Trouble losing weight - Page 3

Cameron · 01-10-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

I was thinking the same thing.

Everyone here is missing the most important part of that photo: Cameron, if you feel like selling that racquet, give me a shout

haha I use a wilson hyper carbon prostaff 6.1 and its so old, I've been playing with it since I started at 11 years old... I'm 20 now haha

Cameron · 01-10-2013, 06:00 AM

And thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement. I am about to start season now, back at school and working hard, I'm just going to focus on healthy eating and getting stronger and in better shape and hopefully have a successful season... I'm going to talk to the trainer who did my body composition test today, so hopefully she can help me too.

Random question, I'm just curious, but what kind of body type on a girl do you guys think is most attractive?

Cameron · 01-10-2013, 06:07 AM

Here is one more picture, and if you guys think I need to lose weight, you can be honest.

(I'm wearing the black bathing suit)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

maggmaster · 01-10-2013, 06:13 AM

Don't lose weight. You are probably either in or slightly below optimal performance weight. If you want to get faster, work on speed, if you need endurance work on that but you don't need to lose weight.

EC230 · 01-10-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

Random question, I'm just curious, but what kind of body type on a girl do you guys think is most attractive?

Here is one more picture, and if you guys think I need to lose weight, you can be honest.

There's definitely nothing wrong with your weight. I feel there is a spectrum of definitions as to what is attractive, but in the end I think most would agree that as long as you're comfortable and confident in your own body guys/men will have an inherent attraction to you.

FastFreddy · 01-10-2013, 06:47 AM

I would just focus in on your tennis training and tennis performance, sleeping, eating and track them and how u play in your in matches. Plus don't forget the mental side of tennis in your matches just as important!! Your weight height ratio is fine. If tennis was just about having a nice body Kournikova would have won more slams than the Williams sisters. I would weigh in before each training and match and weigh after just to check on how much u need to drink to recover. Good luck with your tennis!
PS: You look great in your black bikini!!

hobnob · 01-10-2013, 09:01 AM

I'm a female, but I have to say you look amazing! Don't lose any more weight!

Don't believe the media either, I know a lot of males that say they want a healthy (non anorexic) looking female. Looks may attract a guy at first, but in the end, it's personality, confidence, sense of humor etc that will really make you stand out! Keep up the training and stay healthy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameron

Here is one more picture, and if you guys think I need to lose weight, you can be honest.

(I'm wearing the black bathing suit)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

LeeD · 01-10-2013, 09:15 AM

Don't bother wiith your weight.
Get more fit, more tone, more strong.

Maui19 · 01-10-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

Here is one more picture, and if you guys think I need to lose weight, you can be honest.

(I'm wearing the black bathing suit)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

You don't need to lose another ounce. Seriously. You look very lean and fit to me.

Spokewench · 01-10-2013, 09:22 AM

You are good - you don't want to get much lower than 17% as a woman. If you do, you will have lots of other issues; like not having periods, etc.

Best not to go there.

Spokewench

pvaudio · 01-10-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

Here is one more picture, and if you guys think I need to lose weight, you can be honest.

(I'm wearing the black bathing suit)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

Please do take our word for it: you needn't lose a single ounce of weight. Throw away your scale, since you clearly don't need one, and just focus on getting fit for your sport. All the best.

r2473 · 01-10-2013, 10:23 AM

This thread just gets better and better.......

maverick66 · 01-10-2013, 10:38 AM

I dont understand women. That is what this thread has taught me very quickly.

Cameron · 01-10-2013, 12:27 PM

I'm sorry everyone, I shouldn't have even said anything... I understand what you all are saying and I am definitely determined to focus on my fitness and tennis and not worry about anything, I think its best that way. Good luck to you all and thanks

jonnythan · 01-10-2013, 12:59 PM

Just be sure to eat MORE.

Cameron · 01-10-2013, 01:23 PM

I will eat more... and also, I didn't say this before, but one of my teammates told me I should lose 5 pounds, guess I shouldn't listen to her

firefox · 01-10-2013, 01:25 PM

you look pretty much perfect!

FastFreddy · 01-10-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

I will eat more... and also, I didn't say this before, but one of my teammates told me I should lose 5 pounds, guess I shouldn't listen to her

I trained one women client who was 5'2 96 pounds and she wanted to get down to 86 pounds since she thought she was over weight, fat and thought would run a faster marathon at a lighter weight. She read this in some book. She ran slower at 92 pounds. I improved her performance with strength training and she ran a PR 3:15 @ 106lbs. Just listen to your Tennis Coach, or Strength Coach or College trainer.

Kevin T · 01-10-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

I will eat more... and also, I didn't say this before, but one of my teammates told me I should lose 5 pounds, guess I shouldn't listen to her

Don't listen to her. You are in fantastic shape. I'm a nutrition prof and registered dietitian, board certified in nutrition support and sports dietetics, formerly ACSM certified exercise specialist (let it slide because I don't use it anymore). Not bragging about credentials, just listing them so you don't think my advice is Internet garbage.

Ideal bodyweight for your height is 140# and IBW is notoriously low, particularly in muscular, athletic individuals (you). You don't need to be one ounce lighter. As others have said, just work on your fitness, weights, drills, etc. And as others have mentioned, eat MORE, not less. Typical calorie recommendations for your age group = 25-30 calories per kilo. Rounding you up to 62 kg gives you 1550-1860 calories per day. Athletes typically need at least 300 addtional kcal, so if you want to start on the low end, just use 1800-1850 calories per day as a starting point. Everyone's metabolism is different, so you may need to adjust up or down, slightly. As for protein for a competetive tennis athlete, 1.2-1.5 g/kg should suffice, which puts you at 75-90 g/day or 17-20% of total calories on an 1800 calorie diet. Good luck with your training.

McLovin · 01-10-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

haha I use a wilson hyper carbon prostaff 6.1 and its so old, I've been playing with it since I started at 11 years old... I'm 20 now haha

I know, I used that frame for 4 years. It is considered a classic around here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameron

Random question, I'm just curious, but what kind of body type on a girl do you guys think is most attractive?

Easy answer: My wife's body type...

01-10-2013, 06:00 AM	#42
Cameron Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 122	And thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement. I am about to start season now, back at school and working hard, I'm just going to focus on healthy eating and getting stronger and in better shape and hopefully have a successful season... I'm going to talk to the trainer who did my body composition test today, so hopefully she can help me too. Random question, I'm just curious, but what kind of body type on a girl do you guys think is most attractive? __________________ John 3:16

01-10-2013, 06:07 AM	#43
Cameron Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 122	Here is one more picture, and if you guys think I need to lose weight, you can be honest. (I'm wearing the black bathing suit) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater __________________ John 3:16

01-10-2013, 06:47 AM	#46
FastFreddy Professional Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 809	weight I would just focus in on your tennis training and tennis performance, sleeping, eating and track them and how u play in your in matches. Plus don't forget the mental side of tennis in your matches just as important!! Your weight height ratio is fine. If tennis was just about having a nice body Kournikova would have won more slams than the Williams sisters. I would weigh in before each training and match and weigh after just to check on how much u need to drink to recover. Good luck with your tennis! PS: You look great in your black bikini!! __________________ NSCA, CSCS, NASM. PES, CES 365@180FW 465@230 Last edited by FastFreddy : 01-10-2013 at 08:42 AM. Reason: info

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