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For ladies whos SW is/was under 150lbs...

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  • aekriebs
    aekriebs Posts: 45
    I'm 5'1" and am currently sitting at 127 lbs. Really should be at 110 or 115. A week ago I ate whatever I wanted and did not exercise AT ALL, so I am hoping that just by cleaning up my intake amounts and hitting the gym 4 or 5 times a week I can tone up before summer gets here. I sometimes feel a little out of place on this site since I don't have a massive amount to lose, so I was glad to find this thread and know that there are plenty of us out there!
  • MissMed07
    MissMed07 Posts: 34
    When I started here I was 152 and now I'm 136 pounds and 5"4. I am looking to get to somewhere in between 122-128. I try to exercise 4-5 times a week. I hate pure cardio so I do circuit training most of the time. I ADORE everything that concerns Jillian Michaels. I use her 30 Day Shred, Yoga Meltdown, No More Troublezones, and 6 Week Six Pack videos and I can see a HUGE difference in my body! I have lost four inches on my hips and currently have a 24.8 inch waist. If you like variety I would recommended her stuff. For days that I want pure cardio I bike, or do Julianne Hough's Just Dance! or Cardio Ballroom workouts. Both are equally excellent and challenging.
  • kdao
    kdao Posts: 265
    I was around the same goals as you and i just made goal. You can do it!
  • Wow, I'm glad it's not just me.. I'm 5'3" and weighing in somewhere between 130 and 135 (not sure of exact number since I gave up the scale for Lent). I'd always been around 120, and suddenly I was up over 135.. I lost about 4 pounds when I first started here, but haven't been able to break that 130 mark since..
  • FitToFab
    FitToFab Posts: 47
    yea i need to lose some stubborn pounds, im already toned but I want the scale to go down!!
    117 is my goal..
  • nsciambi
    nsciambi Posts: 70 Member
    In August 2009, I started my journey @ 150 lbs (I'm 5'6" and was in my healthy weight range, if that matters.). I was pretty diligent with my tracking my calories and getting in at least four cardio sessions each week. By losing .5-1 pounds per week, I met my goal of 130 pounds around Christmas. At the beginning of the year, I start lifting weights and have gained a few pounds of muscle.

    I've got a new goal to get down to 120, and maintain between 125-130. But honestly, if I could just cut down my body fat a couple percentages, I wouldn't care what the scale says. I think that once you are in a healthy weight range, it's better to focus on inches and body composition than weight. I'd rather be 150 pounds of muscle than 120 pounds of fat. KWIM?
  • That's me!!! I got down to 130 this past summer and felt good but of course gained back during winter. My goal weight would be 120 (I'm 5'5). If I could reach there I feel I would be 100 % confident. Feel free to add me if you'd like! Tomorrow is my day 1 and I will most likely go under my calorie range the first week to shed some pounds quick.
  • funfitfoodie
    funfitfoodie Posts: 630 Member
    Yep! I'm in the same boat! Just losing that ever so stubborn 15lbs and then maintaining it! On top of that I just want a healthier lifestyle!

    I've taken up running and yoga mainly - at this stage its all about toning the abs and the arms and burning that troublesome bit of fat on my thighs and DIET (not 'crash diet')!
  • funfitfoodie
    funfitfoodie Posts: 630 Member
    Tomorrow is my day 1 and I will most likely go under my calorie range the first week to shed some pounds quick.

    Whatever you do DON'T go under 1200 basic calories a day! You'll put your body into starvation mode and your metabolism will slow right down - this is worse the less you weigh to begin with! As soon as you start eating more again you'll put the weight back on and that's just sooo disheartening!
  • shug458
    shug458 Posts: 99
    same boat here - I'm 4'11 - 5ft - not sure which one LOL - I fluctuate between 123 - 126 and I'm trying my butt off to get to 110-115. Seems like we're all in the same boat which is great - waiting for my JM 30 days shred to come in - praying it works - seen very very good results from ppl on here - I will add you and hopefully we can all learn tricks from one another
  • CSM01
    CSM01 Posts: 44 Member
    I think I'm about 136 and I'm 5'2". I'm not sure about a goal weight but I would like to lose at least a few lbs.
  • kenexa11
    kenexa11 Posts: 21 Member
    Same here, I've been using MFP for about 2 months on and off. I am 5'2" and my start weight right now is 144...I would like to be down to 120 within the next 3-4 months! I would love to lose the muffin top...lol. I've been doing zumba and working with a trainer 3 days a week for an hour. I'm feeling more fit tone wise, but I know it's my eating habits that stunt my progress! So I need some motivation as well to lose this stubborn weight!
  • jnite
    jnite Posts: 108 Member
    My SW was 145, my CW is 136 and my GW is 125-130 we'll see how I feel when I get to 130. My height is 5'1 1/2". My reason for starting this loss was I looked at my BMI and I was overweight, now I am at the top end of healthy whew. Just 6 more pounds to my original goal weight and definately gonna keep logging calories when I get to my goal weight so it doesn't come back!!!
  • gottabekd
    gottabekd Posts: 46 Member
    Well, I lost 1lb my first week but nothing my second week... do you other ladies find that you have to work really hard for results? This week I got back into weight training, I have asthma so I wanted to make sure I could handle the cardio first. I'm having trouble hitting my calorie goal as well, I just can't seem to eat enough. Any tips on how to stay motivated?
  • m0_0m
    m0_0m Posts: 265 Member
    I'm currently 139 (at 5'7") with a goal of 125ish. I've just started my 3rd week of p90x. And while my weight has not dropped much I can see a difference already. Please add me anyone! I could use more friends esp. those with similar goals.
  • electromg
    electromg Posts: 70 Member
    My ultimate goal is 120lbs and I'm about 140lbs now.
    Unfortunately, I don't have much room for exercise except DDR and arm weights. Hoping my 1200 Calorie diet works for majority of this weight loss over some time.
  • potluck965
    potluck965 Posts: 529 Member
    I'm 5' 1 1/2" and started right around 145 last summer. I am now holding at 127 and that might be where I will stay. I originally had a goal of 135, then when I hit that I lowered it to 130. I am reasonably well satisfied where I am and am working on toning even more. I am having a difficult time keeping my calories restricted enough to lose more without being painfully hungry, so I will just maintain for a while if that's what my body dictates.
  • mrk1day
    mrk1day Posts: 54 Member
    Same goal here as well - please friend me because I'm new and really need some friends and motivation to stick to it when i'm stressed with school!
  • nseuell
    nseuell Posts: 110
    Wow- I'm amazed that there are this many of us! I'm 5'5 SW was 137, CW 130 and GW is 120. I have hit a plateau but it's looking like I was starting to break through it (before TOM visited) by making small changes in workout and cycling calories. We can do it! Friend me if you like :)
  • janiscurry
    janiscurry Posts: 109
    It's so good to see so many people with the same goals. I started MFP in mid-February, am 5'5" and my SW was 150. I am down to 134, but would like to get down to 125 - 9 pounds to go.
  • chr0nicbookworm
    chr0nicbookworm Posts: 7 Member
    i'm 5'0"

    SW 165
    CW 150
    GW 115-120

    I have some nasty chronic illnesses that limit me, but it's so frustrating trying to lose the weight. I have a trainer I work with at the gym for about 30min a few times a month. It's hard to stay motivated though.
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