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5'1"!

Wow!!! How did you do it???

Hello everyone. I'm 5"3 and I started this process at a whopping 285 pounds!!! I'm down to 263 and have a very long way to go. Hearing the success stories is encouraging...and i look forward to reading and seeing more! I Joined in oct 2011 and decided to stick with weight watchers at the time. Dietitian wants to keep an eye on me here. HOPE It WORKS!!! Looking forward to making friends!

I am 5' 1.5". The first pic is not my heaviest of 181 (October 2011). The story behind these, my husband's R&R (two weeks home om Afghanastan) ended, and the first picture (171.5#; size 14tight) was the last time he saw me. The last picture was taken about two weeks before his Homecoming (this past Monday:bigsmile: ), and basically what my husband came home too (147.7#; size 11 comfy)!

My goals and there deadlines are:
**Size 8 by Sept 30, 2012
**Weight 130 by Dec 31, 2012
**BF% 23 by Feb 28, 2013. ( I estimated the BF% by subtracting my goal from my current, and dividing by a rate of 1.5% per month).

I lost twice as much weight from March 2012-July 2012, than I did from October 2011-March2012. March is when I purchased a fitbit which is a more accurate at calorie burn, than the sites generic values. I have tried to get a minimum of 10,000 steps in per day (not always successful), and have tried to go to the gym (but due to childcare, or lack of, that has ben sporadic).



edit: It is the same shirt in all the pictures.

You guys all look amazing!!
All of these stories and pics are huge motivators for me. I am 5'2, started at 225, am down to 215, have lots to go.
Thanks for sharing xoxo

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233 pounds at my heaviest. 116 pounds now. I am almost 5'1" tall and 62-years-old.


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You are amazing! Great job!

I'm 5'2 and a half and I started by counting calories. I weighed 160 lb when I started. I also began running when I was fit enough (never ran before but did Couch to 5K and really enjoyed it). Now I'm maintaining and I weigh around 118 lb. Trousers in the pic are UK size 16 and have just gone into the charity bag - I'm now a UK size 10.
Hope the pic works, it's my first time!

Great thread! I'm 5'3"

January 2012 - 197-200 lbs


March 2012 - 176 lbs


July 26, 2012 - 160 lbs - at my initial goal weight that I set for myself. Now, I'm shooting for another 10 lbs.

I am 5' 1", almost 34 yrs old and my SW was 285. I am now at 209 and holding. Hoping to lose an additional 20-30 pounds but my short term goal is to break through the wall i hit and weigh in under 200.
I had/have tons (pardon the pun lol) of support. Friends, co-worker and family. They are all key to a success story.
I started with the thought that I'd set short term goals for myself that will all add up to the bigger goal. First goal was to gather as much information as possible, and to compare different weightloss methods and stories to try to understand what works but more to find out how they work. And to filter through the things that were just causing temporary weight loss. I was in it for the long haul so i didn't want a quick fix, i wanted something that I could maintain throughout my life.
Second, went to my doctor and ran test to rule out thyroid issues or other things. And it helped she was also a dietician so she helped with what I should change in my diet and what i should do as far as physical fitness.
Third, I made workouts a habbit. My spouse said "do something for thirty days and it becomes a habbit". So i did just that. i didn't workout 30 days in a row. but i set a routine of cardio 3 days a week and weights 2. (my spouse and my research gave me all kinds of information about how weight training helps shed pounds faster and helps maintain weightloss, due to building muscle which helps burn more calories and burns calories long after your workout is over)
Fourth, I kept my online food/workout journal. (it really helps show you where all the extra calories come from and eventually, helps you make better choices food wise)
Fifth, kick it up a notch when you hit a wall. Do longer workouts, or change your routine. or incorporate other types of workouts. now i do pilates once a week, cardio 3-4, weights 3, core workouts (stability ball) once a week, and an awesome kickboxing type of workout. really helps when you hit that wall.
I never really understood when ppl said it was a lifestyle change, and you wont' either until you start and you see your lifestyle changing. you will want to workout more. your body will crave those workouts. You will find that all the bad foods you ate before now make you feel sick when you eat them.
don't forget to reward yourself. whether it be new clothes, a nice dinner out (cheat days are encouraged) or whatever. reward yourself for all your hard work. you deserve it for every pound you lose.
yes, i allow myself cheat days. I love cheesecake. and i eat it when i want. so i don't feel deprived. but where i used to eat two huge slices, i eat half or one if it's really good. half the time i'm full from the awesome healthy dinner my husband makes so i usually only eat half. and yes, healthy can be just as tasty as unhealthy. He makes AMAZING shrimp fried rice (not really fried) with brown rice and greens onions and alot of other veggies. it's all about flavoring.
please read all food lables and learn what they mean. and not just calories. Look at the grams of sugar and sodium and fat content. the online food diary will help guide you of how much of each you are allowed.
so that's my story, even though it's not quiet over yet. it's a life long battle but i'm so looking forward to the journey. good luck all
DON'T KNOW WHERE THE OPTION TO ADD A PHOTO IS BUT I'LL JUST CHANGE MY PROFILE PICTURE. LOL

I'm 5'3 hw was 129 & I'm down to 110.
Went from a size 7 to size 1&3s depending on material of the jeans.

Also a mom of four.

My pics

Before
http://photos.myfitnesspalllc.netdna-cdn.com/images/photos/315/946/4315946_2090.jpg

After
http://photos.myfitnesspalllc.netdna-cdn.com/images/photos/315/946/4315946_106.jpg

BEFORE: 170 AFTER: 135 HEIGHT: 5' 2"

I just posted these on the other short people thread but this is my recent before/during. I have about 8 more pounds to go. I'm 5'2 (in shoes haha). I started at 169 or 170 and am now 138.5

I LOVE this thread!!!!

I'm 5'2" and I started here at 175.6, my heaviest... I am now 168.8 and my goal is 125lbs.
I will have after pictures to share with you guys when I reach 150, and then 125.

I'm SO excited and I can't wait to look as amazing as you ladies do!

Please, add me. I'd love to have some extra motivation.

Here's my before pic:

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!

What a great thread. I am new here and am just starting. I am a 42 yr old mother of three. I am 5'1". I know I don't have as much to lose as much as other people but it feels so difficult. Can't seem to get the weight down.