5’-5’3” girl success stories before & after

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  • Posts: 39 Member
    ldma4747 wrote: »
    Hello! Im 5'3" and started around 143 pounds. Im down to 110 or so now, so its been quite a journey

    You have done amazing! 110 geeze havent seen that number on the scale since I was in my 20's.
  • Posts: 39 Member
    Hey, I've only been on here for a little over two weeks and I'm lacking in friends! Been at it for over a month though. Since we're all around the same height, anyone mind adding me as a friend so we can follow each others journeys?! [: 14 pounds down as of today!!

    My sister, her kids, me and my kids all are thyroid problem generations. (I read your profile) Graves, Hashimotos and I finally had mine removed in 2003 so I am well versed on the problems it causes. Im quite a bit older than you but you are welcome to friend me. I had 7 kids and fought the thyroid issues in all of my pregnancies which can be difficult. Being auto immune, when it was finally removed my autoimmune warriors just found something else to attack..arthritis! Such is life!
  • Posts: 39 Member
    merenre wrote: »
    It is exciting to find some short ladies out there.... I am 5 feet and 58 years old. Currently weigh in at 76 kg (167lb). I am hoping to get down to 60 kg (132lb). I am in Victoria, Australia and in lock down so no going to a gym... I walk the dogs everyday and have just started yoga for beginners (in the lounge). I am so glad to come across this group and hoping for inspiration and a few hints on how to work out at home....

    I was thinking about popping in my Tai chi for beginners DVD I had never paid much attention to. Not sure how it is for calorie burning but with this pandemic, I could use something to relax to. Good luck on Yoga. Not sure if my arthritis would allow me to do much with it.
  • Posts: 39 Member
    jcsmmom wrote: »
    Hello - I am 5' and started this journey at 180.5 pounds, I just started and weighed 178.5 after my first week. I am in my second week. I am 53 and post menopausal and I have many health issues. My goal is 140 pounds. My reasons is to help my joints have less stress and hopefully reducing pain. I have Fibro and Osteoarthritis, more progressed than most my age. I am hoping to incorporate more walking into my day.

    I am counting Macros. My calories are 1300. I am still figuring out exactly what my macros will be. Currently I am doing 45% C/43% F/ 25% P. I have been reading a lot about it and have made adjustments along the way. I am going to up my protein. This app says high protein starts at 25%, I think I am going to up it to 30% . I eat a lot of fruit and that racks up the carbs fast!

    I really wish they had a reply function on each post so you knew who was replying to you without hunting for it and losing your place. I really wish they put the most recent posts on page 1. So many wishes. :smiley: Post menopause and arthritis is frustrating and painful. Fibro, well I cannot even imagine as I work retail and wake up so stiff and sore everyday from arthritis I feel like I am 100. The extra 20 pounds has totally floored me how much more difficult even putting my socks on is. Im not sure about macros. I think that is on the premium which I am not on. I keep track of vitamins and such on my own since I have gone deficient on D's before which adds weight. I honestly thinking having MFP as a homebase to keep track and be in the community is great but I also continue to research other websites as well.
  • Posts: 6 Member
    syreina wrote: »

    Hope this helps...here's my 2 year and 8 month journey:

    SW: 147.4 GW: 115 UGW: 110 CW: 109.2

    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to July 2020: 38.2 lbs

    Shirt Size: XL to XS
    Bra: 36DD to 32D
    Jean Size: 14 to 4

    Progress Pics: https://imgur.com/a/A0oSl79

    Weight Graph: imgur.com/a/yTedqZn

    What's next? Maintenance, muscle gain and toning my stomach.



    Dear Syreina your transformation is absolutely mind blowing. May I know what you used to eat in a day? Did you track Macros strictly? Had you any cheat meals/ cheat days? or How was it when you used to cheat???

    How could you stayed so determined to shred all this weight off?
  • Posts: 4,864 Member
    Hey, I've only been on here for a little over two weeks and I'm lacking in friends! Been at it for over a month though. Since we're all around the same height, anyone mind adding me as a friend so we can follow each others journeys?! [: 14 pounds down as of today!!

    Feel free to add me!
  • Posts: 936 Member
    merenre wrote: »
    ... hoping for inspiration and a few hints on how to work out at home....

    You might want to check out the beginners and low impact videos at Bodyfit by Amy. She has some great programmes for people who are just starting/lacking in mobility. And she is so encouraging.

  • Posts: 63 Member
    syreina wrote: »

    Hope this helps...here's my 2 year and 8 month journey:

    SW: 147.4 GW: 115 UGW: 110 CW: 109.2

    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to July 2020: 38.2 lbs

    Shirt Size: XL to XS
    Bra: 36DD to 32D
    Jean Size: 14 to 4

    Progress Pics: https://imgur.com/a/A0oSl79

    Weight Graph: imgur.com/a/yTedqZn

    What's next? Maintenance, muscle gain and toning my stomach.

    Thanks for your story Syreina, it's good to know another shortie was able to get down to (below) 110. Good job for sticking with it for two years and doing it the healthy. gradual way! That is what I'm trying to do too.
  • Posts: 5 Member
    You all look great!
  • Posts: 161 Member
    @MiaBella444 I also a have thyroid issue and arthritis. I've taken yoga classes before - I'm really not very good at it - and now I use Jessica Smith's Gentle Yoga DVD's She uses a chair to do planks and downward and upward facing dog I just do what I can do. My big deal is range of motion. It's so important as we age and just about anybody can get improvement in that area. It makes daily life so much easier.
  • Posts: 55 Member
    etolv I am trying to do the same thing...get out of the obese range, to overweight, then to normal, probably around 130. You've done well.
  • Posts: 1,099 Member

    Not sure. I think you can adjust the amount of calories for your goal. Im sure a mans is different. I researched slimFast, Nutrisystem and Keto diets before coming here just to food diary my calories and all of them allow for males needing more but I never saw difference in calorie amounts based on height.


    Since calorie burn is related most directly to weight, I don't think height has much to do with it. Muscle burns a little more fat than fat does, so that's a factor, but for what its' worth my calorie burn has been fairly predictable based on my weight. I'm 5'3".
  • Posts: 2 Member
    5’1, 38yo and currently the heaviest I’ve ever been at 192 😱 Ideally I’d like to be around the 130 mark

    This is/was me!
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