Help Me Loose Weight!!!

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8 years ago 02/07/2016 11:23am EST

I am a 17 year old high school distance runner and am about to compete in my last high school track season. Ever since I went on birth control to regulate my hormones, I have gained weight. I used to be 5'7 and 130 and am now 143-145. I feel it is hurting my performance. I try to cut back and just can't seem to get the unwanted weight off. I run about 40-45 miles a week and swim twice a week in the morning for 30 minutes. I just feel like this is not my natural weight. If feel like I am a lot bigger for a distance runner as well. How many calories should I be eating a day to get these added pounds off? Is 130 still to big to see steller performance?

8 years ago 02/07/2016 11:34am EST

re: Vrr

I went through your same experience in high school and I also gained weight. I believe it is due to the extra estrogen which may cause water retention (someone else may chime in on this). Regardless: do NOT starve yourself, but be very mindful of your eating. I don't think you should count calories but you should keep a food diary of what you eat every day. I think you are probably eating more than you think. You may try skipping a meal and then are starving and overeat at the next one. Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Limit your snacking. Try to limit simple carbs like bread, cereal, and pasta. Eat meat, fish, chicken, dairy (no sugar in the yogurt), fruit (small amounts since it has sugar) and veggies. Eat until you are satisfied but not stuffed. You are still growing and cutting back on needed nutrients will hurt your body. Eat wisely and remember your body still needs fuel.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 11:37am EST

re: Vrr

Here is some advice that has helped me throughout the years. My father told me when I was a young boy, "Righty tighty, lefty loosey". If you want something loose, just turn it to the left. Pinch your roll of fat and twist it to the left!

8 years ago 02/07/2016 11:40am EST

re: mechanic

And yes....the above poster is correct. It's "Lose" weight, not "Loose" weight.

But hopefully other posters will be more helpful.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 11:52am EST

re: Ladyrun

2/10 trolling for grammar nazis

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:33pm EST

re: Vrr

(1) Start to estimate your daily calorie intake. Keep it around 1600-1800 per day with the lots of healthy fats and lean protein. If you start to become obsessive over your calorie monitoring and it has negative effects on your daily life, then:

(2) Learn to accept that 145ish is your new norm and move on/accept that you may run a little slower. It won't be the end of the world.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:55pm EST

re: Vrr

Here I am!

What do you need help with, baby?

8 years ago 02/07/2016 2:22pm EST

re: Vrr

Vrr wrote:
I am a 17 year old high school distance runner and am about to compete in my last high school track season. Ever since I went on birth control to regulate my hormones, I have gained weight. I used to be 5'7 and 130 and am now 143-145. I feel it is hurting my performance. I try to cut back and just can't seem to get the unwanted weight off. I run about 40-45 miles a week and swim twice a week in the morning for 30 minutes. I just feel like this is not my natural weight. If feel like I am a lot bigger for a distance runner as well. How many calories should I be eating a day to get these added pounds off? Is 130 still to big to see steller performance?

You are now the same height/weight as Erin Donohue. She ran a 4:29 mile yesterday. Look her up, and be like her.

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