I want to model, and I want to be taken seriously! How do I lose the weight?

[Lumen123454321]

I am 18 years old, 5'10 and 132 lbs, I'm trying to lose about 15 lbs so that I can try modeling. I have been eating 800 calories a day and running at least 4 miles a day for the last 2 weeks. (I actually went from 139 to 132lbs, but I assume that is mostly water weight) how fast do you think I will reach my goal? Do you think I need to decrease my calorie intake more?

[witzelsucht]

You are already underweight according to the BMI scale. Your weight loss from this point would result in bone and muscle loss, not to mention hormonal imbalance. You probably have a wide gap between your upper thighs and a protruding pubic bone. You'd best maintain that weight or even a bit more and work out with weights, which would allow you to gain definition in your calves, thighs, and shoulders and arms and a nice abdominal musculature while appearing thinner without weight loss. You must be aware that a good shape does not depend solely on being skinny. Too, I'm assuming that youa are blessed with perfect facial bone structure. Find a picture of the wonderful ballerina Misty Copeland if you want to see the ideal thin body, also Keira Knightly or Natalie Portman.

I urge you to see a physician to check you for evidence of an eating disorder. Good health should be your top priority in any personal endeavor.

[Lumen123454321]

I appreciate the response, and I assure you I do not have an eating disorder. I have been a fit model for years, but I want to do print/runway modeling which would require me to lose weight. Which is really hard to do because I am not a big person as it is. If I just exercise, I would never lose the weight that I need to lose.

[witzelsucht]

Here is dangerous advice for you. Eat garlic and red pepper (with food, naturally) to stave off hunger pain. Avoid regurgitating eaten food because it can cause problems. Soy, nuts, beans. You must have protein, so go with salmon and sardines. Crackers. You will have to read up to keep potassium, sodium, and magnesium in balance. Stay hydrated. Forget the weights I mentioned. Aerobic exercise in moderation 30 to 45 minutes 6 days.

[Illusive_Man]

Lemen... its all about proportions , its not about weight but I suppose a guy saying this wouldn't mean much...

[justbanANNAz]

well i do similar things to this. 800-1000 calories a day combined with fasting and exercise has helped me lose lots of weight pretty quickly. i think where ur at is fine now. remember that being a twig may be recommended for the modelling industry, but do u really want to do that?
how do u want ur body to be remembered? make sure that u r an advocate for health.
iv been told to go for photoshoots before, and if i ever do them, i know that i will not harm myself to fit in with the norm. i will learn to embrace the skin I'm in and remember that strong is the new sexy.

[justbanANNAz]

thanks=]

[denisenic01e]

Abusing your body by starving & doing tons of cardio will make you thin, but not for long.. It can cause metabolic syndrome & you'll lose so much muscle from all the cardio & no weight lifting, so the minute you stop doing tons of cardio, the fat will come piling back on with a vengeance. At least lose the weight in a healthy way my lifting weight & eating properly, not just starving & cuttling calories. Your current & long term health are worth way more than a modeling contract, which isn't a lifelong career anyway! Please please consider your health first!

[aleigh]

Never starve yourself. You can try this diet https://www.reachself.com/3-day-diet

[Lumen123454321]

I know its stupid to starve yourself, but is it really bad if its a controlled diet? Its just that exercise isn't enough for me because i'm not big. I am very tall, so I'm still thin... its just really hard to lose weight because I am a healthy weight for my height

[aleigh]

You still need nutrients even if you want to lose weight. You have to be disciplined. Starvation method never worked because you will just crave more. the diet that I gave you is not something you need to do long term and you can exercise during 4 days your not on diet. After you get the body you want you just need to maintain it.

[aleigh]

*4 days you're not on diet

[Lumen123454321]

Thank you, I really appreciate your response! and I'll look into that diet. I'm working with a modeling agency to lose weight right now.

[TadCurious]

You have a great body and you don't need to lose any more weight. Not with your height. (Which is great, btw.)

[Anonymous]

5'10 132 and you want to lose weight? Why when you're already underweight? Don't abuse yourself.

[Opinion Owner]

Oh by the way, the girl on your profile picture is she a model and is that why you want to be one?

[Lumen123454321]

Thats me in the profile, and I do fit modeling, but I want to do runway/print which would mean I would need to lose weight.

[Opinion Owner]

That's you, in the picture? No way you're pulling my leg. The girl in the picture is thin enough.

[Lumen123454321]

I appreciate that, but unfortunately its not skinny enough

[Opinion Owner]

I'll put it this way, if you are the girl in the picture she's thin enough and completely beautiful guys would do tricks for a girl like that including me if I stood a chance. So why a runway model? Have you thought about modeling/acting?

[Anonymous]

How in the world do you think you need to lose weight. Jesus age Christ

[dudeman]

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