Scarlett O'Hara

So I used to be 48kg or 105 pounds at 5'3". I gained like 18kg over a couple of years and in the last 6 weeks months have lost 6kg through reducing my serving sizes and having a virus (I lost 3kg in one week). I still eat a bit of chocolate but haven't been the best at keeping up with regular meals. I know this isn't healthy but in all honesty I haven't been particularly hungry a lot of the time as it's summer so it's a bit hot to eat. The food I generally eat is toast with jam in the morning, one toasted sandwich with cheese, tomato and onion for lunch and either pasta with veges or a chicken/beef stirfry without rice for dinner. Often I get lazy and just have another sandwich or some eggs on toast. Bear in mind that I don't exercise, apart from walking each day to class (15 min each way).

What do you think is a sensible way for me to continue shedding the weight? I do take a multivitamin, magnesium, zinc and vitamin b complex to ensure I am getting enough nutrients. My goal weight is 50kg, and I hope to have a part time job soon so might be able to join a gym to tone up. I understand that muscle weighs more than fat so it will make me slightly heavier but I'll still look good.

I'm not one of these girls who always think they're fat no matter what their weight/size. I have always had a healthy body image right up till 23 before my weight gain. I knew at times I was too thin (I got down to 45kg/99lbs). The reason I gained weight was due to unhealthy eating, eating out and I believe through doing so I have slowed my metabolism down (could be age related however). I have noticeably become thinner around my legs, arms and stomach but I still have fat in my face that is bothering me. I know that weight loss is taken from all over your body not just one area which is fine with me.

Any constructive advice would be appreciated. I'd be interested in hearing from Kayleigh as she has managed to lose weight and looks fantastic!

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Paul Smeenus

I bet you're hotter now

Scarlett O'Hara

I'll post the differences.

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Apologies for poor photo quality but it's the only recent one I had that showed part of my body.

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jackhammer

Yeah you have really piled the pounds on ffs.

I am sorry but I get so damn annoyed by this obsession of many women to maintain a low weight ratio to the point that they become paranoid or ill.

Why do you want to lose weight? To appeal to the opposite sex? To feel more attractive (that is your issue and not how others see you btw)? Health issues?... I don't get it seriously.

Your weight/height ratio for a woman is almost underweight IMO and I just don't get this pre occupation with wanting to look like a head on a stick with two aspirins on an ironing board for boobs that so many women think they should ascribe too.

I have no problems with anyone wanting to take care of their health and eat healthy but if you think you are overweight?

When your BMI reaches well over 25 then maybe worry and even then even if it is below 30 there is no need to worry.

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Dr_Rez

Haha I kind of thought the same thing. I couldn't imagine weighing less than 100 pounds. Even 10 or 20pounds over it would make me feel susceptible to blowing away in a windstorm. As a man I will never know that feel.

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Scarlett O'Hara

I completely understand your reaction, but my BMI got over 25. It is now 23. At 48kg it was 18 which is still within the normal range. I have a perfectly normal self esteem and do not want to look like a stick, I just want to rid excess fat by converting it to muscle. It's for health reasons. Yes I will feel better about myself but honestly it's no different for a large number of women. Yes we are emotional creatures and many take it to the extreme but I don't follow diet fads, I don't starve myself I just want a healthier lifestyle.

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Paul Smeenus

Fecking lovely. Now I mean. I'd totally ask you out if I wasn't worried about coming off as a old dirty pervert. This is severely complicated by the fact that I *am* an old dirty pervert.

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You don't need a gym to exercise - especially since it's summer time there. You can run outside before it gets too hot, or even speed walking. Try searching youtube for good Pilates videos. When I started going to the gym, I used to do my regular cardio routine and lift some light weights. Then I started going to a Pilates class and got toned in places I never thought I'd see. I will do some research and send you some of my favorite positions.

I think your body (and weight) could benefit from more fresh vegetables and fruit. I try to have a salad at least for one meal a day. I always eat breakfast to get my metabolism kickin', too. Breakfast is crucial. Being asleep is the longest time you go without having any food, so within an hour and half of being awake, you should definitely eat something to get your body back into digestion mode. Though I love bread and pasta, these are things I tend to stay away from. I do eat bread almost every day, though! Pasta on the other hand, I limit myself to once every few weeks. I'm not saying carbs are bad for you. You definitely need them, but fresh unprocessed foods are much better for you! I find that I feel the healthiest and look the best when I'm eating 5-6 servings of veggies/fruit a day, exercising and rewarding myself with some whiskey at the end of the week.

Edit: I saw the pictures after I finished writing. You are stunning and definitely not in need of losing any weight. Still, I stand by my advice!

Paedantic Basterd

I don't see a problem.

Necromancer

Neither do I. Absolutely stunning my dear, if I do say so myself.

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