Fellow shorties needed for support and motivation 5'5 and under :)
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Mummytofitmummy wrote: »Hi everyone
I'm 5"4 I believe but didn't think I was short lol.
I was a skinny minny and then the past three years I've gone and put on over 3 stone. Yes I had kids but also some events which meant I wasn't active at all.
So I've been doing this for over two weeks and lost half s stone. My target is 120lb and to be toned and fit.
Feel free to add me.
I think once you have kids, it's harder to be active and think about yourself in healthy ways. We kind of all get that"mommy brain" as I call it. We start snacking on all the kids snacks and worry about them and bills, it's a lot of stress. I was the exact same way after having my daughter. Now I'm at a point where I started to think about myself and what I was putting into my body. It is harder but with support , research, and a healthier lifestyle you'll be able to reach your goal.0 -
puzzledstill wrote: »5ft 1". Age 60. Currently 145 lbs , aiming for something around 137 lbs.
Started with weight watchers a year ago at 173 lbs. Have previously been more - and reached 128 but couldn't maintain - hence vaugueness about target.
Left weight watchers and joined MFP about a month ago. This is because I now want to work out how to 'eat normally'. By that I mean I want to eat in a way that will work for the rest of my life - not involving any low anything food. I think ww points is skewed against sugar and fat. Just plan to eat good , mostly non-processed food.
My big shortie challenge is getting shoes ! I horseride and it's been a nightmare getting long boots in a UK size 2 1/2. A child's size -but I have muscly calves.
Processed food is one of the number 1 ways to easily gain weight. I have a hard problem with it as well. Hard to stay away from and so much cheaper to buy.0 -
I've been reading through this thread, and you are all supportive and knowledgeable. It's nice to see how helpful MFP can be. I definitely don't belong here as I'm 6'7", but just wanted to commend you all.4
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I've been reading through this thread, and you are all supportive and knowledgeable. It's nice to see how helpful MFP can be. I definitely don't belong here as I'm 6'7", but just wanted to commend you all.
Thank you! People need to be more supportive for others. There is so much negativity around and more people need to come together.2 -
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5ft 2" shortie here! 14lbs down from 145 with another 14lbs to go! My taller friends are like "really?!?!" when I tell them what I'd like to get down to... Thru don't get it! 0 -
WHOOOHOOOOOO that's a great accomplishment
Keep up the great work. And yes, people say the same about what I want to get down to. They don't understand being short has different scales then them. 1 -
tasha12004 wrote: »WHOOOHOOOOOO that's a great accomplishment Keep up the great work. And yes, people say the same about what I want to get down to. They don't understand being short has different scales then them.
Thank you My BMI is 107lbs - 136lbs for healthy and I'd like to get to around 117 which is where I should be 
I don't wish I was tall though lol 2 -
Just a picture of my progress so far Gives me more motivation
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@Panda8ach Thank you 0
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5'3 here! I started my weight loss journey almost 2 months ago. My starting weight (and heaviest weight) was 230lbs and I am currently 195lbs. My goal weight (for now) is 135/140. All I did was record and limit what I put in my body and bam! 35lbs gone.5
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eliciaobrien1 wrote: »5'3 here! I started my weight loss journey almost 2 months ago. My starting weight (and heaviest weight) was 230lbs and I am currently 195lbs. My goal weight (for now) is 135/140. All I did was record and limit what I put in my body and bam! 35lbs gone.
Wow that's AMAZING0 -
I am 5'3", 55 years old, mother of 6 children, current weight of 131. I recently lost 10 pounds! Yes, 10 pounds makes a big difference at shorter heights. My whole life, I was as constantly watched what I ate. I try to set just small weight loss goals of only 5 pounds. Small amounts of weight loss are not overwhelming. And 5 pounds weight loss at any weight is wonderful even if you still have more to lose. Set small goals and celebrate your victories.2
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Hey ladies! I am 4' 11 1/2" and currently weight 138 pounds. I have real history of yo-yo-ing between 120-140 pounds. I am at the point where I am ready for some real change. I want to learn to make slower and more sustainable changes, but I just can't seem to grasp it. I am always doing strict hard core diets and then binging and gaining it all back.
What are you best tips for slow and steady?1 -
4'11 and 48 year old shortie here. Not sure if I've posted in here before but I just started again on Monday of this week. I am at 150 right now. I hope to lose 25 lbs. Not set time frame. Just eating better and exercising as much as I can. I aim for some type of exercise each day even if it's just walking a mile.
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I'm 5'5 on a good day, and about 160lbs. Guessing I'm one of the few guys that fits in here1
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Hey ladies! I am 4' 11 1/2" and currently weight 138 pounds. I have real history of yo-yo-ing between 120-140 pounds. I am at the point where I am ready for some real change. I want to learn to make slower and more sustainable changes, but I just can't seem to grasp it. I am always doing strict hard core diets and then binging and gaining it all back.
What are you best tips for slow and steady?
I go back and forth as well but up until seven years ago when I had my last child (at age 41) I was around 100-105 and that was a good size for me because I'm small framed (4'11) and the way that has always worked for me is eating 1000-1200 calories per day and weighing/measuring everything. I also have to get in exercise at least every other day but I strive for each day. Those two things totally worked for me and it's just a matter of sticking to it which, unfortunately, I have been unable to do off and on the last seven years. I did manage to get as low as 125 last year but gained it all back over the winter.1 -
Feel free to add me! I'm 5 foot nothing and have lost 15lbs so far Started at 138 and my goal is 115. I yo- yoed for a long time but I'm determined to hit goal and figure out maintenance this time. 8 pounds to go! 1
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I have a medium frame. I think that if I really took care of myself, my weight would stabilize in-between 115-120. I am ready to make a commitment to track my calories daily. I think in order to get my calories down, I need to each more vegetables. I think that is where the biggest hole in my diet is.0
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tasha12004 wrote: »eliciaobrien1 wrote: »5'3 here! I started my weight loss journey almost 2 months ago. My starting weight (and heaviest weight) was 230lbs and I am currently 195lbs. My goal weight (for now) is 135/140. All I did was record and limit what I put in my body and bam! 35lbs gone.
Wow that's AMAZING
Thank you! I was getting more and more depressed and one day something just clicked. I don't even know what it was but I'm grateful for it!0 -
Im am 5'3", 30 years old and mom of 3. My youngest is only 2 months old, my pre-pregnancy weight was 135 lbs. I gained 50 lbs, so from 135 to 185. Now Im at 152 and ready to start working out to lose the 17 lbs that I have extra. I1
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5'4 here! Shorties feel free to add me 0
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I like to say I'm 5' 4", but that because I round half an inch up! (Just good math.) Never really thought about it being harder or easier to lose weight because of my height. I've lost 100 pounds and have about 20 more to go.4
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freynikita wrote: »You are all far from short. My dream was to always make it to 5'5" but only made it to 4'11". I would love to keep in touch with you and follow you too. I will friend you as well. I am also older than you but still want to get in shape and restore my health.
I am also 4'11"! I'm in my 30s and realizing weight is a little harder to lose now lol. Feel free to add me!
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Ha! I'm 4 foot 11 also, though I tell everyone I'm 5 feet tall. There's no question that it is much more difficult to diet when you are so tiny. Not only is it incredibly discouraging when 3 to 4 pounds is a change in dress size, so gaining 10 or more puts you out of your clothes on a big way, but the calorie intake needs to be much lower in order to not lose weight, much less to lose weight.
I have been through this struggle at various points in time my entire life. It is so, so painful.2 -
God bless everyone under 5 feet! I love you all so much! I get super excited when I see people shorter than me! Who else has an over 6 foot tall husband or bf? Mine gets me all the stuff on the top shelves I can't reach lol2
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Oh, and I am 5'2 3/4" and currently 173 (down 20# in 2 months). As you all have said, no one thinks I weigh as much as I do, because even at my heaviest I was a size 12. My first goal is 150#, and my coworkers think I am close...nope, but halfway there! Final goal will be more like 140, but we will see how it goes...true goal #1 is losing 6 more pounds to go from "obese" to "overweight"!
Can relate..my BMI is going down. Want to get to 23 or 24 BMI
Bmi currently 26.9
Lost 15_16 lbs slowly.pastbyear and half .proud of that
Want to lose 10 more lbs
My fitness pal posted a celebration meme when I reached first target.
I wish I could have kept it as motivation.
Anyone know how other than taking a pictures l of itwith another phone or camera.??0 -
God bless everyone under 5 feet! I love you all so much! I get super excited when I see people shorter than me! Who else has an over 6 foot tall husband or bf? Mine gets me all the stuff on the top shelves I can't reach lol
Same here DH is 6' 2" and I'm 5' 2 ". I started January 30th at 156 and am now 126. I want to be down to 117-120. I love seeing other shorties!5 -
Well update ladies.. Mother nature decided to turn up and made me gain a whole 6 pounds of water weight... This is going to take me at least 4 days to loose. Sigh, I know it's just the number and not fat weight but it does discourage me a little bit.0
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I'm 4'11.Starting weight on August 2015 was 215lbs. Current weight is 166lb. I currently have calories set to 1350. Depending on my workout, I eat between 1400-1500. Mfp recommend 1200, but I'm know I'm not gonna adhere to that so 1350 works for me at the moment. I have it set to lose 1lb a week. It's going slow & steady. Also, iv incorporated strength training for the past 3 months and although the weight is coming off slowly, it looks like I've lost a lot more cause my clothes fit better, and several coworkers have complemented be on my, "shape". Weight training is the best thing ever & a complete gamechanger.3
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