5' - 5'2" girls I want to hear your story and pics!

shayjgordon · January 2014

I'm 5'2.5"...hey being this short every 1/2 inch counts haha...to determine my goal weight I took the average weight of what my BMI should be. I lost 35lbs in 2012 before becoming pregnant with my second baby and am doing it all over again now. I went from 165 to 130 in 6 months, losing 10 lbs in the first month. What really helped me see progress was to take measurement once a week and pictures once a month.

twhaley1990 · January 2014

I'm a smidge under 5'3. I started my journey 3 year's ago because I was a junior in college and my heaviest, 135, and realized soon I would be out there in the real theatre world amongst girls in better shape than I was. I went down to 122 from that January to that August purely from exercise. I did adopt some healthier eating habits, which was good because I expanded my palette, but I never learned portion control because I would just work off the extra I ate. I gained it all back the second semester of my senior year (though it spread out in more flattering places, so it took me a while to realize) because of my gym neglect, and that summer I got active again, but only went down to 130, which I thought looked decent enough. I made it my resolution though January 2013 to lose 5 lbs by May and actually live a totally healthy lifestyle to make myself a better performer, not just one that could work off that huge slice of cake later. I did a lot of research and found my way to myfitnesspal (i loved having an app as opposed to logging on my computer all the time, plus the community is better) and committed more to making cleaner food choices and portion controls. In my first few weeks of my resolution, I got a bad sinus infection and didn't work out, but I lost weight just from keeping up with my healthier eating habits! I learned then abs were made in the kitchen, and that was what I needed to have the confidence to keep going. I lost 10 lbs by may and have actually kept it off (and lost two more!). I'm currently 118, thelree lbs from my goal weight. I kind of want to lower my goal because my stomach isn't exactly where I want it to be, but this year, I'm trying to focus on adding strength training (i only did cardio), so I may keep the goal weight and do more measuring

. Good luck on your journey!

JeaninePaige · January 2014

SW: 180lbs
CW: 144lbs
GW: 125lbs

It took me about 6 months to lose the bulk of the weight but it's definitely slowed down since then. I'm still losing, just not as much as quickly. That's okay though because a loss is a loss. I track my food every day, work out when I can and I cut out fast food and soda/sugary drinks. I basically still eat whatever I want as long as I can fit it into my day. This has worked for me and I don't feel deprived.

I hated my prom pictures so much... Especially because I had to take pictures next to my boyfriend's skinny sister. But they're the best befores I have. I look back at these and all I can think is "never again".

During...

Taken yesterday at 144lbs...

My face has changed so much. This was taken two years ago.

And some recent ones...

:drinker:

Cheeky_and_Geeky · January 2014

5'1''
SW: 167lbs (07/2013) Size 13 US Jeans XL Shirt
CW: 126lbs (01/2014) Size 6 US Jeans M Shirt

khgraves · January 2014

Great work, Jeanine Page! I love that you took another pic standing next to your boyfriend's sister. Quite a transformation. Keep it up in the new year.
alexluevano19-impressive 1- work in 6 months time.

Much older (and shorter) than most of you on this thread- I'm 52 and 4'10" (not many forums for the under 5 foot crew). I restarted my journey to optimal health in July at 135 (MFP pal weight was from awhile ago) and am at 121.6 now. I'd like to get b/w 105-115. I've done the Healthy Wage 10 percent challenge and have until Thursday to post a weight of 121.5 to reach my challenge goal weight and earn $300. With the holidays I keep vacillating between 120-122- I'm doubling down on exercise, water, and healthy food choices to weigh in for the money and then continue my journey.

Lillyloooo · January 2014

I'm 4ft 11

Mitzigan94 · January 2014

5ft nothing here. currently weighing 120. Started at 145. I still feel chubby. lol. But everyone tells me I look thinner than before. I just hope to lose another 10 pounds. I'm on maintenance sedentary of 1550 kcals and I believe I can still lose weight at that. When I was at my weight loss plateau at 130, all I did was maintenance kcals(my maintenance before was 1670-1700 sedentary). And bam.Finally got down to 120. 10 more pounds to go. I'm praying for it!

Feel free to add me, any 5ft under and above.;)

Dorothy4208 · January 2014

Bump 'cause I'm a shorty and need to be inspired :flowerforyou:

shafa4321 · January 2014

5 2 and I am 47 y old. started above 150 and now 124 size 0-2 . like to get below 120 . sorry no picture . Good luck and when u started it will get easier .first step is hard step .

LaraRN · January 2014

Awesome job! Congrats!

kayveebee7 · January 2014

I'm just under 5ft 3. At my highest I was 185 and am now 124.

I'd like to lose another 12ish lbs

You are my motivation!!!

stalyn151 · January 2014

Bump. What a great thread!

TendaiMa · January 2014

Bump...for inspiration!

Fiery_Vixen · January 2014

I'm 5'1" and 32 years old with 4 kids ...I currently weigh 143 but am trying to get down to about 120. All my pics in my profile show me AFTER the birth of my twins back when I was about 125-130 ..Of course gained some weight with the fourth and final baby...now I'm back to trying to lose it all again. If I did it once after twins, I can do it again after a singleton!!!

Ipradhan · January 2014

Thats great. I am 5'3" and 116 lbs. I need to lose some belly fat - how'd you manage?

TendaiMa · January 2014

What a transformation...well done!

MidModJenn · January 2014

Replying so I can continue to follow everyone's amazing successes! I'm 5'0" on a good day (*grin*) and din't think I'd be able to get lower than the 130s until I saw this thread (currently in the 190s). Yay!

brendas026 · January 2014

Im 5'0 and started at 165 pounds (the 1st picture) then exercise my way down to 120 pounds and got a tummy tuck and boobs (2nd picture), then exercise some more and went down to 113 pounds (3rd picture )now im current ly 108 pounds (Sorry no pic yet) Im 29 and have 3 kids 11, 6, 2.

MinyMinnie · January 2014

Bump!

ashleymarie9807 · January 2014

Not done still have 15/20 pounds to go. I started at 200

jennyjcss · January 2014

Im 5ft 2

Year 2008, 242lbs

Pic took on 20 Jan 2014, 185lbs

Reason why I diet: Hate being obese for all my life since small. I want to be healthy

Elegra2006 · January 2014

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My before and after(ish) are in my profile pic - 5'2" - was around 172lbs in 2007, currently around 144lbs. Focusing on lifting heavy and looking to be able to maintain at about 136lbs but not to the detriment of strength or muscle.

Love being short and strong!!

justkrissy · January 2014

I am somewhere between 5'0 and 5'1

SW: 182 - 184ish
CW: 152
GW: 120 (ish)

The right side pictures are me at my biggest at about 184 (August 2013)

I started working out and eating clean in Mid sept to beginning of Oct.

The left side pictures are of me at 154