Would it be a good idea to lose more weight?

[Anonymous]

So, I used to be 158lbs and almost obese for my height (5'1). After losing weight, I am now 132lbs and I've recently made it to the normal weight range. I don't know whether or not to lose any more. On one hand I think it would be good because putting on as little as 1lb will send me back to the overweight range, and apparently the average weight for girls my height is about 115lbs. But then my top half is smaller due to my body shape and my collar bones are already well defined, so I think that if I lose more then I'll just look like skin and bones on the top. Also when people noticed my weight loss they said I looked skinny, and my sister thought I looked weird. Even though she's used to my new weight now, I think if I lose more the same thing may happen again but worse since I'll be even slimmer. One of my teachers even asked if I starved myself. Should I lose more?

Here's what I looked like before: link

Here's what I look like now: link

Thanks a lot!

[JamielovesKU]

Well, its up to you really, what I would do if I were you is try to tone the body instead of just lose the weight that way you'll feel better about yourself, maybe go to the gym or something where you can get that taken care of, I go to the gym like once a week but I'm gonna try and get in there more often tho, cause what's the point in paying for it if I only go once a week ya know?

[JamielovesKU]

P.S. Great job losing the weight :D

[Asker]

thanks a lot! Yeah I'm thinking of toning, but if I only want to tone how can I do that without losing more weight as well?

[JamielovesKU]

WSell I was told that when you work out you build muscle and you gain a little weight but the extra weigt you are gaining is muscle not fat, I work out with my stepdad who works out every day but since I moved down here he hasn't got the chance to do it every day so we go like once or twice a week

[LivelyWomen]

You're beautiful and give me inspiration to lose more weight. I used to be 180 at 5'4''. I'm now at 145 and my goal is 120 because that's what I know will make me feel happy and comfortable. Do what you think is best for yourself! If you're happy with the way you look, then don't change! You do look very pretty.

[Asker]

aww thanks a lot, and congratulations on your weight loss! Keep going! :) xx

[LivelyWomen]

Thank you! And you too :)

[kairon156]

I think you're good the weight you are now. How do you think of your self when you look in the mirror?

the BMI chart does not take body shape/build into account also I've read it's not accurate for people 5'4 or under. I'm also 5'1 and as a male I should be a max of 137 but I've never been below 140 in my life because of my build.

[Asker]

That's pretty interesting about the under 5'4 part, I didn't know that. Well I still feel a bit pudgy but I feel a lot better than before so maybe I could just tone instead of losing more weight :) xx

[kairon156]

toneing a bit of muscle sounds like a good idea. x

[kheserthorpe]

I think you could probably lose some more, but I'd consider shifting your focus from 'maximal fat loss' to 'gradual body recomposition with some downward trend in weight'.

Basically aim to be healthier, be able to accomplish more in the gym, faster, quicker, and let weight come off slowly.

[martyfellow]

I'd try working out with the aim of putting some muscle on your upper body; that should keep you for looking too bony in your shoulders. As you say, you're still on the heavy side, overall, and should try to lose a little more weight.

[kevespn]

in my opinion stop worrying about what people will think about you, people are going to judge you regardless. Its good to be healthy, eating healthy and exercising, but do whatever makes you happy.. just don't do it for the wrong reason.

[Theguyoverthere]

You definitely look a lot better.

I think if you lost more then gained it back by toning up you'd be in absolutely optimal shape.

[Asker]

thanks a lot! So, if I were to do what you suggested, what would be the difference between exercising to lose more weight and then exercising to tone, if you get what I mean?

[Theguyoverthere]

Getting a little bit of muscle after being skinny would get rid of the skeleton look a lot of girls have. Muscles contribute to how many pounds you are so if you get some muscle on you then that has to count as pounds. That's why I suggest to lose a few more because the muscles with grow and add more pounds. So if you go to the ideal weight you want, lose a little more than do some weight machines and tone up parts you you that you don't like. It gives a much more tight skinned look.

[pickledxtofu]

I think it'd be beneficial to lose about 10 lbs more. Probably no more than 10, unless you prefer to be thinner or just coincidentally fall below 120...

[NavyblueTacos]

you look stunning! no reason to loose more:) do you feel happy at this weight? because if yes, no reason to change anything:) beautiful:)

[Asker]

aww thanks a lot, that's really lovely of you! :) xx

[Anonymous]

You look good now, though I suppose it couldn't hurt to lose a few more pounds. Congrats on losing the weight. I've lost 30 pounds in 2 months so far, but I have a long way to go still, because I was severely overweight.

[nvestan]

IMO the best weigh is when you feel yourself comfortable in your body!

[Anonymous]

you look healthy and that's what matters, but if you thin you would be more comfortable at a lower weight then go for that.