Looking for similar friends. Female, 5'2", 184 lbs

lbrumsey
lbrumsey Posts: 19
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I've actually been on MFP for over two years now, and I had great success with it a while back. I lost a whopping 44 pounds and got SO close to my weight loss goal, and then it all fell apart. I got too comfortable with my progress and started to put forth less and less effort, until I eventually slipped back into all my old habits and gained back every pound that I had worked so hard to lose. )c:

I'm 5'2" and my starting weight is 184 pounds. (Yeesh! I know!) I'm setting my goal at 120, which is right in the middle of where I should be, but if I can get to 130 (the top end of the "healthy" range for my height) that will be a huge deal for me. I really need to get out of the "obese" category and take care of myself.

I'd love to have some more friends for motivation and support! I promise to return the favor! (c:
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  • fit_war
    fit_war Posts: 985 Member
    im in! add me if you like!
  • kelseydecember
    kelseydecember Posts: 3
    You can add me too! I just recently re-joined and trying to lose some weight!
  • boocc4
    boocc4 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm in a similar boat to you. Started in 2010 weighing a wopping 245 lbs and lost 59 lbs. Then I got stuck and have since gradually put back on 30lbs. Have just joined this site and am back on the diet. I am aiming to get from the 216 that I am now to 140 if at all possible. It seems such a long way to go and I need a few friends to help motivate me and maybe I can do the same for them.
  • jenniferevon
    jenniferevon Posts: 53
    You can add me. 5'3 and still have 30-40 to lose. Having encouraging friends really helps.
  • Dianamarie91
    Dianamarie91 Posts: 19
    Similar situation!! also looking to lose 30-40lbs. Feel free to add me!
  • a71890megan
    a71890megan Posts: 1
    I think we are twins.... I am also 5'2 and I weigh 177 lbs (assuming my cheap bathroom scale is accurate). I have also had success with MFP until I get close to my goal. I have now regained most of the weight I've lost. I don't have any friends yet on MFP, but I have been using it on and off again for about three or four years. It would be great to be friends with you!
  • nlbez
    nlbez Posts: 111 Member
    Hi im Nicola im 5ft 4 so a little taller i started mfp nearly 10 weeks ago. I have lost 25 lb. My starting weight was 183 lb my current weight is 158 lb and i have my goal weight set at 145 lb but that may change depending what i look like when im there. I will add you now x
  • Peacockbutterfly
    Peacockbutterfly Posts: 90 Member
    Hi there! I'm a couple inches shorter than you but we have similar goals. I started MFP about 50 days ago and have been doing well. I really love the support I have been getting and giving from my friends thru this. It is a huge motivator. Feel free to add me!
  • Tonkarosie
    Tonkarosie Posts: 2
    Looks like this is the group for me as well. I joined this site and lost a few pounds a year ago. I of course thought a nibble here and there wouldn't really matter...leading to where I am today. I have to put new batteries in the scale to get an accurate weight. Regardless, I know I have gained weight as nothing fits and I am so uncomfortable. I know I am 30 to 40 lbs overweight. Today is the day! Am trying to remember how to figure out this site with the foods etc. Are there example meal plans somewhere?
  • KeepGoingKylene
    KeepGoingKylene Posts: 432 Member
    Hi feel free to add me! 5'3" started at 270, currently at 185. My currently goal weight is 150 but will probably change once I get there. :drinker:
  • lbrumsey
    lbrumsey Posts: 19
    Yay!!! I'm loving all the responses! Super-excited to get to know you all!
  • Tonkarosie
    Tonkarosie Posts: 2
    Hi Nicole, Wow, congrats on that huge weight loss! I just rejoined this site after being absent nearly a year. I am 5'4" as well and 180 lbs. I am so inspired seeing the weight you have lost in 10 weeks. Are there certain foods you are eating every morning, noon etc? I am looking for easy meal plans on here and am lost.
    Thanks, Kris
  • 40marye
    40marye Posts: 1 Member
    Me, too, please! This is day 1 for me - just downloaded the Mfp app this morning, and logged 2 meals. Saw the website! I am 5'2", starting at 205 lbs - goal of 140 lbs. I'm 52 years and a serious couch potato. Can I come along?
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    I'm 5'2", but a bit more than 180. Feel free to add me. My diary is open to friends
  • skierue
    skierue Posts: 17 Member
    Hi all! I'm 5'3 192 and looking to go down to around 145-155ish. Anyone can feel free to add me. I log every day and try to encourage all my friends.
  • latearia2014
    latearia2014 Posts: 4
    I would love for you to add me as well I've been on here for about 3 days. I'm 5'1 about 184 I'm looking to lose at let's 40lbs and I know that will start with eating right.
  • dirtmagnets
    dirtmagnets Posts: 116 Member
    I'm in a similar boat, too. Lost a fair amount of weight here on another account, got complacent and gained it all back. I'm now 5'4 and 190, looking to get to 135-140 eventually.
  • jjennyb4
    jjennyb4 Posts: 1,581 Member
    You are more than welcome to add me....

    Height - 5'3"
    SW - 185
    CW - 108
    GW - 105
  • lbrumsey
    lbrumsey Posts: 19
    Thank you all so much for the responses!!! Can't wait to do this together!!!
  • mlima14
    mlima14 Posts: 112 Member
    I'm 5'3", 170 lb. Added you! :wink:
  • UndefinedLoser
    UndefinedLoser Posts: 36 Member
    I'm 5'2 and roughly 190 so I'd love to be friends with you and lose this weight together! Feel free to add me!
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
    Hi I'm in the same boat started back in 2010 after having my second son. I got back down to 145 then got lazy and unaccountable again. I am back now with a vengeance after baby number 3 (the last one) and currently going through a divorce I am ready to be the me I am supposed to be!! I lost 3.8 pounds just from dropping pop and watching portions again. Would like to get down to 140 more or less depending more how I feel and look than the number. Would love the add :) Anyone feel free to add of course. :happy:
  • AiHanks
    AiHanks Posts: 4
    I'm 5'2", looking to lose at least 50lbs (possibly more if it feels right to me). My friend who got me onto this website barely uses her account so I wouldn't mind having some active friends on here :)
  • swaring125
    swaring125 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm 5'2" as well! I started out a bit bigger (205) than you and I'm now around 160, I saw on your profile you'll be doing insanity! I'm going to start Insanity May 3 once I finish Les Mills Pump and Couch to 10k! I sent a friend request! :)
  • nbenoist87
    nbenoist87 Posts: 12 Member
    Hi!
    Feel free to add me too. I am 5'2'' at 210 and I am also working on getting down to a healthy BMI, 130-120lbs. I started at 222 a few weeks ago, hopefully we can motivate each other! :)
  • lbrumsey
    lbrumsey Posts: 19
    I'm so excited to see all these new friends on my page! The more the merrier! We can do this!!!!!
  • alcianblue
    alcianblue Posts: 18
    Same here! 5'2" (158 cm), started this journey on September 28th 2013 when I weighed 177lbs (around 80,5 kilos - BMI: 32.2). Now, at about 6 months into this, I'm really close to (re)entering the healthy BMI range (I'm about 3 lbs away :smile: )! My goal is 118 lbs, because I really looked good at that weight (11 years ago :sad: ...) and I'm really motivated and will definetely continue logging after reaching my goal weight! Feel free to add me if you want more MFP friends. I log very often and every day! I try to motivate some of my everyday friends, who could use a change in their diet habbits, but with no success... I would be happy to support as many people as possible here in MFP!
  • daneiel
    daneiel Posts: 42 Member
    Hi everyone,

    feel free to add me, I currently doing T-25
    5'3
    SW 163
    CW 156
    GW 130
  • sphkhn
    sphkhn Posts: 456 Member
    Hey I'm 5'4 and started around 180 and now I am down to 168. Anyone feel free to add me.
  • Shauna2626
    Shauna2626 Posts: 196 Member
    Hi there! Feel free to add me; I have been in a similar boat. I'm around 5 ft 2 in (or a tad shorter) and at my highest I weighed 172 in early 2011. My lowest weight was 126 about a year later.
    While I maintained most of the loss, I periodically re-gained and re-lost a portion of the weight. Now, 2 years later, I am currently around 7 lbs higher than I was at my lowest weight.
    My current goal is to return to near my lowest weight, maintain, and tone.
    Something I found helpful is to set smaller stepping-stone goals along your weight loss journey. For example, focusing on your ultimate goal weight of 120 might seem overwhelming, but if you set your sights on 160 for now, then lower your goal again once you reach that first goal, it seems more doable and can be more motivating.
    Good luck, and enjoy the journey! :smile:

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