5' - 5'3" females- want to lose 25-30 lbs
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Im 5'2 started 163ib lost 14ib and ive 23ib to go!
Currently on 1200 cals
Just started running and insanity!
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Blech, I gained 2 this week from TOM. Makes my weigh-in kinda sad, but I'm in a group that weighs in EVERY Sunday. I had no choice, but maybe it will be gone by next Sunday.Rebecca512787 wrote: »Sunday Weigh In -- Finishing Week #11 (77 days)
SW: 155.6 - 12/4/2016
PW: 138.4
CW: 137.6
GW: 122
I've lost 18 pounds! Going to go to the grocery store and gather up 18 pounds of fatty meat so I can fully appreciate my accomplishment! No luck finding trousers for work but did find a size 8 jeans in a box in my closet. They fit really well and look terrific!
Coming off of being sick, I'll need a level of exercise that is modest, without being lazy. Starting is always harder for me than maintaining, so I'll have to dig deep to make this happen. Hope everyone has a week of keeping their eye on the prize!
Way to go on the 18, and take it easy getting back into the exercise. I was sick last month (the flu), and the weakness held on a long time. Perhaps work out hard, but not as long. I worked out every day for a challenge I had joined, but it got to me. Or the opposite- work out easy, but long. Get started doing something! You're body will tell you what works (or not).
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SW: 145 2/1/17
CW: 143.5
GW: 120
I'm plugging along and trying to record everything I eat. I'm walking 10,000 steps everyday and yesterday and today I did an exercise DVD. Lots of work stress at the moment and if I can get up in the a.m. and work out before I go to my job, I know it will make things better! ...Just need to get to bed at a reasonable hour the night before ...that is the hard part for me.
Everyone is doing great with the losses!
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So, for the ones asking about calories -- when I logged in way back in August, and I put in my starting weight (150 --which then went up to 152 a couple days later, btw) and I put in that I was looking to lose 20 pounds (I've just hit 27 pounds!) MFP put in a daily goal of 1200 calories for me. I've tried to stick to between 1000-1200 calories. I really load up on greens at lunch and dinner (at lunch for work I do the high protein thing--hard boiled eggs, low carb wrap, turkey pepperoni and protein bar) and snack on veggies -- I use raw zucchini like crackers -- and it keeps me able to add in a glass of wine and a treat (a little ice cream or frozen yogurt) every night. It's calories in, calories out -- and healthy choices! Some days I earn "extra" from doing yoga -- but I don't eat more because of it -- I may add in extra protein (another piece of chicken or fish) but that's it. Calories in, calories out. I'd rather have a huge (HUGE) salad at dinner with good stuff in it ( I've given up salad dressing and oil --and I don't miss it at all --put good stuff in your salad and it's delicious) and fill up with less calories than eat a little sugary or simple carb thing and be hungry with no calories left. It took me decades, and mfp, to figure this all out!3
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No loss this week, but no gain either. I'm still motivated! Tried on some shorts from last year for an upcoming trip and thankfully they still fit. So that's a plus1
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It's Wednesday already! Wow -- this week FLEW by. Loved having Monday to clean out stuff (and sleep in!).
Did power yoga Saturday and Sunday (90 mins. each class) and yesterday (Tuesday) for 60 mins. (Power Hour!) Will take today off (walk/jog instead) and go tomorrow. 4X /week is my goal.
Here are the stats...still making progress towards that elusive 115!
SW 152
PW 124.9
CW 124.8 (YES! A whole .1!)
GW 115
Height 5'3"
Next week: Looking for the 123!
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skellymama1 wrote: »Update
Sw 166
Cw 159.5 lbs
Gw 135
Keep on pushing on everyone!
I'm 40. 5'2. 160 lbs looking to be 135.0 -
Hi all! I'm 5'2 currently 160. Goal is 135. I'm 40 years old. 6 kids. Working on the Lee Labrada Lean 12-week plan right now. Add me if we're close in age/weight
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msthang444 wrote: »Hi all! I'm 5'2 currently 160. Goal is 135. I'm 40 years old. 6 kids. Working on the Lee Labrada Lean 12-week plan right now. Add me if we're close in age/weight
I have six kids, 5'2, and will be 38 in May!! Sending you a friend request now0 -
I've done Atkins before, and have been down to 125 on it. I was holding steady at 133 with some higher carb choices. I fell off the wagon and ate like a "normal" person last fall and was near 150. Yes, that's a 15 pound gain, in just months. I'm not back on Atkins, but I'm trying to keep carbs lower. I've only lost 5, and haven't lost anymore for a month. I'm considering going back on, as I cut some carbs already. Right now I'm between 1200-1300 cals. I'm upping my exercise, and just hoping for the scale to move. I've lost a couple of inches though, so that's cool. Juliemargaretkim, I may just eat more like you for the next few months- now if I could just do that power yoga...
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[Juliemargaretkim, I may just eat more like you for the next few months- now if I could just do that power yoga.
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SheilaCali -- you made me laugh out loud!! I'm not specifically doing "low carb" (in my mind, it's a version of the mediterranean diet -- so I get the wine included!) but I have to admit, it's much easier for me to just cut out the bread and grains and focus on the greens and veggies and proteins. I don't know why everyone doesn't eat making salad the major part of their dinner now! You can make it HUGE , and eat more and more and more until you're full -- just don't put the oil/dressing on -- my husband and I have been putting on yogurt based guacamole and I load up on spices -- lemon pepper, hot peppers, mushrooms sauteed with just garlic and turmeric....stuff like that. It's so good!!
(Side note: by me eating this way, he's eating this way and he's lost 19 pounds as of today -- and I don't think he even meant to! He's looking goood!)
I am loving the yoga....that is true. See if there's a Bikram studio near you if there's not a Baptiste (Power) one... or go to youtube, then crank the heat up at your house (do you have a sauna? LOL!)1 -
Hi everyone! Please add me. Looking for motivational friends!
5' 3"
SW: 144
CW: 135
GW: 1180 -
Im 5 even. 25 yo. And trying to lose atleast 35 lbs. Its tough!0
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juliemargaretkim wrote: »It's Wednesday already! Wow -- this week FLEW by. Loved having Monday to clean out stuff (and sleep in!).
Did power yoga Saturday and Sunday (90 mins. each class) and yesterday (Tuesday) for 60 mins. (Power Hour!) Will take today off (walk/jog instead) and go tomorrow. 4X /week is my goal.
Here are the stats...still making progress towards that elusive 115!
SW 152
PW 124.9
CW 124.8 (YES! A whole .1!)
GW 115
Height 5'3"
Next week: Looking for the 123!
You are doing a marvelous job! Keep it up.
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juliemargaretkim, I've not done too much yoga, as I've been trying to up my cardio- unsuccessfully. I've hurt myself every time, except the yoga class. That's more like stretching to me, which I desperately need more of. I belong to a gym, but they don't offer power yoga, and that's ok. Yoga isn't offered too many times a week, since there are so many crazier classes for those young "kids" that I can't do (yet). If I can't make it through Zumba Gold without limping, then I need to find something else. Haven't swum yet... there's a sauna at the gym, but my lungs can't handle it. It will be 100 degrees here before long, so I'll check out youtubes before then. Stay strong and limber- in your body AND mind! 1
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TGIF! It's my weigh in day.
SW: 164.8
PW: 150.6
CW: 149.2
GW: 135
I'm so happy about my results. Have a fantabulous Friday ladies.3 -
Wow that's great ..0
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Hi ladies! I'm just getting started after being off of here for about a year. I have also done WW in the past. I am determined to lose a persistent 15 and tone back up after hurting my back. I'd love some friends on here, so please add! Thank you :-)0
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Amanda
4'11"
PW: 121.0 (I was WICKED bloated when I got on the scale)
CW: 116.4
GW: 109
--> did almost 6 pull-ups this morning!!! = PR
I'd call it 5.75 pull-ups!
wooohoo!
Day 6 of the 15day Idealfit Challenge = going well.
Helped remove most of the bloating.
Let's see how the rest of the Challenge goes.
One great thing I'm getting used to on this Challenge:
since everything is weighed, when I plated my buffalo chicken breast and brown rice, I remember thinking: "That is not enough food!"
But I drank a big glass of water before eating it, and I ate rather slowly, and when all the food was gone, I was rather surprised that I was kinda full.
So now I don't have to eat a lot of food to get full.
Learning to do smaller portions and letting my brain tell me that I'm full.
Amanda
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happydaysmkm wrote: »Im 5 even. 25 yo. And trying to lose atleast 35 lbs. Its tough!
It's tough but you have youth on your side. Somehow weight banishes when you are young. My advice, track everything... be honest about it. Cut back on sugar the number one killer of a diet and last try to move. Don't have a gym membership? Go walk at least half hour in a park, mall, etc. I do you tube videos, 20 minutes of Jillian Michaels or bob Harper and you will start to see the difference.0 -
I am 27 4'10 and currently 159 looking to be 125.0
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Sunday Weigh In -- Finishing Week #12 (84 days)
SW: 155.6 - 12/4/2016
PW: 137.6
CW: 138.2
GW: 122
I'll call this a successful week. Didn't do the treadmill but did up my steps at work now that my stamina has returned. I've been eating in the range of a maintenance caloric intake. Haven't gone crazy with food. The quality of the food I've been eating has been lower and that's resulted in some hunger. I've thought of this as a bit of a rest on a long journey. This evening I asked a friend at work to ask me on Tuesday if I did time on the treadmill Monday night. She will and that bit of accountability should ensure I get me back on track. Transitions are my Achilles heel -- so being proactive.
We have two weeks before our weigh in at work for an 8 week weight loss challenge. I'm not worried about winning just want to be back and focused.
Best news for me for last week is I wore my size 8 jeans to work on jean day and felt great! Nice to be wearing new jeans that are a little baggie. Hope each of us has a week with a little more "bag" this week than last!1 -
juliemargaretkim wrote: »[Juliemargaretkim, I may just eat more like you for the next few months- now if I could just do that power yoga.
SheilaCali -- you made me laugh out loud!! I'm not specifically doing "low carb" (in my mind, it's a version of the mediterranean diet -- so I get the wine included!) but I have to admit, it's much easier for me to just cut out the bread and grains and focus on the greens and veggies and proteins. I don't know why everyone doesn't eat making salad the major part of their dinner now! You can make it HUGE , and eat more and more and more until you're full -- just don't put the oil/dressing on -- my husband and I have been putting on yogurt based guacamole and I load up on spices -- lemon pepper, hot peppers, mushrooms sauteed with just garlic and turmeric....stuff like that. It's so good!! (Side note: by me eating this way, he's eating this way and he's lost 19 pounds as of today -- and I don't think he even meant to! He's looking goood!)
I am loving the yoga....that is true. See if there's a Bikram studio near you if there's not a Baptiste (Power) one... or go to youtube, then crank the heat up at your house (do you have a sauna? LOL!)
I love my whole grain breads! It would be a huge sacrifice for me if I had to give them up. For me, salads don't ever satisfy me hunger. Protein satisfies my hunger and whole grains and fiber top it off. My meals -- that will satisfy my hunger range from 250 to 400 calories. For me, eating slowly and being aware of how hungry I am is a guide. Eating at work is eating as I can. I might have a couple of bites of tuna one day and the next day I'm eating the more than a can. I try to listen to my body.1 -
Rebecca512787 wrote: »Sunday Weigh In -- Finishing Week #12 (84 days)
SW: 155.6 - 12/4/2016
PW: 137.6
CW: 138.2
GW: 122
I'll call this a successful week. Didn't do the treadmill but did up my steps at work now that my stamina has returned. I've been eating in the range of a maintenance caloric intake. Haven't gone crazy with food. The quality of the food I've been eating has been lower and that's resulted in some hunger. I've thought of this as a bit of a rest on a long journey. This evening I asked a friend at work to ask me on Tuesday if I did time on the treadmill Monday night. She will and that bit of accountability should ensure I get me back on track. Transitions are my Achilles heel -- so being proactive.
We have two weeks before our weigh in at work for an 8 week weight loss challenge. I'm not worried about winning just want to be back and focused.
Best news for me for last week is I wore my size 8 jeans to work on jean day and felt great! Nice to be wearing new jeans that are a little baggie. Hope each of us has a week with a little more "bag" this week than last!
It's amazing that for you 138 is a size 8, and 141 for me is a size 12. Of course, now I'm 143 (go figure). Our bodies are all different and wonderful. I have my 10's standing by, but my 8's are packed away. I was an 8- 2 short years ago. I was a ten until last fall, and I bought one pair of 12's thinking I'd shrink out of them in a few weeks. Fast forward 10 weeks....I bought more 12's.
I'm a little frustrated about my lack of progress, but I'm trying to do this right this time- not giving up tasty food and moving more. It's hard to keep logging, but I just joined another accountability group for March. I suggest everyone do a challenge like this. There were times I didn't eat something, and other times I worked out because of it. Good luck everyone- but we know there's not much luck involved. It's hard work, but we're moving forward!
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Me too. Not that I can be bothered to divide all your weights by 14 so I actually understand what you're on about!
I'm 34, 5'1" and was 11 stone 1lb. This week I'm 10 stone 9lb. Ideal world I'd like to reach 9 stone but just taking each meal and exercise class as it comes.
(155lb start. 149lb now. 126lb is ultimate goal. So 29lb overall.)0 -
From Rebecca5127: "I love my whole grain breads! It would be a huge sacrifice for me if I had to give them up. For me, salads don't ever satisfy me hunger. Protein satisfies my hunger and whole grains and fiber top it off. My meals -- that will satisfy my hunger range from 250 to 400 calories. For me, eating slowly and being aware of how hungry I am is a guide. Eating at work is eating as I can. I might have a couple of bites of tuna one day and the next day I'm eating the more than a can. I try to listen to my body. [/quote]"
Absolutely -- And you're doing great! Everyone has to do what works for them -- and what their body needs! But I do share what is working for me. I hear you about the love of whole grain breads -- for years I started everyday with a toasted 1/2 wheat bagel and cereal! (Raisin bran was my favorite....) I'm just in a different place now! But -- that's one thing I really appreciate about MFP -- it's the Calories in, calories out principle -- not "you can't eat this" diet. I do find I have a lot more food by eating greens and veggies -- but it's not for everyone. It's all good if you stick to logging the food I think.
So -- Wednesday weigh in and this morning I was 123.6! Here are the "stats" --
SW 152 (August -- 28 weeks ago! )
PW 124.8
CW 123.6
GW 115
Height 5'3"
I've lost 28 pounds in 28 weeks -- up and down, some weeks slower than others -- but it evens out!2 -
I know it's a little Late in the game but could I please join you ladies? This is the first thread I've seen for us vertically challenged women lol.
I'm 5'0 and weighed in at 139.2 yesterday. I would love to get down to 110! Currently all I am doing is running and eating a meal planned bases out of a "Petite Diet" book. It seems to be going great so far!1 -
We are definitely on the same page! Didn't mean for my post to sound otherwise. We each have to find what works for us and go with it. I encourage everyone to eat a reasonable amount of nutritious food each day.
Big congrats on your success! 28 pounds in 28 weeks is awesome!
"juliemargaretkim wrote: »From Rebecca5127: "I love my whole grain breads! It would be a huge sacrifice for me if I had to give them up. For me, salads don't ever satisfy me hunger. Protein satisfies my hunger and whole grains and fiber top it off. My meals -- that will satisfy my hunger range from 250 to 400 calories. For me, eating slowly and being aware of how hungry I am is a guide. Eating at work is eating as I can. I might have a couple of bites of tuna one day and the next day I'm eating the more than a can. I try to listen to my body.
Absolutely -- And you're doing great! Everyone has to do what works for them -- and what their body needs! But I do share what is working for me. I hear you about the love of whole grain breads -- for years I started everyday with a toasted 1/2 wheat bagel and cereal! (Raisin bran was my favorite....) I'm just in a different place now! But -- that's one thing I really appreciate about MFP -- it's the Calories in, calories out principle -- not "you can't eat this" diet. I do find I have a lot more food by eating greens and veggies -- but it's not for everyone. It's all good if you stick to logging the food I think.
So -- Wednesday weigh in and this morning I was 123.6! Here are the "stats" --
SW 152 (August -- 28 weeks ago! )
PW 124.8
CW 123.6
GW 115
Height 5'3"
I've lost 28 pounds in 28 weeks -- up and down, some weeks slower than others -- but it evens out![/quote]
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28 pounds in 28 weeks...dudette, that's phenomenal! I'm glad this isn't a race, because I'd be losing (or NOT losing in my case). I've been at it almost 11 weeks, yet have only kept off 5. If I extrapolate, that means it will take me a year to lose the same 28. Of course, that will still be awesome when it happens- when not if. Am I patient enough? We really need to work at being healthier, not just lighter. I think managing stress is even more important in the long run. I want the whole package, the whole enchilada...I am making enchiladas tomorrow...0
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