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

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  • marshmallow8978
    marshmallow8978 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm 5'11, and just had a baby a few months ago so I'm at my highest weight 197. Being tall is both a blessing and a curse. I don't look horrible at this weight, so its hard to get motivated, even though I am "overweight". My goal is 170lbs. I've done it before (well twice, after each of my previous pregnancies)
  • mkshearouse
    mkshearouse Posts: 2
    5'9 Just started....143 today pic was taken at 150. Looking to hit 125 by summer:)
  • Psychedelicately
    Psychedelicately Posts: 81 Member
    I'm 5'9, my starting weight was 205 and I'm down to 181. I don't feel like there is a big difference in my photos... hopefully in another 10 lbs or so?! My goal weight is 150-160. Feel free to add me!
  • TravelDog14
    TravelDog14 Posts: 317 Member
    5'10"
    Mid-June 2012 I started at 225 pounds.
    At my last weigh-in I was 163 pounds.

    I'm 3 pounds away from my goal of 160 pounds.
    Hoping to hit my goal this time next month.

    And I'm 49 years old.
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    I'm 5'9" but I just started so I don't have any success stories yet LOL. Bumping for motivation.

    Mine is exactly the same as hers...same height...same weight loss.
  • rlinz123
    rlinz123 Posts: 30
    Thanks to everyone for posting and especially those of you who shared pictures! This is very inspiration. (Bump!)
  • GonnaBSkinnee
    GonnaBSkinnee Posts: 10 Member
    you are all amazing! hopefully I can be posting my success on this board a year from now.
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/848779-53lbs-down-with-pics

    I'm 6'2 and I've dropped 53lbs so far. Went from 285 to 231 and still going. Pics at the above link.
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    Check out my pics


    5'8" 124#
  • talltulsan
    talltulsan Posts: 1 Member
    5/11 here currently at 234 lbs. Dont have many photos downloaded yet cause I just got started on this site but on my profile pic is a full body shot of me at 240 lbs awhile back. I will post more pics soon. It definately keeps one motivated when seeing others approx. the same height on their journey to loosing weight.
  • Queen2day
    Queen2day Posts: 68 Member
    Bump. What a great job you ladies have done. I hope to do just as well.

    5'8"

    SW: 338
    CW: 295
    GW: 185 (maybe lower, not sure as I haven't been under 200 in several decades.)
  • frecklegrrl
    frecklegrrl Posts: 11
    I'm 5'10" but don't have success stories since I'm only a small part into my journey! Bumping this for motivation/inspiration.
  • danceym
    danceym Posts: 20 Member
    I'm 5'10-3/4", or that's what I keep saying but aging has shortened me a wee bit. :)

    I gained all my weight with kids and stress, and of course food. I have lost before but this time around I am working on my mental health at the same time, the goal is to concur the illness and the symptom together. At 53 I don't have too many more kicks at the cat.

    Cheers
    Mary
  • tammilk
    tammilk Posts: 86 Member
    I'm just over 5'8". Right now i'm about 190. I've gotten down to 150 and looked really good but that was mostly dieting and now working out. I did the full 90 days of P90X a few years ago (after getting up over 175) and only lost about 5lbs but a TON of inches and i LOVED the way i looked at 170 after doing P90X. I looked fit and thin! So i would like to get to 170 with working out and dieting and then re-evaluate then.
  • cowgirlslikeus86
    cowgirlslikeus86 Posts: 597 Member
    I am 5'10"

    January 2012
    194.2 lbs

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    July 2012
    175lbs

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    I have gained a couple lbs since then but I am on my way back down again
  • Yasmine91
    Yasmine91 Posts: 599 Member
    Hiya, I'm 5ft 8inch, I'm about a quarter of the way at my goal lol I've lost 14lbs so far :)
  • stephanie40403
    stephanie40403 Posts: 98 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.

    I agree. There are some people on here who consider themselves tall @ 5'7". Perhaps it's all about perspective.

    I am 5'7' barely, and everyone considers me tall, so therefore I have always felt like a giant :(
  • hitherepenn
    hitherepenn Posts: 1
    I'm 19, 5'10.5 (179.2cm), started at 220+lbs, went down to 150, then back to 190... now i'm trying to get to 140 without crash dieting!

    I find I have to lose at least 14lbs before i start to notice a difference - seriously frustrating!
  • CynTX82
    CynTX82 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm 5'8... Just started my journey so I've only lost 4 pounds so far, but I hope to have as much success as many of you have!

    Everyone is welcome to add me! :)
  • estrobabe
    estrobabe Posts: 337 Member
    5'9 :)

    Feel free to add me anyone :)
  • norcalbeezy
    norcalbeezy Posts: 220 Member
    I'm 5'9 :)
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  • purpleroxmysocks
    purpleroxmysocks Posts: 137 Member
    I am 5'8.5" haha I am currently 160, I was 240 and I would like to get to 140, but we'll see...that may be too thin for me personally.
  • ewak1280
    ewak1280 Posts: 11 Member
    Wow Wee! You look great... I'm 5'11, and got a ways to go! your pics are very motivational! Thanks
  • emilybrianne15
    emilybrianne15 Posts: 31
    I'm 5'10! I started out at 226 and now I'm at 169. I'm hoping to get down to about 140!

    Lots of great progress on this topic! Great motivation. Wooohoo tall girls! :) haha
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    I was here looking for motivation to keep going and found a lot!! Thanks everyone!

    So I thought I would share my progress pics...I dont have a new one but have been stuck losing only 3 pounds since September...in this pic I was 199 down from 268. I am 5'9".


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    Edited to add this one where I am not hiding any fat rolls behind my girls. :)
    I have lost only 5 pounds since this pic, but about 3 inches off my waist. I need new pics.

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  • magikaye
    magikaye Posts: 1 Member
    You look amazing!!
  • bear0624
    bear0624 Posts: 5 Member
    Just started this journey about 2 weeks ago and going strong! Already lost 12 lbs and my goal is to be at 180 and Im 5'9 ish ( sometimes 5'10) !

    SW 245
    CW 233
    GW180
  • katrwal
    katrwal Posts: 336 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.

    where did you grow up? can i move there? :happy:

    5'9" - pics in my profile - been here almost a year... feel free to add me :D
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    I'm 5ft 11. I started at 229lbs, am now 192lbs ( 37 lbs lost) I had lost 50lbs but put those pounds back on again during the latter part of last year. I'm back on track now though, and want to hit 170 in the next six months. Wish me luck!
  • kbmomma42
    kbmomma42 Posts: 52 Member
    I'm 5'8, but 5'9 in the old playbook - lol....what great motivation - keep it up everyone! I only weigh in with my doctor every two weeks, so next week will be the first - thanks for helping me stay on track! So far, MFP has been just what I needed!

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