Any 5'6 women out there who lost 70 lbs?

leighdiane91
leighdiane91 Posts: 225 Member
in Success Stories
So I always see success stories about women shorter, or taller, or with more to lose, or less to lose, than me. All of the success stories are amazing and they are what keep me going sometimes! But... I think it would be really interesting to see someone who is the same height as me and around the same starting weight, who got to there goal of 70 lbs lost.


So any women who are 5'6, started around 200-210 lbs, and lost 65-75 lbs? pictures please?

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  • Overboard_Eater
    Overboard_Eater Posts: 105 Member
    I'm 5'6" and lost over 70lbs. Started by focusing on hitting my calorie goal and macro's 40% carbs, 30 protein, 30 fat and walking for 20 minutes 3 days a week. I started logging on April 26 (but really started losing in Feb by mostly lower calories and carbs) and have not taken a day off since. I'm now in maintenance, 140lbs, and training for a Sprint Triathlon. I have a FitBIt and used a similar device since June 2012. Totally motivates me every day to keep moving. I'm not good at posting pics but there are some in my profile.

    Good luck and read this thread; http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • secret_agent_meg
    secret_agent_meg Posts: 18
    Hi there! I'm somewhere around 5'6" and 5'7". I weighed 210 at my heaviest and am now at 137. I still have 13 more to go til I reach my goal, and I've started the 30 day shred this week to hopefully start toning. Here is a link to my results pics:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/904279-no-full-body-pics-until-now
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    right here! Ive lost a total of 74 pounds... started at 227, weighing 153 today. Im 5'6.75"


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  • secret_agent_meg
    secret_agent_meg Posts: 18
    Awesome job!!
  • michellenichole83
    michellenichole83 Posts: 119 Member
    Wow!!! That is amazing! You look like a completely different person!
  • TimeWillTell2
    TimeWillTell2 Posts: 126 Member
    You look great!
  • kegbail
    kegbail Posts: 47
    bump
  • wade78
    wade78 Posts: 141 Member
    right here! Ive lost a total of 74 pounds... started at 227, weighing 153 today. Im 5'6.75"


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    WOW!!! Well done. You dont even look like the same person. Amazing!
  • ktully93
    ktully93 Posts: 160 Member
    Bump to follow...also 5'6" with 20 more to lose.
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    right here! Ive lost a total of 74 pounds... started at 227, weighing 153 today. Im 5'6.75"


    c82cbcd2-6015-4c97-888a-41a4e9fcd827.jpg

    Taken TODAY
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    WOW!!! Well done. You dont even look like the same person. Amazing!

    haha, thanks! I can assure you that it is! I am just thankful that the second pic is me today. Lots of hard work PAYS OFF :drinker:
  • gingabebe
    gingabebe Posts: 165 Member
    thanks for sharing your pics, I have the same amount to lose, same height and build- you give me hope
  • bluebuggy1970
    bluebuggy1970 Posts: 70 Member
    I am 5'6" and in 2006 weighed 220lbs. I got down to (early 2010)by keeping a food diary in a little black book. I feel off the wagon, hit 40 and then got back up to 194. I joined in May 2012 and am down to 183 again and hopefully will be back at 167 again soon. I had some difficulty trying to balance work, family, school with exercise ... but it seems I might have figured it out. Maybe I will hit my goal in the next year. I only lost 50 the first time...but will get there again and will eventually reach 70!
  • LuvtheCubs
    LuvtheCubs Posts: 161 Member
    You look fantastic! Congratulations.
  • holliwood97
    holliwood97 Posts: 138 Member
    right here! Ive lost a total of 74 pounds... started at 227, weighing 153 today. Im 5'6.75"


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    MY GOSH> you dont even look like the same person. you look YEARS YOUNGER~~~~ GREAT job on your success. !!!!!!
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    5'6" and I've lost way more than 70lbs, but to be honest I had it to lose, I have about 80 to 85 more to go. I'm 19lbs less now.

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  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    I am 5'5 and a half, was over 200lbs, at least 204lbs and have lost 62lbs

    Also I am a grandma lol
  • Fit147
    Fit147 Posts: 209 Member
    A big bump on this thread! I'm 5'6.5" - SW 218.5 CW 196 GW 147. 22.5 pounds gone, 49 to go. So inspirational to see others with your frame transformed. Well done ladies!!
  • ChelseaAClanton89
    ChelseaAClanton89 Posts: 72 Member
    I'm 5'7 and I lost 72 lbs., reaching my lowest weight of 128 lbs. I'm currently trying to lose the last 6 pounds of pregnancy weight to reach my favorite size of 140.

    Close to 200 lbs.:

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    Me at 140 lbs.:

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  • ChelseaAClanton89
    ChelseaAClanton89 Posts: 72 Member
    x
  • aroberts0818
    aroberts0818 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm 5'7 and I lost 72 lbs., reaching my lowest weight of 128 lbs. I'm currently trying to lose the last 6 pounds of pregnancy weight to reach my favorite size of 140.

    Close to 200 lbs.:

    motivation4.jpg

    Me at 140 lbs.:

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    WOW! You seriously look like a teenager now!
  • ChelseaAClanton89
    ChelseaAClanton89 Posts: 72 Member
    LOL thanks...I feel great!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    I'm 5'7 and I lost 72 lbs., reaching my lowest weight of 128 lbs. I'm currently trying to lose the last 6 pounds of pregnancy weight to reach my favorite size of 140.

    Close to 200 lbs.:

    motivation4.jpg

    Me at 140 lbs.:

    DSC00414.jpg

    WOW! You seriously look like a teenager now!

    yeah, I dont know how old you are, but you look like you not only lost 72 pounds, but like a decade too!!! Impressive!
  • tcs1012
    tcs1012 Posts: 30 Member
    I have not been at this long so I don't have a big success story YET but I am 5' 5 1/2" with a SW of 220, CW of 203 and a GW of 130 so that is a total of 90 overall. Would love to have more MFP friends with common goals!!!!!!!!
  • dzinergrl18
    dzinergrl18 Posts: 105 Member
    right here! Ive lost a total of 74 pounds... started at 227, weighing 153 today. Im 5'6.75"


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    You look amazing! How long did it take you to lose all the weight? Great job!
  • Violetta86
    Violetta86 Posts: 150 Member
    Love this thread. You ladies look great!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    right here! Ive lost a total of 74 pounds... started at 227, weighing 153 today. Im 5'6.75"


    c82cbcd2-6015-4c97-888a-41a4e9fcd827.jpg

    Taken TODAY
    8380885_512.jpg

    You look amazing! How long did it take you to lose all the weight? Great job!

    Thank you!! Well, most of the weight came off in about a year or less, but the past year has been all about body recomposition and fat loss. Its a much slower process :wink:
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    Bump from this 5'6' girl with a goal of 70 pounds (I'm on my way!)

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