Women 5'8"-5'9" success pics

Notaphase · June 2016

I keep going back and forth about my goal. I'm just under 5'9" and my doctor said 140-145 is good weight range for me. It takes a lot of effort just to get down to 155 and it seems like getting under 150 is impossible for my height (plus I'm pretty muscular from 5x5 stronglifts). I think it would be really motivating to see some pictures of women my height who are in that goal range. can you also share any tips you may have? Thanks!

JessicaMcB · June 2016

I'm 5'9" and started at 213 in February, am currently 148 (GW is 140, thinking I'll go lower though because small frame). I'm not sure I have hard and fast tips other than the body achieves what the mind believes- let go of the mental block that going under 150 is "impossible". It is very possible if that's what you want, you can do it!

Notaphase · June 2016

JessicaMcB wrote: »

I'm not sure I have hard and fast tips other than the body achieves what the mind believes- let go of the mental block that going under 150 is "impossible". It is very possible if that's what you want, you can do it!

WOW incredible work! Just seeing this goes a long way in changing my mind set about what's possible. Thanks for posting!

Priss08 · June 2016

I'm 5'9" and I'm large framed. I've been lifting the whole time I've been loosing so I'm about 183lbs. My goal is 165-170 lbs. I'll throw in some in some current 183lb pics for you.

rebeccaEsmith · June 2016

Your perfect just the way you are

servilia · June 2016

Not sure if you can see my profile pic but I'm in your goal range there. And just under 5'9" as well.

mylifeisbeautiful · June 2016

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Woman, you are my new inspiration! You look amazing! Also- adorable baby!!!

JessicaMcB · June 2016

mylifeisbeautiful wrote: »

Woman, you are my new inspiration! You look amazing! Also- adorable baby!!!

Thank you! She's going to be four in October (dating myself a little here lol)! I have three of them, but it took me until post-#3 to get fed up with myself. I think anybody can do it with enough focus- soon you will be your own inspiration @mylifeisbeautiful , keep pushing

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mhdancemom · June 2016

rebeccaEsmith wrote: »

Your perfect just the way you are

mhdancemom · June 2016

I'm new to this app but I am 5'8" and I personally think when I was in my 20's and 30's I could look great at 140, now I would like to be 170, I carry the weight ok and I'm 50 in a month. I think depends on your frame, your body type and age.

Jilliankosto · June 2016

Bump!

stelloian · June 2016

I am 5'8" and started at 170 (more like 173). Currently at 153 and I have that same mental block at getting under 150. But I had the same block getting under 160!

I have a GW of 145 but I think I really want to try for 135. I was always 145 in high school and college doing athletics. My body is a lot less muscular than it used to be so I think a lower weight is possible.

vespiquenn · June 2016

I am 5'9" and currently sitting at about 153lbs. I have an arbitrary goal of 145, but I just keep doing what I'm doing until I like what I see. The before picture is around 170-175 lbs.

wanderingirl · June 2016

JessicaMcB wrote: »

I'm 5'9" and started at 213 in February, am currently 148 (GW is 140, thinking I'll go lower though because small frame). I'm not sure I have hard and fast tips other than the body achieves what the mind believes- let go of the mental block that going under 150 is "impossible". It is very possible if that's what you want, you can do it!

Wow, you lost 65lbs in 4 months! You look great.

Bluepegasus · June 2016

I'm 5'8, I started in January at 168lb, currently just half a pound over my original goal of 140lb, though now I want to keep going to 130/135.

DebBahr · June 2016

5' 9 1/2"
SW 220
CW 162
Original GW 160
New GW 157
Size 10 jeans
50 years old
Medium frame

I workout 5 days a week (cardio and weights). I carry my weight in my stomach. Most of the weight (46 lbs.) has been lost in the last 9 months. I think I could get down to 145-150 but it would be very hard to maintain.

Notaphase · June 2016

This was beyond helpful for me. I'm newly dedicated to changing my mindset and getting below 150! Thank you for sharing all your success stories and I can't wait to share an after photo. I'm down to 157, the weight where I typically give up but NOT THIS TIME!

Aleara2012 · June 2016

I am also just under 5'9" and havent been able to get under 158 lb since my late 20s (not for lack of trying). I have always hung around 160 in the past 10 years. Except of pregnancies and post babies. I am curently at 168 (post baby #2) and this time really want to get under 150 but to be honest i very highly doubt my body will let go of the last 10lb. It never has in ages

STEVE142142 · June 2016

tracymayyoung wrote: »

I keep going back and forth about my goal. I'm just under 5'9" and my doctor said 140-145 is good weight range for me. It takes a lot of effort just to get down to 155 and it seems like getting under 150 is impossible for my height (plus I'm pretty muscular from 5x5 stronglifts). I think it would be really motivating to see some pictures of women my height who are in that goal range. can you also share any tips you may have? Thanks!

Speaking from a guy's perspective. Just to give you two points the first is it's not impossible to get under 150 it's just a mental game your playing and you can do it. Where I am right now and where I was 6 months ago I never thought it was possible.

More importantly the doctor's recommendation of the 145-pound range is just that, a recommendation. You have to figure out what you feel comfortable at.

Notaphase · June 2016

Aleara2012 wrote: »

this time really want to get under 150 but to be honest i very highly doubt my body will let go of the last 10lb. It never has in ages

I just sent you a friend request. Let's lose these last 10 pounds together!

heathershaw4785 · July 2016

mybodygallery.com is a useful website for me when I want to see what other woman who weigh the same as me look like.

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