Support For Shorter Ladies? 5' to 5'4?

imthecaptainofmyownsoul
imthecaptainofmyownsoul Posts: 6 Member
edited 1:54AM in Motivation and Support
Hi guys! I joined a while back, but life happened (I had surgery for endometriosis and it took a while to fully recover.) I'm now looking for any women who are 5' to 5'4 to chat with/befriend to help keep me on the right track with my weight loss goals. I'm 5'3 and upset to say 230lbs. This is the most I have ever weighed in my life, and I'm trying to lose about 70-90 pounds. At one point I weighed 160, so I know it's possible. I do have PCOS so it's much more difficult to lose the weight and it discourages me whenever I work my butt off and see no results or worse - gain weight. Any ladies around the same height feel free to message and ad me. If you guys have any random tips or tricks to help get started, throw 'em at me!
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  • rosestring
    rosestring Posts: 225 Member
    I am 5' 4" and weight 162. I lost 12 pounds over the summer and have no gained it all back. I definitely need the support! Add me.
  • J383
    J383 Posts: 4,574 Member
    Welcome to add me. I am 5'3, I still have a long way to go.
  • jadelucywatson1
    jadelucywatson1 Posts: 32 Member
    I'm 5"0 and hope to loose between 20-25lbs. Done it before using MFP so know it works!
  • Nedorostok
    Nedorostok Posts: 19 Member
    Im 5'2" and need to lose 20 lbs. Weight gain on us shorties is always more visible i thought
  • marlymarly
    marlymarly Posts: 29 Member
    Hi all! I'm 5' and trying to lose about 20lbs. Also am PCOS so understand what a struggle it can be!
  • Nedorostok
    Nedorostok Posts: 19 Member
    imthecaptainofmyownsoul wrote: »
    At one point I weighed 160, so I know it's possible. I do have PCOS so it's much more difficult to lose the weight and it discourages me whenever I work my butt off and see no results or worse - gain weight. Any ladies around the same height feel free to message and ad me. If you guys have any random tips or tricks to help get started, throw 'em at me!

    hi and welcome! If I were you id set up realistic tiny goals. Maybe lose 15 lbs first. I was suggested on here to invest in a food scale and im glad i did. Also, when you fall off the wagon in fiet department, log your meals anyway it will help later! Good luck and we can do this!
  • Zombella
    Zombella Posts: 491 Member
    I am 5'3 and have about 65-70 more pounds to go.
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    Im 5'2" currently 163 also diagnosed w/PCOS. At my top weight I was 220lbs (2006-2007), lowest weight (May 2014) I was 150lbs. Hoping to get down in the 140s this year
  • yrieves
    yrieves Posts: 14 Member
    I'm 5"3 I have 30 more lbs to lose
  • seximami79
    seximami79 Posts: 156 Member
    I'm 5'4" ad want to lose maybe 15 lbs.
  • Maliblu3
    Maliblu3 Posts: 7 Member
    5'2.5" here, trying to gain muscle and lose a few pounds of fat in the process. It's definitely harder for those of us with petite bodies to lose weight. Don't give up, even your pcos symptoms should improve with weight loss. We can do it!
  • Cambridge727
    Cambridge727 Posts: 50 Member
    I'm 5 ft 4 and have over 100 pounds to lose
  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
    Try joining the petites in maintainance group. I know you are looking to lose they are a great bunch.
  • ObsidianMist
    ObsidianMist Posts: 519 Member
    i'm 5'3 and was naturally thin most of my life, I balanced out at 115 for years. then bam, put on 30 pounds. have another 20 left to lose.
  • marylovesnini
    marylovesnini Posts: 41 Member
    I'm 5 and my goal is lose about 15 pounds feel free to add me
  • BrittanyDJ79
    BrittanyDJ79 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm 5'2" and my goal is to lose 50. I'm only down 3 so far.
  • marji1974
    marji1974 Posts: 59 Member
    Feel free to add me . I m 5" and lost 50 pds over the past year. I have 20 more to go.
  • brookej8688
    brookej8688 Posts: 93 Member
    Hey ladies, I am 5ft 3 and 1/4 inches lol, every inch counts haha. I still have 100lbs to lose, and I would love motivation and support. Please feel free to add me (anyone) >> Good luck ladies
  • JaymeHayes14
    JaymeHayes14 Posts: 15 Member
    Add me!! I am 5'2 and need to lose 30 lbs!!! I keep trying but can't lose the weight!!! We can support each other!!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I'm 5'4". Just short enough and lightly active to have a pretty low TDEE. I'm trying to find ways to up my activity level other than cardio on a treadmill or elliptical.
  • PLTrimble
    PLTrimble Posts: 3 Member
    Hi. I am 5'2 and also have PCOS. My weight is also at its highest ever. I'm looking for a sponsor who I can Tex when I need some support. I would return the favor obviously. I just don't know where to find one. Finding a safe rout to such things can be tricky these days.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Hi there are a couple of groups for shorter women.
    Little Women is, I think a general group for if you are losing or maintaining.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/110005-little-women

    And
    Petites in Maintenance is for those who have lost and now maintaining, but not exclusively so.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/109137-petites-in-maintenance

    Cheers, h.
  • zinaramos3
    zinaramos3 Posts: 11 Member
    5 even. I am looking to lose 50 pounds by the end of 2016 and another 30 next year, please feel free to add me. Anybody can add the more support the better
  • WarcraftGirl
    WarcraftGirl Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 5'3 and need to lose around 30 pounds. Please feel free to add me!
  • Krystal1738
    Krystal1738 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi I'm 5'3 and I weigh 225 :((( I definitely need the support and motivation from other women! We can do this!
  • dirtroadrunner3
    dirtroadrunner3 Posts: 31 Member
    edited January 2016
    I'm 5'3" and need to lose 40-50# currently 180# feel free to add me!
    With PCOS and hypothyroidism
  • t4wittma
    t4wittma Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 5'2 and 255lbs Eek! :# This is my highest number on the scale ever! I've used MFP on and off over the last two years but I decided I need to get serious about this! My first goal is to get under 200lbs! My ultimate goal is to lose at least 100lbs and create healthier habits! I'm also dealing with PCOS and its a struggle!

    Anyone else on instagram? I started an instagram weight loss diary (@trishtransforming) a few days ago to help motivate and hold me accountable!
  • gratefulpraiserofchrist
    gratefulpraiserofchrist Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 5'3 and weigh 224.5 !!! This weight gain from the holidays!! Truly want to remain focus, and lose the weight. Need support,truly!!! I know we can do this!!!!!! You can definitely add me!!!
  • jessicabstucki
    jessicabstucki Posts: 2 Member
    24 yrs, 5'4, and 195, looking to get down to 145. Had baby #2, pelvic problems, major depression, heart problems. Now able to do Pilates, easy workouts. Food is my drug, trying to find healthy alternatives.
  • Wendyxyz165
    Wendyxyz165 Posts: 9 Member
    Hey! I'm 5'4" and weigh 225 right now. would love to support and vice versa. add me.
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