5'2 LADIES

Hi there !

Do you like running ? This is how I lost all the baby weight and I am now battling the last 2 pounds. I find it much more effective than the elliptical - but thats just my opinion. I would also advise to have only whole wheat pastas, brown rice, whole wheat + no sugar bread, etc. as carbs. These last pounds are def. very hard to loose, but Im sure you can do it. Perseverance is the key ! :flowerforyou:

I'm 5'2.5" and my goal weight is 125-130. I want to get to 130 (only 7 lbs away) and see how I feel. I wouldn't go under 125 though. For me, that would probably be too thin. You're in the "healthy" weight range for height. Is there a reason your doc wants you to lose weight?

If you still want to lose, try mixing up your workout a bit. You mentioned the elliptical. Do you do anything else? You're body may need a change in the routine if you're only doing one type of exercise. Or maybe amp it up with interval/HIIT training on the elliptical.

I am 5'2, I was in the army all muscle and I weighted 140. I looked amazing. 125 is great- Stop being silly and enjoy your life.

Hi girls : ) Another 5ft 2 here! I'm 130 right now...my lowest last year was 118 but the weight was lost infortunately the wrong way (very stressful unhealthly relationship I was gettting out of). Of course since then I've put the weight back on. I would love to be in the "teens" but I'm good with 120!

Feel free to add me : ) I'm semi-new here, been lurkin for while ; )

I've also been changing my eating and switching some things out of my diet...trying to eat "clean". All I can say is that eating clean (I would say I'm about 85% clean eating) for the last couple weeks has left me feeling great! I'm scared to get on the scale but I feel good!

Another thing I swear by is my heart rate monitor to make sure I stay within the right "zones" to burn fat NOT muscle!

I am 5'2" and almost exactly in the same boat you are. My weight loss has slowed to a crwal. I think maybe part of my problem is that my eating has gotten alittle more laxed. So I am going to start measuring my food again. I know lots will disagree, but you might try dropping your calories by 200 per day or do not eat your exercise calories. I have managed to lose to 115 pounds, but it took me about 5 months to get off 25 pounds. I did gain back all of the weight, but it was not due to starvation mode. It was depression. So now I'm at it again. Good luck!

Honestly, the one thing I learned from athletic training is: pounds don't matter. Stop measuring pounds. Go by look and feel. If you feel like you need to lose some baggage in problem areas, coordinate cardio with strength training. The problem most people have when they get to those last few pounds is that your body has adapted to your workouts. You can't do the weight and reps as you did when you first started. PUSH YOURSELF!!! That is how you get results. By default, building muscle mass WILL decrease your FAT mass. You've heard it over and over again: muscle burns fat! It's true. Push yourself in strength training and you will see results within a few weeks for sure. Obviously, don't go out and hurt yourself by doing FAR more than you can take. A good rule of thumb is do what you're comfortable with...then add a few more. Do more reps with lower weight to lean up not bulk up. Find a buddy at the gym who is willing to give you some tough love when you don't think you can do another rep if you find yourself copping out on those last few-- you WILL thank yourself in the end, though it may not be the next day. No pain no gain right

Hi Gals! I am 5"2 (on a good day but more 5'1!!) and I am currently at 116.5 but started at 140. I have found the biggest key to my success is variety in my workouts. Think about it...if you walk the same distance at the same speed everyday its only going to be effective for so long and then your body adjusts to it. I strongly suggest adding higher intensity and weights to your workouts. Mix in exertion and rest periods at different resistances on the ellipitcal to confuse your muscles and to burn more calories. Many women fear getting "bulky" when using weights but unless you are doing specific training to do that the chances of that are virtually non-existant.

Hi! I am 5'2, and I started at 186 in May 2010. I am currently at 159, and I haven't really moved since January. Although, i will say that i have lost almost 3 pants sizes since January, and now I wear Medium shirts instead of large and x-large. That does make me feel good! But when the scale doesn't move, it's frustrating. I know that I need to change my routine. I have only done the elliptical, gold's gym dance workout, just dance, and now I have started the Wii Zumba. I am grateful for MFP. It has kept me on track(sometimes) for the past 91 days.

I'm 5'2 and i haven't weighed 125 since high school and that was a long time ago.. lol Currently i'm at 158 and hoping to get to around 135. I don't want lose my curves so i don't think i'll go lower then that. but you never know when i get there i'll see how it looks and decide.

I'm (almost) 5'2 and the best advice I can give you is to add in weight lifting. And I don't mean cute little pink dumbbells either. Build some muscle and you will not only shed weight, but totally change your body composition. I already had a good foundation for lifting so I didn't use this, but I've heard some good things about "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" by Cassandra Forsythe (I think that's her name.)

This!!!

Muscle burns fat and raises your resting metabolism. The more muscle you have, the more fat you naturally burn. I'm nearing the end of The New Rules of Lifting for Women program and I'm starting to see the muscle definition in my body. Highly recommend it.

I'm 5' 2" as well and *VERY* small-boned. My wrist is only 5 1/4" around. Back in my college sorority days, I weighed 100-105 but that was really too thin because my collarbone jutted out. More recently, I've been yo-yoing between 110 and 125. Current goal is ~110 so that I can fit into the dress I want to wear to my sister-in-law's wedding June 4th. My maintenance weight goal is 112-115.

I started working out 4-5x a week in February and have lost about 10 lbs since them. I'm 5'2" and 130lbs right now. I'd like to be 120-125.

I have a bunch of Jillian Michaels workout DVDs and I just rotate through them, switching back and forth between the ones that have weights and the ones that are mainly cardio. I also push my daughter in the stroller for walks when it is nice out. I agree with changing up your routine. I've lost the weight by consistently working out and altering my routine and now counting my calories on MFP.

If you want to lose body fat you really need to incorporate some kind of resistance training and use weights. Sounds like you are "skinny fat" where you are at a good weight, but you need to build more muscle. I think that's what your doctor is getting at. It does sound like you are at a healthy weight to me though.

This seems like as good of a place to start my first post on MFP, soooo Hello! I am also 5'2 but I need to lose quite a bit more weight than the OP. I am just starting out on MFP and would so love to have some women with similar goals. My ticker is set for 40lbs but I would really just like to get comfortable with my body again and there really isn't a set weight for me, I will know when I get there . If anyone would like to add me as a friend that would be wonderful since I am new here. Also good luck to you OP, and don't mind people who think 125 sounds good enough, you and your doctor should know what is best for your health.

Hi there
Yes i am having the same problem. I exercise a lot also and sometimes i surprise myself with all the things i do that is physical. I decided that i was going to put my diary out to friends so that they can detect what i am doing wrong. Are you willing to be honest and put it out there to view. I swear to be truthull.:smooched: