In my early 20s I was about 125lbs. In my late 20s I was 255 or more lbs. Pregnant I was about 210lbs tops. Since my early 40s I have been gradually losing weight. I have been as low as 130 (too low for me) and as high as 179 in the past 10 years. I currently weight about 158, striving for 148. I am 5'4", normal build but muscular.

i been loosing and gaining several times and my best attempt at that was around age 25-29.

height 5'4"

At age 20 i think i was about 160-175 and then i did a huge effort at diet and exercise so at 28 i was 139 then pregnant and weight started to build up

At my max i was 207 and was up and down 10-15 pounds trying lots of different diets that didn't last

Now I'm 147 up and down depending on day

Im not sure where my goal is but for now its 143 (65 kilo) but when i reach it i might reevaluate to 139 (63 kilo) or even less i don't know. all i know is that it has to be realistic for me to eat and exercise at a level that maintains it without feeling as its giving up to much to stay slim.

20's = 120-125lbs
Most= approx ( didn't weigh) 205
Pregnant = 168.
Before MFP = 179(been on it a month but was dieting before)
Today = 173.4 lbs
Goal = 125-130

I'm 5''5" tall and have a slight structure. So, weighing what I have has been painful. Pain is a great incentive.

Still 5'8' with a small frame
1. In my 20's 125 lbs
2. heaviest 169 lbs
3. presently at maintenance 130-135 max range. Prefer to keep it 132. So far, so good. Wouldn't mind more toned inner thigh/less hanging skin there. OK, I know it's not REALLY hanging and the muscles are toned underneath... just seems that way to me - I miss my 20 year old skin elasticity. lol

1. How much did you weigh in your 20s? (125 pounds)
2. How much is the most you've weighed (not including pregnancies) (165)
3. How much do you weigh now (158) I think it is still higher that\n my pregnancy weight
4. What is your goal? (140-145)

I am 5'8" and just can't seem to lose, my battle is to maintain. I exercise 1 hour at least 4 times a week, usually 5. My eating isn't terrible, always room for improvement. I don't have problems committing to an eating plan, but I guess I am struggling finding my sweet spot to lose (hopefully fat). My current settings are at 1250 calories for 1 lb per week loss, but in reality it is more like 1 lb a month. A more significant loss would be so encouraging & would help me stay the course. My last loss was about 5 years ago, I lost 10 lbs over about 6 months, but they have creeped back on! :noway:

. A more significant loss would be so encouraging & would help me stay the course. My last loss was about 5 years ago, I lost 10 lbs over about 6 months, but they have creeped back on! :noway:

I find it's an 80/20 rule. 80% of our success comes from how/what we eat and only 20% comes from the exercise we do.
I feel I can exercise until I am blue :grumble: (or red :mad: ) in the face, but unless I closely watch what I eat I don't lose.
hope that helps a little.
It is such a battle....LET'S FIGHT IT TOGETHER!!

I find it's an 80/20 rule. 80% of our success comes from how/what we eat and only 20% comes from the exercise we do.
I feel I can exercise until I am blue :grumble: (or red :mad: ) in the face, but unless I closely watch what I eat I don't lose.
hope that helps a little.
It is such a battle....LET'S FIGHT IT TOGETHER!!
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Totally agree that eating is key! Yes, keep fighting & thanks for the group Jill!

1. How much did you weigh in your 20s? (130 pounds)
2. How much is the most you've weighed (not including pregancies) (210)
2b. How much is the most you've weighed (including pregancies) (220)
3. How much do you weigh now? (182)
4. What is your goal? (145)

When my son was a year old, I got down to 145, and was a size smaller than I had been at 130 before he was born. So, I'm using that as my goal, not my lowest weight.