Any petite women success stories?!?

Dakhar1 · December 2017

I’m 5’ and 140lbs and trying to loose 20lbs. Doesn’t sound like a lot but when your short it is A LOT to loose and I’m having trouble loosing it!!! So I would love to hear some success stories and tips on how you did it. Currently feeling discouraged!

Dakhar1 · December 2017

There’s no other petite women on here?

LivingtheLeanDream · December 2017

I'm 5ft 2 and in 2012 lost 20lbs+ started off at 154lbs and an now maintain between 126-128lbs, dropped a further 7lbs since I've been in maintenance. And yes, it's slow going but I firmly believe losing slower was healthier, I didn't feel deprived and it has stayed off ( although that takes work too!). Plus it minimised the amount of muscle I lost, which is what we want.

Aim for 0.5-1lb loss per week. Log your calorie intake as accurately as possible - use a food scale. Move a bit more and the weight will come off bit by bit. Be patient and be prepared for weight fluctuations because our bodies fluctuate naturally alot for so many different reasons.

All the best.

CoachJen71 · December 2017

I am petite. Lost almost 150lbs by prelogging meals, weighing my food, eating smaller amounts and substituting new lower cal foods for old choices, walking 20K steps a day, hiking on weekends, body weight and mini dumbbell/ankle weight exercises at 4am weekdays.

But that's not the only way to do it. The big thing is to eat less food than your body needs to maintain it's current weight. Find a way that works for you, and do that. Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Jesea · December 2017

I'm 5'2" and have lost 65 pounds, although it took almost 6 years to do it. No magic, just logging meals (pre-logging whenever possible) and exercising. My goal is 10k steps a day, and I try not to eat my exercise calories back. Being short means lower calorie goals for sure, and the smaller I got, the harder it has been to lose. I met my goal weight a few weeks ago but am currently up 4 pounds...darn holidays! LOL!

MrsPinterest34 · December 2017

5'1.5" ( claiming 5'2"). Started at 175lbs in January and today I'm 143lbs. I definitely noticed my rate of lose has slowed as expected since I'm petite and getting closer to my goal. I continue to lose inches which is more important to me. My initial goal is 135 and my vanity goal is 125. My birthday is in the summer. I have 6 months to achieve my goal. The 3 things working for me: counting calories/accurately keeping track of my intake using a food scale, walking and counting steps and being consistent with both. I'm also going to start resistance training in January, nothing intense just focusing on my abs and arms. These are my measurements so far.

brittneyalley · December 2017

I'm 5' and have lost 35 pounds. I currently weigh 132, and plan on losing another ~25. It's not hard--just be honest with your logging. I always keep in mind even if I think about eating over my calorie goal, my body doesn't NEED more. Food should be enjoyable, but it is a need not a want.

Dakhar1 · December 2017

MrsPinterest34, Love you’re tracking log, I may have to steal it. I’m a visual person so it would be great to see my progress (hopefully there’s some) and help stay motivated!!

Mslmesq · December 2017

I’m just under 5’2”. I was 100 pounds pre pregnancy. Went up to just over 140 and back down to 120after having the baby. Got down to 107 by eating healthy, then had a lot of stress and wasn’t taking care of myself. Saw myself in a swim suit and felt pretty bad. The scale was back up to about 125. Started mfp again november 1st. I’m already down to 118, although 2 lbs is because I had the flu for a few days. Lol.

Anyways, my best advice is to take it slow. Do not think of it as dieting, just a lifestyle change.

Here is what I do. I set my base mfp to sedentary, which is 1200. Then I wear a fitbit which adds my calories on. I usually end up around 1600-1700 a day and I usually eat around 1500. But on days I eat 2000, I don’t stress about it either. I just don’t do, it every day and don’t blow it the next day.

I also don’t deprive myself of anything I want. So I reserve enough calories for my wine I enjoy at night. And I order popcorn at the movies, even if I leave the butter off. Or if I really wanted butter, I’d order it too. I just try to stay at or under my calorie allowance most days of the week.

I also am not looking for fast results. I’ve given myself until April to lose the full 20 pounds I’d like to lose. And if it takes a little longer, that’s fine too. This is a lifestyle change, not a quick and easy thing. I don’t want to deprive myself of anything I want. I just eat it in moderation and savor it.

Good luck.

TheIndieWriter · December 2017

hi! i'm 5'5 and i've lost 55lbs since january of this year. i went from 190 to 135, and this site helped me A LOT.

tammierlewis · December 2017

I am 59 years old and 5'2" (almost). I have gone from 161# in January 2017 to 129#. Size 14+ to 2/4. My highest was 188 a few years ago. Over the past 10 years I have tried packaged diet foods, logging calories on my own, and low carb. I have been on MFP for several years but this year it finally clicked. I bought a digital scale and started logging everything. Portion sizes were an awakening for me. I don't deprive myself of anything and some days I go over my goal. My energy level has increased tremendously and I have had more adventures this year than the last 10 combined. Slow steady loss has worked for me. It can be done.

JennJ323 · December 2017

I'm 5'3" and have lost 28lb since Dec 2016. I went from 155lb to 127lb a size 8 to a size 4. I'm currently maintaining and hopefully in the Spring will be able to get outside and walk more and drop a couple more pounds. I only walked for exercise and logged daily, and I use my food scale a lot. It's doable, just takes effort and patience. Good luck!

tess5036 · December 2017

I'm 5'2" (almost) and I've lost 85 lbs over the last 12 months

Nomseys · December 2017

I’m 5’6 and have lost 20lbs since October and have about 20 left until maintenance. I went from 164lbs down to 144.

jrowden0711 · December 2017

I am 5'3" and have lost 83 lbs. I have had set backs here and there and still have about 15 to 20 lbs to go. I would like to be at my goal weight by summer.

rvaugh07 · December 2017

I'm 5'4 and still have a long ways to go before I get to maintenance. I have lost 20lbs since Oct 23rd. In the long run though, if I go back 3.5 years to the day I delivered my first child, I have lost about 68lbs. Even just going back 7 months to when I delivered my second, I've lost 56lbs.

It is all a process and I just never cared until I had my children. From prepregnancy weight from my first to my second, I had lost 30lbs, I'm now 11lbs under my prepregnancy weight from my second and have to work really hard to keep my calories in the right range because I'm still exclusively breastfeeding.

I always thought breastfeeding made you lose weight faster, but that hasn't been the case because it makes you feel like your starving too.

If I have too few calories, then my milk supply drops and my baby refuses a bottle so nurses nonstop for the next few days to try and increase the milk. If I eat too many calories then I gain weight. For me I have to keep my calories between 1400 and 1600 to lose weight and maintain my milk supply. The last 6.5 weeks have been tough, but I need to keep going so I can be healthier for myself and my family.

I use the Libra app that gives me a trend weight as I enter my weight everyday. Right now I'm still in obesity class 3, but I'm at the edge now and almost down to class 2.

I've been big my whole life and I'm almost down to the weight I was when I entered high school, for that I am proud, after that I'll be working to get down to the weight I was when I entered middle school, that would put me at overweight but would almost be to normal, so I will probably work to maintain while i try and build muscle for awhile when I get there.

bbywby10 · December 2017

I'm close to 5'1". I've lost 27# since July. I'm 7# away from my first goal weight and 12# away from my reevaluate main goal weight.

mgalsf12 · December 2017

I'm 5'-2". Starting weight was 143, I'm not at 133 just 5 pounds from my goal!

brookielaw · December 2017

I lie and say I'm 5'3" but I'm really 5'2.5". HW: 387. CW: 147-152. Size 30/32 at max, 28W when I could, and size 8 or even 6 now. I went from a 48H to a 34 long. I've been obese to varying degrees my entire life, and usually "super morbidly."

It's been a long, hard road, but totally worth it. Logging, weighing, and moving are the key for me.

As far as being discouraged, you didn't gain the weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight either. Patience and perseverance are key. Even just 5 lbs makes a big difference on us petite girls.

MISSNYA92 · December 2017

I’m 5’4 164lbs. My goal is 140. I’m not a “success” yet, but definitely a work in progress. Being pear shaped, I carry most of my weight in my thighs/butt, but recently I’ve developed a belly too! It’s not displeasing aesthetically, but I can feel when I’m not healthy. Also, I don’t want to deal with the same health issues my family struggles with, so I’m trying to get into a habit of identifying proper serving sizes and understanding when I’m full as well as how to know what my body needs and when.

debtay123 · December 2017

I am 5 feet 3 inches- have lost about 20 pounds here- went from 173- to 153 . I t takes time but I am learning portion sizes and also- my biggest problem- How to STOP when I am full- (Not stuffed). Everyday I keep trying and the weight is slowly coming off.

tnahill · December 2017

I’m 5’3 and started at 161 in July 2017. I’m currently at 142 (19 lbs down). My goal is 135, but my progress has been slowing down. Patience and perseverance is everything!

Nikki10129 · December 2017

I’m 5’ started at 165lbs and am now down to 151lbs just from exercising more and being more conscientious of what I eat. Finding I’m stalling so it’s time to switch to some serious logging! I’d like to get to around 130lbs but we’ll see as the weight comes off what feels right

WhereIsPJSoles · December 2017

I’m 5’3 - didn’t really want to weigh myself to start but pretty sure it started around 140 or a little under. I weighed 121.6 this morning. Not done or anything, I want to be around 110ish.

The difference between my “I try to make good food choices and cardio only in the gym” body and my “slight caloric deficit and strength training with little cardio” body is night and day

shabanabibi1986 · December 2017

I'm 4'11 and was 198lbs last Feb 2016. I'm currently at 140, And it was all from calorie counting. I didn't really have much time for exercise, except housework and taking care of 2 kids. I had everything like pizza, rice ice cream, and other things as long as it fit into my calories.

I still have more to lose, and the weight did come off slow but if u keep at it, it will happen. Be honest, pre-log, and most importantly be patient.

BTW, i stayed mostly between1200 to 1350 calories a day. And the first thing i gave was empty calories like pop, and limited my coffee creamer( since i cant give that up completely, lol).

Jacqui_Runs · December 2017

Hey. I’m 5’1.5 and currently 173. This is my second time using this app. The first time I was very successful, I got down from 177 to 159 lbs in about 2.5 months. I was running about 3 times a week, but I wasn’t weighing my food (I didn’t own a food scale) and I would frequently go over my calories. I paid no attention to my macronutrients, I only cared about calories and not going over.

This time around, I know I will be even more successful. I purchased a food scale, and I measure and weigh everything that I can. I changed my macronutrients so that I’m taking in more protein, and less carbs. I’m doing low carb, and it’s working well. I eat more protein so my hunger is satiated throughout the day. And I’ve given myself small monthly goals. I’m trying to lose 10 lbs a month. I’m getting married married in April, and my dress alterations start in March, so I would like to lose 30 lbs by the end of February. Then I will maintain until my wedding. And then lose more after the festivities are done. I’d like to get down to 120-130 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I know I can do it this time. Feel free to friend me, I’m always down to have other petite girls as friends to support.

Dakhar1 · December 2017

WhereIsPJSoles wrote: »

I’m 5’3 - didn’t really want to weigh myself to start but pretty sure it started around 140 or a little under. I weighed 121.6 this morning. Not done or anything, I want to be around 110ish.

The difference between my “I try to make good food choices and cardio only in the gym” body and my “slight caloric deficit and strength training with little cardio” body is night and day

Wow your left pic is exactly what I currently look like and your right pic is my goal. That’s what I used to look like in my skinnier, younger days and what I’m trying to get back to. It’s very inspiring to see someone else accomplish what I’m trying to do.

WhereIsPJSoles · December 2017

You can do it! The difference between those two pics is just 5 months

coffeeneyeliner · December 2017

I'm 5'2" and have lost 80lbs!

apullum · December 2017

I’m just under 5 feet tall and lost 100 pounds in 2.5 years. I started maintenance in August and am maintaining at 113-117 pounds. No secret to it; I just tracked my calories and ate within my goal. When I started MFP, I also started running using C25K. Being short means your calorie allowance is fairly small and so it’s nice to get some more calories from exercise. I ate 1200 calories plus exercise the entire time I was losing. Your deficit gets very small when you’re short and close to reaching your goal weight, so accurate weighing and logging is even more important.

River314 · December 2017

I'm 5 feet tall. My highest weight was around 246. I've been playing around with the same 20 pounds for the last year, and I've gone back to my own plan just this last week. I had to go to the doctor because I was sick (flu) and was weighed. In the 7 months I wasn't following any plan I gained 10 pounds. Last week I was 237. Yesterday I weighed in at 233. So 4 pounds lost to get my mojo going again.

The plan I'm doing is one I've made up so I know it'll be easier for me to stick with in the long run. I'm eating higher protein, multigrain breads and pastas, fresh fruit and vegetables (frozen too out of convenience), more fiber, and counting my calories. I've noticed that if I eat just a little bit more calories than I was before (eating just once a day...bad, bad, bad!) I lose weight. I used to eat around 800-900 calories per day because I wasn't hungry.

My goal is to get to 135 and see after that. I'm taking it a few pounds at a time. If I want a piece of chocolate, I'll indulge in a mini chocolate bar. Sometimes I keep them in the freezer. Helps to eat less of them that way for me.

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