Looking for 5' 5" starting at about 245

Firefighterwife
Firefighterwife Posts: 10
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I am looking for a few success stories to encourage me and can't wait to read about your success! Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    I am 5'5 and started at 234. I am down to 179. You can do it!!!!
  • MANDYG4400
    MANDYG4400 Posts: 4 Member
    I am right there with you. I am 5'5" 235...just starting over again with this. So far so good. Keep it up! Remember...its more about health than anything else. I don't want to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes...I am pre- on everything. I am only 37 and it is scary. I am making this change now! Good luck and keep coming back here. People are amazing on this site!
  • MANDYG4400
    MANDYG4400 Posts: 4 Member
    Congratulations! What were your little goals? Right now, mine is 5lbs a month.
  • sarahbrown1015
    sarahbrown1015 Posts: 92 Member
    I'm 5 ft 4 started at 289 and am down to 238!
  • FitToFifty
    FitToFifty Posts: 164 Member
    This is exactly where I was last news years. I am down 42 pounds last year, and am going for another 40 pounds this year.
  • tarachamp
    tarachamp Posts: 41 Member
    5'4 started at 221# size 18/20. Now I am 189# size 12/14 :) Aiming for another 30# loss this year and single digit jeans.
  • wendyj910
    wendyj910 Posts: 58 Member
    I'm 5'6 and started out at 255. I'm down 21 pounds in 130 days!!!
  • Bethann680
    Bethann680 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm only 5'2" but I started out at 238.8 and wore a size 22W and 2XL. In the last year I have gotten down to 136.2 and now wear a size 10 and medium! It is totally possible to do. I always said that I hated exercise but once I started and saw how it changed my body I found that I actually really love it. I look forward to going to the gym! Just stick with it.
  • darisey
    darisey Posts: 228 Member
    I started at 5'5 and 242lbs. I am now around 205 :)
  • EmmaleighM
    EmmaleighM Posts: 32 Member
    i'm 5'5... started at 278 and I'm down to 250!
  • carbfreak75
    carbfreak75 Posts: 1
    Do you guys work out alot ? I have 75 lbs I need to lose. I would like to lose 50 by june, just wondering how much exercise I would need to do in conjunction with my diet.
  • rockermom5
    rockermom5 Posts: 58
    I am 5'5" and started at 268 - down 21 lbs so far. You can do it! :)
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    Im 5' 3" and interested on how everyone is doing here. Im currently sitting around 216 and into week three of my health committment I set for the year.
  • gabriellejayde
    gabriellejayde Posts: 607 Member
    Do you guys work out alot ? I have 75 lbs I need to lose. I would like to lose 50 by june, just wondering how much exercise I would need to do in conjunction with my diet.

    I am around 5'4" and I started at 255. I've lost 52lbs in around 5 months. I just walk on the treadmill a few times a week for 30-45 minutes (I had to work up to that).
  • wendyj910
    wendyj910 Posts: 58 Member
    Do you guys work out alot ? I have 75 lbs I need to lose. I would like to lose 50 by june, just wondering how much exercise I would need to do in conjunction with my diet.

    I started of walking, and then that turned into jogging. I am up to 3 miles! I hit a plateau and needed something different. My boyfriend and I do Insanity. We have just over 2 weeks left. I love it and have surprised myself with what I can do. I've lost 8 pounds from that and an insane amount of inches...the last time I measured I had lost 4" from my chest, 5" from my waist and 6" from my hips! After Insanity we are going to start Combat.
  • asmile123
    asmile123 Posts: 5 Member
    I am 5'4.5" and i started at 265 a year ago. Today I am at 218. please feel free to friend me and hit me up for any advice. I didn't have any friends or outside motivation last year, but this year i am really looking to make some friends on here!
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
    I started at 264 and I am down to 224 so far.
  • samanthabernardo
    samanthabernardo Posts: 9 Member
    You can safely lose between 1-2 pounds a week by eating a calorie set amount. It is hard, takes a lot of documenting but if you want it badly enough...it can be done. I was 234 lbs back in 2008. I worked hard for two years and lost nearly 80lbs. I did it by keeping track of my calories, eating healthier and combining (couch to 5k) with YMCA water aerobic classes. I did not actually run until four months in due to my weight and how badly my knees had become.
    Warning though, I slacked off over the past two years, less and less working out and old eating habits creeping in. I am back up to 200lbs but can still run a 5k in 40minutes.
    Hope you find your path.
  • carrielofton
    carrielofton Posts: 89 Member
    I am 5'5" and am just starting back at 211.6 lbs. I am 37 years old and have a 6 1/2 year old.
  • aliciab307
    aliciab307 Posts: 370 Member
    5'5 here(thought I was 5'7 due to incorrect measurements :-( ), started at 234 July 29, 12, highest 241, I am now 182 as of 1/14/13
  • ReinaLorenz
    ReinaLorenz Posts: 88 Member
    so many great sucess stories here....

    5'5" start weight 265 June 2012
    current weight 203

    I work out 5 days a week

    feel free to friend me I am always on here
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    5'4" Started at 218lbs I am now 118lbs I am 33yrs old and between my hubby and me we have 6 boys (17 down to turning 1 in 4 days). It can be done and it can be done in a matter of months if you put your mind to it.

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  • Lcnena209
    Lcnena209 Posts: 60
    I am 5'5" and and lost 33 pounds and am starting my journey again to loose the next 30 pounds..... we can do it..
  • Christinesyear
    Christinesyear Posts: 100 Member
    Yay you! 5'5" I started at 255 in December 2011 (wow, I can't believe THAT). Down 39, looking to lose another 40+ this year! I'd love to have a bunch of people in the same boat!

    I work out at LEAST 30 minutes a day, been on MFP just over a year, started running this year, and earned my black belt. you can do it!
  • Blonde11
    Blonde11 Posts: 21 Member
    bump
  • strutdivastrut
    strutdivastrut Posts: 105 Member
    Hi I am 5'5. I started at 241 lbs. I weigh 217.16 lbs now. add me if you like.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    Started around 265 but then plateaued around 250 during June. I am currently 216 and I hope that by the end of this semester (1 year anniversary) I will be down to 170 .

    By the way I am 5'4.5
  • Jtellegen
    Jtellegen Posts: 10 Member
    I'm 5'4" and I started my weight loss journey at 248 and I started in February 2012. And after almost a year later I'm down to 185. :)
  • AsaraFuriosa
    AsaraFuriosa Posts: 293 Member
    Hi!

    I'm 5'5. Started out at 255lbs, currently I'm 159.2lbs and I'm goaling toward 140lbs. I work out 6 days a week and you can workout all you want but unless you start eating healthy, your not going to get the body you're looking for. You can do it! Just focus on what you want and make time for you!

    Good luck on your new lifestyle!! :-)
  • NatalieSkywalker
    NatalieSkywalker Posts: 231 Member
    I am 5'6" and I started at 251 and am now 185. Goal is around 155-160 depending on how I look and feel.

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