"Totally Tall" Women of MFP (5'9" and up) Open Group

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  • HeatherFeather10
    HeatherFeather10 Posts: 92
    I am 5'9 and I am so happy to be here - people don't understand my need to get fit and healthy - because as you all know we tall girls can hide the weight. Its not even about the number on the scale for me as much as it is losing inches and gaining muscle.
  • LynZ0310
    LynZ0310 Posts: 15 Member
    I have been thinking about starting a thread like this and I am so glad I stumbled accross this!! I am 6'0 and the smallest I have ever been is a size 12, at the time I thought I was HUGE, now I see those pictures and realize how thin I actually was!! I have lost about 22 lbs the last time I weighed myself and I am just now starting to get the, "Are you losing weight?" questions, and my clothes are just now starting to feel looser. Which is great and all, but it is so frustrating!! I keep telling meyself though that any weightloss after this point will really be noticable!! Good luck ladies and I look forward to following you!!
  • msamcoates
    msamcoates Posts: 261 Member
    Well right now I eat between 1400 - 1600 calories a day. I also exercise some of them off but couldn't tell you exactly how much. I usually don't eat them back either. I've found that if I eat around 1200 calories, I'm still hungry and the headaches start. I have just got back on the wagon so I will see how this goes in the next few weeks. I also drink alot of water ... about 5, 16oz bottles a day.

    Is anyone's food diary open? I could use some low cal suggestions .... because my meal meals are usually 500+ calories and I know I could really break that down.

    I don't have mine open because its not set up in meals. What ever I eat I just put it in....all one column. I'm going to check out your dairy and see if there are adjustments you can make.

    Well I was going to make some suggestions based on your meun until I looked lol

    Really your breakfast looks good as far as calories are concern. You can make a dressing out of balsemic vinegar & lemon juice to cut down those calories.

    I normally eat some lean protein with fresh/frozen veggies (normally sauteed) or a baked potato for dinner. For breakfast I eat either low sodium/lite tuna melt w a baked grapefruit or chicken sausage link with a baked grapefruit. Lunch is normally left overs from the night before. Snacks are normally melted peanut butter on either a sliced banana or apple slices. Also fage 0% greek yogurt mixed with fresh fruit, sweetner, vanilia extract, and heavy whipping cream.

    Haha ... thanks .... I used to be religious about putting everything in then I feel off and got lazy ... now I'm trying again ...sigh .... thanks for the help though.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Hello my tall beauties!! How are we all doing?
  • msamcoates
    msamcoates Posts: 261 Member
    Hello my tall beauties!! How are we all doing?

    I am doing great .... how are you?
  • MeaggyTheGreaty
    MeaggyTheGreaty Posts: 18 Member
    Oh my gosh I love it! So happy I found you girls!

    I'm 6'1 and have been lucky enough to be very thin most of my life but just in the last 3 years have gained about 20 lbs (I blame it on my Fiance for loving me unconditionally haha).

    I just saw my mom who is 6' lose about 30 pounds since the beginning of this year and seeing how great she looks at 50 really motivated me to lost the extra weight as well. P90X arrives today and I'm pumped!
  • MeaggyTheGreaty
    MeaggyTheGreaty Posts: 18 Member
    Oh and about pants! Rock & Republic jeans are my favorite. They are SUPER long but they're also SUPER expensive so I look for them on sale and only have a few pairs.

    But American Eagle jeans are much more affordable and while the ones in the store are probably too short for most of us they have an "extra long" length available online. And if you go into a store and try on a pair you like the store will order them for you and ship them to your house for FREE! I think the extra long's inseam is 35in. To give you an idea, the average inseam for most jeans is 30in.

    Hope that helps some of you, finding pants long enough has been a lifelong struggle for me!
  • TripMom
    TripMom Posts: 102 Member
    Hi all!
    5 foot 10 inches and wear size 11 shoes! The least I've ever weighed was 125 and I wore a size 6 for about 3 minutes! After having four kids my body will NEVER be that size again...and I don't think that was a healthy weight for me. Anyway, thanks for starting this thread. Nice to hear other people understand about losing 20 and no one notices. :)

    TripMom
  • tryinghard2012
    tryinghard2012 Posts: 419 Member
    Hello my tall beauties!! How are we all doing?

    Doing well. Surviving the heat, and preparing for my b-day celebration at the end of the month. YAY! Can't wait.
  • SandersWifey
    SandersWifey Posts: 387
    5'10 here!!!
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    I'm so happy we have so many tall ladies here. Its just amazing. If you all are having any issues please post them so we can support each other.
  • lindsabe11e
    lindsabe11e Posts: 24
    LOVE this thread- thank you for starting it!! I'm 5'10 and still a little uncomfortable with it...won't wear heels or any shoes that make my feet look bigger than necessary! But, there are positives, too, as many of you have said :) It's funny to see that so many of you have commented about jeans looking like we're "waiting for the flood" haha it's so true!!
  • SandersWifey
    SandersWifey Posts: 387
    Yes! Pants are the WORST!! I've had problems with even the pants labeled Tall being to short! UGH! :sad:
  • brwneyedmandi
    brwneyedmandi Posts: 12 Member
    Haha! - I Just found this group and laughed out loud to the descriptions, especially "I know I'm smaller than her, but she's a size 10 and I'm a size 14." THANK YOU for that. :) Definitely will be posting in this group!
  • brwneyedmandi
    brwneyedmandi Posts: 12 Member
    I'm 5'9, currently 203 pounds and a size 14/16. I think the weight I was most comfortable at was 155 and a size 8. If I tell someone how much I weigh, they are shocked and said "But you carry it so well!!!" On one hand, I'm thankful that I can "carry my weight well," on the other hand, I know how uncomfortable I feel at 203 and how much I hate knowing I weigh over two hundred pounds! I'm glad I found this group! I don't feel like the odd 'woman' out now! :)
  • 44isthenew29
    44isthenew29 Posts: 141
    Hi everyone! I'm actually dropping weight and not too happy about it. I achieved goal weight a while ago and am trying to find some sort of balance between what I eat and what I burn. Occasionally I log what I eat but I'm pretty good at gauging what goes into my body. I think that because I tend to do short, intense workouts, and only burning 200-300 cals each time, that I should watch what I eat - and I do. I don't think I should be monitoring my cals so closely, though. Just thinking aloud here - I was surprised to step on the scale this morning and to find I had dropped another 2 pounds this week. I'm at 142 now. I feel great though, and I'm eating lots.

    Thanks for the tip re ordering pants from American Eagle - I didn't know that! I love this time of year because I can wear skirts, dresses and capris to work - I don't have to worry about whether what I am wearing is long enough.

    I hope everyone had a good day - it's great to see so many of us here :)
  • RayofSunshine73
    RayofSunshine73 Posts: 24 Member
    Ha! Ha! I hear that all the time, too. "You don't look that big!" Well, I am and finding clothes is a nightmare!! So there! I'm 5'10'' and at 96 kilos (209 lbs.) I wear a size 18/20 and feel disgusted by it. I've been skinny before and was so for quite a few years and well...we all know the story!

    Looking forward to sharing!
  • dunedingirl
    dunedingirl Posts: 12 Member
    Hi Everyone:) I am 5' 10 used to be almost 5"11 but am shrinking as we speak, I guess. I wear a size 11 shoe and shop almost exclusively at Old Navy online. I can find tall shirts (longer sleeves and length) and jeans and pants (35 in. inseam). I dream of the day I can shop in a "normal" store. My top weight was 223, started a diet last year at 193 and got to 179 in 3 months, then put weight back on and began again this past Monday at 190. This time I am working out and hopefully will take it off more sensibly this time and keep it off. I am glad there are other tall girls out there that feel my pain. I'll be keeping up w/ this group and see how everyone is doing. Going to bed now, got to get up at 7 am and get to the gym:)
  • Pheef52
    Pheef52 Posts: 254 Member
    Wow I wish I can fit into size 11. My shoe size is 13!! I'm 5'9 and its already hard for me to find clothes for my size but shoes? I'm tired just thinking about it. lol

    Nordstroms has a PHENOMENAL sale twice a year called the over under sale....The best all sizes above 10 and under 6 for people that usually can't find shoes. If you have one in your area ask about it.
  • Pheef52
    Pheef52 Posts: 254 Member
    Oh and about pants! Rock & Republic jeans are my favorite. They are SUPER long but they're also SUPER expensive so I look for them on sale and only have a few pairs.

    But American Eagle jeans are much more affordable and while the ones in the store are probably too short for most of us they have an "extra long" length available online. And if you go into a store and try on a pair you like the store will order them for you and ship them to your house for FREE! I think the extra long's inseam is 35in. To give you an idea, the average inseam for most jeans is 30in.

    Hope that helps some of you, finding pants long enough has been a lifelong struggle for me!

    I hear Abercrombie usually does tall jeans too.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Good day everyone! Have you made a goal for yourself to reach today? If so what is it and how do you plan to achieve it?
  • Kimmer2011
    Kimmer2011 Posts: 569 Member
    Today's goal is to eat balanced, log everything, drink my water, spend some time on the Wii, and get a walk tonight, after it (hopefully) stops raining.
  • vetsnatural
    vetsnatural Posts: 186 Member
    Hi Lovely Tall Ladies, I am kind of confused. I need help understanding exactly how many calories I should be eating. I am staying between 212-214 and I exercise about 90 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. I don't think I am losing like I should maybe because I am not eating enough calories. Usually I am burning anywhere between 600-800 calories each workout. I have a muscular build and I am seeing the inches come off as my clothes are looser but I want to see the scale move as well. I am about to start working out twice a day but I want to make sure I am giving my body what it needs to get to my goal weight of about 185-190. Any suggestions? I know my eating habits are getting a bit better and I need to get more disciplined.
  • amyradelle
    amyradelle Posts: 20
    I'm 5'10 and TOTALLY LOVE IT!! I wear heels any chance I get!!
  • StacyAS999
    StacyAS999 Posts: 107 Member
    My mini goal today is to get in all my water! :glasses:
  • SandersWifey
    SandersWifey Posts: 387
    My mini goal today is to get in all my water! :glasses:
    Mine too!!!
  • lizzybethclaire
    lizzybethclaire Posts: 849 Member
    i'm 6'1, lost 21 pounds, and I know it will take awhile before I lose a full dress size.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Hi Lovely Tall Ladies, I am kind of confused. I need help understanding exactly how many calories I should be eating. I am staying between 212-214 and I exercise about 90 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. I don't think I am losing like I should maybe because I am not eating enough calories. Usually I am burning anywhere between 600-800 calories each workout. I have a muscular build and I am seeing the inches come off as my clothes are looser but I want to see the scale move as well. I am about to start working out twice a day but I want to make sure I am giving my body what it needs to get to my goal weight of about 185-190. Any suggestions? I know my eating habits are getting a bit better and I need to get more disciplined.

    I don't think you are going to see the results you want until you clean up your diet. You eat out a lot. Fast foods have a lot of unwanted fats as well as being extremely high in sodium. African Americans shouldn't have more than 1500mg of sodium as day. That limit can be reached in one fast food meal.

    I don't know your schedule but I suggest cooking more at home. Eat bake/broiled/sauteed lean meats such as chicken breast, fish, beef and turkey. You should add more fresh/frozen veggies and fruits to your menu. If you have a super Wal-mart in your area they have the Great Value steamable veggies that you can throw in the microwave for about 5 minutes. Most meats can cook in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

    Just try to limit your eating out and you will see a difference in the scale.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm actually dropping weight and not too happy about it. I achieved goal weight a while ago and am trying to find some sort of balance between what I eat and what I burn. Occasionally I log what I eat but I'm pretty good at gauging what goes into my body. I think that because I tend to do short, intense workouts, and only burning 200-300 cals each time, that I should watch what I eat - and I do. I don't think I should be monitoring my cals so closely, though. Just thinking aloud here - I was surprised to step on the scale this morning and to find I had dropped another 2 pounds this week. I'm at 142 now. I feel great though, and I'm eating lots.

    Thanks for the tip re ordering pants from American Eagle - I didn't know that! I love this time of year because I can wear skirts, dresses and capris to work - I don't have to worry about whether what I am wearing is long enough.

    I hope everyone had a good day - it's great to see so many of us here :)

    Thats what I'm wondering about once I reach my goal and eventually reach the bf% that I want. Will I be able to find that balance to maintain or will I eat too much and gain or eat too little and start losing again. BLAH! Its always something isn't it. Wouldn't it be nice to just "Be"?
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Well right now I eat between 1400 - 1600 calories a day. I also exercise some of them off but couldn't tell you exactly how much. I usually don't eat them back either. I've found that if I eat around 1200 calories, I'm still hungry and the headaches start. I have just got back on the wagon so I will see how this goes in the next few weeks. I also drink alot of water ... about 5, 16oz bottles a day.

    Is anyone's food diary open? I could use some low cal suggestions .... because my meal meals are usually 500+ calories and I know I could really break that down.

    I don't have mine open because its not set up in meals. What ever I eat I just put it in....all one column. I'm going to check out your dairy and see if there are adjustments you can make.

    I was asked to open my diary so now its open and I set it up with headings lol. My daily calories have changed with my recent weight loss so now its 1260 a day.
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