All the Little People (5"1 and under)

I was 5, 1 but doctor said I am 5 foot now. I have always had problems with gym equipment in fact that is not the end of it. When I lose weight and get to normal I can if I want shop in the children's department for clothes. When I was getting eyeglasses they measured my face and eye nose area and told me I could buy children's glasses if I wanted. The question might be is there equipment made for children or smaller length people? Even driving some cars is a problem need a pillow to see over steering wheel if seat does not adjust enough...etc.. My heart goes out to you.
Bonnie

I am 4 11 and right now at 183. I lost 50 lbs in I think it was 5 months. I went from 200 to 150. Then I got pregnant AGAIN and gained it all back. I stuck with 1200 cal diet and I wasn't hungry unless I worked out then I ate some cals back obviously. I too hold on to every lb. I have a bigger bottom half and bigger breast (even after a reduction).

Hi, I'm 5'2", 51 years old. I have yo-yo'd most of my life, and was 137 at my heaviest, non-pregnant weight. I'm small-boned so that looked very fat on me, even though my BMI was not considered "obese" and was at the low end of overweight. I think frame makes a difference. I was 126 when I started MFP and now 119. My goal weight is 113 which should put me at 23% body fat, the low end for my age, but I think it's right for my frame. When I was 40 I got down to 107, but I looked too skinny, even though I felt great, and finding clothes was difficult. Right now I'm 35-27-37, and would love to have a 25-inch waist again. It does feel like even a half a pound gain shows up on my stomach! I am at 1250 calories per day and losing slowly. I am not as strict with my calories on exercise days but I don't try to eat all of the exercise calories back - that wasn't really working anyway.

OK, so while we're on the subject of clothing companies - doesn't it make you so mad when they offer the bottom half of an outfit in petite sizes, but not the top part? It's like they think we are just sawed off at the legs! I have a short waist and arms and almost normal-length legs, so a lot of things don't work for me. Also, a lot of clothing companies don't get that petite ladies can have a bust too.

Im 4ft 10in
medium small frame
curvy Ive always had a butt,thighs so on
cw 134
wieght jan 1st 2013 150
ugw 105

age 29

wieght from two pregnancies 19 months apart,youngest turns a year march 9th for a time frame reference.

in 2008 I was 105 fit and healthy size 2 or 4 in pants petites or 5 in juniours.

old measurements I miss
34B
26
37 maybe someday)

at 119 size 6 pants petites.

before 1st pregnancy 2010 119 after 150.
before 2nd pregnancy 2011,150wieght , gained 11 lbs lost 11 lbs right after ,after 150

At 150 size 12 pants petites at cw 134.5 size 10 in dresses and havent tried pants yet.

dont know what my pants size will be at my gw since Im sure my hips will stay wider.They werent small before.

my measurements today being brave here btw no one knows these
34D
30
40
anyone have measurements like mine ?

Wow! Well done on losing 16 pounds this year! I would say you're on the right track. It can definitely take a while to lose the "baby fat".

thank you I needed that

Hi everyone,

Well, this is kind of embarrassing. I'm a 5'1 GUY! Most of my life I've been teased or have been the basis of many jokes. Throughout the years I've learned to cope with it. I'm at 159 lb. I dropped to 153, but regained 6 lb. and bf% dropped to 17%.

Tall or short... anything is possible!

My SON is 5', eats about 1300 cal/day (sedentary lifestyle teaching) and maintains his 115lbs body that way.
He is married with 2 kids, so no need to be embarassed by your stature. His friends called him shorty until he graduated, then he told them to stop and they did.

I am 5'0, of a medium build and about 130 lbs right now. It is the biggest I have ever been, and I am looking to get a healthier 115 range. I consume about 1200 a day, but have trouble really getting into my exercises.

I'm 5', started at 127 lbs. I'm 119 lbs. currently, and my ultimate goal is to be 105-110, with a toned, fit body. I've definitely noticed a bit of a change in my legs, but I carry my weight in my middle, so I'd love to see more change there!

I'm 5'1 23yo. I started at 137 and am now at 107. I'd like to be around 100-103. I really love working out, it's definitley my diet that I need to get in check. Good luck everyone!

bump...

I'm 5' 1"....and have over 50 lbs to lose!

Hi everyone,
I'm 5' 0" and weigh between 125-130lbs - haven't stepped on a scale in a while, so I'm not sure. Just joined MFP. Looking to get back in shape, feel more comfortable in my own body, and just to feel healthier overall. Finding time to workout and eating right in college is tough, but I've managed to work it into my schedule around finals. I've been thinking about getting into using free-weights, and might have to sign up for a gym membership once I fly home.

Hello I am 4'11" currently about 115 lbs. Size 5ish (depends on brand, I can fit in 2's sometimes) My goal is 16-18% body fat, 2 months ago I was at 21.5% I currently eat 1900 calories (except today I went over 800 calories, damn candy haha) I will be changing both my calories and workout routine starting sunday however

i looooveee this thread :DD
i am 5 and weigh 148 pounds.. need to lose 48 pound to reach my goal weight of 100 lbs... hoping it'll take only 7 .5 months to lose

I am 5' and 187, wearing a size 14. Medium frame, and very curvy. I have giant breasts (ok, sort of giant, DD) and hips that do not go anywhere no matter how much I lose. I would like to get down to 150 and about a size 8. I feel like I am sort of lucky though, because I carry weight all over, not in any particular spot, so I maintain my hourglass shape and even still have collarbones even at almost 200. I don't want to be super skinny, just healthy and definitely still curvy. And I have found that 1200 a day is not too hard for me, but I also eat back about half of my exercise calories usually.