Did any girls start out 220ish and about 5'7?

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  • MsKriss281
    MsKriss281 Posts: 91 Member
    I'm 5'5 and heavier than 220. I've done this before but did not maintain, this time will be different. Reading through here seeing the ladies already at the maintenance phase of their journey is an inspiration. Anyone can feel free to add me, I'm always up for inspirational friends.
  • JNALTBK
    JNALTBK Posts: 136 Member
    Hi ... I'm 5' 6-1/2" and started out at 221 lbs two years ago. Am currently 185.7 lbs. and would like to get down to about 160 or so. The first year, I lost about 25 lbs. and then gained and lost over and over the second year. So far this year, I've lost about another 10 lbs. and am determined to not let other things be more important than my health, my weight, and exercising. Try to walk or ride my stationary bike every day and do a few minutes of light weighs and stretching every day. I'm 67 years old and am finally learning that I need to control food, not have it control me. The thing is to never give up. If you fall down, pick yourself up and keep going!
  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 970 Member
    I started at 207. I'm not done yet, but losing can definitely be done!
  • tcs1012
    tcs1012 Posts: 30 Member
    I think the lowest I have been as a post-two-children adult was 170 pounds and I got there by going to the gym several times a week but didn't really change my eating habits at all. My husband and I joined MFP just a couple of months ago and I have already lost around 15 pounds so far. I have done this by (1) counting calories and, in general, eating better/making better food choices, (2) walking a couple of miles a day (during my breaks at work so I'm not actually sacrificing my time in the evenings) and (3) doing (well started) the 30day shred program (I had to drop out temporarily due to an un-related knee injury) and I'm also trying to drink more water. As you can see from my ticker I still have a loooong way to go!!!!! I would love to have any of you ladies as a MFP friend since we all seem to have similar weight struggles and goals.
  • Dencrossgirl
    Dencrossgirl Posts: 501 Member
    I started at 208 last week and im currently 202 :)

    You have great abs!
  • cndunkel
    cndunkel Posts: 5 Member
    I'm 5'8 last year when i stated i was at 248 now I'm 85 lbs lighter it is possible its not easy but well worth it
  • Tsmartin07
    Tsmartin07 Posts: 73
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    Before 235, Now 171
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    I started at 214, and 5'7.5". It can be done!
  • BuckeyeBabe10
    BuckeyeBabe10 Posts: 204 Member
    I'm 5'6 and I started at 225...right now I'm around 190... ...looong way to go still to 135, but it's all about continually showing up even after you falter. :o) You're not alone!
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    I'm 5'7" and started on 01/25/2013 at 224 lbs. I've lost 10 lbs in almost 7 weeks. It hasn't been coming off steadily - 6 lbs lost in the first 2 weeks and then nothing for 3 weeks and another 4 lbs in the past 2 weeks. Still working on figuring out what works for me.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member

    I LOVE YOUR LEGS!

    Thank you :smile:
  • megcan09
    megcan09 Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm 230 and 5'7 and I know what you mean about feeling huge! I just keep telling myself I won't be like this forever, and besides, all bodies are beautiful!
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    feel free to add me.
    i started out at 265 (at least) and now weigh on average 145.
    i'm 5'7"
  • simonsayzz
    simonsayzz Posts: 25 Member
    I was 223 and am 5'5. I've lost 73 pounds and have maintained it for a year now. You can do it!
  • SwimFan1981
    SwimFan1981 Posts: 1,430 Member
    Me!

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    Body after
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    Face after
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  • tatd_820
    tatd_820 Posts: 573 Member
    5'9 started at 250 and am currently at 182! I took it 5lbs at a time. It is duable. Slow and steady! Consistancy and good choices!!
  • AllAboutThatTreble
    AllAboutThatTreble Posts: 156 Member
    5'7 and highest recorded weight was 218lbs, but that was a few weeks after I started exercising and changed my diet so I'm 100% sure I was 220lbs+

    Right now I've been around 197lbs +/-2lbs for the past few weeks. I started lifting weights to try to save as much muscle as possible, so my weight loss isn't as fast as it was in the beginning. I may have gone down since last weighing in, but I won't know until April 1st (I only weigh in once a month).

    I'm definitely losing inches though, and my clothes have been getting looser and that's the most important part for me. Once I get near my goal weight (145ish) I'm ditching the scale completely.
  • kmc979
    kmc979 Posts: 99 Member
    that's me. i started 218 and am 5'7''. i'm at 193 now and hope to get to 150 though i know i'll be happy at 160. i don't really have any pics to post yet since it's only 25 pounds. feel free to friend me if looking for support.
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
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    I started on MFP about 238lbs, the "before" here is heavier than that, closer to 250 maybe... I never weighed myself.

    I'm 5'7 and in the "after" I weigh 180lbs.

    My final goal weight is around 155lbs, it's totally achievable, if you want a supportive friend, I'm always up for new pals :)
  • ranganayakee
    ranganayakee Posts: 67 Member
    When I joined MFP, I was hovering around 201 post pregnancy and I have lost about 22 lbs. Feel free to add me in.
  • LilChamp82
    LilChamp82 Posts: 55
    I'm 5'7" and at my heaviest..still two years ago...at 220lb. I'm down to 172lb at the mo.
    Lost 50lb without MFP in less than 5 month.
    Still got about 15lb to go but taking my time as I want to tone up as well.
  • laurenrenee1025
    laurenrenee1025 Posts: 100
    I'm 5'7" and started at 223 after having my daughter. I got down to 177 in a few months...but gained a bit back after a break up. I'll friend you!
  • sandi117
    sandi117 Posts: 445 Member
    I'm 5'10" and started at 210 (my highest known weight... I wouldn't be totally surprised if I've actually weighed more.) Currently at 187. It's always possible! There are many people part of the MFP community who have lost 50lbs, 75lbs, 100lbs, even more! It's only impossible if you're not willing to try.

    Feel free to add me! This goes for OP and anyone else on this thread. I love new friends! =)
  • LilChamp82
    LilChamp82 Posts: 55
    I'm 5'7" and at my heaviest..still two years ago...at 220lb. I'm down to 172lb at the mo.
    Lost 50lb without MFP in less than 5 month.
    Still got about 15lb to go but taking my time as I want to tone up as well.

    I'm the other way round!
    I lost 50lb after a break up! Did not eat for weeks..or just a bit of toast.
    I guess people take it differently....
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    i'm 5 foot 8.5 and my start weight was about 230. current weight is about 208, and thats in 67 days.


    Goal weight is 175 :)
  • Mski02
    Mski02 Posts: 28
    I start (again) today. I'm 5'7 and I'm 210lb
  • lorrmong
    lorrmong Posts: 10 Member
    I didn't expect such an amazing and motivational response! Thank you all so much, I can't wait to achieve what some of you have achieved and I hope we can all motivate each other to get there !
  • stefi2107
    stefi2107 Posts: 52 Member
    I'm 5'7 and started out at 267, I'm now at 146 ( I weight 6 pounds less than at my 6th grade height weight check in school) . It definitely can be done! Good luck!
  • jnagy9886
    jnagy9886 Posts: 48 Member
    I'm 5'6" my highest weight was 272 (post pregnancy) and I was 240 when I started MFP. I've been here for a little over a year now and I'm down to 209 lbs. Anything is do able as long as you put your mind to it!! Feel free to add me. I love to help and motivate others!
  • MrsR0SE
    MrsR0SE Posts: 313 Member
    You can definitely do it! I started out in January 2012 at 211lb and I'm now 157lb with another 10 to go (5'7"). Just stick to it and enjoy the changes and compliments along the way :)

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