women 5"7 -5"8 who were 230ish lbs to 150 ish lbs?

oX_Vanessa_Xo
oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
in Success Stories
Just looking for success stories that have the same height and weight as me... with the same goals. Anyone have before and afters?
I started at 220 and my goal is 160. Id love to see someone who DID IT! I need an extra motivational push!
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  • mommypennylane
    mommypennylane Posts: 67 Member
    I'd love to see that too. I started at 230 and my goal is 150. I'm 5' 7.5". So far in 1.5 weeks I am 7.5 lbs down. :) Good Luck!!!
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    Not quite there yet, but I started at 240+ and am in the 170's now :D
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    Not quite there yet, but I started at 240+ and am in the 170's now :D

    Wow great progress!
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I'd love to see that too. I started at 230 and my goal is 150. I'm 5' 7.5". So far in 1.5 weeks I am 7.5 lbs down. :) Good Luck!!!

    Good job!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.
  • Heather032190
    Heather032190 Posts: 138 Member
    Similar goals so I would like to see the success stories also!

    SW: 210
    CW: 206
    GW: 145-160
  • princessnik7
    princessnik7 Posts: 144 Member
    Try this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/914803-did-any-girls-start-out-220ish-and-about-5-7
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    I started at 216, lost 10lbs between July '11 and January '12, and then lost another 50 between Jan '12 and October '12.

    5'7". Currently at 160, since I have gained some weight from my previous 155 due to weight lifting and having sexy ab/leg/arm muscles.

    Trying to lose another 10-15 to get rid of some belly and thigh fat.
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    I do lots and lots of cardio, mostly because I am much more focused on losing weight right now instead of building muscles, but I do strength training every other day. Id love to one day lift heavy!
  • HIITMe
    HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
    I stated at 272... today I am 173.. I am 5'7.5" and wear a size 10... 36-38-38... Goal 130 lbs and to take those 10 inches off the middle
  • amandadawson24
    amandadawson24 Posts: 11 Member
    I am not in that category, but I did Weight Watchers 5 years ago and I remember there being a lot of women who had lost 60 to 100 pounds that went to the meetings. It really is inspiring! I lost 25 pounds when I did it then and gained 10 back over the course of 3 years, which I am working on losing again.

    One thing that had helped my mom and I to stay on track was giving ourselves rewards for hitting different milestones, like lost 10% our weight. We went out and bought swimsuits for that one! Someone else I know just rewarded herself with the eyeliner tattoo. So you just have to think outside of the box a little bit because a lot of times we celebrate with eating a lot, which is contrary to what we are trying to accomplish here.

    Good luck! You can achieve your goal!
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    I do lots and lots of cardio, mostly because I am much more focused on losing weight right now instead of building muscles, but I do strength training every other day. Id love to one day lift heavy!

    Why not start now? Building lean mass increases your metabolism and helps burn fat. Start early, there is no point in waiting. It won't stop your weight loss because you won't magically put on pounds of muscle with a calorie deficit.
  • thenpluck
    thenpluck Posts: 22 Member
    I have no pics yet cause I'm no where near my goal, but I started at 222, now at 212 with a goal of 160, I'm 5'8"

    Very interested in this post!! :)
  • erinsia
    erinsia Posts: 1 Member
    I did it! I'm 5'8 and my starting weight in Jan. 2012 was 219. Today I weighed 143 (16 lbs. less than my original goal.) MFP keeps me on track for sure. You can do it! Just keep plugging away at it and understand that time is going to pass regardless - so you might as well make good decisions and see results rather than make bad decisions and end up nowhere!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.

    5'9" is 69 inches.
  • RawCarrots
    RawCarrots Posts: 204 Member
    Bookmarking this!

    I'm still "during":smile:
    5'7.5" (171cm), started 190lb, currently 177lb, my ticker is set up to 161lb which is top of healthy BMI and my first goal. Ideally would love to be around 150lb or so, I'm more thinking in terms of clothes sizes (10 UK)
  • OtiWanKenobi
    OtiWanKenobi Posts: 340 Member
    I'm 5'7" 1/2 :smile:

    SW: 245
    CW: 196 ish (I weigh in monthly so I'm not sure were I am right now...I weigh in tomorrow! :bigsmile: )
    GW: 160 too!!!

    It's taken me almost two years. After years of yo-yo gimmick dieting I finally decided to do it the right way. Slow and steady...eat right and exercise and I've been able to maintain. I've now reached a slow point so I've introduced heavy weights and upped my calories to get the last 30 lbs down. There is hope!!! :drinker:
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.

    5'9" is 69 inches.

    Im 68 1\2 inches, a lot of places say that's 5 6 to 5 7 ???
  • cydneycnoo
    cydneycnoo Posts: 6 Member
    Hi

    I am 5"7. I started on 18 Jan 2012 at 236 pounds. I am now 178 pounds. I have lost around 12 inches off my waist.

    I still want to lose another 28 pounds (proving to be a bit harder) I'm getting there, slowly but surely.

    My mantra is ' slow and steady wins the race'

    good luck
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.

    5'9" is 69 inches.

    Im 68 1\2 inches, a lot of places say that's 5 6 to 5 7 ???

    There are 12 inches in a foot. 5 feet is 60 inches.
  • boji4ever
    boji4ever Posts: 27 Member
    Feel free to add me - I am 5/7" and started at 243 on January 17th. As of this morning I am at 202.8 - been a couple ups and downs but overall consistently losing. I'm on 1,000 calories (which my Dr. approved) until I have about 25 lbs. left and then I need to go up to 1,200-1,300 as I won't have the extra, easy access to as much fat storage so will need the additional calories (according to Dr.) I travel for work, have 2 teenage kids and a busy life...exercise comes 2nd but I do try to get walking in. My goal is between 150-160 depending on how I feel. I have a family cruise the end of July that is my target for now.
    Best wishes!
    Sarah
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I have no pics yet cause I'm no where near my goal, but I started at 222, now at 212 with a goal of 160, I'm 5'8"

    Very interested in this post!! :)

    I would pretty much like to see woman at my height and weight now because I have this really disgusting image of myself. I refuse to wear a top outside without a hoody because I feel repulsive. I look different in every mirror and every picture!
    And then ill see woman at my goal weight also and I'll say wow... 40 more lbs and I could look like that!
  • RawCarrots
    RawCarrots Posts: 204 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.

    5'9" is 69 inches.

    What she said :-)
    12 inches in a foot, so 5 feet=60 inches
    5'9 = 12x5 +9 = 69 inches
  • abenardini
    abenardini Posts: 43 Member
    I am 5'7" and I started out 7 years ago at 227 (the day that I delivered my son..well actually I got up to 227 with both but I am not sure what was baby weight and me weight). I got down to my lowest 138 about 2 years ago and I was WAY too thin..not enough muscle. After being stuck on the couch with pain killers and hormones last year followed by surgery with complications, I got back to 160. Now I am trying my hardest to get down to 143-145ish with muscle this time. I have learned that the BEST way to lose fat/weight is by lifting weights and eating more..not starving myself! I do have to remind myself of this often but it is so important to feed our bodies what they need. On top of normal weight struggles, I have to work around my thyroid..or lack there of. I was born without a thyroid so I have to manage my medication along with my weight. So it can be done, even with metabolic issues. Keep up the good work..the weight WILL come off!
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.

    5'9" is 69 inches.

    Well then I'm 5 foot 8 and a half lol.., now I need to change some settings, I've been going by 5 foot 7

    What she said :-)
    12 inches in a foot, so 5 feet=60 inches
    5'9 = 12x5 +9 = 69 inches
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    highest 175, now 143 -145
    5'7"
    45
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    Hey all I'm 5'7 1/2" I started heavier. 260. I'm down to 193 wanting to be 160 and then reevaluate. :happy:
  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started at 217. I'm now down to 147. How I look now could be very different from how you would look at my weight because I do little cardio and lift heavy.

    Can I ask how many inches in height you are? Im still tying to figure out exactly how tall I am but I keep getting mixed answers.

    Really?

    http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Height-by-Yourself
  • zaftiggirl
    zaftiggirl Posts: 82 Member
    Same here, but still near my starting weight! What calorie range have you guys had the most success with? I've been experimenting with different amounts 1600-2200... Also, I lift heavy 3x a week and do yoga on the days in between. 5'9" and starting at 250, with a goal of 150. :happy:

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