5' - 5'3" females- want to lose 25-30 lbs

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  • skinheaddh
    skinheaddh Posts: 32 Member
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    Saturday weigh in
  • ladidido
    ladidido Posts: 26 Member
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    I'm in!

    Age: 43
    Ht: 5'1
    Starting: 152/ 35% body fat/ 36" waist
    Current: 140/ 29% body fat/ 32" waist
    Goal: ?/ 22% body fat/ 26" waist

    Hi, I'm probably the odd duck here but I don't really have a goal weight. I just want to get my body fat below 22% or my waist below 26". I'm guessing that's somewhere between 118-130 lbs but it's been 2 kids since I was that level of fitness, so I'm not sure how things are redistributed now! I'm happy to post my weight and waist size weekly as motivation. I'm getting a DEXA scan in January so it'll be exciting to have a new body fat data point.

    I'm really happy because come December 29th, I will have tracked on MFP every day for one year! When I started, I was doing super well, steadily losing .5 lbs per week until late summer. Then I got a plantar wart while camping, which derailed my exercise, which then messed up my low carb eating (without the exercise high, I went back to the chocolate) - I was losing the kingdom for the loss of a nail!

    After 3 months, I was finally cured by a specialist and now am slowly getting back into the swing of things. Trying, unsuccessfully, to get my net carb count back under 50g.

    I'm not sure how to add friends but am happy to respond if someone contacts me (yes, I'm the total social network Luddite of my generation!)
  • R4SNik
    R4SNik Posts: 37 Member
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    I should have posted yesterday, but was a bit bummed

    SW: 165
    PW: 135 (Wed not Sunday)
    CW: 135.6
    GW: 115

    Weight last Sunday was 135.8, so on the week I lost. No more mid week weights for me. Twice the anxiety, not return on investment.
  • connorlauren3638
    connorlauren3638 Posts: 76 Member
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    4ft 11
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
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    I was 5"4', but now 5" 3 3/4. Must be from getting older and being hunched over a computer too much. I'm 49 and 147 lbs. Looking to be around 120-125 if all goes well. I'm pretty motivated this time! I'm going to start at a gym in January like many other folks, but want to still be there come December. Let's do this!
  • R4SNik
    R4SNik Posts: 37 Member
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    sheilarhartmann wrote: »
    I was 5"4', but now 5" 3 3/4. Must be from getting older and being hunched over a computer too much. I'm 49 and 147 lbs. Looking to be around 120-125 if all goes well. I'm pretty motivated this time! I'm going to start at a gym in January like many other folks, but want to still be there come December. Let's do this!

    Don't wait for January to make the changes. Change now while your motivation is high. I know it's only 1.5 weeks but why waste the time. Best of luck!

  • nspink22
    nspink22 Posts: 83 Member
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    Hello everyone! I'm 5'2". My highest weight was 156, current weight is 148, goal weight is around 125-130. Feel free to add me! :D
  • R4SNik
    R4SNik Posts: 37 Member
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    How is everyone doing?
  • _toyatip08
    _toyatip08 Posts: 30 Member
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    I caught a stomach bug a couple of days ago...ugh! I'm much better now.
  • mari5466
    mari5466 Posts: 137 Member
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    Hi! Im 5 ft

    SW: 135? (Didn't weight my self, but thats what i was last time my pants stopped fittings and I lost weight)
    CW: 115
    GW 110, might just stay where I am at and start adding more muscle.
  • juliemargaretkim
    juliemargaretkim Posts: 206 Member
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    skinheaddh wrote: »
    Rebecca512787 wrote: »
    Thought those of us posting our weekly progress here might find it helpful to see who else is making a similar commitment and on what day everyone should be posting. I'm in this for the long haul and looking for others who are as well.

    Sun - Nikki and Rebecca
    Mon -
    Tues -
    Wed - Julie,
    Thurs - SKelly
    Fri - Toya and Summer
    Sat - Daisy

    It's my day to weigh in! We've been traveling (Christmas with my husband's fam on the West Coast!) so I was a little nervous because we've been eating out and I've been eating a lot of Mexican! So.... CW is 129.4! That's only a .2 gain-- and let me tell you, I'm going to cut it off there! Back on the plan! :D
  • skinnymam
    skinnymam Posts: 21 Member
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    R4SNik wrote: »
    How is everyone doing?
    You don't want to know!!!
    Struggling, doing fine with the meals but snacking in between. Everywhere I look in work there are tins of sweets on people's desk. We've already gotten through 2 tins of luxury chocolate biscuits in the house since last week!
    The thing is I feel bloody awful!
    I will say I don't seem to be as bad as previous years I know I'm only going over by a few 100 calls each day but I can feel it already. The thing is this time of year is so bloody weird, my routine in work and at home is all over the place.
    I'm still going to track everyday just to stay in the habit.
    Oh and the wine
  • carolejaye
    carolejaye Posts: 13 Member
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    I'm so glad I discovered this group just now! I think I may be older and heavier than most here but would still like to join please. I'm 5'1/4" (I know....barely a smidgen but it counts!) and 53 yrs old. Current weight is 176. I'd love just to see my weight start moving down in any amount. I so want to feel comfortable wearing even long shorts and short sleeves by the time warm weather comes around. My ultimate goal is to someday be able to tuck my shirt in again! Thanks you all for posting and being able to relate!
  • R4SNik
    R4SNik Posts: 37 Member
    edited December 2016
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    skinnymam wrote: »
    R4SNik wrote: »
    How is everyone doing?
    You don't want to know!!!
    Struggling, doing fine with the meals but snacking in between. Everywhere I look in work there are tins of sweets on people's desk. We've already gotten through 2 tins of luxury chocolate biscuits in the house since last week!
    The thing is I feel bloody awful!
    I will say I don't seem to be as bad as previous years I know I'm only going over by a few 100 calls each day but I can feel it already. The thing is this time of year is so bloody weird, my routine in work and at home is all over the place.
    I'm still going to track everyday just to stay in the habit.
    Oh and the wine

    Biscuits and wine are killers. I had tons of cookies/biscuits & fudge at my place. I've managed to only have one after dinner each night. It's tough though. Now work is a smorgasbord of treats. I just stay as far from the break rooms as possible.

    Good news is that even at 100 over your weight loss calories, you are still below maintenance. Enjoy your holiday and try to keep it all in perspective.
  • R4SNik
    R4SNik Posts: 37 Member
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    juliemargaretkim wrote: »
    skinheaddh wrote: »
    Rebecca512787 wrote: »
    Thought those of us posting our weekly progress here might find it helpful to see who else is making a similar commitment and on what day everyone should be posting. I'm in this for the long haul and looking for others who are as well.

    Sun - Nikki and Rebecca
    Mon -
    Tues -
    Wed - Julie,
    Thurs - SKelly
    Fri - Toya and Summer
    Sat - Daisy

    It's my day to weigh in! We've been traveling (Christmas with my husband's fam on the West Coast!) so I was a little nervous because we've been eating out and I've been eating a lot of Mexican! So.... CW is 129.4! That's only a .2 gain-- and let me tell you, I'm going to cut it off there! Back on the plan! :D

    0.2 can be fluctuation, but rededicating yourself is never a bad thing! Good luck!

    Sunday is my weigh in day, but I'm doing it Saturday. Who wants to do that on Christmas morning. Ugh

  • price101110
    price101110 Posts: 25 Member
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    Shellsbells1985 wrote: »
    Hi guys. I'd love to join. I'm 5 foot 2 (and a bit - v important!). I've lost 7lbs in last 3 weeks but need a kick to keep going.
    CW: 12 stone 3 (171 lbs)
    GW: 10 stone (140lb)

    Feel free to add me x

    i'm the same height and weight as you :open_mouth: but i wanna be more like 120-130..
  • ScratchyAnderson
    ScratchyAnderson Posts: 12 Member
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    Ugh. I've had to do a course of oral steroids for my chronic migraines which are a huge appetite trigger. So far, I think I've managed to keep on track, but not sure I'll have much of a loss to show for this week. Plus, steroids make me feel AWFUL: jittery, heart racy and weird. Plus HUNGRY.

    Weigh in is Friday. I've fluctuated every day this week, from half a pound under last week to a pound and a half over. Not sure what the scale will have to say in a couple of days.
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
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    R4SNik, you're right! I've already been to a gym 3 times this week and have lost a pound. I tried a place out with a free guest pass- not a bad idea to check some out before you commit. I can't remember the last time I worked out so hard to break a real sweat (months for sure). I've got a Christmas dinner at the neighbor's, but all other eating will under my control. Keep a positive attitude everyone- today is the shortest day and now the sunlight will be increasing from here until summer- yeah! Hope we're all a lot smaller by then.
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
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    By the way, taking my chances and weighing in on Sunday. I'm such a noob I don't even know how to "join" this group. Perhaps just by commenting I've already done so. Instructions from someone please (and thanks)?
  • webutmirrortheworld
    webutmirrortheworld Posts: 52 Member
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    I want to join ya'll! I am 5'2' and currently weigh 149.

    SW: 165.7
    CW: 148.5
    GW: 125 I think

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