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

Yep, this is me. I'm 5'7" and started MFP last week at 224. I got a Fitbit this week, which has really helped me get moving.

I definitely need fitness pals to help me keep moving. I love these success stories! Anyone willing to encourage is very welcome to friend me, too! I'm sending some friend requests now, also!

I started on January 7th weighing 237lbs at 5'7! Today I am 208. It can be done you just need to believe in yourself and stick with it. I am more careful with my food choices and do at least some physical activity everyday.

I'm 5''7" and as restarted on Monday @ 209 lbs. I had a bad doctor's visit last week to go over my blood results, and my doctor put me on a very strict diet for the next 2 months. So here's to staying motivated!

I am 220.2 and 5'5'' hoping to get down to 160!

It absolutely can be done and it will very likely be the single best thing you ever do for yourself.

I'm 5'6 and when I started MFP in April last year I weighed 236 (and I had dropped a few pounds before I dared set foot on the scales!) and a UK size 20.

I really worked hard at it across last summer, diligently recording what I was eating using MFP and sticking to 1200 calories (apart from Fridays - treat day!) and exercising 5+ times per week (mostly cardio). I lost 50lbs by my 6 month MFP anniversary and was down to a UK size 14.

I've slacked off a bit then. Still going to the gym reasonably regularly doing a mix of cardio and resistance/weight and keeping an eye on what I eat but not dieting strictly. So only 7lbs more since then but definitely toned up a little too and comfortably a UK size 12 now.

At 236 last April


At 190ish last August


And in the 180s at Christmas


PS: My journey's not over. It's back into strict mode for me and trying to lose the final 25lbs before summer starts!

I'm 5'6" and currently 225....In 2009 I was 155 after a year of working my buns off (literally). After some heart issues and general lack of motivation (which got me back to 225) I'm finally ready to join you all on the weight loss adventure!! We can do it!! :0)

Yes ma'am! My heaviest was close to 230. I'm now 203-205 after slipping up last year. Got down to 179 before getting seriously distracted. It is possible and sweetie, you'll see the changes

it can be done! 2 years ago, i weighed 253....i lost 70 in a year, have gained 15 back.....right now, i am 201 and trying to get to 165-170.

Yes! I am 5'7 and started out at 228! I am now hovering around the 200 mark. (i have been below it and back up a few times over the past year (trips home always ruin me haha!) but am back on the long haul to success!)

Anyone may feel free to add me! I've got similar stats and goals! We can do it!

started at 227 and now 185. it is attainable. I didn't think I could do it. My excuse was when i quit smoking I gained weight because of that. You can do it thru planning and the great support of mfp friends.

Yep.....5'7. My heaviest was 236lbs. I started mfp at 192. I'm now 167. I still have some weight to lose. my current goal weight is 150. I think i will reevaluate after i reach 150 though. either way, I plan on being here a long time after i reach goal weight. it most certainly can be done. I find it gets easier and easier as time goes by.

yip, me. Started at 256 about 4 years ago. Lost 50, kept it off.
Started here last Jan (2012) and lost 50 more in 8 months.
Size 8 now.
Was 147, but back up a bit, 156 today, on a good day 152.

But feeling good and eating well and I never felt starved or had to exercise like mad.
One day at a time, you can do it.
You WILL!

i'm 5'9 started at 242 and im 200 currently.

Bump, I want to keep track of this thread. I am currently around there!