5'8 women between 170-250 pounds
PrettyGirlPayton
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Hey.This is my first forum. My name is Mechele. I have been here since July of this year ! So somewhat new! Lost weight and gained it back. I was 275 before I joined. I am now 245 while a member.My goal is 170pounds. 155 is my limit. I am tall- lol. And I have been stuck at my current weight for a long time. What weight was your plateau? What did you do to keep losing? What are your weight goals? Your progress? My calorie limit is 1600. Should it be more or less? Feedback is wanted. Thanks in advance. 
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I am actually 5'7, my starting weight in January 2012 was 285, my starting weight with MFP in July 2012 was 255, my current weight is 239, I'd like to get down to 180, then reevaluate. Although I thin 160 is too Small for me that is the recommended weight for my height.. Although since i hit 245, I have been struggling to lose weight. I just started losing again by eating a stricter diet and working out at the gym more often. I felt like i just needed to shake it up a little i was getting into too much of a routine.0
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I'm 5'8" too. Started at 282 and am 244 now. I think 1600 is an alright cal goal. Mine is 1900 but i don't always eat that much and don't eat back exercise cal since I'M a light exerciser. My goal is 140.0
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I am 5'8.5 and at my highest weighed 304. My lowest since starting using MFP was 292(when i was consistent with exercise and diet for 2 weeks)... 8 lbs in 2 weeks is pretty impressive if you ask me... I too have been messing up my own progress by eating healthy some days and eating like Porky the Pig the next... I am using everyone and everything that I can on MFP to remain focused and make better food and life choices.. I am now down to 300, CLEARLY I have a long way to go because my goal weight is 180. The only thing that I can recommend is keep in mind what you will look like at goal weight... ( I picture myself in my wedding dress of JIGGLE FREE on the beach)... It's been working for me for the past few days... Good Luck in your journey! :happy:0
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Hello! I'm 5'7 1/2. I currently weigh 165. The highest I ever weighed was 256 and a size 24. I now mostly wear 10's, some 8's. The lowest I weighed was 2 years I was 145. I loved that weight. I'd like to lose the 20 pounds but It's ok if I don't. The picture of me in the profile is at my current weight of 165 taken in August. I think I carry it well with my height.0
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Thanks for your comment. Congratulations on the weight loss. The 240s have been pain. Lol. When I get out of them I am not looking back.0
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Hey, I'm 5"8 and I started out at 275, now I'm 266. I've gotten down to 220 in the past and I was stuck there. I change up my workout and I still couln't get over the hump. I eventually started to do no carbs, that was the only way to get down to 200. Oh well!! I'm back at it again and working out at least 4 days a week. MFP will help me get back there...:)0
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Congratulations on your success. Thanks for sharing.0
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Thank you so much. Good luck in your journey as well. Yeah I have been eating better. Haven't went to a fast food place in over a week. Going to keep that up. Trying to stick as close to my calories as possible and exercise. I been feeling sluggish lately still. Idk what's going on with that.0
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Wow. You look great. You around my goal weight. Add me please. How long did it take? Did you do strength training as well?0
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We started off weighing the same. That's cool. Yeah I lost my 30 pounds before this website. I am trying to lose at least 80 more and keep it off. I never want to reach the 200s again. Good luck to you too. We got this.0
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Hi ladies -- I'm 5'9" and straddling the line between onederland and the terrible twos. Just am taking it one day at a time.0
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We'll am not 5'8 but half inch shorter.....
started out at 171, and almost been a22 days lost 2 lbs....I have had a day a week I do awful.....But like everyone says you don't gain weight overnight so don't expect to lose it over night....So hopefulloy this works..
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Hi,
So great to see several women that my height (5' 8") and at where my starting weight was. My start weight was 277. I'm so happy to see many of you with a goal weight of 170 to 180. When I started MFP my goal weight was 150 and while I'd love to see 150 my body is stuck at 164....seriously stuck here for the past 10 1/2 months. I've been thinking of settling in at 165 to 170 and being happy with it.
Anyone is welcome to send me a friend request if you'd like to buddy up on this journey.0 -
Hi,
5'8" here also. Started @ 217, presently @ 183lbs. Been on since March and it's been good. Things are slowing down a bit in the weight loss but I'm still losing (slowly) and that's ok. I'm not in a rush.
I eat 1200-1400 per day and (might) eat back a few exercise calories but not all. Depends on the day. I'm also not SO strict on the weekends, depending what's going on. I do remember that whatever I eat has to be worked off. That usually stops me from going crazy!
My aim is to go to the gym 3-4 times per week. I was good at first but then was working 7 days/week so the gym got down to 1-2 times/week. Am now back to a regular 5 day work schedule so trying to amp up the gym time.
My goal weight is 170 lbs ... but I'll adjust as needed once I get there
Best wishes with your weight goals! 0 -
Anyone can add me! i'm enthusiastic and looking for more support!
I just did the conversions (thank you internet!! I'm an Aussie). I'm about 5'6" and my starting weight was 187 lbs. It's now 182 lbs. I've only been on here just over a week. My goal is to reach 165 lbs. If i get there i will reassess and maybe go further. Help!!
I lost 2 kilos quite quickly, but i am really addressing my eating quite seriously and not finding it difficult. Just cut back on snacks, and the diary helped me realise how many carbs i was consuming, so trying to find more balance.
I don't exercise much. I plan to increase it if i stick with it. I mean AS i stick with it. But i know it makes me really hungry and I have blown things before, so just sticking with things like walking, and a little yoga and swimming.
My biggest problem is probably drinking. I do love a beer, i live in a very hot humid climate and it's kind of the norm to kick back with a beer or 3 of an evening and on the weekend. I need to exercise more i think, to get more calories i can use for this activity. hmmm, conundrum. I have cut back drinking but not sure how weekends are going to go.
Good luck everyone!!0 -
Thank you everyone who has commented on this forum.. I wish you all the best.. Feel free to add me.. My computer was messing up..It's fixed now!! Request me ladies! 0
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I am 6' tall, but I like to say I am 5' 12". I started this journey 5 years ago at 280 lbs. I lost 54 lbs in one year and kept it off for a whole year. Then I got pregnant with my daughter who is now 2 1/2 years old. It has taken me a couple of years to get going again but I started my MFP journey at 258 lbs and as of this morning I am at 206 lbs. I have not hit a plateau yet. I have managed to lose at least a pound a week. I just try to keep my eating healthy with a few treats thrown in there and I try to keep my work out routing mixed up so I dont get into a pattern. I do some type of work out at least five days a week for at least 30 minutes. Weekends depend on how much baseball and soccer my boys are playing as to what work outs I can fit in. My initial goal is to get to 180 lbs and I will re-evaluate after that. I am looking for friends for motiviation because I know these last pounds are going to be the hardest to get to my goal. I will do my best to provide motivation in return!0
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I am brand spankin new here and today was my first day re-starting working out. I am 5'9" and currently my weight is between 206-208 depending on the day. I have an 8 mo old and 10 yo and this time it has been much harder for me to get going. He was born with some problems so I have been in and out of the hospital with him and have many appt so that is why i really havent been able to fully commit to a workout schedule or routine, but i feel like i am ready to commit and make the time so i can be here for my kids later in life. I have a question..how do you make those cool weight tracker things i see on the bottom of posts?
feel free to add me...i need some friends and motivation to keep me going!!!!0 -
I have a question..how do you make those cool weight tracker things i see on the bottom of posts?
On the top of your screen if you click on apps then click on ticker, you can make of of your own :-)0 -
I'm 5'8" also and currently 221. I'm wanting to get into the 170's or 160's but definitely CAN'T WAIT to get out of the 200's. I want to be super active on MFP for the community and support, so if you want to give and get support, add me as a friend!0
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HELLO
I AM 5'7 AND STARTED AT 430 POUNDS
I'VE BEEN STUCK BETWEEN 195-200 FOR A WHILE NOW
ULTIMATE GOAL OF 185-1800 -
im only 5'7, so kind of close! if you go to my profile page there is a link to my progress as of june. i didnt start tracking my diet on MFP untill april, and ive only lost 12lbs since then, lol. but all the rest of it came off during the course of one year strictly due to exercise and no diet changes whatsoever. my ticker says 6lbs to go, but im happy where i am now, at 142-145lbs, my weigh fluctuates in and around there now. im in it more for the fitness aspect now
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Hey.This is my first forum. My name is Mechele. I have been here since July of this year ! So somewhat new! Lost weight and gained it back. I was 275 before I joined. I am now 245 while a member.My goal is 170pounds. 155 is my limit. I am tall- lol. And I have been stuck at my current weight for a long time. What weight was your plateau? What did you do to keep losing? What are your weight goals? Your progress? My calorie limit is 1600. Should it be more or less? Feedback is wanted. Thanks in advance.
I'm 5'8" and my current weight is 198.4. I was 227 at my highest and started here 5 weeks ago at 217.8. My calories are at 1200.... Sometimes I eat more just depends but I try and stay around that. I also drink between a gallon and two gallons of water a day. I work out anywhere from 2 to 4 times a week and for at least 90 min. I have lost 20 pounds in 5 weeks so something I am doing is right. My goal is 145 and I set my ticker to lose 20 pounds at a time for my goals. That way I kind of trick myself and not see 50 some odd lbs to go every time I look. Good luck and u can do this....
Also this twenty was really just walking mainly to lose it.0 -
HELLO
I AM 5'7 AND STARTED AT 430 POUNDS
I'VE BEEN STUCK BETWEEN 195-200 FOR A WHILE NOW
ULTIMATE GOAL OF 185-180
Wow...Can I just stop and say you are AWESOME!! You are definitely an inspiration all the way!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi i started out at nearly 400lb :noway:
am now around 195lb want to lose another 25/30 odd lbs
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I'm new here....I started on here some months ago but didnt stick to it....Sooooo, Monday I decided to weigh myself and almost died when...240 pounds was staring me in the face :sad: I'm 5'7 and 240 pounds ....Not a good look!!!!!! However, this time I decided to completely commit.....Let's See How it Goes
I'm excited to see 180 in a few months!!!!!! :bigsmile: 0 -
Hi ladies - first I want to say congrats to all of you who have lost weight and are reaching your goals!!!
I'm 5'9 (5'8 if I slump!!) and I started my weight loss journey at 235 about a month ago. Last week I went to the ob/gyn and weighed in at 220!!! I'm so proud of myself and excited to see that number go down even more. I'm currently on a 1200 calorie/day plan and I've been walking in the evenings with my husband occassionally. Starting this week I will be going to the gym with him to swim and while I don't look forward to the effort I do look forward to the results!
Feel free to add me if you need a buddy to talk with about weight loss and fitness. Also, if you have been diagnosed with PCOS definitely add me as I was just diagnosed and could use some buddies to talk to about that!!!0 -
Hello, This is my first time posting. I'm 5'8'' (my boyfriend says I'm only 5'7'', but the doctor agrees with me!). I started my journey at 264 lbs. This was my highest pregnancy weight and I never lost it. My daughter is now 20 months old. I first started walking every blue moon in May of this year. During that time I lost 7 lbs. But it wasn't until August that I decided to get serious. I started working out 5 days a week and counting calories. Im currently on a 1,800 calories/day plan. I was doing less for a while but I was too hungry and this helps prevent me from late night binges. I've lost 22 lbs altogether now. My goal is also 180. I know it will take some time (especially since I allow myself to eat things I'm craving on the weekends) and sometimes I find it hard to not eat the pizzas and cakes, and ice creams, but I am a long way (in my mind) from where I started. I trained and ran my first 5k in October and finished with a time of 36:50. I plan on running every 5k in my area until I reach my goal and maybe beyond. Who knows, maybe this time next year I'll be able to do a 10k!
Feel free to add me, I love to see other's success!0 -
I'm 5'8 1/2" tall. My highest weight was between 214 and 215. I lost between 25-30 lbs last year but relapsed over the winter. When visiting my doctor on July 20th I was right back up where I had started. I decided that afternoon to recommit. I am currently eating around 1200 calories per day and averaging between 5-7 lbs lost per month. I weighed in at 185.8 this morning, down 29 lbs from my starting weight. I excercise 6 days a week and eat healthy, I do not eat back my excercise calories most days. The amount of calories you should consume depends on you. How much are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals quicker and still stick with it. I have a large amount of will power/self control so it doesn't bother me to sacrifice the calories. The important thing it to stick with it and you will achieve results over time. My goal is to get down to 135-145 lbs depending on the amount of muscle that I build between now and then. That is where I am at my healthiest and feel my best. Good luck with your journey and feel free to add me.0
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