5' - 5'3" females- want to lose 25-30 lbs
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I'm 5'3 167 lbs got down to 140 3 yrs ago but crept back up. I am a T1 Diabetic insulin dependent and am active. Pounds love me they never want to leave me!! LOL I weigh in on Fridays and I will post weekly.1
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Me! I'm 5'2, 150lb and need to lose 25 lbs! Would love the support. Feel free to add me! Need some motivational friends!
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hi- I'm 5'0" and need to lose at least 25 pounds... currently have lost 5 pounds since starting. Would love to have friends who understand that when you are short you look at it and it is on your waist!!! 0
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I'm curious to know what others calorie limits are? I'm 5"3' CW171 GW 135. I have a fitbit charge2 which tracks my heart rate and thus calories burned all day (and night). Looking over my average calories burned a day, to have a 20% deficit would put my calorie limit at 1700-1900. Keep in mind this is factoring in exercise. But, this still seems high to me in order to lose weight. How many calories are you eating at the end of the day and still seeing success with a safe weight loss? I figure since we are similar sizes maybe someone here would have some accurate insight for me when it comes to setting my calorie limits0
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I weighed 152 in August when I signed up for MFP again (5'3") -- I put in my goals, and it gave me 1200 cals /day -- and if I don't eat at least 1000, it tells me I'm not eating enough. Most days, I come in just under 1200 -- some days I'm a little over, but I really try to stick to that 1200/day. I've lost over 20 lbs. so far (this morning I was 129!) ..I didn't really keep track over the holidays, and I maintained (gained 3 lbs. and they are now gone!) but I know that's pretty low. It keeps me eating veggies and salads and protein (eggs, fish, chicken) and fruit-- and I have a glass of night every night with dinner. I'm aiming for between 115 and 118 to maintain. Thinking I could get there by April....I walk/jog the dog everyday (2 X day usually -- around 45 -60 mins.) and I'm doing power yoga 3 x week (more if I can fit it in)...I'm pretty sedentary other than that -- I teach so I am on my feet most of the day, but not jumping around. Sometimes I log power yoga, but I don't eat more because of it -- I really try to stick to the 1200/day- It has worked for me! Really, I've lost around 1 lb. per week, which is great.6
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I find the extra calories that Fitbit gives are too much. I just include actual exercise and not the daily regular calories burned and that seems to be fine. I was following the calories burned from Fitbit to the t and I was not losing weight! Took me a long time to realize why too! Duh!!2
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Thanks. I just really want to do this right and I don't want to eat too few calories either, causing me to lose lean muscle and make it difficult to maintain or end up with a fast plateau. I'm currently in physical therapy to help strengthen my hips and back so it's important that I allow myself to build up that muscle to keep me from being in pain again so I know I need to eat protein and make sure I don't have too large of a calorie deficit for that purpose0
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I don't use a fit bit, but I walk in/out of work / gym so 1-2 hours a day. Do strength or conditioning most days for about an hour. My cals average over the last month about 1700 and have lost 1-1.5 lb a week. I'm 5 foot 1.5 and about 155+ lb and aged 40+. I was at 1500 but was too hungry. I find I need to fuel my work outs. I also don't really sweat it if it's up at 2000+ for a day, I naturally don't want as much other days or I'll run a bit more over the next week. I'm down about 50lb in total, about 25 recently.
But 1700 with out the same level of activity would only be just under tdee for me, so just under maintenance.
I will however probably increase it in a month or two for a break, I'm thinking 1900. Then reduce it back down to 1700. I work out to feel strong and healthy, it's not a calorie burning exercise! The walking is just as quick as driving and far better for my mental health !!
Stress and sleep need to be in order for me or the whole game falls apart!1 -
I figured out my TDEE, which put me at about 1500 to lose consistently. I aim for 1400-1600, and usually find it fairly easy to get right about 1500 most days (not counting yesterday when I just blew it out of the water1
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I'm 55
H 5'1"
CW 191
GW 150 (for now) -- 1 step at a time
Negative: job change 6 months ago, from fast-paced trauma ER to sedate office == 20 lbs weight gain
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This group sounds very encouraging. I really loved this app2 -
feel free to add me.
cw: 157.4
gw: 115
i'm 5'3 and have already lost 28 lbs.4 -
Every time I've lost weight, I've been on a low carb diet. I want it to be different and lasting this time. I'm usually on track until either family comes to visit or I go on vacation. Perhaps if I never interacted with people....how can I be so easily swayed by others to eat foods I shouldn't? My neighbor brought over cheesecake at 9:30 last night for us. Of course I had some...why? That's what I need to figure out. I think it's my need to belong and feel accepted. I don't want to be the "salad" girl, or refuse the "kindness" (carbs) from my neighbors. By the way, I've gained a pound this week and am going out of town for a long weekend. My weigh-in is on Sunday. Can I actually lose a pound- kicking some bad habits? What motivates you to eat badly, people? Let's change our mindset too, not just the number on the scale. Amen!5
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My meal plans keep me at about 1,000-1,100 per day. I eat every 3 hours and protein with every meal, with either fat or carb in addition to the protein (cycling week by week). This week is more fat than carbs, so avocado and cheese in addition to lean protein. On weeks where it's more carbs than fat, it will be rice with lean protein and a gluten free waffle for breakfast with a protein shake, for example. I'm working out 6 times per week, with 4 of those being high intensity interval training cardio sessions. I'm 6 weeks in and 13 pounds down! I find switching it up weekly helps me stay consistent - I can do just about anything for a week knowing I get to change it up next week. The only thing I'm doing differently this time around from when I've tried to lose weight in the past is giving up alcohol completely. It has made a huge difference. When I'm out with friends, I'm already the only one not drinking, so why not also be the only one ordering a salad with added protein and dressing on the side, etc.? I'll admit my social life has been greatly cut back (I didn't even bother going out for NYE), but that's ok, too. It feels great to be so committed and seeing such awesome results!5
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Please add me! 5'3" and need to lose 30lbs (then possibly going to shoot for another 10lbs). I keep my diary open for others to look through, hoping to add some friends that do the same for meal ideas. I'm at 1200 calories per day. My 2017 New Years resolution is to not complain about anything so only positive posts from me!1
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5'2" 138 pounds!
Down from 220, but I want to be at 110!7 -
karleeggarner wrote: »I'm curious to know what others calorie limits are? I'm 5"3' CW171 GW 135. I have a fitbit charge2 which tracks my heart rate and thus calories burned all day (and night). Looking over my average calories burned a day, to have a 20% deficit would put my calorie limit at 1700-1900. Keep in mind this is factoring in exercise. But, this still seems high to me in order to lose weight. How many calories are you eating at the end of the day and still seeing success with a safe weight loss? I figure since we are similar sizes maybe someone here would have some accurate insight for me when it comes to setting my calorie limits
We have similar stats. 5'4 sw 164 cw 137 gw is 132. I lost over the last 4 months - maintaining during the holidays on purpose to not feel deprived. I've used 1200 as my TDEE for most days plus using the MFP exercise calories divided in half for additional calories. Now that I've gotten a fitbit and synching, I find that I'm getting many more calories than I did with manually adding/halving MFP. I am going to use the fitbit count for a few weeks to see if its accurate. If not, I will just halve everything like I did for MFP. Good luck to you!2 -
How great is this! Anyone, feel free to add me, going to start adding some peeps as well.
5'3.
Cw: 168
GW: 130
Getting back into tracking, aiming for 1200-1400 calories, )average about 1500 now, but need more discipline, learning how to make it work, with more veggies, juicing, im moving towards being a vegetarian, rarely eat meat.. and working out 5-6 times a week, h.i.t.t. routines, yoga, pilates, weights, like variety and challenge..
Also, quit drinking..
So happy to have found similar height/weight people...
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Hey ladies!! I'm 5'3 and currently 144 pounds my goal weight is 110. I know it's going to take time and dedication, but Im prepared to put in work!! I need some fitness gal pals who I can talk to and motivate and get some help in return! feel free to add me !!3
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Add me if you like!! Need 32lbs to be gone asap1
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SheilaCali wrote: »Every time I've lost weight, I've been on a low carb diet. I want it to be different and lasting this time. I'm usually on track until either family comes to visit or I go on vacation. Perhaps if I never interacted with people....how can I be so easily swayed by others to eat foods I shouldn't? My neighbor brought over cheesecake at 9:30 last night for us. Of course I had some...why? That's what I need to figure out. I think it's my need to belong and feel accepted. I don't want to be the "salad" girl, or refuse the "kindness" (carbs) from my neighbors. By the way, I've gained a pound this week and am going out of town for a long weekend. My weigh-in is on Sunday. Can I actually lose a pound- kicking some bad habits? What motivates you to eat badly, people? Let's change our mindset too, not just the number on the scale. Amen!
I refuse to give up anything I love. And, so far, the last few weeks have been the most successful and easy time I've had since I've started on again, off again trying to lose this weight. I try to stay fairly meticulous about knowing how many calories I eat, but I don't limit WHAT I eat. If I want a cookie (or some cheesecake), I have it. I may have a smaller amount, but I still have it.
For me, I want a sustainable way of eating that allows me to still have fun, still enjoy food (because I LOVE food), but not shoot back up the scale once I start eating "normal." I try to fill the majority of my day with fruits and veggies and "healthy" things, but leave room for that treat or that glass of wine. The mindset change has to be "I CAN have this if I make it fit."5 -
PW: 161.4
CW: 158
GW: 135
I'm down 3.4 lbs since last week! Have a fantabulous Friday ya'll!6 -
I'm 5'3" and small boned at about 135. Goal weight is 115 but well toned. Because my weight gain is mostly in the upper body (still have slender legs) I will be returning to weight lifting and walking. I'm more interested in getting my hour glass back.3
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"For me, I want a sustainable way of eating that allows me to still have fun, still enjoy food (because I LOVE food), but not shoot back up the scale once I start eating "normal." I try to fill the majority of my day with fruits and veggies and "healthy" things, but leave room for that treat or that glass of wine. The mindset change has to be "I CAN have this if I make it fit."[/quote]-- Amandadancer
This is me EXACTLY!! I am 59 years old, and I have made getting fit and staying healthy a priority this year, and I am living my life that way now. I have NEVER been this successful losing weight before, and it's because of the 1. mindset and 2. tracking calories.
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Hello I have a long way to go. I need to lose 50lbs and could really use some support. I'm 5'3 and I'm 41 years old. Thx for the support
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mmmarlene2016 wrote: »Hello I have a long way to go. I need to lose 50lbs and could really use some support. I'm 5'3 and I'm 41 years old. Thx for the support
marlene -- just start tracking calories on my fitness pal. I find that weighing myself everyday works for me -- but some wait and weigh weekly. Stay under your calorie goal (for me, it's 1200 -- I started at 152 and put in I wanted to lose 20 lbs --I've now lost 23!) but do what MFP suggests on your food log -- and it WILL work! Tracking calories DOES work -- but you've got to be vigilant -- really log everything! Make it a priority. It gets easier and easier. And give it time. I lost about 1 lb. /week, which would have been too slow for me a few years ago, but now the weight is gone and it's NOT coming back! In a couple of weeks you will feel so much better. Good Luck!2 -
Sunday Weigh In -- Finishing Week #6 (42 days)
SW: 155.6 - 12/4/2016
PW: 146.2
CW: 145.2
GW: 122
Last week's loss wasn't a mistake! Spent the week worrying it was. I'm down another pound this week bringing my total loss to 10 pounds. My daily calorie goal is 1340. Turned off the option on the MFP app that gives additional calories for exercise. That makes no sense to me given that I want to lose weight. If I've done a lot of walking and I've really hungry, I'll go over my calories by a bit but it averages out over the week I'm often under 1340.
Whole grain breads are a positive part of my diet. I struggle to get my fruits and vegetables. I created a tasty green smoothie recipe but still hate giving up the calories for it. This week I may try just drinking half of my recipe. Some is better than none, yeah? Aside from that my breakfast is the same each day, 2 eggs cooked, 2 slices of whole grain bread. For lunch I might have tuna and wheat thins, or an Nature Bar and almonds. For the first time ever I've worked hard to make sure I'm getting 4 bottles of water a day to put me at 64oz. Dinner, might be a frozen meal, or 4 to 5oz of rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans, or a 3 ozs hamburger on a whole wheat bun or a Barilla Protein Plus pasta with spaghetti sauce. Last night I had a peanut butter sandwich and hot chocolate -- Yum!
A factor I've never had losing weight until now is the electronic ability to compete with friends in challenges. This plays to my competitive nature and has been a big help the last two weeks. Trying to hit a minimum of 10K steps before I leave work and then some treadmill time at home. A weight loss challenge was started at work to end on March 10th. I joined. Just one more thing to keep me focused.
Hope everyone can find their motivation!
Success is ours for the taking. We need only demand it from ourselves.5 -
Hi everyone! I'm 5'4" and 147 lbs. My goal weight is 125-130ish. When I started on MFP in 2011, my starting weight was around 154 lbs (my highest ever). I was able to lose 30 lbs (yay!) in about a year with regular tracking and exercise but have slowly gained almost all of it back. I'm determined to lose it again and keep it off this time! I like to keep active by working out at home (Beachbody programs, Jillian Michaels programs, etc) and I have tried running in the past but it's hard on my knees. I'm currently on the 3rd week of the 21 Day Fix. Please feel free to add me!1
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I'm a shorty too (5'3") hoping to lose 28lbs. Just joined today and started 21 Day Fix yesterday.
Starting weight: 168lbs
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Bee_B, it sounds like we're in the same place. I lost about 15 last year, then gained it back. Running won't work for me anymore, and even Jillian's workouts make my knees crunch funny. I keep my calories around 1200, but I'm not very active. I've just started working out again, and only burn about 200. My metabolism needs to be revved up, then maybe I can allow some more calories. Staying injury-free is key for me, and I've made it 1/2 way through Jillian's 30 day shred. I've only lost a pound, but I'm looking long-term. Good luck Bee!Hi everyone! I'm 5'4" and 147 lbs. My goal weight is 125-130ish. When I started on MFP in 2011, my starting weight was around 154 lbs (my highest ever). I was able to lose 30 lbs (yay!) in about a year with regular tracking and exercise but have slowly gained almost all of it back. I'm determined to lose it again and keep it off this time! I like to keep active by working out at home (Beachbody programs, Jillian Michaels programs, etc) and I have tried running in the past but it's hard on my knees. I'm currently on the 3rd week of the 21 Day Fix. Please feel free to add me!
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