What do you guys think?(Please vote now)

MichelleM · 05-18-2004, 07:03 PM

I've been wanting to make a NEW GOAL weight for myself.

First of all I must say that I find the whole goal weight thing a bit odd because you really dont know which 'number" you need to be at (on the scale) but instead I think its how your clothes fit that matters.

Well...I now weigh 134. I am 5ft 1. 42 years old. Medium build. When I started at 170 lbs I thought 139 would be an ideal goal weight. I have no idea why?! Maybe I just thought back to my past when i weighed around that number and I looked pretty good. (To be honest with you I wasnt sure id do that well and I wanted to have a REALISITC goal!)

NOW that Im at 134 I still feel I want to be thinner. I made a new goal of 130.

Now...... How do you all think I should go about getting there? Im currently eating around 30-35 carbs per day and workin out 3 days a week(moderately)..30 mins of cardio and some weight training.

Do you think I should:

1) go down 5 carbs to around 25?
2) Eat as 'cleanly" as possible? (Meaning take out all sa's and products)? --although I dont use them often and eat 90% natural foods.
3) Just do MORE excersize and keep eating the way I am?
4)Go back to induction level carbs.
5) Go back to "srict" induction.
6) NONE OF THE ABOVE. LOL (Another suggestion?)

(Please vote now).-----------Im doin this tongue in cheek but actually its really important to me to get y'all's opinion.

Thanx so much...

Michelle in Vegas

Loretta V · 05-18-2004, 07:40 PM

Congrats on making it to goal.

My vote is for #2 and #3 and add at least 100 ounces of water daily.

shawneesioux · 05-18-2004, 07:42 PM

HI

I have to say that the actual weight number isn't all that important to me; its more about how I feel, and what's easy to maintain without stressing out. (realistic goal)

I'm leaning toward your #3...if you are toned and healthy, who cares about the weight number...the tape measure is more important than the scale.

Best wishes

Shawnee

JONAH'S GRANNY · 05-20-2004, 09:39 AM

I'd vote #2 & #3

kbgardengirl · 05-21-2004, 06:42 AM

#2 and #3

MichelleM · 05-21-2004, 09:38 AM

OK Ive decided *as an experiment* to try to LOWER my calories and carbs by 5 (to around 25). Also Im going to eat CLEANLY (no sf chocolate!). FOr my 'sweet treat" Im doin sf jello with homemakde whipped cream and of course my decaf with hc and sf syrup.

Im tryin this FIRST to see if it works.

Ive done it for 2 days and already feel lighter. Even though its my TOM I like this new feeling. Eating cleanly really does feel better than adding the low carb 'products" BUT I must say I wont write them off permanently

NOt ready to do THAT yet

Michelle in Vegas

05-18-2004, 07:03 PM	#1
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,812 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	What do you guys think?(Please vote now) I've been wanting to make a NEW GOAL weight for myself. First of all I must say that I find the whole goal weight thing a bit odd because you really dont know which 'number" you need to be at (on the scale) but instead I think its how your clothes fit that matters. Well...I now weigh 134. I am 5ft 1. 42 years old. Medium build. When I started at 170 lbs I thought 139 would be an ideal goal weight. I have no idea why?! Maybe I just thought back to my past when i weighed around that number and I looked pretty good. (To be honest with you I wasnt sure id do that well and I wanted to have a REALISITC goal!) NOW that Im at 134 I still feel I want to be thinner. I made a new goal of 130. Now...... How do you all think I should go about getting there? Im currently eating around 30-35 carbs per day and workin out 3 days a week(moderately)..30 mins of cardio and some weight training. Do you think I should: 1) go down 5 carbs to around 25? 2) Eat as 'cleanly" as possible? (Meaning take out all sa's and products)? --although I dont use them often and eat 90% natural foods. 3) Just do MORE excersize and keep eating the way I am? 4)Go back to induction level carbs. 5) Go back to "srict" induction. 6) NONE OF THE ABOVE. LOL (Another suggestion?) (Please vote now).-----------Im doin this tongue in cheek but actually its really important to me to get y'all's opinion. Thanx so much... Michelle in Vegas __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY: WELL BEHAVED WOMEN RARELY MAKE HISTORY"-- Maria Shriver "IF YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH TELL HIM YOUR PLAN!' --Anonymous

05-21-2004, 09:38 AM	#6
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,812 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	lol thnx you guys. OK Ive decided as an experiment to try to LOWER my calories and carbs by 5 (to around 25). Also Im going to eat CLEANLY (no sf chocolate!). FOr my 'sweet treat" Im doin sf jello with homemakde whipped cream and of course my decaf with hc and sf syrup. Im tryin this FIRST to see if it works. Ive done it for 2 days and already feel lighter. Even though its my TOM I like this new feeling. Eating cleanly really does feel better than adding the low carb 'products" BUT I must say I wont write them off permanently NOt ready to do THAT yet Michelle in Vegas

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05-18-2004, 07:40 PM	#2
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,098 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Congrats on making it to goal. My vote is for #2 and #3 and add at least 100 ounces of water daily.

05-18-2004, 07:42 PM	#3
shawneesioux Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,927 Gallery: shawneesioux Stats: 170/128 Maintaining since Aug. 2001. Young 62 Y.O WOE: just Low Carb my own style Start Date: 01/30/01	HI I have to say that the actual weight number isn't all that important to me; its more about how I feel, and what's easy to maintain without stressing out. (realistic goal) I'm leaning toward your #3...if you are toned and healthy, who cares about the weight number...the tape measure is more important than the scale. Best wishes Shawnee

05-20-2004, 09:39 AM	#4
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,655 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Not telling WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	I'd vote #2 & #3

05-21-2004, 06:42 AM	#5
kbgardengirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,216 Gallery: kbgardengirl Stats: 190/139/140 WOE: Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 1992- all the way Start Date: 5/26/2003 (reached goal Jan.5, 04)	#2 and #3