January/February weight management challenge

[azfiddle]

As another short gal, I get it! My range at 5'1" is theoretically 105-120 something, but at 117, I have quite the extra tires around my middle and though some people wouldn't think this is a problem, at the bustline. At 112 I felt like my weight was almost proportional to my height, but still had some extra padding and I think that 105-107 would be better. For what it's worth, at 117 a lot of medium cycling tops are too tight!

I lost 38 pounds starting 3 years ago, and have pretty much kept all but 5-7 lbs off (currently 5). It takes constant focus and a lot of bike miles or I start gaining.

[Catrin]

Are you sure 125 pounds is appropriate? If I weighed 125 I'd only have 5 pounds of body fat! And I'm not super tall - only 5'5".

Veronica

I used to be 5'4", but am now 5'2.75". Normal but it is a little frustrating.

At 135 pounds I've still a significant spare tire - traditional 'apple' shape. Now part of that is due to having had two major "female" surgeries - the first one of which they cut those muscles all the way across. I will never have a 6-pack (even if I cared about that), or even a flat stomach.

At my smallest I was 128 (back when I was way-overdoing things), and I still had that spare tire...however you could see the bones in my upper-chest above my breasts? I am unsure what you call that those bones... I think I would be happy back at 130, if I can dip a bit below that during prime riding season then that would be good There are still a good number of medium jerseys I can't wear - mainly due to my boobs but that tire doesn't help.

I seem to carry my weight more like a man (only around my middle). I never did have a butt or large thighs - certainly not in proportion to my stomach Thankfully things are more in proportion these days, but that remaining tire is maddening

[ny biker]

225.4

'nkay

So how has the recovery been going? How much exercise are you able to get? Are you still on the many-small-meals plan?

[Tri Girl]

164.3 yesterday morning. Every little bit of downward motion is good, even if I'd like for it to fall off faster than it is.

I'm hoping that once the stress fracture heals and I can run again I'll drop some more. Not being able to run for the last 8 weeks has *really* hampered the weight loss since running is the only thing that really does it for me.

[Blueberry]

I used to be 5'4", but am now 5'2.75". Normal but it is a little frustrating.

Really?! That seems like a lot for someone your age (if I am recalling the ballpark approximately). Just curious....

[Catrin]

Really?! That seems like a lot for someone your age (if I am recalling the ballpark approximately). Just curious....

The truth of the matter is I may have been wrong about being that tall...during my recent neck x-rays due to the whiplash the original technician "saw" moderate osteoporosis in the images which caused my doctor to panic as I am only 52 Off to the super-duper whole-body bone-density scanner...and that technician was SO wrong - my bones couldn't be in better shape

I suspect that I was never as tall as 5'4", that I just had that in my head. I WAS 5'3 a couple of years ago, so I've not shrunk much so far.

[channlluv]

So how has the recovery been going? How much exercise are you able to get? Are you still on the many-small-meals plan?

Thanks for asking, NY Biker. I'm still not in the pool or on my bike, but I have been walking the dog a mile and a half several times per week. I was eating the small meals up until last week, when suddenly my appetite turned ravenous. No idea why, but I'm constantly snacking. Mostly healthy stuff, but still.

I believe I'm fine to get back on the bike and in the pool, although I don't have official medical release to do so. My wounds are closed, and mostly fully healed (one has a little hint of a scab still going). I've been lifting heavy boxes and things with no problem, although I do get a little twingy in my pancreas from time to time.

Mostly I'm better, though. Just need to get back on the right eating and exercise path.

Roxy

[Catrin]

I believe I'm fine to get back on the bike and in the pool, although I don't have official medical release to do so. My wounds are closed, and mostly fully healed (one has a little hint of a scab still going). I've been lifting heavy boxes and things with no problem, although I do get a little twingy in my pancreas from time to time...

Roxy

This is good to read, I am glad that you are feeling better

[Crankin]

I've also lost some height, but I do have osteoporosis. I used to be 5' 1" and I have probably lost 1/4 of an inch. Not so much, and hopefully it's stopped, as I am finally on a medication that has not caused side effects. I won't find out until May, when I have my Dexa scan.
Roxy, I hope you can find your way with your nutrition. It sounds like you are healed physically and soon enough you will be on your bike.

[emily_in_nc]

Would love to hear people's reactions to this article/photos:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...-industry.html

I must say, it made me feel much better about my own shape and size as I'm busily obsessing about a few extra lbs. on my basically slim shape. I am 50 now, and maybe I shouldn't expect to weigh exactly what I did at 25.

Food (pardon the semi-pun) for thought...

[Veronica]

I think extremes are bad. I wonder why they couldn't find a plus size model who was more fit, that would make a better statement. Rolls of fat are not attractive and neither is being so skinny that you can't lift a 5 pound dumb bell.

Veronica

[emily_in_nc]

I think extremes are bad. I wonder why they couldn't find a plus size model who was more fit, that would make a better statement. Rolls of fat are not attractive and neither is being so skinny that you can't lift a 5 pound dumb bell.

I wonder if there are any really fit plus-sized models, though? Seems that perhaps the whole model/fashion lifestyle doesn't really lend itself to spending a lot of time on fitness, but I could be wrong, since all I know of it is is watching "America's Next Top Model" in the past, and that show never showed the models working out or even talking about any athletic endeavors, that I recall.

I actually thought the plus-sized model looked attractive, despite having some obvious body fat. Surprised me that I felt that way -- perhaps because she was tall and had long legs and beautiful skin (probably airbrushed, though).

[goldfinch]

I thought the plus woman looked fine. She sure looks a lot better than me as a 57 year old woman who has had children and has lost a third of her weight.

[Crankin]

I'm conflicted. The plus sized model is a very attractive woman, but... the rolls of fat don't look healthy or athletic to me. Not sure if the modeling lifestyle at any size is compatible with being athletic. I remember when I was in high school, a couple of my friends took a modeling course and I went to the runway show. It was really creepy.
As someone who is smaller, take this as my opinion. I do think, though, that clothing manufacturers should take the plus size market seriously and should have the same choices as "regular" sizes. And they should remember that short people buy clothes, too, no matter what their weight is.

[Blueberry]

And they should remember that short people buy clothes, too, no matter what their weight is.

+1. They make larger sizes longer - which just makes them look worse on me. Bleh. At 5'4", I'm not even *that* short.

Focusing on the fitness and gradually cleaning up the diet. Ate like crud over the holidays and didn't gain weight - clothes are looser. Now to work on actually losing weight!