Shorties like me under 5'5 positive vibes only!
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19juanita72 wrote: »I'm 4' 10' and have at least 50 lbs to lose. I was going to the gym regularly before xmas until my mother passed away from cancer that progressed quickly. I keep telling myself I need to get healthy for my children, but something always comes up that prevents me from going. I need motivation to get me back on track. Feel free to add me.
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. Don't forget to make that commitment to getting healthy for yourself too. Grieving is hard work and it's necessary. Take it a step at a time. One positive step leads to another! You can do it!2 -
I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
I find the same thing. My husband is currently working an opposite shift and my daughter is working more lately. One of my goals this year is to get at the root of my bad eating habits, regardless of how my schedule changes or who is home eating with me. I also need to make better choices when eating out.2 -
Hey y'all! I'm 5'4'', mostly vegan, just trying to get fitter and lose a few pounds! I could use motivation too
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I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
Omg yes!!!!! If it's just me I can eat within my calorie goal with no problem what so ever! But with hubby, he eats bad and I can't help but get tempted to eat what I cook for him too1 -
19juanita72 wrote: »I'm 4' 10' and have at least 50 lbs to lose. I was going to the gym regularly before xmas until my mother passed away from cancer that progressed quickly. I keep telling myself I need to get healthy for my children, but something always comes up that prevents me from going. I need motivation to get me back on track. Feel free to add me.
Aww I'm sorry for your loss. Im the same way. I want to lose the weight so bad and I know what to do it's just sometimes I slack and if I do that I stop all together. Since we are short it just seems like we have to work twice as hard. We are here to motivate each other! We can do this! Not just for us but our kids as well!1 -
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tonithewriter wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
I find the same thing. My husband is currently working an opposite shift and my daughter is working more lately. One of my goals this year is to get at the root of my bad eating habits, regardless of how my schedule changes or who is home eating with me. I also need to make better choices when eating out.
My biggest problem is making smart choices when eating out. Not just the food but margaritas and mojitos as well!1 -
Hello!
I'm 5'4 and hope to lose 50lbs in the next year or two! You can definitely add me! 1 -
Hi I'm 5 2 looking to lose 20-25 pounds. Add me on . Glad to have a new friend2
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Well I thought it was the bad stuff I'm eating (chocolate biscuits) but I may have just stumbled onto you lot & not being tall might have something to do with it. I'm 4"111
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5'3 here. In maintenance right now, but my God doesn't weight show up on us fast. Every pound I gain goes straight to my face, I swear. The good thing, I guess, is that weight loss shows up fast as well. My sister is 5'10 and she has to lose like 25 pounds to see the same changes I do from losing 10 pounds.1
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jenniferj0417 wrote: »tonithewriter wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
I find the same thing. My husband is currently working an opposite shift and my daughter is working more lately. One of my goals this year is to get at the root of my bad eating habits, regardless of how my schedule changes or who is home eating with me. I also need to make better choices when eating out.
My biggest problem is making smart choices when eating out. Not just the food but margaritas and mojitos as well!
Love Margaritas and Mojitos, maybe we need a "skinny" version?
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I'm 5'4'' and have 50 lbs to lose. Feel free to add me too!1
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jenniferj0417 wrote: »Trying to lose at least 50 pounds. By being short it seems like it's much easier to gain weight. I'm like a yoyo, my weight goes up and down. I have a hard time losing weight and keeping it off. I am a chef and sometimes it's hard to eat healthy. I am taking baby steps to change ingredients in my favorite dishes to make them more healthy. I'm looking for women around my size for tips and motivation!
I am 5 ft and I know the struggle all to well. 5 lbs on us short women looks and feels like 20. I would be happy to share swap out ingredient tips to help you. I am not a chef but I love to cook and am a foodie (and love my wine--and part Sicilian!)
You are taking a great first step. I also highly recommend starting out with some exercise. I work with a health coach and I am also a Zumba teacher. I passed along this tip to my students that I got from her. You can break up 30 minutes of exercise with 10 minute exercise breaks--one in the AM, afternoon and one later in the evening. Or even 5 minutes. Think small and work your way up. Exercise will get your metabolism revved up.
For me, portion control is huge and watching my carbs and sugar. I got off track over the holidays but am tracking again which is my saving grace. It is all about being mindful and not beating yourself up.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I have tons of ideas for recipe swaps and I live tweaking recipes to make them healthier with more wholesome and clean ingredients.
Hang in there!
Awesome advice. I started walking with my do last summer and found that once I got going, I enjoyed it and started lengthening my walks. It was really a matter of just getting started. And it did make a difference. I didn't get so out of breath. I felt more limber and had more energy.
I used to do Zumba with friends and really enjoyed it. I moved and would like to do it at home. yogagirl, do you have any resources for someone who wants to do Zumba at home? Toni in IL0 -
I am down 2 lbs today. Can I hear a Whoo Hoo!?!?!?!
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Lost 1lb this week. I'll take it! Had a couple of beers after work with a friend last night. I had already planned supper and logged it. I started to turn off on my way home and get some junk food, and just drove past the drive thru on home and ate what I had planned. for me that was a small win. I find it helps to log things ahead during the day to know where I will end up.3
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bossymom15 wrote: »Lost 1lb this week. I'll take it! Had a couple of beers after work with a friend last night. I had already planned supper and logged it. I started to turn off on my way home and get some junk food, and just drove past the drive thru on home and ate what I had planned. for me that was a small win. I find it helps to log things ahead during the day to know where I will end up.
You did a great job! WTG!1 -
jenniferj0417 wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
Omg yes!!!!! If it's just me I can eat within my calorie goal with no problem what so ever! But with hubby, he eats bad and I can't help but get tempted to eat what I cook for him too
He comes home today.... I'm gonna have to be careful, this man likes his full meals lol1 -
tonithewriter wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
I find the same thing. My husband is currently working an opposite shift and my daughter is working more lately. One of my goals this year is to get at the root of my bad eating habits, regardless of how my schedule changes or who is home eating with me. I also need to make better choices when eating out.
That's a good goal! I need to do the same. Petite people just can't have all the calories that taller people do! Just gotta stick to smaller portions, and not eating ALL of the sides...
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tonithewriter wrote: »jenniferj0417 wrote: »tonithewriter wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
I find the same thing. My husband is currently working an opposite shift and my daughter is working more lately. One of my goals this year is to get at the root of my bad eating habits, regardless of how my schedule changes or who is home eating with me. I also need to make better choices when eating out.
My biggest problem is making smart choices when eating out. Not just the food but margaritas and mojitos as well!
Love Margaritas and Mojitos, maybe we need a "skinny" version?
That's definitely an option!0 -
Larissa_NY wrote: »5'3 here. In maintenance right now, but my God doesn't weight show up on us fast. Every pound I gain goes straight to my face, I swear. The good thing, I guess, is that weight loss shows up fast as well. My sister is 5'10 and she has to lose like 25 pounds to see the same changes I do from losing 10 pounds.
Omg that is so true!1 -
tonithewriter wrote: »I am down 2 lbs today. Can I hear a Whoo Hoo!?!?!?!
Great job Toni!!!!1 -
bossymom15 wrote: »Lost 1lb this week. I'll take it! Had a couple of beers after work with a friend last night. I had already planned supper and logged it. I started to turn off on my way home and get some junk food, and just drove past the drive thru on home and ate what I had planned. for me that was a small win. I find it helps to log things ahead during the day to know where I will end up.
Great job! Baby steps! I did the same thing but I didn't have the will power to drive past 711! I hoped out and got some chocolate!0 -
jenniferj0417 wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
Omg yes!!!!! If it's just me I can eat within my calorie goal with no problem what so ever! But with hubby, he eats bad and I can't help but get tempted to eat what I cook for him too
He comes home today.... I'm gonna have to be careful, this man likes his full meals lol
lol I feel ya girl!!!0 -
jenniferj0417 wrote: »jenniferj0417 wrote: »I don't know about anyone else, but when I only prepare dinner for myself I've been finding it much easier to stay within daily calories. My man is out of town for the week, and eating has been simple... And smaller portions! I'm excited to see what the scale says after a week of this.
Omg yes!!!!! If it's just me I can eat within my calorie goal with no problem what so ever! But with hubby, he eats bad and I can't help but get tempted to eat what I cook for him too
He comes home today.... I'm gonna have to be careful, this man likes his full meals lol
lol I feel ya girl!!!
It's great that you are aware that it will be a challenge. Do you have a plan to make your own meals full? Drinking a glass of water before your meal? Fixing a nice big salad to go with the main dish? Looking forward to an update on how you do. You've got this!1 -
Hi, I'm 5'2 and just hoping to lose my last 15lbs. I was 178 and now I'm down to 155.Yay!! ( took about 6 months). Was diagnosed with PCOS back in Oct and it completely made sense why the weight wasn't just pouring off. I'm stuck in a rut now. This is my first week trying keto. I'm really open to ideas and suggestions and will do the same as needed.1
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tonithewriter wrote: »jenniferj0417 wrote: »Trying to lose at least 50 pounds. By being short it seems like it's much easier to gain weight. I'm like a yoyo, my weight goes up and down. I have a hard time losing weight and keeping it off. I am a chef and sometimes it's hard to eat healthy. I am taking baby steps to change ingredients in my favorite dishes to make them more healthy. I'm looking for women around my size for tips and motivation!
I am 5 ft and I know the struggle all to well. 5 lbs on us short women looks and feels like 20. I would be happy to share swap out ingredient tips to help you. I am not a chef but I love to cook and am a foodie (and love my wine--and part Sicilian!)
You are taking a great first step. I also highly recommend starting out with some exercise. I work with a health coach and I am also a Zumba teacher. I passed along this tip to my students that I got from her. You can break up 30 minutes of exercise with 10 minute exercise breaks--one in the AM, afternoon and one later in the evening. Or even 5 minutes. Think small and work your way up. Exercise will get your metabolism revved up.
For me, portion control is huge and watching my carbs and sugar. I got off track over the holidays but am tracking again which is my saving grace. It is all about being mindful and not beating yourself up.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I have tons of ideas for recipe swaps and I live tweaking recipes to make them healthier with more wholesome and clean ingredients.
Hang in there!
Awesome advice. I started walking with my do last summer and found that once I got going, I enjoyed it and started lengthening my walks. It was really a matter of just getting started. And it did make a difference. I didn't get so out of breath. I felt more limber and had more energy.
I used to do Zumba with friends and really enjoyed it. I moved and would like to do it at home. yogagirl, do you have any resources for someone who wants to do Zumba at home? Toni in IL
There are Zumba apps and DVDs if you want to do Zumba at home. I think the Wii also has Zumba as an option but not sure. Zumba doesn't want teachers promoting (or even making free videos to post online), but there are free Zumba YouTube videos if you can't make it to a class or can't afford the classes.
For newbies, I recommend taking a class so you can correctly learn the dances and rhythms and they are a blast. 1 -
Just wanted to share I am on Day 20 of a 31 day yoga challenge and in my yoga class on Monday night, I felt really strong, especially my upper body. This is definitely huge motivation for me to dedicate time each day to my yoga practice. Other than my Monday night class, I was on and off last year with doing yoga at home.
Since it's been raining and stormy here this week, I also found great mini workout apps. Uhmm yeah those 7 -10 interval workouts are no joke. If you don't have a lot of time and want to mix up your workouts, the short workout apps are great and free!!!1 -
I jog in place in the living room, while the cats stare at me as if I'd lost my mind.
Five-footer, and 58 years old. Yes, the pounds show on us! I'm in maintenance, indulged with baking and such over the holidays, gained 3 pounds. Am now 108, where I should be 105. And yes, it shows! But I'll get back down. I lost 34 pounds pretty steadily two years ago. I did it by paying attention to macros/micros as well as CiCo (sodium and I are apparently not friends), walking a lot, and by not stressing over meals: eating slowly and enjoying the food as opposed to chucking it down so I could get to more important things. Cooking so you can control what you're eating helps too.
Good luck to you!4 -
Just wanted to share I am on Day 20 of a 31 day yoga challenge and in my yoga class on Monday night, I felt really strong, especially my upper body. This is definitely huge motivation for me to dedicate time each day to my yoga practice. Other than my Monday night class, I was on and off last year with doing yoga at home.
Since it's been raining and stormy here this week, I also found great mini workout apps. Uhmm yeah those 7 -10 interval workouts are no joke. If you don't have a lot of time and want to mix up your workouts, the short workout apps are great and free!!!
I have never gotten into yoga, but in reading your posts, I like the idea of shorter intervals. I have a bit of a bad back and I know my core strength is weaker than it could be. Short yoga intervals might be something for me that won't take a lot of time and will build up my core strength.0
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