Current 140; Goal 115

ebgbjo

I read your updates! You are doing great. Good luck at the interview tomorrow

prila13

Ugh...
Going back to the chiropractor today. Woke up with my back hurting. I think it may be my desk chair. This sucks. I'm taking an extra break from JM 30DS.

tiffanyjade09

I just wanted to say that we are the same exact height and weight! My goal is a little different though. I am hoping to weigh around 100-105 since I am so short. I weighed 120ish before I got pregnant with my daughter and I thought I was kinda chunky. Just my personal opionion of myself. I can tell you are losing weight by the pictures and you are looking great. Keep up the good work.
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BettyandVeronica

Hello everyone seems we havesimilar goals in mind. I too am about 145lbs and wanting to go down to about 125lbs. My belly is my biggest problem.It jsut sits there like a lazy frog showing no signs of going away.

What are you guys doing for your belly?

prila13

Woo. I'm down 1 more pound. I started a new job as well so I hope I'll be losing more weight now. Hope everyone else is doing well.

willowy80

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mixmastermel_b

this is like the short girls thread! love it

i'm so fascinated by people's stories and goals on here. i'm 5ft and my goal is get down from 143 to around 125-120. i'm trying to be realistic in my goal and the timeframe i want to achieve it by (july 2011). maybe after i meet it i will set up another one. when i was in my mid 120's i was thrilled with how i looked and more importantly how i felt energy-wise.

good luck ladies! keep up the awesome work.

naunnie

Hi, kudos to you. Keep the faith and it will happen. I am in my early 60's, 5 ft tall or less half an inch. Six weeks ago I weighed myself and gasped seeing that I had inched my way up to 131 pounds. Up until I quit smoking 3 years ago, I averaged 116-118 pounds.
Since then the weight has slowly but surely gone up. I was ok with being 125 to 128. But, when I saw 131 (naked), I almost died. That's when I put the brakes on seriously and was determined to get down to at least 120-121. Cause after all, when you are older, you can't get too thin. It just makes you look that much older.

I found www.caloriecounter.com and started using the free journal which was terrific. Todate, I have lost 10 pounds by recording everything I eat accurately. I even record my own recipes. I also doubled up on my workouts. 5 workouts a week. Three zumba and 2 pilates.
I still want to lose another pound or two and then I'll maintain (hopefully).

Why am I telling you all this? Cause if an old woman like me can do it, you can definitely rock it! Congratulations to your success, cause I know you will.

cris12

hi prila thank you for sharing your story! you're definitely an inspiration and proof that consistency pays off. I'm also trying to get down to 115 and am 5'1", I've weighed the most at 139 thanks to eating junk during college and not caring one bit about my health - time to change! I was tired of looking at myself and feeling disgusted, and having uncontrollable urges to eat. Thanks to MFP I know we can win this and win our bodies back, good luck

Sugar_Apple

You re doing a really good job keep it up....:flowerforyou:

ebgbjo

Bump- Prila- how are you doing this week??

prila13

Hi everyone, sorry I havent posted in a while. Between school and my new job, things have been rough. But, I'm trying to slowly get back into my routine again.. well, a new one anyways. LOL

prila13

I'm definitely back to trying to stick to my exercise program. Going back to work really through a loop into my schedule. I'm not able to exercise 5 days a week like I was but I am definitely trying to stick to staying under my calories. Since I work in fast food, I get plenty of exercise but on my off days, I'm trying to work in at least 30 mins of walking per day. I haven't lost any weight but hopefully that will change soon.

I hope you all are doing well and I hope to have some progress to share soon.

EnuffaMyButt

Hello ~ I'm short too! 4' 11" But, I say I'm 5ft. LOL - My heaviest was 226lbs. My lowest 119lbs. I broke my pelvis and gained 20 lbs. so, I working to get that back off again!

Good luck in obtaining your goal. We can do it :flowerforyou:

LeanLove

You can do it, take it one day at a time

prila13

Thank you all!
In case some of you haven't heard, (Even though it's been on national news because my friend in Alaska knew about it before I was able to tell her), we here in North Alabama were hit hard (along with part of MS and GA) by several tornadoes on 4/27. So, that is why I haven't been on in the past few days. It roared through here and destroyed a neighboring town. Thank goodness we live on the outskirts and we only lost power and had some trees blown down. We just got power back last night. And thank goodness my dad has a generator so we didn't lose anything in our fridge and freezer.
But, I hope thinks are going great with all of you.

janew68

Good luck! You'll get there before you know it=0) There is such a huge support here! And don't beat yourself up if you have an "off" day.

remaho80

I love reading your story thus far! We are of similar heights/weights. I'm slightly taller (5'3") and I started at a heavier weight (144). My ultimate goal is 115 as well. I haven't been that weight for 10+ years! I REALLY miss it. I started my weight loss journey just 3 weeks ago and I have lost 4 lbs so far. Good Luck! I look forward to reading and seeing more!

prila13

UGH! Since starting work a little over a month ago, I've gained back almost 6 lbs! Though, I'm not seeing a change in the weight loss in my belly but I have noticed I have more definition in my muscles in my arms and thighs. So, maybe, just maybe, that muscle is causing my weight gain. On a daily basis, several times a day, I'm picking up things that are 20+ lbs. Plus the fry and chicken baskets. So, let's hope that's what it is. But, I'm starting to get back into walking at least 20 mins per day and my chiropractor says I can do about half the 30DS but no situps yet. (He doesn't want me to strain my back any more than I have to.) So, we'll see what happens... I just want to be swin suit ready by summer.

Til next time...

ehedges31

My goal weight is 115 as well!! I started out at 131. its so difficult to lose even just a pound because I'm technically in the healthy range for my height (I'm 5'3") but its at the high end. and I want to be in the middle and not be so worn out walking around campus. Now though I'm not so worried about numbers - unless they are in inches! I've seen a lot more of a change since I started measuring around my calves, thighs, hips, waist and chest. Its also a great motivator. Good luck on your journey!

msuzie

Keep it up, one day at a time! I'm glad you made it through the storms ok - my parents live near Athens (Limestone County) and they have some structural damage to their house and their neighbors' house is flattened. Scary stuff!

Missy0483

Just read through your story! I'm 5'2" almost 5'3" and would be happy at 125 - 130! I'd be even happier at 110 like I was when I graduated high school in 2001. I'm at 147 right now, lost 3 pounds since April 26. I excerise on and off, but have been struggling with keeping a good schedule. I have been watching what I eat and no McDonalds since the beginning of April (I was eating it at least 3 times a week, yuck!!). It doesn't help that my husband is 4 years younger than me, he's 5'11" and weighs around 130 - 135 pounds! Of course he eats anything and everything and never gains!

Good luck!!

prila13

Ok, so I've gained 5 lbs of my 8 lb loss back. I'm really disappointed in myself. I had vowed to get back on the wagon today but my mom called me at work and gave me bad news. Today, we lost my best friend, my puppy dog, Trixie. She was very old and it was only a matter of time but, it still hit me like a brick wall. I came home and just cried and ate out of depression. I know better but oh well. Tomorrow is a new day but I may not be completely back to normal for a while. I know it will get better. This is the 2nd time I've lost a pet that I was very, very attached to. The last time was when I was 11. I still get teary eyed when I think of losing that dog. But, thanks for all your support guys and gals. I really do appreciate it.

janemartin02

Good luck!!You can do it!!
jane

prila13

Ok so it was my b-day today (well technically yesterday since its midnight here) (May 20th) and me and the hunny went out to eat (Red Lobster) which I know was a bad thing to do because I went WAY over my calories and I made today my "off" day for 30DS. It's back on Sunday (Day 6!) after work. But, we did do a lot of walking around the mall so I did get in some exercise. (I think I might have walked 1 mile total between the mall and the walk from the car and to the car. We had to park FAR away)
But, I turned 25. Boooo! LOL I know that's not old but it's just hitting me that I'm in my mid-20s now and things start to change quicker. So, more of a reason for me to get off my big butt and get to moving. I'm trying that's for sure. Anyways, I hope you all didnt mind my little rant real quick. It's been a fun day. But, I'm too tired to do any more exercising.

prila13

Today is the beginning of a new month, June 1st. I'm back on my diet... trying to only eat between 200-400 calories per meal plus a couple of snacks during the day. I'm back on my JM 30 DS dvd. So, let's hope I can make myself keep this up despite my busy, hectic schedule at work. I hope all of you are doing well with your weight loss/exercise. I'm determined today to get in some extra walking after running errands and paying bills. Wish me luck!

ambie35

Today is the beginning of a new month, June 1st. I'm back on my diet... trying to only eat between 200-400 calories per meal plus a couple of snacks during the day. I'm back on my JM 30 DS dvd. So, let's hope I can make myself keep this up despite my busy, hectic schedule at work. I hope all of you are doing well with your weight loss/exercise. I'm determined today to get in some extra walking after running errands and paying bills. Wish me luck!

best of luck!!
Sounds like you have lots of stress in your life lately.
Heres to a stress free,calorie burning summer for you!

prila13

Day 2, I go to work soon but I'll do my workout tonight after work. No weight loss yet but that's always expected.

prila13

According to my scales, I've lost 1 lb. I'm happy about that but I wish that I had more time to get more exercise in instead of working all the time.

prila13

I woke up this morning and stepped on the scale. I lost another pound. I'm slowly getting back to the 8 lbs I had lost before I started working. And, I just sweated my butt off to 30DS. Now to rest for a few, then get ready for work. It's been a busy week for me even with 3 days off work instead of 2. Ive been closing mostly so it's been hard to stick to a good eating plan. I sure hope the upcoming schedule has me working less nights. It's so much easier for me.