5" feet under Success Stories?

Trinique34

Would love to see some success stories for us shorties. I'm currently 4"11 and weigh 142 lbs. Just started working out with a trainer and counting calories. I come from a background of low carb high protein diets and it's really hard for me to eat normal now. I need some motivation to see that diet & exercise CAN work to reach goal. I did Ideal Protein for years but never had the will power or energy to keep it up, I was tired, lethargic and hungry, plus my hair would fall off. Decided I'm older now and need to start looking after my health.

KathrynMae

I'm 4'10 and weigh 136. Dr.said I have to lose weight and lower blood pressure or go on meds.Have to lose it now!

Trinique34

I wish I could be 136

carlyne0813

Hi I'm 5'2, spent 3 months to lose 26.5 pounds. Initially my weigh was 136lbs, and I had had enough with how I looked like in front of the mirror. I was determined to control and plan my diet wisely, work out and stay away from all those junk food and fast food as possible. Now, I'm kinda satisfied with how I looked like and I'm thinking of lose a little bit more pound.

Rach_B_81

4' 10"
Before is June 2015 165lb (ish)
Current is March 2016 123lb

aniqa109

Omg!! Please tell me how you did it @ rach_b_82
I'm 4"11 and struggling what calories or did u eat clean ?please can u share all!

Rach_B_81

I've had to be honest with my logging of both food and exercise.
I stick close to 1200 cals a day try and keep my excercise deficit to -500 or more (in the green so in addition to the deficit that mfp gives me).

My main issue with food was portions. I was eatting almost as much as my husband.. oops!

We still go out once a week for dinner, and I've changed my selections (salad instead of fries, chicken sandwich instead of burgers...although I do have a few bites of his). I've added way more fruits and veggies to my diet but still eat bread and pasta. You can add me, my diary is open to friends

For exercise it started with walking more at work. Then I got a Fitbit and got competitive

zbakrjc

carlyne0813 wrote: »

Hi I'm 5'2, spent 3 months to lose 26.5 pounds. Initially my weigh was 136lbs, and I had had enough with how I looked like in front of the mirror. I was determined to control and plan my diet wisely, work out and stay away from all those junk food and fast food as possible. Now, I'm kinda satisfied with how I looked like and I'm thinking of lose a little bit more pound.

I love your tummy. It looks fantastic. Keep up the good work.



zbakrjc

Broejen

I'm 5'2" and started at 218lbs. Got down to 133 but am up to 145 right now...you know...winter gain.

kindergartenpam

You look great!!! Do You mind sharing your age?

aniqa109

Looking great! ! You all should be soooooo proud!!

Broejen

@kindergartenpam, are you talking to me? If so, I'm 40

Trinique34

These pictures give me hope. Thanks for sharing.
Did anyone do any fad diets or cut back on carbs or simply counted calories and exercised?

Rach_B_81

I've done nothing fancy. I would like to think I eat the same just less but I did adjust my recipes to make them lower calories so that I can eat more.

But If I want chocolate I eat it. If I crave a piece of bread I have it. I sometimes will exercise more to make up for it, or not eat a snack I had planned on, or I take the hit and over eat that day and get back on track the rest of the week.

jaga13

I'm 4'11. Started at 155 and now hover between 121-124. But I still carry too much weight in my stomach and am struggling with losing more weight. It came
Off steadily, exactly .5 lb a week, for many months until I got this current range.
Simply using mfp and staying in calorie deficit worked. Now I think it's getting harder as I'm closer to goal and need even fewer calories. Harder to stay on track (and very easy to underestimate calories).

Tyler2020Mike

I'm proud of the ones who have a success story. For those who are struggling, keep moving forward to attain your goal.

slackey77

@ rach_b_82 you look amazing, way to go!

jessicagilb

This is a nearly 2 yr process. I quit for a while but have hit it hard the last 10-12mos.
I'm 5'0. SW:200 CW:159

IdaL21

Rach_B_81 wrote: »

I've had to be honest with my logging of both food and exercise.
I stick close to 1200 cals a day try and keep my excercise deficit to -500 or more (in the green so in addition to the deficit that mfp gives me).

My main issue with food was portions. I was eatting almost as much as my husband.. oops!

We still go out once a week for dinner, and I've changed my selections (salad instead of fries, chicken sandwich instead of burgers...although I do have a few bites of his). I've added way more fruits and veggies to my diet but still eat bread and pasta. You can add me, my diary is open to friends

For exercise it started with walking more at work. Then I got a Fitbit and got competitive

Lillyloooo

4ft 11 here

Rach_B_81

slackey77 wrote: »

@ rach_b_82 you look amazing, way to go!

Thanks!