Hey Shorties 5'1-5'3

13suzie

Just wondering what us petite ladies have found to work for us-

Please list the stats that you feel comfortable sharing:

age, height,
weight, goal weight
calorie intake
exercise minutes/ type
do you eat back exercise calories

41, 5'2"
current weight = 116, goal weight is 113
calories 1200
6 days of 6 mi running (60 min cardio) + 7 days 30DayShred (20 min strength/cardio combo)
totally stuck at this weight. can't seem to break 115 yet I definitely have soft stuff to lose.
Can't up calories -- tried that and gained.
Low to no sugar works great for losing BUT with my exercise, I get too ravenous when I give up carbs.
High protein low carb seems promising, but again, I am kinda stuck...

would love some tips for breaking plateau.

wlsuser9

I am 20 years old and 5'2"
I weight 132 lbs and my goal is 118lbs
My calorie goal is 1200
I run at least 5 miles 6 days a week and cross train only the first day of the week for 30 minutes or more.
I eat extra calories I get from working out.

I am eating less than 100g of carbs a day.

jennfranklin

5'1"
39
Calories between 1300-1400
Yes I eat most of my exercise calories back. Depends on the exercise I do! I definitely eat them back if I lift, plus more in the way of protein, don't want to lose the muscle that I have worked so hard to gain.
I lift three days a week, and do cardio three days, and have one day of rest. This is usually, not always! But I do lift no matter what.

hdlb

28, 5'3
SW: 157
CW: 133
GW: 133

I've been maintaining at this weight for 4 months or so. I don't care if it goes up or down a few lbs, as long as my pants fit lol.

I aim for 1500, some days I'm above, some days I'm below.

2 days a week I do weight training with a trainer, 3 days a week I do cardio (running) and I have 3 kids that I chase all day. Some mornings I do yogo, some afternoons I do some weight stuff at home by myself. Just depends on the day, and I do not log exercise, so I don't use those calories to eat more. If I"m hungry I eat, if I'm not, I don't.

And I eat Paleo. Though I like to think of it as "eating things that won't make me sick"....I am gluten/dairy/rice/corn/oats/treenut/ peanut free for medical reasons, and my son is allergic to soy, so I don't cook with that either, and my oldest reacts horribly to food dyes etc, so we don't eat processed foods. Paleo fits perfectly with those limitations.

chooselove

Those of you eating 1200, did you calculate your BMR? Just curious why you decided on that number and if youre fat loss vs muscle loss.

my BMR is 1338 and I always eat below my BMR in cals (primarily protein) for fat loss.

lovemylightning

Age: 36
Height: 5'3"
SW: 140
CW: 136
GW: 120
Daily Calorie Goal: 1375

Exercise: 3-4x a week - At the gym: 20 mins on treadmill or elliptical; 60-90 mins strength/weight training with machines and free weights. Occasional 20-40 min stationary bike ride. Once per week I usually do a Balance Ball or Dance video at home.

I usually eat back about half of my exercise calories. I try to never go under my 1375 net goal. I started with a goal of 1200 per day, and not eating back the exercise cals, and I lost nothing. So this has been working better for me.

I try to keep my protein levels up and my carbs lower. About 10 years ago I weighed 165 and lost 50 pounds doing the Atkins diet (and little to no exercise), but I am aiming for a more balanced diet these days.

HMVOL7409

Please list the stats that you feel comfortable sharing:

33yo (In 2wks!) 5'2
SW-130 Reached GW in 6 mths 113.
Took my BF% from 22% to 14% with professional testing.
Maintain w/my tdee of 2000-2200 cals
Lift heavy 3 days and run 3 days
I did eat back my exercise cals when I wasn't going by TDEE. Never below my BMR; you are setting yourself up for failure there.

My macros are 45c/25p/30f. Always aim for at least 1g protein per lb of bw daily.

Ask yourself to those eating so low; how long have you been doing this? Do you binge? Do you have fluctuations or plateaus? If so you are eating too low!

UNISON2UNISON

142 lbs
5'2"
163 now
130-140 goal
900-1000 calories a day
I try to do at least 30 minutes of something each day, weather it is walking, elliptical, Gold's Gym cardio workout (boxing) on the Wii, the 8 minute AB DVD is Great!, I try to change it up every day so I don't get bored with it. I walk everyday at work on my breaks.
I can never drink enough water, but I have gone from 0 to 3 to 5 glasses of water now. The best part is I already feel better. Exercise relieves stress and helps with depression too.

didifournierblais

Hello,

I'm 46, 5'3''
started at 214, current weight 197, goal weight 120
calorie intake 1200
not training regularly right now (ski season) but will begin as soon as ski season's done
eat back exercise calories when I'm hungry for it

For now, I only monitor calories I eat and I eat whatever I want to. I just control the portion I take, for now... But I'm planning to learn what are BMR and TDEE and calculate them and adjust my calories intake accordingly.

Friend me if youd like :happy:

Cobwellac

42, 5'1"
92-95, 92-95
1500-2100
Weights 3-4 times per week, usually 1 hour; 45 minutes on elliptical 2 times per week, walk about 5 miles daily just as part of routine.
Usually eat back exercise calories (hence the 2100 calorie days).

I forgot to add that I don't restrict any foods and have junk food regularly. Also, when I was in weight loss mode (I'm in maintenance now), I ate well under 1000 calories a day and never ate workout calories back.

correr82

Thanks for posting everyone! It is so interesting to see what's working for people. Keep it coming!!

broox80

Age 33
H 5'1
Sw 268 (right after the birth of my 2nd child 5 mo ago)
Cw 236
Gw 170
Eat 1600 plus some exercise cals.
I am just getting in to regular exercise again.
I did the 1200 cals last year and hardly lost anything!! So this time I am doing the eat more lose more and it seems to be working.

Spindigo1

27, 5'1,

SW: 145+
CW:137
GW: right now it's 130 because that's the weight I remember feeling skinny, happy, and healthy at. But I might go for 125 once I get there.

My Goal is 1600 calories in a day. I might be over or under a couple hundred on any given day. I don't eat back my calories as they are already factored in.

I exercise 3-6 days a week and do a combination of cardio (running, eliptical, or stairmaster) and weights. I'm trying to increase the amount that I lift as I think I fell in to the "girls get bulky" misconception.


Also please include if you only monitered calories or if you also have a specific eating lifestyle such as vegetarian, paleo, well-balanced whole foods, no sugar etc.

fantasticelastic

Age: 39 (40 this year..eeek)
SW: 140
CW: 127
GW: 119

Gosh, some of ye women are tiny !!! Iv usually been around 133 for last few years when Iv also had four kids.
I do yoga daily, walk etc
Iv cut down my carbs the last 4 weeks and the last stone fell off me..feel much better, belly flat for the first time in years and no muffin top in my size 10 jeans...miracles do happen !!!!!

Well done to all

xFamousLastWordsx

Age: 21
Height: 5'3"
Weight: currently 124, but I started at 140
Goal weight: I want to get back down to around 115
Calorie intake: I usually net 1300-1400
I've been doing the 30 day shred 5 times a week which is circuit training and I also do some form of cardio everyday.
I eat back most of my exercise calories.
I don't have any food restrictions, I eat what I feel like as long as I don't go over my calories .

acciomuscles

age, height: 24, 5'1

weight, goal weight: 132lbs now, would like to be between 110-120 (I was happy at 118 last summer but wouldn't mind being even trimmer)

calorie intake: 1,200-1,600 (I calorie cycle)

exercise minutes/ type: 30-60 mins 5 days/week. I run 3x/week and strength train 2x/week.

do you eat back exercise calories: I set my calories to match my TDEE and I don't add my exercise calories to MFP. I just try to meet my TDEE minus 20%.

Feel free to add me I'm vegan and eat clean.

hecham

Age: 26
5'3
CW: 135
GW: ? I'm happy now but felt the best at about 125-128. Been as low at 116, but that was horrible.
Exercise: I run 3-4 days a week, Pump Class 1x per week and other group fitness classes 1-2x per week. I also walk frequently
I eat between 1800-2100 calories a day to maintain. I eat clean 90% of the time. I focus on plant-based foods, lean meats, and whole grains.

veggieluver2

Age: 49
SW: 115
CW: 110
GW: 103-105

Calorie Net: 1600-1700 (after exercise)
Exercise: 20-30 minutes of cardio at least 5 days per week. I also lift weights a few days a week, and I lift heavy for me. I would like to start yoga one day a week.

I enjoy many foods and don't restrict much. I don't eat much red meat. If I do, it's ground buffalo. I also enjoy my wine and figure it into my daily calories.

angieleighbyrd

age 29
height 5'2''
weight 128
goal weight 110
calorie intake 1500
exercise minutes/ type 60-90 minutes....currently doing p90x
do you eat back exercise calories...depends how big of a burn I have that day. I try to net 1200. so if i burn more than 300 cals that day i will eat whatever more i burned.

greytweed22

age:26

height: 5'1

current weight: 113

Goal weight: 105? Really the number on the scale doesn't mean much to me- i'm primarily concerened with how my body looks. My goal is to tighten up and tone so I can feel good in a bathing suit.

Calories: 1200

Excersize: 30 day shred, running here and there, and long bike rides on weekends

I will eat some of my excersize calories back if i'm hungry, but prefer not to.

QueenGyn

23 y/o, 5'1
CW - 108lbs GW - 99lbs
1,200 - 1,700 (with exercise) calories/day
jogging 1hr/2x a week, jumping rope 30mins/day, boxing 1hr/2x a week
Yes, 1200 cal/day plus the earn extra calories from exercise


I eat rice everyday, I prefer wholesome/natural food over processed food. I tend eat everything I want as long as its healthy. LOL

cotton118

24, 5"1-2
CW: 127
GW: 110
UGW: 103
calorie intake -1000-2000; 1300 average
exercise 5x a week, 30 minutes run or elliptical
do you eat back exercise calories -pretty much.

Need to cut back on carbs. Bread, animal crackers and goldfish are my weaknesses... I eat them on a daily basis!

MrsMariaWesley

35 y/o, 5'3", pear shaped on a small frame, 1 kid
SW: 119 lbs
CW: 117 lbs
GW: 105 lbs

Currently I'm eating about 1400 calories per day.
I do 40 mins of cardio @80%HR (elliptical) 3x/week
I do 20 min of weights 2x/week
I power-walk 2.5 miles 2x/week

My cholesterol is excellent; no diabetes in my family. I do have borderline anemia almost constantly, though.


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kr1stadee

age 28
height 5'3 (and a half- can't forget that!!)
start weight 220lbs
current weight 163lbs
goal weight 135 (Maybe!)
calorie intake 1590 plus exercise calories
exercise minutes/ type - I take 3 75 minute women's fitness/taekwondo classes a week. I try to get in 2 30 minute walks too
do you eat back exercise calories - of course! Got to fuel my workouts and feed my muscles!

I started out by JUST monitoring calories. I lost 20lbs without any kind of exercise. Started walking, then added in the tkd classes.
I've been following the EM2WL method, but I find that I may be burning more than I'm eating, so I changed my goal to have it above BMR and adding in my exercise calories. I've also recently changed my macro goals and am trying to stick with those (SO not easy!!)

nsj240

age: 25

height: 5'2"

weight: 192

goal weight: 140

calorie intake: 1500 right now, but I'm so confused on how much I should be eating! This Fat2Fit Radio has me thinking...

exercise minutes/ type: I jog/walk a few times per week and also dance at home just for fun.

do you eat back exercise calories: Only if I'm really hungry will I do this, But right now I'm just trying to fill up on water late in the evening if I'm craving a snack.

inside_lap

Age: 32
Height: 4'10" Yeah... I'm a little (lot) shorter then you were asking for
Calorie Intake: 1000-2100 (I zig-zag my diet)
Exercise: I work about about 6 days a week from 45-180 minutes. No I don't do 180 minutes at once. I generally go for a run with my dogs in the morning before work (5 days a week for about 45 minutes). On Monday, Thursday, and Friday I go to the gym with coworkers during lunch (roughly 35-45 minutes of cardio... usually running). Weekdays I either walk the dog w the family after work or run with the family (including dogs) after work (45 min-1 hr walk or 25 minute run... it's the same course either way, time just varies depending on speed... lol). Usually works out to 4 days a week doing this. Add in elliptical work when watching TV (I don't watch much but the rule is that I need tobe on the elliptical if I am). And lastly, some light work with some weights on occasion.
Calories Eaten Back: It depends. I usually eat over half of it back. On high calorie days it's not unusual for me to eat more then my alotted calories. But I tend to worry more about the numbers over the week vs on any specific day.
Monitor: I try to make sure that I get enough fiber and water in my diet. Especially water.
Feel free to add me. I'm always open to chearing on my fellow fun size friends!
Edit: I forgot to include my weight. CW: 115 GW:110

Dinah2

57 yo
148 sw
124 cw
116 gw
5'1''

I do wii step 40 minutes a day. I do the herbalife dvds 5 times a week except for the rest week then 3. I have a fitbit and try to get 10,000 steps a day.

I try to stay between 1000 and 1200 calories a day and do not try to eat my exercise calories though I have a weekness for ice cream and sweets. I try to eat healthy and do not drink during the week but on the weekend tend to eat and drink what I want. So far I have not gained over the weekend which is due probably from my exercise..

MzManiak

28, 5'1"
SW: 113.8
CW: 109.0
GW: 105.0
calorie intake : 1350 + exercise
exercise minutes/ type : I don't have a routine yet...
do you eat back exercise calories : HECK YES! Those are the best ones! lol

Oh, and I just try to eat healthier and fit my macros every day... but don't have a problem eating out/ fast food/ ice cream/ drinking beer/ etc... once a week or so. It almost always evens out for the week.

becca53088

Age: 25
Height: 5'2"

SW: 244.4
CW: 129.6
GW: 115-120

Caloric Intake: 1200-1350 calories/day. I sometimes eat back exercise calories but most of the time I do not.

Exercise: 60-90 mins a day on average of cardio / interval training (mostly running, Turbo Fire, Jillian Michaels workouts)--7 days/week with occasional rest days built in; occasionally use weight machines in the gym but no matter what incorporate strength training into my workouts

I try to eat as clean as possible but I definitely do not do that 100% of the time. Probably 90% of the time. I eat within my calorie range and within my macros (excluding sugars which I am over almost every single day from fruit). I eat many vegetables and fruit and try to limit bread. I tend to eat many of the same foods each day but I love them and have not found myself to be sick of them or else I switch them up!

Feel free to add me!

Healthy67Chick

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