5'8-5'11 women before/after pics?

hennaj22

I was going to post some pics but they turned out ginormous and cut off

S3r3knitty

What is actually a good weight for us? I'm 5'8 with a medium to large, semi athletic build body. I've always had 165ish as a goal and the other day googled "ideal weight" for my height and found numbers that were much, much lower. I know everyone's different, but what is a healthy range I should be shooting for?

Very different. I'm 5'9 and weigh 139lbs. I guess I could still loose 2-3lbs but I feel comfortable at the weight I am right now. I only started lifting 2 months ago so I don't have a lot of muscle yet.

A colleague is is 5'10 but feels comfortable at 148 -149lbs. Although we only have ~1 inch height difference her ideal weight is almost 10lbs higher than mine because her frame is large

ifychudy

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luzdelua

Awesome job, everyone!

I'm 5'8.5

SW: 185 (though my heaviest was about 190)

CW: 173

GW: 155

Thank you all for the inspiration

cowgirlqueen

hello I'm 5'7.5 barefoot but with shoes on 5'9 does that count? here's my before and after this is a 30 day before and after. and only a 5 pound difference. first photo I was 188 second photo 183. I still have a ways to go but this is my current progress. I have a large frame so my weight is evenly placed all over my body. people always guess my weight wrong, but I know what the scale says.

bariatricbadass

Great work everyone! It's awesome to see tall ladies Before and Afters. I can only seem to find short chicks everyone online. You go, girls!

mebepiglet123

bump to check out later not 5ft 9 but big boned

chimebird

I've always wanted to see a thread like this! This is my first time posting a B&A.

I'm still very much in the process of getting my body and fitness level to where I want it to be, but I've come a long way. I started at around 220 lbs at the end of 2010. Today I weigh around 170.

These days I'm not so worked up about the number on the scale, instead I'm more interested in building strength, flexibility, and endurance. I've weighed about 12 lbs less than this, but I was miserable. Turning that around was pretty eye-opening. I'd definitely like to lose some more fat but I don't care how long it takes as long as I'm eating and exercising in a way that makes me feel good and happy!

in 2010: 215-225. naturally, I was avoiding the scale, and the camera.


in 2013-2014: 163-170. my life is considerably more awesome.

FromHereOnOut

bump to follow (5'8.5")


All fantastic! Way to go!

S3r3knitty

hello I'm 5'7.5 barefoot but with shoes on 5'9 does that count? here's my before and after this is a 30 day before and after. and only a 5 pound difference. first photo I was 188 second photo 183. I still have a ways to go but this is my current progress. I have a large frame so my weight is evenly placed all over my body. people always guess my weight wrong, but I know what the scale says.

Wow only 5lbs difference? Looks far more! Are you weightlifting

40DayFit

bump for insp

xWendyJonesx

Wow, that is an amazing difference in 30 days and only 5 lbs lost, please share with us what you are doing, you look great.

I hope you don't mind, I'm sending you a friend request.

kateauch

5'11". Almost 25 lbs down from 11 months ago. In progress.

justdoit1106

Great, motivational pics!
5'9 and lurking!
Started off at 208lb. Lost 12lbs since the end of Jan, but can't wait until I get another 28 lb off!

JulieE1002

Height: 6'0"
SW: 210
CW: 178
GW: 160 (?)

Beginning pics taken in August, 2013, with current pics taken yesterday. I began my lifestyle change on January 1, 2014.

rompydompy

Im still in the "before" category, at 5' 9" and currently 225 (starting weight 238). But, I can't wait to have that big "AFTER" moment! You all look terrific and so happy, it's so inspiring!!! WTG!

vrice3

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ClintSeeber

UpEarly wrote: »

Jen... you've already seen my before/after shot, but I'll share it again for others participating in this thread.

I'm just a hair under 5'9" and currently weigh 136 lbs. I suppose I have a mixed frame - my shoulders, pelvis and ribcage are all spacious and would lead you to believe that I have a large frame. But my ankles, elbows and wrists are all quite delicate/tiny and fit within the measurements of a small frame. So, who knows...

In the 'after' photo below, I weighed about nine more pounds than I do now.

Very tall and slim.

ClintSeeber

cm1458 wrote: »

You can do this!
I'm 5'9
Start weight: 263
165lbs right now.
Start size: 24
Current size: 8.
Looking to lose about 10min - 20max more pounds





263

165

Yes, you are definitely one of the tall ones who has done well.

ClintSeeber

TashiaMH wrote: »

I will lurk about as well. 5'10 here. Did you know that only 5% of the female u.s. population is 5 ft 8 inches or taller.

Yes, I did know that. You are exactly right. 5'8" is tall as heck for a woman. Did you know that about half of the male population is under 5'8"?

ClintSeeber

tonightokayalright wrote: »

I'm 5'9"
I have some other before/after photos on my profile, if you want to check out the tummy progress

First photo: 215-220 lbs or so, from four years ago


Second photo: 154 lbs, a couple weeks ago

What an amazing transformation!

ClintSeeber

nlewis22 wrote: »

Lurking at 5'9". I will post pics as soon as I hit 40 lbs lost. and will continue!

A huge difference! You actually look as tall as you really are now.

ClintSeeber

BrittTee wrote: »

I'm 5'8" with a curvy figure-- looking forward to going through the comments in this post and getting motivated by the other "tall women" out there! Thanks for helping me along my journey!

I think that's what it's all about.

ClintSeeber

TinkerbellsDeception wrote: »

I'm 5' 9.5" and currently 129. Highest weight (while pregnant) was 157, and I have a borderline large frame. I'm currently working on building strength and getting back the muscle definition I had before getting pregnant (baby was born 3 months ago).

You look fantastic for such a tall lass!

ClintSeeber

onefitchick75 wrote: »

5'11"
Starting Weight - Somewhere around 200lbs
Current Weight - 145

It took me about 6 months to lose the weight. I added weight lifting about 5 months into my journey. Feeling better than I EVER have in my life!

This is me somewhere around 200...


And this is me now!

Looking awesome, your highness!

ClintSeeber

LeashaLeash wrote: »

I'm 5'8" and have fairly large shoulders (have a hard time getting coats that fit me here) and huge ankles/feet (US size 11, UK 9 for shoes and my ankles are bigger then my boyfriends!). I always considered myself to be large framed before because of my shoe size, but I'm not sure what a proper measurement would be. My starting weight was 195lb and my current weight is 140lb.

You look quite slim at 140. A big difference there is between 140 on a 5'8" naturally big woman and an average 5'3" or 5'4" woman.

ParamoreAddict

In for hot, tall chicks. Y'all look amazing! Keep it up!

Redheadllena

Posted some pics on this discussion board (post initial weight loss, and then more that are from after I started lifting heavy) I am 5'9" http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1301973/5-foot-9-ladies

RockClimber69

Redheadllena wrote: »

Posted some pics on this discussion board (post initial weight loss, and then more that are from after I started lifting heavy) I am 5'9" http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1301973/5-foot-9-ladies

Absolutely stunning! Let's hear it for heavy lifting!

DianaLovesCoffee

Just starting so not posting a pic yet.
Age 47
Height 5'10"
SW 236
CW 229 (4 days)
GW 175 (we will see when I get there)

My husband and I are eating 5-6 small meals every 3 hours. Lots of water. Walk 45 minutes per day. Clean eating (protein, slow carbs (potato/rice/oatmeal), veggies, fruit, no added salt or oil, no dairy). I'm about 1200 calories/day on MFP.