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Shorties like me under 5'5 positive vibes only!
jenniferj0417
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Trying to lose at least 50 pounds. By being short it seems like it's much easier to gain weight. I'm like a yoyo, my weight goes up and down. I have a hard time losing weight and keeping it off. I am a chef and sometimes it's hard to eat healthy. I am taking baby steps to change ingredients in my favorite dishes to make them more healthy. I'm looking for women around my size for tips and motivation!
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I'm right at 5'5, and when I reach my ultimate goal I will have lost 50 lbs (still have about 12-13 lbs left; lost 45 lbs before I got pregnant with my second). I don't eat clean, just what fits in my calorie goal, and try to get more movement in during the day.
Good luck! Take it one day at a time, and figure out what works for you and your journey23 -
Thank you! I just sent you a request for motivation!10
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Im 5''4", i know exactly what you mean! My goal is in the 50 poumd ranges as well. Feel free to add me!12
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Great! I'm adding you now!1
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I'm 5'1'' and I agree especially with nutrition information all being made for taller folk (ergo with much higher calorie goals) it can be really hard to keep track of stuff! My overall goal's around 35-45lbs since I started losing this time round so feel free to add me too!18
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Exactly! Great! Adding you now.1
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I am 5'4 and needing to lose about 50lbs as well. I'd love more friends for motivation and to give motivation as well!!16
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I'm 5'1" I'm currently maintaining (past year and counting) but I've lost almost 60 total..so feel free to add for support!22
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Hi Jennifer, I'm 5'2" and have about 10 to 15 more pounds I'd like to lose. I like to set small, achievable goals in the short-term. I find it makes it easier to get there and can help keep me motivated.
Please feel free to add me!18 -
I'm short as hell lol 5'1 and have to lose about 50lbs. Taller people carry the weight better, at my weight, a tall person would actually look good lol add me if you'd like. I'm always open to add new friends with goals.12
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Thank you ladies! I hope we can be great encouragement for each other! I'm adding all of you now!!!7
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I tried to add you but there wasn't an add button on your page. Please add mealarmed123 wrote: »I'm short as hell lol 5'1 and have to lose about 50lbs. Taller people carry the weight better, at my weight, a tall person would actually look good lol add me if you'd like. I'm always open to add new friends with goals.1 -
I'm 5' and have lost ~39 of a 50-pound goal. It's a struggle but so worth it! Feel free to add me 14
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I'm 5'4" and also an endomorph body type so I know the feeling!! Every pound gained or lost for us looks like 5 pounds would on someone taller, and it seems to go on so easily but take forever to lose!
I will say that one thing that really helped cut calories for me was to decrease my use of fats in cooking- using 1/4 tablespoon of butter when I used to use 1 or 2... using spray oil instead of pouring in a glug or two of olive oil from the bottle... etc. You can even get the good oils in spray form now- olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil! I also steam or water sauté or roast/bake most of my veggies now. Remember butter and oils are about 120 calories per tablespoon so the calories can add up FAST!! And I know how much chefs like to bring out the flavor of food using fat.16 -
I'm 4'11 and hoping to lose between 50-70ish pounds, yuck. Definitely need to get back on track, and I wish everyone good luck on their journeys!18
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I'm a little guy! 5'2". Lost roughly 25 pounds - looking to lose another 10-15. Then start focusing on more and more strength to gain muscle. Right now, gym 5x a week, combining both strength and cardio! You can do it! Anyone can add me if they wish!16
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Looking for motivational friends also.....I'm 5" and am probably older than most of you .....do it now ....the older I got the harder it became to lose......good luck to all of you...it feels so good to slip into those pants without struggle....14
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I am 5ft even and I need to lose 40-45lbs to get to my goal weight feel free to add me also.7
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I'm 5'4 needing to lose 42 pounds mom of 3. Add me! 9
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5'2 here, need to lose 25 lbs. just started my journey, it's going to be hard but I can do it! 10
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Hi, looking for friends for motivation as well. I'm 5'2, and have been on MFP for a year. I fell of track last summer, and started back up a few weeks ago. I'm aiming to lose at least another 10-15 lbs. Feel free to add me! :-)6
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I'm 5'4". I'd like to lose around 30 lbs and I'd like to stick with it this time. So please feel free to add me!4
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courtneyfabulous wrote: »I'm 5'4" and also an endomorph body type so I know the feeling!! Every pound gained or lost for us looks like 5 pounds would on someone taller, and it seems to go on so easily but take forever to lose!
I will say that one thing that really helped cut calories for me was to decrease my use of fats in cooking- using 1/4 tablespoon of butter when I used to use 1 or 2... using spray oil instead of pouring in a glug or two of olive oil from the bottle... etc. You can even get the good oils in spray form now- olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil! I also steam or water sauté or roast/bake most of my veggies now. Remember butter and oils are about 120 calories per tablespoon so the calories can add up FAST!! And I know how much chefs like to bring out the flavor of food using fat.
Those are some great tips! I will definitely start with that. Yes chefs love their fats but there are plenty of other ways to bring out the flavor in food.4 -
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I'm a little guy! 5'2". Lost roughly 25 pounds - looking to lose another 10-15. Then start focusing on more and more strength to gain muscle. Right now, gym 5x a week, combining both strength and cardio! You can do it! Anyone can add me if they wish!
That's great! Congrats on your 25 pound loss so far! That's very motivational! I will definitely add you for some extra encouragement! Thank you!1 -
lindacroneyellett wrote: »Looking for motivational friends also.....I'm 5" and am probably older than most of you .....do it now ....the older I got the harder it became to lose......good luck to all of you...it feels so good to slip into those pants without struggle....
We can be motivation for each other! I know it's a struggle but we will get it done! I wish you much success!1 -
KusiQuyllur2015 wrote: »5'2 here, need to lose 25 lbs. just started my journey, it's going to be hard but I can do it!
Yes you can and you will!!!!2 -
I am 4'11 and it is really hard to take and keep it off. On 1200 calories healthy eating a day I am barely losing at this point. Yo yo dieting has really ruined me lol.4
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halfpintdeb wrote: »I am 4'11 and it is really hard to take and keep it off. On 1200 calories healthy eating a day I am barely losing at this point. Yo yo dieting has really ruined me lol.
Trust me I know the feeling. It seems like the shorter you are the harder it is. But with hard work and dedication we can do this. At one point I was so overwhelmed I just wanted to give up. But we can't we can and we will achieve our goals!3 -
I'm 5'3½", which I don't consider all that short since 5'5" is average female height, but I fit your criteria!
I was about 125 in college. I got up to at 235 as my heaviest. Lost 85 lbs in 2011 (using MFP) but gained it all back in subsequent years due to bad choices. I got back up to 235 in 2014, lost a few, down to 212 last year.
So, starting weight, officially, is 212. That was 45 days ago, on November 27th, 2016. It was my 32nd birthday. I'm on a 100-day "challenge" to keep myself on track. I track my food and exercise daily but my weight once a week.
I'm down to 197.
I started a 4-day water-only fast this morning. I do short fasts intermittently, usually only one day, but I've done up to 5. I do them 2-3x/year.
My goal weight is 125-135 range.
Feel free to add me. Most people I've added have abandoned ship. New friends welcome!
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