All 5'3-5'4 ladies! Needing Motivation & Support

jen_zz · September 2013

I'm 5"3, used to be around 113 - 115 pounds. 2 years ago ballooned up to 139 lbs. Now I'm hovering around 132 - 133 lbs. I really want to get back down to around 120 lbs. My main obstacle is the occasional binging relapse... working on that.

Nix143 · September 2013

43, 5'3, started at 180 about 4 weeks ago, currently 172 - goal weight is 140. but I've given myself 6 months to do it. If it takes longer then that's ok. And the goal weight isn't exact as I'm a lifter and so I'm more interested in changing my body shape.

It''s really interesting seeing how we are all the same height but we have drastically different goal weights - much luck to you all, hope you get there in the end!

soullightprisms · September 2013

5'4
When I started in April my weight was 300. I have lost 40 pounds so far. I was in accident and my leg was injured and I was unable to do much a very long time. The weight just kept going up and up. My goal is not so much to lose, but to be healthy for my kids. I just moved to the beach and have been swimming and walking alot the last week.

tedens711 · September 2013

I am too 5-4' and weighing in at about 163. Recently lost 11 pounds, from my highest weight of 174. Yea me! My goal weight is 145 by my 40th b-day, 12/17/13. Could use some encouraging friends, add me.

kbeardmore22 · September 2013

Hi, I'm 5'4 and started at 168. Have lost 8 lbs on MFP for about 2 months now. I absolutely love MFP, love my friends that are SO supportive and have a whole new outlook after just 8 weeks. Feeling great, working out at least 5 x a week 2-3 times w/ weights and the rest cardio. Feel free to add me if you like. My goal is to get to 135. Good luck, you can do it!!

virjenmarie · September 2013

Hi everyone!!! I'm 5'4 175 pounds down from 278 but my highest 295. But I didn't start logging until the middle of my journey. I have lost 103 pounds on mfp and I still have 20 to go before skin removal surgery in Feb. I eat about 1300 to 1500 calories a day and I am currently carb cycling. I mostly lift heavy but from time to time I do cardio. Add me if you like friends always welcomed. Good luck on all of your journeys.

Frankii_x · September 2013

Hi lovely,

I am 5ft4 and I weighed 199lbs when I first started I'm now 171lbs and wanting to get to 144(ish)lbs

I'm a runner and currently doing T25 but would love to be friends on here! Send a FR my way

hollyelise68 · September 2013

I'm 5'3". I am just starting on MFP. I am doing a Bod 4 God Bible study and we are put on teams and compete to lose weight. I weighed 198 in jeans. I am now about 193 in jeans after two weeks. I'm doing the Couch 2 5K and Body Revolution, with some pilates and a nightly walk with my husband. MFP has been awesome for me to track my food and see where I need to tweak and get more protein or less sugar.

My goal is to get to 120. That was my normal weight until I went all lazy and gave up for awhile.

rintin88 · September 2013

Hello everyone! I'm 5'3" and currently 138. My highest a couple of years ago was 150. I've been stuck gaining and losing the same 5lbs the past year and can't seem to break the 135lb mark. Everytime I would get on a roll with healthy eating & exercise, life would happen and stress would derail my hard work. Now I'm working on turning to yoga instead of Ben & Jerry's when overwhelmed with stress

I'm getting married in 8 months and its my goal to get down to 125. I'm also currently doing T25 and mixing in some weightlifting 3x a week using workouts from Chalean Extreme. I was doing Insanity and running 3x a week two months ago but I tore a ligament in my ankle doing a diamond jack in Insanity and have had to keep things low impact while it heals and gets stronger. My injury taught me that when Shaun T tells you to keep your form perfect, LISTEN! I try to follow a paleo/primal diet because I have a gluten sensitivity and it significantly helps to reduce my insomnia. Love MFP and the support it provides. Anyone feel free to add me

jklgoal2013 · September 2013

I am roughly the same height and weight as you, and have the same goal weight in mind. I am just getting back on the horse again after several failed attempts at weight loss. I am currently at my highest weight EVER and I am ready to lose these extra pounds for good. I have a 19-month old son, and I've found it almost impossible to maintain a regular exercsie and health eating lifestyle being a working Mom. I am certainly in need of motivation and support. Sending you a friend request.

Jlynn0116 · September 2013

Hi ladies! I'm 5'4 and 175lbs, I've been fluctuating from 168-175 for the last couple months, really really committed this time! I got engaged last Christmas and our date is set for Sept 20, 2014 and I'd really like to feel confident on my wedding day. But most importantly I want to be healthy for our little boy, I want to set a good example for him.

My highest weight was 245lbs (2004), dropped down to 150 (lowest weight in 2010), then got pregnant and gained 40lbs, 25 of which I still need to lose.

My goal is 145, just to be in a "healthy/normal" BMI. Though I think back down to 150 would be fine. So funny, when I was 150 I felt so fat... now I'd kill to be back at 150. To quote Andy Bernard " I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.." I will be back 150, oh yes, I will be back!

Feel free to add me! I would love new friends on this journey!

mandasalem · September 2013

Hey, all! I'm 5'4". To the OP, I had a very similar start and goal as you-- I started near 162 and my ultimtae goal is 130. Right now, I'm at 138. I'm on here every day, log faithfully (with the exception of Saturdays and Sundays, which are hit and miss), and love motivating my fellow MFPers!

My strategy has been to cut down portions, plan out my days better/in advance, and MOVE MORE. While I usually go to the gym 3x a week for a mix of cardio and weights, a lot of days just involve me getting off my rear end more. I bought a FitBit Zip just to make me move more. I incorporated a ton of small changes to help out with the desk job laziness, including shunning the elevators, parking farther away, going to far away bathrooms, etc. just to make myself WALK MORE.

I haven't restricted myself much-- or really at all-- and I do tend to be a little bad on the weekends, but not nearly as much as before MFP and getting a good sense of caloric intake.

Feel free to add at will!

climbing_trees · September 2013

Hello, I'm 5'4" and 21 years old! My sw was about 155 and my gw is 130. Currently I'm about 140.
I have an open diary and a bunch of pictures on my profile. I log every day.
Feel free to add me

MsMimidoll · September 2013

I'm 5'4 started MFP on 8/25 at 228, as of yesterday I'm 221 and my ultimate goal is 130.

Glitz317 · September 2013

Hi! I'm 5'4 and started last year, fell off and rejoined after having to order my flight attendant uniforms 4 sizes bigger than what has been my consistent normal (I cut the tags so I could live happily in size denial). I knew once I started flying again I would have to work harder at staying fit with the temptation to eat at every airport I have a rest period at during my trips. So, I'm working out, packing my food for trips and I cut out everything white-based carb wise. I'm hypoglycemic anyway so this was a good idea.

My highest weight was 156, I joined at 153 and I'm currently at 133. I want to lose 10 more before I start toning up! Feel free to add me!

Isakizza · September 2013

5'3

Highest wt: 242 lbs.
Started MFP: 235 lbs.

CW: 184
GW: 150

Love the progress I've made and excited to keep moving along towards my goal!!

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hyper_stitch · September 2013

I'm somewhere between 5'3-5'4 CW 148lbs, I recently quit smoking (just over a month ago) and am finding it tough to keep on track with my eating.

I'm looking for people who log every day too really need the extra support/accountability as I'm not giving up!

pocketmole · September 2013

I'm between 5'3" and 5'4". I started at 215 and I'm currently 152. I've been logging on MFP every day for over a year now and I keep an open (vegetarian) food diary.

amanda9402 · September 2013

I'm between 5'3" and 5'4". I started at 215 and I'm currently 152. I've been logging on MFP every day for over a year now and I keep an open (vegetarian) food diary.

That dress looks awesome on you. Can I ask where you got it? (I'm the same height, down from 165 to 145 en route to 130-135)

pocketmole · September 2013

Thanks! The dress is from White House Black Market

Naomi0504 · September 2013

I'm between 5'3" and 5'4". I started at 215 and I'm currently 152. I've been logging on MFP every day for over a year now and I keep an open (vegetarian) food diary.

Awesome progress! And I also love the dress, it looks great on you :-)

Nikkilynn32710 · September 2013

start weight before MFP: 170lb
start weight with MFP: 155lb.
I forgot my other log in name so I had to make a new account which I have logged into daily since Dec.26 of 2011.
CW: 143-145lb. mainly been staying at 145lb even though my lowest was 138lb.

I eat everything in moderation and I know people say to eat "healthy" which I do 80% of the time but if I don't allow myself "processed" foods of some sort I go binge crazy. I was a person who worked out 6 days a week but it really didn't affect me to continue so my weekends are generally my family time with my kids and husband and whatever we may have planned.
I recently started using dumbbells to start gaining some muscle and possibly change my body comp. I'm trying not to focus so much on my scale anymore but to make sure my clothes fit nicely and lose inches. Feel free to add me..

dangerousdumpling · September 2013

I'm 5'4" and my high weight was 215 but I started mfp at 192 in January. I'm down to 169 now and would like to get to 140ish. I lift weights so I tend to lose inches but not many pounds so I don't know what my goal weight is. I have more of a goal size in mind rather than a goal weight.

tootchute · September 2013

I don't have a big success story. I'm 5'3 I joined April of this year. I started at 355 and my last weigh in I was 294, lost 61 pounds so far, and can't wait to lose more. My goal weight is 115-120, but 140 would be a normal weight, so that is what I'm pushing for to be healthy then hit my goal weight.

rosellasweet · September 2013

Hey, pretty similar to myself! I am 5' 3.5", currently 165 with a goal of 140. I log everyday and while I don't comment on every little thing, I am there when it counts.

midnightisolde · September 2013

Hi, I'm 5'4, 18 years old and from the UK. My highest, and starting weight on MFP, was 150lbs. Not massively overweight but not where I wanted to be.

Starting stats:
Weight - 150lbs
Bust - 38 inches
Waist - 32 inches
Hips - 42 inches

Current stats:
Weight - 132lbs
Bust - 36 inches
Waist - 29.5 inches
Hips - 39 inches

My main focus is measurements and the 'look' I want (Obviously how I look at the end is partly genetic but my diet and the types of exercises I do will hopefully help). I'm aiming for about 35-26-37 and a kind of ballerina-esque look if possible.

My goal weight is about 112lbs. My original goal weight was 125lbs, but being quite close to it now I think that I can drop it a bit lower. Also, partly because my mum said that she used to weigh about 105lbs and we both have quite small frames, I decided that my ideal weight might be on the lower end of the BMI. But my mum wasn't completely healthy to weigh that as she used to smoke and drink a lot of coffee, hence why I'm not aiming that low. 105lbs would be slightly underweight according to the BMI, although I did find a BMI for children and teenagers which suggested that 105lbs would still be ok considering my height, age and sex. And honestly, being a few pounds underweight is probably not going to kill you, especially for smaller-framed people. I think it's when you are seriously underweight that there is a problem.

As for my diet and exercise routine, I eat about 1200 to 1500 calories a day, depending on how much exercise I do. I mainly do walking, swimming (haven't had a chance to do this yet though - will do when I start at university in a few weeks!

I also do Pilates, the New York City Ballet workout and high intensity interval training (after which I do about half an hour of stretching).

janinab75 · September 2013

I'll share what I just posted today, my NSV of the day actually: I'm 5'4". My heaviest when I started MFP for the 3rd time was 178 on May 21st. I'm now 151. My initial goal weight is 135. This is what I accomplished and posted today: " I DID IT!!! I ran a 5K with out walking, all by myself!! If someone would have asked me 6 weeks ago if I thought I could run 40 minutes straight, let alone 3.1 miles straight, I would have laughed in their face. I couldn't run .5 miles with out walking. I began MFP (again) at the end of May 43lbs over weight. I began really exercising 6 weeks ago. I am amazed that in just 6 weeks I was able to get myself from off the couch and now to actually say I (eeekk) enjoy (yikes) running. I was smiling today. Granted it was a beautiful 75 degrees and 45% humidity compared to earlier in the week of 92 degrees and 75% humidity. But I digress.... anyway, I did it, I came home and ran a 5K. I can do it. Wow, I can do it!! It's slow, but whatever, I can do it!"

Yup, with consistency, dedication, commitment, and work it can be done. We can do this and reach our goals!

You go girl!!

sandramackenzie1 · September 2013

Hi ,
I am 5'1" and 46 years and I have been currently working on my weight, it is a tough road but you can do it! This is a good way of being accountable to yourself and to others.
Sandra

SandyC04 · September 2013

5'3 here currently at 175 looking to get down to 145! I started a clean eating diet 4 months ago... It is a lot of work but I'm seeing results not only in weight loss but a healthier me... Feel free to add me!

hulamedulla · September 2013

I finally broke down and bought a scale today so I can properly track my weight loss... I'm 40, 5'3 and 161 lbs. I must've weighed more when I started MFP 2 weeks ago. My goal weight is 135. I'm exercising 30 mins 6x a week with DDP Yoga, Zumba, and walking. So far the calorie reduction is going ok. Sometimes I'm hungry & cranky so I'm experimenting with heathy snacks like apples and peanut butter. Saturdays are my "eat what I want" days and boy do I. I'm trying to keep my wine consumption to one glass a day during the week but come Friday and Saturday, I find it hard not to have a few... Fridays I try to keep the drinks within my caloric allowance, but Saturdays, not so much.

This is my first post... I'm usually quite shy and lurk more than I post. BUT I think it's time for me to get support and give support so here I am.

Please add me if you like

All 5'3-5'4 ladies! Needing Motivation & Support

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