For short women with 20 pounds or less to lose

DyanCB

I am so inspired by all the befores and afters of larger folks, folks who have much more than I to lose. Also you are taller and the progress you make is so very clear. But, I have to admit, I want to see more from people like me - shorter and losing less but just as significant a challenge. I expect that many of you who are close to my height and weight would want the same. So, here I am posting my befores and "during"! I am definitely still a work in progress but I can see my progress.

While on MFP I have learned a lot - THANK YOU MFP family - you are fabulous!:
1 - The scale does NOT dictate progress - my before shot I am 119, my during shot I am 117 - just a 2 pound difference
2 - Inches DO dictate - I have lost 5 inches overall but that still does not explain the difference fully
3 - The combo of cardio and strength training works wonders - even though weight is dictated 95% of what we weigh it is FITNESS that helps show off the progress.
3 - Track body fat % - mine went from 23% to 20.1%. I use http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/
5 - Take pictures all along the way. What you see in the mirror day-to-day is seen through your own filters - your own eyes. On the other hand, the camera does not lie and will help you to see the truth.

Again, I know I am not at goal but am sharing progress for those who, like me, find it hard to see progress on our small frames.

So, here goes my first time posting photos. If it does not work please give me a hint at how to do this correctly.I love your coaching!

KerriWashburn

Hi Dyan,

You look great! I can so see the difference!! I did before shots a year ago...lost tons of weight by strength training and forgot to take after pictures. I've gained the weight back so I'm now starting round 2. This time I'm not going to let it slip away.
I'm 5'3 at 141 lbs ...my first goal is 135, to keep it realistic, then down to 125 if possible. Being 45 years post menopause it's a little tougher. Congratulations and keep up the hard work!

Kerri