I’ve been at a plateau of 125 for 3 weeks now. It’s not the first time my weight loss stopped at 125 either. I asked a close friend if this was normal and was told that I will need to burn more calories and make up for the deficit.
And on my weight training days, try adding a 30-45 minute intense cardio session first thing in the morning. Also said to do cardio 3 times, and intense weight lifting 3 times a week and only have 1 rest day a week(i have 2). But wouldn’t an intense cardio session eat mass??
If you weigh 125, are male, at least 5’ tall and over the age of 12, then you need to immediately go to the hospital and seek medical attention. /sarcasm
Honestly, you should not be dieting.
[edit - just saw your profile, and you are a tad above 5’; still, you shouldn’t be dieting.]
An intense cardio session will eat mass if, and only if, you have mass for it to consume. And even then, it will likely prefer fat to protein, depending on how well put together your diet is.
I would, however, advise eating MORE instead of LESS because… you’re 125 lbs. Unless you’re 12… hell, even IF you’re 12… you need to eat more.
Eat healthy, plenty of healthy fats and protein, and you should be good both build muscle and maybe lose a little fat at the same time.
read the beginner stickies (top of the beginner forum). They’ve got some really good advice in them.
It depends on whether the opening poster is male or female.
From a medical standpoint, 125 lbs is over the ideal body weight (IBW) for the opening poster’s height. Ideal weight for a 5’1’’ male is 115 lb, and a female is 105 lb. However, with respect to bodybuilding, this goes out the window on account of the fact that most bodybuilders are medically labeled as over weight.
Formula is:
(A) Male = 50 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
(B) Female = 45.5 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
Thanks again Otep. Well I don’t really have a choice about diet. Heart disease and diabetes run in my family. Most of my family members are either borderline diabetic or diabetic. My mom has both diabetes and heart problems. My grandfather had more complications than she does. When I say diet I am talking about 5-6 meals a day(i normally eat 5) that are fit for a heart patient, not a crash diet. I am consuming 1800 cals or around there already and matching my protein intake to my weight.
Formula is:
(A) Male = 50 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
(B) Female = 45.5 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
kg = kilograms
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Are you those formulas are right. According to those, I am 18 pounds over the norm, when I am 15 years old. And no, I am not overly fat. Those numers seem really low.
[quote]Dstruct wrote:
Thanks again Otep. Well I don’t really have a choice about diet. Heart disease and diabetes run in my family. Most of my family members are either borderline diabetic or diabetic. My mom has both diabetes and heart problems. My grandfather had more complications than she does. When I say diet I am talking about 5-6 meals a day(i normally eat 5) that are fit for a heart patient, not a crash diet. I am consuming 1800 cals or around there already and matching my protein intake to my weight.[/quote]
I’m hoping you’ve done a good bit of research on insulin sensitivity and the benefits healthy fats can have on your heart health, as well.
Oh, and good job eating enough protein and getting in 5-6 meals a day. It’s a step ahead of many posters on this forum.
Formula is:
(A) Male = 50 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
(B) Female = 45.5 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
kg = kilograms
Are you those formulas are right. According to those, I am 18 pounds over the norm, when I am 15 years old. And no, I am not overly fat. Those numers seem really low.[/quote]
Yes, those formulas are correct in the medical world. Values obtained are low, but keep in mind these equations are for the average person; the general population. Deviations may or may not be a cause for concern.
Also take into account that not everyone participates in weight training. Take any National Football League (NFL) player, conditioned athlete, etc, and mathematically, they’ll be classified as over weight predominantly due to increased muscle mass. For the general population, these formulas are used as medical standards.
Formula is:
(A) Male = 50 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
(B) Female = 45.5 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
kg = kilograms
Are you those formulas are right. According to those, I am 18 pounds over the norm, when I am 15 years old. And no, I am not overly fat. Those numers seem really low.[/quote]
BMI are not good for much. But it is useful here because most of us have any instincts on what a normal weight for someone who is 5’ is. 125 is freakishly small for somone who is 5’10, but is above average for 5’.
are you hungry almost all the time? do you go to the bathroom really often? do you digest fast?
also you should bulk up. the more muscle you have the faster the metabolism is and generally it will be easier to lose weight and look better and everything. and you are 125 , not 200…
gain at least 20-25 pounds of muscle and then diet off the fat again if you want. you’ll see it will be much easier.
Formula is:
(A) Male = 50 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
(B) Female = 45.5 kg + (2.3kg x [height in inches over 5 feet])
kg = kilograms
Are you those formulas are right. According to those, I am 18 pounds over the norm, when I am 15 years old. And no, I am not overly fat. Those numers seem really low.
Yes, those formulas are correct in the medical world. Values obtained are low, but keep in mind these equations are for the average person; the general population. Deviations may or may not be a cause for concern.
Also take into account that not everyone participates in weight training. Take any National Football League (NFL) player, conditioned athlete, etc, and mathematically, they’ll be classified as over weight predominantly due to increased muscle mass. For the general population, these formulas are used as medical standards.
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That is true. But I am just suprised how low these values actually are. Maybe since I grew up around lifting and sports, I have a distorted view on the average person.
[quote]Otep wrote:
An intense cardio session will eat mass if, and only if, you have mass for it to consume. And even then, it will likely prefer fat to protein, depending on how well put together your diet is.
I would, however, advise eating MORE instead of LESS because… you’re 125 lbs. Unless you’re 12… hell, even IF you’re 12… you need to eat more.
Eat healthy, plenty of healthy fats and protein, and you should be good both build muscle and maybe lose a little fat at the same time.
read the beginner stickies (top of the beginner forum). They’ve got some really good advice in them.[/quote]
Especially if you are 12 you need to eat more (because you are a growing boy), Shit, my head weighs more than 125.