I work out hard several times a week, I hike uphill at least once a week, I try and watch what I eat.  Everyone says I look great, but the number on the scale is staying the same. My clothes are a little looser, but I am expecting more results!  Help me!!!
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If you have muscle, it will put more spring in your step and you will feel lighter.  Your clothes are fitting looser, so you must look lighter.  I'm looking forward to seeing you on a beach in a bikini!
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You're a little on the thick side but don't worry about it, get in shape and ease into a regimen of fewer calories and more activity and you will be just fine. Keep your curves, girl!
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It sounds like you are pretty active, so my advice would be to try and reduce calories, depending on what your caloric intake is at.  About how many calories do you consume?  Try to get down to 1500 for weight loss.  That's the only advice I have.  I know it can be discouraging.  I started last January to improve my health and lost 25 pounds by May.  But now, 1 year later, I haven't lost the last 25 I need to be closer to my ideal (I started really heavy).  Good luck, keep up the good work, and remember your health is improving even when the weight isn't always where you want it!
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well let me tell you not everybody has a size 6 body i was heavy and i got tired of it now iam slowly losing weight the best thing to do is you have to be motivated to do it only you can want to lose weight.the key is to eat smaller size meals drink lots and lots of water a day and never give up .go for a walk with friends daily maybe two miles every other day .you wont see results in 2 weeks it takes time for your body to adjust to losing weight but after a month you should see results just have your friends and family support you to loss weight .do it for yourself ! remember you are beautiful no matter how you look!!! hope this helps alittle!!
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You need to lessen your portions. You are on a road to an unhealthy disaster if you keep this up. Stay active and eat less.
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If your weight is staying the same than the amount of exercise you do is enough. If you are gaining or losing weight then you have to adjust the amount of exercise you do accordingly. For more information on weight balance, visit http://straighthealth.com
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you sound healthy to me.... I'm six feet and weigh almost as much as you and I think I look quite healthy and I feel healthy.  don't worry about hte numbers on the scale too much.
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I am going to have to agree with the possiblity that you might be overweight or gain some pounds since the last time you tried to button those pants? this could be the best explaination of the pants not being able to be button here is what i suggest to end this problem and future problems of pants not being able to button\nWeight loss is a tricky topic. Lots of people are unhappy with their present weight, but most aren't sure how to change it — and many would be better off staying where they are. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines and on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. Besides, no magical diet or pill will make you look like someone else.\nSo what should you do about weight control?\nBeing healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you. The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian. He or she can compare your weight with healthy norms to help you set realistic goals. If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.\nWeight management is about long-term success. People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all (and often more) of the pounds they lost because they haven't permanently changed their habits. Therefore, the best weight management strategies are those that you can maintain for a lifetime. That's a long time, so we'll try to keep these suggestions as easy as possible!
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Exercise and diet together usually work the best. Have you had a physical lately? Perhaps your doctor can give you some insights on your weight fluctuation--15 lbs from one week to the next is quite high. Are you succeptible (sp?) to water retention? \n\nOne of my doctors mentioned recently that accountability is a big help when trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Have you tried joining Weight Watchers? Having the weekly meetings and weigh-ins is helpful to many. There are also a number of online groups, message boards, and websites that offer ideas and support.\n\nTime and consistency are also important. It may have taken you a while to put the weight on, and it may take you a while to take it off.
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i think you should throw away your scales and judge yourself based on different criteria; how do you feel? when you bend over, does anything hurt or get in the way? are your clothes comfortable? can you run around the block without calling 911?can you go up and down the stairs three times in a row without collapsing half way up the fourth time? \nin other words, how much you way says nothing about your personal health.  you should be more concerned with what your body can do, since it is a tool for your spirit.  if your body can do what you want/need it to do without hurting or failing you, then you're at the perfect BMI for you\nalso, as a young woman, you don't want to be too thin.  many people think you're supposed to gain weight as you get older, but in fact, you are supposed to gradually lose it as you lose muscle mass.  If you're too thin to begin with, it may mean serious health problems later, particularly for women.\nfurther, your weight does not tell you what you are weighing.   i"m 5'6" and 120 lbs. but most of that is flab.  if i was in good shape, I'd weigh closer to 130 lbs, but i'd look thinner because the extra weight would be muscle rather than flab.\ni'm 46 and when i was your age, i was 135 lbs.  i was athletic then, and i have never had a problem or a concern about my weight until recently when i realised how much muscle i've lost and how much that has aged me.  just concentrate on being physically fit and you'll weigh what you need to\nkeep well
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This is your body and I feel it should look beautiful if you can maintain a good curvaceous figure, as you put it. I think you sound gorgeous !!!!! Keep it up. If others have a problem with your fine and graceful body then they seem to be jealous or perhaps, envious.\n\nDo not bother about their views since it is your body and you have it great.\n\nBest of everything for you in your life.\n\nabnash25@yahoo.com
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I am in the same boat w/you. If you dont act now, you're going to slowly put more weight on.  I didnt' notice when i went from 120- to 135 at all, so its good at least you're noticing. I acually went from 120- up to 150 and then i noticed it!! Scary.well anyway.. to your question. There is no safest, fastest way. Everything has its consequences. My best advice to you is to eat alot of vegetables and fruits. Eat meat only twice a week *boiled meat* is the best. Dont put it in the oven or grill Boiled meat in my opinion is the best, it will probably taste like crap, but it is the smallest in calories (it has to be lean too). Boiled fish, and stuff. I heard cabbage soup works too. Just cabbage, carrots, you can put lots of spices in it. Try eating it for a couple of days( i don tknow if you can eat it for a week) but if you do, guaranteed 10 pounds loss. I Have tried cabbage soup before it works great. Just make sure its only cabbage, carrots, spices, no potatoes!!! If you eat it for a week, you will loose 10-15 pounds. Tummy weight a lot of sit-ups. and jogging. Good luck!! I know its hard, butyou got to catch the beast early, because it only gets harder when yhou have to loose like 30 pounds and 40 pounds!! Also try to get a gym buddy if you can; i wish i had one!! hehe Good luck again, i hope this helps!
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your absolutely fine, don't worry about a thing, your body is changing too much right now to worry about numbers\njust make sure you work out regularly, and by that i mean cardio, like running, rollerblading, walking, or swimming, and make sure your eating right, lots of water, fruits, vegies, chicken, fish, stay away from soda or fast food.
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it is normal, mine does the same thing, most people's weight can fluctuate easily by 6 pounds or even more. just weigh yourself once a week and that will tell you a better average than weighing in 2 or morwe times per day. but do not worry, it happens to all of us.
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Don't forget that muscle weighs more than fat, so you may be gaining muscle tone, in which case, looking at the scale is not going to help you gauge your progress.\n\nOr, if you aren't gaining any muscle, you may have a thyroid problem.  Sometimes, a person's thyroid can not produce the hormones necessary to aid in weight loss.\n\nAlso, before you see a doctor, how long have you been working out?  Some people have unrealistic expectations for how quickly they will lose weight.  It can take two weeks or more to see a difference at all, even if your friends did the same thing and lost weight more quickly than that.  Everyone has a different body with a different metabolism.\n\nWell, take all that into consideration, and if ya don't like it and you're doing everything right, see a doc.\n\nGood luck!
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Well, that would make sense. You gained muscle from walking and swimming and still lost body fat, making you a dress size smaller. But because of the muscle increase, you noticed very little difference on the scales, even though you lost body fat. This is excellent, well done : )
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First off, do you have a workout plan? The biggest misconception is that it has to be a strenuous workout.... If you're not doing anything now, then something as simple as walking will do the trick. I walk three to four times a week. I started off walking just two miles. Now I am up to five miles. You should also try to limit your caloric intake. Try to do something simple such as cutting out snacks. You wouldn't believe how many calories you can save by cutting out something that simple. Don't feel like you have to deprive yourself of everything. Remember.... you're working hard at losing this weight. You deserve a treat every now and then. Moderation is key! Good luck!