5' - 5'3" females- want to lose 25-30 lbs
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feel free to add me.
cw: 157.4
gw: 115
i'm 5'3 and have already lost 28 lbs.4 -
Every time I've lost weight, I've been on a low carb diet. I want it to be different and lasting this time. I'm usually on track until either family comes to visit or I go on vacation. Perhaps if I never interacted with people....how can I be so easily swayed by others to eat foods I shouldn't? My neighbor brought over cheesecake at 9:30 last night for us. Of course I had some...why? That's what I need to figure out. I think it's my need to belong and feel accepted. I don't want to be the "salad" girl, or refuse the "kindness" (carbs) from my neighbors. By the way, I've gained a pound this week and am going out of town for a long weekend. My weigh-in is on Sunday. Can I actually lose a pound- kicking some bad habits? What motivates you to eat badly, people? Let's change our mindset too, not just the number on the scale. Amen!5
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My meal plans keep me at about 1,000-1,100 per day. I eat every 3 hours and protein with every meal, with either fat or carb in addition to the protein (cycling week by week). This week is more fat than carbs, so avocado and cheese in addition to lean protein. On weeks where it's more carbs than fat, it will be rice with lean protein and a gluten free waffle for breakfast with a protein shake, for example. I'm working out 6 times per week, with 4 of those being high intensity interval training cardio sessions. I'm 6 weeks in and 13 pounds down! I find switching it up weekly helps me stay consistent - I can do just about anything for a week knowing I get to change it up next week. The only thing I'm doing differently this time around from when I've tried to lose weight in the past is giving up alcohol completely. It has made a huge difference. When I'm out with friends, I'm already the only one not drinking, so why not also be the only one ordering a salad with added protein and dressing on the side, etc.? I'll admit my social life has been greatly cut back (I didn't even bother going out for NYE), but that's ok, too. It feels great to be so committed and seeing such awesome results!5
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Please add me! 5'3" and need to lose 30lbs (then possibly going to shoot for another 10lbs). I keep my diary open for others to look through, hoping to add some friends that do the same for meal ideas. I'm at 1200 calories per day. My 2017 New Years resolution is to not complain about anything so only positive posts from me!1
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5'2" 138 pounds!
Down from 220, but I want to be at 110!7 -
karleeggarner wrote: »I'm curious to know what others calorie limits are? I'm 5"3' CW171 GW 135. I have a fitbit charge2 which tracks my heart rate and thus calories burned all day (and night). Looking over my average calories burned a day, to have a 20% deficit would put my calorie limit at 1700-1900. Keep in mind this is factoring in exercise. But, this still seems high to me in order to lose weight. How many calories are you eating at the end of the day and still seeing success with a safe weight loss? I figure since we are similar sizes maybe someone here would have some accurate insight for me when it comes to setting my calorie limits
We have similar stats. 5'4 sw 164 cw 137 gw is 132. I lost over the last 4 months - maintaining during the holidays on purpose to not feel deprived. I've used 1200 as my TDEE for most days plus using the MFP exercise calories divided in half for additional calories. Now that I've gotten a fitbit and synching, I find that I'm getting many more calories than I did with manually adding/halving MFP. I am going to use the fitbit count for a few weeks to see if its accurate. If not, I will just halve everything like I did for MFP. Good luck to you!2 -
How great is this! Anyone, feel free to add me, going to start adding some peeps as well.
5'3.
Cw: 168
GW: 130
Getting back into tracking, aiming for 1200-1400 calories, )average about 1500 now, but need more discipline, learning how to make it work, with more veggies, juicing, im moving towards being a vegetarian, rarely eat meat.. and working out 5-6 times a week, h.i.t.t. routines, yoga, pilates, weights, like variety and challenge..
Also, quit drinking..
So happy to have found similar height/weight people...
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Hey ladies!! I'm 5'3 and currently 144 pounds my goal weight is 110. I know it's going to take time and dedication, but Im prepared to put in work!! I need some fitness gal pals who I can talk to and motivate and get some help in return! feel free to add me !!3
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Add me if you like!! Need 32lbs to be gone asap1
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SheilaCali wrote: »Every time I've lost weight, I've been on a low carb diet. I want it to be different and lasting this time. I'm usually on track until either family comes to visit or I go on vacation. Perhaps if I never interacted with people....how can I be so easily swayed by others to eat foods I shouldn't? My neighbor brought over cheesecake at 9:30 last night for us. Of course I had some...why? That's what I need to figure out. I think it's my need to belong and feel accepted. I don't want to be the "salad" girl, or refuse the "kindness" (carbs) from my neighbors. By the way, I've gained a pound this week and am going out of town for a long weekend. My weigh-in is on Sunday. Can I actually lose a pound- kicking some bad habits? What motivates you to eat badly, people? Let's change our mindset too, not just the number on the scale. Amen!
I refuse to give up anything I love. And, so far, the last few weeks have been the most successful and easy time I've had since I've started on again, off again trying to lose this weight. I try to stay fairly meticulous about knowing how many calories I eat, but I don't limit WHAT I eat. If I want a cookie (or some cheesecake), I have it. I may have a smaller amount, but I still have it.
For me, I want a sustainable way of eating that allows me to still have fun, still enjoy food (because I LOVE food), but not shoot back up the scale once I start eating "normal." I try to fill the majority of my day with fruits and veggies and "healthy" things, but leave room for that treat or that glass of wine. The mindset change has to be "I CAN have this if I make it fit."5 -
PW: 161.4
CW: 158
GW: 135
I'm down 3.4 lbs since last week! Have a fantabulous Friday ya'll!6 -
I'm 5'3" and small boned at about 135. Goal weight is 115 but well toned. Because my weight gain is mostly in the upper body (still have slender legs) I will be returning to weight lifting and walking. I'm more interested in getting my hour glass back.3
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"For me, I want a sustainable way of eating that allows me to still have fun, still enjoy food (because I LOVE food), but not shoot back up the scale once I start eating "normal." I try to fill the majority of my day with fruits and veggies and "healthy" things, but leave room for that treat or that glass of wine. The mindset change has to be "I CAN have this if I make it fit."[/quote]-- Amandadancer
This is me EXACTLY!! I am 59 years old, and I have made getting fit and staying healthy a priority this year, and I am living my life that way now. I have NEVER been this successful losing weight before, and it's because of the 1. mindset and 2. tracking calories.
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Hello I have a long way to go. I need to lose 50lbs and could really use some support. I'm 5'3 and I'm 41 years old. Thx for the support
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mmmarlene2016 wrote: »Hello I have a long way to go. I need to lose 50lbs and could really use some support. I'm 5'3 and I'm 41 years old. Thx for the support
marlene -- just start tracking calories on my fitness pal. I find that weighing myself everyday works for me -- but some wait and weigh weekly. Stay under your calorie goal (for me, it's 1200 -- I started at 152 and put in I wanted to lose 20 lbs --I've now lost 23!) but do what MFP suggests on your food log -- and it WILL work! Tracking calories DOES work -- but you've got to be vigilant -- really log everything! Make it a priority. It gets easier and easier. And give it time. I lost about 1 lb. /week, which would have been too slow for me a few years ago, but now the weight is gone and it's NOT coming back! In a couple of weeks you will feel so much better. Good Luck!2 -
Sunday Weigh In -- Finishing Week #6 (42 days)
SW: 155.6 - 12/4/2016
PW: 146.2
CW: 145.2
GW: 122
Last week's loss wasn't a mistake! Spent the week worrying it was. I'm down another pound this week bringing my total loss to 10 pounds. My daily calorie goal is 1340. Turned off the option on the MFP app that gives additional calories for exercise. That makes no sense to me given that I want to lose weight. If I've done a lot of walking and I've really hungry, I'll go over my calories by a bit but it averages out over the week I'm often under 1340.
Whole grain breads are a positive part of my diet. I struggle to get my fruits and vegetables. I created a tasty green smoothie recipe but still hate giving up the calories for it. This week I may try just drinking half of my recipe. Some is better than none, yeah? Aside from that my breakfast is the same each day, 2 eggs cooked, 2 slices of whole grain bread. For lunch I might have tuna and wheat thins, or an Nature Bar and almonds. For the first time ever I've worked hard to make sure I'm getting 4 bottles of water a day to put me at 64oz. Dinner, might be a frozen meal, or 4 to 5oz of rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans, or a 3 ozs hamburger on a whole wheat bun or a Barilla Protein Plus pasta with spaghetti sauce. Last night I had a peanut butter sandwich and hot chocolate -- Yum!
A factor I've never had losing weight until now is the electronic ability to compete with friends in challenges. This plays to my competitive nature and has been a big help the last two weeks. Trying to hit a minimum of 10K steps before I leave work and then some treadmill time at home. A weight loss challenge was started at work to end on March 10th. I joined. Just one more thing to keep me focused.
Hope everyone can find their motivation!
Success is ours for the taking. We need only demand it from ourselves.5 -
Hi everyone! I'm 5'4" and 147 lbs. My goal weight is 125-130ish. When I started on MFP in 2011, my starting weight was around 154 lbs (my highest ever). I was able to lose 30 lbs (yay!) in about a year with regular tracking and exercise but have slowly gained almost all of it back. I'm determined to lose it again and keep it off this time! I like to keep active by working out at home (Beachbody programs, Jillian Michaels programs, etc) and I have tried running in the past but it's hard on my knees. I'm currently on the 3rd week of the 21 Day Fix. Please feel free to add me!1
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I'm a shorty too (5'3") hoping to lose 28lbs. Just joined today and started 21 Day Fix yesterday.
Starting weight: 168lbs
Goal weight: 140lbs0 -
Bee_B, it sounds like we're in the same place. I lost about 15 last year, then gained it back. Running won't work for me anymore, and even Jillian's workouts make my knees crunch funny. I keep my calories around 1200, but I'm not very active. I've just started working out again, and only burn about 200. My metabolism needs to be revved up, then maybe I can allow some more calories. Staying injury-free is key for me, and I've made it 1/2 way through Jillian's 30 day shred. I've only lost a pound, but I'm looking long-term. Good luck Bee!Hi everyone! I'm 5'4" and 147 lbs. My goal weight is 125-130ish. When I started on MFP in 2011, my starting weight was around 154 lbs (my highest ever). I was able to lose 30 lbs (yay!) in about a year with regular tracking and exercise but have slowly gained almost all of it back. I'm determined to lose it again and keep it off this time! I like to keep active by working out at home (Beachbody programs, Jillian Michaels programs, etc) and I have tried running in the past but it's hard on my knees. I'm currently on the 3rd week of the 21 Day Fix. Please feel free to add me!
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