Hi OP. At 5'3", I used to be able to maintain 125lbs easily, eating pretty much what I wanted. However, I've always been a relatively healthy eater with mostly veggies and protein and moderate drinking. Now at age 45 - sigh - I have to work hard everyday. I could consume 2,000 calories per day and burn it off without thinking about it and now I can only consume 1,200 calories. I do exercise less, but stay relatively active with various activities such as tennis, skiing, etc...

5'5" and 125 lbs. I would guess I eat over 2000 calories a day. I work out nearly every day though, which includes lifting heavy 3x a week, long walks every day and HIIT cardio and yoga a few times a week.

^ LOL obviously I meant pounds, not calories!

5'3" and 35, weigh between 125-130 calories. I probably eat close to 2500 calories most days. I exercise every single day (both cardio + strength, interval work).

I used to be a LOT heavier and credit exercise. I strongly believe that it raised my metabolism, even when I'm just hanging around. I'm just much, much more active now. I used to drive 4 blocks to the grocery store - I never ever do that now! I'm vegetarian so don't eat meat, and mostly carbs.

I'm 5'3", 51 y.o. I've been stuck at 132 lbs since having kids 19 years ago. My goal is 125... I will admit, I eat and drink plenty and exercise regularly. I'm sure if I cut back on calories or upped my exercise I'd get there.

5"1", 119-121 pounds. I run daily, do some strength training and watch what I eat w/o counting calories. I'm practically a vegetarian, drink very moderately, and avoid sweets and soft drinks.

Age 36, 127. I eat about 1800 per day but it's compromised of a lot of pasta, a protein shake, sometimes I have ice cream for dinner. My diet is atrocious and I know it, LOL. I run about 3 days a week and lift weights 4 days b

I am 5'7", 122 lbs give or take. It's all genetics. Doesn't matter if I eat nothing but sugar or only spinach for a week, I will weigh within 2-3 lbs of this, and have since I was 18. I walk a couple miles a day.

I'm 5'8" and weigh generally between 123-126. No idea how many calories I eat. I swim, do yoga, or a dance class 5-6 days a week.

I'm 5'8" and weigh 127. I have a small frame, so I'm thin but not emaciated looking. My measurements are about 34, 27, 35 (34a after 2 kids). I've been within a few pounds of this weight since high school (I'm 40 now). It's genetics. I do exercise regularly, but I eat normally too--maybe on the "cleaner" side of the average American diet, but I don't count calories or diet. Today I ate a fried egg with 1/2 an avocado and 2 cups of coffee with coconut creamer for breakfast; a salad with 2 grilled chicken tender thingies (homemade vinaigrette dressing) for lunch; 4 bacon wrapped grilled shrimp, mixed green salad, and fruit for dinner; a beer and a cereal bowl of popcorn after dinner. I drink water and LaCroix throughout the day. I run 3-5 miles 3x a week and do a couple 20 minute HIIT workouts during the week. Yoga for 10-15 minutes before bed because I'm a stress case. Oh, I also take turmeric and fish oil supplements because I was also having joint pain-back and knees--and find them really helpful.

OP, I went from 135-140 to 125-130 earlier this year after a long time at the former. Remember that what you can eat at 125 to maintain that weight is not necessarily going to get you do that weight.

I did it by sticking to 1200-1300 calories per day and tracking vigilantly. It didn't even take very long, about two months. Once I lost the weight I was able to relax a bit and eat more calories without gaining.

Anonymous wrote:I range between 125 and 130. I am not sure about the daily caloric intake, but I can give you an example (I do this most days).

breakfast - coffee with a bagel w/ cream cheese
lunch - salad (I typically go to Chopt or bring some from home - including an egg, or some pasta)
snack - orange (so refreshing)
dinner - salad, 1 plate or bowl of homemade food (chicken stir fry, lasagna, steak, something along those lines), some nuts/pop corn/watermelon and wine for dessert.

I exercise here and there, no more than twice a week - mix of yoga and running.

hope this helps

Thanks- that does help. I'm wondering about portions. Do you consciously eat smaller portions?

I range between 125 and 130. I am not sure about the daily caloric intake, but I can give you an example (I do this most days).

breakfast - coffee with a bagel w/ cream cheese
lunch - salad (I typically go to Chopt or bring some from home - including an egg, or some pasta)
snack - orange (so refreshing)
dinner - salad, 1 plate or bowl of homemade food (chicken stir fry, lasagna, steak, something along those lines), some nuts/pop corn/watermelon and wine for dessert.

I exercise here and there, no more than twice a week - mix of yoga and running.

hope this helps

I am 45. 5'4". Weigh 123. Not sure how many calories I eat per day. I eat mostly clean. Lots of vegetables and lean meats. Very little sugar, gluten, and alcohol. I also lift 4 times per week. This may not be a lifestyle for everyone, but I love it. I feel strong and healthy.

Please- if you weigh between 120-130 lbs how many calories do you eat in a day and would you rate yourself as sedentary (no exercise) or do you work out/ if so how much? I'm asking because back when I weighed 125-128lbs I really don't remember my calorie intake and my exercise was light to moderate (walking/jogging) and just more active. Now I'm struggling to lose weight (140lbs wanting to prevent joint aches and pains) and want to try to cut back on calories but need a guide as to what someone at my goal weight consumes. Thanks!