Am I eating enough?

[Anonymous]

I'm 15, 5'5/5'6 and I'm eating 1200 max calories a day and I also work out at the gym... I'm trying to loose a stone and a half in six months...

[_NoOodle_]

I think you ask yourself too much question about that. Really :-)

Seriously, which guy out there really count his calories?
Which woman except a guy to do so? I think none of them. We could better talk instead about eating healthy.

But first things first, i would want to ask why are you trying to loose some weight. I have read some girls wearing size 12 to find themselves FAT... as from my point of view, size 12 is far of being FAT.

Are you trying to be well in you're own skin or are you trying to be accepted by those who thinks that girls should all looks the way magazine girls looks like?

Do you really believe that every dad out there don't enjoy and adore their mommy shaped girlfriend, that as soon kids will get there, some will be disappointed of what mommy looks like and will only have sex with her to make kids since it's not looking as it was? I am 100% sure lot of dads love their new girlfriend shape :-)

We can't stay 15-20 years old for life and it's wonderful like that :-)

You can be curvy, chubby, even bbw... tell yourself that someone out there is looking at you a good way. Of course, they are not those we hear the most. Pay a little more attention to those who never comment about you and you could be surprised.

If you are afraid about not eating enough, keep in mind that you can eat as much as fruit and veggies as you want, broccoli never made anyone fat. I'm vegan myself since 3 years and guess what, there are some chubby vegans. I'm not fat but... following my natural shape and metabolism, I'll always have some love handles. I know today they can please so i just don't mind about them anymore and i enjoy when someone show them some love :-)

We should all wear more t-shirt with "you look awesome" written on it while smiling at strangers :-)

Love, peace, happiness, hugs and cuddles :-)

[Asker]

I'm a size 8 and 9st 12...

[dogbert444]

British size 8? If so, you don't need to lose much. 12 lbs max.

[Asker]

Yeah British size 8 x

[Asker]

I'm trying to lose 21 pounds... Is that bad?

[dogbert444]

Gosh, I thought my sis at a size 10 was small. I think you should stick to 12lbs for the moment, tone up your whole bode, legs, arms etc. Then have another look at yourself.

[Asker]

I guess... I don't know...

[dogbert444]

Take it steady. Set your first goal at 3 lbs over two weeks. Keeping it low makes it more sustainable. Then do another 3 lbs. Please DON'T get into the situation where you say, "Just one more pound, just another pound..." THAT can lead to anorexia!

[Xfitchick]

What is your present weight? 1200 cal seems far too low for me. I am 5'5" and weigh 134 lbs and I need a minimum of 2000 cal a day and that is still below my daily needs (I workout a lot). So I even burn fat with 2000 cal.

[Asker]

139 pounds 😞

[Xfitchick]

So, you are very OK regarding BMI. Stay on that weight and if you think you have too much fat (have the % measured), then replace it by muscle. You will look more tiny and more toned if you do that.

[Asker]

It's not only that x I'm wanting to become a cheer flyer so I actually have to loose weight too x

[Xfitchick]

OK, then see its fat you loose, not muscle. To fly properly, you need a strong core and upper body muscles. Instead of starving you with low calories (and burning muscle instead of fat), focuss more on a nutrition plan low in carbs (but enough to cover your sport needs) and enough proteins (muscle) and for the rest vegetables and fruit. That will result in a much better effect on your body.

[AriadneSky]

yeah 1200 is enough if you are not trying to maintain weight. just dont go below 1200. and be sure to get at l eats 60 grams of protein.

[Asker]

I am x Thanks x

[AriadneSky]

np :-)