Any one 5'2 with before and after weight loss pictures/stories? I would love some motivation!!!

cool1923 · July 2017

Just need some motivation I'm 5'2 and 258 pounds I just started my journey 4 days ago after on and off diets the past 5 years!

I would love to see your transformation pics and weight loss stories!

Adc7225 · July 2017

Welcome to MFP, this is my before and after if sorts. I started at 244 at 43 and now I'm still pretty close to that but about 166 currently. My goal was 144 but at 146 I didn't look like I was healthy. I started just by trying to make changes that I could really live with and getting active. Now I will be the first one to say I would never be a gym bunny but that's exactly what I became. I love working and seeing what my body can accomplish. I would suggest taking your time, being honest with yourself, logging everything that goes in your mouth. Getting active, start slow and do something you like. Don't focus on what you think you can't do or accomplish- it can and will happen when you are ready.
Chat with MFP pals, real life pals may change over time. But remember this is all about you, only you have control over this and your worth it.
Best Wishes.

ann945n · July 2017

Hi there! I am 5'2" as well and on my weight loss journey too. Feel free to friend me and we can motivate each other, short girls unite!

just4peju · July 2017

Amazing picture. Adc7225..

tammierlewis · July 2017

I'm 5'2" and 58 yrs old. My highest weight was 188 several years ago. I dropped down to the 170's for several years and was even down in the 150-155 range for a short year. This year I've changed my life eating habits and the weight is coming off slow and steady. The first picture was Feb 2017 at 160 pounds. The second is in May 2017 at 140 pounds. The last picture is the most recent 134. My goal is 120.

ekd23 · July 2017

Welcome!

Btheodore138 · July 2017

Hey there! I started out at 180, which was my highest weight. It's been a couple years (and a couple kids!), but I managed to get down to 147 so far. My GW is 130. Believe me...I love food more than anyone I know and if I can do this, so can you!

gymrat9293 · July 2017

I'm 5'3" I went from over 200 in firsy pic to 115 in second pic. Hope this helps.

gravesvicki46 · July 2017

ann945n wrote: »

Hi there! I am 5'2" as well and on my weight loss journey too. Feel free to friend me and we can motivate each other, short girls unite!

I just started 4 days ago....I'm a short 5'2" also. Trying to lose 50 lbs

sofchak · July 2017

5'3" - starting weight was around 155. Now fluctuating between 115-120 in maintenance. Pics are from Aug 2015 and Aug 2016. Been in maintenance pretty much since that second photo was taken. Good luck on your journey!

Otto132 · July 2017

I'm 5'2. I started at 161 and am 116 now.

bmskid · July 2017

Hey there! I'm 5'2" exactly and I've lost about 60-ish pounds . my highest ever weight was 240, though I was around 210 in this before picture.

I'm not done--still have about 20-30 lbs to lose. I took two years off of weight loss (we moved to Germany and I wanted to experience that without worrying as much about calories) but I'm back on the trail now.

add me if you'd like.

newheavensearth · July 2017

5'3". SW 208, CW 142. Before and after are in profile pic. You can add me.

timtam163 · July 2017

Everyone looks so much younger in their "after" pics! Just more energetic and glowy. (also I def get carded more now than I did when I was heavier!)

cool1923 · July 2017

YOU ALL LOOK GREAT THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION LADIES ❤️

ercarroll311 · July 2017

Left: June 2015, 175 lbs
Middle: October 2016, 114 lbs
Right: July 2017, 118 lbs (ate more and focused on weight lifting)

I've done the yo-yo dieting thing more times than I can count. This time I took it slowly, learned to cook well, tried out different ways of being active before deciding what I enjoy. I never quit when I got to my goal, I just added in some calories for maintenance (and then more to add muscle) and kept logging/exercising.

katiemn · July 2017

5'3" here.

It's been a long journey for me.

Starting weight 198 (size 16-18)
Lowest weight 134 (size 4)
Got pregnant ended at 210
Today 143 (size 4-6)

gW-124. Determined to make it this time. Baby weight doesn't want to come off easily (I'm still nursing). I got a food scale and it's been life changing.

wannabesmaller2017 · July 2017

You ladies are so inspiring!! Thanks for posting! I have a question though. Since we're all roughly 5'2"-5'3", what was your total calories amount while losing? I'm confused if mine should be 1280 or 1500? Not sure if I'm sedentary or lightly active. I was losing the first few weeks but now I'm not. I was trying to stick to around 1425 calories but I'm wondering if that's too high. 1280 seems low but maybe that's what I should be at. Thanks!

k3toqu33n · July 2017

I am 5'2 and started at 254, I am now 148.

Got2BFitThatIsIt · July 2017

Yesssss girl you better come thru!!!! Job well done.

youdoyou2016 · July 2017

wannabesmaller2017 wrote: »

You ladies are so inspiring!! Thanks for posting! I have a question though. Since we're all roughly 5'2"-5'3", what was your total calories amount while losing? I'm confused if mine should be 1280 or 1500? Not sure if I'm sedentary or lightly active. I was losing the first few weeks but now I'm not. I was trying to stick to around 1425 calories but I'm wondering if that's too high. 1280 seems low but maybe that's what I should be at. Thanks!

I'm on the low side (am 5') and average about 1200. If it were me, I'd lower and see how it goes. It really is trial and error at first to see how it goes, and there isn't a lot of wiggle room when you're little. I'd also recommend some extra, new activity: burning 100 calories / day (which is maybe walking for 20 or 30 minutes depending on your weight and speed) really adds up over time and can make a difference with the scale -- if you don't eat those 700 / week back, of course. Good luck!

Any one 5'2 with before and after weight loss pictures/stories? I would love some motivation!!!

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