Any women that are 5'4" & starting weight at 200lbs?

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  • SW: 198
    CW: 146
    GW: 140

    Joined MFP in Dec 2011. Achieved thru 1200 healthy calories per day, cycling and Jillian Michael workouts 5 to 6x per week. I have a birth defect that affects the circulation and mobility in my right leg so I've never been an active person before. Many surgeries in the past so I had to modify workouts quite a bit not to further injure my leg, but I'm amazed at what I've been able to accomplish.
  • RejoicingL
    RejoicingL Posts: 95 Member
    5'4" and starting at over 200lbs. All of these success stories make me think I might could do it, too!
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    HW (high weight): 203lbs

    SW: 180 (ish) pounds in April 2010

    GW: 150lbs (reached in Sept 2010)

    CW: 146lbs (I fluctuate between 145-150)


    Have been in maintenance since Sept 2010.

    It CAN be done! Is it easy? No way. Is it worth it? Heck yes! Don't give up!
  • Laurielronic
    Laurielronic Posts: 61 Member
    I am 5'4"

    SW 215
    CW 190.7
    GW 140

    Started MFP in March. The weight is coming off SLOWLY.
  • Kemmi1
    Kemmi1 Posts: 8
    Hey I'm on week three of the C25K, do you feel it gets you 5K ready by the end of the program?? Congrats on finishing your first 5k!
  • BaileyBoo13524
    BaileyBoo13524 Posts: 593 Member
    I'm 5'4
    SW 202lbs
    CW 157.4lbs
    GW 130-135lbs
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    I am 5'5"

    SW 204lbs, pr maybe more

    CW 147lbs

    GW was 150lbs to start with, but going for 145lb now
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    I'm not a success yet, but I'm 225 and 5'2. My goal weight is 130, but I'd be extremely happy to even get back down to 160.
  • DeneshaS
    DeneshaS Posts: 21 Member
    I am around the same weight. How do you do it? I've lost a little motivation.
  • emastro7
    emastro7 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 5'4"
    Sw199
    Cw194.5
    Just started this on Sunday July 1
    Looking for people with similar stories to be motivated by their progress and success.
    Please add me as a friend if you feel the same :)
  • My original start weight was 232. It took me 18 months but I had dropped over 90 pounds. I have put back on a few with my bad eating habits, but working to get back down! You can do it!
    SW-232
    CW-153
    GW- anything under 145
  • rose2383
    rose2383 Posts: 3
    i am 5'2 and weighed 200 pounds. i thought i was never gonna lose the weight but i did. i watched what i ate i became dedicated and i lost 40 pounds in 6 months that was a big step for me and i am glad i did it i feel better filled with energy. so if i can do it so can you :o)
  • MrsFolk
    MrsFolk Posts: 205
    I'm not in this category but wanted to wish you all good luck, you can do it!!
  • I'm 5'4" SW: 229 lb, CW 185 lb, GW 135 lb. I hit a really rough bump with a bad life experience and regained 10 lb of lost weight...but that was over 2.5 years, so I call it a success. I'm back on track, having just lost 2 lb of that weight.

    You can do this, no matter what - just be patient with yourself and your body.
  • veggiesaurus15
    veggiesaurus15 Posts: 152 Member
    I am looking to see success stories from women who are 5'4" with starting weight of 200-ish lbs. I would love to get some motivation!
    Please post SW, CW and GW.

    I am 5'3". I reached my highest weight in May 2011 at 213 pounds. I was at 194 pounds by the end of 2011 by making some small changes.
    At the beginning of this year, I made some major changes and I am now at 139 pounds.
    SW: 213
    CW: 139
    GW: 125 (ish)
  • irishkrissie
    irishkrissie Posts: 36 Member
    Yes ma'am!

    SW: 231.8
    CW: 211.2
    GW: 130

    I started my journey last year (july 6, actually) at 231.8. I hated how I looked, and was totally miserable. My boyfriend got me a gym membership and started working out with me. In October, my family was going camping in Zion, and I was determined to lose weight and be in better shape for hiking Angel's Landing. I got down to 217 for the trip, but since I didn't change my dieting, my weight hovered between 217 and 223 until May. That's when I decided I would really kick it into gear, and when I went to Miami in June, I got down to 213. Of course, by the time I got back I was 221.8 again! Since June 18, I've lost 10.6lbs. I currently exercise daily at least once a day. I'm doing the couch to 5K - just finished week 3! I was trying to fit 30 day shred in as well, but I'm in school and work full time, so it makes that difficult to do everything.

    You need that bottom moment to kick your own butt. You need to want this- it's hard work and will take a long time. You didn't gain your weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight! Be patient, see what works for you. Small changes are great, but you need to realize your lifestyle needs to change. It's okay if it doesn't at first, but it took me a year to realize that what I was doing wasn't enough. Yes, I lost 20lbs since last year, but I know I can do better than that, and now I'm challenging myself to show me my full potential!

    You can do this!!
  • RWeaver08
    RWeaver08 Posts: 44 Member
    Of course!

    Highest was 214

    SW:200
    CW:167.4
    GW:145
  • BeckyLH
    BeckyLH Posts: 117 Member
    I'm 5ft 4, I'm back up to 189 now but this pic was when I was around 155-160lbs - just where I want to be again! :)

    I was a UK size 12/14 on the bottom and a size 10 on top here and happy :D

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  • Krisli824
    Krisli824 Posts: 1
    I'm just starting ... I'm 208. Ugh...long way to go!
  • NiLo4598
    NiLo4598 Posts: 29 Member
    I'm starting at 200ish right now and its great to see so many of you lose so much weight. Feel free to add me. I'd love all the help and motivation I can get. And I'd love to do the same for you!
  • chaverland77
    chaverland77 Posts: 22 Member
    I am 4 11
    sw 209
    cw 176
    gw 140 (first goal to get to, then maybe more)

    I started in November and it's been a long journey! Well worth it since I can now slide my size 18 pants that fit tight in the begginging down over my hips without unbottoning or unzipping! In a 14 right now! Cant wait until those fall off too! My box of "fat" clothes is getting more full week by week! And that my friends will give you the motovation you need to keep working hard!
  • im with u thats my goal too. im 260 and want to 130 and im 5*3. feel free to friend request me and we can motivate eaxh other
  • desi9837
    desi9837 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi!
    Hi! I'm 5'5.

    HW: 195-200
    SW:167
    CW: 164.4
    GW: 145
    UGW: 135

    Before starting MFP, I lost those first 30 pounds very gradually by commuting to school using public transportation and walking. I also began sleeping and eating on a fixed schedule. I really do think our bodies need stability.

    Now, I'm adding exercise (3x a week) and more healthy eats.

    Good luck!
  • AmbyMad
    AmbyMad Posts: 2
    I am 5'2 my highest weight was 237, and now I am down to 212lbs!! I would say thats a great start! My goal is 125! I will get there someday!
  • SW 246 - 250
    CW 175
    GW 140 - 150
  • arrawyn79
    arrawyn79 Posts: 275 Member
    I'm actually 5'3" but that's close enough, right? :)


    SW: 208
    CW: 163
    GW: 155
  • Not quite done and also did not start at 200.

    SW 301
    CW 147
    GW 142
    Height 5"4'
  • ecw3780
    ecw3780 Posts: 608 Member
    I always get stuck here. I have lost 60 pounds before, but it creeps back on if I don't log my food every day. Hoping to drop 20 pounds by October.
  • I am 5'4.5 and my starting weight was 219 in August 2011. I am now between 180-185. My goal weight is 140-150. Its been a struggle and I recently got a promotion and have to work more hours.. so I'm major slacking and I know it. I need a good support system.

    Add me! :)
  • Temple_Fit
    Temple_Fit Posts: 299 Member
    My start weight was 215lbs. I hit my goal weight at 145 a week ago but I still need to lose body fat.
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