5'8 women between 170-250 pounds

I am actually 5'7, my starting weight in January 2012 was 285, my starting weight with MFP in July 2012 was 255, my current weight is 239, I'd like to get down to 180, then reevaluate. Although I thin 160 is too Small for me that is the recommended weight for my height.. Although since i hit 245, I have been struggling to lose weight. I just started losing again by eating a stricter diet and working out at the gym more often. I felt like i just needed to shake it up a little i was getting into too much of a routine.

I am 5'8.5 and at my highest weighed 304. My lowest since starting using MFP was 292(when i was consistent with exercise and diet for 2 weeks)... 8 lbs in 2 weeks is pretty impressive if you ask me... I too have been messing up my own progress by eating healthy some days and eating like Porky the Pig the next... I am using everyone and everything that I can on MFP to remain focused and make better food and life choices.. I am now down to 300, CLEARLY I have a long way to go because my goal weight is 180. The only thing that I can recommend is keep in mind what you will look like at goal weight... ( I picture myself in my wedding dress of JIGGLE FREE on the beach)... It's been working for me for the past few days... Good Luck in your journey! :happy:

Hi ladies -- I'm 5'9" and straddling the line between onederland and the terrible twos. Just am taking it one day at a time.

Hi,

So great to see several women that my height (5' 8") and at where my starting weight was. My start weight was 277. I'm so happy to see many of you with a goal weight of 170 to 180. When I started MFP my goal weight was 150 and while I'd love to see 150 my body is stuck at 164....seriously stuck here for the past 10 1/2 months. I've been thinking of settling in at 165 to 170 and being happy with it.

Anyone is welcome to send me a friend request if you'd like to buddy up on this journey.

Anyone can add me! i'm enthusiastic and looking for more support!

I just did the conversions (thank you internet!! I'm an Aussie). I'm about 5'6" and my starting weight was 187 lbs. It's now 182 lbs. I've only been on here just over a week. My goal is to reach 165 lbs. If i get there i will reassess and maybe go further. Help!!

I lost 2 kilos quite quickly, but i am really addressing my eating quite seriously and not finding it difficult. Just cut back on snacks, and the diary helped me realise how many carbs i was consuming, so trying to find more balance.

I don't exercise much. I plan to increase it if i stick with it. I mean AS i stick with it. But i know it makes me really hungry and I have blown things before, so just sticking with things like walking, and a little yoga and swimming.

My biggest problem is probably drinking. I do love a beer, i live in a very hot humid climate and it's kind of the norm to kick back with a beer or 3 of an evening and on the weekend. I need to exercise more i think, to get more calories i can use for this activity. hmmm, conundrum. I have cut back drinking but not sure how weekends are going to go.

Good luck everyone!!

I am 6' tall, but I like to say I am 5' 12". I started this journey 5 years ago at 280 lbs. I lost 54 lbs in one year and kept it off for a whole year. Then I got pregnant with my daughter who is now 2 1/2 years old. It has taken me a couple of years to get going again but I started my MFP journey at 258 lbs and as of this morning I am at 206 lbs. I have not hit a plateau yet. I have managed to lose at least a pound a week. I just try to keep my eating healthy with a few treats thrown in there and I try to keep my work out routing mixed up so I dont get into a pattern. I do some type of work out at least five days a week for at least 30 minutes. Weekends depend on how much baseball and soccer my boys are playing as to what work outs I can fit in. My initial goal is to get to 180 lbs and I will re-evaluate after that. I am looking for friends for motiviation because I know these last pounds are going to be the hardest to get to my goal. I will do my best to provide motivation in return!

I have a question..how do you make those cool weight tracker things i see on the bottom of posts?

On the top of your screen if you click on apps then click on ticker, you can make of of your own :-)

HELLO
I AM 5'7 AND STARTED AT 430 POUNDS
I'VE BEEN STUCK BETWEEN 195-200 FOR A WHILE NOW
ULTIMATE GOAL OF 185-180

Hey.This is my first forum. My name is Mechele. I have been here since July of this year ! So somewhat new! Lost weight and gained it back. I was 275 before I joined. I am now 245 while a member.My goal is 170pounds. 155 is my limit. I am tall- lol. And I have been stuck at my current weight for a long time. What weight was your plateau? What did you do to keep losing? What are your weight goals? Your progress? My calorie limit is 1600. Should it be more or less? Feedback is wanted. Thanks in advance.

I'm 5'8" and my current weight is 198.4. I was 227 at my highest and started here 5 weeks ago at 217.8. My calories are at 1200.... Sometimes I eat more just depends but I try and stay around that. I also drink between a gallon and two gallons of water a day. I work out anywhere from 2 to 4 times a week and for at least 90 min. I have lost 20 pounds in 5 weeks so something I am doing is right. My goal is 145 and I set my ticker to lose 20 pounds at a time for my goals. That way I kind of trick myself and not see 50 some odd lbs to go every time I look. Good luck and u can do this....

Also this twenty was really just walking mainly to lose it.

Hi i started out at nearly 400lb :noway:
am now around 195lb want to lose another 25/30 odd lbs

Hi ladies - first I want to say congrats to all of you who have lost weight and are reaching your goals!!!

I'm 5'9 (5'8 if I slump!!) and I started my weight loss journey at 235 about a month ago. Last week I went to the ob/gyn and weighed in at 220!!! I'm so proud of myself and excited to see that number go down even more. I'm currently on a 1200 calorie/day plan and I've been walking in the evenings with my husband occassionally. Starting this week I will be going to the gym with him to swim and while I don't look forward to the effort I do look forward to the results!

Feel free to add me if you need a buddy to talk with about weight loss and fitness. Also, if you have been diagnosed with PCOS definitely add me as I was just diagnosed and could use some buddies to talk to about that!!!

I'm 5'8 1/2" tall. My highest weight was between 214 and 215. I lost between 25-30 lbs last year but relapsed over the winter. When visiting my doctor on July 20th I was right back up where I had started. I decided that afternoon to recommit. I am currently eating around 1200 calories per day and averaging between 5-7 lbs lost per month. I weighed in at 185.8 this morning, down 29 lbs from my starting weight. I excercise 6 days a week and eat healthy, I do not eat back my excercise calories most days. The amount of calories you should consume depends on you. How much are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals quicker and still stick with it. I have a large amount of will power/self control so it doesn't bother me to sacrifice the calories. The important thing it to stick with it and you will achieve results over time. My goal is to get down to 135-145 lbs depending on the amount of muscle that I build between now and then. That is where I am at my healthiest and feel my best. Good luck with your journey and feel free to add me.