petite girls (5'3orunder) under 120lbs.
dpwifey
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Hi< I'm new! I'm currently 5'2 and around 112lbs. I would like to get back to 99-106. I would love to hear about petite girls fitness regimen and how to loose weight when you are already at a healthy BMI. Being a short girl and extra 5lbs looks like much more!
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I am 5'2'' at 108 lb, a bit of skinny fat...Currently I am doing P90X, before that I did 30 Days Shred. You don't get results overnight but slowly getting there...0
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I would suggest lifting weights, even lifting heavy, and not worrying about the number on the scale. I can't imagine being under 110, and I'm only 5'0". But then, I've always been one to lift and to build some muscle mass, so that I can look slammin' hot at 115-120. When you get your body fat down below 25%, even just under 20%, you can weight more and look really really good. And you get to eat more calories to maintain, too! (In my profile pic, I'm at 127, just for reference)
There are several great lifting programs out there. New Rules of Lifting for Women might be good because it specifically addresses women's concerns and issues. If you've never lifted before, you could even start out with something like Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. Or a couple of sessions with a personal trainer who understands you want to lift, not be a cardio junkie.
And don't worry, you'd have to really really really try to bulk up. Women just don't have the hormones for a lot of manly bulk.0 -
I am 5'3, I used to be 117-119 and found it very difficult to lose to get to the 110 I've always wanted. I'm currently preggo n started off around 140 but I'm hoping to get back down below 120 by new yrs, hoping still for 110. I plan on doing the 30 day shred, plus I love running. I have a bunch of jillian michaels dvds I will be mixing up with my running and yoga and other various things. Also thinking about trying p90x.0
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I'm 5'2" and now about 100 lbs. I've lost a little over 10 lbs in the last 6 months, mostly by watching what I eat through MFP and adding a little more exercise (mostly jogging). I find the MFP calorie goals to be pretty accurate so if I'm getting about 1200 calories on a day with no exercise I will lose weight. My daily calorie goal is now 1370 to maintain my current weight. To stay at 100 lbs I find that I still need to log my food, otherwise too many calories and unhealthy snacks will sneak in. I've been about 110 pretty much my whole adult life and now after having two kids I'm loving my new slimmer body.
Other than the food diary through MFP, my only good tip is to get plenty of sleep. I find it's so much easier to resist unhealthy snacks when I've slept well.0 -
Hello fellow shorties!
I am 4'11 and currently weight in at 116.5.
I completely understand about extra weight looking much worse on short girls. 5lbs makes a big difference. We don't have as much room to store it!
Here are some of my stats. I started with Zumba, currently am doing TurboFire, and next month Insanity and Hip Hop Abs! Feel free to add me, my diary is always open.
SW: 134
CW: 116.5
GW:112
I'd like to see how I feel at 112lbs but mostly I'd like to tone up.
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Thanks for the replies! I'm currently doing 45 min runs 6 days a week. And some strength training a few days a week. I eat a really clean diet but I don't calorie count. It just seems for shorter girls the extra lbs are harder to get off. Now that I'm 25 I notice my weight goes right to my booty and thighs, which my hubby doesn't mind, but I do! My stomach almost always looks flat (prob thanks to a good diet) I may kick up my cardio a bit to rid the extra lbs in the thigh area.0
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I'm 5'4" and was 100 pounds a few years ago down from 118 or so. I did not look good, in fact I had cellulite and flab.
Once I educated myself on eating right (and eating a lot more) and lifting weights, I gained 10 pounds of mostly muscle over the last 3 years. I still fit in the size 0-1-2 clothes that I wore at 100 pounds, and I look fit and healthy, not skinny.
What I learned was, it isn't healthy to be 100 pounds...nor does it look good. Instead of focusing so much on the scale, you should reevaluate your goals of looking hot and healthy...lift weights!!!!0 -
hmm there seems to be a lot of people REALLY into lifting here. I'm not a huge fan. I've done my fair share of it and I much prefer a barre or palites class. Or better yet, reformer. And as far was weight goes... I'm not SET on a weight. I just know what my body feels best around and even girls that "lift" and maintain a slimmer figure are still around 98-105lbs. For example...http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fit-employee-profile-katie-barnes.htm0
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Also I'm just barely 5'2 if that. 5'4 and 100lbs is underweight I think0
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First of all.. I love the fact that I can actually post here I am 117.5 and looking to get down to about 113-115. Currently this is what my workout regime looks like...
Monday; rest or 20 min yoga
Tuesday: 45 min treadmill intervals and 20 minutes strength
Wednesday: 45 min treadmill run and 20 minutes strength
Thursday; 20 min recumbent bike and 50 minutes toning (current Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones)
Friday: rest of 20 min yoga
Saturday: long run 6-10 miles (right now I am training for a half)
Sunday: run outside 4-6 miles
Hope this helps! Great thread.0 -
I'm in the exact same boat! I am the exact same height and weight! Before college I had never broken 100 lbs, and now I am just trying to get back to 105ish and get toned up. I would love to share recipes and fitness plans with you :-) It's hard to find other people our size to compare with!0
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First of all.. I love the fact that I can actually post here I am 117.5 and looking to get down to about 113-115. Currently this is what my workout regime looks like...
Monday; rest or 20 min yoga
Tuesday: 45 min treadmill intervals and 20 minutes strength
Wednesday: 45 min treadmill run and 20 minutes strength
Thursday; 20 min recumbent bike and 50 minutes toning (current Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones)
Friday: rest of 20 min yoga
Saturday: long run 6-10 miles (right now I am training for a half)
Sunday: run outside 4-6 miles
Hope this helps! Great thread.
I LOVE your workout schedule!0 -
I just started training for my first half too! When are you running yours and what schedule are you using?0
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I am 5'2" and currently 117 lbs. I would love to get down to 110-108 however I really don't think that will happen unless I completely stop exercising and just cut calories but I really don't want to be "skinny fat". I'm pretty muscular right now and love it.
In all honesty I think you would have a very hard time maintaining your goal weight. I was 105 once and it was extremely difficult for me to maintain that weight. My workout schedule is:
30 min of cardio and 45-60 min of lifting every day.0 -
I am barely 5'0" and weigh 106 last I weighed in. I use turbo fire, brazil butt lift, turbo jam, 10 minute trainer and many of the Jillian Michael's DVDs. I also take bootcamp type toning classes at the gym where they encourage women to lift more weight....not 5 lb weights. My problem is that I lose weight in my belly last apparently or I tone up there last. So although I'm at a healthy weight I don't necessarily like the way my body looks. Over the last 6 weeks I've added turbo fire to my workout regimen, started using a HRM to track my workouts and started tracking what I eat through MFP and stepped up my water intake and I've seen a huge difference....almost 8 pounds gone.....my arms and legs are looking more toned than ever. As far as my stomach....it's slowly starting to change.....nothing overnight that's for sure but it seems to be working.0
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I'm 5'2" and am currently 137 so I don't have much in the way of help to the OP, but I am happy to see a lot of petite ladies posting stuff because it has given me a ton of ideas! My ultimate goal is to be 120ish so all you smaller (in weight) ladies give me hope that it is possible! :flowerforyou:0
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I'm 5 2.
Sw 121llbs
Cw 116 llbs
Gw 112
Although it comes off so slow I can't imagine getting there!!! I don't do massive amounts of exercise not only do I not like exercising I find it hard with a job and 3 kids blah blah, however I have been doing 30 day shred relilgiously for last 4 weeks and that's certainly given a bit of definition! I eat at 1380 calories ish some days less some more. All you guys are my inspiration as it means its possible to drop the pounds!! I just don't want to lose any more off my top half!!!!0 -
I should clarify that at 5'2 and 112 is without working out for the past four months and "cheating" with eating out a lot more (and drinking :-/) then I normally would. I don't own a scale but when I am on my normal routine of working out and eating well I'm right around 100-105lbs. I once had gotten down to 92lbs but that was mostly due to stress. So my goal is just to get back to where I feel comfortable (100-105). I'm not necessarily trying to figure out what I can maintain, I've maintained 100-105 for a good portion of the last 7-8 years. I just want to meet some other active petite people so saying things like 105lb doesn't sound crazy.0
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I am barely 5'0" and weigh 106 last I weighed in. I use turbo fire, brazil butt lift, turbo jam, 10 minute trainer and many of the Jillian Michael's DVDs. I also take bootcamp type toning classes at the gym where they encourage women to lift more weight....not 5 lb weights. My problem is that I lose weight in my belly last apparently or I tone up there last. So although I'm at a healthy weight I don't necessarily like the way my body looks. Over the last 6 weeks I've added turbo fire to my workout regimen, started using a HRM to track my workouts and started tracking what I eat through MFP and stepped up my water intake and I've seen a huge difference....almost 8 pounds gone.....my arms and legs are looking more toned than ever. As far as my stomach....it's slowly starting to change.....nothing overnight that's for sure but it seems to be working.
I have the opposite problem! I gain all my extra lbs right in the booty and thighs! I almost would rather have a little tummy and toned legs! I guess the grass is always greener on the other side! 0 -
I should clarify that at 5'2 and 112 is without working out for the past four months and "cheating" with eating out a lot more (and drinking :-/) then I normally would. I don't own a scale but when I am on my normal routine of working out and eating well I'm right around 100-105lbs. I once had gotten down to 92lbs but that was mostly due to stress. So my goal is just to get back to where I feel comfortable (100-105). I'm not necessarily trying to figure out what I can maintain, I've maintained 100-105 for a good portion of the last 7-8 years. I just want to meet some other active petite people so saying things like 105lb doesn't sound crazy.
I completely understand that however as you get older your body DOES change and if you do workout you'll find that you're going to gain weight but it will be due to muscle. While I would love to get down to my goal of 108-110 since that's where I used to be years ago because I lift I know it will never happen.
While you might not achieve the 105lbs that you want with regular exercise -- which includes lifting weights -- and a clean(er) diet you'll gain muscle and slim down even if the scale doesn't say you have.
ETA: right now I'd be happy if I could get down to 115-113.0 -
I should clarify that at 5'2 and 112 is without working out for the past four months and "cheating" with eating out a lot more (and drinking :-/) then I normally would. I don't own a scale but when I am on my normal routine of working out and eating well I'm right around 100-105lbs. I once had gotten down to 92lbs but that was mostly due to stress. So my goal is just to get back to where I feel comfortable (100-105). I'm not necessarily trying to figure out what I can maintain, I've maintained 100-105 for a good portion of the last 7-8 years. I just want to meet some other active petite people so saying things like 105lb doesn't sound crazy.
I completely understand that however as you get older your body DOES change and if you do workout you'll find that you're going to gain weight but it will be due to muscle. While I would love to get down to my goal of 108-110 since that's where I used to be years ago because I lift I know it will never happen.
While you might not achieve the 105lbs that you want with regular exercise -- which includes lifting weights -- and a clean(er) diet you'll gain muscle and slim down even if the scale doesn't say you have.
ETA: right now I'd be happy if I could get down to 115-113.
I agree ^^^^
I don't think it's "crazy" that you want to achieve 105 pounds but I think you might be too focused on a number and not on slimming down and toning up. You can drive yourself crazy with numbers on a scale. I just wanted to point out that while the number on my scale is larger than it used to be, I'm actually smaller and firmer - my thighs and hips both went down in inches because my body fat went way down. And I did this through weight training and less cardio.0 -
5'2ish and im 124 and im pretty happy at this weight. I am very muscular and toned. As someone else stated the only way for me to get lower is to reduce my calories significantly and stop working out....I DONT WANT TO BE SKINNY, I WANT TO BE FIT.0
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I am 5'3 and 127 lbs. I used to be 164. I really don't think I can be any under 125 lbs lol. I like muscles and I don't care about my weight anymore0
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I'm just under 5'1 and I weigh about 105 lbs, which I'm very happy with. I've been keeping track of calories for a long time but I recently switched to focusing on adding a lot more protein and lowering fat. I have also been doing insanity for the past 2 1/2 months. My weight has stayed the same but I can tell I have more muscle tone and a lot less fat. I'd recommend really trying to add protein and doing strength training!0
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I'm 5'2" and I weigh 100 pounds, and at 18% bodyfat (I'm happy at that %). I have a very small frame. I've always been at this weight (I've even had two children). I am a dancer. I also lift weights 3 times a week. I eat around or over 2000 calories a day. I am firm, and I like my figure. There is no reason to assume that small people have cellulite or are unfit. There are all different ways to carry weight.
Sounds like we might have a similiar body type. My weight also goes to my booty and thighs (but I like that).0 -
I should clarify that at 5'2 and 112 is without working out for the past four months and "cheating" with eating out a lot more (and drinking :-/) then I normally would. I don't own a scale but when I am on my normal routine of working out and eating well I'm right around 100-105lbs. I once had gotten down to 92lbs but that was mostly due to stress. So my goal is just to get back to where I feel comfortable (100-105). I'm not necessarily trying to figure out what I can maintain, I've maintained 100-105 for a good portion of the last 7-8 years. I just want to meet some other active petite people so saying things like 105lb doesn't sound crazy.
I completely understand that however as you get older your body DOES change and if you do workout you'll find that you're going to gain weight but it will be due to muscle. While I would love to get down to my goal of 108-110 since that's where I used to be years ago because I lift I know it will never happen.
While you might not achieve the 105lbs that you want with regular exercise -- which includes lifting weights -- and a clean(er) diet you'll gain muscle and slim down even if the scale doesn't say you have.
ETA: right now I'd be happy if I could get down to 115-113.
I agree ^^^^
I don't think it's "crazy" that you want to achieve 105 pounds but I think you might be too focused on a number and not on slimming down and toning up. You can drive yourself crazy with numbers on a scale. I just wanted to point out that while the number on my scale is larger than it used to be, I'm actually smaller and firmer - my thighs and hips both went down in inches because my body fat went way down. And I did this through weight training and less cardio.
For being a fitness site where you meet other people are expand knowledge some people seem to be VERY close minded. I have stated twice I don't even OWN a scale. So you thinking I may be too focused on a number are a little off. When I am working out, and living my life the way I normally do I weigh right around 100-105lb without trying for that number. 5 months ago I was 102lb and I was not too skinny or sick. I compleatly understand that some people at 5'2 look GREAT at 105, 110, or 115. It really depends on the body type.0 -
I'm 5'2" and I weigh 100 pounds, and at 18% bodyfat (I'm happy at that %). I have a very small frame. I've always been at this weight (I've even had two children). I am a dancer. I also lift weights 3 times a week. I eat around or over 2000 calories a day. I am firm, and I like my figure. There is no reason to assume that small people have cellulite or are unfit. There are all different ways to carry weight.
Sounds like we might have a similiar body type. My weight also goes to my booty and thighs (but I like that).
THANK YOU!0 -
I'm 5'2" and I weigh 100 pounds, and at 18% bodyfat (I'm happy at that %). I have a very small frame. I've always been at this weight (I've even had two children). I am a dancer. I also lift weights 3 times a week. I eat around or over 2000 calories a day. I am firm, and I like my figure. There is no reason to assume that small people have cellulite or are unfit. There are all different ways to carry weight.
Sounds like we might have a similiar body type. My weight also goes to my booty and thighs (but I like that).
THANK YOU!
Thank you also, for what you shared in this thread!0 -
I'm 5'2" and I weigh 100 pounds, and at 18% bodyfat (I'm happy at that %). I have a very small frame. I've always been at this weight (I've even had two children). I am a dancer. I also lift weights 3 times a week. I eat around or over 2000 calories a day. I am firm, and I like my figure. There is no reason to assume that small people have cellulite or are unfit. There are all different ways to carry weight.
Sounds like we might have a similiar body type. My weight also goes to my booty and thighs (but I like that).
I'm similar to this as well but my weight goes to my middle. I'm not a weight lifter though. I like cardio and do body weight exercises at home.0 -
I'm 5'2" and I weigh 100 pounds, and at 18% bodyfat (I'm happy at that %). I have a very small frame. I've always been at this weight (I've even had two children). I am a dancer. I also lift weights 3 times a week. I eat around or over 2000 calories a day. I am firm, and I like my figure. There is no reason to assume that small people have cellulite or are unfit. There are all different ways to carry weight.
Sounds like we might have a similiar body type. My weight also goes to my booty and thighs (but I like that).
I'm similar to this as well but my weight goes to my middle. I'm not a weight lifter though. I like cardio and do body weight exercises at home.
I'm with ya! Love the "will run for wine" 0
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