Fellow shorties needed for support and motivation 5'5 and under :)
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5'3 here! I am at 178 currently and my goal weight is 140.3
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4'11 here ! I just started my weightloss journey starting at 175 hoping to get down to 1209
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31 yo- 5'4" - mom of three - starting weight on 1/9: 235. Current weight today: 214 so down 21 pounds with another 59 to go9
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Love all the others who can relate to #shortproblems. What are your guys struggles with loosing weight? Mine is water weight. It makes me gain 3-4 pounds every few days ad drives me nuts.3
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Hey girl! Im 5'3
My current weight is 152...just weighd my self this morning haha. I am 23 year old mama of two kiddos. Goal weight is 130 ish. I do weight training 5 days a week and cardio 2 to 3 days a week. Need to lose my belly pooch its been real hard after I had the kids. I have lost 23 pounds in all since last year. This year has been going so much better super motivated mfp app helps tremendously. Would love to follow all of the ladys to their journey. We got this2 -
I am 5'. My starting weight was 142, I am down to 138 now. My first goal is 125, which would put me in healthy BMI range. After that I may try to go for 110-115. I don't want to be too thin though. I was the 99lb girl who every one told to "eat a cheeseburger" for years and years. I was 117 lbs at nine months pregnant, if that gives you any idea.
I gained all of the weight after a few significant life altering events. I carry most of my weight in my face and tummy - which is an esteem killer. I have started taking lots of vitamins (B12, D, and multi) and tracking my food on here. I have a hard time getting to 1000 calories every day, but I make myself. Also, I have a set bedtime, and got a 32oz mug to drink water from. (two big mugs is easier than 8 small glasses) If anyone wants to add me, feel free. I only have my sister and fiance as friends.6 -
Hi! I'm 5'1" and have about 80 lbs left to lose...I am currently down 7 lbs.
SW: 220
CW: 212.2
GW: 130-135 or just feeling fit and healthy and good about myself!
I have been at a lot of weight ranges...about 6 years ago I was down to about 95 lbs on a very restricted and unhealthy diet...my first few years of college I turned my attitude around, got educated, and was in a really great place with my health and fitness...last few years of college I got lazy and gained a good amount of weight...I lost 30 lbs for my wedding...now almost 3 years later I have gained that back plus some.
My husband and I decided to make a big life change and get healthy for ourselves and our future family. I am doing lower carb/higher fat & protein, it's what makes me feel best, I have workout videos (21 Day Fix) and I go to the gym (Pound and Spin) - my goal is to work out 4-5 times a week and stay active in general! I would love to get to know some ladies who are as vertically challenged as I am!8 -
5'3 here. I started at 234 and am currently at 208. I definitely try to ignore people that say I'm good. That was my issue before. i became comfortable due to the feedback I was getting, even though I was 189. This time I'm going to accept the compliments and keep working. I'm a pear and my stomach tends to be flatter, but even at 189 i was obese so...
People can add me! I'm semi new but have started inputting my foods.6 -
5'3" here. Started at 232 the end of December, and currently I am at 214. I would like to end up somewhere around 140. Right now I am focusing on portion control, making better choices, and trying to get some activity in every day! Feel free to add me
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queensvegan wrote: »5'3 here. I started at 234 and am currently at 208. I definitely try to ignore people that say I'm good. That was my issue before. i became comfortable due to the feedback I was getting, even though I was 189. This time I'm going to accept the compliments and keep working. I'm a pear and my stomach tends to be flatter, but even at 189 i was obese so...
People can add me! I'm semi new but have started inputting my foods.
I'm a pear as well so our bodies are more porportianate. So when we loose weight it is a little more dramatic because we tend to look thinner in our stomachs and upper bodies. It's frustrating because your weight never really reflects what it looks like on you and in the mirror.1 -
LOVE this thread, I think shortees have a unique challenge to weigh less or we just look like fat stubs. I'm am at my highest weight ever (I'm thinner in my pic). I joined Weight Watchers and this is my 5th day. Just a different approach. I don't do fads but needed a push. Am naturally an athletic build thanks to years of gymnastics/cheer. I'm 5"3", 52 years and my goal is 139lbs..I have a ways to go. Anyone can add me!6
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4'9 here!! Yes I know super tiny! Start at 187 and down to 173 so far. Goal is to get to 112lbs!6
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That's a great loss!! 0
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I drank 2 glasses of wine last night with garlic bread at happy hour and didn't gain any pounds. I was nearly jumping lol. The things we get excited for when loosing weight 3
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I'm on day 1 of my cycle, so I feel HUGE and want to eat EVERYTHING!!! I'll skip the scale until at least next week!3
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Oh that is the worst! I always gain 7 pounds of water weight on my cycle so i dread the scale lol3
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5'3" here. I've lost about 15 pounds so far; it's those last few that stubbornly refuse to go! I'm pear shaped, and sadly I lost weight in areas like my boobs and not my thighs/stomach, so I currently resemble the shape of a box troll. Weights are helping with that, but my oh my is it hard not having wiggle room for eating!
I find that I have to be super careful and weigh/measure my food all the time. One weekend "off" sets me back and takes a couple of weeks to bring me back to where I was before. (Maybe this is just the necessary penance for being able to fit my short, stumpy legs comfortably between airplane seats
) I'm trying to come to terms that I'll never have long, lean, gazelle legs; I'm so glad to have some fellow shorties here to commiserate with! 5 -
5'3" here. I've lost about 15 pounds so far; it's those last few that stubbornly refuse to go! I'm pear shaped, and sadly I lost weight in areas like my boobs and not my thighs/stomach, so I currently resemble the shape of a box troll. Weights are helping with that, but my oh my is it hard not having wiggle room for eating!
I find that I have to be super careful and weigh/measure my food all the time. One weekend "off" sets me back and takes a couple of weeks to bring me back to where I was before. (Maybe this is just the necessary penance for being able to fit my short, stumpy legs comfortably between airplane seats) So glad to have some fellow shorties here to commiserate with!
I have lost about the same. But I have much more to loose. For some reason I have seen more poeple loose more weight in a shorter amount of time than me and it frustrates me because I work so hard. And my weight comes off very non noticable.3 -
Hi everyone! I am 5'1 and started at 198.8 2 years ago. I've started and stopped so many times I've lost track. I made it down to 133 last week and went a little crazy sitting at 138 today. My original goal weight was 130 but I'm thinking I want to be between 115 and 120 now. Anyways I'm back at it and in need of friends , feel free to add me!7
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I'm 5'3.5" (the half matters when everyone in your family is 5-12 inches taller) and 182lbs. I started in November at 227lbs.
Things I did/do to lose fat: gave birth in mid November (possibly cheating but w/e I was 213lbs prepregnancy), breastfeed (yep), eat a lot (2200 calories +/-150), drink tons of water, lift some weights 1-3 times a week, and lots of walking while carrying my baby.
It really is a matter of commitment, confidence, and loving myself and believing I can. I have averaged losing about a pound a week since December 1. I could be losing faster but I don't want to compromise my milk production just to get to my goals faster.
At this pace I will reach my first goal (my lowest ever adult weight at 167lbs) by July and be very near (or possibly reach) my long term goal (142lbs - "normal BMI") by the end of the year. I realize 142lbs is still not small for someone of my height, but I will reassess how low I intend to go when I get closer to the 140s.1 -
5'3", just started a few weeks ago at 185lb, but have been around 150-160 all of my life. Finally trying to get down to my healthy range, but right now the goal is 140. It's so nice to hear that other people have the problem of being smaller and being called "curvy." I've found that I carry weight pretty well, but it's time for it to go. Honestly, I'm so ready for it, bring it on!1
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I'm 4'11, and currently around 156 lbs. I keep telling myself that this is the largest I'll let myself get...and then the scale inches higher and my pants don't fit
I discussed it with my primary care physician, and she told me to shoot for between 100-115 lbs as a solid goal weight. The smallest I've been as an adult was 126, about 5 years ago now when I was being very strict about diet and hitting a boot camp class 3x a week.
Now I'm 27 and trying suuuuper hard to get back there, but my motivation seems to have flown out the window along with my metabolism.0 -
Hi everyone! I am 5'1 and started at 198.8 2 years ago. I've started and stopped so many times I've lost track. I made it down to 133 last week and went a little crazy sitting at 138 today. My original goal weight was 130 but I'm thinking I want to be between 115 and 120 now. Anyways I'm back at it and in need of friends , feel free to add me!
What have you done to loose the weight?1 -
tasha12004 wrote: »
I have lost about the same. But I have much more to loose. For some reason I have seen more poeple loose more weight in a shorter amount of time than me and it frustrates me because I work so hard. And my weight comes off very non noticable.
I know what you mean, @tasha12004 . I try really hard not to compare my journey to others, but quite a few of my friends either never gain weight or lose it (seemingly) really easily. There's a woman at work (a fellow shorty, too) and super tiny; she orders fried food from the local diners and delis constantly, always has cookies/donuts/crackers, you name it, and tons of them, and never gains an ounce. Luckily she's nice so that cuts down on my stabby feelings towards her.
My weight loss also seems to go unnoticed most of the time (not that I'm doing it to be noticed), but it's definitely not as significant as those who are taller/have more to lose, so I feel like all this work I'm doing is not showing at all. I know, I know, I have to do it for me, but it would still be nice to feel like it's making a difference.0 -
SafioraLinnea wrote: »I'm 5'3.5" (the half matters when everyone in your family is 5-12 inches taller) and 182lbs. I started in November at 227lbs.
Things I did/do to lose fat: gave birth in mid November (possibly cheating but w/e I was 213lbs prepregnancy), breastfeed (yep), eat a lot (2200 calories +/-150), drink tons of water, lift some weights 1-3 times a week, and lots of walking while carrying my baby.
It really is a matter of commitment, confidence, and loving myself and believing I can. I have averaged losing about a pound a week since December 1. I could be losing faster but I don't want to compromise my milk production just to get to my goals faster.
At this pace I will reach my first goal (my lowest ever adult weight at 167lbs) by July and be very near (or possibly reach) my long term goal (142lbs - "normal BMI") by the end of the year. I realize 142lbs is still not small for someone of my height, but I will reassess how low I intend to go when I get closer to the 140s.
I totally feel where your coming from. My lowest "adult" weight was 150 and I was fit at the weight. I want to hit 135-140 because that will make my body shape "slim" .0 -
kmorrow0712 wrote: »5'3", just started a few weeks ago at 185lb, but have been around 150-160 all of my life. Finally trying to get down to my healthy range, but right now the goal is 140. It's so nice to hear that other people have the problem of being smaller and being called "curvy." I've found that I carry weight pretty well, but it's time for it to go. Honestly, I'm so ready for it, bring it on!
I carry my weight fairly well to. I never look as big as the scale says. Even doctors have commented and said that I probably have a lot of muscle tone underneath the extra fat so it porportianates well throughout my body.0 -
Hello! I'm 5'5 and my starting weight was 280 in Jan and I'm currently 247. My goal is 170-175. I know technically that will still leave me overweight, but seeing as how I've been a big girl most of my life I'm ok with that. I am a chronic weigher, which leads to self sabotage when things don't go as I hope they will. Trying to get away from that!6
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Hello! I'm 5'5 and my starting weight was 280 in Jan and I'm currently 247. My goal is 170-175. I know technically that will still leave me overweight, but seeing as how I've been a big girl most of my life I'm ok with that. I am a chronic weigher, which leads to self sabotage when things don't go as I hope they will. Trying to get away from that!
What have you been doing to loose?1 -
Hi Tasha! We're already friends on here, but I thought I'd join this lovely group of people! Would love to make new friends for inspiration and motivation.
I just learned today that I am only 5'1.5"
I've gone my whole adult life saying I was 5'2" so I'm a bit heartbroken!
SW: 183
CW: 162.8
GW: 130
Like many others here, I think I'll focus on recomp once I hit 130. I was surprised to learn that my "healthy weight range" is 101-136! Seems awfully low to me, but that's what we get for being shorties!4 -
When did you start your journey?1
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