5'2" Ladies who have gone from 140-115lbs

DorisR184

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jstout365

I'm 5'2" started at 153 this time around and I'm bouncing around 126 right now. I started with cardio and some strength training, but slowly moved into more strength training over time. I didn't focus on diet until I was 10 lbs down, but once I did I dropped the next 16 lbs faster. I've been at it since the end of May so about 8 months now. I am focusing on lifting 6x/week with short (20 min) cardio 2-3 times a week. I've been able to go from a size 12 to a 4 and have lost 8 inches from my midsection. I'm at about 22% BF and would like to get that down to 18-20%. Oh and I tried 1200 calories and felt like crap so I lost most of my weight at 1500 calories and a 500 calorie a day deficit (I have a BodyMedia Fit armband). I increased the intensity of my workouts in January and have been eating closer to 1800-1900 calories with a 250 cal deficit. I'm in no rush and if I can lose the fat without reducing my lean mass that would be perfect for me.

Hannah_W90

Hey guys. So I'm 22 and 5 ft 3. I'm losing it really slow, taking it easy. I started in June last year at 142lbs and am now 128lbs. My goal is 120lbs. I've been eating between 1200 - 1400 calories a day, and I exercise 30 mins for 2 or 3 days a week because I'm too busy to fit much in.
I eat what I want as long as its within my calorie limit for example I eat a chocolate bar every day.
For me its been about low fat rather than low calories. I chose low fat everything - low fat meats, chocolate, crisps etc. I don't eat any bread, pasta or rice but I eat lots of potato. Its been really easy for me, if you've got time and you don't have a goal date when you want to lose the weight by then I recommend my method. EVERYTHING IN MODERATION. I don't think you should deny yourself the things you want, if you have the will power then it's great to be able to have what you want in small amounts.
I've still got a way to go, I've lost about half a pound a week average, which means I have another 4 months to my goal weight, but that's fine by me as long as I get there!
:happy:

keem88

a little taller and started at a lower weight with a lower goal weight, but this is what i am doing.
i am 5'4". started at 127ish. i joined mfp last march but was starting to watch what i eat around a year ago in january 2012 (i had never been as high as 127 and felt gross so had to change).
now that is has been about a year, i am down to 102 lbs, about 25 lbs in a year. the biggest thing that has worked for me is being honest about what i eat, and switching up my exercise so my body doesn't get used to it. if i had a binge day or drank 1000 calories in alcohol, then i log it not matter what to the best i can. just running the same amount or doing the same walks after a while i stopped losing, so i started doing crunches pushups squats and then some strength training with dumbbells and started losing again.
hope this helps, and good luck to you with your loss.
also, not sure what mfp has for you for intake, prolly at like 1200 but it may help to calculate your tdee, subtract 15%-20% from that and that may help you lose a little better. sometimes our bodies need more to lose, some people 1200 works others it doesn't just do what your body feels is best. don't deprive yourself of food you love and don't leave yourself starving. you can still lose weight and eat pizza, pasta, chocolate etc. just depends how you fit it in your day.

RoseDarrett

After my second I weighed more than 140.I got down to 119.Which I was happy with.I'm 5'2,medium build and working to get back there again.
I did cardio 3 days a week and strength training 4 days a week.I ate clean too.
After my third,the weight doesn't seem to want to shift as easily.So I'm just working hard.

I'm happy to see what other women are doing and what's worked for them

keem88

That's me.

I'm 5'1 and went from 141 to 110.

The single item that made the BIGGEST difference for me was buying a food scale. Turns out, I am absolutely terrible at estimating portions. I got stuck at 130 for a long time, and the food scale helped me tremendously.

I did a ton of walking + the 30 day shred at first. I switched to a pilates/ballet type workout + walking for the last 15 pounds, and now I'm lifting to drop my body fat percentage.

Consistency, and being honest with yourself about calories is the best and only way to go.

EDIT: running every day is a big no-no for new runners. It should really only be a couple days a week when you're starting out.

I second the food scale! Buying a digital food scale was a great idea! Mine can count in grams or ounces, which is how most foods are weighed.

yes i third the food scale, i forgot to add that into my post. i got one a few months ago and i wasn't too bad at measuring but it helps so much more! now i know what 2 oz of pasta is supposed to look like haha. but yea that helps a lot too. i use it many times a day, most things i eat i measure first. also helps with recipes so i can cook with the right amount and not have too much or too little at the end.

jd7887

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Crazy4Healthy

I'm 5'3" and went from 154 to 113, took about 10 months (nice and slow). I found weight training made all the difference in the world for me. I also started running, but really noticed the changes when I started lifting. I ate around 1,300 on non-workout days and 1,500-1,600 on workout days. At maintenance I'm now eating about 1,600 on non and closer to 1,700-1,900 on workout days. Being short stinks, but you do what ya gotta do. Slow and steady is the way to go, much easier to make it a lifestyle change. I started out at about a 500 calorie a day deficit and when I got down to the last 15 I decreased to about 250 a day. I'm now trying to slowly increase to build some additional muscle.

Eat more protein to maintain your muscle, muscle burns more throughout the day and it's important to maintain as much as you can while eating at a deficit. I highly recommend changing your macros to 30% protein (MFP keeps it way too low).

jsuaccounting

I went from 145 to 135 and it made a big difference to my looks last spring. However, I also worked to gained some muscle. This year I am going to try for under 130 (pretty close already). Small changes I know but when you are petite it makes a difference. Now that I am 40 I gave up on getting under 120 again:)

I do well with lower carb and avoiding processed foods. I believe if you can gain even a little muscle it really makes a dramatic difference in combination with loosing a few pounds of fat.

Good luck - I wish you success!

Viva_Karina

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apvalletta

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muhl85

a little taller and started at a lower weight with a lower goal weight, but this is what i am doing.
i am 5'4". started at 127ish. i joined mfp last march but was starting to watch what i eat around a year ago in january 2012 (i had never been as high as 127 and felt gross so had to change).
now that is has been about a year, i am down to 102 lbs, about 25 lbs in a year. the biggest thing that has worked for me is being honest about what i eat, and switching up my exercise so my body doesn't get used to it. if i had a binge day or drank 1000 calories in alcohol, then i log it not matter what to the best i can. just running the same amount or doing the same walks after a while i stopped losing, so i started doing crunches pushups squats and then some strength training with dumbbells and started losing again.

Pretty much this. I am 5'2" and got up to 137.5 a few years back due to a combination of mindless snacking, attempts at crash diets followed by bingeing, and not being honest about the damage an indulgent night at the bar could do. Keeping an accurate log of my intake helped tremendously and kept me on task. It also helped me to lay out a full day's worth of meals instead of trying to eat a tiny breakfast and lunch and feeling deprived and wanting to chew my arm off by dinner (and then raiding the cupboards later!). I got down to 118.5 in about 6 months, and am now back on with a goal of 106-108.

GCLyds

I am not there yet but I lost 15 lbs by working out everyday, and netting 1200-1300 cal per day.

taylorwaylor

I'm 5'2" and 3/4... I started at 136 pounds and am now about 129... When i first tried losing weight i would run every single day, and eat about 1,200 which was undereating... I got down to about 119 and then i got really depressed and tired all the time so i started eating more and being healthy (which i thought i already was, but nope) So that is just an example of what not to do

I gained all my weight back and discovered strength training... I upped my calories, and i never feel deprived, PLUS im losing weight! I love it! And with strength training your weight doesnt matter as much because you could weigh the same, but when you have more muscle youll have less fat! When i got down to 119 before i still thought i was fat.... well i was, "skinny fat". But strength training gives that "toned" look that women are after....

So find a weight lifting program!
-strength train 2-3x per week
-you can still do cardio on off days(preferably HIIT)
-And have at least 1-2 rest days!
-i think that you should eat about 1,300 - 1,500 calories per day... less wont help you!

If you want to see what strength training can do to women, look up "weight lifting results" and stuff like that for women... Its inspiring!

FitForLife81

I am 5'3" and went from 138 to 110 and honestly it was eating more that did it. At 1200 I was stuck and lost NOTHING!!! Once I went to 1600+ the weight fell off..........


Other important things I did was buy a HRM and use a food scale

ZambiNan

I'm 5' even, start in March 2012 at 150 and have been maintaining around 120 since August of 2012. I ate 1200 calories + exercise for the first 4 months, did the 30 DS and a lot of running (3-4 times per week). I bumped up to 1400, then 1500, then 1600 calories, always eating exercise calories back. Now I'm maintaining eating around 1750 plus exercise calories each day, and running an average of 5 days a week, plus yoga a few times a week.

I was amazed at how quickly I lost the weight, but now I'm mostly amazed that I ever subsisted on 1200 calories a day. I like food WAY too much for that to be sustainable in the long-term.

smallmuscleathelete

It's exciting to see so many people having the same goal as me!!!
I'm 5'25 to be exact
SW (Jan 10): 148 lbs
CW (Feb 5): 139.8 lbs
GW: 118 lbs

For the last 3.5 weeks, I tried to eat 1200 kcal and be more active. To be very honest, I had not exercised much, but I cut soda and coffee, back to drinking water and tea (which I like anyway!); eating more fruits and vegetables, cutting processed food consumption, having smaller portion and making better food choice. I felt much better after losing 8 lbs and will try to exercise more. Right now, I have 4 mini goals, get under:
135 lbs, 130 lbs, 125 lbs and 120 lbs

jrich6

I'm 5'1" started at 142. Currently 136 and looking to get to 110. I've gotten down to 116 using this site, and am ready to do it again..... and always looking for new friends.

awake4777

I am convinced that the older you are the harder it is to drop lbs. My goal is to be a true petite (size 6-8). Don't really care what I weight, but currently at 167 lbs, and figure another 40-50 lbs should do it. I'm thinking I'm not going to get under 120. Face is already falling. Just added rowing machine to my work out of cardio and strenth training. I do 2 hours 4 times per week, and 2 days of cardio. No workout on Sundays.

mrfrodogetdown

This is me exactly. 5'2, 140, want to be 115. I'd be happy with 120, but 115 is my end goal.

Lovestoscrapbook

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86girl

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kflong

I'm 5'2" and currently 140lbs. Looking to get to 120. Started at 153, went to 130 (for a second!) and now at 140. Running and strength training is what was successful for me. I just need to do it again. Consistency is key (exercise, eating, being honest with yourself) I was eating really well and eliminated a lot of sugar, bad fats and starches.

My goal was 120 which was the weight I was when I got married but found at 130lbs on the scale (but lifting) I was fitting into clothes that I wore on my honeymoon (size 6).

Weight loss is a very personal thing and you need to play around with what others do until you find the perfect fit for you.

good luck

michmich68

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PINKinquisition1908

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emily356

I am 5'1 and my starting weight 8/1/09 was 143lbs. My goal weight was 118lbs and I reached it in 12 weeks. Cardio 7 days a week, weight training 4 days a week and a 1,000 calorie deficit per day!

1000 calories from your TDEE?

lizburch1021

I jut bought a fibit. With the fitbit I finally have started to lose weight! Yay! I love love love my fitbit. Will countiue to use even after I reach my goal weight.

vampiremeus

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peachezncreme

bump. this post may be useful to me in the future. I'm 5'3, but I'm 172 lbs, so I have a lot of work to do yet.

BluthLover

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