5'8/9" ladies, I need YOU!

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  • msbaker17
    msbaker17 Posts: 1
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    I'm 5'8". My highest weight was 171 lbs in 2009. Hired a trainer and got down to 145 the week before my wedding in 2010! I had thought my goal was 155, but then I kept going! It felt amazing. I have stayed around 141-147 for the past 2 1/2 years and feel great!

    Some advice from my experience: Stick with it! It needs to be a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. Once you figure out your "what" and "why", keep it in the back of your mind. Do it for you! What you eat plays a huge role, so don't cheat and think you'll see the results you want. Be accountable, but also celebrate the small victories. Lost 5 lbs? Buy a new workout shirt, not ice cream ;-) Challenge yourself, and be proud of what you accomplish!
  • neetneetneets
    neetneetneets Posts: 95 Member
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    2010: 182lb
    2011/12: ~165lb
    by December 1st Gw: 150lb

    feel free to add me!
  • FitandFab33
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
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    I'm a little taller at 5' 10.5"..

    Goal weight: 138,

    I was 238lbs (wowza) the day I gave birth (3 1/2 months ago)

    ..and am now 188 lbs, dropping daily.

    My lowest adult weight was around 135... and I can't wait to get back into my wardrobe!!!!
  • Crucker73
    Crucker73 Posts: 53 Member
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    Loving this thread! It's nice to see progress pics from people that have similar body types. I'm 5'9" 215 lbs and My goal is to be 165. I've pressed the restart button several times and this will be the last time! I want to reach my goal weight by my birthday next year (9/15/13)!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,676 Member
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    :sad: Everyone always skips the 5'7"!
  • slpsparklette
    slpsparklette Posts: 9 Member
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    This is me about 175

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    I'm the one in the pink.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
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    And this is me now (maintinance-I fluxuate between 125-130)
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    This has instantly become one of my new favourites MFP "after" photos :laugh:
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
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    Loving this thread! It's nice to see progress pics from people that have similar body types. I'm 5'9" 215 lbs and My goal is to be 165. I've pressed the restart button several times and this will be the last time! I want to reach my goal weight by my birthday next year (9/15/13)!

    That is a very realistic goal - kudos on giving yourself time to adapt a new lifestyle and lose the weight forever! I wish you every success. You can do this!
  • kgavins25
    kgavins25 Posts: 24
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    Hey
    Im 5'8
    Started off at 200lbs
    Now im 149lbs

    Would like to be btwn 140-145lbs

    Ive been at it since December of 2011

    http://i.imgur.com/dYorX.png
  • kgavins25
    kgavins25 Posts: 24
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    So what have you been doing to lose? Weight lifting? cardio? eating exercise calories?
    Feel free to add me!
    I'm 5ft 8 1/2in, at my heaviest I was 195ish and i'm currently 178. My ultimate goal is 140
  • kgavins25
    kgavins25 Posts: 24
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    So what are you doing to lose your weight? days of workout? type of calories? weekend actvitiy?
    I'm a little taller at 5' 10.5"..

    Goal weight: 138,

    I was 238lbs (wowza) the day I gave birth (3 1/2 months ago)

    ..and am now 188 lbs, dropping daily.

    My lowest adult weight was around 135... and I can't wait to get back into my wardrobe!!!!
  • kgavins25
    kgavins25 Posts: 24
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    So what was your process to lose? calories? type of exercise? sleep?
  • T34418l3angel
    T34418l3angel Posts: 474 Member
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    I'm 5'8, here's my progress pics, first pic was July 17, last pic was yesterday. I have much to go but I am liking my results so far!

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  • jgm379
    jgm379 Posts: 97 Member
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    I am just under 5'8 and have a pear shape. I cant get less than 145 lbs due to dead and hanging skin. I also lose all of my breast if I lose too much weight. I have had many children so I am very scarred everywhere, much too scarred to post pics. When prego I gain from about 145/155 to 200lbs, then I'm stuck at 180ish until I lose weight again. This website truely inspires me, especially when I hear of others fighting my same battle.
  • mday2107
    mday2107 Posts: 34 Member
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    I love threads like these! So nice to see a group of laides with similar stats.

    I'm technicaly 5'8 3/4" (I say 5'9")
    HW: 205
    CW: 194
    GW: 150-160ish

    I've been about 150 before but thought it was too small for my body type (hourglass), but it could have been due to how quickly I lost the weight that time. (ALL of my boobs disapeared wcich is odd becuase i'm fairly well stacked usually and come from a family full of mostly womand who all have large chest-most of them have had to have 1-2 reductions)

    Feel free to add me :)
  • LovelyD500
    LovelyD500 Posts: 6
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    That's awesome! you look GREAT... crazy how your tummy was still flat at your heaviest!
  • kgavins25
    kgavins25 Posts: 24
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    I'm 5'9, started at 180 and currently sit 149.. trying to get down to 140.

    I don't have any pictures to post, but if you go on my profile you can see some.

    Biggest tip I can give is lift weights. I look so much better(and my clothes are much smaller!) from lifting weights and eating at a calorie deficit.

    So how much weight and type of excersie do you reccomend. I recently went from 5 to 8 lb hand weights, doing 2 sets of 20 reps. on machines i do about 10-20 lbs, 2 sets of 15. i dont want to get bulky jus loose and tone.
  • LovelyD500
    LovelyD500 Posts: 6
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    I'm 5'9, started at 180 and currently sit 149.. trying to get down to 140.

    I don't have any pictures to post, but if you go on my profile you can see some.

    Biggest tip I can give is lift weights. I look so much better(and my clothes are much smaller!) from lifting weights and eating at a calorie deficit.

    How long did it take you to lose that much weight?
  • LovelyD500
    LovelyD500 Posts: 6
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    I'm 5' 8 1/2" - just check out my profile for my before/after pics. :)
    (It is a bit too revealing for the boards)

    WOW! I just went to your prof and your 'before' pic kinda looks like me now ! you look great!
  • T34418l3angel
    T34418l3angel Posts: 474 Member
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    I'm 5'9, started at 180 and currently sit 149.. trying to get down to 140.

    I don't have any pictures to post, but if you go on my profile you can see some.

    Biggest tip I can give is lift weights. I look so much better(and my clothes are much smaller!) from lifting weights and eating at a calorie deficit.

    So how much weight and type of excersie do you reccomend. I recently went from 5 to 8 lb hand weights, doing 2 sets of 20 reps. on machines i do about 10-20 lbs, 2 sets of 15. i dont want to get bulky jus loose and tone.

    Lift as heavy as you can, you will not get bulky! Women are not built like men. Depending on the exercise I do either 3 sets of 12 or 4 sets of 10. I've lost what I've lost from lifting heavy and eating at a deficit as well

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