Tall Gals Check in - Motivation for 5'8" and above

sreed016
sreed016 Posts: 97 Member
in Success Stories
Any gals here 5'8" or taller?

Looking for motivation/success stories/ in between stories or pics from my fellow tall gals.


PS - Forgive me if there is already a similar thread here. Looked a few pages back and didn't see one so I thought I'd start one up.

Thanks,
Steph
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  • Americanbabydoll
    Americanbabydoll Posts: 1,255 Member
    I'm 5'9" but I just started so I don't have any success stories yet LOL. Bumping for motivation.
  • FromHereOnOut
    FromHereOnOut Posts: 3,237 Member
    Me toooooo! I would love to see some visuals around 5'8" at goal weight. :bigsmile:
  • binglebandit
    binglebandit Posts: 531 Member
    I'm not a success story yet, but a work in progress. I have gotten past my halfway mark though! I've lost a total of 50lbs so far and am "overweight" working on getting to "healthy" BMI. I've been on MFP for just over half a year. 2013 is going to be my year to get "healthy"! :D

    Height: 5'11"
    SW: 247
    CW: 197
    GW: 165

    Best of luck to all of you, I know you can do it! Feel free to add me if you'd like. I've seen a bunch of other threads for tall gals, they pop up and die off, so I don't think there will be a problem with starting a new one. :)

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  • LadyMud17
    LadyMud17 Posts: 193 Member
    There is a group for us tall ladies :) Just do a search under groups and you should find us.:flowerforyou:
  • sreed016
    sreed016 Posts: 97 Member
    Let's see if I can figure out this pic posting thing since I suggested it...


    Before 5'8' 167 lbs wearing two pair of Spanx!

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    At Goal 134 lbs
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    June 2012 137 lbs Vow Renewal with My Awesome Hubby
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    Current - 150lbs and not so happy

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    I had gotten down to a size 4 at my lowest weight - I am still in a normal BMI range at my current weight but the size 4's don't fit at all and the rest of my clothes that do fit just don't feel right.

    Looking to drop the 15lbs and tone up this year!
  • lindsyrox
    lindsyrox Posts: 257 Member
    6ft here, sadly i dont have any pics from my highest weight 203lbs... but i'm down 20 and hoping to lose another 15 before summer! goal weight of 165 (or 160 if i feel its attainable).
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    5' 8" here and lost 110 pounds in one year and today is my two year mfp anniversary and I've kept the weight off. I posted about it today with pics. Here's the link.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844756-110-lbs-lost-in-year-one-730-consecutive-days-pics
  • liz729
    liz729 Posts: 1
    5'10" over here! Just got back into doing this, so I'm a definite work in progress! But, I'm working towards a goal of losing 100 lbs total. I'm at my biggest weight now that I've ever been. 270. Ugh.
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    5'8". My pics are in my profile.
  • dragerk
    dragerk Posts: 19 Member
    5'9" here! Just restarting after a lapse and gaining 10 lbs back (boo!). I actually checked this thread out mainly for goal weight inspiration! I'm not entirely sure what my goal should be. I'm currently 160 and my goal weight is set at 130, but I'm not entirely sure that's attainable for me and my body type (apple, with tendency to gain muscle). But we'll see!

    Feel free to add me and we can achieve our goals together!
  • ahern89
    ahern89 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm 5'8". At my heaviest in high school I was around 220.I managed to get down to about 165 before gaining a few pounds back when I went home for Christmas. So now I'm working harder so I can get to my goal weight of 155 before graduation, although I'm really looking more to getting my body fat percentage where I want it rather than the actual weight.
  • Ashleyyyb93
    Ashleyyyb93 Posts: 71
    5ft 9/10 :) You can add me if you like!! :D I will support you :) x x
  • muchadoaboutme2000
    muchadoaboutme2000 Posts: 86 Member
    5'8'
    SW 325 (4/2011)
    CW 197
    GW 160
    UGW 140

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  • karrieamandakeeps
    karrieamandakeeps Posts: 39
    I'm right at 5'8 and about 185 but I don't know if I could put up pics...too self conscious :)
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    Here! I'm 5'8" so I just make the cut. SW: 275/ CW: 199/ GW 1: 160
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    5'9, but not at success yet. The nice thing about being tall is that no one thinks I really weigh what I weigh :happy:
  • erinpooh
    erinpooh Posts: 90
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    Me at 190.

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    Me at 175.

    Currently just under 160 and hoping to lose around 15 more. I'm 6'1".
  • Tarapritchett
    Tarapritchett Posts: 21 Member
    5'11"! Starting at 227. :/ I weigh as much as I did when I was 7 months pregnant - yikes! Glad to see some other luscious tall woment here! :bigsmile:
  • simplyshannal
    simplyshannal Posts: 188 Member
    5'11" but just getting started so no success stories just yet so I will bump this for later. 2013 is going to my year to get healthy!
  • jkmiller82
    jkmiller82 Posts: 214 Member
    I'm 6'1 and have lost about 27 pounds so far using MFP. My starting weight was 231 and currently I'm at 204 I had lost over 30, but the holidays got the best of me so I'm working even harder to get to my goal weight of 160. Add me if you like! I'm always looking for motivation and people to motivate. I have a open food diary to friends as well and I log everyday. Best of luck to you all!
  • clehman71
    clehman71 Posts: 139 Member
    5'9" here. I started stared last February (had joined before that but never did anything with it) and never put my true starting weight as I was too embarrassed to admit to anyone.

    SW was 213
    CW is 171
    and I am looking at 160 for a weight, I'll decide when I get there if I want to go lower.

    I am making this a life style change. If I want to eat "those bad foods" I do, just not overdo. I try to stay within my calorie goals for the week. Workouts are actually something I enjoy and no longer that dreaded thing that I could find any excuse to avoid.

    I am staying with it. This has been great for the way I feel about my body and the way I feel about being healthy. I now enjoy the process of being healthy!
  • ElizabethRaeBarnes
    ElizabethRaeBarnes Posts: 74 Member
    I am 5'9'' and 25 years old. I was over 200 pounds in 2011. Now I am 164 pounds. I am trying to get to 130's again.
    My motivations/goals:
    ❀ Showing off my long *kitten* legs- I want them to be celulite free too!
    ❀ Running clears my head even though I look funny running.
    ❀ I have always wanted to have 'Hot skinny sex'
    ❀ I feel better when I am smaller and can study longer in college classes
    ❀ People/strangers treat me much better the smaller I am - odd how that works
    ❀ Flexibility- the smaller/healthier I am, the more flexible I am
    ❀ Living longer. I want to get the most out of my life.
    ❀ I gave my son up for adoption to protect him from a bad life/situation. When he meets me in the future I want him to like me and be proud of me rather than think, "Im glad she gave me away."
    ❀ Be a yoga instructor someday!

    I am eating clean and training 6 days a week to get to my goal! Who is with me?!
  • sandylion
    sandylion Posts: 451 Member
    Is 5'8" tall? My perspective must be skewed, growing up in a mostly Dutch community. 5'8" would be what I consider average, maybe a tad short.
  • IsleEsme
    IsleEsme Posts: 175 Member
    5'10". I'm at 158 right now having lost 32 pounds since July via mfp but I have weighed over 300 lbs in the past. I love the app. This is my 3rd go around with the weight loss and I've learned more in this 32 pounds than I did losing the pounds in the past.

    I'm looking to lose about 10 more pounds, but I'm happy where I am. 10 more would just be icing :)
  • mlgarcia5
    mlgarcia5 Posts: 2
    Hi gals,

    Congrats on your 50lb weightless!!! LOVE your before/after pics. I've NEVER posted or joined any kind of online group, but today is my day!! Your post struck me b/c I am tall also (5'8) and am starting today at 198 lbs. My goal weight is 160lbs. I can no longer blame my belly on my "baby" b/c she is now 3 1/2 years old. :) It's time for me to take control and start feeling comfortable/confident in my body and in my clothes again. I would appreciate any advice or motivation you could give...

    Thanks!!!
    I'm not a success story yet, but a work in progress. I have gotten past my halfway mark though! I've lost a total of 50lbs so far and am "overweight" working on getting to "healthy" BMI. I've been on MFP for just over half a year. 2013 is going to be my year to get "healthy"! :D

    Height: 5'11"
    SW: 247
    CW: 197
    GW: 165

    Best of luck to all of you, I know you can do it! Feel free to add me if you'd like. I've seen a bunch of other threads for tall gals, they pop up and die off, so I don't think there will be a problem with starting a new one. :)

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  • mbuczkowski
    mbuczkowski Posts: 8
    I am 5'10" and just started 5 weeks ago....down 25lbs...
  • julielittlefish
    julielittlefish Posts: 134 Member
    <---5-8 and around 140 in my profile pic, taken in October, still right around there give or take 3-5 pounds. At my heaviest I was 170. Lowest was 130, but I think I'm pretty good with where I'm at now. I CrossFit twice a week and am training for a half marathon. LOVE the muscles I'm getting!
  • mlgarcia5
    mlgarcia5 Posts: 2
    Our measurements seem almost identical. I just started today at 198lbs - I have a goal of 160 like you.
    Congrats on your amazing progress so far!!! Any tips for a newbie like me???
    Thanks!! :smile:
    Here! I'm 5'8" so I just make the cut. SW: 275/ CW: 199/ GW 1: 160
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    I'm 5'9", and went from 215 to 125. My before and after pics are in my profile. :)
  • faithchange
    faithchange Posts: 311 Member
    Started out June 2010 at 237...my heaviest! I'm 5'8....39 years old...two and have year later...167...goal weight 150 :) Pictures on my profile.

    Anythings possible!!!

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