Comments on: A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Fat Loss http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:08:53 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kristin http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3926 Kristin Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:49:51 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3926 Hi Leigh, LOVE your podcast and blog! I find this a very interesting topic. I'm 5'11" and I currently weigh 165 (down from 215!) and my goal was 145-150 but now I wonder, should I be aiming for 135-140 instead? I don't really see how I could lose another 30 pounds and not be emaciated though because of my height. What would you say is an ideal weight for someone of my height? Thanks in advance, Kristin Hi Leigh,
LOVE your podcast and blog!
I find this a very interesting topic. I’m 5′11″ and I currently weigh 165 (down from 215!) and my goal was 145-150 but now I wonder, should I be aiming for 135-140 instead? I don’t really see how I could lose another 30 pounds and not be emaciated though because of my height. What would you say is an ideal weight for someone of my height?
Thanks in advance,
Kristin

]]> By: Michael http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3608 Michael Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:16:37 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3608 three months ago I saw a picture of myself at the beach wieghing in at 245lbs. I am 6'-2" tall and seem to have carried that weight well until I actually saw the picture. Since then I have lost 26lbs, and waist went from 38 to 34! mostly by doing bodyweight exercises and cutting out processed foods. I now am very interested in getting the last bit of fat off. Being that I'm not your average client in height, and believe that I am not in the "hardgainer" section(biceps have grown 1" and thighs have grown 1") what Scale weight would you think is ideal? thanks three months ago I saw a picture of myself at the beach wieghing in at 245lbs. I am 6′-2″ tall and seem to have carried that weight well until I actually saw the picture. Since then I have lost 26lbs, and waist went from 38 to 34! mostly by doing bodyweight exercises and cutting out processed foods. I now am very interested in getting the last bit of fat off. Being that I’m not your average client in height, and believe that I am not in the “hardgainer” section(biceps have grown 1″ and thighs have grown 1″) what Scale weight would you think is ideal? thanks

]]> By: A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Muscle Gain - 1 | Leigh Peele http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3528 A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Muscle Gain - 1 | Leigh Peele Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:40:06 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3528 [...] I have discussed the introduction to goal setting and fat loss. The next logical step in body composition is muscle gain. Before you scan over this article [...] [...] I have discussed the introduction to goal setting and fat loss. The next logical step in body composition is muscle gain. Before you scan over this article [...]

]]> By: Judy http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3379 Judy Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:29:22 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3379 I agree with you Hannah- I thought for the longest time when I got to 125 that would be so great. Now that I've hit that, and recently a  few pounds lower, I'm still thinking "Damn! This still isn't what I want to look like!" And I know that I need to go even lower...it can be so frustrating and feel like I will never "get there" or "be done." And then I think "Who am I when I'm not trying to lose weight?" I've been bouncing around most of my life. I have gotten lower with Leigh's awesomeness than I have ever before, and I have discovered that I had to get really lean and bony from my waist up before any of the truly hated fatty crap on my lower body started to budge-and that stuff is still hanging on for dear life and taking so much more time and effort to ditch. Judy I agree with you Hannah- I thought for the longest time when I got to 125 that would be so great. Now that I’ve hit that, and recently a  few pounds lower, I’m still thinking “Damn! This still isn’t what I want to look like!” And I know that I need to go even lower…it can be so frustrating and feel like I will never “get there” or “be done.” And then I think “Who am I when I’m not trying to lose weight?” I’ve been bouncing around most of my life. I have gotten lower with Leigh’s awesomeness than I have ever before, and I have discovered that I had to get really lean and bony from my waist up before any of the truly hated fatty crap on my lower body started to budge-and that stuff is still hanging on for dear life and taking so much more time and effort to ditch.
Judy

]]> By: Hannah http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3378 Hannah Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:17:09 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3378 I really appreciate the focus on realistic goals. And the fact that there's no hiding the fact that it takes hard work and patience. It's just a tad disheartening when as you lose more fat you find that you have more to lose than you thought to achieve the look you want!!! :) I really appreciate the focus on realistic goals. And the fact that there’s no hiding the fact that it takes hard work and patience. It’s just a tad disheartening when as you lose more fat you find that you have more to lose than you thought to achieve the look you want!!! :)

]]> By: Sue http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3377 Sue Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:32:22 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3377 Is 1kg (2.2 pounds) loss per week unrealistic?  I alway think that is achievable. Is 1kg (2.2 pounds) loss per week unrealistic?  I alway think that is achievable.

]]> By: Amy http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3376 Amy Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:21:16 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3376 I am loving these goal setting articles! As a formerly obese, middle-aged mom of two, I'm here to tell you that diet is almost everything. What I put in my mouth is going to show up on the scale...eventually. And trying to compensate overeating with exercise doesn't work either--the more I exercise, the more I want to eat! I lost 53 pounds about 12 years ago, and have kept most of it off through constant vigilance. I went up a bit last year when I threw all my knowledge, goals, and achievements aside (first born off to college), but have gotten back on track in the last few months. I am now down 17 pounds, and hope to lose 10 more pounds of fat so I can show off my pretty li'l biceps and quads. Abs? Never! I think I was born without a waist! For the record, I'm 5'1" and currently 116 pounds. Anyway, love the blog, love the podcasts, and--at the end of the day--Leigh always nails it! I am loving these goal setting articles!
As a formerly obese, middle-aged mom of two, I’m here to tell you that diet is almost everything. What I put in my mouth is going to show up on the scale…eventually. And trying to compensate overeating with exercise doesn’t work either–the more I exercise, the more I want to eat!
I lost 53 pounds about 12 years ago, and have kept most of it off through constant vigilance. I went up a bit last year when I threw all my knowledge, goals, and achievements aside (first born off to college), but have gotten back on track in the last few months.
I am now down 17 pounds, and hope to lose 10 more pounds of fat so I can show off my pretty li’l biceps and quads. Abs? Never! I think I was born without a waist! For the record, I’m 5′1″ and currently 116 pounds.
Anyway, love the blog, love the podcasts, and–at the end of the day–Leigh always nails it!

]]> By: Jason http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3372 Jason Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:14:20 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3372 I am so pleased to see so many posts discussing "expectations".  I too am a trainer and this is where all fitness related goal setting discussions should begin. I believe the body can achieve amazing results when treated properly.  This is true even after a person has mistreated their body for many years. Way, way too many times irresponsible trainers, coupled with irresponsible marketers,  feed unrealistic expectations.   The result is almost always angry frustrated people who walk away believing "exercise and diet did not work for me".  It's tragic! So kudos to you if you are working toward realistic, optimistc goals.  Kudos to you if you see weight loss, improved strength, better health and improved quality of life as a journey not a destination. Thanks for your hard work Leigh! Jason Chiero I am so pleased to see so many posts discussing “expectations”.  I too am a trainer and this is where all fitness related goal setting discussions should begin.

I believe the body can achieve amazing results when treated properly.  This is true even after a person has mistreated their body for many years.

Way, way too many times irresponsible trainers, coupled with irresponsible marketers,  feed unrealistic expectations.   The result is almost always angry frustrated people who walk away believing “exercise and diet did not work for me”.  It’s tragic!

So kudos to you if you are working toward realistic, optimistc goals.  Kudos to you if you see weight loss, improved strength, better health and improved quality of life as a journey not a destination.

Thanks for your hard work Leigh!

Jason Chiero

]]> By: Incindium http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3370 Incindium Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:12:16 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3370 Something people also need to be honest about it the amount of time it will take to reach those goals after taking that step back and figuring what the goal scale weight should be.  For example I've lost 88lbs over the last year but still have another 40lbs to reach my end goal weight. I'm fully expecting those 40lbs to take another full year to reach. On top of that it is very likely that I'll still need to do some recomposition at that goal weight or adjust my end goal lower still to get my BF under 20%. Something people also need to be honest about it the amount of time it will take to reach those goals after taking that step back and figuring what the goal scale weight should be.  For example I’ve lost 88lbs over the last year but still have another 40lbs to reach my end goal weight. I’m fully expecting those 40lbs to take another full year to reach. On top of that it is very likely that I’ll still need to do some recomposition at that goal weight or adjust my end goal lower still to get my BF under 20%.

]]> By: Mike http://www.leighpeele.com/a-realistic-look-at-goal-setting-fat-loss/comment-page-1#comment-3368 Mike Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:16 +0000 http://www.leighpeele.com/?p=2232#comment-3368 Leigh... hmmm... please don't tell me I need to drop another 70lbs to be reasonably lean.. I'm OK with another 30,40.. *crosses fingers hoping he's not average* :) Leigh… hmmm… please don’t tell me I need to drop another 70lbs to be reasonably lean.. I’m OK with another 30,40.. *crosses fingers hoping he’s not average* :)

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