Any 5" woman have success stories and or pics?

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  • Maryaly40
    Maryaly40 Posts: 551 Member
    I'm 5'0 and I've lost about 50 so far, still a work in progress. Started at 191, now at 140. Was at 130 but gain some back. Add me if you'd like :smile:
  • margaretfogs
    margaretfogs Posts: 4 Member
    Wow! These posts are so incredibly inspiring.

    I'm 5'2 (on a good day) and weigh about 135 right now, it's the highest I've ever been. I'm 20 and in college so I have trouble finding the right foods to eat (and to not stress eat!), and just joined MFP to help me keep track and get motivated. I'd love to lose 20 pounds, but that's a very far off goal right now!
  • musiqueange
    musiqueange Posts: 64 Member
    You're all so inspiring!!

    I'm 5'1" and currently just under 200 lbs. I started at 220 and actually got down to 186 until I regretfully took a "little break" and now I'm struggling for motivation and energy to get off my butt and not snack when I'm hungry in the evenings. :(
  • AmandaCherise
    AmandaCherise Posts: 31 Member
    I feel your pain. Just about 2 years ago I was 120 pounds and jumped up to almost 179 (and no, I don't have any kids... pathetic, I know) :/ right now I'm 171, which is still wayyy over what I need to be considering I'm 5' 3", but I'm progressing. It's so difficult to resist the temptations that I'm constantly surrounded by!

    Keep your chin up! I'm sure you need the support just as badly as I do, so feel free to add me :]
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
    I am 4'11 and 37 y/o. I started at 160 lbs. possibly a little more. I am now 121.6 lbs as of my last weigh in. I started Jan 30 2013. I cant believe Im posting these before pics but here goes lol.

    I am due to be in a wedding this coming March....

    Me in my dress on Nov 2012, before losing ANY weight (I hate this picture) in a size 16/18

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    Me in my dress when I bought it in a size 12 in June 2013 at 138 lbs

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    Me in my now TOO BIG dress that needs to be altered! This was taken about 2 wks ago- I now wear a size 6/8 jeans. The dress will need to be altered down to a bridal size 10 (im guessing).

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    Me buying size 6 jeans!

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    Those jeans are WAY to big!!! You probably are smaller than that :) Great job!

    Thank you. I think those may have actually been the 8s I was trying on as well. I bought the 6s in that brand and put those 8s back :)
  • CaseyM1985
    CaseyM1985 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm 5'2" so not sure if that counts :)

    My pictures are on my profile :)
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
    Hi All, I've just been reading this thread & wonder how many calories & net calories you've all been sticking too?

    I lost the bulk of my weight using the TDEE-20% method. Using that method (and exercising about 3-4x a week for 30 min a day) I was eating up to 1400-1500 cal per day.

    Now that I have less than 10 lbs left to lose I switched back to the MFP method and am eating back my exercise calories, my base target is 1300 calories and then I eat back the majority of what I ear through exercise. Usually that ends up being an additional 250-300 calories. Sometimes it is more, like yesterday I earned about 430 calories thru exercise but I always make sure that my net is over 1200 at the end of the day.

    Hope that helps!
  • sweetiecorn
    sweetiecorn Posts: 115 Member
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    Before, not even my heaviest which was 187.

    1459950_10153552860005273_1962543966_n.jpg now at 138.
  • BaconWagon
    BaconWagon Posts: 138 Member
    It took around 6 months to lose 26 pounds. I'm actually 4'11 , **so close**. In the beginning it was alright, then half way through it was hell mode especially when i didn't see any progress. I had to constantly make sure i was eating right and get my workouts in there, and if i ever missed it i'd feel horrible. But after i learned to stop obsessing with it. There are definitely times when you just want to give up and you feel very frustrated, but it really takes time and patience to actually see how far you've come.

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  • sandals121
    sandals121 Posts: 6 Member
    I am 5"1 and started at around 183. My whole life I have struggled with losing weight. I have never been over 150 lbs. 2012 was a rough year and I gained 30 lbs. I have maintained that weight throughout 2013. I really want to lose around 60 lbs and look forward to 2014! Would some support to go through this journey with!!
  • bethjpsu
    bethjpsu Posts: 33 Member
    hi - I'm 5'0" -44 (45 next week!) around 141- in it to win it - looking to lose about 20# - feel free to add me - always looking for more like minded, healthy oriented friends... when you are short seems every ounce shows.... go team shorties! :-)
  • lilmzritz
    lilmzritz Posts: 176
    4'11" here and will be turning 41 on January 1st. Feel free to add me up and let's go through this journey together.

    Started September 2012 and so far have lost 40 lbs and 2013 brought me a lot of "firsts"

    First 5K - Color Run (January)
    First Mud Run - Dirty Girl (February)
    First 10K - Salmon Run (June)
    First Half-Marathon - Nike Women's Marathon (October)
    First Spartan Race - Spartan Sprint (December)

    With the help of MFP and a few more inspiring motivators, I was able to accomplish feats that I never thought I would be able to do my entire life. It is challenging but just stick to it and just be AMAZING! We got this! :)
  • jbuc07
    jbuc07 Posts: 914 Member
    5'0" SW:136 well, when I really started again... Highest was 155 after delivery of my 4th child. Think I might be pushing 5'. Probably only 4'11".. My goal weight is ~115. I don't know. I really have more of a goal image. I'm currently doing JM30DS, and half way through, only now starting to see results. They are very small, but I'm getting there. Currently, I'm 135... So not a lot lost.... 2014 will be the year I finally do it, and I'm "well on my way".
  • cupcakegirl81
    cupcakegirl81 Posts: 2,033 Member
    I'm 5'0 and 32. Down 38 pounds in just over a year!

    SW 188 (Nov. 2012)
    CW 150 (Dec. 2013)
    GW 140, I think. Probably lower, but for now, I'm looking at this at 10 pound losses at a time.

    I'm wearing the smallest clothes I have in 20 years!!! I do a lot of Jillian Michaels workouts, walking, biking. I love eating, so I earn more cals though my workouts. haha! Maybe not the best approach, but I think I'm doing pretty good.
  • alissadough84
    alissadough84 Posts: 95 Member
    I'm 5'1.... starting weight May 2012 was 185. Weight this morning is 124.
  • proudjmmom
    proudjmmom Posts: 145 Member
    I am 5'3" and my starting weight was 215lbs, currently I am 123lbs. My UGW was 125lbs, so I have surpassed that. My new goal is to tone and build strength plus maybe another 5-8 lbs, we will see. I lost 65lbs initially, through deficit and treadmill. Then I lost all motivation and took a year off, and in that time gained back 10lbs. Jan 2013, I woke up and realized I need to get my butt in gear now before I am 215lbs again. I started slow with calorie counting, then introduced walking in Feb (in snow), March I started attending a Boot Camp 2 times a week, June I started a Learn2Run program(ran until the end of August, and was forced to stop due to injury), and November I began lifting. Right now, I am focusing on strength 3 times a week, and walking on my days off.
  • 120mustdo
    120mustdo Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks for sharing, very inspired by your success story.
  • Swehl
    Swehl Posts: 138 Member
    I am 4'11 and 37 y/o. I started at 160 lbs. possibly a little more. I am now 121.6 lbs as of my last weigh in. I started Jan 30 2013. I cant believe Im posting these before pics but here goes lol.

    I am due to be in a wedding this coming March....

    Me in my dress on Nov 2012, before losing ANY weight (I hate this picture) in a size 16/18

    1385177_10153412760350524_31469046_n.jpg

    Me in my dress when I bought it in a size 12 in June 2013 at 138 lbs

    998541_10153412760340524_592997623_n.jpg

    Me in my now TOO BIG dress that needs to be altered! This was taken about 2 wks ago- I now wear a size 6/8 jeans. The dress will need to be altered down to a bridal size 10 (im guessing).

    1455991_10153412710425524_261069052_n.jpg

    Me buying size 6 jeans!

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    MommaChocoLatte I am so happy to have you as a friend on MFP!! You are such an inspiration. With us having the exact same starting weight and the same goal weight, you are a huge motivator for me :) Thanks for posting these pictures! You look amazing!!!
  • jennycina93
    jennycina93 Posts: 127 Member
    I am 5'1" and I still have a long way to go but I started at 178 and I am down to 163. I don't know how to add photos but I think my profile is public and there is a before picture and current picture on there. It can be hard to keep going but you'll get there. We're all doing this together. Good luck on your fitness goals :)
  • L4gym
    L4gym Posts: 81 Member
    It took around 6 months to lose 26 pounds. I'm actually 4'11 , **so close**. In the beginning it was alright, then half way through it was hell mode especially when i didn't see any progress. I had to constantly make sure i was eating right and get my workouts in there, and if i ever missed it i'd feel horrible. But after i learned to stop obsessing with it. There are definitely times when you just want to give up and you feel very frustrated, but it really takes time and patience to actually see how far you've come.
    I needed to hear that. Thanks! :)
  • BaconWagon
    BaconWagon Posts: 138 Member
    It took around 6 months to lose 26 pounds. I'm actually 4'11 , **so close**. In the beginning it was alright, then half way through it was hell mode especially when i didn't see any progress. I had to constantly make sure i was eating right and get my workouts in there, and if i ever missed it i'd feel horrible. But after i learned to stop obsessing with it. There are definitely times when you just want to give up and you feel very frustrated, but it really takes time and patience to actually see how far you've come.
    I needed to hear that. Thanks! :)

    No problem at all, glad it helped :smile:
  • Silvermist16
    Silvermist16 Posts: 34 Member
    Wow, great job everyone!
  • LvLite
    LvLite Posts: 102 Member
    bump!
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    Awesome job! Can't wait to be a success with all of you :)
  • ImSoOTired
    ImSoOTired Posts: 186 Member
    I am 4'11 and 37 y/o. I started at 160 lbs. possibly a little more. I am now 121.6 lbs as of my last weigh in. I started Jan 30 2013. I cant believe Im posting these before pics but here goes lol.

    I am due to be in a wedding this coming March....

    Me in my dress on Nov 2012, before losing ANY weight (I hate this picture) in a size 16/18

    1385177_10153412760350524_31469046_n.jpg

    Me in my dress when I bought it in a size 12 in June 2013 at 138 lbs

    998541_10153412760340524_592997623_n.jpg

    Me in my now TOO BIG dress that needs to be altered! This was taken about 2 wks ago- I now wear a size 6/8 jeans. The dress will need to be altered down to a bridal size 10 (im guessing).

    1455991_10153412710425524_261069052_n.jpg

    Me buying size 6 jeans!

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    Bought that same dress (in july? august?) from Davids for a wedding in June. The same blue color. size 16. Mine already needs to be altered to a 14 or 12! Awesome job! You look fantastic.

    I'm 5'1.5''ish and I've lost 23 lbs since July. Sizes aren't moving too quickly but I'm seeing/feeling a difference. Lost around 36 total from a previous loss and a pregnancy in between. Currently 143 down from an all time high of 180.
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,757 Member
    Just want to say thanks to all the posters here. So great to see your results. You all are rocking MFP.
  • piratebear1
    piratebear1 Posts: 88 Member
    I like to call my self 5ft 1 - but I'm actually 5ft and a whisker !

    Ive lost 29lb - still a ways to go - but done better than ever before in terms of where I have lost it ( Ive lost more before but always kept my back fat or only lost by eating diet food or seperate meals in the past)

    By all means add me as a friend!

    I should add that I started out at 210 lbs - Im currently 167lbs and want to get to around 140 -

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  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
    MommaChocoLatte I am so happy to have you as a friend on MFP!! You are such an inspiration. With us having the exact same starting weight and the same goal weight, you are a huge motivator for me :) Thanks for posting these pictures! You look amazing!!!

    Aww Thanks!! Im glad we are friends too! Im glad that I could be a help to you.. my friends here are part of what keeps me going so you have been a big help to me as well. :flowerforyou:
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member

    Bought that same dress (in july? august?) from Davids for a wedding in June. The same blue color. size 16. Mine already needs to be altered to a 14 or 12! Awesome job! You look fantastic.

    I'm 5'1.5''ish and I've lost 23 lbs since July. Sizes aren't moving too quickly but I'm seeing/feeling a difference. Lost around 36 total from a previous loss and a pregnancy in between. Currently 143 down from an all time high of 180.

    Thank you! I really liked it in that blue color.. I bought it in the Plum for my friends wedding. I cant wait to see it on after it's been altered and it actually fits! It is a really pretty dress. I am betting by the time your event rolls around you are going to look amazing in your dress!
  • glassgallm
    glassgallm Posts: 276 Member
    I started using MFP in Oct, 2011 at the heaviest I'd ever been. At barely 5 ft talI I am now 58 years old and in the best shape I've ever been in. You can do this, one day at a time.

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