Im 19, 5'5 or '6 and now weigh 130lbs. I went paleo feb 29,2012. I don't eat grains anymore, cut out almost all salt and sugar but still a little, eat protein in every meal (try to get about 100 grams), eat an avacado or two everyday, have been lifting weights 3-4times a week as my intense exercise also rowing and squatting, and deadlifting, along with walking all day college and as a waitress. I take 5-6 grams of fishoil daily. I Went from fluctuateing between 135 and 140 to a steady 130 in two weeks, but now I'm stalled at 130 and can't seem to loose anymore, any suggestions on what to change or ads? Am I not working out enough? Anything would be helpful! I'm still really new to paleo and don't know much! I'm trying real hard to get in the best shape possible by summer!
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I see that you're trying to drop 10-15 more pounds, which would make you pretty thin. If you're trying to get down to a low weight like that, paleo may or may not bring you there, as it may go against your natural healthiest place for your body. Each person has their natural place their body likes to be, weight-wise, when they are eating the right balance of healthy stuff, and some people's bodies naturally become quite thin, but other folks' bodies don't. Presuming you want to push to a thinner place, it may well be a slower process, as you may be going against your body's inclination to hold on to a certain amount of body fat. I'm wondering if you might find the answer lies more in your workouts than in your diet (which already sounds like you've tweaked it towards weightloss) you mention that you have not very much muscle. If you focus on your exercise strategy, you might find that as muscle grows, the same body weight might please you a lot more. In other words, not losing weight, but adding muscle. Good luck! |
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I have to say, I'd use my scale as a pedestal for a potted plant and start using my measuring tape. Really, no matter how it's distributed that weight on your frame means you are in a very desirable range so all you need to do is eat healthy, enjoy natural/intense movement and keep an eye on your waist/hip ratio, etc. How is the fit of your clothes changing? For example, I've lost a lot of weight but more from my waist and belly than from my bust and hips--that's a desirable pattern and indicates my metabolism is healthy or moving in that direction. I am 5'4 1/2". When I was younger, when I was lean and sedentary I'd weigh in the mid-120s; when fit and muscular, I weighed between 135 and 150--and looked thinner than when I'd been at the sedentary weights. With that range, how could pounds be a valuable measurement? If you feel great, with lots of strength and energy, and your waist/hip ratio is great or moving that way, the last thing I'd worry about would be pounds on a scale. It's a great way to have yourself living in a state of anxiety. |
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I also don't really know why you would want to lose more weight at 5'5, 130lbs. Well, perhaps I should rephrase that. I know everyone is built differently, but it seems best when you are already thin to start focusing on building more lean muscle, looking at body fat %, etc. Your diet looks great, just be sure you're fueling yourself and workouts adequately. I'm sure with increased exercise, strength training, etc. you'll some results. And, just from personal experience, I'd say ditch the scale and just see how you feel after a few weeks. Also, depending on how much you really are working out your body can hit a plateau and you need to increase your caloric intake. |
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Last ,comment had the exercise right. Think about your goals. If your trying to lean out, forget the heavy lifting for awhile. Robb Wolfe says it all the time. You cant bulk up and lean out at the same time. To lean out, go low carb.. Pretty much Atkins. stay away from nuts, carrots and starchy vegetabls. Row and walk, until gour lean. Then carbs and weights. |
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