5'4" Ladies with Before and After Pics
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@lisajo89 Thank you! I still want to lose another half a stone.
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I'm only 5'2" but I'd say close enough yes?
Here I am at 215 lbs
And here I am at 175 lbs
I'm not done yet. Still working!1 -
Great Job Devlinv1 and Bradders33! You inspire me!0
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I agree with akilahleemarie. Enough is enough. She has explained herself and she seems to be under the care of a doctor so leave her alone.0
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Here's mine... Approx 60lbs difference here, and down 8 sizes - started at size 18-20W and currently in size 10 jrs... Eating whole foods and heavy lifting - following an 85% Primal lifestyle... I still have progress to be made, but getting there slowly. And enjoying life in the process.
My goal is to be healthy, fit and muscular when I get to my goal size - weight, when I get there, does not matter to me. After all, I can be a size 6 and weigh 150 lbs or 120 lbs, depending on how much muscle I am carrying.
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bradders33 wrote: »
My Before and After. 2st 7lbs in 6 months, size 18 to size 12, on the 5:2, using MyFitnessPal to keep track.
Good luck ladies and gents.
OK I want to look like this when I grow up.
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arditarose wrote: »tfhawthorne wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »arditarose wrote: »Before and During. Strength train!
You're adorable.
Why didn't I look like that @ 141 lbs?! *pouts*
That's what I thought! She's gorgeous in both pictures.
Aw thanks guys! You look great too! Most of my fat is in my legs and butt. I have cellulite. I lifted heavy throughout my entire weight loss (since June) and it I think I feel more confident at this weight than I would if I had not been lifting.
Lifting is the way forward
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akilahleemarie wrote: »*regarding ithrowconfetti* after reading some of the negative things people are saying...how would you feel if it was the other way around?? I see plenty of women who are 5'4" and have a goal weight of 145+ pounds (AND THEY DO NOT LIFT WEIGHTS)...since there are many people that seem to use a bmi as a reference for this woman....GUESS WHAT?! 146 pounds is OVERWEIGHT (according to bmi calculators). Imagine if a woman on here posted her goal weight of 145+ .....I doubt anyone would say "Yeah you need to lower that goal because you will be overweight if you stop there" why do people think that thinner people do not take offense to this kind of stuff????? I had a friend in high school who had the same body as ithrowconfetti (currently) and she was HARASSED big time!! "eat a cheeseburger" "you look like a 12 year old boy" "you look anorexic" my poor friend had a crazy metabolism and could not easily gain weight, this girl ate. She literally would go home and cry and say how much she hated her body. Just something to think about!
For women with a goal weight over 145 that doesn't include lifting, i do wonder why its so high, but assume they will reevaluate once they get there anyway, so the initial goal is irrelevant.
Also, having a crazy metabolism is different from ithrowconfetti where it is not natural. As long as she knows she needs to gain at least 15 pounds, not much more anyone on here can say, but her initially showing a weight loss to 86 pounds is not inspiring, its scary.-2 -
To everyone who's posted pictures of your success so far, you all look fabulous. Well done! I wasn't aware that my picture contributions would be deemed as scary. I don't feel good or proud of the way I look anymore, based on most comments. As they're apparently not inspiring, can anyone tell me how to take down pictures/if it's possible? I don't want to offend anyone anymore, and the focus of this thread should be based on celebrating the successes of those who inspire, not disgust, or scare, like I do. I don't want what I've posted to take any attention away from that. Any suggestions on how to delete my initial post would be much appreciated, thanks.0
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TheVirgoddess 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.
I very much agree.
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arditarose wrote: »Before and During. Strength train!
You look incredible and I can't stop looking at your shoulders - great job!!0 -
akilahleemarie wrote: »*regarding ithrowconfetti* after reading some of the negative things people are saying...how would you feel if it was the other way around?? I see plenty of women who are 5'4" and have a goal weight of 145+ pounds (AND THEY DO NOT LIFT WEIGHTS)...since there are many people that seem to use a bmi as a reference for this woman....GUESS WHAT?! 146 pounds is OVERWEIGHT (according to bmi calculators). Imagine if a woman on here posted her goal weight of 145+ .....I doubt anyone would say "Yeah you need to lower that goal because you will be overweight if you stop there" why do people think that thinner people do not take offense to this kind of stuff????? I had a friend in high school who had the same body as ithrowconfetti (currently) and she was HARASSED big time!! "eat a cheeseburger" "you look like a 12 year old boy" "you look anorexic" my poor friend had a crazy metabolism and could not easily gain weight, this girl ate. She literally would go home and cry and say how much she hated her body. Just something to think about!
um.....probably because if you weigh 145lbs you are in a healthy weight range and not at risk of DEATH due to your weight nor do you classify for the weight symptom of anorexia nervosa which, according to the DSM, is <85% of your ideal body weight
re: * Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and
height, for example, weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85%
of that expected or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth,
leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected.
Source: DSM IV
To be honest, I'm not going to comment on what other people do with their own diets/bodies/whatever because I don't really care and it doesn't affect me, but I understand why people would speak out against such an unhealthy and dangerous mindset. With that said, I will speak out against you trying to defend this unhealthy mindset with such a backwards argument.-1 -
I would just like to stress once again that it was never my intention to offend anyone, and I am not promoting an unhealthy lifestyle of any sort. I apologise once again for getting everyone up in arms about this. I have written to the staff to assist me in getting my posts down.0
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It seems to me people are more concerned for your health than offended0
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hayleyjane127 wrote: »It seems to me people are more concerned for your health than offended
Yeah, I am not offended. When I said scary, I meant for her health, not for anyone else.0 -
ithrowconfetti wrote: »I would just like to stress once again that it was never my intention to offend anyone, and I am not promoting an unhealthy lifestyle of any sort. I apologise once again for getting everyone up in arms about this. I have written to the staff to assist me in getting my posts down.
ithrowconfetti don't worry! People weren't annoyed at you or offended, they were just concerned for your wellbeing! You've explained your story really well, and hopefully those who were concerned can relax knowing that you are on the right track to a healthier lifestyle/eating pattern. I had braces too for a while and I know they suck.
Best of luck with your journey. People here are just trying to help I promise, so if you do need help at any stage don't let this experience put you off reaching out to the community in the future x0 -
Confetti has already explained herself (more than I would), so maybe everyone should crawl out of her butt. We've all made our points, and there's no sense beating a dead horse.
And my end goal isn't even defined yet. It may be 150, it may be 160, it may be 140 - I don't give two rips what anyone thinks of it. But if someone felt compelled to comment on it, I'd answer their question/concern and move on with my life.
Confetti, I wish you luck on getting your intake back up where it should be.-1 -
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!
It's not a subjective matter of whether someone "looks" gaunt to you or not. The bmi chart was developed by medical professionals. Almost no one is healthy when they are underweight by bmi, and she is EXTREMELY underweight by bmi.
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Here's mine... Approx 60lbs difference here, and down 8 sizes - started at size 18-20W and currently in size 10 jrs... Eating whole foods and heavy lifting - following an 85% Primal lifestyle... I still have progress to be made, but getting there slowly. And enjoying life in the process.
My goal is to be healthy, fit and muscular when I get to my goal size - weight, when I get there, does not matter to me. After all, I can be a size 6 and weigh 150 lbs or 120 lbs, depending on how much muscle I am carrying.
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tfhawthorne wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »arditarose wrote: »Before and During. Strength train!
You're adorable.
Why didn't I look like that @ 141 lbs?! *pouts*
That's what I thought! She's gorgeous in both pictures.
I know right! She looked gorgeous at either weight tbh. I wish that was true of me too!0 -
akilahleemarie wrote: »*regarding ithrowconfetti* after reading some of the negative things people are saying...how would you feel if it was the other way around?? I see plenty of women who are 5'4" and have a goal weight of 145+ pounds (AND THEY DO NOT LIFT WEIGHTS)...since there are many people that seem to use a bmi as a reference for this woman....GUESS WHAT?! 146 pounds is OVERWEIGHT (according to bmi calculators). Imagine if a woman on here posted her goal weight of 145+ .....I doubt anyone would say "Yeah you need to lower that goal because you will be overweight if you stop there" why do people think that thinner people do not take offense to this kind of stuff????? I had a friend in high school who had the same body as ithrowconfetti (currently) and she was HARASSED big time!! "eat a cheeseburger" "you look like a 12 year old boy" "you look anorexic" my poor friend had a crazy metabolism and could not easily gain weight, this girl ate. She literally would go home and cry and say how much she hated her body. Just something to think about!
Well the simple reason is being slightly overweight is healthier than being underweight. Being underweight carries the same risk of death as obesity.
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mangogirl272727 wrote: »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!
It's not a subjective matter of whether someone "looks" gaunt to you or not. The bmi chart was developed by medical professionals. Almost no one is healthy when they are underweight by bmi, and she is EXTREMELY underweight by bmi.
I'm fine being slightly underweight by bmi. Bmi is not entirely accurate at either the high nor the low end.0 -
mangogirl272727 wrote: »akilahleemarie wrote: »*regarding ithrowconfetti* after reading some of the negative things people are saying...how would you feel if it was the other way around?? I see plenty of women who are 5'4" and have a goal weight of 145+ pounds (AND THEY DO NOT LIFT WEIGHTS)...since there are many people that seem to use a bmi as a reference for this woman....GUESS WHAT?! 146 pounds is OVERWEIGHT (according to bmi calculators). Imagine if a woman on here posted her goal weight of 145+ .....I doubt anyone would say "Yeah you need to lower that goal because you will be overweight if you stop there" why do people think that thinner people do not take offense to this kind of stuff????? I had a friend in high school who had the same body as ithrowconfetti (currently) and she was HARASSED big time!! "eat a cheeseburger" "you look like a 12 year old boy" "you look anorexic" my poor friend had a crazy metabolism and could not easily gain weight, this girl ate. She literally would go home and cry and say how much she hated her body. Just something to think about!
Well the simple reason is being slightly overweight is healthier than being underweight. Being underweight carries the same risk of death as obesity.
US white men? So, basically that is kind of irrelevant to a white woman who is slightly underweight based on BMI.0 -
When you look at healthy weight charts the range is meant to take into account the amount of muscle mass, age, frame etc. The healthy range charts are there for a guide and where you fit within the range is based on an honest assessment of your particularly body and fitness level. A person could also weigh 130 and want to weigh 120 for aesthetic reasons (both would be healthy) It doesn't mean that if you are 5ft 3 and 148 you are overweight or that if you are 110 you are underweight. However, 86 lbs is a full 24 lbs less then the recommended low end for someone with a small frame. There isn't a medical authority that would ever suggest this is o.k. I think that going from 147 to 110, given that the poster does have a tiny frame would have been a healthy goal and probably a good one for her to set now for improving her health. I hope the poster realizes that this isn't a personal attack. People weren't reacting to her as a person but rather the idea that being this small is a "success" and it was posted in a response to a request for "success" pics. We didn't want other young women seeing this and thinking they should measure their "success" this way. What we all need is support in getting to the healthy desired weight for us (whether losing or gaining) - ithrowconfetti and all posters, best of luck in your journeys.0
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TheVirgoddess 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.
I very much agree.
I have to agree. If you weigh 80 pounds, you are grossly UNDERWEIGHT and this is terribly unhealthy for you. Please, please, please see a doctor and get some help. You will kill yourself if you don't do something.-1 -
TheVirgoddess 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.
I very much agree.
I have to agree. If you weigh 80 pounds, you are grossly UNDERWEIGHT and this is terribly unhealthy for you. Please, please, please see a doctor and get some help. You will kill yourself if you don't do something.
Indeed! And considering your profile says you've lost even more weighing, 36kgs think you may have an eating disorder. You're eating 200-400cals a day and you say its to work your way up? Up from what? At your current weight you should be able to easily eat 1400-1600calories and not be so worried you'll gain. Worrying you'll gain when youre underweight already shows you have an eating disorder.
You then go on to say this one time you ate 3000calories. Yet again that shows binge then purge or in this case you starve again at 200cals.
Were not saying this to be rude. Were saying this as were worried for you. Were worried new members might read this as healthy when it's deadly. You need to really see a new professional and show them your food diary.
I was anorexic after my journey down from 245lbs, i was saying what you were saying. Even told my family the GP said i was fine. When i hadnt seen him since i was 10kg heavier. i've just gained back to a healthy weight at 19.6 bmi and my goal is around 21 with a BF% of 19.
Your BMI now is 13.6!!!! That isnt even close to healthy in singapore, it's considered dangerously underweight even when you list it on an extreamly small frame.
I know you keep protesting this. Thats what concerns me most. Please go see a new professional and stop losing weight. At 36kgs eating 200-400cals a day you're not going to survive and it breaks my heart to see a beautiful girl going down this path
all the best to you love. -2 -
Grace215lbs wrote: »TheVirgoddess 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.
I very much agree.
I have to agree. If you weigh 80 pounds, you are grossly UNDERWEIGHT and this is terribly unhealthy for you. Please, please, please see a doctor and get some help. You will kill yourself if you don't do something.
Indeed! And considering your profile says you've lost even more weighing, 36kgs think you may have an eating disorder. You're eating 200-400cals a day and you say its to work your way up? Up from what? At your current weight you should be able to easily eat 1400-1600calories and not be so worried you'll gain. Worrying you'll gain when youre underweight already shows you have an eating disorder.
You then go on to say this one time you ate 3000calories. Yet again that shows binge then purge or in this case you starve again at 200cals.
Were not saying this to be rude. Were saying this as were worried for you. Were worried new members might read this as healthy when it's deadly. You need to really see a new professional and show them your food diary.
I was anorexic after my journey down from 245lbs, i was saying what you were saying. Even told my family the GP said i was fine. When i hadnt seen him since i was 10kg heavier. i've just gained back to a healthy weight at 19.6 bmi and my goal is around 21 with a BF% of 19.
Your BMI now is 13.6!!!! That isnt even close to healthy in singapore, it's considered dangerously underweight even when you list it on an extreamly small frame.
I know you keep protesting this. Thats what concerns me most. Please go see a new professional and stop losing weight. At 36kgs eating 200-400cals a day you're not going to survive and it breaks my heart to see a beautiful girl going down this path all the best to you love.
her bmi is 15.2 at 86 pounds and 5'3", not 13.6.0
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