Tall Females?

FrauStorm

Hello, there! So I turn 19 in about a week and I am 5'10''.
I just started using this site again, and am open for new friends!
If you want a fitness buddy or just someone to chat with, feel free to add me! :glasses:

Also we can use this thread for discussion about being a tall female.
I was always the tallest kid in my classes up until 7th grade.
I also found it difficult to find a boyfriend taller than me, for a while... hmph

Cadence248

Honestly i think being tall would be great. I am 5'1.5. Switch me? Lol

leesehm

i'm 5'8 woo

Emma_Problema

6' 1/2'' whoooo! I always beat everyone else in the tall female competition! I love meeting other tall ladies! Let's complain about shoe size and short pants! lol.

But seriously, it can be a drag being so tall and dealing with weight. I'm a weird one in that I'm super tall but also super curvy. I can thank my nice mix of Dutch and German heritage for that one! It's hard to be comfortable as a size 12, which is what I am when I'm at a pretty normal weight. When I'm thinner, I'm a size 10 and when I'm a little chubby I'm a size 14. Go figure. But it sucks to be at a normal weight and still have to deal with plus sizes! I know I would have to be on my death bed to fit into a size 4. It can really take it's toll on self esteem.

Stacyplus5

I agree,Im 5 ft 10 right now I'm at a very unhappy 161lbs. I hate being considered plus size. I wear a 12 most of the time. When my husband and I started dating I was 135lbs and thought I was FAT then, now Im like wow. Ive given birth to 5 beautiful boys since.

larkei

Im 6'1 and 232.. started at 285.. use to be 128.... would kill to be that size again!

Mads1997

5'10 was 54kg, got up to 108kg now at 94 kg. Aiming for 75kg

tghts and leggings, I hate the one size fits most.....yeah if you want ankle freezers.

1917Ashley

Same here! 5'10 and 21 years old. Sometimes I do wish I was shorter. And I too was the tallest one in my classes through elementary and jr. high! It kinda stinks being the same height as your fiancee--luckily he doesn't mind!

sarahg148

5'11'' and at about 174 right now. Was at about 165 this past spring...looking to get to ten pounds BELOW that...to about 155...but toned and fit. Right now I'm about a size 10. At 155 I'd be about a tight 6 or loose 8. I'd be happy at ANY weight if I could just firm up the jiggle and fit into my clothes. :bigsmile:

HermioneDanger118

I'm 5'10 and will be 28 next week - happy birthday, fellow Scorpio! Feel free to add me.

sarahg148

Oh...forgot to add that my ex bf is 5'8''. The guy I'm currently drooling over is 6'6'' and gorgeous and NICE. I can even wear my highest shoes and STILL be shorter...awesome.

And my birthday is on Halloween! Lot's of hot and tall Scorpios around here.

Stacyplus5

My hubby is 6 ft 2 so when I wear heels Im as tall as he is and he does not like it. But I told him he knew I was tall when he met me it wasnt like I could hide it. But weve been together 14 yrs so I think he got over it.

126siany

I'm not THAT tall at 5'7", but hit this height at 12. I also have the same inseam as my 5'10" sister, so buying pants is always an adventure.

As I tend to wear flats a lot of the time, I forget how tall I am. When I'm in flats and all the short or average height women are in heels, we're not that far off in height. And then I slip on a pair of heels and feel as though I'm on stilts! LOL I notice it at the gym as well, where everyone is in flat shoes.

It would also be nice to not tower over most men in even a modest heel.

Emma_Problema

Whoa! 128! That's crazy talk! Maybe it's different shapes and sizes, but I think getting down to 140 would be my absolute minimum. I've been hovering around 190 for a while. Currently about 195. Which seems like a lot, but outside of frustration with clothes and sometimes feeling a little chubby, I've never felt super fat. It's interesting seeing what's a good weight for different people. I've never really been able to talk about it because I don't have too many girlfriends who are my height. I'm aiming for 160 but I don't even know if that's possible. Wide hips and DD's. I had some nice hip bones popping out when I was 14 and 170 so I don't know how 10 lbs lighter and 8 years older would look.

labyrinthrunner

I'm 5'11'' and 212 lbs. Oy vey. Sometimes being tall is nice. For instance, I carry my weight very well. On the other hand, I do usually have hi-water pants. (All my height is leg.)

Emma_Problema

Oh...forgot to add that my ex bf is 5'8''. The guy I'm currently drooling over is 6'6'' and gorgeous and NICE. I can even wear my highest shoes and STILL be shorter...awesome.

And my birthday is on Halloween! Lot's of hot and tall Scorpios around here.

Nice! I love a tall man! Most of my ex's have been around 5'9" and I don't really care if I date someone who's shorter than me. I've been out with a lot of tall men who are complete *kitten* and met some short dudes (5'6' - 5'7") who have been really sweet and fun to date.

It can be a pain though. Sometimes people don't believe me, but when I've dated a man much shorter than me, I swear it's like being part of an interracial couple in the south! It sounds really extreme, but I have actually gotten glares! People don't like things that are different and things that they can't understand.

13inchestogo

I am 5'9, it's always nice to have friends on here that are similar in height and aiming for reasonable weights to keep my head out of the clouds! I have short friends (in real life lol) and it is easy to get caught up in wanting to be their size and wanting to fit the size zeros they wear and all that jazz. I love my friends!!! Don't get me wrong. But when it comes to surrounding yourself with others with a common goal I find I relate more with the taller girls! I have always had a large frame, (and I don't mean that as code for 'I'm fat') I have wide hip bones and wide shoulders, while I was able to reach 118 I looked very very very very creepy. Just creepy and sick.

So yeah my healthy new goals involve a low body fat percent and aiming for 133 pounds but honestly if I get 20 percent body fat I could care less if I am 150. I just wanna be solid!!!

Stacyplus5

I once dated a guy who came to my nonexistent boobs and when we were out people would laugh at us. My mom couldnt stay in the same room as us because his feet didnt touch the ground when he sat on our couch.

jkmiller82

Im 6'1 and 232.. started at 285.. use to be 128.... would kill to be that size again!

I'm right there with you girl. 6'1 and currently 210, down from 232. I was about 125 in high school, but I never want to be that skinny again. I was just skin and bone, but I couldn't help it. I ate whatever I wanted and just played sports and stuff. Oh how the times have changed, haha. I've got about 55 more pounds to go till my goal.

If anyone needs a friend, just add me! I could use the motivation!

auntdeedee87

'Five ten here, too.

jkmiller82

I'm 5'10 and will be 28 next week - happy birthday, fellow Scorpio! Feel free to add me.

When's your birthday? I'm turning 30 on November 3rd! Scorpios unite!

HermioneDanger118

Oh...forgot to add that my ex bf is 5'8''. The guy I'm currently drooling over is 6'6'' and gorgeous and NICE. I can even wear my highest shoes and STILL be shorter...awesome.

And my birthday is on Halloween! Lot's of hot and tall Scorpios around here.

I dated a guy who was 6'4 and it was amazing. Well, as far as the height goes - I also learned from that relationship that I don't need to be dating someone who I could get all my social work clinical hours with. I ended up providing a LOT of free therapy, lol :grumble:

HermioneDanger118

I'm 5'11'' and 212 lbs. Oy vey. Sometimes being tall is nice. For instance, I carry my weight very well.

Same - I'm 217 and probably don't look like it. On the other hand, I have to have a dramatic weight loss for it to be noticeable and go down in pant sizes. That was nice when putting the weight on but is a pain when it comes to shedding it!

HermioneDanger118

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When's your birthday? I'm turning 30 on November 3rd! Scorpios unite!
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28 on November 8

kristen6022

5'11. 147 lbs after a year of weight loss dedication - trying to maintain now. In Jan 2011 I was 190 and pushing a size 16. I'm now a comfortable 4/6 for the first time in my life and I feel great. It's a long road, but it's so worth it!

iamheretowin

Hi..I am 5'9. When I was a kid I HATED being tall. but now I love it. I wish I had of got that attitude when I was 12. I am sure it would have saved me a ton of grief.

i do hate trying to buy tights though. The croch always hangs down unless I get a X size. and then they are falling down in the waist. Annoying.

missprincessgina

I love being tall. And after struggling with not being a size 2 like all my short(er) girlfriends, I've finally learned to love the way I look. Not in a vain way but in a self confident way. I love putting on a pair of great heels and making an entrance!!!!

diadojikohei

Never really thought of myself as tall but I'm 5 foot 9 and a tiny bit! I think one thing is the weight creeps up on you! Mine crept up my legs and currently sits on my bum and hips! Chest still a bit of a non event, and I'd kill for a clevedge!

Currently 157 looking to drop 14 more pounds, was 168 at my heaviest and couldn't bend over to fasten my shoes, and looked 6 months pregnant. We all carry it differently don't we!
Good luck!

mell6355

5'11. 147 lbs after a year of weight loss dedication - trying to maintain now. In Jan 2011 I was 190 and pushing a size 16. I'm now a comfortable 4/6 for the first time in my life and I feel great. It's a long road, but it's so worth it!

So interesting... everyones bodies are so different! I am 5'11" If I was 190 I would be a slim 14, I started at 236 and was an 18, down to 217 and have plenty of room in my 16's. I am trying to get to 175 should be size 12, people will probably think I am sick if I get any smaller than that! I don't think I was ever a size 4/6, even at 145 in highschool I was an 8/10.

Love this thread and that there are lovely leggy ladies out there! Add me if you are looking for a motivated MFP friend.

kristen6022

5'11. 147 lbs after a year of weight loss dedication - trying to maintain now. In Jan 2011 I was 190 and pushing a size 16. I'm now a comfortable 4/6 for the first time in my life and I feel great. It's a long road, but it's so worth it!

So interesting... everyones bodies are so different! I am 5'11" If I was 190 I would be a slim 14, I started at 236 and was an 18, down to 217 and have plenty of room in my 16's. I am trying to get to 175 should be size 12, people will probably think I am sick if I get any smaller than that! I don't think I was ever a size 4/6, even at 145 in highschool I was an 8/10.

Love this thread and that there are lovely leggy ladies out there! Add me if you are looking for a motivated MFP friend.

Honestly, I never thought I'd get down to this and I thought I'd look sick, but when I got to 157 (which was my goal), I still felt thick. I still needed to lose more - 10 pounds later I felt much better.

I believe sizing has changed from 10 years ago - but I was always around 155 even in high school and never wore lower than a 10 until this year. During my journey when I got to a 10 I was so happy, but I was 165 when I was in a 10 this time. I figured I might get to an 8, but as of now all my dress pants are 6's and all my jeans are 4's and all my tops/sweaters are S. Which typically is an issue since I swear they make smaller clothes shorter in the body and arms...

serbearr92

5'8.5. All my closest friends are about 5'4 as well, so I'm the giant, in both ways! :P Also, I'm turning 20 in just under a week, hooray for birthdays! Will add you