Short Gals (under 5'3) unite!

I am 5'' 2", my goal is 130, but I may change it, when I am at 135, in a little over 10 lbs. more down i am going to re-evaluate.

I weighed 120 in high school and I was really small and skinny. I have always weighed more as I am very muscular, so we will see, the bikini will tell, when I look good in that...done.

I was wondering how many women on here have target weights under 110 pounds? I had a started weight of 120 pounds which seams to he the goal weight of a lot of people. As an adult I have generally been on the average to light side of a healthy BMI however I have never calorie counted before so I am quite suprised at the diets of other people (not a negative thing, just even before attempting to lose weight I wouldn't have consumed the same amount). I am not promoting low cal diets etc but just curious how women with petite build/under 5"3 can eat close to 2000 cals with what seems to be minimal/average exercise still lose weight quite consistency?

my starting weight was 120 as well but I don't eat 2000 cals because I don't do enough exercise to lose or maintain at that haha but I'm sure it can be done! my goal is 1200 cals but I usually don't eat that many unfortunately

That does not sound healthy at all. You need 1200 just for basic function, and if you are that low weight now, you are probably chowing down on your muscle, and if you keep it up your organs can also be damaged...exercising or not!

i just upped my calories to 1700/day because weight was coming off too fast at 1600 (btw my profile pic is not what I look like now, that was 39 lbs. down, I am now 54 lbs. down, and gaining on my goal). You sound like you are starving yourself, not a good way to go...sorry if it sounds preachy but seriously, think about your life and what damaging your body can mean for your future.

Why don't you girls learn to lift weights and get a healthy and toned body that won't damage your heart or other organs, then you won't have to regret it later.

Hey I'm 5'2 almost 5'3

I don't do the MFP calories method anymore. I started out with it, but after I started lifting weights I went to TDEE - 20% which for me was 1600 cals./day. I was losing too fast on that so now I went to TDEE -15%, which for me is 1700 cals./day, have to see how that works.

I highly recommend lifting weights (heavy ones, free weights), if you are eating in a deficit it is not possible to bulk up, but you will get toned and burn the fat, but lifting helps you keep your muscle, and muscle is what makes you look toned.

Hi, my name is MiAh, I'm only 4'10" and have lost 15 pounds since joining MFP in March, add me as a friend.

5'2 and 169 lbs
Let's be friends!!!!!

Hey everyone, my name is Natalie. I joined a while ago but in truth I'm really just starting now. I'm not quite 5' and weigh 190. Honestly I'm not sure what my ultimate goal weight will be. I want to get down to at least 150 before I actually start thinking about it as otherwise seems too unachievable! Could sure buddies for mutual support and motivation. And if could find a workout buddy in the Cary NC area that would be terrific as I know otherwise I'll keep finding all the excuses of why I can't do it that day!

Hello, I am 5'1" and have beed losing weight since Jan. I started at 172 and am down to 155. I would also like to weigh 130. I'm not sure people understand how hard it is to lose weight when you are so short. Would love to stay connected!

Hello
I'm 5'2 and weight 113 lb.
Looking for friends with 20% bf or less.,trying to lose bf.
Anyone please add me!

I'm 5'2" and currently at 205. A few years ago I was the same, and managed to reach my goal weight of 110. Then, due to health issues and being sedentary I gained it all back. Now I'm back in business and motivated to do it all over again (and maintain it!).

Motivational friends would be greatly appreciated. I'm new here, not so sure how things work, but I'd love to get to know people on the same boat.