Anonymous
Post 02/09/2023 08:58     Subject: Re:Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How did you decide on 137 as your goal?


OP again, It was my lowest weight in high school.




OP again. It's still a normal weight and above the "Ideal weights" for my height. I made up the weights (clearly I didn't do a good job on this but I didn't expect replies) and I'm actually short, under 5'4, which is why 3 pounds is a big deal. I don't want to be IDed because I have family and friends on here.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2023 08:15     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:I got down to 140 last summer but 137 is my ultimate goal. Then I gained back 5 pounds to 145. I lost the 5 pounds over the past month and want to keep going until I get to 137. I am tall so a few pounds makes a difference. It would make me happy to be there. But if I keep gaining and losing these 5 pounds, am I just not meant to be 137? I don't want to feel deprived. I haven't had dessert in a month.


How will your life change when you weight 137 lbs?
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2023 07:02     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
You may not be eating enough and inherently hoarding calories at the safe line.

I hit a spot 30 lbs ago where I stayed in the same 5-10 lb range for months. I didn’t change anything except adding about 500-700 more calories a day. Since then, felt better and am losing consistently.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2023 07:00     Subject: Re:Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How did you decide on 137 as your goal?


OP again, It was my lowest weight in high school.


Anonymous
Post 02/09/2023 06:03     Subject: Re:Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
This is a waste of time; 5 pounds in either direction does not matter.
Anonymous
Post 02/08/2023 21:28     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Your BMI at 5 ft 7 and 160 pounds is not almost obese. It’s 1 pound overweight! 159 is in the normal range!!

I know because I’m 5 ft 7 currently 162!

Anyway I’m also having trouble — I’m trying to get down to 155. So good luck, height and weight twin!!!
Anonymous
Post 02/08/2023 21:26     Subject: Re:Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:I weigh 160 at 5’7 and I look very fit but my BMI is almost obese and my scale tells me I have a high percentage of body fat. I’ve been trying to lose for 3 weeks with Noom and my scale hours been 159.6-161. I can’t do it, it seems impossible.


No, no, no. Your BMI is almost *overweight*. BMI between 25 and 30. In order to be obese at your height you would have to weigh over 190. You are what we call pretty normal.
Anonymous
Post 02/08/2023 21:07     Subject: Re:Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
I weigh 160 at 5’7 and I look very fit but my BMI is almost obese and my scale tells me I have a high percentage of body fat. I’ve been trying to lose for 3 weeks with Noom and my scale hours been 159.6-161. I can’t do it, it seems impossible.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2023 17:58     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Your body is telling you your goal is too low. Enjoy some extra food and enjoy being 145 - seriously! Embrace it. Studies have shown that constantly fluctuating weights is worse for you than being overweight. Stop fighting your body for a while and see what happens!


This.


+1
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2023 17:53     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Honestly to tie in with the other thread, this benefit of daily weighing.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2023 17:49     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I got down to 140 last summer but 137 is my ultimate goal. Then I gained back 5 pounds to 145. I lost the 5 pounds over the past month and want to keep going until I get to 137. I am tall so a few pounds makes a difference. It would make me happy to be there. But if I keep gaining and losing these 5 pounds, am I just not meant to be 137? I don't want to feel deprived. I haven't had dessert in a month.


Almost the same stats. I decided my body is meant to be 142 pounds. I could stay at 137 but it takes a lot of work, and it just isn’t worth it to me. My body is awesome, even at 142, and I’m much happier.


+1 In addition to the comments above, which I completely agree with, I'm also the ONLY person who knows or cares if I weight 137 vs 142.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2023 17:39     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:If you're tall, 3 lbs actually matters a lot less than if you're short.

+1

Three pounds on 5'1" me is a bigger deal than it is on my 5'7" friends.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2023 13:43     Subject: Keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:Your body is telling you your goal is too low. Enjoy some extra food and enjoy being 145 - seriously! Embrace it. Studies have shown that constantly fluctuating weights is worse for you than being overweight. Stop fighting your body for a while and see what happens!


This.