Where my tall girls at?

merbear787 wrote: »

lindsey1979 wrote: »

merbear787 wrote: »

I'm 5'10" and currently 176. I have a goal weight of 140 which would be healthy for me as I have a small to medium frame. I am feeling very upset though as a co-worker (male) offers to buy the office lunch frequently and when I told him I was being healthy and packed my healthy lunch, he made fun of me in front of the entire office saying I wanted to be at "101 lbs." I know I would be healthier if I lost some weight. Anyone know how to deal with this kind of person?

This may not be kind, and depending on your office space, use sparingly, but with guys that made rude comments, I go straight for short d*ck innuendo. Like,

"Geez, Mike, not ALL of us are trying to overcompensate for our obvious shortcomings." With a real pointed look at him up and down. It works really well if it's a short guy (considering you're 5'10"). If he's a tall guy, then focus on the lower half.

Short d*ick references are pretty much guy kryptonite, but you've got to have the moxy to pull it off.

Haha this made me feel much better I don't think it would fly at the office, but helps me laugh it off. Ps - he is probably 5'5" at most

That's even better, just make fun of his height then.

I am 5'11 and a competitive bodybuilder. At my heaviest (and highest bodyfat) I was about 170. Over the past four years of adding muscle my weight has fluctuated a bit as I've gone through bulking and leaning phases and made it a goal to increase muscle. In my profile picture I am around 140lb, but at a very low body fat; it's not one I sustain year round.

Currently I sit at about 155 and 15% body fat during my off-season and a bit over 140 and under 10% on stage. I find that each time I lean out for a competition I tend to weigh a bit more, but have a bit better visual composition.

As far as lifting is concerned, I agree that it's not as easy for taller girls. I mean this both in regards to the mechanics of some lifts (like squats) and to the visual increase of muscle. I generally attest the later to having longer muscle bellies. Basically we ARE building muscle it's just not as compact so the growth is less noticeable.

I think I am most happy with my overall look (and strength) at about 148. When I get to my leanest stages I don't feel as powerful in the gym.

lindsey1979 wrote: »

Since you said that you had long legs, I'm betting you have similar issues that I did. What worked for me was really widening my stance and making sure my knees followed my toes as I squatted (they came in more which was due to the tight groin muscles). I also warmed up with goblet squats (and still do). There was a great youtube video that helped me out, but I can't remember the guy's name now. I'll see if I can find it and post it for you.

Lindsey - everything you wrote was helpful/great advice and I think that video will help too. I was completely unable to do squats with a 'normal' stance but couldn't tell if going very wide (which felt more comfortable) was bad. Thanks

5'9 and 180lbs. I started at 220lbs after my pregnancy. I want to get down to 145lbs...I haven't been that weight since I was 18. Oh boy I can't believe it was almost 10 years ago

frankiesgirlie wrote: »

cmtigger wrote: »

jpoppx wrote: »

So, it's hard to compare my weight to other girls.. I'm 5"11 and 220 pounds, so I'm struggling with settling on what my goal weight should be. I'm currently wearing a size 14, while I know others around my same weight range larger. I can't be unrealistic, and when I tell people that I want to lose 70 pounds I often get a disgusted reaction, because apparently I don't look like I have that much weight to lose, but according to the scale I do. Would love some input from some ladies on the same boat as me!

I'm 5'10" and started at 170. I'm 163 now, wearing a 12-14 depending on the garment. I really don't tell anyone that I'm working on loosing weight, though they might understand because I've had two hip surgeries in the last two years, so I put on weight. I'm just aiming for 145-150.

I'm 5' 9". I have a small frame as I wear a size 7 1/2 shoe and have smaller wrists and thinner fingers than my 5'3" sister in laws who look TINY.
I've been as high as 163, but looked overweight with stomach bulge. I carry any extra weight in my stomach only, so it stands out. I feel my best at 140. Came on MFP at 152. Now am at 144. I feel great right now, just want to lose the last 4 lbs to give myself some "play" and make my target weight forever 140-144. I wear a size 6 except for some pants are an 8 cause I do have a booty. You have to decide what weight works for you and makes you feel good and NOT go by others opinions. I come from a family of overweight women and they constantly tell me with side ways looks, eye rolls, and sometimes out & out rudeness that I'm too thin. I consider the source.

My family makes a lot of rude comments about "fat" and "obese." They even made rude comments about my grandma gaining weight in her 90's. I pointed out that most 90 year olds aren't in good enough health to gain weight.

But I'm in little contact with them due to many things, so this is for me. I prefer my body between 145-150, and I worry that I will do damage to my hips if I continue gaining.

I'm 5'11 and my goal is ~165#. But, goals are fluid and can always change I haven't been below 180# for about 6 years, so I can't really picture myself like that anymore. I mostly just want to feel sexy in and out of my clothes again!

I'm 5'9'', not as tall as some of you here. I started at 213 lbs in Feb and I used to wear size 14 at the time. Lost 65 lbs so far and right now I wear a size 4. My goal weight is 130 and right now I weigh 158 lbs. I came home for the holidays and my family's freaking out over me wanting to lose another 25+ pounds, but I want to lose the fat and hopefully gain some muscle.

I'm 5'10. Right now I am 180ish but I just had a baby a month ago. Normally I am around 150 and a size 6. Right now I'm in size 10. (I think, I have a pair of size 8 jeans that are a little too small)

I think I look fine right now, however I don't fit into any of my clothes so I really need to lose the extra 30 lbs

I'm 5'10 and started out at 225. My goal was to lose 75 lbs and I hit that, and I managed to drop 10 more! 70 is totally reasonable, just go slow and steady, and you'll definitely see results. Best of luck to you!