Are there any 5ft tall females here?

Loves418

I just was wondering if there is anyone that is my height trying to lose weight. I know it seems silly but at 5 ft tall 50 pounds overweight makes me obese. A lot of people say oh wow 50 is nothing but in a small body it is a lot of weight. Anyone my height lose weight how did you do it? I have all my weight in the belly area and need some help.

TheMaidOfAstolat

Welcome to MFP. There are a lot of us 'vertically challanged' on here, lol. I didn't really have any weight to lose though...just a bit of fluff left over from my pregnancy. But I can be a great support if you need one. Feel free to add me as a friend.

BleacherAddict

I don't have that much weight to lose, but at 4'11", I do know how terribly we carry weight, and how hard it is to lose it. The support you'll find here is amazing. Feel free to add me!

anikkim0915

I am 5' 1" on a "tall day" :laugh:

Neoneko

I am a teribbly short 5ft 2 and i really know what you mean even a little weight looks like a lot on a small frame

withanurgency

I'm 5'1 :-( And I have small bones. Being short has its pros and cons. The cons are that even putting on a little bit of weight looks really obvious and awkward. One of the pros is that when you lose weight, you end up looking tiny....I've always wanted to be called tiny.

I kind of like being short though...or, more like I've accepted being short.

clioandboy

I class myself as 5'1"....................; but it is always possible that I am on tiptoes I have lost quite a lot but have regained a bit over xmas.............. as you do!
I have simply logged my input and my exercise and it has come off slowly but surely - I too wear a lot around my belly but have lost it off my fingers and feet too (strange but true!!!)
so I am getting back on the wagon tomorrow feel free to add me if you wanna attack the weight with short arses as friends!!! lol!

marilla

There is usually a Fit & Fun Sized Thread for each month on here for people around 5 foot tall trying to lose weight. I haven't seen the January 2010 thread started yet. Below is the link to the December thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138186-fit-fun-sized-group-december-10?hl=fun+fit+sized+january

imagoofyg00b3r

I'm 5'0" and I currently weigh 189lbs
The fortunate thing is I'm proportioned pretty well and was blessed with an hourglass figure so it's not as noticeable on myself, but I know how you feel!
I have 64lbs to go to reach my goal, and even then by standards I'll still be considered "overweight"!

february65

Hi Loves418

I'm only 4ft 10, and like BleacherAddict I also know how hard it is to lose even a small amount of weight. I was given a Wii fit for my birthday two weeks ago and can honestly say I'm beginning to ENJOY exercise. In the past, walking helped me to maintain a healthy weight, but with the cold miserable British weather, haven't done much lately. Please add me as a friend - mutual support's good for all of us. Keep in touch.

staceyb_2003

I'm 5'1 and understand you totally :-( i'm new here as of today but i'm the big 3-0 In may so hopefully the excess belly weight will soon be gone

Ready2lose4ever

I am 5' 1 1/2" and I am over 100 pounds overweight. Like you said on someone short any amount of weight shows up. I am determined to get it off and keep it off.

okkiegirl68

I am 5ft 2 and also overweight for my height.. I need help to stay motivated

melodyg

I'm just just over 5' tall and have about 80 left to lose. It sounds like we carry weight about the same too.. most of mine is in my stomach area too. I agree that a few pounds makes a HUGE difference when you are this short. Sending you a friend request... there are quite a few shorter people around here.

sweetiekayk

I'm 5'2" and told I carry my weight well, but how can a small frame carry 50 extra pounds well???? I've always had a big chest (thank you dad's side of the family) so I guess that makes it look like I carry it a bit better. 10 years ago I was 104lbs wheni got pregnant. 3 kids and 70lbs later....time for a change. 50lbs will make me happy.

mandymak

Hi... I just joined the group and I am 5'2" I agree... it is harder... I have 30 lbs to lose and it is a constant battle. One of the things that adds to the denial is that people keep telling me how good I look. Wishing you the best...
mak

kris2683

I'm 5'1 with 50 pounds to lose too....I really need to get serious about losing weight this year. I'm so embarrassed about the way I look and how my clothes fit, I really don't like doing things with my friends anymore.

Sandyslosenit

Hi ! I'm 4'11" -but I tell everyone I'm 5' like that 1 inch is going to make a difference ! Lol ! At my all time high I was 258lbs !!! I was bigger around than I was tall !!! I look like a beach ball. No shape or deffinition , just round everywhere ! I've lost weight before about 92lbs. Then had a few deaths in my family and gained all plus a few more back. This is the best place for support !! I'm doing great so far. I've lost 23 lbs. I know with this forum , if used correctly you can do great to !! Lots of luck and love to ya !!

CakeFit21

ME!
I'm 5ft exactly! I've always loved being short, except in the weight department. Any extra weight has nowhere to hide!
It's tough, but just like weight has no where to hide results show up quickly too, bonus!

Loves418

So we need to have our own little mini forum if that is allowed to keep each other motivated check in with each other. I think we can understand each other better then a lot of others. Feel free to add me as a friend who ever wishes!

manleyzoo

5'2" here!! I love being short! It has never bothered me. The extra weight I carry does. I started out needing to loose about 85 lbs. I have lost around 10 of that already. I will send you a friend request!!

ktbug1186

I'm 4'11! I love befriending fellow shorties!!

viggie

Ready to lose 30: You sound like me. I'm 5'2" and 255. It's a good thing we found this site. Last month I lost 5 pounds. I'm shooting for 3-5 pounds a month. We just have to keep at it!

Kayla2284

I am, 5'2" here. Married a tall man though. That makes up for it, doesnt it?

Ready2lose4ever

I am, 5'2" here. Married a tall man though. That makes up for it, doesnt it?

LOL, that is funny. I married a tall man too, so yes it makes up for it :laugh:

purplespeckle

i'm 5'3 and according to my BMI i'm obese too i'm at 182 right now and it's all in my belly and thighs my goal weight is 115-120 what is yours? add me if you want

yanicka

I am 4'11'' and the weight has no where to hid. The nice thing is that weight lose show fast too.

GremlinJenny

ehhh, don't buy into those charts. just work on achieving your personal goals that make you feel good and happy and active.

i'm 5'2". i started 167lbs, which the charts put me at "obese". i'm now 140lbs, and the charts still put me at "overweight". this is why i dont really listen to those charts.

i haven't taken new pics of me at 140, but this was me when i was 151 - according to them right in the middle of overweight.



silly.

good luck on your journey. thanks for sharing and i cant wait to cheer you on in your success!

ChshireKat

Hi, I am 5'-1" a & my shoes add change, weight 28 stark naked. my weight is on my butt, thies and belly. I think I carry my weight well, I look like brawler. the picture that is in my profile is from jauary of last year, about 5 lbs ago. I have always had a bmi of over 30 since I was about 8. My current goal weight is about 190, and I will keep trying to lose until I get to 150 or a size 14 misses which ever comes first. I wan't to be able to buy clothes I can afford in my size and age.

godblessourhome

i'm 4' 11 and 1/2", but i lie and say 5 foot. i started mpf at 151 (2 pounds from obese) and in a little over a year here, i have lost 30 pounds. it was hard and the weight dropped reeeeeally slowly, but i only have 8 more pounds to go. you can do it!
dawn

indigochilds

I'm 5 feet tall. My weight gain was gradual since h,s and I hit my highest at 176lbs. Cant hold onto the wieght anymore because its hard to clim the stairs ..let alone move around. And I'm 28 feeling like im 80