Anyone who started around 198 and 5'4"

trippsj3
trippsj3 Posts: 8 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone!

I find that I get super motavated when seeing how well others weight loss is going. SOOO anyone who started around my weight or is just starting out, some advise, recommedations for getting started, what to do for excerise or eating and any before and after picks would give me some help along the way!

Thanks everyone!
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  • Countrygirl0890
    Countrygirl0890 Posts: 3
    i just started today 215 5'4"
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    5'4 230+

    down to 215 now...
  • riveraphx
    riveraphx Posts: 380 Member
    I'm 165 at 5'2"....I'm starting over. I'll add you as a friend and we can support each other.
  • ginger_red
    ginger_red Posts: 20 Member
    208 and 5'5"...
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    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
  • foxgl0ve
    foxgl0ve Posts: 43 Member
    I'm 5'4" and started at 200. Please feel free to add me as a friend, and we can cheer each other along.
  • feliligram
    feliligram Posts: 45
    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. :D
  • IreneAdler221
    IreneAdler221 Posts: 185 Member
    I'm 5'5 and started out at 185. I'm down to 149 doing keto (low-carb) and the couch to 5k program. It took 115 days to get to the healthy weight range and I still want to lose about 19 lbs. PM me if you have any questions :)
  • Oneday150
    Oneday150 Posts: 240 Member
    I started Jan 8th 2012 @ 198 pounds 5'5
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    I got down to 153 Sep-Oct of this Year
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    I struggling now and am back up to 157-159

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    I need to get back on track ASAP!
  • victorious27
    victorious27 Posts: 250 Member
    I started at 190 in July, but wasn't that serious until September. I only lost three pounds until I got serious.

    I decided to get serious and have already lost a total of 12 pounds (9 since September). It's not success story, not yet. But as long as you keep your mind to it, you'll get there. :)
  • Pricanma13
    Pricanma13 Posts: 33 Member
    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.
  • robin820
    robin820 Posts: 150 Member
    I am 5' 4" and I started at 189, now down to 156. I started in january, but most of my weightloss is due to doing Insanity regular and logging my food on here the last 101 days. Without missing one! It can be done, just stick with it and you will succeed!
  • AndreaGrace29
    AndreaGrace29 Posts: 51 Member
    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! :)
  • msnichole1973
    msnichole1973 Posts: 13
    I'm 5"2' and I started out at 205 lbs and I am now at 132 lbs.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/msnichole1973/view/73-pounds-down-1st-marathon-later-443431

    This has my before and after pictures and shares my story.
  • Ashonym
    Ashonym Posts: 172 Member
    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. :)
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    I was much heavier than you and I was shorter. I am 5"3.
    I lost all of it from walking and eating clean.
    Now I am adding to gain some weight.

    Good luck to you. :flowerforyou:
  • codapea
    codapea Posts: 182 Member
    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!
  • DankiStar
    DankiStar Posts: 34
    I'. 5'3 and started at 176. At about 159 now
  • meghan6867
    meghan6867 Posts: 388 Member
    Started at 5' 4" and 197...

    I was about 190 lbs here... these pictures were taken summer 2011.
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    165 lbs. in this photo:
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    And now... I'm working on toning. SO, while I actually gained a bit of weight I think I look much healthier:
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    I'm now down to 143 lbs. Almost to my goal weight! :smile:
  • lyndalpn
    lyndalpn Posts: 151 Member
    I started in June at 225lbs and Im also 5'4". Im now 167 ish. Feel free to add me, my diary is open and Im happy to help xx
  • mc1217
    mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
    **The following before pics are of me when I was ~178lbs, at barely 5'4 (i had recently *lost* 7 lbs... originally 185 lbs)**


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    **AFTER pics @ ~125 lbs**

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  • ala140
    ala140 Posts: 140 Member
    I agree, knowing I'm not alone on the struggle is motivating. I am starting today at my heaviest weight, 198lbs at 5'6.
  • MamaMaryC
    MamaMaryC Posts: 142 Member
    I am almost 5'4". I started around 207 and now I weigh 127. My journey was a long 5 year journey of oppsies and struggles. :) I started out by working out to Turbo Jam for a couple years. When Zumba came out I started doing it twice a week and eating 1500 calories which I followed for 2 years. Back in July I changed down to 1200 calories a week and worked out to Zumba and Turbo Jam 4 days a week. As my stamina built I went to eating 1350 calories and working out to Zumba and Turbo Jam 5 days a week. On the days I didn't workout I ate 1100 calories (under dr's monitoring).

    Now I am doing TurboFire and eating 1406 calories. The days I don't workout I eat 1206 calories. I found that the majorit of losing weight is eating health though.

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  • mmontanez4
    mmontanez4 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I am 5'3" I started out at 184lbs I now weigh 125lbs. I lost 59lbs. excerising everyday and logging everything I ate. I started out walking then moved onto Zumba. Zumba burns alot of calories and it's fun. It doesn't feel like excerise. You dance and sweat and actually have fun. The other thing that really helped me is portion control. I measure and weigh out my food before I eat it. That way I am sure not to over do it. My portions were way out of control before I started MFP. Good Luck I know you can do it!! Just focus on one meal or one snack at a time and before you know it you will be at your goal weight.
  • Cupcake1015
    Cupcake1015 Posts: 109 Member
    bumping to read later. will be adding some of you as friends!
  • starbuckette
    starbuckette Posts: 78 Member
    I am 5'4" and started at 200 in May. I am down 45 and want to lose another 15. I've been exercising more, and eating around 1300 calories a day. Feel free to add me if you like!
  • LizCO2DC
    LizCO2DC Posts: 92 Member
    I'm 5'5 and started at 199. Since I have PCOS and thyroid issues it's taken a while for the weight to come up, but I'm finally down 20 lbs! Add me if you're in the same boat. I can always use the extra friends to help encourage/motivate!
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    I am 5'3" and my HW was 191. I didn't find MFP until I had lost most of the weight though. Right now I am 129.
  • VeganZombie13
    VeganZombie13 Posts: 297
    5'3" 192 starting weight...NOW 162.4 ..... Just healthy eating and working out...I burn around 800 calories a day..
  • Hev_uk
    Hev_uk Posts: 82 Member
    I started at exactly the same stats! I was 198 and now I'm 174. I am 5'4" as well! i started in February and lost 20lbs by June but put about 11lbs back on (massive life upheaval, not time to focus). I have been at it again since September and am now down 24lbs from my original but about 14lbs since then. My progress is slow and steady but it fits my life and is sustainable.

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