Need to loose weight?

[Anonymous]

I've been doing gym for over a year and a half now and have lost 20 pounds since then.
Yet I'm still considered heavy.
I'm 5'7 and weigh 168 pounds.
When going to the docs he said for my age and height I need to loose 20 more. But the reason I'm heavy is my bones
I know everyone uses this excuse
But I do have a large bone structure which adds at least 5-10 pounds on to my weight. My hands are like hulks and my feet are that of a hobbit pretty much.
Also I have more muscle than fat making me sometimes to appear larger yet I don't have that much fat.
So do I need to loose more weight?

[GlennStorm]

Nope I don't think so. I think the doctor has made an amateur mistake of just looking at numbers on a scale/calculator and not looking at you the person. If you have more muscle than fat, that is healthy!

Side note: You will find it impossible to lose fat in just one section of your body. As much as it gets implied in commercials, it is utter bullshit. If you have a little fat on your stomach it does not mean you haven't done enough crunches! It just means that is the last place on your body that stores fat, the most stubborn area if you like. Just keep following what you are doing. Muscle helps to burn off fat, and you have a good start toward getting rid of whatever you want to get rid of :) Just don't let anyone else influence you too much. Love who you are!

[madhatters4]

so i'm guessing the picture in your profile isn't you because you definitely don't look like you weigh 168lbs.

there is such thing as being "big boned" in the sense of bone density but without testing done it's hard to know for sure.

at 168lbs i would say you need to still lose some weight just to be healthy. i feel like your doc wouldn't suggest you losing weight if it was truly a bone density issue but i guess he could be slacking...

[Asker]

He only looked at my bmi and said Oh you're overweight without really measuring me properly I mean I have 26% body fat which is in the average category for women

[Paris13]

Not Only going to the 'Gym for over a year and a half now,' @Thatweirdone_ to lose the Desired Weight you may still feel you want as a Better deal, but also watching what you eat.
Yes, perhaps another 20 pounds is Good and Ideal for you at your height and with your bone structure. And if you see that it is a bit too Low, you can always put a few pounds back on as you Go.
Good luck and Keep Going. xx

[Asker]

It's only what the doctor told me because he checked my bmi. I just want the fat on my stomach to leave which isn't much but still there. My mum said if I loose 20 pounds more I'd look anorexic

[Paris13]

Okay, fair enough then... Maybe ten pounds if you feel you would need to but as far as the tummy, tummy exercises on the floor to help some more.. I give you a lot of credit for working so hard and keep up the good work, sweetie. xx

[Paris13]

Thank you, @Thatweirdone_ for the Vote of Confidence and I am quite confident you will keep up the good work with everything. xxoo

[Tootallbill]

If you can run not jog 5 miles without stopping. Probably not just keep at it. If not incoporate more real cardio like running outside (treadmills let you fake it) and start building the muscle that matters the most (heart). Everone in my family dies of heart disease so this is something I'm passionate about.

[Asker]

My heart rate is 47 beats per minute I think I've made my heart over fit as it is

[Rloco]

It sounds like you don't need to. It really depends on how you feel. If you'reh appt the way you are don't lose anymore just exercise and keep eating g
Healthy.

[coolbreeze]

I think your doing good losing weight already. Losing 20 pounds is good. Just keep going to the gym and keep up the good work.

[annoyymouse]

Your doctor would know better that anyone here

[Asker]

He just looked at my bmi and that's all
I'm slightly overweight on the bmi scale

[vinchente000]

You can try DDP yoga :)