Short Gals (under 5'3) unite!

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  • beccataz23
    beccataz23 Posts: 34 Member
    Im 5'3 and 116, Im hoping to get down to 105 :)
  • tabithacate
    tabithacate Posts: 51 Member
    I am just under 5 foot and last time I weighed myself I was 165 pounds although I think I am nearer 160 now. Last year I got down to 140 from 182 using MFP. Looking to be 133 pounds by summer :)
  • somuchlaughter
    somuchlaughter Posts: 4
    I am 5'0 173. My goal is to get to 130 and I have been slacking on MFP for a while. I would like to to join to keep myself motivated and really get to where I want to be.
  • jniece55
    jniece55 Posts: 181 Member
    I'm 5'0. I have been on and off here for a while. I like to log on for the forums and get good tips.
    My SW was 141,
    CW is 136
    GL is 115-120

    I would love if anyone can offer any tips on what helped them be successful. I feel like my weight won't budge from here. I run but turns into mostly interval runs as I have a hard time staying at a fast pace for too long so I tend to do the intervals. I do some weights as well on the bosu.

    I eat some vegetables and some fruits but it is sort of limited so I try to just do well on calories. I wish I was one of those people that loved fresh fruit and vegetables as much as everyone else but I really stick to the regular ones.
  • jniece55
    jniece55 Posts: 181 Member
    BTW feel free to add me or offer any advice that worked for you.
  • antaylor2009
    antaylor2009 Posts: 4 Member
    4'11 Gym addicted (:
    SW:135
    CW:133
    GW: 110

    I love strength training and cardio! FEEL FREE to add me :D
  • calahcarlock
    calahcarlock Posts: 15 Member
    I am 5'3" and currently 202...started MFP at about 219. I would like to get to 140. Feel free to add me!

    We have almost the same stats!! My first goal is 170 but in the end I'd like to get to 140 also!
  • deinsohn
    deinsohn Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I am not quite 5 feet and weigh 147. I need to get down to 120-125 by the fall. My son is getting married so that is great motivation! Hoping to get and give a lot of support from this group!
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    I'm 5'2. Im at 145, started at 162, wanna be at 130.

    37yo, 6 kids, full time teacher, in grad school, doing Body For Life program as my "skeleton" for my workouts.
  • Ratches
    Ratches Posts: 52 Member
    4ft 11 and a half - being little is tough because 5 to 10 pounds really feels an shows.

    I started at 160 I am 155 now I would like to be 130 - 135 for my height I am supposed to be like 110 - so not realistic for me.

    It's nice to know I am not the only one out there with big numbers to achieve just because of my height

    Good Luck all - keep me as a friend :flowerforyou:
  • mirandaly92
    mirandaly92 Posts: 3
    5'2" (almost!) and really struggling with losing weight. It's exciting when I do actually lose any because 5 pounds on a little woman really shows! But the opposite is true as well. I'm new to MFP and I'd love to have some friends and support too, especially from you other short girls!
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    5'0", current weight 109 lbs, goal weight 106 lbs. Currently prepping for my first bikini competition in July!
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    Around 5'21/2 and at just under 162 according to the height/weight convertor I found, used to metric! Looking to get down to 143 to start with and see if I can keep going after that, don't remember the last time I weighted that little. Main problem is trying to eat healthily and not just go crazy and try to starve myself plus find low impact exercise my arthritic joints can cope with. Looking forward to sharing journeys with people!
  • Frissy14695
    Frissy14695 Posts: 1
    I'm right there with you! 5'3" and at an all time high of 205!!! What exercises work best for you? I am wanting to be at or around 145 myself. Keep in touch with me. It would be nice to have a weight loss buddy.
  • courtcourtfnp
    courtcourtfnp Posts: 134 Member
    Hey y'all. I'm 5'2, currently at around 225, which is down 10lb from my SW. My goal is around 135-140; most importantly I want to look and feel good, the actual number isn't the most important thing. Feel free to add me!
  • srv524
    srv524 Posts: 1,363 Member
    Hi, I'll need all of your phone numbers...thanks :laugh:
  • kborton1122
    kborton1122 Posts: 914 Member
    I'm 5'1 and have been using MFP for 2.5 years. I met my goal a year ago, but failed with maintenance and gained 20 lbs back. Soooo.... here I am, trying to get back to where I was a year ago. I truly felt my best at that time. It will always be a struggle but I know what to do, and it's worth the work to get there.
  • alixbrand
    alixbrand Posts: 1
    hi :)
    Im 5ft 1.. currently 190 lbs, just starting up. Hoping to get to 120-130. Add me :) Open to any tips, quick healthy meals, workout tips, etc.!
  • marymoni
    marymoni Posts: 17 Member
    I'm 5"3 and am currently 140lbs. My goal is to get to 125lbs. Love any motivation from other short ladies so feel free to add me :)
  • Dancemmw
    Dancemmw Posts: 1
    Hi I am 5 foot even and about 183! Hoping to get down to 135!!!
  • remg81
    remg81 Posts: 8 Member
    5' 2" 120 lbs. Lost 15 on 1200 cal diet but the last 5 is not moving! I workout everyday burning about 400 cal per day and no budge on the scale. Help
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    5'2
    34 years
    SW 270ish
    CW 200ish
    GW 170is :)

    I strength train and do crossfit/shred

    I want to keep my curves so my GW is a bit higher than most of you :/

    I will be very happy at a size 10 and 170!!!!
  • srv524
    srv524 Posts: 1,363 Member
    5' 2" 120 lbs. Lost 15 on 1200 cal diet but the last 5 is not moving! I workout everyday burning about 400 cal per day and no budge on the scale. Help

    (Not sure if I should respond because I'm a guy but what the hell...)

    1200 is too low. Based on your age and gender, I'd recommend at least 1600 calories (not including your fitness level). Your body might be conserving energy since calories are too low so metabolism is slowing down.

    I don't know your weight so I would check out these websites-

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/calories-chart

    Also check online for TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) calculators. You plug in age, height, weight, activity level and it'll tell you how many you burn. There are a few methods so try all 3 and then I'd pick the low end of the number (2100-2300 calories, pick 2100 calories).
  • abrand2014
    abrand2014 Posts: 24 Member
    hi!

    im 5 ft 1, 190 lbs. My dream goal is anywhere from 120-130 lbs.
    Im a nursing student and have very little time to work out and make healthy meals, but I do the best i can!
    any tips please message me.

    Feel free to add me! I love hearing your success stories, it motivates me! :)
  • Robin628
    Robin628 Posts: 102 Member
    I am 5'3" and currently 202...started MFP at about 219. I would like to get to 140. Feel free to add me!

    We have almost the same stats!! My first goal is 170 but in the end I'd like to get to 140 also!

    Me three! I just rejoined MFP today after a year or so hiatus. In that time I gained another 20 pounds. :-( But I am back and that is what counts! Anyway, I am 5'3" and at 220, My short term goal is to get that 20 pounds off and get under 200 again (even if that means 199). I know I will feel so much better even just 20 pounds lighter and be even more motivated. A few years ago I lost 70 pounds and got down to 145, so I know it is do-able. My long-term goal is also 140. Please feel free to add me as well!
  • tropixnut
    tropixnut Posts: 2 Member
    I am just a smidge taller at 5'3.5". My SW is about 180 and am starting with a do-able goal of getting to 155. I, too, lost 50 pounds after my divorce and got down to my high school weight of 125. I certainly don't plan on getting back down to my high school weight, but something I can live with when seeing myself in photos.
  • kmestripez
    kmestripez Posts: 7 Member
    Hello, all! I'm 5'2 and 132 lbs. Trying to get back down to 120 but I'm finding it very difficult working 9 hours a day at a desk job. Trying MFP in hopes that monitoring what I eat will help. :smile:
  • tropixnut
    tropixnut Posts: 2 Member
    Quote:

    I want to keep my curves so my GW is a bit higher than most of you :/

    I will be very happy at a size 10 and 170!!!!


    Thank you for saying that. At the risk of sounding vain, I don't want to lose too much and then gain wrinkles... yep, that sounds goofy.
  • kezwbatay
    kezwbatay Posts: 70 Member
    Hello there...I am 5'3, CW 156lb and hoping to get to around 140lb
  • csparker2008
    csparker2008 Posts: 3 Member
    Add me!!!! 5'2" looking to lose 60 pounds!

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