All 5'3-5'4 ladies! Needing Motivation & Support

Nat_Attack26

I am looking to meet other women with similar goals such as myself. Even those who have reached their goal weight. I would love to hear others outlooks, struggles, goals and advice. Even seeing some pictures would be fantastic!

I am currently 5'3 and 168 pounds. My goal weight is 145.

I have been up and down the past couple of years. I was very committed for a year and fell off track due to other circumstances. But I am back with a vengeance! I want this more now, then when I did 2 years ago at nearly 200 pounds. I have drive and motivation more than ever & I feel hearing from others and connecting to them would be good to have.

So....
Success stories?
Concerns?
Advice?

One....two...three.... GO!

miqisha

Hi

I am 5'3" and I currently weigh 173 lbs. My goal is to get to 140 lbs. I have been trying to kick this weight loss into gear but still wanting to drink and eat out, though I didn't eat out except 1-2 times a week, however I drank a lot of wine on the weekends. That wasn't working for me, so I cleaned up my eating drastically and now the weight is coming off. I cut out alcohol for a while just to kick things into gear.

Some people can eat out and drink and loose quite fine, but unfortunately I am not one of them.

Feel free to add me and good luck on your progress!!!!!

skylark94

I'm 5'4". I started MFP at 170 (highest was 200). It took me almost two years, but I am now down to my absolute lowest ever of 124 and I have officially put myself into maintenance.

The key is to be patient. This is not a fast or easy process. Don't be tempted to under eat or over exercise. Establish healthy and sustainable habits and take your time. Enjoy the occasional high calorie day (I refuse to call it cheating) and don't deprive yourself of the things you enjoy. Moderation is key.

jigsawxyouth

I'm in the same boat! I'm 5' 3" and I always had a problem with my weight gain. A few years ago, I went down to 115. Gained back up to 140, and I got pregnant. Quit smoking and started eating meat, I went up to 200 (I left the hospital at 236, I WANTED TO SCREAM) BUT! I've been working hard to lose the weight. I'm currently down to 188, my goal is 115, but I'll be happy at 140 again!

I know the weight I gained when I was pregnant was outrageous. I was working full time and going to school. I was still working out, but only the Leslie Sansone walk at home workouts.

Now I work out twice a day, count my calories and I use a FitBit to motivate me. I know I still have a long way to go, but I'm not stopping yet! And I'm still really happy that haven't started smoking again! It really makes working out a lot easier!

PennStateChick

I am 5'3 1/2."

Started my weight loss journey with Weight Watchers in Sept 2007 at 192.
Hit goal in June 2008 at 123. (I think my lowest was 121.)

Gained a bunch of weight back.....
Tracked on and off on MFP for a couple years.

Recommited in Oct 2012 at 182.
Lost some, gained some until Feb 2013. Recommited (again) at about 175.
Current weight is 135ish (135.2 this morning)
Not sure what my goal weight is this time.

My profile picture (with the boyfriend in front of the train) was at about 140ish, during a 328 mile bike ride across Ohio to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

I eat about 1500 calories per day (although I don't really worry about days I go over at this point).

AmyMgetsfit

I am 5'3.5". I am getting close to my goal of 120. I started back on MFP on February 1st and weighed 165. I had a failed first attempt that lasted 6 weeks in March of 2012. Last summer I suffered a rotator cuff injury that left me inactive for a few months. All I did was sit at the computer and eat and feel sorry for myself. I gained over 10 pounds from that. On Christmas Day I went to put on my size 14 dress slacks and they were too small. I decided that day, that when I was done with my physical therapy, I was going to work hard to get healthy and lose the extra pounds. The PT ended in January. I have now lost 40lbs. I have about 5 more to lose. Once I reach my goal, I will work hard with the weights to tone up.

talk2elles

Hi there,

I'm 5' 3.5", 27 years old and started on here properly in March 2013 at 177.4lbs. This morning I weighed 148.4lbs so 29lbs less

I usually aim for around 1450 calories each day but I'm never fussed if I'm up to 100 under, or (more likely) 100 over :-) I also have higher calorie days where I eat what I want, just not to the point I used to. I am on here every single day but the last few weeks I have lacked the usual motivation due to stress but I wont be giving up this time.

I hope your journey goes really well and we see you as one of the success stories on here at some point xXx

i_will_lose

I'm 5'4 and started the site at 182 on August 6th. I now weigh 173. My goal is 132. Add me if you'd like. I log on daily

yamsteroo

Hi I'm 5'3" too and after starting in February at 182lb I'm down to 148 at the moment. 1st goal is 133 and I'll see how I feel and look once I get there. I hope to be maintaining by Christmas and I've vowed to weigh in once a week for life so I don't let myself get this far out of shape again. I'm 44 now so it's required a fair amount of dedication to get this far but I figure I'm too old to keep trying to lose weight so I'm going to do it once and be done with it lol

So far I've pretty much just been counting the calories, logging it daily and trying not to eat too much junk. I've had the odd night off when going out to a restaurant but on those occasions I go a bit easier on the days either side to accommodate it and limit the 'damage'.

For exercise, after trying a few bits and bobs I've found running to work best for me as it fits in with my lifestyle meaning I'm less likely to find excuses not to do it! This was very important for me as if I have an excuse not to do something I'll likely take it.

If you want to add me for a bit mutual support, feel free

ashdawg8790

5'4.5"
Goal weigh is around 120 but I pretty much just want to feel healthy. Thankfully never been overweight but I'm a supportive friend and log pretty consistantly.

Fuuko

Hi! I'm 5'3, started on here at 195lbs last Nov (though my highest weight was about 205lbs) and am now down to 129lbs with my current goal being 125lbs but I might stretch it to 120lbs.

In my teens I suffered from anorexia and dropped to about 95lbs. I "recovered" (I use the term very loosely!) and maintained at about 105lbs until I was 19 when I began to suffer from severe depression. I developed a binge eating disorder at the same time, dropped out of college and ballooned up to 200lbs in the space of a year. I maintained at that level (miserably!) for about 2 years until I managed to get my depression under control and eventually, my binge eating. I'm 23 now and am delighted to finally be at a healthy weight for the first time in years! I still suffer from urges to over-eat, under-eat and over-exercise but overall I think I'm managing my weight pretty healthily. Bit scared of upcoming maintenance as I've never really maintained a healthy weight. But I'm hopeful and optimistic!

Best of luck with your journey and feel free to add me as a friend

jeansuza

Hi!
I am 5'3'm. I lost 150 pounds since 16 months. Still got about 45 pounds to go. Feel free to add me if you want...

HeyGoRun

Im 5'4 my highest weight was 170 2 years ago went down to 115 in 6m or so, gained back weight, started here 2 months ago at 152 now 141, goal is 130.

DancingMoosie

Hi! I'm 5'3" and joined mfp in Feb. this year after being able to lose only 4lbs on my own. I worked out a lot, but didn't know a thing about counting calories or macros. Since then, I have lost 34 lbs(38 total). I passed my goal weight a while back, tried to maintain for a while, but have continued to lose, slowly but steadily. Here is what worked for me:
1. Work out--I worked out up to 3x/daily, 5 days a week. Once daily 2x/week. 30 min. circuit training am, power walk with incline 10 min. mid day, run or weights pm
2. Eat at a deficit--I had mine set to lose 1-2lbs/week
3. Make sure you get enough protein, fat, and vegetables. I'd rather meet my protein and fat goals and be under on carbs, it just works better for me. I cut way back on bread and candy:)

Oh, and I started at 152, and am now 114. My first goal was 135, then 125, then 120. I went from a tight size 10 pants to a 0.

Nat_Attack26

I can fully relate! Cutting out wine is difficult. I have routine gatherings with my friends every Saturday and social drinking is how we all unwind. I feel that will be a challenge for me as well.

KeepGoingKylene

I am 5'3" currently at 225lbs and started at 270lbs. Feel free to add me! Like to give and receive support!

Nat_Attack26

I'm 5'4". I started MFP at 170 (highest was 200). It took me almost two years, but I am now down to my absolute lowest ever of 124 and I have officially put myself into maintenance.

The key is to be patient. This is not a fast or easy process. Don't be tempted to under eat or over exercise. Establish healthy and sustainable habits and take your time. Enjoy the occasional high calorie day (I refuse to call it cheating) and don't deprive yourself of the things you enjoy. Moderation is key.

That is fantastic! Great job. I agree. It's hard not to either want to over indulge or under indulged. Every day can be a battle.

Nat_Attack26

I'm in the same boat! I'm 5' 3" and I always had a problem with my weight gain. A few years ago, I went down to 115. Gained back up to 140, and I got pregnant. Quit smoking and started eating meat, I went up to 200 (I left the hospital at 236, I WANTED TO SCREAM) BUT! I've been working hard to lose the weight. I'm currently down to 188, my goal is 115, but I'll be happy at 140 again!

I know the weight I gained when I was pregnant was outrageous. I was working full time and going to school. I was still working out, but only the Leslie Sansone walk at home workouts.

Now I work out twice a day, count my calories and I use a FitBit to motivate me. I know I still have a long way to go, but I'm not stopping yet! And I'm still really happy that haven't started smoking again! It really makes working out a lot easier!

Ya know, I am 8 days cigarette free myself and I find that quitting smoking has helped my motivation to get fit a lot more as well. All of the countless minutes a day I used to smoke a cigarette, I now fill with something such as push ups or activity.

Good luck doll. It seems like such a long journey getting the baby weight to come off. I've been there. I was over 200 pounds with my first child. Stayed at 198 for years, even after the births of my next 2 kids. It was so stressful to get rid of,.but you will do great. Don't give up!

Nat_Attack26

Hi there,

I'm 5' 3.5", 27 years old and started on here properly in March 2013 at 177.4lbs. This morning I weighed 148.4lbs so 29lbs less

I usually aim for around 1450 calories each day but I'm never fussed if I'm up to 100 under, or (more likely) 100 over :-) I also have higher calorie days where I eat what I want, just not to the point I used to. I am on here every single day but the last few weeks I have lacked the usual motivation due to stress but I wont be giving up this time.

I hope your journey goes really well and we see you as one of the success stories on here at some point xXx

Wow! That is amazing! You are such an inspiration for me. I'll be adding you

BluthLover

I'm 5'3 and currently 141. Thinnest- 122 Heaviest- 200. Goal is 125 then I'm gonna "lift heavy". Anyone can add me if they like

Nat_Attack26

Hi! I'm 5'3, started on here at 195lbs last Nov (though my highest weight was about 205lbs) and am now down to 129lbs with my current goal being 125lbs but I might stretch it to 120lbs.

In my teens I suffered from anorexia and dropped to about 95lbs. I "recovered" (I use the term very loosely!) and maintained at about 105lbs until I was 19 when I began to suffer from severe depression. I developed a binge eating disorder at the same time, dropped out of college and ballooned up to 200lbs in the space of a year. I maintained at that level (miserably!) for about 2 years until I managed to get my depression under control and eventually, my binge eating. I'm 23 now and am delighted to finally be at a healthy weight for the first time in years! I still suffer from urges to over-eat, under-eat and over-exercise but overall I think I'm managing my weight pretty healthily. Bit scared of upcoming maintenance as I've never really maintained a healthy weight. But I'm hopeful and optimistic!

Best of luck with your journey and feel free to add me as a friend

You are such a trooper. I commend you on all of your inner strength & overcoming such difficult obstacles. I never battled an eating disorder but in my younger high school days, tried becoming bulimic because I was so down on myself. Worst part was, I wasn't ever overweight or obese. Just " thick" I guess you could say. Proportionate.

As I got older, I started ' eating my feelings'. I still maintained a steady weight but after getting pregnant, my body changed so much. I packed on pounds I never thought I could.

You seem like such a fighter. I like that. I'll be adding you!

albionjen

Hi there!

I'm 5'3 and currently about 68kg (150 lbs) I started out this year at 89kg, which is close to 196lbs. I lost a bit of weight before mfp, so doesn't all show on the ticker!

My target is 64kg (about 140lb), but probably I will change my goal to 60kg (just over 130lbs) as I think that would be a better weight for me. Once I hit 64kg I'll be happy and mainly just go for strength and fitness after that, not obsessing over weight

Well done on committing to making a change. I'm sure with the help of mfp you'll make it work for you.

My main tip is to realise this is not a diet, you need to change the way you live your life for it to work long term. I used to come from from work flop in front on the tv and have a huge dinner. Now I go out for a run after work, which I really enjoy, and then have a normal sized dinner. Not a drastic change but one which has made a huge difference to my well being.

Good luck!

ikylilgrl

Hey, I'm 5'4". I've lost 12 pounds so far since early July. Which for me is VERY fast. For me it's just all about paying attention to what I put in my mouth and tracking EVERYTHING. It's impossible for me to meet my calorie goals for the day without severely cutting back my soda intake. I've successfully broken my soda habit which has helped tons. I still crave it, and I even let myself have one now and then, but I'm not drinking several every day like i used too.

Right now i'm working on trying to really plan ahead with my schedule. If I know I'll be going out to eat or eating a high calorie meal I try to make sure I eat lighter at my other meals and even better if i can get a walk or run in to help combat the extra calories. I still have quite a ways to go to meet my goals, but I know I just need to keep plugging away and not get impatient.

I NEED to lose at least another 45 pounds, ideally i'd lose at least another 20 pounds after that. I log in every day and would love to have more accountability partners on here if anyone wants to add me.

SaberEsPoder

5'4" and currently 171, sounds like we are in pretty much the same boat! We can do this

reds_1

Hey! I'm 5ft 4. Highest weight was around 260. 6 weeks ago I was 251. Now i'm 234, looking to get under 200 as quickly as possible with an overall goal of seeing 145/150 or there abouts.

superspork2

Hello! I am 5'4" and I started MFP in April at 165 which was the most I have ever been. My goal weight right now is 140 and Im currently at 148/147 ish. I've officially been at a plateau for over a month and everything Ive been doing that was working is no longer doing much for me. So i'm defiantly looking for more support. I just started Insanity again, which I had tried before and didnt really commit to, and I want to see if that helps me push forward. Anyone feel free to add me!

superspork2

Hi

I am 5'3" and I currently weigh 173 lbs. My goal is to get to 140 lbs. I have been trying to kick this weight loss into gear but still wanting to drink and eat out, though I didn't eat out except 1-2 times a week, however I drank a lot of wine on the weekends. That wasn't working for me, so I cleaned up my eating drastically and now the weight is coming off. I cut out alcohol for a while just to kick things into gear.

Some people can eat out and drink and loose quite fine, but unfortunately I am not one of them.

Feel free to add me and good luck on your progress!!!!!

Ive been trying to find a balance of drinking and staying on track as well.. its not easy. I stopped drinking for a few months and thats been helping my weight loss but now I'm trying to find a middle ground. It sucks. Good luck to both of us! *cheers* :drinker:

kathleenjoyful

You're very welcome to add me here as a friend, as are others from this thread. My diary is open, too. I'm 5"4 and currently weigh 194lbs (88kgs). I started at 241lbs (109kgs) just over a year ago. I've been learning as I go, with a lot of advice and ideas from people on this site. I follow the "Eat More To Weigh Less" philosophy so eat upwards of 2000 calories a day when I exercise, based on a Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) of around 2800-3000. I'm losing about 1lb (0.5kgs) a week, which is healthy and sustainable. Once I figured out how many calories I burnt in a day and that I could actually eat more, a lot fell in to place. For me it is important to eat enough and have enough energy to do A LOT of exercise. I do cardio (HIIT and solid state), I do Pilates, and I lift weights. Definitely lift weights and do core work along with your cardio, my body has changed dramatically in the year I've been back at the gym! I worked consistently and I worked hard, and it is paying off. I'd like to get to 176lbs (80kgs), then try for 165lbs (75kgs). I don't follow any special diet, I just eat food that I like and in moderation. I don't drink a lot of alcohol apart from on special occasions.

asbjrc427

I'm 5'3" and started MFP about a week ago at 182. My goal weight is 130. I gave myself a "no wine" goal for September so I can get off to a good start. I'm doing 30 Day Shred as my main exercise, but I'm also throwing in other random workouts from youtube as well (a kettle bell one, in particular, is kicking my butt). Feel free to add me (anyone). It's very motivational for me to see people the same height with similar weight goals succeeding!

jadamonet

I'm 5'2.5". I usually just write 5'2" , but it actually matters here since I didn't technically make the cut lol. Long story short, I went from about 160 to 270 fairly quickly because I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (dx 08/2005) that required me to take a lot of different steroids/immunosupressants and weight gain was a side effect. When I started chemo in 2009 I had to start eating low carb and got down to 200 in 3.5 months. I eventually became lax with it because I was losing too much too rapidly; I have a muscle disease, so it's not like I was actually exercising or anything. I was around 185 after finishing my last dose of chemo in 2011. My baseline weight this year has been around 175/180. Now that my disease is under control, I want to be healthy. I'm 167 pounds and my goal weight is 140 pounds.

Naomi0504

I'm 5'4", 136lbs. I was 164 last March (2012), did 3 months of a cardio program and lost inches and weight steadily, averaged a lb per week I think? Then I added in a weight program, lost more. I got lazy around Halloween until about this past April (went from 140'ish to 145'ish) so I started regular cardio again, then stopped again (just lack of motivation), recently added in more weights, and now weights is all I do for the past 3 weeks. I'm down to 136, and I'm more interested in gaining muscle definition than I am losing weight really.

I know I need to increase my calories because I'm always hungry. What I did was cut out all soda, breads, and most sugars. I'll still "cheat" but it's easier for me to eat better now. Add me if you want!