Any women who are 5'9"-5'10" with success stories?

Pamko57 · April 2013

I was 253 in December and 202 last Saturday. I'm 5'9."

I posted my story and pictures here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/950363-51-pounds-down-since-december-pics

mermaidme23 · April 2013

I'm 5'10 and have lost ~25 lbs. I'm on a 1250-1350/day diet.

ereckless82 · April 2013

I'm that tall, and hit my goal weight about 3 years ago (highest weight was 233 - dropped 80lbs total). I'm a bit up again, but in the process of working it off. When I was losing the majority of my weight the first time, I avoided counting calories and just focused on when I was hungry. When I did eat, I would eat high protein, lean and healthy fats and as low calorie as possible.

HelenDootson · April 2013

<<<Very do'able!!

newdaydawning79 · April 2013

I'm 5'9" and started at (ugh) 288.6. As of this morning I'm at 243.

Still have over 70 to go to get to my goal but that's a huge chunk of it gone, thanks to making good choices and the amazing support system I have found here!

Aparz1 · April 2013

I'm 5'11" so a little above the hight you were talking about but started out at 240 and currently weigh 174. It took me a while, I'm about 1.5-2 years in now and want to lose another 24 lbs or so but I know it is doable for the first time in my life. Just stick with it and you'll get there!

tbetz1 · April 2013

<<<<< Here is a current before and during pic
But Im 5'9", started around 234ish and now am 187, not sure where I will end up but my weight is still going down.
It has taken me 8months so far but worth everyday. I eat 1900-2200 calories a day, lift weights and run.

mandilwebb · April 2013

I'm 5'9" / 34 years old... Back in 2000 I hit my highest weight ever- 254 lbs (size 22), and was miserable. I dieted and exercised a little and was down to 175-180 (size 14) by 2006. In 2008 my hubs and I were expecting our baby girl and I gained sooo much while preggers. After she was born I don't know what I weighed but I was in a snug size 18. I dieted and got back to the 180's (size 14) but I still wasn't happy. Last year I found MFP , started eating loads healthier and working out regularly. I'm still a work in progress- trying to tighten up the remaining jiggly bits- but I'm down to 163-165 (very loose size 12). I'm in better shape now than I was in high school (why didn't I do this sooner ~face palm~). It's amazing to feel hard muscle where it used to just be flab and I love being able to do anything and keep up with my four year old

You can reach your goals- I promise!

Emmielia · April 2013

Im 5ft 9 and i have just started insanity. In Jan I was 229 now im 196.5

Hoping to lose quite a few lbs with Insanity!!

Edit: Ive increased my cals to 1560.. As its such an intense workout for me. And my lowest weight was 178 before I got pregnant with my sons 18 months ago

neu27 · April 2013

I'm 5'9. I started at 209.8 currently down to 177.8. It's been about 71 days. I'm calorie counting to 1600, and doing insanity. I was running/jogging/walking 2-3 miles 6 days a week with insanity but recently insanity has turned up the heat so I don't know when I'm be on the treadmill again. Cardio and "diet" is the best thing for losing. So I try to keep the cardio up more than anything.

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iggylove123 · April 2013

I'm 5'9.5" and this morning my scale said 166

Since the beginning of November I've been going to my school's rec center at least 4 days a week to do at least 30 minutes of cardio. I LOVE my crosstrainer

I started out weighing just over 200 and my clothes were too tight. I NEEDED to change so I started dieting and exercising! My mom had to put darts in all of my shorts to make them smaller and I ever ordered two size 10 shorts from American Eagle!

You can lose the weight!

79kimmy · April 2013

Feel free to add me as a friend. I have before and after pics in my profile. I started MFP 14 months ago at 230 Ibs, currently 178. My goal weight is 160. I am 6 ft tall.

lobo_a_gogo · April 2013

I'm 5'8"...
SW: 240ish

CW: 203

but still working on it!

kazzsjourney · April 2013

i am 5"9 and I started at 380 pounds and as of this morning i was 193 pounds. Here are some pics

At 380 pounds

193 pounds (current still want to lose another 35 pounds)

I am still a work in progress

octopusami · April 2013

I am also a work in progress. I am 5'9" (used to be 5'10" but lost an inch after I started running after my last pregnancy).. I went from 264 down to 189 and then got pregnant again. I found myself back at 253 but now I am back down to 220. I don't really have time to work out but I do a lot of milk pumping. Hoping to get back on the band wagon exercising in a few months when my milk production goes down.

It is a slow and steady race.

missferoux · April 2013

I'm 5'8 / 5'9 and did weigh 175lbs. I now weigh 142lbs. Limited calorie intake to 1200 - 1350, ate back half exercise calories, did minimum of 30 mins running or gym 6 days a week. Drank LOTS of water.

However, I did allow myself to live. I don't believe in punishment and had every week:
1 x takeaway (not monitoring at all) on a friday night
1 x cooked breakfast out somewhere saturday morning
1 x Big Sunday dinner

I lost on average 1 - 2 lb per week, although did have a bad stage over christmas, new year time for a month.

I know I don't weigh alot, and never was hugely overweight, but I have tiny bones - my arms and wrists are that small that no adult watch fits me without removing EVERY link!!! Still have my big bum though. Nothings gonna change that. Genetics are a b*tch.

Any women who are 5'9"-5'10" with success stories?

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