5'6 women looking to lose 40+

ThinUpGirl

If you just starting out (like me) or 5 lbs from your goal Id like to friend women
with similar goals for motivation and support.

Post your stats to show how far you've come or where your heading.

SW: 182.2
CW: 180
GW: 138

Seems so far away, I could really use the support to keep me on track.

SweetPea482

Agreed! I've been here since august, but need to 'freshness' in my life. lost 40+ from Aug to December, and have been plateaued since then. im ready to get back to logging everyday, without fail. I am a 'lifter' so my calories burns are low, but im still working hard.

SW: 307
CW: 271
GW: 150

msrat1

Started March 2012
SW 209
CW 199
GW 150
Doing fat burning exercises and alternating muscle building to lose fat and inches. The inches are coming off because my clothes are bigger but the scale is moving slowly so I try not to use it too much.

GeminiFairy89

SW 265
CW 261
GW 180-150

ThinUpGirl

Congrats on all your progress, it looks like everyone is on the right track

Keep it up ladies!!

I've been doing cardio only for the past week, but today I tried the 30 day Shred.

It kicked my butt!!!! LOL

Oh well, I'm going to keep at it.

I found level one on YouTube if anyone wants to try before they buy

allison0820

I'm actually between 5'5" and 5'6".. depends on the day... but I am wanting to lose probaly another 40ish lbs...

Feel free to add me if you are here most days and want to support each other.. (oh females only,sorry a few sickos ruined it for any guys).....

SW: 242
CW: 200
GW: 170 (for now...)

smiley245

Just (re)started at the end of April
SW: 245
CW: 240
GW: 145-150 (but for now id be happy being 199! lol)
Please feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. It would be nice to see the progress of ladies with similar stats:D

kris4chloe

SW: 265
CW: 174
First GW: 150
Ultimate GW: 139

lowpro1983

I definitely could use all the support and motivation I can get!!! I've been using MFP since January to help control my eating & I've been going to the gym 3-5 times a week for cardio/fat burn. I normally do my lunges, squats, abs, arms, etc at home!

SW: 225
CW: 206
GW: 185 (may adjust once reached!!)

I have a feeling when I reach 185, I will want to lose more!!

rowlandk

Hey! I am 5'6" and still need to lose about 44.4 pounds Friend me!

SW 212
CW 179.4
GW 135

lavsk23

Hiii,

I am 5'6" and need to lose 40+ pounds. I have been working out on and off but lacking consistency My major hindrance is lack of motivation when I get back home from work. All day I keep thinking I would work out today. Some days I succeed and some days, even with a lot of mental prep, I fail to stick to my workout schedule. (kind of angry with myself now x-( ) Looking for motivation and support.
I was doing 30-day shred level 1 and worked up to level 2. But that was a while ago. I will start with level 1 again. Also started running and planning to incorporate power yoga 3 times a week.

My stats:

SW : 169 lbs
CW : 166lbs
GW : 128 lbs - 130 lbs

rec212329

I'm 5'6 and I know 170 might seem like it's not low enough but I'm going to take this one step at a time and that is 40+ lbs from my current weight. On the other hand, I carry most of my weight in my chest and hip/thigh area so I need to see if I would want to go smaller than that. Only time will tell.

I've been doing the JM 30 Day shred as well. I'm on day 14 on Level 2 and it is kicking my butt, but I love it. I can tell a difference in my body in inches more than weight. Like my back fat is decreasing and my arms are more toned. I also to Zumba and the treadmill.

Please feel free to add me!!

SW - 216
CW - 212.5
GW - 170-175


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iamers

I'm just under 5'6 and I'm hoping to lose around 70+lbs.
I could use motivation and also give it out, feel free to add me!

SW: 205
CW:200
GW:130

kandaceleehans

Hello All,
I have been on and off since my wedding. And am now trying to get the motivation to be healthy for our future family. Taking it one day at a time. Feel free to friend.

SW: 240 ish
CW: 218 ish
GW: 160-120 the "Healthy" Weight for my height.

mommyweighless

Me too..I'm in!

SW: 221
CW: 214
GW: 160

Still got a ways to go but I'm getting there!

RENAEJAE

I miss being part of a group. It's such a great support. Count me in. I gained 11 lbs during April (vacation) - UGH!! Back at it this week and feeling better already.

SW: 280
CW: 223
GW: 160

So great to meet all of you!

lbela22

Hi, I am 5'6 but my heaviest was 278 after my second child was born. I slowly lost a little here and there and managed to keep it off. I have been really serious about my weight loss since January. I am currently 196. I have lost 82lbs and 45 of that since January. A co-worker recently told me about the myfitnesspal app and I immediately downloaded it. It has really kept me focused. I simply chose to make a lifestyle change. I now understand what the doctors and everyone means when they say "lifestyle" change. I walk and hike more and make better choices with my food. I also learned its alright to indulge in a little high calorie food every once in a while. The funny thing for me is when I do eat the high fat foods I feel nauseous. Good luck with your progress.

write2sonya

Hi all, I am 5'6 and would like to lose another 30-35lbs. Started this journey about a year ago on MFP....I have fallen on and off the wagon during the year but have been extremely focused for these last few months. No more excuses!!

SW: 222
CW:195
GW:160

Feel free to friend me, we can all use the extra motivation and support!!

NaomiWhite77

Many of you sound like me. I am 5'6".

SW 180 May 21- 2011
GW 130
CW 129.5 about a month ago

It is possible... Keep up the great work!!!!!!

lindystrutt

Also 5'6" female over 40 or is it 50, stopped paying attention to those sort of numbers.

SW

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185 CW

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182.5
GW

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140

Please feel free to add me as a friend, all support welcome.....................................

beautifulstronghealthy

I could really use the motivation. Feeling kind of overwhelmed today.

SW: 240
CW: 220
GW: 190 but will change...

shaycat

I am 5'6

I have been on here for over a year now and now at my goal weight, yay! I am just trying now to get into better shape and get some muscles.

SW around 150
CW/120

iwantahealthierme13

5'5.5" do I qualify??

Haha.

HW: 208-210
SW on MFP: 190
CW: 182.6

7.4 pounds lost since April 12, 2012

GW: 135, possibly 130 if I can get there.

Dvija

Evening all! Weight has been an issue for me for a long time but since last year I've managed to really put myself on the healthy track. I want to get to the point where I can attain my fitness goals and whatever weight I happen to be at that point is fine with me. However, I'm guessing it'll be signficantly less than where I am now. I'd love to find some ladies who are motivated and positive about keeping themselves on the path of health, fitness and the positive side effect, weight loss! Friend me and let's support one another.

SW: 265
CW: 230
GW:180 (for the moment)

jkpjkp2011

sw:174
goal: 40
Just started. I am wanting to lose 40 pounds. I am attempting this with Myfitnesspal AND Fitbit. Anyone else doing Fitbit?? I want some ENERGY!!! This waight has gotten me down and lazy!!

jammiezene

Starting weight: 183.6

Current weight: 158.00

Goal weight: 140 :-)

ColtyHan

Started on MFP 1 month ago.

SW 215
CW 205
1st Goal 185 by vacation in August
2nd Goal 170 by Christmas
Ultimate goal 150 by April 2013

SabrinaJL

I'm 5'6" and have another 40ish lbs to lose. Been at this for a while now and seem to have gotten stuck in my weight loss though.

SW: 234
CW: 173
GW: 134 ish

DawnEH612

Hello all of my fellow motivated 5'6" MFPers...

So my most recent starting weight was 178.6 - that was in mid November 2011. (my highest weight on record was 204)
Current weight 148.0 (size 10, and some larger 8's)
GW (for now) 143 but this might be changing to 138. However, with that said, I am in the process of changing my workout routines from a higher ratio of cardio to weights to higher ratio of heavy weights and reduced cardio. I have been reading too many compelling reasons and have seen far too many positive results, not to try it for myself. I am hoping to alter my body composition and physique as i have seen others do.... the lifters versus the cardio queens seem to have better success at that! I have to change it up. With that said, my GW may not budge as I expect to put on muscle weight, and hopefully reduce body measurements and fat %.

I'm up for friending people that want to give and receive support and encouragement with like minded goals. I think my most difficult hurdles to this change in workout routines will be that
1) I enjoy my Cardio workouts because they are good stress relievers and good for my heart.
2) I know cardio is good for my health: lower resting heart rate, lower pulse and respiratory rate, easier to climb stairs, etc
3) mentally it will be hard to let go of those big calorie burn numbers I get walking out of a spin class, despite knowing that muscle burns more calories through the day than fat (increases BMR) and the quick cardio burn is short lived relative to strength building.
4) I may actually see the number on the scale go up and not down, another mental hurdle.

If anyone else out there wants to try this along with me, I'd love to share the journey of triumphs and/tribulations with trying something new and stepping out of your current workout comfort zone... Any takers?

Christine1110

I started here at 232 pounds....and now I'm close to the goal I had set 137 today. I now know that I will want to lose a little more, like maybe to hit 125 I hope I will know when I get to it : )

Good luck.

kbogart1996

I started in January and have lost half of what I want to. I am starting to do weight lifting and am trying the Eat More lose weight approach.

SW: 210
CW: 178
GW: 155 - 145 (depends on how I feel and what my size is)