Anyone who started around 198 and 5'4"

I'm 5'5'', started out at 195 lbs in Feb. 2012 and now I am down to 138 lbs, I am only 3 lbs away from my goal my advice it to take it slow...

i started at 198 and i'm 5'5" i've lost about 30-32 lbs (i fluctuate back and forth 2lbs depending on the day) i had before pics up, but deleted them =/ i need to put them back up. i have some very recent ones up of me. i lost 10-15 lbs very fast because i was doing insanity and mfp had started me at 1200 cals a day! it was very hard and a HUGE change for me! i felt very disciplined and was extremely motivated to get that weight off asap. i lost over 10lbs in a month then after the first month of insanity, my knees were killing and i couldn't do the second month i started walking a lot and jogging, then i started doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, i lost weight but not as fast. with where i'm at now, i haven't lost weight in a few weeks =/ i need to change up my routine again and i'm wanting to start lifting more to get good muscle tone going! i'm upping my protein and lowering my carbs a bit. i wish you luck on your journey! enjoy it though! don't be negative if you don't lose, you won't help yourself out any. just know, that if you keep up all your hard work you will definitely get there eventually. it doesn't happen over night. i told myself in the beginning "man, i can't wait until i lose 20 lbs!" then, when i lost the 20 lbs, my body wasn't what i was hoping it to be. it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. i'm still working everyday. and it requires so much patience. the hard part is staying positive throughout it all. and not getting so bitter or jealous when i see a skinny little girl walk by. i have to remind myself how far i've come! hope this helps hun!

Hi! I'm 5'4 and started at 195 lbs. Here's my weight loss story from my one year anniversary.. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/674368-365-days-on-mfp-71-lbs-1-very-happy-kyli
I'm now going on 510 days straight on MFP. I was down to 118 lbs until I injured my knee and wasn't able to exercise for a couple of months. I'm currently at 123 lbs.

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So glad to see all the victories on here. It gives me great hope. I am back in the saddle this time for good, I am 5'5 and 195. Would love to be able to post some great pics next year that this time.

Edited to correct my poor spelling

5'5" started around 200 (not sure the exact number). I lost most of my weight before mfp by eating healthy, working with a trainer, and running. I joined mfp last year to help get the last few pounds off. Got down to 135 over the summer, but I've been fluctuating 138-141 over the past few months. Trying to get back to 135. Pictures are on my profile and my diary is open. I run, lift weights, and in the spring/summer do triathlons. I don't follow any specific diet, just try to keep it healthy and keep an eye on the carbs and the protein. The key is consistency. I find when I start giving myself a little too much flexibility, it starts to snowball and that is when the weight creeps up again.

Started 203lbs (prior to this profile)
Profile start date weight 189
Current weight 183lbs
5"5

I eat a lot of protein and load up on leafy vegetables and eat a fruit with every meal
No soda plenty of water and black coffee etc
I aim to workout 4 to 5 days a week 60 mins cardio/strength
And let me add a cheat day adding no more 500 calories extra for that day
Helped me with controlling appetite as well as cutting the junk

Good luck on your weight loss journey

Oh I started at 209lbs Feb 2012. I'm 5'4" and now I am 130lbs.


Took me 7 months to get to 141lbs.


Run...run like your life depends on it.

I don't do cheat days, I don't take a day off & workout every single day. I do 20,000 steps at least & that INCLUDES my 10km run. Some days I'll do my run & then ALSO at least 20,000 steps.


OMG edit: I just realized that despite my goal being 141 at the start I had re-done my goal back then when I got to it....... my new goal was 130lbs........ I hit that today.

YAY......I'm all done. Took me 19 years to put it on.....just under 15 months to take it off. Yay..... see I'm not old at 37... I still got it.

Starvation....doesn't work. You feel miserable and your body knows it needs to make each calorie count so you won't lose weight quickly. Better to add 500 more calories and do regular exercise.