Tall Women with 80+ lbs to Lose

Hi! I'm 32, 5'11.5". SW 247 CW 232 GW 180.

I'd love some fellow tall lady friends on MFP! Feel free to add me.

I was stick thin until I was about 14, I've been overweight to varying degrees ever since. Haven't seen below 200 in over 10 years (ouch). I avoided scales at my highest weight but I'd estimate it at 260-270, about 7 years ago. Lost ~60 and gained back about 30, I tend to hover around 220 and a size 14. I got down to around 210 before my wedding 2.5 years ago, then the weight crept back on. My problem areas are upper arms, back, and lower abdomen, I'm a kind of hourglass/apple mix. I've always been naturally strong, I've had my bone density tested and it's nearly off the charts. From some calculations I'm at about 160 lb of lean body mass.

I've had success in the past with simple calorie counting, but I've switched to a low-carb high-fat diet and it's working out really well so far. I am able to stay at 1400-1700 calories/day without feeling weak, cold, slow, or *****y. I have a rowing machine I love to use and I try to go out for a quick walk as often as weather allows, which right now isn't often.

I have frozen veggies on my knees and shins every time I do HIT which is everyday now since I am discovering how fast it melts the fat off my butt.

Re - meal planning.

I got a Groupon for Emeals and choose the Low Cal Family plan. Some of the meals are a little strange, but I'm trying to be open minded and trying new things. My son is a different story. :-)

The plan I chose includes 7 dinners and a grocery list, which they send on Wednesday. I go to the store before Monday and pick up what I need for that week. As a working mom I have constantly struggled with planning, so this has really helped. I have noticed that they try to use all of what you buy for the week, like, if you need fresh pineapple, there are 2 times that you'll use it, so there's no waste once you figure in breakfast and lunch (which I'm doing on my own). With the Groupon, the plan only cost $29 for a year - regular price $58.

I hope that this is helpful.

I'm 6'1" and started out at 285. My husband found out about a month ago that he was going to have to go on insulin and since then, our lifestyle has done a complete 180! I'm currently 270 and am working my way down to 180. I totally get what you mean about the emotional eating and eating out of boredom!

For workout clothes, I've been getting my pants at Old Navy. Online they have a tall section that is longer then the longs they carry instore. With all the sales ON runs, they're pretty inexpensive to replace as the weight comes off.

I've been working out for 6 days a week, usually 45 minutes on the treadmill with steep inclines. My husband has been rocking the elliptical but I tried it once and it really hurt my knees. This past week I've started using the weight machines at our gym and think the leg press has been helping with knee aches.

Keep up the good fight ladies! You are all AMAZING!

Hi, can completely relate to pretty much everything you said! I am 36F married sahm to 3 kiddos. I am 5'11 and sw was 330 am currently 277. My goal is to lose 150 and go from there. I am exhausted right now but will check back in with more later

Oh my goodness!! I am in SHOCK! I thought I was the only 6-footer (okay, almost 6-footer) who has LOTS of weight to lose. I am blown away at the number of tall women! And so many have great success! WOWZA!

I am at 280 (down from 305) and am really struggling with keeping to the program. I for a little bit, then lose interest and slack off. Same issues as many have mentioned - emotional eating and eating out of habit, not hunger.
Patience is a challenge. I have had to re-start many times and each time I think I'm in good habits, I fall off the wagon.

Please add me - especially if you can help with a kick in the butt!

Great tips on shopping - thank you! I love the workout pants from Champion. They come almost all the way down to my ankle. Champion Plus Stretch Cotton Leggings available on justmysize.com

Thanks all!

Hi, I am 5'11 and previously lost 66lbs here on MFP. I then managed to put 20 of them back on again so am back to get rid of the 20 plus another 25. I'd love to have tall friends so if anyone would like to add me please do!

I'm about 5'9" - 5'10". I've lost 60lbs. I'd like to lose another 50 I think. I hear ya on the clothing thing. The only pair of jeans I had that were actually long enough are now too big. "Knee length" dresses are mid thigh on me (too short for a 40yo :P). I love to wear heels, but then I'm so much taller than the boys and the girls that it's just weird.

I'm 5'10 with another 84 lbs to lose. I have lost exactly 40lbs so far, 32 since starting mfp. Feel free to add me.