Women - around 5'3 and 165 lbs

I am just over 5'2 and started on here at 171lbs. I am now 126lbs and never thought I could make it this far. It took me just over 14 months to get here but I am a total foodie so I wasn't too harsh on myself with calorie counting as I knew I wouldn't last other wise. The journey is long but definitely worth it, I have so much confidence and can't wait for this summer to get into a bikini. Keep at it and take it one day at time. Feel free to add me if you would like any support.

hi all just started this week,bu like everyone else need a your support.it would be great to hear from you all. isobelo.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I'm 5'4" and am down to 160lbs. (I started logging on MFP at about 170lbs.) I just had my 2nd baby, and lost the pregnancy weight in 12 weeks. It helped that I only gained 22lbs with him. Now, I'm trying to lose the pregnancy weight from baby # 1 (who will be 3 years old in a month!! Yikes!) After that, I still could probably stand to lose another 15lbs, but I need to focus on goal #1 first.

I did Nutrisystem a few years ago before I became pg with baby #1. It worked, but I think it was mainly due to the fact that I stayed motivated by posting in the message boards daily and being held accountable to my fellow dieters. Also, I started running...a lot. I tried NS again after I had my first son, but I could never get back into it and so I only lost about 20lbs (after gaining about 45 or so during pregnancy. Again, yikes.) With a newborn around and working full time, I never found the time to get back to the gym. By the time I had free time, it was 10pm and I wasn't about to go run outside by myself. We were in a condo, and we had to sell the treadmill to make room for baby's stuff, so that was out too. Anyway, we are now in a house with a new treadmill, and I've been running again at least 3 times/week. I signed myself up for an 8k, which is coming up in a month, as well as some other stairclimbs and 5ks. If I don't have something to "train" for, I won't stick to the running. Now, I am done nursing, and want to fix my diet. Looking for motivation again from fellow dieters to help keep my mind on track. I would like to finally be able to wear shorts and - gasp - a bathing suit this summer without being self-conscious.

@AshleyAnn9, I also try to plan my meals out in advance, but my problem is consistently doing that. I've switched to making lunch my biggest meal as I find I snack less (on garbage) during the afternoon that way. I've cut out the desserts for the most part at night, but I need to get more veggies in and less carbs during dinner.

I am just over 5'2 and started on here at 171lbs. I am now 126lbs and never thought I could make it this far. It took me just over 14 months to get here but I am a total foodie so I wasn't too harsh on myself with calorie counting as I knew I wouldn't last other wise. The journey is long but definitely worth it, I have so much confidence and can't wait for this summer to get into a bikini. Keep at it and take it one day at time. Feel free to add me if you would like any support.

You said you didn't really calorie count. How did you lose the weight in 14 months! Congratulations!

Hi everyone! I'm 5'3" and started out on MFP 2.5 years ago at 190 lbs, lost 40 pounds in 8 months, then maintained 150-155 for the last almost 2 years. I recently decided to try to shed that last little bit and I'm currently at 143. Shooting for 135 for now, then I'll reevaluate.

I try to eat clean(er). Losing the first 40 pounds, I stuck to a1200-calorie count and ate back exercise calories. I was exercising a lot at the time with a personal trainer and cardio. This time I haven't been exercising as much and have increased the calorie count to 1350-1450, which so far has been working (1200 is not enough if you're not exercising to eat more!). I am hoping to get back into working out, especially after seeing so many great pictures of women who are strength training.

I am not super active on my newsfeed but my diary is open and I'm always happy to answer any questions, anyone can add me that wants.

Hey! I'm at 149 now, but I was 165 until last month. My biggest issues were emotional eating, lack of exercise, and lack of sleep. I weaned our last child in December and I started tracking calories on MFP in January. I was an avid runner before I got pregnant with the baby, but I got away from jogging during the pregnancy. Tuesday was my first day using C25K.

Sending you a friend request!

<==== 162 lbs 5'3" size 4/6 Weight is only a number ladies.

I am totally inspired by this post!!!

I am 5'2" and I currently weigh in at 155lbs. I started in 2012 at 196lbs
I have been working my butt off... and I actually mean that! It shrank so much that I had to start doing more squats so I could actually see it!

I haven't really lost any weight at all in the last few months but I have lost inches like crazy!!

I am in the gym... 6-7 days a week. I usually change up what I do... cardio and weights! I lift heavy and I just started reading The New Rules of Lifting for women...
I have gone from a size 16 at my highest to a size 10/12 as of December of 2013... These last two months I have lost so many inches that I am firmly in a size 6!!


It's not all about the weight... you can transform your body ... I am so glad this person posted... I am so excited to see just how far I can push my body!!

Good Luck Ladies!

I'm about 5'3", 5'4" on "tall days," and I started out around 165 pounds. I was about a size 14. At first I just counted calories and tried to get moving a little more--usually jogging, yoga, etc. As time went on, I started to track the three big macros (protein/carbs/fats) and I started some body weight exercises (squats, lunges, planks). In the last few months, I've started actively working towards getting enough protein every day, and I work on progressive heavy lifting five (or more) times a week. I got all the way down to 130 pounds, and then decided I wanted to do a small bulk (topping out at 140) over the holiday season to spare my mental health having to refuse all the of the deliciousness. Now I'm on my way back down (138, as of yesterday).
I love lifting. So. Much. I'm not sure I could love a human child as much as I love lifting. I wear a size 8 right meow, which is probably the smallest I've been since I was on my way up. I would strongly encourage you to lift, even though it won't impact the scale the way you might hope it would. When I started strength training, I was hoping I would get down to 120 and maybe I still will, but it's no longer a priority the way it was since I'm starting to really like the way I look. If that's not the way you want to go, that's fine, too.

TL;DR: log all your food as accurately as possible, be more active than you have been, find a solution that you can see yourself doing for years, or it won't work.

5'4 and 168. I am having a really difficult time losing weight. I workout more and eat better now then I did 5 years ago and yet I weigh 20lbs more. I am definitely in need of encouragement.

I'm 5'3 and am currently 149-150. However, my heaviest was 220. Yeesh! More round then curvy, thank God I don't weigh that much anymore, and this is the first time I'm actually working to lose weight as opposed to starving myself. Thanks for posting this forum! The encouragement is much needed. Anyone can add me. The more the merrier and more accountability! Good luck to everyone!!!!

5'4" 160lbs. I added a few of you on here, but am not quite sure how this works. Is it pretty much like FB where you see posts on your own newsfeed and can post that way??

Anyway, hoping for some motivation/support friends to help me get back to pre-baby weight!

I am 5'1 1/2" and started at 230lbs back in August of 2012. I am currently 155 and working on getting down to 120.
Feel free to add me, I am always looking for more friends .

5' 1" 165-ish pds...I'm definitely going to add some of you! I try to do this, but lack any real accountability so I end up skipping "bad" days or weeks...

My goal is to be back to my size 6/8 jeans. Right now I'm a 10/12. Before having my daughter I was 155 pds (my dr was convinced I was 125- made me get on 3 scales before believing me that 155 was accurate) but a size 6- I'm not super worried about the number on the scale because I tend to be very muscular and an athletic build.

Thanks!

hey ladies!!
I am currently 161 and 5'3. This is my highest adult weight while not being pregnant. I just recently gained the extra weight over the past few months (life's stresses) and whatever other excuses ha.
I have been stuck for a while, was 165 for a good 2 months, finally sloooowly losing again. I have it set to lose 1 lb per week and hope to be at my goal weight in 6 months. (135)
I workout a lot so i have just recently set my cals set to 1898. So far it is feeling pretty good. This seems like it will be sustainable for me.
Anyone else eating around the same amount as me?
I am also going to begin training for a half marathon in a couple weeks that's at the end of August and am aiming to be at goal weight by then, so there might be days i will eat more on my long runs.

So much inspiration on this thread! Anyone in a similar boat feel free to add me!

I'm 5'2" and have gone from 173 to 159 from 1/3/14 to 2/21/14 by keeping low carb / mostly veggie diet (with some lean ground turkey) and working out 6 days a week. Just got back from my honeymoon and ready to get in kick *kitten* shape for the summer! (and forever :-))