5'4" chicks with 80+ pounds to lose

Jellyphant · June 2011

Sending out a call to all the chickies my size or close to it. Or even those who have USED have my goals and have already accomplished them!
I need as much motivation as I can possibly get in order to succeed in my weightloss journey (not going so well as of right now; just hit my 70th day and haven't even lost 5 pounds.

), with people who have similar body types and goals. I'm not one-sided; I'll motivate ya right back! Ideally, I'd just like to take pointers from the workouts to focus on and foods/drinks to consume. Shoot me a friend request!

Weight: 230/5'4"
Age: 22
My stats (no measurements...yet!)
Arms: Prettyyy big
Thighs: Pretty big as well
Waist: Not too big, but could stand a few inches to lose.
Hips: Don't ask..
Back fat: Tooooo lumpy.

changling82 · June 2011

I'm 5'5 and started out at 232. I'm now sitting at 173, and still want to lose another 25 or so. It can be done! Feel free to add me as a friend!

tlcAK · June 2011

I'm 5'4 at 185 with a goal weight of 150.

I've only lost 5.5 lbs in like 5 or 6 weeks. But I'm switching things up and trying new things. Good luck!

A_New_Horizon · June 2011

Welcome aboard, I am 5'3" and had close to 55 lbs to lose. I am down 45 lbs with less than 10 to go before my goal weight. I will probably push a little farther after I hit my goal weight to get in the mid section of "healthy" range. You can do it! There are alot of amazing people here who will help encourage you along the way. I will add you for extra support/encouragement.

ambreee · June 2011

I am 5'3" and I am in the same boat. My start weight was 210lbs and I am now at 199. My ultimate goal is 130lbs. I just started using MFP a week or so ago and have lost two pounds. I am hoping this keeps me motivated. I am going to add you as a friend.

Nyirishlass · June 2011

Hi I am 5' 4" and started out at 255 now at 197 and still have about 50 lbs left to go....You have come to a great place for motivation and encouragement WE ALL WALK THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER!!!!!

ameyc2002 · June 2011

hey my name is amey i am in a similar situation.. i am 5'3 weigh 235 im 29 big all over kinda hour glass shape i guess.. i havent even thought about a goal cause i cant seem to even lose 5lbs and keep that off. im going crazy. i been doing at least 30 minutes of work out videos a day and sometimes wii fit. what i do lose seems to creep right back up over the day or two i dont weigh in. i been watching my food but not as strict on the weekend which i guess is my problem. then i try to just about starve during the week to get that off.

DeniseGdz · June 2011

5'4 and wanted to loose at least 30 pounds before my vacation at the end of August. Little did I realize it was going to be so hard!! Since i've started in April I've lost 10 lbs and that's it. :grumble:

Work out Routine::
Weights x 3 wk
Cardio x 4 wk (45 min & make sure to stay in my "burn zone")

I can say that every month my body shrinks. I do measurements once a month. My body fat has also decreased by 3% since I've started! Woo Hoo!! So I know I'm GAINING muscle & burning fat!! :drinker:

Don't give up!! We didnt' gain it all overnight so it's not going to get lost over night!!

hmm33502 · June 2011

I'm 5'4" with 168 lbs to lose total! I'm down 47, but plateauing because of my kicked up wourkout regime! I am banded, but the principals are the same. Consume 1200 cals daily and workout 30 mins (I try for 45-60) 4-5 times per week!

phatsoslim · June 2011

I am 5'6" and I am looking at losing about 58 lbs. I think you SHOULD take your measurements right away. Mark them down. Sometimes the scale is not your best friend and that can get discouraging and make you want to quit.

BUT you won't because you are determined to reach your final goal. And I'm sure it is to get rid of that "LUMPY" back fat and big arms etc... When you are working out, you may gain muscle and muscle weighs more than fat, however, it helps to burn the fat while you are NOT working out. That is why measurements are SO VERY important.

It wasn't until I started MFP, that I realized that I was Obese. I knew I wasn't as thin as I was before having my two children but I didn't feel like I was Obese. I have finally made it into the Overweight category, and yes I am happy about being overweight but not thrilled. But that's what keeps me going.

Stay focused on your goals and you will reach them. Have fun!

Jellyphant · June 2011

hey my name is amey i am in a similar situation.. i am 5'3 weigh 235 im 29 big all over kinda hour glass shape i guess.. i havent even thought about a goal cause i cant seem to even lose 5lbs and keep that off. im going crazy. i been doing at least 30 minutes of work out videos a day and sometimes wii fit. what i do lose seems to creep right back up over the day or two i dont weigh in. i been watching my food but not as strict on the weekend which i guess is my problem. then i try to just about starve during the week to get that off.

Don'tdon'tdon't starve!!! I learned the hard way that it gets you nowhere! I used to weigh 150, but did it by bulimia, bordering anorexia, and as soon as I decided that it was getting out of hand, I got soo big soo fast.

Charlotte012 · June 2011

Hi there,

I'm 5'4, I started at 210, i'm currently at 190 and my ultimate goal is 145 (the healthy range!).

As you stated in your goals, the harder, for me at least, is to cure my love/hate relationship with food and loving myself, including my body and my flaws. Since I joined MFP, I lost 20 pounds, gained 3 back and then it took forever to re-lose them again. Losing weight is theoricaly easy : stick to your diet and exercice. But being able to control yourself, to achieve your goals, to change your life, to love your body and consistently nutrishing it with healthy food, this is the harder part. Most of the time, I achieve these goals, and somedays I fall back into my older habits. The important is to go on, and whatever time it will take, I'll reach my goal of 145

.

Feel free to add me !

Jellyphant · June 2011

Hi there,

I'm 5'4, I started at 210, i'm currently at 190 and my ultimate goal is 145 (the healthy range!).

As you stated in your goals, the harder, for me at least, is to cure my love/hate relationship with food and loving myself, including my body and my flaws. Since I joined MFP, I lost 20 pounds, gained 3 back and then it took forever to re-lose them again. Losing weight is theoricaly easy : stick to your diet and exercice. But being able to control yourself, to achieve your goals, to change your life, to love your body and consistently nutrishing it with healthy food, this is the harder part. Most of the time, I achieve these goals, and somedays I fall back into my older habits. The important is to go on, and whatever time it will take, I'll reach my goal of 145 .

Feel free to add me !

I agree completely. In my eyes, losing weight is easy. Go to the gym, put down the fork when you're full and only eat when you're hungry. I just can't grasp the concept of self control, and THAT'S what holds me back, as well as being notoriously lazy when I get off of work. (Only time I can work out is after work and the weekends.) But alas, old habits die hard. Stupid oreos.

genthel · June 2011

I am 5'4" and started this journey weighing 243 pounds in November. I am currently 214 and my next small goal is 199. I have logged on to MFP for 120 days and counting and it is the most valuable tool available for me personally. I have tried every diet and gimick but MFP is working and the support is great. Add me as your friend.

remisenforme · June 2011

I'm 5'3" and 239 right now (my heaviest ever)

and just decided that it's time to stop being upset about it and start doing something about it! I am starting a program next week and am really excited to get started. I'm definitely open to motivating/being motivated! We can do this!

phatsoslim · June 2011

When you don't eat your body will store any food that you do eat as fat...and then it will make you, in the end, putting eating bluntly, fatter. So DO NOT starve yourself. The more ('healthy') food you eat, the more weight you will lose. It's not easy, but you can make it easier by choosing workouts that are fun to do. I like to mix my workouts up. Anything from my Yoga practice to spinning to the ***** Cat Dolls dance workout. I also include some of the cardio workouts from the P90X DVD's. I would like to go swimming more or do an aquafit class of some sort.

So eat, mix up your workouts, drink plenty of water and have fun!!!!

DeniseGdz · June 2011

Hi there,

I'm 5'4, I started at 210, i'm currently at 190 and my ultimate goal is 145 (the healthy range!).

As you stated in your goals, the harder, for me at least, is to cure my love/hate relationship with food and loving myself, including my body and my flaws. Since I joined MFP, I lost 20 pounds, gained 3 back and then it took forever to re-lose them again. Losing weight is theoricaly easy : stick to your diet and exercice. But being able to control yourself, to achieve your goals, to change your life, to love your body and consistently nutrishing it with healthy food, this is the harder part. Most of the time, I achieve these goals, and somedays I fall back into my older habits. The important is to go on, and whatever time it will take, I'll reach my goal of 145 .

Feel free to add me !

I agree completely. In my eyes, losing weight is easy. Go to the gym, put down the fork when you're full and only eat when you're hungry. I just can't grasp the concept of self control, and THAT'S what holds me back, as well as being notoriously lazy when I get off of work. (Only time I can work out is after work and the weekends.) But alas, old habits die hard. Stupid oreos.

Pack a gym bag the night before and keep it in the trunk!! I go straight to the gym from work, then home...

shvrngrl · June 2011

I'm 5'3" and use to weigh 250lbs. I got down to about 155 and wore a size 4. I got married and changed alot of my healthy habits. So I got up to 207 in January and am currently 190. My current mini goal is to be 180 by the end of July. I think my end goal is 145. We'll see what feels good and healthy. For me it really is all about being mindful and taking time out for myself.

Welcome!

dcerna62 · June 2011

5'3" 22 Start Weight 223 2/6/2011 Current Weight 184 6/16/11 Pant Size Was: 16

Now: 12 Check out my food/exercise diary and add me if you'd like :-)

Amy_B · June 2011

I am 5'4.5", and I was 260 at my highest. I was 245 when I actively really started trying to lose weight. I am now at 150 and working more on toning up. Feel free to add me as a friend.

JennBennett410 · June 2011

GOOD LUCK!
I am 5'4' started at 189.9, current weight 148 ish, BUT I am a size 6 (and some 4's) and I feel pretty good. I truly think that if I was under my BMI I would look terrible.
I believe that it is mind over matter! THat BMI is so off anyways!
Feel good, and be happy

mrstoripowell · June 2011

im About 5'3 and some change and weigh 218! when I first started losing weight I was 234! Now that im on My Fitness Pal I feel the need to do more!!! Im enjoying it! I have 70 pounds more to lose!!! Im on my way

January 1, 2011: 234.5

June 21, 20111: 218

Next Goal: 207 by July 23

WISH ME LUCK!!
I WISH YOU ALL LUCK!!!

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jesd1029 · June 2011

I'm 5'4" and my start weight was 278 in Feb which is my heaviest ever!! Right now I'm at 263 and ready to start using MFP and get serious about this. I am walking on my treadmill doing wii fit and trying to find other workouts. However right now about 15 minutes is all I can make it before I'm ready to fall over from being so out of shape but I'm working on it. But I could definitely use someone else to motivate me if you wanna add me, we can motivate each other

Djskrap · June 2011

I started at 220, and now I am down to 205 since starting in March, thats 12 pounds so far, I would like to see myself get to 130 again where I was, but dont know if that is possible, just keep pushing it. I use Oxy Elite Pro and a daily laxative and keep my calories at 1200, plus I watch what I eat and do abb work at 5:30 am which is new to me but I do it, and the gym right after work for cardio!

ccbloom1 · June 2011

Feel free to add me...5'3" started at 208 and down to 184. Then hit a plateau for one miserable month. Finally figured out I needed to EAT MORE!!! Broke the plateau and then went on vacation a day later. 2 days past vacation now and I'm just about back to that plateau-breaking number. Hopefully will start moving down again on the scale in the next couple of days.

I just want to say that I learned the hard way...at our starting weights we weigh as much as grown men who are 6-10" taller than us and we need to EAT MORE than the 1200 calories a day that MFP gives us as a base...clean foods and not processed junk (I believe the quality of our foods does matter...I know some think a calorie is a calorie). If you are eating 1200 calories a day and NOT eating your exercise calories back, you may lose in the beginning and that's exciting and motivating, but the reality is you're just doing yourself, and your metabolism, a disservice.

5'4" chicks with 80+ pounds to lose

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