5'4" Ladies with Before and After Pics

MyJourneyOnMFP

Would love to see your successes to help me with my journey

Any advice would be appreciated, too!

Canwehugnow

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sopranomama

I'm 5'5", but maybe that's close enough? You can see my progress pics in my profile photo... Down 56 lbs and went from a VERY tight 16 to a size 8 dress.

As for advice, you have to find the things that work for you. Here's what worked for me:

1. Log in to MFP EVERY DAY. Make yourself accountable.

2. I make a lot of home-cooked meals in batches, pre-portion them, and then enter the recipes into MFP. That way, I know exactly how many calories I'm getting in each serving, and it makes the logging process SO much easier. It also realllllly cuts down on eating out!

3. Find some kind of exercise that you like, and stick with it. Use a heart rate monitor to log your calories burned - the numbers MFP gives you are usually waaay overestimated.

4. This one isn't for everybody, but I choose to eat in a lower-carb, paleo-esque way. I found that I am able to stay fuller and more satisfied for longer periods of time, and it really helped with the carb cravings. Find what works for you, what you think you can sustain over the long haul, and commit to it! Also, WATER. Lots of it.

5. Again, this might not be for everybody, but it really really helped me. I weigh daily. I found that, for me, it actually took the pressure off of the weekly weigh-in, because it gave me a lot more data points to examine. So on those days when my weight would spike up - big meal the night before, water retention, whatever it was - I didn't panic, because I could see the overall trend line going downward, with all the little spikes in there that turned out to be nothing.

6. Patience is key. I planned to try to lose a pound a week over the course of the entire year, starting in January. Sometimes in the beginning it felt like the process was taking FOREVER, but I knew I would be more successful with a less-drastic approach that would be easier to sustain. Make a weight-loss-rate goal you can live with, instead of setting yourself up for failure. The time is going to pass anyway, so you might as well be making steps toward your goal while it's passing!

Good luck! You can do this!!!

MyJourneyOnMFP

Thanks for all the great advice!

MyJourneyOnMFP

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TheVirgoddess

I'm not at my end goal yet - but here I am about 53 pounds down (I'm at 56 now).

SW: 232.3


Weight in this photo: 179.8

MyJourneyOnMFP

Virgo, you look fantastic and MissKitty, you have the perfect hourglass shape. Great job ladies.

SuperTiredMom

shadow2soul

How about before and during:



Last year:


This year:

I won't be taking a new progress picture until 12/8. I took the September picture at the beginning of a 90 day workout program and I am waiting until the end to take a new one.

allison1derland95

TheVirgoddess wrote: »

I'm not at my end goal yet - but here I am about 53 pounds down (I'm at 56 now).

SW: 232.3


Weight in this photo: 179.8

You look excellent! Congrats!

TheVirgoddess

allison1derland95 wrote: »

TheVirgoddess wrote: »

I'm not at my end goal yet - but here I am about 53 pounds down (I'm at 56 now).

SW: 232.3


Weight in this photo: 179.8

You look excellent! Congrats!

Thank you so much!

SexyLovinmeCook

Love this feed...I am 5'4 now pregnant but you guys have inspired me...Everyone looks great!

MyJourneyOnMFP

Super tired and Shadow. Y'all look great. Shadow your body closely resembles mine and not too far away from my starting weight. Def an inspiration to see what I could look like at 170!

GoneGirl50

6. Patience is key. I planned to try to lose a pound a week over the course of the entire year, starting in January. Sometimes in the beginning it felt like the process was taking FOREVER, but I knew I would be more successful with a less-drastic approach that would be easier to sustain. Make a weight-loss-rate goal you can live with, instead of setting yourself up for failure. The time is going to pass anyway, so you might as well be making steps toward your goal while it's passing!

Soprano Mama, I didn't find MFP right away, so I'm actually down about 10lbs since I started. I'm 5'4, and was a TIGHT size 16 too. I also weigh myself more than once a week, and get the same assurance by looking at 30 day trends. I'm also planning a slow, one-year journey. I think about the time in terms of months though. "Okay, I say to myself, one month down, and only 11 more to go", and "In another X weeks, you will be another Xlbs down".

Your post is inspiring. Thanks for sharing

GoneGirl50

Virgoddess, what an amazing transformation!!

GoneGirl50

BTW, my profile pic is my before pic. Not ready to post a progress pic yet. My sister took this picture on our way to the beach. I look like a crazy bag lady, but I thought it would encourage a change!! Hahaha

arditarose

Before and During. Strength train!

skinnyD2308

sopranomama wrote: »

I'm 5'5", but maybe that's close enough? You can see my progress pics in my profile photo... Down 56 lbs and went from a VERY tight 16 to a size 8 dress.

As for advice, you have to find the things that work for you. Here's what worked for me:

1. Log in to MFP EVERY DAY. Make yourself accountable.

2. I make a lot of home-cooked meals in batches, pre-portion them, and then enter the recipes into MFP. That way, I know exactly how many calories I'm getting in each serving, and it makes the logging process SO much easier. It also realllllly cuts down on eating out!

3. Find some kind of exercise that you like, and stick with it. Use a heart rate monitor to log your calories burned - the numbers MFP gives you are usually waaay overestimated.

4. This one isn't for everybody, but I choose to eat in a lower-carb, paleo-esque way. I found that I am able to stay fuller and more satisfied for longer periods of time, and it really helped with the carb cravings. Find what works for you, what you think you can sustain over the long haul, and commit to it! Also, WATER. Lots of it.

5. Again, this might not be for everybody, but it really really helped me. I weigh daily. I found that, for me, it actually took the pressure off of the weekly weigh-in, because it gave me a lot more data points to examine. So on those days when my weight would spike up - big meal the night before, water retention, whatever it was - I didn't panic, because I could see the overall trend line going downward, with all the little spikes in there that turned out to be nothing.

6. Patience is key. I planned to try to lose a pound a week over the course of the entire year, starting in January. Sometimes in the beginning it felt like the process was taking FOREVER, but I knew I would be more successful with a less-drastic approach that would be easier to sustain. Make a weight-loss-rate goal you can live with, instead of setting yourself up for failure. The time is going to pass anyway, so you might as well be making steps toward your goal while it's passing!

Good luck! You can do this!!!

I love this advice! Especially, 1 and 6. I can't weigh everyday, I get too hung up on it, I weigh in 2-3 times per month.

sugargirl223

you look great arditarose!

TheVirgoddess

arditarose wrote: »

Before and During. Strength train!

You're adorable.

skinnyD2308

I have lost 24 pounds. Before, 211, May 2014

Today, 187

Would like to lose another 30 pounds by May 2015. Will reassess goals at that time.

MyJourneyOnMFP

y'all look fantastic! very inspiring

tinklemar

You all look great! I'm 5'4" and your pictures are all very inspiring. ithrowconfetti - 86 lbs!? yikes!

pinkiezoom

You all look amazing, i am 5ft 4 but not far enough into my journey yet to post anything other than my starting pics lol !

Bellodesiderare

SW: 220 lbs
CW: 142 lbs

pinkiezoom

Bellodesiderare wrote: »

SW: 220 lbs
CW: 142 lbs

WOW but i cant help loving your before pic too, such confidence, you are a good advert to all of us

hilarywilldoit

ithrowconfetti wrote: »

I'm 5"3, but I thought I'd still contribute

I mean this very kindly, and I don't want you to take this harshly.
But if you are 5'3, then 80 something pounds is severely underweight.
I immediately thought you look like someone who is starving, then when I saw what you weigh I was concerned. But what really worries me is that it says "CW- current weight"..not "GW- goal weight".... which indicates that you wish to lose more. I'm scared for you. Your weight loss is up to you, I debated a long time over whether I should speak up and I wouldn't have said anything except that I'm worried you want to lose even more than that. Wishing you luck and health on your journey.

pinkiezoom

hilarywilldoit wrote: »

ithrowconfetti wrote: »

I'm 5"3, but I thought I'd still contribute

SW at ~ 67 kilograms/148 pounds in 2012



CW at ~ 39 kilograms/86 pounds

I mean this very kindly, and I don't want you to take this harshly.
But if you are 5'3, then 80 something pounds is severely underweight.
I immediately thought you look like someone who is starving, then when I saw what you weigh I was concerned. But what really worries me is that it says "CW- current weight"..not "GW- goal weight".... which indicates that you wish to lose more. I'm scared for you. Your weight loss is up to you, I debated a long time over whether I should speak up and I wouldn't have said anything except that I'm worried you want to lose even more than that. Wishing you luck and health on your journey.

I am pleased you said it, as i thought the same.

TheVirgoddess

I mean this very kindly, and I don't want you to take this harshly.
But if you are 5'3, then 80 something pounds is severely underweight.
I immediately thought you look like someone who is starving, then when I saw what you weigh I was concerned. But what really worries me is that it says "CW- current weight"..not "GW- goal weight".... which indicates that you wish to lose more. I'm scared for you. Your weight loss is up to you, I debated a long time over whether I should speak up and I wouldn't have said anything except that I'm worried you want to lose even more than that. Wishing you luck and health on your journey.

I very much agree.

Basilin

hilarywilldoit wrote: »

I mean this very kindly, and I don't want you to take this harshly.
But if you are 5'3, then 80 something pounds is severely underweight.
I immediately thought you look like someone who is starving, then when I saw what you weigh I was concerned. But what really worries me is that it says "CW- current weight"..not "GW- goal weight".... which indicates that you wish to lose more. I'm scared for you. Your weight loss is up to you, I debated a long time over whether I should speak up and I wouldn't have said anything except that I'm worried you want to lose even more than that. Wishing you luck and health on your journey.

Everyone is built differently. She looks unusually skinny because the shirt she is wearing is baggy, and I don't know how you could tell from that pic that she is underweight. She doesn't look "gaunt" or anything to me. I'm going to trust she knows what's best for her, and those close to her that know her would speak up if there was a problem.

Great job, by the way, reaching your goals, ithrowconfetti!

AniLandSmiles

pinkiezoom wrote: »

hilarywilldoit wrote: »

ithrowconfetti wrote: »

I'm 5"3, but I thought I'd still contribute

SW at ~ 67 kilograms/148 pounds in 2012



CW at ~ 39 kilograms/86 pounds

I mean this very kindly, and I don't want you to take this harshly.
But if you are 5'3, then 80 something pounds is severely underweight.
I immediately thought you look like someone who is starving, then when I saw what you weigh I was concerned. But what really worries me is that it says "CW- current weight"..not "GW- goal weight".... which indicates that you wish to lose more. I'm scared for you. Your weight loss is up to you, I debated a long time over whether I should speak up and I wouldn't have said anything except that I'm worried you want to lose even more than that. Wishing you luck and health on your journey.

I am pleased you said it, as i thought the same.

Well stated, and I kindheartedly agree. I also debated on whether or not to say anything, but I decided to because I would hope someone would do the same for me.