause. Boo to you for being negative.

OP has lost her weight and moved on. So should you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I am a Physician Assistant.
I counsel my patients to have a healthy BMI of 21 to 25. BUT, if the BMI is 26 and 27 and stable, and they really don't have other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic joint pain, I let them be. I have them focus on eating healthy food, limiting alcohol, exercising.

So the 5 2" lady at 145 may be one of those people, so her doctor did not give her a hard time, but instead encouraged a healthy lifestyle.

Bless you! I'm that lady. I'm not at 145 yet but, I have lost five more pounds. I don't want to say how much I weigh now because that poster is going to come on and say "your're still too fat, again!" And I don't need that.

No one was calling you too fat lady. You were calling people “too thin” based on a goal your Dr gave YOU that happens to be outside of the ideal BMI for your height, but that really has nothing to do with anyone else.

I disagree. People were calling me fat. As far as the too thin comment I was saying out of concern, not criticism. Thanks for confirming what I thought you would say! People never change.

Do you think your fat? It seems that is the real problem. Maybe this is the wrong thread for you to be reading as it seems to
push your buttons

I"m the pp. I should have answered your question even though it doesn't make sense. Are you saying if I don't think I am fat than I don't need to lose weight? Where is you magic mirror?

Yes, I am fat and I so far I have lost 20 pounds. I need to lose a bit more but, very happy that I have lost that weight, in particular since I am going through menopause. Boo to you for being negative.

OP has lost her weight and moved on. So should you.

Why don't you take your own advice?