Girls around 5'5?

sive1990

Hey guys!

I joined this group a while ago, but never introduced myself!
I'm Jacqui, 22, and living on a a game farm in Africa with the love of my life .

I'm 5'5, my SW was 138lbs, my CW is 125lbs, and my GW is 120lbs. I'm looking for some like minded friends, so please feel free to add me!
Super excited to meet you all

xxxx

hutchy90

Hey agian! I'm 5'7 an weigh around 150lbs, which seems like a lot, but I don't look heavy/overweight at all, and never have! Either I hold weight really evenly, or I just carry more muscle than fat. My bodyfat is probably around %19-%21. I dont really have a goal "weight", but I would love to try to bring my BF% down to about 17-18% to really show off my muscle underneath! I'm assuming that is probably about 10 lbs away for me (me at 140lbs).

I'm trying to keep my diet as clean as possible with lots of protein! Five to six small meal per day, cardio as often as I can (usally ends up being 3-4 times per week at 15-25 minutes per session <--- wanting to increase that!) and strength training 4-5 times per week as well!

Does anyone else have goals like this? How are your goals the same/different?


Feel free to add me!

leahhugh

I'm so glad I found this group!

I am 5'6'' and weigh 142-146 usually. I am looking to tone up my body and hope to get down to 130 like I was in high school (4 years ago).

deedlit90

I'm so glad I found this group!

I am 5'6'' and weigh 142-146 usually. I am looking to tone up my body and hope to get down to 130 like I was in high school (4 years ago).

That is pretty much exactly the same as me! Lol! I'm not so bothered about my actual weight, as I have never been lower than about 138 anyway, but currently I am 146 and would ideally like to get down to 130, but really just really want to tone my body. Anyone that wants to add me please feel free! :-)

shrednyc85

Hey guys! Nice to meet everyone.

I too am 5'5. My current weight is 125, and I am looking to get down to 118/120 - but just as importantly tone up and lose my cellulite/flab I got when I had a baby (three long years ago, so no excuse!)

I just started the 30DayShred, but I know that 80% of weight loss is diet so Im trying to do exercise plus healthy eating...Im a night snacker so really trying to quit that.

tynybury

I am in between 5'5 and 5'6 and currently weigh 138. After having baby number two, I have been sitting at this weight since he was born 7 months ago. I'm having a hard time limiting my sugar intake...I'm addicted to sugar. I exercise frequently so I know my problem is my diet. Can't wait to be back below 130!

ccj424

Hi,

I'm new here too. I have similar goals, but I think I might have more muscle as well. I'm hoping to get to around 125ish, but I might be pushing it since I'm muscular. Is it possible to be 125ish with muscle at 5'6"?

jsapninz

Hi,

I'm new here too. I have similar goals, but I think I might have more muscle as well. I'm hoping to get to around 125ish, but I might be pushing it since I'm muscular. Is it possible to be 125ish with muscle at 5'6"?

Uhm, yeah of course it is "possible." It's just a question of how hard you want to work for it.
And minimum healthy weight for 5'6" is 114 lbs according to MFP (Tools > BMI) so you have a bit of wiggle room at 125.

osucristinamo

Heyyooo! Just started back up on MFP myself, to work on dropping body fat.

I"m 5'6, and stay around 155-157. It works for me, I don't go buy weight I go by pants size and I stay anywhere from a 6-8. For me, If I hit a 10, I know I've put on a little.

I'm not trying to get skinny or lose dramatic weight, I'm trying to get an athletic body, and get myself into a bikini next summer!!!

I'm switching up my workouts every 10 days and have been delving lightly into the Paleo style of diet so work on upping my protein and fats.

I've only recently started, so here's hoping!

kelseyhere

I'm 5' 6" and fairly muscular (I was an athlete growing up) and have gotten down to 125 twice in my adult life (I normally sit at about 135). The first time, I got there with purely anorexic tendencies. I was eating one roll of 6 powdered Hostess donuts a day. I was 16, unhappy with my body and couldn't figure out how to get "skinny" thighs like the popular girls. I was working out 4+ hours a day, 5 days a week. I thought "hell, if I'm working out so much I guess the only way to get skinny is to starve yourself." So I did, for a while. Then I got a boyfriend and got in a healthier place with his support.

Fast forward to age 21, started packing on some 'college' pounds. My was feeling really low and my mom offered to pay for a few sessions with a trainer to get my started. He had me lift weights and I finally started to get more of the body that I always wanted. I always, always had belly my whole life and it finally started to go. I combined his workouts with a low-fat and low-carb diet I again lost weight (this time as low as 118) but felt like crap all the time and was tired because I didn't have enough nutrition. My hair and nails suffered also, not shiny and brittle. I was hardly eating any fat, which is not good for a woman's body.

Fast forward to now (age 25). Joined MFP in November 2011 at 142. Feeling fatter than ever and not able to wear a single pair of my jeans I was not happy. After a lot of trolling on the forums, I found a female friend- she is 5' 6" and weighs, dun dun dun.... 150, but she looks HOT! I mean super sexy in a bikini, and not masculine at all. She was my same height, but wearing smaller sizes even though she weighed more. How could this be possible I was thinking? Then the concept of skinny-fat clicked with me, and I started to focus on getting strong, and forgetting the scale. I always wanted that magical 125 number, but now I realized it's not really the number I'm after, it's really a particular body I'm trying to mold. Now I focus on fueling myself properly and getting the right workouts for my goal. My body is changing even though I'm not really losing much weight and I can almost fit into all of my jeans again. I've only lost 6 pounds and I'm still at 135 today, but a much better looking 135 than a year ago. My arms are thinner, waist smaller, and it's all because I have more lean muscle mass.

Honestly, no one ever knew I was starving myself so much back then, I completely hid it from my friends and family. I share my journey with you because it's real, and I want more women who are just trying to "lose that last 5 pounds" to feel empowered that the number on the scale doesn't matter so much. We all just want to look good in our clothes right? So who cares what the scale says? Who cares what the number on your driver's license is? I challenge you not worry so much about the number, and ask yourself what your real goal is. To look good in a bikini this summer? To fit back into your old pants? One term you should search is "body recomposition"- basically the concept of reshaping your body with muscle instead of fat. Now after 7 months on this site I feel stronger than ever (yes, even stronger than when I worked out 5 days/week for 4 hours, now I only do 3-4 days/week for 1 hour), I have more endurance, my hair is shiny, and my nails don't break! I get good nutrition and am developing a strong body. I want to keep this up for the rest of my life.

stephanj

Kelseyhere, I could have wrote this post exactly. I spent most of my 20s starving myself to hit a certain number, but I was totally skinny fat. I am 5'6 and I used to be happy in the 124-127 range. Now I want to be 135 (currently 147) and ripped with muscle because that is sexier than skinnyfat!

I'm 5' 6" and fairly muscular (I was an athlete growing up) and have gotten down to 125 twice in my adult life (I normally sit at about 135). The first time, I got there with purely anorexic tendencies. I was eating one roll of 6 powdered Hostess donuts a day. I was 16, unhappy with my body and couldn't figure out how to get "skinny" thighs like the popular girls. I was working out 4+ hours a day, 5 days a week. I thought "hell, if I'm working out so much I guess the only way to get skinny is to starve yourself." So I did, for a while. Then I got a boyfriend and got in a healthier place with his support.

Fast forward to age 21, started packing on some 'college' pounds. My was feeling really low and my mom offered to pay for a few sessions with a trainer to get my started. He had me lift weights and I finally started to get more of the body that I always wanted. I always, always had belly my whole life and it finally started to go. I combined his workouts with a low-fat and low-carb diet I again lost weight (this time as low as 118) but felt like crap all the time and was tired because I didn't have enough nutrition. My hair and nails suffered also, not shiny and brittle. I was hardly eating any fat, which is not good for a woman's body.

Fast forward to now (age 25). Joined MFP in November 2011 at 142. Feeling fatter than ever and not able to wear a single pair of my jeans I was not happy. After a lot of trolling on the forums, I found a female friend- she is 5' 6" and weighs, dun dun dun.... 150, but she looks HOT! I mean super sexy in a bikini, and not masculine at all. She was my same height, but wearing smaller sizes even though she weighed more. How could this be possible I was thinking? Then the concept of skinny-fat clicked with me, and I started to focus on getting strong, and forgetting the scale. I always wanted that magical 125 number, but now I realized it's not really the number I'm after, it's really a particular body I'm trying to mold. Now I focus on fueling myself properly and getting the right workouts for my goal. My body is changing even though I'm not really losing much weight and I can almost fit into all of my jeans again. I've only lost 6 pounds and I'm still at 135 today, but a much better looking 135 than a year ago. My arms are thinner, waist smaller, and it's all because I have more lean muscle mass.

Honestly, no one ever knew I was starving myself so much back then, I completely hid it from my friends and family. I share my journey with you because it's real, and I want more women who are just trying to "lose that last 5 pounds" to feel empowered that the number on the scale doesn't matter so much. We all just want to look good in our clothes right? So who cares what the scale says? Who cares what the number on your driver's license is? I challenge you not worry so much about the number, and ask yourself what your real goal is. To look good in a bikini this summer? To fit back into your old pants? One term you should search is "body recomposition"- basically the concept of reshaping your body with muscle instead of fat. Now after 7 months on this site I feel stronger than ever (yes, even stronger than when I worked out 5 days/week for 4 hours, now I only do 3-4 days/week for 1 hour), I have more endurance, my hair is shiny, and my nails don't break! I get good nutrition and am developing a strong body. I want to keep this up for the rest of my life.

iluvprettyshoes

Hi, I am 5'5 and currently 135 lbs. Goal weight is 123. Thing is when you get down to a few lbs to lose seems like it goes slower! Taking me a long time but I'm also building muscle too. Nice to meet you!!

miamigirl123

Hey girl! Im 5'6 and my CW is 126, GW 118. We have pretty similar stats!

brewerchick

I started to add some of you as friends but it won't let me add anymore for 10 minutes so feel free to add me!

I'm 5'4'' and weigh 147.7. My goal is 135 before I leave for basic training in early September. I like to drink which makes these last 12 difficult. Plus people keep telling me "I look fine" so it's not like they are encouraging either.

Maybe we could start a challenge since it's the beginning of June. Anyone, any ideas?

LiddyBit

So close to 5'6 that I just use it for my height, and about 130-132 pounds right now. Aiming for the 115-120 range.

Most of my adult life I've been around 120-125 pounds.

And I don't care, skinny-fat or skinny-toned, as long as I get skinny. I care about the number. *shrug*

EmmaLB1990

Hey I'm 5'6/5'7 and my CW is 136. Hoping to get down to 126, but I'm more wanting to just look better in my clothes and have more muscle, as I currently have barely any and it's just fat

Hope you're all doing ok, and feel free to add me if you want!

x

zsaoosh

I am 5'6.5'' with CW 134, GW 130ish maybe? I am skinny fat LOL I want to build muscle and tone up really at whatever weight that is. I am having a hell of a time figuring out how many cals I should eat. I stopped loosing what I started lifting and its like .2 every 3 weeks now! Crazy slow. And trust me, my body fat isnt changing either cause I have been testing that in the bod pod....:sad:

YepLilly

Hi all! I'm 5'5/5'6 with about 10-15 lbs to lose. I don't care much about the number on the scale. What I mostly want to do is tone up and lose some fat, especially the belly fat!

mturgeon05

Hey Everyone!

I am 5'5", 125, looking to build muscle...need to stop looking at the scale! Just started a metabolism reset, so hoping that helps my body get back to normal after eating way low calories forever without even realizing I was doing it!

Here's to being athletic and healthy

BerryFruit

Hi

Im 5.6ft SW 140lbs CW 132lbs GW 125-120. I want a toned sexy feminine body like Elle Macpherson. I already workout 4-5days a week so that is all good. I just want to get into some good eating habits as I know this is what is holding me back. I am mainly an evening grazer but also tend to eat when I am bored or lonely. Not a good thing to be doing. Feel free to add me would be lovely to have some people with similar goals.

Whutto1

Hi everyone. I am 5'5" SW 142 CW 139 GW 135-130. I have been working out 5 times a week and looking to get toned and build muscle. Feel free to add me, I would love to have some friends with similar goals.

michellerosefit

Hey!!! I am soo happy I found this group too!! I am 5'4 with like 10 pounds to loose. Feel free to "friend" me. I love the extra motivation! Question: is anyone using the fitbit too? I am training for a marathon right now but these last 10 pounds have been my comfort pounds that I can't seem to loose. I like going out with people and getting late night In N Out runs and drinks. Anyone else have that problem?

gingerveg

I am 5"4" currently 130lbs I would like to be around 115lb eventually. Feel free to add me

suelegal

Well I'm 5'4" and 159 and want to lose 25. I don't look anything like you 2 tho! I still have fat to lose. I'm just starting NROL4W, actually that's my personal 2 week challenge - to start! I've been talking about it for a month and this week the talk is done!

rositsky

I'm 5'3" and about 134 right now. I'd really like to get down to 127, but would be OK with 130. I was doing Jenny Craig last year and lost weight easily, but am having trouble keeping it off. I just need the motivation to keep exercising and controlling my portions. Overall, I'm very healthy (ran a half marathon two years in a row) and I eat healthy food, but it's easy for me to eat as much as my husband does who is 6' tall. I'm thinking that keeping track of my food intake and talking to others in my situation will really help me stay on track.

naonish

I am 5"5 and am currently 130. When I started on here I was 150, so I am feeling pretty damn good about myself right now. At my heaviest (about 8 years ago) I was 160.130 was my goal origionally but now I am just seeing if I can drop a few more and tone up. I have been working out everyday, if not going to the gym then doing a P90x work out, or walking, just doing something active. I am a waitress too so that helps! Feel free to add me if you need motivation or someone to talk to... I do somedays ...lol.

momwantstorun

Hello, I am 5'4" 147 lbs. goal weight is 130lbs. I have only been doing MFP for 10 weeks. Started at 152, its going slowly, but at least its in the right direction!! I have loved logging in my food and REALLY seeing what I am eating. I am totally new at this and would LOVE your advice as to what I can do to stay on track. I am so glad to find this group and look forward to learning from you all.

My husband and I are exercising most every night - which I have really enjoyed. Its nice to have some time alone in the evenings, to talk about our day or life in general. I have read some of your posts and are totally encouraged by what you have accomplished. Please friend me and give a sista some help!!

lauren3382

Hi,

I'm new here too. I have similar goals, but I think I might have more muscle as well. I'm hoping to get to around 125ish, but I might be pushing it since I'm muscular. Is it possible to be 125ish with muscle at 5'6"?

Definitely possible. I'm fairly muscular at 5'6" and 117 with 18% body fat. I'm trying to gain lean mass and lower my body fat to 15%.

amysj303

I always post this, but I think it is a great site:
http://www.mybodygallery.com

Enter your height and goal weight and see hundreds of pictures of real women at that height and weight, it shows you how much variation exists, and might help you to see if what you hope for is attainable.

mariemc91

Hello. I'm Marie and am about 5'6". My starting weight was 143 my current weight is 138 and my goal weight is 125. I'm new to this site and am loving it but could use the extra support. add me please

allibazzer

Hi, I am a 39 year old mother of two young boys. I am 5'6" currently 141.8 and my goal weight is 135. I can't remember ever being 135, maybe even since high school. I am pretty muscular, and putting on even a couple pounds seems to make me look very thick and bulky. Conversely, at 141, just 3 pounds from where I was about a month ago, people think I've lost a lot of weight. I can't exercise the way I used to due to SI joint problems, but I manage to train capoeira two days a week and jog 3 miles another 2-3 days a week. I love exercise and Iove to feel and look strong. For me the weight loss has to come from DIET. I have been an emotional , night time eater all my life.MFP has really been helping to get a handle on what I am eating and why.

I would love some MFP friends! If my profile resonates in some way with you, friend me!