Women 5'4" to 5'5" progress and how long did it take you?

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  • RunningMom42
    RunningMom42 Posts: 121 Member
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    I'm 5'4", 34 and i've been on MFP for 130 days. This is my first real attempt at weight loss.
    Start Weight- 194 (snug size 16, XL)
    Current Weight - 164 (loose 14, M/L)
    I put 2 pounds back on since Christmas, but I'm hoping to get to -35 pounds by mid January for my 35th birthday.
    I'm not sure what my ultimate goal is. 120-140 is a good range, but I think I'd like to be in single digit pants. I can live with a size 8. Judging by my family tree, I'm not meant to be a size 2.
  • illixer
    illixer Posts: 5
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    I'm 5'5 1/2. I started July 1, 2012 and lost 30lbs by October. I started off at 162 lbs and now weigh 125 as of this morning. It has taken me a while to lose the last 7lbs, but I lost the 30lbs fairly fast and easily.

    I didn't exercise. Just changed my food choices & practiced portion control.

    Check out my low calorie recipe blog on Tumblr:

    http://conKOctions.tumblr.com

    I'm the QUEEN OF 300 CALORIE MEALS! :)

    Good luck in your journey! It's so worth it!
  • Kandyhar
    Kandyhar Posts: 95 Member
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    I'm 5'5 and 40 years old. I started here about 2 years ago at 160 pounds, but since it was December, I didn't have any real before photos in a bathing suit. I got to my goal weight in 6 months, then lost a little more, then gained a little back while strength training.

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    I follow IIFYM (if it fits your macros) which means I'll eat pretty much what I want, as long as I reach my nutrition goals. I still have pizza, pasta, bagels, bread, baked potatoes, rice, etc. I'm currently eating about 2300 calories a day to maintain.

    For exercise, I run 3x a week (about 10-15 miles a week) and lift weight s 3x a week (Stronglifts 5x5).

    You look so freakin awesome! I just took some restart before pictures (midway) and I pretty much look like your before photo, would love to be fit at 135. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
  • Kandyhar
    Kandyhar Posts: 95 Member
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    I'm 5'4", 34 and i've been on MFP for 130 days. This is my first real attempt at weight loss.
    Start Weight- 194 (snug size 16, XL)
    Current Weight - 164 (loose 14, M/L)
    I put 2 pounds back on since Christmas, but I'm hoping to get to -35 pounds by mid January for my 35th birthday.
    I'm not sure what my ultimate goal is. 120-140 is a good range, but I think I'd like to be in single digit pants. I can live with a size 8. Judging by my family tree, I'm not meant to be a size 2.

    Excellent work so far!! I know what you mean... I could never be a size 2 either!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
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    Excellent work so far!! I know what you mean... I could never be a size 2 either!

    Don't sell yourself short. I am not a small build, no one ever looks at me and calls me tiny, I'm broad shoulder, solid bone, good "German" build.

    I lost weight, to what I thought was a goal weight, then did p90x, then insanity. I'm now a runner. I didn't set out to lose more weight, but I did, but what I really lost were inches and sizes. Never say never.
  • em3120
    em3120 Posts: 154 Member
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    I’m 5’4”.
    SW: 156 and size 10 (I had a lot of belly fat though!)
    CW: 122 and size 4 (some 2’s though and one of my 4’s is starting to get baggy!)
    GW: 115 or 18% BF, whatever comes first

    I eat 1500 calories a day and I do pilates, dance, and HIIT. I just joined a gym though so I am going to start some lifting!


    Oops, to answer your question, it has taken me 8 months to get to this point. I'm hoping to reach my goal before spring break!
  • s_hannon
    s_hannon Posts: 43
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    I'm 5'3.5 lol. Start weight was 221 and I'm currently at 170. I have been as low as 162 but put a few pounds back. This weight loss took probably 10 months or so. My ultimate goal is 145 and I will then reassess. Feel free to add me if you'd like some additional support :) Great job so far :flowerforyou:
  • Lor213
    Lor213 Posts: 5 Member
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    I'm 5'1 and it took me 2 months to lose 19lbs WITHOUT EXERCISE but I've plateaued for months so now I'm going to start running.

    SW: 184 (size 12)
    CW: 165
    GW: 135
    UGW: 120
  • Lizlicious2187
    Lizlicious2187 Posts: 178 Member
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    5'5" 25 y/o here :-)
    SW: 186/187 ish (highest was 190 Jan 1st, 2012); size 12/14 some 16s
    CW: 150.4 (this morning!) size 8/10 the occasional 12
    GW: 140-145...really looking to lower my BF%

    I lost the first 25 pounds pretty quickly. The last 10-12 has taken about 5 ot 6 months.

    186 lbs
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    This morning! 150.4 lbs
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  • Chelkb
    Chelkb Posts: 65 Member
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    Thank you ladies! You are so accountable for your actions and now it is time for me too. I am currently 5'6' and 143. I have been having problems with degenerative disc issues lately but that is no excuse. My goal is to lose 13 lbs. I want to lose 1 lb per week and increase my strength. I love running and cardio but certainly need more work with strength training. I will post pictures soon.
  • fightininggirl
    fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
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    It took me 15 years of ups and downs. SW: Size 26 W 250 pounds

    summer 2012 200 pounds

    CW 197 pounds

    my goal weight is 135 pounds
  • Clemsonmom
    Clemsonmom Posts: 92 Member
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    Thanks for all of the stories. I really need the encouragement!
  • Caguppie
    Caguppie Posts: 53 Member
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    I was a 10, sometimes 12 or 8 at 135lbs (and I'm 5'4"). jealous of all you girls with the waists!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
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    i am 5'4"
    my highest weight was around 127ish lbs, as shown in the first picture. this was taken in mid january of 2012
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    this photo taken today in a dressing room, at 104 lbs
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    can't really tell much of a difference, sorry

    i was wearing around a 5 or 7 in juniors, now i am around a 0/1
  • lilteeraw
    lilteeraw Posts: 261
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    it took me maybe 8 months?
    140 lbs to 110 lbs
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  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
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    I started in late September 2012 about 3 pounds less than my heaviest (I was 168 at my heaviest, and started around 165)

    SW: 168 (from heaviest) 165 in September Size 12-14 depending
    CW: 147 Size 8's are not snug, but definitely not falling off.
    GW: 128 (then will see once I get there.

    I have a couple bad pics of my loss so far
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  • heatherloveslifting
    heatherloveslifting Posts: 1,428 Member
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    5'4"- I started about 167, now 138, size 6. It has taken me since march, but I am 41 and would rather lose slowly than be miserable, have my hair falling out, loose skin, slowed metabolism, and whatever other horrors happen on low cals! Anyway, I want to lose a little more, but I think the results are worth the wait! Good luck! You can do it!

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