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Any short people out there 5'5" or under?

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  • kalico726
    kalico726 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. I'm 5'5" -- and always thought I was "average" height, but I guess today I'm considered short... :-)

    I started at 161 last week, am 158.7 today, and have a goal of 130-135 by vacation in August. I was 125 less than 2 years ago and stress and a broken foot/ankle put me back.

    I have 12 weeks and I'm hoping I can have steady 2 lb a week progress during that time.

    My regimen so far:

    Exercise 3 times a week -->
    - Stationary bike 30-60 minutes (only cardio I am cleared to do with the foot/ankle)
    - Sit ups, pushups, squats, calf raises

    Supplements --> (all started last week)
    - Hydroxycut SX7 twice a day, 12 hours apart (7am, 7pm)
    - Mid-day: Green coffee extract, CLA and green tea extract

    Diet -->
    - 1,200 cals/day
  • sherambler
    sherambler Posts: 303 Member
    Hey!! I'm 5'2", looking to lose over 100 lbs at first with an ultimate weight loss goal of 120. That would put me in the healthy BMI range.
  • superhippiechik
    superhippiechik Posts: 1,044 Member
    i'm 5'4 3/4" The 3/4ths of an ince really matter!
  • Soufre
    Soufre Posts: 236 Member
    I'm 5'3 and I want to be 105-110, depending. Only 10lbs until I hit my first goal weight. I'm sooo close yet soooo far....
  • stainlessteel
    stainlessteel Posts: 44
    5'5 here hoping to get back in to shape I'm starting to look disproportioned
  • sarafischbach9
    sarafischbach9 Posts: 466 Member
    5'3.5' and petite. I am 106 lbs!! Not getting smaller.. been working on maintaining!
  • tashatashae
    tashatashae Posts: 311 Member
    I'm 5' I weigh 250 aiming for 130 or under
  • ptsmiles
    ptsmiles Posts: 511 Member
    HI! So if you are 5'3" sometimes, what are you the other times? lol I'm Tracey, and I'm 5'4" all of the time. There was a time when I was taller than some of the boys in junior high.
    Currently 208lbs and I would like to be under 200.

    It all depends on what convenience store I'm walking out of......:wink:
    Nice!
  • ptsmiles
    ptsmiles Posts: 511 Member
    Boy am I glad I'm not the only one! For my height, 5' even, my 'healthy weight range is 97lb-137lbs. :grumble:

    Geez! I think that is ridiculous! 97lbs! My "healthy weight" is supposed to be 129lbs. When I see that number I kinda roll my eyes because it seems too small. I think any weight lower than my heaviest is a healthier weight. When I first started losing weight I was about 275lbs and a size 24/26. Now I'm 208lbs and a size 14/16. Granted it took me like 11 years to get here, but I did. I can't wait to be under 200lbs. It has been a long time since I've been under 200.
  • SweetheartSarah123
    SweetheartSarah123 Posts: 2
    Haha 4'11 and 3/4 that is me too :)
  • 001jules
    001jules Posts: 1 Member
    I hate being short (5') - even a few lbs extra looks bad - currently 125 heading for 115 :flowerforyou:
  • MenoTheBeast
    MenoTheBeast Posts: 2
    Hi Im 5'3 just started today CW-250 GW-150. Looks like we have similar goals there. Nice to meet you. It would definitely look better on a taller person lol.
  • fitfabforties
    fitfabforties Posts: 370 Member
    5'3"
    44 years old
    SW: 172lb
    LW: 118lb
    CW: 135lb
    GW: 120lb
  • Jen2Bfit
    Jen2Bfit Posts: 125 Member
    I'm 5'3, right now weighing 155 lbs. :-( that is why I am getting back here after quite a break and trying to get the weight back down.
  • JSN66614
    JSN66614 Posts: 66
    5 ft 4 on a REALLY good day 5 ft 5 but ya know what those tally's aren't able to do?

    Shorter people are quicker and when we fall, it doesn't hurt as bad rofl

    Keep your head up :)
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Haha I love this thread. Im 5'2, both my parents are shorties (Mom at 5'1 and dad barely at 5'6) I started out at 242 and im at 220 now! I want to get down to the 140's and go from there.

    I wish I was tall sometimes, my best friend is 6'3 and we're a funny pair walking around lol.
  • GypsygalWI
    GypsygalWI Posts: 27
    I'm 5'2, sometimes less, depending who measures me. Odd huh. My starting weight was 427.....yes.....I weighed that much. I am now half that size at 209. My Dr's goal weight for me is 180. I'm not sure where I"ll stop, I need skin removal in a bad way and waiting on insurance approval for a Panniculectomy. Being short is fun! Enjoy and embrace! Way to go to everyone who has lost weight, we know its hard to get it off and keep it off! :heart:
  • GeordieGirl80s
    GeordieGirl80s Posts: 120 Member
    Hi all, I'm 5' 1.75" but always say I'm 5' 2". HW/SW 218lbs, CW (as of this morning) 210.5lbs, UGW 126lbs. I'd love to hit my UGW by January 2016 (when I will be 35) but I won't beat myself up if I don't as long as my weight is dropping & I know I'm eating right & getting enough exercise. Feel free to add me.
  • LaurenAJ91
    LaurenAJ91 Posts: 10 Member
    4'11 (and a half) here. 22 years, no more growing for me :( and definitely no growing outwards! Fellow shorties feel free to add me :)
  • natrtaylor
    natrtaylor Posts: 11 Member
    5'4" and 3/4!! So I say I'm 5'5"... I hesitate to pick out a good GW b/c I was happy between 118-130 which I was at a few years ago. I'd like to just say My GW is to lose 16 lbs for now which will put me at 136. If I like that, I'll stay, if not, I'll lose up to 15 more. But it's too overwhelming to think "I have to lose 35 lbs!" right now.. :)
  • ThisCharmingFellow
    ThisCharmingFellow Posts: 132 Member
    Never thought I would be excluded for being too tall at 5'6" *sobs*

    Think my long-term goal is around 150 but will see how it goes.
  • zgbz9
    zgbz9 Posts: 1
    I'm 5'3''-5'4'' (162cm). CW is 122lbs. Not sure about the goal weight, maybe 103
  • ver9137
    ver9137 Posts: 2
    Hi there!

    I'm 5'3 as well; between 145-150 pounds. My goal is 125 :)
  • CrescentCityGirl
    CrescentCityGirl Posts: 123 Member
    Hi!!

    I'm 5'2" and 134.6. Wanting to get down to 128. Looking for some more workout options. I kickbox since I can burn a ton of calories.
  • amyc_900
    amyc_900 Posts: 12 Member
    5'2" here, although recently when measured i was 5'1.6" hope im not shrinking, only 20 haha.
    124lbs down from 139lbs. Not really sure what i'm aiming for - just to be happy in a bikini! Maybe another 10lbs ish? :)
  • Etherlily1
    Etherlily1 Posts: 974 Member
    I'm 5'5". In shoes I'm 5'5.5" Almost average! I am just tall enough petites don't hit all the way down my ankles and too short to not be walking on my pant legs in the averages. :huh:
  • ImeldaMGF
    ImeldaMGF Posts: 13
    I'm 5'3". I'm 210 pound and looking to lose 70. I have a long way to go but it's a lifestyle change rather than a diet. I too hate being this short. I'd like some weight loss buddies so please add me.
  • fitnessbabe90
    fitnessbabe90 Posts: 122
    4'11 3/4..:-)
  • caseymariev
    caseymariev Posts: 1
    5'3 around 143 lbs would love to be 125 give or take . I have been an on and off user of MFP for a few months. Good Luck Ya'll!!
  • booboox94
    booboox94 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm 5"4! Current weight 192lbs, goal weight 140lbs.
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