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Anonymous wrote:^that was my quip, but in all seriousness, what bothers you about 145? Is it the way your close fit? Is it fay accumulation in a certain spot? It may not be excessive related. This may be something you need invasive or non invasive procedures for.

Op - I was consistently 135 before having kids. Then I had 3 kids in 5 years. Have never gotten back down to 135. When I got married I was 125. So it’s sort of depressing to be 145 now.

Did you lift weights then as much as you do now? I'm also in my 40s and weigh more than I did before kids but I workout like crazy and have so much more muscle. It's not about the scale (which still says you're a perfectly healthy weight), it's about your strength and tone.

OP, I was in your exact boat, except a couple of years older (47). But I, similar to you, was 123 pounds at my wedding 20+ years ago and in the low- to mid-130s through my 30s. After the birth of my third child in my early 40s, I had trouble losing the baby weight, and then COVID lockdown didn't help.

I started GLP-1 on January 4 when I was 145 pounds, also at 5'7. I understand that I was not overweight, but I was heavier than I wanted to be. None of my pants fit. My belly was hanging over my belt. I just felt bad about myself.

I have lost 17 pounds and feel wonderful. Everything fits me again. I just came back from a vacation and it was the first time in years where I didn't feel self-conscious in my bathing suit. I can almost see abs! DH keeps telling me I look unbelievable. I am so happy I did this.

The GLP-1 (tirzepatide) made it so that I didn't think about food all the time and felt much less hungry. Eating filled me up quickly and the feeling of fullness lasted many hours. So it allowed me to have a calorie deficit without suffering.

I'd like to lose a couple of more pounds and then I don't know what my path will be. I am loathe to stop this medication and possibly return to being hungry all the time and trying to fight my cravings. But maybe, now returned to my happy weight, my motivation will be enough to keep me here. If not, I'm fine with continuing the drug.

1500 calories is too much, 1200 for active, 900 for inactive

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Anonymous wrote:^that was my quip, but in all seriousness, what bothers you about 145? Is it the way your close fit? Is it fay accumulation in a certain spot? It may not be excessive related. This may be something you need invasive or non invasive procedures for.

Op - I was consistently 135 before having kids. Then I had 3 kids in 5 years. Have never gotten back down to 135. When I got married I was 125. So it’s sort of depressing to be 145 now.

Are you the same person you were when you married? If not, why do you expect your body to be the same?

If you’re healthy, focus on keeping yourself healthy.

If all you’ve learned in all these years is to define yourself by a number you see on a scale, get Ozempic and book an appointment with a therapist so that your 3 kids don’t turn out like you.

Anonymous wrote:^that was my quip, but in all seriousness, what bothers you about 145? Is it the way your close fit? Is it fay accumulation in a certain spot? It may not be excessive related. This may be something you need invasive or non invasive procedures for.

Op - I was consistently 135 before having kids. Then I had 3 kids in 5 years. Have never gotten back down to 135. When I got married I was 125. So it’s sort of depressing to be 145 now.

^that was my quip, but in all seriousness, what bothers you about 145? Is it the way your close fit? Is it fay accumulation in a certain spot? It may not be excessive related. This may be something you need invasive or non invasive procedures for.

Yes you need to starve yourself and possibly lose muscle mass

If you are already counting calories and only eating 1500 a day, it sounds like that’s where your body wants to be. 5’7 145 is a healthy weight

Oh man I’m 5’5 and 165 and would love to be 5’7 145 you are not overweight!

I think you should focus on health and how you feel more than weight. Sounds like you’re quite strong! Focus on strength and flexibility. Focus on sleep and energy.

What are you eating? Even at 1500 calories, what you eat influences your hormones and metabolism, and can make you hold on to the weight.

Anonymous wrote:If you want to lose weight your two options are to eat less or exercise more.

OP - I already track my calories and I only eat around 1500 calories a day. Should I decrease it even more?

If you want to lose weight your two options are to eat less or exercise more.

GLP-1s if you really want to do it although you are at a healthy weight.

Anonymous wrote:I am 41 and about 10 pounds heavier than I want to be. I lift weights 3 times a week, walk around 15,000+ steps a day every day, and run 3ish miles a few times a week. I am 5'7" and 145 pounds. Realistically I would like to be 135. Ideally I would like to be 125. Is this even possible at my age? Do I just have to starve myself? I don't really drink (maybe 2 glasses of wine a week) and eat healthy (trying to increase protein). I had 3 large babies in my 30s but last kid was born 5 years ago. Should I just resign myself to being overweight?

You aren't overweight? You are smack dab in the middle of a normal, healthy weight.

I am 41 and about 10 pounds heavier than I want to be. I lift weights 3 times a week, walk around 15,000+ steps a day every day, and run 3ish miles a few times a week. I am 5'7" and 145 pounds. Realistically I would like to be 135. Ideally I would like to be 125. Is this even possible at my age? Do I just have to starve myself? I don't really drink (maybe 2 glasses of wine a week) and eat healthy (trying to increase protein). I had 3 large babies in my 30s but last kid was born 5 years ago. Should I just resign myself to being overweight?