Need some inspiration, 5'8 ladies!

GetHotIn2014
GetHotIn2014 Posts: 201 Member
in Success Stories
I'm 5'8 and am currently at about 270, trying to lose 100! I've been thinking that visualizing what I could look like at my goal weight would be helpful, so if anyone around my height has before and afters to share, that'd be great!

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  • gerripho
    gerripho Posts: 479 Member
    Use your browser and search for mybodygallery.com. You can put in you height, weight and body type. You will see pictures of women with similar stats. These are just ordinary people, not models or anything. Then change the weight to your goal weight and see pictures of women at that weight. Because of this site, I've recently lowered my goal by 20 pounds.

    Best of luck on your journey to health and fitness.
  • GetHotIn2014
    GetHotIn2014 Posts: 201 Member
    Thanks for that tip! I wondered if there was a site out there like that.
  • tbisca1
    tbisca1 Posts: 142
    Hi, I'm 5'8" and am currently at 157 and in a size 6. You can see before and after pics on my profile.

    Good luck!
  • GetHotIn2014
    GetHotIn2014 Posts: 201 Member
    Hi, I'm 5'8" and am currently at 157 and in a size 6. You can see before and after pics on my profile.

    Good luck!

    Congrats! You look great! =)
  • june21112
    june21112 Posts: 36
    I don't have any before and afters yet. I want to lose another 10 before I do one. I started at 289 and I am down to 260 now. I am 5'8". I want to lose about the same as you so feel free to add me and we can do this together :)

    My profile pic shows my progress in pant sizes.
  • sarahpalmer84
    sarahpalmer84 Posts: 10 Member
    I just changed my profile picture so you can see what I look like. In May of this year, I was my heaviest at 206 pounds. I delivered my son mid May and was determined to lose of the 60 pounds I gained during his pregnancy. After I recovered enough from my C-Section, I did the elliptical and 30 Day Shred. I am currently down to 146. I am where I want to be. Working out and staying within your recommended calorie allowance is key. I am the farthest thing from a healthy eater, but I try to stay within my calorie range. I have only did it once. I have exceeded it every other day. So you can cheat daily, like I do, but do your best to stay on track and those extra unwanted pounds will melt off like butter. Good luck with your journey!
  • nikkiellie01
    nikkiellie01 Posts: 45 Member
    Hiya good luck on your journey, I am 5'8 and weigh about 159 at the mo .
  • kaji13
    kaji13 Posts: 172 Member
    Hello! I'm 5'8" and started at 180 and am currently about 150 and at maintenance - pics in my profile :)

    When I was at 180, it was all chub and really no muscle...a lot of 5'8" ladies can pull off 180 really well though! I don't exercise as much as I should though (very little strength training, though I will be starting that again soon...I mostly just run)
  • Danielle817
    Danielle817 Posts: 62 Member
    bump
  • Itsallbs15
    Itsallbs15 Posts: 262 Member
    I am your height and was at 310 some years ago. I am now at 202 and trying to get back to 170 where I was before a horrible back injury. My pictures are not that great and I was not a part of this website when I initially lost all the weight. But I can tell you, with a lot of hard work, you can get down to your goal weight and feel better then you ever have. I moderate a group called One Day At A Time. Feel free to look it up and join or send me a friend request.
    BRENDA
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    I don't have the true before pics of me at 308 but on my prfile are the 195 lbs and currant weight photos. 145-150 and in maintence. Also 52 years old.
  • Alisha_countrymama
    Alisha_countrymama Posts: 821 Member
    80pounds.jpg
    Progress.jpg
    100.jpg
    225.jpg
    120.jpg

    340 to 220
    I'm currently 211.
  • tricelive
    tricelive Posts: 93 Member
    Hello,

    I am 5'9 currently 230lbs, started 8/20/12 flucuating between 280-290lbs. You can see my pics on my profile. The one in the black dress is a terrible face shot. Anyway the taller we are the better we carry the weight, at 220 I will wear a size 12. I wear a 14 now.
  • 20shan08
    20shan08 Posts: 219 Member
    My picture is in my profile. I'm 25 & 5'8. My highest weight was 270, pregnant. But I lost 20 and stayed at 245-250 for 3.5 years. I started taking control in August 2011 (quite a few times I lost motivation and gave up for a month at a time, once it was 2 months!) and I'm 161 pounds now with 6 more to lose :)
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
    I'm 5'8 and lost a bunch myself!! I'd be happy to support you!
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    5'8" 151 pounds. My goal is 148
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
    My before I was 171 and now it's about 127..I'm 5'8. You can do this!!!
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    I'm around 170 in my profile pic - 5'8 too....
  • 19kat55
    19kat55 Posts: 336 Member
    5' 8", down a total of 100 pounds although 54 since I started MFP. Currently 153. Pics in profile.
  • vypeters
    vypeters Posts: 475 Member
    Before: 319 lbs
    After: 135 lbs
    Height: 5'8 1/2"
    Size 30/32 bottom and 26/28 top down to size 6/8 in the bottom, 4/6 in the top.

    beforesmaller.jpg20months-2_zps1c5eea88.jpg
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
    I'm a little taller at 5'9" and about 202 lbs in this profile picture.

    I am 197 now.
  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    im 5 foot 10, trying to get to 175. i started at 246 in september, and so far, im right at 200, just about to enter onederland!!! keep up the hard work and you will get there! each day, i wake up and look at all the before and after pics on the success stories thread! its my daily motivation!!!
  • traceylynns
    traceylynns Posts: 155 Member
    I was about the same as you when I started and now I am down 50+ oh and I am 5'7 1/2
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
    go to my body gallery

    http://www.mybodygallery.com/search.html?height=5+11&weight=250&pant=20&shirt=1X&zphoto=Large&triangle=1&new=1
  • lauralou852
    lauralou852 Posts: 25
    I'm 5'8" and started at 190 lbs - I'm currently around 145 lbs and maintaining. I have before/during/and after pictures in my profile!
  • brendaschmitt1
    brendaschmitt1 Posts: 218
    I'm 5'8 weighting 169. I started at 185 In November 2011. I lost a few pounds on my own then really took it seriously in April 2012. I started to exercise and lift weights. I have lost 16 pounds but I still need 30 more to lose. I feel so much better then I did then. I have a lot more energy and can move around faster. You can see my pics on my profile. I dont eat super healthy but I try to keep my carbs under 100 and calories under 1250.
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    I'm 5'8'' on a good day, was 148 lbs at my heaviest and have since lost 30 lbs.

    The trick is to get up and cram as much exercise into your day as possible.
    Walk EVERYWHERE.
    Don't take the escalator or elevator...take the stairs instead.
    If carpooling, or taking public transportation, ask to be dropped off a few blocks away from your destination so that you can walk the remainder of the trip.
    If you're bored, don't solve the problem by eating. Your body is telling you it needs something to do...so get up, do some housework, take the dog for a walk, go to the gym, play a sport, take a fitness class, find a gym buddy, ANYTHING to get you moving.

    Water is your friend.
    Guzzle it like it's going out of style.
    Get your fiber-- eat as many veggies and fruits as you can before filling up on a meal.
    Pay attention to portion sizes. Measure out and weigh your food to make sure you're not going overboard.

    I wish I hadn't burned my "before" pictures... :grumble:

    Best of luck on your journey!!
    You can do it. -- the first step is realizing you have to get in control of your weight. We've all gotta start somewhere :)
  • emmyj269
    emmyj269 Posts: 9 Member
    I am 26, 5'8" and currently 141lbs. The Profile pic shows me on the left at 204lbs and 142lbs on the right.

    Hope this helps ... it is possible!!!
  • MrBecky
    MrBecky Posts: 55 Member
    I'm 5'8 (and a half!)

    My pics show me at 199lbs and 192lbs (not masses of difference but comparing the pics helps!

    My goal weight is 150lbs so a way to go yet - 42lbs more!

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