I am over weight, I want to lose weight, fat, and inches, and I think set a measurable goal for a healthier lifestyle would make this eaiser. The issue is that I am a big girl, I have substantial thighs (some due to fat, some due to big thigh muscles. Ive always had thick thighs from being a swimmer) I have BIG boobs (38DD) I have broad shoulders, I have hips, big hands big feet (11) I am not big boned, I am an amazon; simply large. I have very good blood pressure and pulse rate (especially for someone at my BMI), and I don’t eat too badly. How should I set a goal that takes into account my large size, I’m over weight, but the BMI calculator says I’m very close to grossly obese, I don’t look like a severely overweight person. I don’t think losing 60lbs is a reasonable goal. I am 5′ 8″ 242 lb.
This is not a question of HOW to lose weight, Ive started a decent exercise regimen, and I’m eating better and less. And I’m not on a diet, I’m just more conscientious of my lifestyle. I have begun to see signifigant results (I was 150 less a month ago)
How should a come up with a goal?
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I would look at the normal BMI range for your height and set your goal toward the heavier side of that range, since you have a large bone structure.
Also, check out my favorite health tracker website, sparkpeople.com
It’s very motivational and you can set all sorts of health (and lifestyle) goals and track your progress. There are message boards and support as well.
Oh, and it’s free.
never set a time frame…let your body lose fat at its own pace…even 1 lbs a week is a good achievement,so dont worry…as long as you dont lose beyond 4 lbs a week its ok…
congrats on the weight loss, thats great! I would suggest trying for about 1-3 pounds a week, or a total of about 5-15 pounds a month. Much more than that and you’ll risk your metabolism slowing down and hitting a plateu or even gaining some back. keep a log of not only your weight but also inches (thighs, waist, chest, arms), even if you don’t seam to be losing weight, you’ll be gaining muscle which weighs more than fat, you’ll be able to tell the difference in your measurments.