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vertically challenged anyone??

jrow5
jrow5 Posts: 35 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
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I am vertically challenged, lol! I'm 5'2" on a good day. In all the weight loss articles I read, the women are all tall women which kind of makes me wonder if I'm the only short person who's overweight??

So I started at 156.86 on Nov 5, 2010. Currently 138.2lbs.

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  • aliciagrace89
    aliciagrace89 Posts: 31 Member
    im 5'1"!!!! and considered obese =/
  • Marcia_11
    Marcia_11 Posts: 143 Member
    5'0' and considered obese too
  • ctheslayer
    ctheslayer Posts: 79
    4'11". Normal BMI but trying to lose more for a mini-triathlon in July. :glasses:
  • grumpz
    grumpz Posts: 30
    5'2 and considered overweight. If I was 5'5 I'd be normal :tongue: Go figure.
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    I'm 5 ft and I have a couple of MFP pals who are "vertically challenged" too :laugh: So you are not alone! Shorties unite :bigsmile:
  • Warmbloodwear
    Warmbloodwear Posts: 387 Member
    5'1 and I too am considered obese :(
  • MBSNANA
    MBSNANA Posts: 150 Member
    I too am vertically challenged. I was surprised to see that. That is the way I refer to myself. I am almost 5'2. I started this journey June of 2010 weighing 351 pounds. That is a lot to say the least for a person of my height. I am happy to say as of last Friday I am now 319. Still a lot but I am getting there.
  • LisaZaugg1976
    LisaZaugg1976 Posts: 1,144 Member
    I am 5 foot 3 :)
  • jrow5
    jrow5 Posts: 35 Member
    ctheslayer ~ way to go girl!! That's awesome!! Best wishes on your triathalon!
  • jrow5
    jrow5 Posts: 35 Member
    lisarillen ~ you inspire me! Wow....115lb...great job!
  • amydcarlson
    amydcarlson Posts: 136 Member
    I am 5'1", and started last week at 161 lbs. I lost 4 lbs. my first week doing this! :happy:
  • jrow5
    jrow5 Posts: 35 Member
    mustangnana ~ lol, great minds think alike :happy:

    Great job and keep up the good work! A steady weight loss is the key to keeping it off. Keep going!
  • jrow5
    jrow5 Posts: 35 Member
    amydcarlson ~ seems like we are almost in the same boat! I'm sure you're gonna be a rockstar :flowerforyou:
  • bluemartini6
    bluemartini6 Posts: 81
    I'm 5'2" currently 149 (started last week at 152). You also have to consider your frame size yes I'm short but not really petite. You're doing great. Keep it up
  • Sweet13_Princess
    Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
    I'm 5'3" and started my weight loss journey at 190 pounds. I'm currently at 174 and am still considered obsese. At my lowest, 135, I was still considered to be overweight. It's a bit disheartening... if I can get back to 135, though I'll be happy. I just don't buy into the ideal weight concept anymore... it doesn't work for short people!:-P

    Shannon
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