5`2/5`3 women success stories?
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I'm 5' 1.5" and have quite a bit to lose. Not setting any specific goal numbers yet, just want to feel comfortable. Ya'll are inspiring. I'm just about 2 weeks into my journey. Feel free to add me for motivation and to help motivate me!1
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Y'all rock!!! I love this thread, it's so Inspiring!!!
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I'm 5'3½ and weighed 250lb back in July 2015.
I now weigh 191lb (hooray for ONEderland!).
A total loss so far of 59lb with another 16lb to go (to start with).
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5ft2 here! I started 6 weeks ago as of Tuesday and have lost 3.2kg! I've also lost a serious 3 inches from my waist alone and more elsewhere due to cutting meal sizes a little; snacking ALOT less; and lifting heavy weights to keep/gain muscle mass! I was slim-fat when I started and seriously unfit, and now I'm full of energy and have reduced my fat percentage from the middle of "average/high" to brushing the end of "optimal" for my age range!
Please feel free to add me because I would love some relatable friends in my dash!0 -
5'3" here. changed my life for the second time right after I graduated nursing school when I was 235lbs+. Just before starting school 2 years prior, I was at 235lbs then had lost 50 lbs - so was down to 185, but made the decision to put the effort on hold because as school was consuming more of my time and energy, I could't dedicate myself to the investment of the beast that is nursing school AND focusing on my weightloss at that time. Not to mention I am a mother to three children! I was also medicated for anxiety/depression at that time. As soon as I made that choice to give up, the weight piled on QUICKLY- right back to the 235 lb mark. but I KNEW I would start again when I was finished with school and that is EXACTLY what I did except this time, I had MFP as my main tool. Here I am, at 140lbs - 20 months later and no longer on meds. My anxiety relief is cardio/running/weight lifting. I'm healthier, stronger, faster than I was in high school.
If anyone wants my advice on weight loss, it's this: It is a CHOICE. A lifestyle CHOICE. YOU and ONLY YOU can made that choice to make it a priority. We only get one body, one life. Treat your body with respect and your mind will follow.
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Love this thread - everyone is awesome and inspiring!
@mommanurse - WOW! Such a transformation - you look amazing! I love your arms - do you follow a particular strength training plan? Do you have your own success story thread? You should!0 -
Love this thread - everyone is awesome and inspiring!
@mommanurse - WOW! Such a transformation - you look amazing! I love your arms - do you follow a particular strength training plan? Do you have your own success story thread? You should!
I don't have one yet. Making my way to it! Part of me feels like I'm not "done" yet because I want a tummy tuck (I know in the pictures you can't tell but I had twins 9 years ago so I really want it done)
I think the key to the arms is to start strength training early on in the process. Otherwise, your body will give up the muscle, too. I've always been "muscular" even when not trying to be but the weight lifting has really toned/defined them much more. thank you for the compliment! My legs are muscular too but I don't do much for them other than running.0 -
mommarnurse wrote: »Love this thread - everyone is awesome and inspiring!
@mommanurse - WOW! Such a transformation - you look amazing! I love your arms - do you follow a particular strength training plan? Do you have your own success story thread? You should!
I don't have one yet. Making my way to it! Part of me feels like I'm not "done" yet because I want a tummy tuck (I know in the pictures you can't tell but I had twins 9 years ago so I really want it done)
I think the key to the arms is to start strength training early on in the process. Otherwise, your body will give up the muscle, too. I've always been "muscular" even when not trying to be but the weight lifting has really toned/defined them much more. thank you for the compliment! My legs are muscular too but I don't do much for them other than running.
Thanks for the reply! You are right -you definitely can't tell that you have any reason for a tummy tuck in those pictures - you really look fantastic! In my opinion you are definitely ready for your own success story thread! You could always update it later - I always like the ones where the authors come back later and let you know that they've continued to be awesome.
I started around the same weight that you did, but still have a long way to go - you are so inspiring. Thanks for the tip about strength training early on - makes a lot of sense.1 -
mommarnurse wrote: »If anyone wants my advice on weight loss, it's this: It is a CHOICE. A lifestyle CHOICE. YOU and ONLY YOU can made that choice to make it a priority. We only get one body, one life. Treat your body with respect and your mind will follow.
Well put, very well put.
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Hi all! I am also 5'2". I began mfp after having my third child, at 145. I am now 123 three years later. I've been really strict for about a month and lost 4 pounds. My goal is 110 but it has been a very slow and continuous process. Best wishes with all your goals!3
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Hello Ladies! I am 5'3" and I have lost a total of 16 lbs. Since I started my weight loss journey back in November. Yes, I picked a tough time- but so far i have succeeded. I am going for 12 more lbs lost and then my goal is top start building muscle. I want to be strong and fit- NOT SKINNY! I am what you call curvy and well, Ii don't want to lose my curves. Good luck to you all and let's share any tips and ideas. Happy Journey!!!3
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carlyne0813 wrote: »HI, I'm Carlyne, 5'2, spent 3 months to shed 26.5lbs
You look fab!! If you don't mind my asking, how did you lose the weight? What's your starting weight/current weight?
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Hi all, this is my first post on MFP. I've been on for almost 2 weeks and i've lost around 4 pounds (i'm 5'2). Just want to say this is a great post.
Need friends on here to keep me motivated, so pls add me! Thanks!1 -
Bumptie, bump, bump. Cause short gals are awesome 2
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5'2.75" started out at 170 in Jan 2014 now down to 138... need to lose 10 more. Please add me!3
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5'2.75" started out at 170 in Jan 2014 now down to 138... need to lose 10 more. Please add me!
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I'm 5'2" exactly. I only started this week but you're welcome to add me. I have about 35kg to lose / 80ish pounds2
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Bump!, Bump!, Bump!
I am 5.2 (sometime 5.2 1/2). Have been off and on MFP for several years but never really logged everything, including excercise. Now have a 24 day streak and have lost 8 lbs, looking to lose a further 50lbs (4 stone). I am following a food delivery diet called Jane Plan in the UK and it is working out well for me. Exercise for me is flamenco dancing twice a week for up to three hours at a time and I have just received the DDP Yoga dvd's so looking forward to getting into that asap.
Short girls all feel free to add me. I am from the UK.5 -
I'm 5'2 weighting in at a whopping 437lbs ..I'm almost a hundred pounds down I stated off at 530lbs before my vsg..great motivation guys29
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Hi 5'3, starting weight was 250lbs, I'm down to 149 now 23
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Heya! I am 5'2 and I started at 157lbs. I'm down to about 125.5-129 ish really fluctuate as my eating hasn't been great lately, working on my sodium intake and exercising. Want to get down to 110-115 so still a ways to go! But I still consider this success Always celebrate when you are making progress! *also ignore the stupid pose it was originally for a reference for a drawing I was doing lmao
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I'm 5'3". My highest weight was 190 pounds but that was 12 years ago. I went all the way down to 115 pounds in a year and a half. Over the past 10 years I've fluctuated between 110 and 140. I restarted here at 138 pounds at the end of June, as of Sunday I'm 126 pounds.
I just wanted to update my post since it's almost been a year. I am now 108 pounds and I'm so much happier with my body composition and everything I know about fitness now.
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Hi 5'3, starting weight was 250lbs, I'm down to 149 now
Congratulations Tapwaters . May I asked when did you start your weight loss, how many times a week and duration of your exercise and nutrition diary. I'm at 5 feet 3 inch and this my third week in losing weight. My sw 189, my goal weight is 120.
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