Under 5'5" Shorties UNITE!

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  • Shed4Wed
    Shed4Wed Posts: 25
    Me!

    5'2" and the thing I hate most is watching taller people jump up on doubled up steps. If I tried that, i'd fall flat on my face!

    Glad to be in good company. ;)
  • knittam
    knittam Posts: 10
    Count me in! I am 5'2" AND 1/2" tall ( I count the 1/2);)
    My middle is my problem area, not acceptable.
    My goal is to slim down 40lbs. So far,
    the scale has been moving slowly but I can definitly see how the overall shape of my body has changed.
    Things are rounder and higher, cellulite is going away.
  • mcdebbie
    mcdebbie Posts: 940 Member
    I really have been exercising this month more than any other month..i really am into it now...i even forgot to take my usual monday off lol... i am up to 565 minutes of exercise since may 1st and I am down 1.5 lbs...at 135 now my official lowest weight in my adult life!

    Way to go Janna! I will be thrilled when (notice that WHEN) I get to 135. You must be so proud.

    Do you think it is really harder for short women to lose weight? I think it is more about the percentage than the number of pounds. I think it is much harder to find a pair of pants that fit. Who are some of these stores kidding with their petites? I would have to wear 5 inch heels. And then I love the "short" petites - WTH? Why are they still dragging on the ground? And why do I have to pay more for less material?? I swear, my dream is to one day open a clothing store and call it "Short and Wide" :happy:
  • TakeOne
    TakeOne Posts: 345 Member
    Hi fellow shorties!! Shorties unite..lol..love it!!! I'm 5'4 1/2" (AKA pushin 5'5"). I met my goal last summer and have been working on maintaining since then. I did change my goal a few times...its hard to figure out what's just right. Currently my official goal is 115lbs. Although I really try to stay at the bottom of that range..so right now I'm at 110lbs. My current goal is to tone up!! Lol..which is proving to be just as difficult as losing the weight..lol! Best of luck to you ladies : ) Feel free to add me as a friend :flowerforyou:
  • Staystrong415
    Staystrong415 Posts: 8
    :))) HEY!!! :)))
    I'm 5'1".. and am trying to lose 25 pounds...

    Shorties, unite!
  • gettingthere2011
    gettingthere2011 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm in at 5'2". Lost 35 lbs need to lose another 30.
  • janna674
    janna674 Posts: 410 Member
    I really have been exercising this month more than any other month..i really am into it now...i even forgot to take my usual monday off lol... i am up to 565 minutes of exercise since may 1st and I am down 1.5 lbs...at 135 now my official lowest weight in my adult life!

    Way to go Janna! I will be thrilled when (notice that WHEN) I get to 135. You must be so proud.

    Do you think it is really harder for short women to lose weight? I think it is more about the percentage than the number of pounds. I think it is much harder to find a pair of pants that fit. Who are some of these stores kidding with their petites? I would have to wear 5 inch heels. And then I love the "short" petites - WTH? Why are they still dragging on the ground? And why do I have to pay more for less material?? I swear, my dream is to one day open a clothing store and call it "Short and Wide" :happy:

    This time I started my diet in September and it took over 7 months to lose 22lbs...the month of January was terrible for me and i gained 4lbs back just eating and not exercising all weekend...i have never gone back to doing that...I really make sure if I eat bad...to try to be as active as possible either that day or the day after. When i lost weight before I had my baby it took 8 months to lose 36 lbs but i was doing weight watchers and attending meetings..I also was taking a boxing class back then ..i think i was 24 so very different circumstances...but that little bit of weight carries on us immensely...check out my pics on my profile, I am telling you I look like I lost a Beach ball. Finding pants is super hard sometimes...The shorts are always an inch too long for me...ugh!
  • EliseLives
    EliseLives Posts: 50 Member
    So glad to find this topic! I always told people I was 5'3", however the last time I went to the doctor the nurse clocked me in at 5'2". So either I am shrinking or my short life has been a lie! (Haha)

    I am currently 150 and trying to reach 130. Honestly? I would be happy at 140. And I think that can be a healthy weight for my height but I thought, if I can lose 10 pounds, why not 20?

    I have a short torso and short legs. My thighs and butt are what carries all my weight! Maybe my arms too.

    I know what it is like to not notice weight loss. When I was younger I did weigh 125 and I swear my body looked no different compared to now. But, I still want to lose 20 pounds for health reasons!
  • Zombriana
    Zombriana Posts: 764 Member
    It's amazing how many different ways people can be shaped and carry their weight!
    Sometimes I get jealous of those who are my height who can rock 115 lbs and teeny weeny waists.
    But, alas, I think I am built like a tiny amazon.... With my large frame and broad shoulders I think I'll be happy at 125 lbs and a 27 inch waist.
  • Sammybunny711
    Sammybunny711 Posts: 92 Member
    So excited to see so many people join our group! Yay! Everyone is doing such a great job! Keep up the great work!
  • nuimproved
    nuimproved Posts: 57 Member
    Sign me up--I'm all of 5 foot nothing! Looking forward to fitting back into my skinny jeans!
  • Stephinow
    Stephinow Posts: 273
    Hi, all! For the past five days I've been following the Zumba Exhilarate 10-Day Accelerated Fat-Loss Program (anyone else?). It tells you which Zumba DVDs to use and it gives you a 5-day menu plan which you're supposed to go through twice to make up the 10 days. I just received my new heart rate monitor on Thursday, so I've been able to accurately track my calories burned since then, and I found out that I am burning a TON of calories with Zumba. I'm pretty excited :)
  • designerdiscounts
    designerdiscounts Posts: 517 Member
    Hi, all! For the past five days I've been following the Zumba Exhilarate 10-Day Accelerated Fat-Loss Program (anyone else?). It tells you which Zumba DVDs to use and it gives you a 5-day menu plan which you're supposed to go through twice to make up the 10 days. I just received my new heart rate monitor on Thursday, so I've been able to accurately track my calories burned since then, and I found out that I am burning a TON of calories with Zumba. I'm pretty excited :)

    Awesome! I've heard Zumba really burns the calories and is a ton of fun. How do you like your HRM? I'm really considering getting one and have a feeling I'm going to find out I don't burn as many calories as MFP says I do, lol.
  • KPstartingover
    KPstartingover Posts: 268 Member
    I'm 5'2" and set my current goal at 135, although I'd really love to be 125. Does it irk any other shorties when you see tall people aiming for the same goal weight as you? I mean, really, 5'8" and 125 goal weight? Oh well, the point is just to focus on my own self I guess. I haven't read through the entire thread yet, but am looking forward to it...
  • Stephinow
    Stephinow Posts: 273
    Awesome! I've heard Zumba really burns the calories and is a ton of fun. How do you like your HRM? I'm really considering getting one and have a feeling I'm going to find out I don't burn as many calories as MFP says I do, lol.

    I LOVE it! I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one and I didn't want anything too complicated. I'm not a runner or any type of athlete for that matter, so I ordered a Timex HRM Fitness Midsize from Zappos for $96. Zumba is so much fun, you forget that it's a workout DVD because its more like a dance DVD at times. And what you said about not burning as many calories...yeah, it was always really disappointing to me that I can walk on the treadmill for what felt like an eternity only to burn a couple hundred calories. With Zumba I dance/workout for 1 hour and if I really give it my all, I'm burning 600-800 (and beyond) calories or so.
  • NoWeighJose74
    NoWeighJose74 Posts: 581 Member
    *shameless bump*

    Keep on kickin' butt my Shortie sisters!

    Sincerely,

    The short guy :laugh:
  • CaitlinMyers428
    CaitlinMyers428 Posts: 151 Member
    I'm 5'4"
    CW: 168
    GW: 125
    I just had my daughter 5 months ago via c-section and want to lose the pouch. Plus I'd love to lose weight in my face and my upper arms.
  • KPstartingover
    KPstartingover Posts: 268 Member
    I'm 5'4"
    CW: 168
    GW: 125
    I just had my daughter 5 months ago via c-section and want to lose the pouch. Plus I'd love to lose weight in my face and my upper arms.

    LOL - I had my 2 daughters by c-section 13 and 11 years ago and I'm still working on that pouch!
  • Stacey_Lorraine
    Stacey_Lorraine Posts: 60
    I'm 5'4
    CW: 224
    GW: 124

    Allot to loose i know but today i start my journy and im hoping to reach my finish by June next year for my 21st birthday in July 2012.
  • Stephinow
    Stephinow Posts: 273
    Still busy doing my Zumba. Yesterday I was so stressed out, I did a double workout. How are my fellow shorties doing?
  • CraftyGirl4
    CraftyGirl4 Posts: 571 Member
    5'3" here!
  • moremari
    moremari Posts: 118 Member
    I'm 5'4, I'll be 29 on Saturday, and I started this quest 2.5 years ago at 330.8 lbs. Currently, I'm 215.6 and would love to lose another 60-70 lbs or so :bigsmile:
    I love your quote on your ticker. I hope you don't mind if I start using it as my mantra.
  • Sammybunny711
    Sammybunny711 Posts: 92 Member
    Bump. :-)

    How are all of you doing!? I for one, feel great! I have no idea how much I've lost because I don't own a scale, but my clothes are fitting better and I can already see the beginning of some fun looking abs coming along. Mostly doing lots of pilates and some handweights and walking. Still trying to get my hour of exercise in six days a week.

    What are you guys up to?

    Yay for the shorties!
  • art4fun69
    art4fun69 Posts: 151 Member
    5'2" and 20lbs to go... seems like a long way sometimes.
  • ales1979
    ales1979 Posts: 269 Member
    Hi Everyone! :)

    I'm 5' 3.5'' and I have around 40 or 50 lbs to lose! I think I've seen this topic before, but I've not joined!! (if I have joined and I can't find my post, feel free to call me a dingus, but I just don't have time to go back through all the posts rightnow! lol!)
  • art4fun69
    art4fun69 Posts: 151 Member
    Bump. :-)

    How are all of you doing!? I for one, feel great! I have no idea how much I've lost because I don't own a scale, but my clothes are fitting better and I can already see the beginning of some fun looking abs coming along. Mostly doing lots of pilates and some handweights and walking. Still trying to get my hour of exercise in six days a week.

    What are you guys up to?

    Yay for the shorties!

    I love pilates. I have a pilates reformer at home and it is one of the best investments I have ever made. I prefer to use it and adjust the tension rather than do serious weight training. I incorporate that with some of the P90x TurboJam and the Brazil Butt Lift (my problem area).

    Have a great day!!
  • dmswarts
    dmswarts Posts: 28
    im 4' 11".... ive recently lost 75 pounds and need to loose 20-30 more!
  • srtiemann
    srtiemann Posts: 76
    Well at 5'0" weight is totally an issue. 5lbs makes a big difference. Looking forward to being a lot smaller in the waist.
  • dancer_emt
    dancer_emt Posts: 31 Member
    Yay a group for shorties! I'm 4'11 and would like lose about 20 lbs
  • beautylovetruth
    beautylovetruth Posts: 130 Member
    Munchkins we be!!! I'm 5'3 and looking to lose an additional 6 lbs on top of the 9 I have lost so far. It definitely shows on a shorter person when we lose the weight and I'm very proud to be losing this much weight so close to my wedding on July 8th!
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