Young Athletic women 5'2ISH and 110-125lbs who actually eat

I'm 38, at my goal of 136 lbs @ 5'7". I eat 1650 calories w/o exercise and about 1900-2100 on days I do workout (5 days per week). I do one day of heavy lifting/barbell and 4 days of cardio/running. I eat 30/30/40..... Protein/fats/carbs. I strive for clean eating.

5'1"
130lb
22%bf
currently doing a slow cut on 1850 cals/day, aiming for maybe 18-20% bf, but still lifting for making strength gains

In the exact same boat as you unfortunately i'm still inbetween that stage of going with low cal or upping, between 1300-1500 has lost it steadily for me up to now but i think it is definitely harder now my body has adjusted to the drop in calories trying to loose the last 10lbs is proving so difficult im 124lbs at the moment and i've been here a while. :L

Lots have suggested to me eating between 1600-1800 and starting into the weight training to tone up my body fat but i'm still nervous of hurting myself starting the weight training but very much considering buying NWOLFW and going for it....as you can see don't have much helpful advice for you but from what i've heard upping the calories is the way foreward along with strength and or HILT.

Hoping some others will reply with some useful tips .

49 years
5'0 tall
110 lb.

I'm netting around 1700 after exercise. I think 1700 calories is my maintenance for me. I try not to weigh myself often, but I'm pretty sure I'm around 110 lbs.

It's gotten harder to burn calories as I've gotten older. I like to eat--not restrict food.

Hi! Our stats are quite similar, I am 5,2 and am now at my goal weight of 103.5 lbs. I am 30 and have 3 kids. I try to eat healthy but leave plenty of room for yummy things too!! I can't cut things out or it will make me crave them. I have just learned to control portions and I try filling myself up with healthier things so that I don't get bad cravings. I do not feel like I am on a diet at all, I just exercise and enjoy food and life. Everything in moderation Feel free to add me if you want to look at my diary.

I'm 25, am 5'7'' and weight 135 lbs. I'm not necessarily looking to lose weight, but rather lean down just a little and gain more muscle (which in the end might result in weight gain). As for platueing, it's a real problem. I was 120 lbs in high school, but slowly gained 15 pounds in my early 20s (not the 'freshman 15,' but rather my body developing and getting more 'womany,' haha). I've never been able to lose more than 5 lbs of that weight, but neither have I gained weight. Staying full is tough, and I too fatigue when I don't get enough calories (which for me is just under 2000 a day). Sorry that wasn't much help... but you aren't alone!

All of this is pre-pregnancy... I'm 35 weeks preggers at the mo! :-)

I'm 5'3, and was usually around the 125lb mark. My profile pic is me pre-pregnancy.

Tbh I didn't massively count calories, but I'd have a high protein breakfast (normally protein shake, 250cal), snack (150cal), chicken salad for lunch (300, homemade no dressing), fruit for snack, then a home cooked dinner and most nights a bit of a pudding :-)

I was at the gym 2/3 times a week, loving a bit of HiiT or circuit work! :-) I didn't eat a low calorie diet, I was just mindful of what I ate... If that makes any sense?

Nowadays I'm 151lbs with 5 weeks of pregnancy to go! :-)

Height: 5' 1"
age:36
starting weight: 136
current weight: 122
goal weight: 115

I do the 30-Day Shred five times a week. Sometimes I do other things in addition to that. I told MFP that I was only going to work out 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week, so it gave me a net calorie goal of 1200 calories. I wear the Fitbit One, and that is how I track my calorie burn. I'm currently nursing a 13-month-old and not counting those calories, so that probably helps, but I would totally cheat if I didn't eat my "exercise calories". I end up too hungry. I also find that coconut milk or oil helps my metabolism. It is also my "I'm really craving something creamy and sweet" snack. I want to lose weight, but I guess I don't care if the number decreases as long as I can fit back into those size 1 jeans I wore after child #2 when I was dishwashing in a local restaurant. By the way, I'm breastfeeding baby #4, my girl after 3 boys. Anyone, or all of you, can add me. :-)

I have some similar stats:
Age 36
SW 130
CW 122
GW 115-118 ish
Eat betw 1450-1700 cal

Those last 5 or so pounds are really a b**** at our height, huh?! I've been at a REAL plateau for about 3 months, but a few weeks ago I tore my calf at a Step Aerobics instructor training and have been forced to take a break with the cardio. It's really hard because I love the way a good cardio session makes me feel, and I love having those 300-400 extra calories to eat! I love food!! BUT, since my injury I've been doing weightlifting with upper body only (because I can't stay home and do nothing...lol) and cut my calories and my carbs, focusing on trying to eat tons of protein and veggies, and I think I might be busting through this plateau! The scale moved for the first time in months and my body looks leaner and more defined, even though I'm barely working out! Sometimes I think an exercise break and a big switch-up in your diet can actually help more than months and months of working out like crazy and being "pretty careful" with calorie counting. Just my personal experience... good luck to all you fellow shorties, I might FR some of you!