5'3" to 5'4" and 100-110 pounds

So has anyone in this thread been losing weight? I've been going strong for weeks and still not 1 lb has dropped!

Yeah, I've lost about five pounds since I posted. That's a little more than a pound a week.
I think most of my progress is due to not drinking alcohol and cooking at home with whole foods a lot. I look for recipes on allrecipes.com and cut fat where ever possible. For example, I use about half as much oil as any recipe suggests and for chicken salads and such I use plain yogurt in lieu of mayo.

I still eat chocolate and sweets because I love them, but I only eat them in very small portions. One truffle, one chocolate square, one cookie, etc.

I track everything I possibly can, and try my best to keep a net 1200 calories. YES, I eat my exercise calories back. My energy, stamina, and general quality of life has improved tenfold since I started eating them back, and YES, I'm still losing weight. I didn't feel well when I was under 1200 calories, suffered from constipation, and even fainted! That's when I knew something had to change.

Its important to note also, that when you are working out and keeping a low calorie maximum you MUST get your protein in and a little fat. I try to shoot for 75g of protein a day, but I admit it's hard.

As for exercise, I take dance classes 3-4 times a week and just started a hot muscle build-up class which is similar to a hot yoga/pilates class I would do in the states. It comes out to about a 1500 calorie/week burn. I savor my rest days and try not to push myself too hard in regular everyday life although I do take the stairs and walk around the city a lot. I still haven't started lifting weights even though I know that's how you lose good weight. Bodybuilding.com has a lot of informative, inspirational, and motivational articles and even work out plans that have a good focus on lifting. You can tell by the pictures people post on that site that those methods really work.

Good luck to you all!

^^^^^ I think there's a difference between constant dieting and gaining cycles to maintain a weight that is unrealistic for your size and aiming for a weight that fits your frame. I agree you shouldn't be crazed about getting to a certain number to the point where you are constantly dieting, but a first push or two seems reasonable.

It's nice to see some shorties on board. I'm 5'1" currently at 137. My first goal weight is 125, which is a lot heavier than most of you on this page, but I have a perfect hourglass figure that my hubby loves. When I dropped below 120 he didn't find me very attractive (I lost my booty and my boobs). I'm at a size 6 now and hoping to get to a 4. Were going to start having a family in June/July, so I won't be small for long.

Hi! I am 5'3, and as of now, 109.8 pounds. I used to be 102, and I would like to get back to that weight. I added you, btw!

AMEN! Thank you for saying all this. I didn't want to be branded a hater or jealous because I'm not tiny, but seriously, some girls absolutely need therapy for setting a goal weight of under 100?! WTF? Our internals organs and bones barely weigh that much! LOL

Hi all! I'm a bit shorter: 5'2" and 105 pounds. I have a really small frame though, so I still look a little chubby. My goal is 95 pounds.

So has anyone in this thread been losing weight? I've been going strong for weeks and still not 1 lb has dropped!

I've lost almost 30 pounds in less than a year. Don't worry if the scale doesn't budge. Check your measurments and how your clothes are fitting, that's more telling. My sister's been in the same boat, she's been going strong and only lost one pound. She's only 5' and 170 lbs so it's not like she doesn't have the weight to lose, but she's lost several inches. Remember, when you work out, you're building muscle as well as reducing fat and so the weight of the fat you're taking off is just being replaced by the weight of the muscle. Just don't get discouraged and keep it up!

hey I'm 5'3 and started a TDEE deficit in mid July and I've gone from ~124 to 112 (my goal weight is 105).
I have some advice if anyone needs it!

go here: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html and find out your TDEE, or Total Daily Energy Expenditure (the number of calories you burn in a day just by existing)

then eat 500 calories lower than that and you'll lose about a pound a week (500 calories x 7 days= 3500 calories, and a pound of fat is 3500 calories). Don't go lower than 1200 calories a day or you risk going into starvation mode, which will slow your metabolism and cause your body to hold on to/store fat.

You don't need to exercise while on a calorie deficit as you *cannot* gain muscle while losing fat, but you do lose some muscle in the process so exercising helps maintain it.

After you've reached your goal weight, you can concentrate on gaining muscle. There are two types of exercises (or rather, muscle contractions) that you can choose from, depending on your goals. Isotonic (cardio) exercises such as running, swimming, etc improve cardiovascular health but don't do much for muscle tone. Isometric exercises include free weights, and it is this type of workout that will help you achieve that rock star body. Eat 500-1000 calories over your tdee when you start.

If you're interested in a barbell program, this is a great way to start: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

By the way, don't let a fear of getting "bulky" prevent you from trying weights... it's not easy for a female to put on *that* much muscle (you can always decrease your calorie intake)

Remember, in order to lose weight safely and successfully you need to change your lifestyle. Any "quick fix" workout or fast isn't going to keep the weight off in the future, but changing your habits will.

Weight loss is simply arithmetic and self control(: Good luck!

I am 5'3 and have lost 7 pounds in about 2 weeks. I was 112.8 and now I am 105.8

I am 5'3 and have lost 7 pounds in about 2 weeks. I was 112.8 and now I am 105.8

How did you lose 7 lbs in two weeks?

On April 1, 2012 I weighed 207.1 lb. I started MFP tracking my food every day starting out at 500 - 700 healthy calories a day and as I gradually lost weight I increased where I'm now at about 1400 very healthy calories a day. I was 69 then and now I'm 70 and weigh 112.8 lb. I've lost 94.3 lb. My original bmi was 36.3 and is now 20. I've lost 45.53% of my original body weight and dropped from a size 22 to size 4. I have 2.8 lb to lose to reach my target of 110 lb. I've never felt better! I always weighed about 100 lbs, unless I was pregnant. I gained the weight late in life and was diagnosed with practically no thyroid function. It IS possible to lose weight with hypothyroidism. I asked my dr to switch me from Synthroid to Armour natural pig thyroid and then to Nature-throid which is also natural pig thyroid. I'm sitting at my computer 24/7 for at least 8 hours a day with very little exercise.

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This thread sucks *kitten*. So many already very slim girls trying to lose more weight so they can see a number they approve of on a scale. It's just plain sad in parts.

Light girls, not necessarily slim. I would know...

I'm 5'2.5" and today weighed at 110lbs though I am going to make sure it stays like that until my weigh in day before I count it.

50kg/110 was my original goal but I might try for one more kg while focusing more on body fat percentage and exercise rather than scale weight. I personally care more about a look than a number though.