4'10" , and 165 pounds, anybody else?

madagirl81

I'm looking for a group of girls with similar starting points that want to help each other lose weight and motivate each other. This quarantine has resulted in me gaining even more weight so I can't do it anymore. Time to lose it all so who's with me?

PKM0515

Just checking in to offer some encouragement. It can be done.

I'm 4'9". Starting weight was 190 pounds; current weight is 104.

madagirl81

Wow nice! How did you do it..i need help.. thinking of doing some h20 fasting and keto but not sure! Good job

harper16

madagirl81 wrote: »

Wow nice! How did you do it..i need help.. thinking of doing some h20 fasting and keto but not sure! Good job

Count calories avoid fad diets and gimmicks. You'll see short term results, give up, and regain the weight. Weight loss is caused by being in a calorie deficit. Stick with something you can do for life. Unless water fasting and keto is your plan for life?

jscott0901

4’8 and 160 lbs ☹️ used to go between 110-130. Trying to get back to 110! My downfall is alcohol—especially margaritas! Been doing a calorie restriction of 1200 calories for the past two weeks. Down about 3-4 lbs so far.

fairestthings

5’1” and SW 165. GW 115-125. Down only 1.8lbs so far 😖 I’ll keep on...

goingape

I’m 5’ 1, 194 currently. GW 130! I do intermittent fasting with an eating window of 6 hours each day

Lillymoo01

I am 4'11 and started off at around your weight but am now 95 pounds so it can be done and you can do it too.

I went with KISS - keep it simple stupid! No fad diets or gimmicks, just slowly adjusting my diet to consume fewer calories while upping my exercise. If there was food that I knew I couldn't eliminate from my diet forever or if there was a way of eating that I couldn't stick with well into maintenance then I didn't even go there. I just learned to fit that food into my calorie allowance. Many have great success long term with keto and intermittent fasting as it is a way of eating that they enjoy and can stick with. Just remember that if this doesn't work for you that there are many other ways to achieve the results of permanent weight loss.

ajha12

I am 4'10 and 138 pounds. My eating and exercise habits are like a roller-coaster ride. I am good for 2 weeks and then sabotage it in few days. Come back on track and the cycle continues.

How much exercise and calories is sufficient as per you for the small girls? What is the exercise schedule you follow?

PKM0515

madagirl81 wrote: »

Wow nice! How did you do it..i need help.. thinking of doing some h20 fasting and keto but not sure! Good job

Thanks!

To be honest, I've lost the weight in stages over a period of time. I lost the first 15 pounds primarily by changing my terrible lunch habits. I would eat out every day, usually pizza or grilled cheese and fries. I realized that needed to change.

I credit MFP with much of my success because logging was a real eye-opener for me. I had no idea how many calories I was eating on a daily basis. I am not the most consistent logger, but I know it works and I log enough to keep me on track. The more consistently I log, the better I do.

I also think that walking has been a big part of my success. It may not be the "best" calorie burner, but it's worked for me. I find it helps physically and mentally/emotionally.

Good luck on your journey! You can do this. 🌞

ajha12

Hi lillymoo01,

What’s the exercise routine you follow?

Lillymoo01

ajha12 wrote: »

Hi lillymoo01,

What’s the exercise routine you follow?

I am limited because of physical injuries but I just started walking and increased time and speed as fitness improved. On top of that, I purchased resistance bands to do some strength training to help preserve some muscle mass.

madagirl81

You guys, yes I think I'm gonna just take a walk every single night, at night because it's extremely hot here in California most days now, but I love night walks most plus it's an easy way to start... maybe later it will turn into jogging than running hopefully

madagirl81

We all need to come back on this discussion to check up and update each other on what's going on...we can do it✊💪💪💪💪

PKM0515

madagirl81 wrote: »

You guys, yes I think I'm gonna just take a walk every single night, at night because it's extremely hot here in California most days now, but I love night walks most plus it's an easy way to start... maybe later it will turn into jogging than running hopefully

I swear by walking! It worked for me. Enjoy! 😃

EmilyAnn139

5’1 SW 186 CW 174!! The portions of the world were not made for us petite women. Any advice is appreciated!!

madagirl81

Yes definitely not for petite women.. and especially petite women who are overweight like us but hey life happens

But we can do this!

gwinhart17

Hey! I'm 4' 11 and have lost almost 60 lbs now. My starting weight was a whopping 209!! My current weight is 151.8 and my goal weight is at least, for now about 120, putting me in the higher end of a healthy bmi. I also LOVE to walk and have even started jogging (it's a work in progress, haha) but I also enjoy lots of other things, including yoga, step, swimming, strength, and even you tube videos! I know that a calorie deficit is the main factor in losing weight, and that exercise is really just for added health benefits, but I find working out really keeps me on track and keeps my appetite in check. I feel strong and confident and i cant say enough what it has done for stress and anxiety. I find that after working out, I have better discipline in my eating habits, I dont want all that hard work to go down the drain over some stupid calories, haha . I would also say that consistency has been a big factor in my weight loss so far, I have good days and bad days, I definitely agree with the poster above saying that their eating and exercise habits are like a roller coaster, but not giving up and keeping at it has really helped me go the distance. I just keep on keeping on....keep on logging, keep on weighing and measuring, keep on working out, keep on moving, keep on smiling 🙂 Dont give up!! You can do it!! I am winning my health and happiness back, and it has been absolutely worth it!!

Jpedno

5’ and 154 here. Struggling with motivation lately but I turn 40 in 5 months so hoping to make some progress by then! Please add me!

madagirl81

YAY welcome to the petite group.. and wow congrats on losing all that weight! Great job it really does motivate me to keep on going.. I'm trying to do I.F. to because I do tend to be a big eater sometimes so want to use that to control the calories I intake.

Jpedno, yes just come back to this discussion! You can do it, we all can do it. Just start and keep us updated!

cnjg6677

4”11 here 43 years and struggling with calories please add

Kupla71

5’1” and 167lbs here. Goal weight 135lbs. My highest weight was 176lbs a few years ago. I lost 15 pounds by measuring my rice and pasta portions to half a cup. That’s it. Since then instead of losing more my weight is creeping up again. So I’ve started measuring again and being more careful with how many calories I’m consuming. I’m going to weigh myself in a week or two and track my progress. Good luck ladies! Feel free to add me! I’m very inspired by some of your success stories.

kdubsc

5’ 5” at 173 Looking for motivation and support with healthy diet and exercise!

average2aphrodite

I'm 4'9 and was 150lbs in January, now I'm at 136lbs by just managing my portions and working out regularly. I still have a ways to go (~15-25 lbs) but it's totally possible. The only advice I can give is don't lose hope, don't weigh yourself too often, stick to a schedule, and stick to your goals.

tjhodge4

I’m 4’10. I was 169.50 I am now 159.50. My goal weight is 115-120.

madagirl81

I'll add you guys to the petites group so we can help each other

madagirl81

Ok so I've added everybody in this discussion here so you can all accept the invitation if you want, thank you!

shirazumdraws

madagirl81 wrote: »

I'm looking for a group of girls with similar starting points that want to help each other lose weight and motivate each other. This quarantine has resulted in me gaining even more weight so I can't do it anymore. Time to lose it all so who's with me?

Hi, I am 4'11'' and started at 140 last year. I lost the first 15 pounds earlier last year and gained about 5 pounds by the end of it and maintained it for about 6 months up until last month. Decided to lose the last 15-20 pounds (target weight is 105 pounds) by the end of this year. Started logging food from 17th of April and kick started my diet from 24th of April after my kitten died of FIP. Since then, I lost a little more than 9 pounds in 6+ weeks and going pretty strong.

Hope to help each other in the journey. Also, kudos for taking your first step, you are already half way there love.

madagirl81

Thank you, love your words, I'm adding you to the group cuz we need somebody inspiring and encouraging as you

TayaCurragh

I'm similar, im 4"10 and about 160. I started my journey at 168 which was my heaviest, i got down to 148 but have now crept back to 160 mostly due to stress eating since I've been at home. My current goal is to get back to 148 - I've done it once so I must be able to do it again!

karenlaundon1

Hi, I'm 5'4", age 46, and weigh 168lbs, which seems to toggle around 170lbs depending on the time of day. Not going to lie; I went on a bit of a stress bender for the first 1.5 months of this whole "thing" (e.g. nightly wine, booze, snacks, weed). Now I'm trying to correct course and make better choices. I'm trying not to get hung up on a weight#, but it is a good indicator of progress/regression. The warmer weather definitely makes it easier to stay positive and look forward to exercise.

Triggers: Night time when the kids go to bed. I have been seeing that as a break and my time to have a little pity party. So, I have (a) started running and doing weight/floor exercises daily; (b) doing it after 4pm. That has been key for me. That way, the rush of exercise stays with me in the evening and I'm less likely to make bad food/drink choices after 8:30pm. The scale hasn't budged, but I think I'm on the right track! It's very helpful to read about your experiences and your journeys!