Anyone who started around 198 and 5'4"

i just started today 215 5'4"

I'm 165 at 5'2"....I'm starting over. I'll add you as a friend and we can support each other.

Ooh me me, pick me! lol I'm 5'4 and started at 198 last November. I recent reached my initial goal weight of 140, and am now working on reaching 130. You can absolutely do this!

Here's my thread with a couple of pics:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/788635-2-pumpkin-patches-58-lbs-before-and-after

I started off as 180 something when I got on MFP But I started off on my diet as 200lbs at 5'6
Just keep at it and you'll be fine.

I started Jan 8th 2012 @ 198 pounds 5'5


I got down to 153 Sep-Oct of this Year


I struggling now and am back up to 157-159



I need to get back on track ASAP!

I was 198 and 5'3 when starting out, please feel free to add me and we can cheer each other one. I find that eating right really helps me wven if i dont have timet o workout everyday, and also getting enough sleep.

I'm 5'4 and I just hit 198 today (down 25.6lbs now.... yay!) I shoot for cardio three times a week, and try to keep my cals under 1500 a day. send a friend request if you'd like!

Hey there! 5'5" and 203lbs starting out here (though I previously was on MFP for two months straight and dropped 20 lbs - hopping back on the wagon)! Just started about a week ago now. So far my body has already adjusted to the lack of crap and I no longer 'long' for those things (for the time being!). I find that what works best to keep me focused thusfar is LIBERAL use of the MFP success stories forums, a certain other online community I frequent with similar structure, as well as just having the right mindset.

In my opinion the most important factor is to constantly (yes, constantly, every second of every day in your mind somewhere) go over your goal in your mind somewhere (whether back or forefront). Envision how you want to be. Want it. Live it. Love it. Obtain it! Carrot on the stick mentality. It works splendidly for me. Picture yourself in whatever stunning outfit you're hoping to fit into. Picture yourself on the beach in a bikini/swimtrunks/whatever and not one bit self conscious about it. If you have a partner, envision how much MORE attractive you'll be to them.

Never stop reminding yourself why you're on this journey. That, for me, has always been my trick. Both before and right now. If I falter logging in, logging food, or if I allow one crumby, crappy morsel to enter my lips, my will power gives in and it's game over. So none of that!

But in any case, just remember that it's as much about the journey as the ending, and the ending is just the beginning! Best wishes and luck to you and happy thanksgiving/holidays! If you want a friend, feel free to add me.

Hi! I'm 5'5" and started at 220. Today is my 4 month anniversary on MFP and I am now 185. I started by walking the first month, added Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred the next month, and started running the month after that. I'm doing my 3rd 5K in the morning! I love this site. Logging my food and exercise makes me strive to do better everyday, and the days I know I couldn't have done any better there is an awesome sense of accomplishment. I have had a tough week here and there, but here I am, half way to my goal! Feel free to add me!

Started at 5' 4" and 197...

I was about 190 lbs here... these pictures were taken summer 2011.


165 lbs. in this photo:


And now... I'm working on toning. SO, while I actually gained a bit of weight I think I look much healthier:


I'm now down to 143 lbs. Almost to my goal weight!