5'2" 1200 cal looking for friends for weight loss support

Finally a forum with short people! I love this! Short people unite!

5'4 [MALE] eating 1,650 calories and currently weighing in at 157. My goal weight is 142 and I WILL get there! Add me all you short people!

hcdo wrote: »

I'm 5'3" eating around 1200-1250 as well. I'd love some ideas from others about low cal, highly-filling foods as often I tend to go over my cals for the day and yet am still hungry. It doesn't help that I live in a house with teenage boys all over 6' who can basically eat an entire cow in one sitting and not gain an ounce.

Fruits and vegetables, preferably raw. Not juiced or fried, and keep condiments to a minimum. Fruits and vegetables are the least calorie dense foods around. Most people don't eat nearly enough. For meals I try to fill my plate with half fruits and vegetables. When I snack between meals, I try to eat fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Soups are also good, and lean protein like beans and seafood keeps you full too.

Water, fiber, and protein keep you full. Fat, carbs, and sugar will make you feel hungry sooner. Fruits and vegetables are high in water and fiber. Beans are high in protein and fiber. etc.

CMW0929 wrote: »

Good Morning..
I am 5'0 and 138lbs. In the perfect world with out lifes distractions and being tired all the time I'd like to be at 125 but, really I would be happy with anything under 130. This week I have incorporated more veggies in my diet and have reduced the amount of sugar that I am eating however, I just can't get motivated to excersise. I have also been thinking about buying a food scale, is it really worth it? Any suggestions?

I never worked out either until June 1st I decided I was done being unhappy and wanted to get fit before turning 30 in October, I decided to try to work out at least every other day. I ended up feeling great after doing a 30 min cardio video, and after a week of doing it everyother day, did some research on fat loss and decided to start working out 6-7 days a week, even if some days I could only squeeze in a 15 min HIIT workout off YouTube! I also started lifting weights every other day with an old barbell and weights I found in the garage that used to be my brothers. In 5 weeks I've lost 6.5 lbs. I also watched what I eat of course but not as closely as I could, which is why I got MFP. My goal is to stay under 1200. I do carb cycling on strength training days and eat very low carb on days off from that.
I have 2 kids at home and some days I literally have to give my self a "pep talk" which is basically me telling myself to just get up off my *kitten* and do it, that's the tough part, but once I get moving I started feeling better and afterward I feel awesome from the endorphins. And now I'm in the habit of it, I don't feel right without it, and even enjoy and look forward to working out, pretty cool considering I used to "hate working out" but I guess I never gave it a shot, I'd always give up before getting my body into the routine of it.

I am 5'3". SW140 CW136 GWa130 GWb125. I want to try strength training. My youngest has special needs and the lifting etc is getting really difficult. I do not know where to start. I am type 1 diabetic and over the past 5 days have discovered using MFP in combination with a low carb diet has improved my blood sugars quite a bit. Add me!

I am 5'3 with a current goal weight of 130.
SW 185
CW 163
I'll take all the motivation I can get!

I'm 5'3.5 and around 160. I eat 1200-1300 and try to exercise 200 off. I just added a bunch of people willy nilly from this thread!

petitehealth wrote: »

laineybz wrote: »

I'm 5"2, started at 196lbs on a 1200 calorie amount. Am now maintaining around 106lbs, have been for a couple of years.

What's your calorie goal now that you are maintaining?

MFP says 1440 but i'm on around 1500. I have a desk job so spend around 10 hours a day just sitting down.

I'm 5'2" and shooting for 1200/day. Feel free to add me too!

michelleellis wrote: »

seekingbetterme wrote: »

petitehealth wrote: »

Do you all weight out/measure your food? What's working well for you?

I weigh out pretty much everything. At first I was just logging estimates, but I find that I get better results when I weigh everything! The food scale I bought was only like $10 on Amazon so I think it was totally worth it. You don't need a fancy $50 scale for sure!

What was the name of that scale on Amazon? I may want to invest in it for 10 bucks...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009L5LH84?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

This is the one I purchased! It has the same features as some of the more expensive ones but without that huge price tag! You can change the units from g, oz, lb/oz, ml, and fl oz. There's also a tare button that zeros the scale so you can weigh multiple things at once (ex. putting the bread on and weighing it, then tare and place lunchmeat on top, etc.)

I bought it over a year ago and it works perfectly! And it has made a HUGE difference in my weight loss! Totally worth the $10!

I am also trying to eat healthier and cleaner. I want to lose 10-15lbs and get toned, especially the belly. I am 5'2", SW 133, CW 125. Feel free to add me for support/motivation.

Hey girls ! I'm 5'2, I have a 1200 cal daily goal! I would love to have and give support! Add me please. SW.133 GW. 115-120.

@petitehealth - have you ever thought about doing the 21 day fix from beachbody?
I am a coach and can get you set-up. I am starting a fitness challenge on August 3rd and another September 1st. With the 21 day fix, they provide portion control containers and tell you what you can have in each container. It is super easy and convenient. I have heard a lot of success stories from the program.
The purchase of a challenge pack also comes with a coach (me) and the group that keeps you motivated and you can stay participating in the groups for as long as you want. They are held on facebook.
I just had my 1st baby, so i am looking to re-lose the weight. Congrats on your engagement!!!!
PM me if you are interested