Short girls!

Hello everyone! I'm glad to be back on MFP after slacking for a few years.

I'm a 31 yo female, 5'3". My starting weight was 160 and my initial goal is 135. As my fellow short ladies know, 1 pound on our bodies looks a lot different than it does on tall people! I'm looking to be pals with other ladies who have similar stats to motivate and inspire each other.

I'd love to hear your stories and share in celebrating your progress!
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  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    Hi :smile: I am 5"1 weighing in at 129, aiming to lose 10lbs. You're so right about us not carrying weight very well, I have a very petite frame so really can't afford all this body fat :neutral:
  • shelbydapice
    shelbydapice Posts: 1 Member
    Short girl here!
  • PetitClapotis
    PetitClapotis Posts: 92 Member
    I'm 5'1" and naturally have a petite frame. I have a slower metabolism and am prone to be skinny fat due to years of "binging-restricting " cycle. My upper body looks normal but my thighs, butt and lower abs are disaster
  • lioux93
    lioux93 Posts: 6 Member
    Hey! I'm 5"3, also at my heaviest. My goal is to feel good, cut the crap, and feel confident again! Please feel free to add
  • deebgee
    deebgee Posts: 2 Member
    We have very similar stats and goals! I'm 30 yrs old, 5'2 and weigh 160lbs. GW is 130 UGW is 115! What form of diet and exercise are you considering or currently doing?
  • Hailsbail93
    Hailsbail93 Posts: 2 Member
    24 and 4'11
    Started about a week ago weighing in at 145, really hoping to lose about 15-20lbs.
    Add me!
  • MimiLaza
    MimiLaza Posts: 12 Member
    5'3 trying to get back to 140lbs after my pregnancy in October
  • MommaDeQuatre
    MommaDeQuatre Posts: 16 Member
    I guess I'm on the cusp being 5'4" but after 4 kids and having no torso 150 is rather bulky looking
  • NewYorkSubway
    NewYorkSubway Posts: 9 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm 5'2" and about 160lbs as well (I'm from New Zealand so am not very used to imperial measurements!). Hoping to lose 10kg (about 22 pounds?) to start with and then start working on building muscle. Trying not to focus on the scale, but rather how my body is changing in shape! :)
  • nelja
    nelja Posts: 282 Member
    Hi, 1,53m. And 56kg. Sorry metric here in Namibia.Want to loose 5 kg
  • NinaRibena0x
    NinaRibena0x Posts: 1 Member
    Hi!
    I'm 24, 5'3 roughly and I'm 67kg at the moment. I was 58kg a few years ago and I'd love to get back to that. Just rejoined here yesterday wanting to be more serious about my fitness. Feel free to add me I could definitely use some help and friendship
  • NelliR86
    NelliR86 Posts: 90 Member
    Hello fellow short people!! I'm 30 and I'm 4'10 looking to lose 20 pounds. I don't like that extra weight shows so much but it's motivation for me to lose it. Feel free to add me I like meeting new people!
  • janinatab96
    janinatab96 Posts: 3 Member
    5"2 here and currently about 126lbs! Mostly focused on getting stronger, toning my muscles and being able to run 5k.

    In terms of weight, I hope to get back to my pre-university weight of 110lbs haha.

    Please add me!!!! We can do this together :blush:
  • natruallycurious
    natruallycurious Posts: 359 Member
    I'd love to be friends! I am 5'0 and currently at 135. I would like to lose another 10-20 pounds. Feel free to add me! We got this!!
  • yamioso33
    yamioso33 Posts: 2 Member
    I am 4'9 and was at 184. I am at 156 but looking to get to about 120
  • zamirasoni
    zamirasoni Posts: 89 Member
    I'm 5'0" and currently 156. I need to get back into healthy BMI range. My first goal is 134, but I really would love to be back at 125. Feel free to add me!!
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    Hi there!! I am 5'3", 43 years old. My starting weight was 191 and I am currently at 142. My goal was to get to 130lbs...but then I discovered weight lifting!!!
  • StarvingAuthor
    StarvingAuthor Posts: 67 Member
    5'3, 117lbs, goal 112lb, twenties! Add me :-)
  • TheNewTinaPooh
    TheNewTinaPooh Posts: 6 Member
    I'm 5'3", 255 lb...guess Im the big girl on the block. I've already lost 20. My goal weight is 135. Plan: decreasing carbs, increasing protein, water aerobics and lap swimming
  • theladybaha
    theladybaha Posts: 5 Member
    5'2" and needing to lose 30 - Have no idea how to add friends... but would love motivation and ideas from others! Please add me!
  • bmorte
    bmorte Posts: 1 Member
    A real shortie here at 4'9" and I am 59 y/o. Starting weight 168 and ultimate goal is 115, but intermediate goal is 130. I was doing boot camp but totally blew out my shoulder and so I am in rehab and have to look toward cardio and diet for weight loss. Working the MFP diet but have adjusted my percentages toward a lower carb intake. Also, I have Cushing's Disease which caused me to have a tumor and most of my pituitary removed. I basically have no metabolism! Add this shortie, please!
  • sexyjlee
    sexyjlee Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 5'2 and went from 158 to 2011 in 2 years. I went back to school, work FT, have two little boys, and run my household since hubby travels a lot for work. The stress of juggling my schedule took a toll on me and I went straight to the comfortable and soothing feeling of delicious and fatty foods. Now I am retraining myself to lead a healthier lifestyle! Rock on ladies...we can do this!! Feel free to add me and send me updates of your progress. I'm rooting for you!
  • Lone_wolf46
    Lone_wolf46 Posts: 2,709 Member
    ROCK!