My scales are not moving!!

[momma2girls]

Well I'm down to 139 and can't seem to get it down anymore. I don't know what to do and I still need to lose at least 10 pounds. Any suggestions??

[momma2girls]

How do you know how many calories you need?

[prmom]

This may help

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/David13.html

I try to stay between 1500 and 1800 calories a day. I know I would loose more quickly if I went lower , but I also know what that does to my metabolism. You have to figure out what works for you.. but I think its more important to focus on fueling your body with healthy foods than the amount of calories you take in, that way it becomes a way of life and not a diet. KWIM?

How tall are you.. you may be already at the wieght that is right for your body.

[momma2girls]

Well I am about 5'4 and I think I am supposed to weigh around 125 - 130 but I need to check for sure. Thanks for the link! I'm going to check it out now:smiling:

[momma2girls]

I checked and since I have a small frame I am supposed to weigh 117-130.

[momma2girls]

Well I have kind of taken a break from trying to lose weight. I am at 137 and since it's the holidays I will just keep walking and eating right but I'm not pushing myself to lose. Starting at the first of the year I will get back to working out more and try to get the rest of 10 pounds gone.

How are ya'll doing it during the holidays?

[multiplyblessed]

I'm going to keep going during the holidays, but I am not a big holiday food lover. I am hoping to reach my goal of 125 by January 1st. Then, I will go on maintenance.

[prmom]

Becky... My Emily is 5 ft 4.. and weighs 130 and is a size 6 juniors. and looks great.. and I am sure you do too! I would be very upset if she tried to become thinner. Dont be so hard on yourself..and dont get obsessed with a number on the scale. You are doing great! We do a lot of entertaining and being entertained over the holidays... so I will have to position myself near the fruits and veggie platters.

[momma2girls]

Your right Nancy!! I don't think I look bad but I just need to lose a few more pounds to fit into my old clothes but I'm not going to stress over it.

[okgoatgal]

your body changes as you get older. i have a small frame and am 5'4". at 17, i weighed 105 and wore a size 3. at 19, i weighed 135 and wore a size 3 or 5, depending on the maker of the clothes. the extra 30 lbs was solid muscle from training horses, and exercise. at 36, i weigh 157, and wear a 10 or 12, occasionally an 8, depending on the maker of the clothes. i have a good 20 lbs to lose. i've lost 20 since the birth of my 4th child, 6 yrs ago. i didn't actually start trying to lose weight until last march. i've lost 11 lbs since then, but everyone i know tells me i look like i've lost much more. i have a waist again, and my legs are toned and hard, my weight is all upper body (apple) i'm on a plan to lose the weight and get fit, slowly. after 4 kids, even when i weigh 135, i'll not wear a size 5. maybe a 6/7. i understand this because my body has been through a lot in the last 15 yrs. what you weigh is not as important as your fitness level and body fat.

that said, if you do interval training, and try a new workout every couple of weeks, you'll keep your body guessing, and you will burn more calories and tone more efficiently than if you constantly do the same thing.