we all have a genetic blueprint to how our big or small are body is supposed to be. when we eat healthy eat mindfully (meaning we don't eat past fullness often) and are active weight tends to take care of itself. if you are healthy (good blood pressure cholesterol etc. ) and not overweight there is no reason to get to an ideal weight. if you need to starve to get there then that tells me that is not the right weight for you. we are not all meant to be small and there is nothing magical about the ideal weight numbers. so my advice is that you focus on your healthy lifestyle and accepting your body as it is. you could focus more on different exercises and ways to increase fitness such as feeling stronger but i see no reason why you need to lose weight. i know our society says otherwise but spending all that energy on a weight that seems right for you may not be the best use of your time. best of health to you!
how do i lose the last 10 pounds? i eat relatively health vegetarian and stay active. am not overweight but not ideal. i've been a vegetarian since i was 10 and love vegetables and naturally low-fat foods. i exercise 3-4 times a week and enjoy hiking and walking as well and have since childhood. i've never been overweight but i've never been able to get to my "ideal" weight either. i'm 5'5' and 147lbs. my goal is 135. the closest i've ever managed was 140 (and i was practically starving myself). i do have mild hypothyroidism but it's under control. . any advice or notes on something i could change?