I am a girl in 30's and I need to determine my weight class. With 2X a week exercise and donuts, pizza and drinks I weight between 128~ 132 lbs. Then about 6 months ago I decided to compete (amatuer), and started 5 x a week hard training. I dropped to 122 lbs without much diet. Last month I entered 119 lbs class, and my weight was 115.5 lbs. ( I think the scale was off, but other girls said no) After the fight I was around 117, and now I weigh 119 lbs.
I am watching what I am eating, so to go down, I need a little bit more effort, but I think it's possible. Since I am a totally uneducated beginner boxer, I need advice.I prefer 114 lbs competitors:tapedshut
I hear losing 5% of the normal weight is a good way to go, but I can't determine what my normal weight is anymore.
They say if you lose weight you lose strength. Does this mean you feel weak or you don't have a power in the punch when you are lighter?
In other words, if I can make 114 lbs and not feel weak, then is this O.K. weight for me? Please advice!

yuo have to find the weigh wher eu feel the strongest

I am a girl in 30's and I need to determine my weight class. With 2X a week exercise and donuts, pizza and drinks I weight between 128~ 132 lbs. Then about 6 months ago I decided to compete (amatuer), and started 5 x a week hard training. I dropped to 122 lbs without much diet. Last month I entered 119 lbs class, and my weight was 115.5 lbs. ( I think the scale was off, but other girls said no) After the fight I was around 117, and now I weigh 119 lbs.
I am watching what I am eating, so to go down, I need a little bit more effort, but I think it's possible. Since I am a totally uneducated beginner boxer, I need advice.I prefer 114 lbs competitors:tapedshut
I hear losing 5% of the normal weight is a good way to go, but I can't determine what my normal weight is anymore.
They say if you lose weight you lose strength. Does this mean you feel weak or you don't have a power in the punch when you are lighter?
In other words, if I can make 114 lbs and not feel weak, then is this O.K. weight for me? Please advice!

if u can be 114 HEALTHY, then u wont lose alot of power and wont be weak since u did it healthy and u would gain more speed.but losing 10lbs or so isnt really alot. i lose about 20lbs.ahaha now thats alot. if i were u i would drop the weight first to see how u feel in practice(same way u would if u were about to compete soon) also spar to get the feel on the weight. sorta like a test

yuo have to find the weigh wher eu feel the strongest

Thanks for your advice.

I feel the strongest when I weigh 132 lbs with a lot donuts in my stomach!:banana:
Since I naturally lost weight as I got better it is hard to compare. I feel stronger now simply because I got better. I am still learning, so by the time I reach 114 lbs I will feel stronger simply because I get better. When you reach beyond the point you will naturally know? Sorry I sound stupid!

can you send me a pic of yourself in a bikini (or less), it would help me in deciding on your best weight.

I am a girl in 30's and I need to determine my weight class. With 2X a week exercise and donuts, pizza and drinks I weight between 128~ 132 lbs. Then about 6 months ago I decided to compete (amatuer), and started 5 x a week hard training. I dropped to 122 lbs without much diet. Last month I entered 119 lbs class, and my weight was 115.5 lbs. ( I think the scale was off, but other girls said no) After the fight I was around 117, and now I weigh 119 lbs.
I am watching what I am eating, so to go down, I need a little bit more effort, but I think it's possible. Since I am a totally uneducated beginner boxer, I need advice.I prefer 114 lbs competitors:tapedshut
I hear losing 5% of the normal weight is a good way to go, but I can't determine what my normal weight is anymore.
They say if you lose weight you lose strength. Does this mean you feel weak or you don't have a power in the punch when you are lighter?
In other words, if I can make 114 lbs and not feel weak, then is this O.K. weight for me? Please advice!

no thanx!!!!! I am boxing not walking between the rounds.

no thanx!!!!! I am boxing not walking between the rounds.

in that case, I would suggest losing weight in small increments over periods of time, and gauge how you feel. what is your height ?

I was just trying to be a comedian with my poor attempt at humor earlier, sorry.

no thanx!!!!! I am boxing not walking between the rounds.

Good come back :boxing:

If you can be 114 feel healthy and strong then go for it but if your drained and dont feel explosive i'd suggest other

If you can be 114 feel healthy and strong then go for it but if your drained and dont feel explosive i'd suggest other

My height is 5'4'' and not so curvy to begin with. Does that help?

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