Anyone around 5'8 with goal weight loss about 25-30 lbs succeeded?

maaadde

That's a long title haha. But bottom line is I'm 5'8 and not overweight but just below the mark (bmi about 24.4) and I want to lose about 28 pounds (158-130) and get fit. While I am absolutely amazed at everyone managing to lose hundreds of pounds I would love to see some before and after pics of people in situations similar to mine, just to be able to relate. So - anyone out there with somewhat similar stats who has succeeded and wants to share?

Bluepegasus

I'm 5'8"

DetroitDarin

whoa. outstanding!

pinky966

I'm 5'8 with a starting weight of 154lb. I'm currently 143.8 and on my way down . I don't have pics for ya though. I will say that I feel so much better in my skin already, and I love that all my old clothes are fitting better. I've even purchased smaller jeans. My first goal is 135lb and we will see after that. Goodluck!!!

LEAS86

I'm 5"10 and had a starting weight of 175 (not over weight but borderline), I'm now at 155 and feeling so much better. No pics to show you but I definitely look different, my clothes fit better and I have less jiggle! That said, it took 20lbs before anyone noticed...the curse of being tall. Best of luck.

maaadde

That's awesome for both of you! Any specific methods or just a general deficit?

pinky966

Just general deficit for me amd when I want extra food or treats, I'll do some cardio lol. I'm wanting to do a bit of lifting now to add some shapely muscle. Only 6lbs until I hit goal!!!

Notaphase

I don't know how to post a link to an older post but I started one in the past that has lots of before and afters for your height. The title is something like "women 5'8 - 5'9" Hope that helps.

Bluepegasus

General deficit for me too, no diet foods, just ordinary food but less of it. I allocated enough calories per day to have a daily piece of chocolate too. I also run three times a week and do kettlebells three times a week. Going down in weight even further now, at 132lbs, slow and steady. I'm not on so much of a deficit now though as I surpassed my goal.

Jilliankosto

Following this thread. I'm in a similar situation- height: 5'10" SW: 170, CW: 160, GW: 145
I have been stuck at 160 for a LONG time and can't seem to get below and maintain it, I always go back up to the 160 mark. I really really really want to lose 15 more pounds. Would any one share what your daily cal intake is that you have been following in order to lose 1/2-1lb a week?

majess1022

Hi! I'm 5' 7", with a starting weight of 158, and a current weight of 142. I'm targeting a goal weight of 135. I have no progress pictures yet though!

Like one of the prior posters noted, it took until recently for anyone to notice (right around when I had lost about 10% of my starting weight). Clothes are definitely fitting better now!

Bluepegasus

Jilliankosto wrote: »

Following this thread. I'm in a similar situation- height: 5'10" SW: 170, CW: 160, GW: 145
I have been stuck at 160 for a LONG time and can't seem to get below and maintain it, I always go back up to the 160 mark. I really really really want to lose 15 more pounds. Would any one share what your daily cal intake is that you have been following in order to lose 1/2-1lb a week?

I'll probably be shot down in flames for this but when I started I was on 1200 calories a day. I know most people will say that's not enough for my height, but as I am sedentary other than the exercise I do, I had to be that low just to lose about 0.75 pounds a week. I was also that low as I didn't weigh my food, so although my diary said 1200, in reality it was likely a bit more. Once I got to my goal of 135lbs I upped the calories to 1400. I'm now losing maybe a pound every three weeks or so.

Jilliankosto

Bluepegasus wrote: »

Jilliankosto wrote: »

Following this thread. I'm in a similar situation- height: 5'10" SW: 170, CW: 160, GW: 145
I have been stuck at 160 for a LONG time and can't seem to get below and maintain it, I always go back up to the 160 mark. I really really really want to lose 15 more pounds. Would any one share what your daily cal intake is that you have been following in order to lose 1/2-1lb a week?

I'll probably be shot down in flames for this but when I started I was on 1200 calories a day. I know most people will say that's not enough for my height, but as I am sedentary other than the exercise I do, I had to be that low just to lose about 0.75 pounds a week. I was also that low as I didn't weigh my food, so although my diary said 1200, in reality it was likely a bit more. Once I got to my goal of 135lbs I upped the calories to 1400. I'm now losing maybe a pound every three weeks or so.

Ha I replied to you on another thread too! Thanks for your response. I tried 1200 for awhile but I just couldn't hang, I was starving and I always ended up going over anyway so that is when I realized I needed something a little higher, hence the 1400/day. Which I honestly find hard to stick to (what is wrong with me?)

maaadde

Sorry, I haven't been on my computer for almost a week and I was in a bit of a rush last time I checked in. First of all I have to say those pictures are so amazing and inspiring, thank you for sharing!!

How much of a deficit seems reasonable to you? I try to stick to about 1400 calories a day now, unfortunately I decided to give myself one day a week completely off but since I have used those days for drinking, and when I'm drunk I always, always want candy, I think they've pretty balanced out my deficit for the other days. So I decided to stop that for a while, and maybe let myself have a day of 1800 or so a week and stay at 1400 for the others. Do you think that's too high as an average? I work out about 2-4 times a week. Should I eat any exercise calories back?

Chef_Barbell

Jilliankosto wrote: »

Bluepegasus wrote: »

Jilliankosto wrote: »

Following this thread. I'm in a similar situation- height: 5'10" SW: 170, CW: 160, GW: 145
I have been stuck at 160 for a LONG time and can't seem to get below and maintain it, I always go back up to the 160 mark. I really really really want to lose 15 more pounds. Would any one share what your daily cal intake is that you have been following in order to lose 1/2-1lb a week?

I'll probably be shot down in flames for this but when I started I was on 1200 calories a day. I know most people will say that's not enough for my height, but as I am sedentary other than the exercise I do, I had to be that low just to lose about 0.75 pounds a week. I was also that low as I didn't weigh my food, so although my diary said 1200, in reality it was likely a bit more. Once I got to my goal of 135lbs I upped the calories to 1400. I'm now losing maybe a pound every three weeks or so.

Ha I replied to you on another thread too! Thanks for your response. I tried 1200 for awhile but I just couldn't hang, I was starving and I always ended up going over anyway so that is when I realized I needed something a little higher, hence the 1400/day. Which I honestly find hard to stick to (what is wrong with me?)

Because you are tall and need more calories.

pinkhippie

Im 5'8.5" and I started around 200 pounds after my baby was born a few years ago. I got down to the mid 160's and without calorie restriction would bounce around between 167- 177. In late August at 177 lbs I went back to calorie restriction and now I am 163. I have been steadily going from 162-163 back to 162 for the past week after losing steadily on a deficit of 1200 per day. I have recently started feeling hungry, like really hungry so I am eating more like 1400 now and I feel much better. It's TOM this week so I don't know what the scale will say about that increase in calories. I have an active job and I do random bursts of exercise every now and then. weight lifting, running in place, yoga, etc..

My BMI right now is 24.4

I would love to get down to 135 or actually 139, I just don't know if its possible/ sustainable for me. But Im going to try. I think the key for me is to accept slower weight loss and not feel deprived/ painfully hungry so I can keep eating at a deficit.

pinky966

For a .5lb loss per week, I can 1510. 1260 if I want to lose 1lb per week. I'm a little over 5'8". Now that I'm close to goal, I find it easier to go with 1510, cause it feels less restrictive.

LEAS86

I aim for around 1400-1500/day. I'm pretty sedentary (sat at a desk for most of the day and running around after 2 kids at either end of the day), don't exercise and that seems to work for me. MFP gave me 1200 initially but I just couldn't hack it.
I eat low-ish carb/high-ish fat - I can't be trusted around sweets, chocolate, pastry or any sugary foods and this way of eating keeps me feeling fuller for longer.

maaadde

pinkhippie wrote: »

Im 5'8.5" and I started around 200 pounds after my baby was born a few years ago. I got down to the mid 160's and without calorie restriction would bounce around between 167- 177. In late August at 177 lbs I went back to calorie restriction and now I am 163. I have been steadily going from 162-163 back to 162 for the past week after losing steadily on a deficit of 1200 per day. I have recently started feeling hungry, like really hungry so I am eating more like 1400 now and I feel much better. It's TOM this week so I don't know what the scale will say about that increase in calories. I have an active job and I do random bursts of exercise every now and then. weight lifting, running in place, yoga, etc..

My BMI right now is 24.4

I would love to get down to 135 or actually 139, I just don't know if its possible/ sustainable for me. But Im going to try. I think the key for me is to accept slower weight loss and not feel deprived/ painfully hungry so I can keep eating at a deficit.

That's amazing, and I'm sure you'll get down to your goal weight eventually! Like you said it's probably more sustainable with a slower loss and not feel deprived, but on the other hand, not actually being overweight there's not real reason to lose it all very quick. I do however understand that it sucks to accept that, I'm struggling with that part a bit too. But as people have told me, a fast weight loss when you're not overweight usually results in losing muscle instead of fat, and that's not what we want, right?!

maaadde

LEAS86 wrote: »

I aim for around 1400-1500/day. I'm pretty sedentary (sat at a desk for most of the day and running around after 2 kids at either end of the day), don't exercise and that seems to work for me. MFP gave me 1200 initially but I just couldn't hack it.
I eat low-ish carb/high-ish fat - I can't be trusted around sweets, chocolate, pastry or any sugary foods and this way of eating keeps me feeling fuller for longer.

Okay this gives me hope that my current plan (that I switched to the day before yesterday) could work. Some people on here suggested I bump up my calories to what mfp gives me if I wanna lose .5 lbs a week (about 1600), and eat back some of my exercise calories. Haha, sugary foods are the worst/best depending on how you look at it. Any type of candy and my diet is out the window lol. Just kidding but I always feel that way even if I try to stay strong

Sued0nim

I'm 5'8 and 160 at goal and I lost 50lbs to get here

Calories
And weights
My BMI is 24 but my BF is quite low so I've got the body shape I want

pinkhippie

maaadde wrote: »

That's amazing, and I'm sure you'll get down to your goal weight eventually! Like you said it's probably more sustainable with a slower loss and not feel deprived, but on the other hand, not actually being overweight there's not real reason to lose it all very quick. I do however understand that it sucks to accept that, I'm struggling with that part a bit too. But as people have told me, a fast weight loss when you're not overweight usually results in losing muscle instead of fat, and that's not what we want, right?!

Thanks! Its true, Im not overweight, but before babies I was 140ish so I have lots of clothes that I still can't fit in to. Its hard to be patient. I think though that has been my problem the past few years. I get down to 160ish and then stall out so I just give up. I am not giving up this time. Also, I have greatly increased my vegetable consumption. By a lot. That has really helped me feel full with less calories. I used to go overboard and burn myself out eating nothing but giant salads but now I have been cooking and roasting vegetables and making them about 3/4 of my plate and then the main entree about 1/4 for dinner and lunch. That has been really helpful and now I really like vegetables. I feel much better physically. i Just have to get on the exercise train more consistently. Im not sure why its so hard for me.

JillKad

I'm in a similar situation!

5'7'', SW: 185 pounds (highest I've ever been). I thought I was eating healthy, but exercise wasn't frequent and I've realized that my diet was completely out of whack. (Too many cheat days, not enough reasons to cheat haha)

3 weeks ago I actually joined a program at my neighborhood gym. It's a 6 week program that comes with a meal plan and the accountability that you will come to the gym at least 3 times per week. I haven't weighed myself since I started, but feel lighter from eating cleaner foods and from working out and my clothes fit better. I second the last post about weight training! It's been making a huge difference to me.

Also, try not focus so much on the scale. Focus more on how your body is transforming (inches, strength, etc). I know I probably won't be 140 pounds ever again, but maybe I'll look REALLY damn good at 160 because I've been toning up. My scale actually died, so that's why I haven't weighed myself, but I am glad it did because I worry that it discourages me more than I need.

Keep on rocking! You want to FEEL great and a # on a scale may not give you that especially if you're depriving yourself!

sllm1

182 at my heaviest (top left), 148 in mud run pic, 144 in blue tank.