Calling all females 5'3 or shorter

bosst214
bosst214 Posts: 10 Member
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I am 5'2 and i want to lose 50 lbs total. I want to know if anyone would like to share their before and after pictures. Also if anyone rewarded yourself after a certain amount of lbs lost, what did you reward yourself with??
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  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
    I'm 5'4".... *kicks rocks* I get left out of everything! :grumble:
  • RemiLynn79
    RemiLynn79 Posts: 81 Member
    I'm with you Coe. I'm 5'4 as well. :grumble: :indifferent:
    I'm the last one picked in gym class.
  • cerenia
    cerenia Posts: 74 Member
    I havn't got any before pics nfortunatly, too afraid to take them! I'm slowly getting there - I tend to treat myself with an item of clothing every 1/2 stone (7lbs) lost - My first half stone was a top in my target size, my first stone, a dress, a size smaller than normal, but it fits (bonus!) I'm 5ft 3 btw ^^
  • ebonie101
    ebonie101 Posts: 95 Member
    hey! finally another shorty thread lol im 4'11 i just posted before and afters in the endomorphs thread but here goes again.
    old but i believe u can see difference.

    heres my back progress mostly toning actually
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    and heres my waist progress, from 35 to 29' couple months ago plan on taking new ones end of april

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    im 140 right now and my first real goal weight is 120 and i plan on getting an industrial ear piercing when i get there! so excited hopefully that will be june
  • poochsmom
    poochsmom Posts: 5
    I'm 5'2" AND A HALF! Yes the half is very important to me lol. I'm hoping to lose 50 lbs also and I have taken a before picture but I'm no where near my after picture goal :frown: I will say that the greatest "reward" I'm looking forward to giving myself is a shopping spree because when I lose all this weight nothing I have now is going to fit me. When I hit my halfway mark though it should be right around summer and I'm looking forward to rewarding myself with a cute swim suit because it's been a LONG time since I've swam in something besides shorts and a tshirt :embarassed:
  • PhotogirlTX
    PhotogirlTX Posts: 85 Member
    I'm 5'2" and my goal is to lose 90 pounds. Since December 3rd, I am down 31.3 of those pounds, giving me 58.7 more to loose! Right now, I don't have any pictures, but I am focused and this time, I know I am getting it off for good. Totally into the lifestyle change and loving the results! I've given myself a year to get this off.. but regardless of if I make that goal or not, I will be MUCH better off on December 3, 2013, than I was on December 3, 2012!

    As for rewards, I've given myself small stuff like a hair cut, a hair color, a new pair of jeans. If I ever get down to 175.00 I was going to treat myself to a new bathing suit (we have a hot tub) but I have one that fits, so what I did instead (a few pounds early) I bought myself two sets of compression capris for when I jog/run and a pair of compression socks.

    I think I will buy myself that nice bathing suit when I hit 150 and then when I hit goal! Other than that, I don't really have anything planned.
  • TDF31
    TDF31 Posts: 1
    Hello ladies my name is Tenisha I am currently attempting to lose 60 pounds and keep it off , however I know that support is everything so anyone that is in need of support and can give it please help me. I currently lost 4 pounds but I have a long way to go because my weight is 194 and I am 5"3 so as you ladies can read I really need to move into becoming a new me
  • ebonie101
    ebonie101 Posts: 95 Member
    Hello ladies my name is Tenisha I am currently attempting to lose 60 pounds and keep it off , however I know that support is everything so anyone that is in need of support and can give it please help me. I currently lost 4 pounds but I have a long way to go because my weight is 194 and I am 5"3 so as you ladies can read I really need to move into becoming a new me

    you can add me as a friend ill be glad to help :)
  • here
    here Posts: 69
    5'1". I lost 25ish lbs and ate maintenance for 2 months. Now I'm back on it. Wouldn't mind some short, new, nerdy friends!
  • tiffanyjc12
    tiffanyjc12 Posts: 5
    I'm 5'2" and I'm not trying to lose weight, but I'm trying to get fit. I have a pic, but don't know how to share it on here. Anyway, I reward myself with nail polish or something small. I also have a calendar where I write down the days I work out, so looking at it and seeing that I did well is a reward all on its own :)
  • bmtmom03
    bmtmom03 Posts: 7 Member
    I am 5'3" and would like to lose 50+ lbs. I weighted 184 when I had my son 9 years ago and got back down to 130 (I weighed 118 when I got pregnant). I am back up to 175 now and feel awful. I'm always tired and out of breath doing simple tasks. My son is very active, so I am trying to lose weight and get in better shape to stick around for him.

    I would love some new friends, so you can add me. We can help motivate each other!!
  • pfgaytriot
    pfgaytriot Posts: 238 Member
    I've lost 74 lbs since 2011.

    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight: 220 lbs
    Current Weight: 146

    I used to reward myself with food. Like pieces of a certain cake I loved or alcohol. As I've gotten further with my weight loss, my rewards turned into new sneakers, bluetooth headphones, clothes, etc. I don't really care about the food rewards anymore. Though, I will indulge slightly for special occasions like a friend's birthday party or a holiday.

    When I reach my ideal muscle tone, I plan on getting a large tattoo on my left arm.

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  • craintiff
    craintiff Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 5'3", exactly. Losing the most pregnancy weight I've ever had to lose the most slowly I've ever lost it! But, now I've only got 15 pounds to go. That would be ideal; although even 10 would be awesome if I built a lot more MUSCLE. I'll ask my husband to do a before picture even though I am actually now down 50-53 pounds. I didn't do myfitness pal right away, and of course a lot of initial weight loss was having my baby girl. My profile says I am down 30 pounds, though. Yay!
  • ThisIsCharity
    ThisIsCharity Posts: 19 Member
    I'm just over 5'0 tall and I've got about 15 lbs left to lose. I've already lost nearly twenty. I was hanging out around 145 at my top weight and I'm down to 121 right now. Hopefully I'll be down to 105 soon. I don't have to get that weight though I just want to be firmer and less jiggly. Having two kids back to back did a number on my abs/thighs/bum!
  • DorisR184
    DorisR184 Posts: 471 Member
    Hey peeps :smile: I'm 5'1" and my profile pic is my before and after. My highest weight was 205lbs, and I would reward myself by going shopping every now and then, just to keep me feeling motivated. Especially since the scale doesn't always tell you the whole story... always remember to measure yourself :wink:
  • AngelsInThighHighs
    AngelsInThighHighs Posts: 247 Member
    I am 5'1, when i started this i was 140 pounds now im 123 pounds an staying there. Im curreny rewarding myself with a full back piece tattoo when i reach the level of BF% i want :) ive never not had love handles except now and ive certainly never seen my thigh gap until recently along with the line down my back :D.!!

    Before and after avatar
  • sarahmarieb36
    sarahmarieb36 Posts: 39 Member
    im 5'3" and have around 100 lbs to lose! i've got 10 of those pounds off but still working hard. i have a "reward system" for myself:
    25lbs lost :get a new tattoo
    50lbs lost: get a new outfit
    75lbs lost: get a new swimsuit (bikini, maybe?)
    100lbs lost: Vacation with the hubs.

    im looking forward to that first 25!!

    good luck with your goals everyone :)
  • carfamily08
    carfamily08 Posts: 179
    We're friends so I think you've seen my B&A pics but they're in my profile. I've gone from 170 to 127.

    But I reward myself with new clothes or makeup or shoes - it's a good encouragement when I can go buy a new pair of jeans in a smaller size and keeps me motivated to keep up the habits so they'll continue to fit too. I try not to use food as a reward because a big part of my lifestyle change is eating everything in moderation and enjoying all the same foods in better portions and making good choices most of the time. But that's not to say when I am doing really well I won't treat myself to a fun meal out or a bottle of wine with my husband too!
  • rachpetersen
    rachpetersen Posts: 265 Member
    I'm 5'2": SW=156, CW=144, GW=120...when I reach half of my goal weight (138lbs) I am going to reward myself with a brand new hairdo...think I may chop it all off and go for something totally different. Not sure what I will reward myself with at the very end though!
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
    I'm 5'1". I have some before and afters on my profile, but I'm still very much "in progress".
  • Kimwilllosetheweight
    Kimwilllosetheweight Posts: 1
    How did most of you start losing weight and how long did it take. BTW I work out everyday for about 1 hour and a half but i have only lost 2lbs in 3 weeks :frown:
  • zhvah18
    zhvah18 Posts: 158 Member
    I'm 5'1"
    SW: 173
    CW: 116

    I never did a reward system for myself. My first goal was 130 by last June which I achieved. I guess my reward was the satisfaction of knowing I succeeded.

    *edit to fix spelling error
  • zhvah18
    zhvah18 Posts: 158 Member
    How did most of you start losing weight and how long did it take. BTW I work out everyday for about 1 hour and a half but i have only lost 2lbs in 3 weeks :frown:

    It took me 11 months to lose the first 43 lbs. I didn't work out at all. Just ate at a deficit.
    I exercise now, for 30min to an hour 6 days a week. Started doing that last June.
  • Grabbit5
    Grabbit5 Posts: 9
    whenever I hit each 5 lb mark, i bought myself a big bouquet of flowers. little treats along the way helped me stay on goal, instead of one big gift at the end.
  • HollyLLillis
    HollyLLillis Posts: 113 Member
    Looking good, keep up the good work!!!
  • makena78
    makena78 Posts: 162 Member
    I'm 5 ft. I had my third baby 4 months ago. I just got divorced and I've never been so determined to get back on track. I have before pics stashed somewhere on my computer. I'm a size 10 right now though. Can't wait to fit in a size 4 again. Maybe even a 2.
  • Grabbit5
    Grabbit5 Posts: 9
    How did most of you start losing weight and how long did it take. BTW I work out everyday for about 1 hour and a half but i have only lost 2lbs in 3 weeks :frown:

    I did 3 weeks of NO grains, alcohol, or sweets. NONE. Then in week 4, I added one serving of whole grains daily. Other than that, I've basically made sure that everying is real - cannot stress that enough. If you are having chocolate, don't have processed milk chocolate - make sure it's at least 70% cocoa chocolate. If you're having yogurt, don't have zero calorie diet yogurt - make sure it's full-fat, real yogurt. The biggest piece of advice i've got, is eat REAL food - not chemical *kitten*-storm processed foods targeted and marketed towards us dieters. Best of luck to you!
  • ash012
    ash012 Posts: 34 Member
    bump
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    I'm 5'2.... started at 252 and currently weight 136

    Here is a before pic:
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    and after pic (from last summer)
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  • ichorica
    ichorica Posts: 475 Member
    Yay!! My short people! I am 5'2 started at 297 last year and am now 197 as soon as I figure out the picture posting thing ill share! My goal is 150 exactly nothing smaller weight wise for me.

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