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Short people unite!

ellbuchanan_
ellbuchanan_ Posts: 36 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey guys and girls,

I was just wondering if there's any other shorties out there as I know we can't carry extra weight as well as tall people! And I don't know about you but I always feel like when I put on even a couple of Ibs it really shows much more than if my tall friends put on a bit of weight?!

I'm only 5 ft 2 (and a half haha) myself so get adding everyone and talk to each other? :)
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  • clarepearhealthkick
    clarepearhealthkick Posts: 82 Member
    I'm in - I'm 5'4 if I stand up really straight haha. Hate being small.... I like to think that I don't have a weight problem - I have a height problem :smiley:
  • Lifeonmars2015
    Lifeonmars2015 Posts: 667 Member
    i'm 5ft 6 can l join the party?
  • ellbuchanan_
    ellbuchanan_ Posts: 36 Member
    Bodypower2015 wrote: »
    i'm 5ft 6 can l join the party?

    Ofcourse you can join the party!
  • motivatemychange
    motivatemychange Posts: 31 Member
    Haha I'm 5ft 2 and a half, the half is very important!! Add me :)
  • TappinTamara
    TappinTamara Posts: 2 Member
    Also 5'2 and 1/2", I'm in!
  • rugratz2015
    rugratz2015 Posts: 593 Member
    I'm a real shortie at just under 5ft, I don't mind being short, but working to get rid of the extra weight :smiley:
  • melduf
    melduf Posts: 468 Member
    5'1'' here! I've already lost 38 lbs and a lot of yoga helped me strenghten my ankles so I recently started wearing heels and wedges. I feel big lol Yesterday was the first time ever I could see the top of some guy's head LOL
  • trina1049
    trina1049 Posts: 593 Member
    5'2.5" here -- also vertically challenged.
  • Funship
    Funship Posts: 86 Member
    5'2 here as well!
  • clh72569
    clh72569 Posts: 280 Member
    I am 4'11" feel free to friend me!
  • Emirena
    Emirena Posts: 34 Member
    5"2.5' as well. 5 lbs is a jean size.
  • HappyKite
    HappyKite Posts: 36 Member
    I'm 5' 2 and a quarter. I always thought I was 5' 2 and a half, until I stupidly re-measured myself several months ago!
  • TanishaDominique
    TanishaDominique Posts: 24 Member
    4'10 - even the smallest amount of extra weight shows, so you can imagine why I want to lose 40+ lbs.
  • dharveygirl
    dharveygirl Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 4'11", looking to lose 30-40. Gained a lot when I quit smoking. :(
  • amitglinkedin
    amitglinkedin Posts: 223 Member
    5.2 here..feel free to add me
  • KD12321KD
    KD12321KD Posts: 19 Member
    Hi, I'm also 5'2"! Any extra weight is so noticeable!!! However, on the flipside, lost weight shows quickly too! x
  • chelsy0587
    chelsy0587 Posts: 441 Member
    5'4 - Used to say I'm vertically challenged :)
  • 1HappyRedhead
    1HappyRedhead Posts: 413 Member
    Barely 5'4..... HUGS to all of you! :smile:
  • Nikkislim32
    Nikkislim32 Posts: 66 Member
    I'm 5ft tall and would like to lose inches. It's hard to say that I will lose weight as I do a lot of strength training. It didn't take long for me to realize that I shouldn't weight myself as it is not a direct reflection of my progress. Measurements and pics will have to do right now.
  • pdank311
    pdank311 Posts: 137 Member
    lol 5-6 here
  • Nikkislim32
    Nikkislim32 Posts: 66 Member
    Emirena wrote: »
    5"2.5' as well. 5 lbs is a jean size.

    Yep! Pretty much :'(
  • spat095
    spat095 Posts: 105 Member
    I'm 4'11" (and a half...the half is so important, lol) - and I am with you guys....EVERY pound is visible when you are this short. And our calories have to be so efficient, you know? Rough!! Anyone feel free to add me for support/group complaint sessions. ;)
  • rfw24
    rfw24 Posts: 443 Member
    5'4".....I have always hated being small but being 46 yrs old, I am used to it. But I agree, if my belly just grows a little, it looks so much more because of my small frame.
  • rfw24
    rfw24 Posts: 443 Member
    dharveygirl wrote: »
    I'm 4'11", looking to lose 30-40. Gained a lot when I quit smoking. :(

    Better to be a little heavier and to be a non smoker! : )
  • Emirena
    Emirena Posts: 34 Member
    I also do a lot of weight training, nikkislim32. Highest weight ever and stuck with the size 0 waist and size 4 quads/thighs now. DX trying to just shed a few lbs of fat around lovehandles.
  • sdcupples
    sdcupples Posts: 3 Member
    I'm 5' 2" looking to lose 40lbs. I've taken up running as a hobby with the C25k app. I'm using these stubby little legs as far as I can run with them. :smiley:
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    I'm in!!! I'm 4' 11" (I add an extra inch on to make myself feel better and tell people I'm 5' sometimes..whoops)
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    I'm 40 and 5 feet tall.. =)
  • ejbronte
    ejbronte Posts: 867 Member
    5'0" even (I lost a quarter inch somewhere...). 56 years old. Current weight 111.9, aiming for 110. 22 pounds lost since December. 134 was near obese on me. And I say short is good!
  • littlehedgy
    littlehedgy Posts: 192 Member
    4'11 here. Trying to get down to 115-118. Yes it's a very specific number range but when you are little you know the difference just a few lbs makes! Everyone please feel free to add me! I'm here every day... I'm not a super low calorie girl either. I've lost about 20 lbs so far 15 ish left to go!
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