Thread: Women who don't "need" to lose weight?

Well the first thing they need to understand is there is NO shame in having trouble losing that last 5 to 10 pounds... the closer you are to your idea body weight... the more your body fights you on it. Thats why they choose the largest people for the show the biggest loser, etc... big starting weight means big weight loss numbers and fast when the right diet and exercise is pushed -- because the body is ready and willing to give up those excess pounds with some effort -- not saying its so easy, saying its easIER to lose weight at a heavier weight than a lighter one.

As long as the weight the person wants to lose won't put them BELOW there bmi, there is nothing wrong with them wanting to be as fit as possible for their body. I've lost a lottttt of weight over the period of 2 years, have kept it off for almost 5 now, and still struggle to lose the last 10 pounds I think I want off. I'm at a healthy weight, but its just a personal goal... it won't make me underweight and it would be healthy for my body.

As long as someone is healthy and has a goal that still keeps them in a healthy range... as long as they plan to achieve it in a healthy way -- I don't see what the problem is.

i agree, it's all about living healthier and staying healthy...and still wanting to be the weight you want to be. i would put myself in this category, too, of wanting to lose those last 5lbs because i was lazy over the summer (and then the whole progesterone disaster).

it's like you're never "done," which is what i think the diet mentality is - like you reach your goal weight and that's it. maintaining weight takes lifelong vigilance, but hard to realize that in our quick-fix society.

are the women who are self-conscious about it just more self-conscious in general and lacking in self-confidence? i have a good friend who is pretty self-confident and always says, "You can't look this cute and eat all that!" she's right, and of course people hate her because they can't do what she does. but of course, she doesn't care what they say!

I think the key to long term success for people that aren't just 'naturally thin' you know the types, that can eat 10 donuts without thinking twice and never gaining an inch... yeah people NOT like them... people that would gain weight if they ate bad for too long -- those people , me, have to keep and maintain lifelong goals and make lifelong sacrafices when it comes to indulgences. Always having to be mindful, it shouldn't obsess a persons mind, but for a person that struggles to keep fit ... thinking about it routinely as in, making concious eating choices, weighing in weekly... etc.. is perfectly healthy and well sure it would be self-concious but not necessarily in a bad way.

Anyone that has to watch their weight should be self conscious as to not fall back into bad habits, but not to the point of obession or freaking out over a pound this way or that way.

uhmm i think people who want to lose a little bit even if it's really no need should actually meet up with a life coach or something. they should be more confident of themselves and concentrate more on being healthy and fit.