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When I started Atkins last April I set a goal weight of 170. I have got down to about 189/190. I have had many people tell me I look really good at this weight and they do not think I need to get down to 170. Should I readjust my goal weight to something new like 180 or push on to 170?
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David
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April 1, 2005
235/188/170
1 Timothy 4:7b "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness."
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You don't declare your height SBC, and only you know what your loose fitting shirt is hiding.
I wrote the FAQ on goal weights
It's here:
Run your figures through
and see what it says.
Run it again assuming you are still 235lb and make the comparison - the "ideal weight" is a moving pschological target, but if you are within the medical limits you have some thinking to do. Read the various linked pages on the ideal weight site.
It realy is a very personal choice constrained by some serious practical issues. Do you want the six pack, or would you like to stay a little bit cuddly? What can you maintain in the long term at a particular activity level and calorific input?
Post again with your height and the output from
and a few of us can chat about it.
Reveal yourself in shorts and no Tee Shirt, if you are so minded!
(I have an advantage over you - as an Episcopalian, I wear mre robes in Church!)Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.
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I am 5'10"David
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Male
April 1, 2005
235/188/170
1 Timothy 4:7b "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness."
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My rule of thumb is never to base your weight on other people's opinions. Most people actually get intimidated by someone thinner that they are!
What you weigh isn't as important as how you look and feel .. the more muscle you carry, the higher your weight on the scale, but you will appear more sleek and toned. Personally, I prefer the sleek toned look!
Do what's right FOR YOU!
Congratulations on your success!
Betty
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So 175lb is offered as an "ideal weight"Originally posted by PastorSBC
But the medical tables say
132 - 174 lbAtkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarumComment
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And I agree with Betty - as I said - only you know what's under the shirt, how determined you are, and how much time you can devote to excercise.Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarumComment
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IDEAL WEIGHT: Phooey. In whose opinion?
YOUR OPINION IS THE ONLY ONE THAT COUNTS.
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I am not looking for a six pack by any means. I would like to be at a healthy size and be able to stay there. I think I am going to keep pushing and see if I can get to atleast 175 and maybe even 170. I jog about 2 miles 3-4 times a week and would like to get up to 3 miles 3-4 times a week. I also have been doing about 80-100 push ups a day.David
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April 1, 2005
235/188/170
1 Timothy 4:7b "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness."
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GO FOR IT! The exercise (especially the increased running) will definitely help you stay at your goal!
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Push yourself to meet your goal, you will feel so great once you do!New Atkins Stats 2009
Female
Height 5'4
33 years old
HW 227 at birth of my babies (2007) & (2009)
CW 175 lbs
Goal #1 140
Final Goal 130 lbs & size 2/4 (Again)
Current size: 10/12
Recently had two babies in short time frame and gained 80-100lbs with EACH pregnancy- argh.
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Original Atkins Stats in 2004/2005
Female
Height 5'4
30 years old
HW: 227 (July 2004)
SW: 197
Goal: 130 (Feb. 2005) Maintained for two years!Comment
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Congrats on being a (weight) loser, Pastor!~Megs~
242/141/160 (130)
dress size 26/10/8
5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
My blog:
http://mformiscellaneous.blogspot.com/Comment
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I think your goal weight is something personal. I base my goal more upon Body Fat % rather than goal weight. If you want you can plug your measurement numbers into http://www.mybodycomp.com (which changed names recently) and see where you fit in terms of BF%. It could be you are buff already, and any more could just be cutting down to get really buff. In the end being fit should be part of the ultimate goal, and from your running it looks like you are getting that down. What is your pace for your runs?Kent - 35-M-6'4"
HW 429/SW 411/CW 229/GW 225
Started 3-31-04 - 211 Total pounds down (was 21
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Thanks for that website, I will check it out.
I normally do 2 miles in about 20 mins.David
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Male
April 1, 2005
235/188/170
1 Timothy 4:7b "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness."
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yep figure out if you have a healthy for you body fat and then decide. I was stuggling to get to the height weight and BMI chart weight for me when i discoverd i was actually underweight since my body fat was 14.9%. We have more muscle mass on the way back down then we did on the way up from eating our Atkins and doing our exercise
by the book atkinseer
started 6/1/02 at 313
goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge
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