197 lbs at 5'10" and "Carry it well"

There is a thread for women 5'9 and up.

I was going to join it, but I'm 5'8. I missed the cut lol

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/283356--totally-tall-women-of-mfp-5-9-and-up-open-group?hl=5'9+and+up&page=4#posts-3886345

im as tall.. 5 2 . i stated program at 192.9 found my fittnes pal at 185 today im 182. I work 2 jobs i go in from 4 am to 12:30pm then i have my part time job from 3pm to 9pm. i have my house my husband and 17 year old son. but i know we all can reach our goals. hang in there you can do it.

Hi. I am new here as well.. I am 5'10.. (Maybe closer to 5'11.).. I weigh 191, would love be in the 175 range.. We will see.. I am "medium" build.. I wear a size 14 in clothes, and a size 8 in shoes...Before children, (my oldest is almost 18, youngest is almost 15), I literally weighed 118 pounds and my wedding gown was a size 3. I have never had a eating disorder, just a very high metabolism. **Not that being that thin looked healthy, either.. I was super, super skinny!!

However, once I hit the mid 30's (I am 43 now), all of that changed. The weight began sticking around...Let's face it, we are tall, therefore, our weight is "hidden". However, I couldn't ignore the fact that 1. I was so tired all of the time (lack of exercise) and 2. The scale doesn't lie. 3. My "chubby cheeks" weren't so cute on an adult....

So, last November, my husband and I ( for the record, I am taller, married twenty years, he isn't growing taller, and I am not shrinking; at least height wise,) joined the local YMCA. (I had been a member at Curves, but, found it wasn't strenuous enough, after a certain point) I go five nights a week. My exercise consists of: Spinning Class two nights a week, Yoga two nights a week, and Toning class, one night a week. I love it.. I have never felt better.. Lots of energy; not tired all day, not that sluggish feeling in the morning; and just over all feel better. (granted, my kids are older, so, it is easy for us to go!!) I have never been a soda drinker (that is pop for you mid westeners); I am a snack eater, but, after years of trying, I have (for the most part) cut out "snacks".. replacing them with nuts (which I know, can add calories), veggies and fruit... and lots of water...I feel great, and I am starting to feel like I look good.. (my goal is great)...MInd you, I live near Miami, which; is a very "look oriented" city.. (okay, who am I kidding, shallow)....

Hope I didn't bore anyone with my post.. It is nice to finally talk to people who are used to being the tallest of all of their friends, family members, etc... Just remember, everyone notices us, so, why not be the best we can be, and keep them talking!!