Petite girls r u struggling w last 10 pounds??? 5'1" - 5'3"

Yup, 5'3" and these last 10 are the hardest to get off for sure.

I'm struggling with the last ten pounds... I'm currently at 105 lbs and would very much like to get down to 95 lbs.

I'm a little bit taller I'm 5'4''and I had a similar problem for years. But now I'm finally losing those last pounds. I'm down to 112 and my goal is 110. For years I've stayed at 121-123 lbs and couldn't get below that until I really took hold of my diet. I realized that I needed to restrict more and really avoid cheat days since I don't have much weight to lose. My weight is not going to come off until I mean business. I start restricting calories more and working out more. Then the pounds start coming off. Be patient, log everything, make sure you are below your daily caloric needs with some 300 calorie allowance since most food labels are off by tens of calories.

How many calories do you log a day? Also, what kind of exercise do you do at the gym? If you want to lose weight fast, go swimming every day- just fun, leisurely swimming- and do 1200 calories. That is how I lost 10 pounds. I'm short, like you. : )

Wow, I can't believe this thread is still going. I read the whole thing, which started years ago, and then I saw the last post was just yesterday! I'm 5'2" and hover around 120. I was 115 for a loooong time. Then I started taking the birth control pill. I initially gained 9 pounds and weighed 124 for a few months. I quit taking the pill because I was so upset about my weight. But when I stopped taking it I only lost 4 pounds instead of the whole 9. My body also went through some kind of composition shift at that time. I had weight in my stomach, which NEVER happens to me. It is so upsetting because I didn't change anything with my habits. I work out 6x a week, which includes lifting weights on Monday, boot camp on Tuesday, Spin Wednesday, lift Thursday, Spin Friday, Step and lift on Saturday. I eat super clean and drink tons of water. The only things I do "wrong" are eat cereal for breakfast-- whole grain and healthy, all measured out in a small portion--but I suppose I could cut out those grains and see what happens. Also, my workout routine is really strenuous, but it's pretty much the same week after week--guess I could switch up my workout and see what happens. I'm 43 and I feel like my hard work toward a healthy diet and a good fitness routine is useless. I saw suggestions about exercising LESS... Too chicken to try that! Any success stories out there? I'm going to change my workout routine for a couple weeks and see what happens. Giving up cereal would be harder, so I'll try the workout changes first. I'll check back in and update you. Good luck ladies!

Same boat.. But I'm 5' and at 108.4 right now hoping to lose the last 8 and get down to 100. I'm taking bar method right now and feeling like it's really toning and helping with body composition.

I'm in the same boat! I've been between 120-125 for a few years. My goal is to be below 120 and I want to start running outside. Has anyone gotten slimmer by running long distance?

I just started running, so I'm anxious to see if this helps. I already exercise 6x a week. I'm just replaced two spin workouts with running and I'll see what happens. I'm 120, 5'2". No matter what I do, the scale does not move. I can workout, not workout, cut calories to 1200, low/no carbs, nothing changes. I used to stay about 115-118. Now I can't get below 120, and I swear I am so healthy. I truly eat nothing processed, no sweets, no soda, tons of water. I don't even drink coffee. I feel like I've stripped every little bit of enjoyment out of my life and my body doesn't reflect it.

Hey everyone! I finally got the scale moving again! I wanted to share what I did in case it could help someone else. I'm 5'2" and 120/121 pounds for a long time. I've been trying to lose 5 pounds, but nothing has worked. While I absolutely love My Fitness Pal for food tracking and exercise, restricting my calories according to their estimates didn't seem to work for me. I followed it perfectly, and I didn't lose an ounce. In all fairness, I am not overweight. It is just 5 pounds that I'm not sure my body really wants to let go of. Since my body didn't respond to MFP guidelines, I tried restricting even more to 1200 calories and adding 2 days of exercise (7 days instead of my usual 5). Still the scale did not move! So recently I decided to try "carb cycling" and I am down to 117 pounds after 2 weeks. I know there are formal carb cycling programs out there, but I am just doing my own plan. Basically, I have a "carb day" followed by a "non-carb day." I sometimes have 2 non-carb days in a row if I need to make a carb day fall on a certain day (going out for dinner or something). On the non-carb days, I am NOT restricting calories. I do end up eating more protein on the non-carb days. But I want to be really clear that on the carb days, I still eat very clean (lots of fresh veggies, fruit, and chicken), and I definitely don't consider it a free-for-all carb binge. The only difference between my carb days vs. my non-carb days is basically cereal. It's whole grain, high fiber, yum! I just love it, but it is very high in carbs, and I have wondered before if dropping the cereal would help me lose weight -- I just did not want to give it up. With carb cycling, I still get to eat it about 3 days a week. That's doable, and the scale is finally moving! Yay!!

Im 4ft 11 and struggling now - i managed to get down to 6st 6lb, however went up to 7st 2lb - but this was my fault. I did change, didnt work out for a month or so and ate horribly whilst on holiday! Im trying to get back on it now, up the exercise and protein and for me lower fats seem to help. Im supposed to have 45g a day, at the moment im having that although thinking of cutting it to 35g or so . . .

You're not the only one at all! I'm 5'3, lost a bit over 50 pounds and want to lose around 10 more, and it has been coming off much slower than my other weight. But I've heard this is quite normal.

I am getting really frustrated because I am doing complete workouts and keeping my calories at 1200-1300 a day. I feel like things are more toned but no scale loss. I have always had problems losing weight. I don't have many pounds to lose (10-15) but still, I feel like most people that have done what I've done would have lost at least 1-2 pounds. I have been low carbing since January 3rd, lost an initial 3 pounds in a few weeks (probable mostly water weight). Then, I starting adding good carbs back in, such as a banana after my workout, and more vegetables. Then I started slim in 6 after not working out for a very long time, and the scale is not budging. So now it has been a little over 2 months of eating correctly, and watching carbs, plus the intense slim in 6 workouts for a few weeks and nothing is happening! Any advice out there from anyone in the same boat as me? I don't know what to do anymore, stuck at same weight for almost 2 months is really taking its toll.

WILL TAKE ANY ADVICE!! please help!

Are you eating any of your exercise calories back? If you're only eating 1200-1300 calories a day and exercising a lot without eating those calories back at least some, I imagine your net calories are very low indeed! That may be the problem-- the general consensus is that for weight loss one needs to net at least 1200 calories eaten each day.

I know people often say one shouldn't eat back all the exercise calories, but I always do and follow MFP's exercise calories. . . and I'm a 5'1" girl who's lost 5+ lbs in the last 2 months.

OOPS just saw you added that you've tried eating more before. . Hmmm. . . sorry to not read everything!

I am having a similar issue. I am 5'3" and trying to get back to 110, but I had to stop taking a depression medicine, which made me gain lbs. I am now desperately trying to drop the weight with no success. If you find something that works for you, let me know!

I have not tried doing it in a while (eating exercise calories back, that is), I think I may try again, just worried it will take longer that way:) Should I buy a heart rate monitor to track exercise more accurately?

Thanks!

I'm also trying to lose the last 10 pounds. I've been hovering around 125 +/- for a while and would really like to get out of the 120s soon. I did get to 121 a few months ago, but then I went on two vacations and had Christmas & Thanksgiving. I just think I need to focus more on eating better during the weekends. I do perfectly fine during the weekdays, but will splurge a little too much on the weekends. The good news is I found my maintenance calories. lol

Look at the bright side...at 5'0", 5 pounds is a whole dress size!