We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
5’-5’3” girl success stories before & after
Replies
-
HufflepuffGrl9 wrote: »
It took like two years and some permanent scars on my knee (two running falls in close temporal proximity), but it was definitely worth it health-wise. I was 25 with cholesterol of over 300, even though I was vegetarian and a fair amount of knee pain from a car accident several years prior. Now my cholesterol is in the optimal range and my knee only hurts when it's going to rain.26 -
I am 5'1" I started at 232 (day I delivered my youngest Aug 23 2019) I am down to 176.6 today. Preprenancy weight was 220. My goal is 115ish. I !og everything before I eat it never going over 1200 calories. I also drink tons of water and diet Pepsi lol15
-
Hi ladies! I am just under 5’1” and 6.5 months ago I topped out at 168 pounds. I got tired of hating my body, so I changed my eating and started using the gym membership that we were not making great use of.
I now go to group exercise classes 4 days a week and walk 2-2.5 miles the other 3 days.
As of this past weekend, I am weighing in at 134 pounds. I had to buy a whole new wardrobe for Christmas because I am now down to a size 6. My size 12 pants had to go!!26 -
@cupcake122014 Way to go! What are some of your pointers? Did you follow a specific nutrition/macro plan?1
-
Hi All. I am 5 even and weighed myself this morning so that I could go back to logging in my food. So I am at 173. I have lost weight in the past all the way down to 142 and I was very happy with that I just didn't see how easy it was to go all the way back to start. Gotta believe that everyday is a chance to start over or keep building on the progress. Any ideas are greatly welcomed
17 -
This picture is at my heaviest weight and current. I would like to lose about 35ish more pounds putting me at 125-130lbs. I am 5'2 and started my journey July 10th , 2018.
72 -
I'm curious, does anyone get more than 1200 calories a day?
I'm 5'2" and if I put in I want to lose a lb a week, I get 1200 calories.
If I input .5 lbs I also get 1200!
I have 50 lbs to lose so it's not like I'm close to my goal weight.9 -
I'm curious, does anyone get more than 1200 calories a day?
I'm 5'2" and if I put in I want to lose a lb a week, I get 1200 calories.
If I input .5 lbs I also get 1200!
I have 50 lbs to lose so it's not like I'm close to my goal weight.
MFP gives me about 1330 calories. I’m 5’3” 142lbs and lightly active. I think I have it set to lose a pound a week. I’ve lost 38lbs so far. I used to get around 1450, but with every lb lost, that number has slowly gone down.
One thing I noticed, is that even if you’re entering your weight in the “progress” section, you need to re-enter it into the “goals” section. Even if the weight is correct in the “goals” section, you still need to reset it with the same number and it will adjust your calories. Sounds weird, but it can change your calorie allotment.
Also, I have a hard time sticking to 1330 calories, so I try to get in a good walk most days just so I can eat back some of the exercise calories. Slowly but surely the weight is coming off. Good luck to you!14 -
I'm curious, does anyone get more than 1200 calories a day?
I'm 5'2" and if I put in I want to lose a lb a week, I get 1200 calories.
If I input .5 lbs I also get 1200!
I have 50 lbs to lose so it's not like I'm close to my goal weight.
I’m 5’3” and at 185 lbs ish, losing 1.5 lbs/week at about 1450 calories.4 -
5’3”, starting weight just before giving birth was 205. Bebe is 7 months old and I have lost 48.5 lb. Currently 156.5 lb. Before and between my 2 babies I’ve been around 160-168 in recent years. In college (10 years ago) I was around 145-ish and thought I was way overweight then. Now I’d kill to get to 140. Or at least, ya know, eat less.
I’m currently at 1520 calorie goal per day, trying to get myself back on track after a month and a half plateau. My strategies are eating more whole fruits and veggies. Usually I skip breakfast because I just can’t make it a priority in the morning before work. I try to manage a low calorie total up until dinner because I like to eat at night. I tried being flexitarian and sometimes vegetarian but it just doesn’t work out in my life. I still don’t eat much meat though. My current weekly average is about 1750 calories but I’m doing better at sticking to the 1530 net now so that should go down. I feel like I might see 156 lb again soon and 155 within the next week.10 -
I am 5'2" and 184 pounds, 63 years old.
I have used MFP set at 1430cal/day. Based on MFP I should lose 0.5 pound / week. I actually ate 1633 cal/day and exercised an average of 490 cal/day. My weight did not change, so now I know my neutral. My net calories were 1025 cal/day.
My plan going forward.
1. reset MFP to lose one pound a week, 1200 cal/day. I will tighten up my measurement on food and exercise. I am pretty good but one can always improve.
2. continue to get an average of 500 cal/day of exercise. A three mile walk burns about 300 calories. This will be my minimum on any given day. On days that I feel good I need to really push myself.
3. I'll listen to audiobooks while I exercise to keep from getting bored.
4. I'll focus on eating enough fat to keep my hunger at bay. Think nuts, avocado, fish oil.
5. I need to get used to having those hungry feelings. I want to eat every five hours. 7:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm.astridtheviking wrote: »I'm curious, does anyone get more than 1200 calories a day?
I'm 5'2" and if I put in I want to lose a lb a week, I get 1200 calories.
If I input .5 lbs I also get 1200!
I have 50 lbs to lose so it's not like I'm close to my goal weight.
I’m 5’3” and at 185 lbs ish, losing 1.5 lbs/week at about 1450 calories.
10 -
astridtheviking wrote: »
I’m 5’3” and at 185 lbs ish, losing 1.5 lbs/week at about 1450 calories.
This is wonderful. I want to get to where you are. Do you exercise? If so, how many calories or time spent. I think I am doing everything right, but getting no results. So your success is really encouraging to me.
1 -
I'm 5'4" and I started my journey in August. I am down 50 pounds. I recently started isokinetic strength training two times a week and pilates two times a week. I walk and use the elliptical. Although I have made great progress there are times that I am not confident in what I am doing.The small up and downs in weight can bother me when I work hard and know that I am doing everything right. It's difficult to be patient, especially after reading about other's success. You all look great and hopefully one day I'll feel comfortable posting a pic!10
-
Did anyone have to deal with sagging skin after loosing weight? I have 40 pounds to go to meet my goal.3
-
I'm curious, does anyone get more than 1200 calories a day?
I'm 5'2" and if I put in I want to lose a lb a week, I get 1200 calories.
If I input .5 lbs I also get 1200!
I have 50 lbs to lose so it's not like I'm close to my goal weight.
I'm around 5 ft. I have to eat around 1200 to consistently lose weight.
In the past two weeks, my average was 1650 so it's no mystery as to why I have gained 2 lbs.
In either case, I have been working hard in the past two years to lose weight and I have lost a total of 25.8 lbs. I started going to the gym with my husband in Dec 2018 and it has really helped my weight loss. My gym workouts are nowhere near hardcore and I will be lucky if I sweat.
My typical gym time includes
20 minute warm-up with squats, lunges, 5 alternate push-ups, 20 sec plan, 16 sit-ups, etc
20 minute workout, either arm or leg focused
10 to 20 minutes on the elliptical, if time allows
Leg Day:Squats, 2x10
Lunges, 2x10
Glute Extension, 1x10, 10lbs
Leg Extension, 1x10, 10 lbs
Leg Press, 1x10, 10 lbs
Arm Day:Lateral Raise, 1x10, 1 lb
Overhead Press, 1x10, 1 lb
Extension, 1x10, 1 lb
Curl, 1x10, 1 lb
Bench Dips, 1x10
Hammer Curl, 1x10, 1 lb
Flat Fly, 1x10, 1 lb
Bench Press, 1x10, 1lb
Kneeling Push Up, 1x5
Lat Pulldown, 1x10, 10 lb
I am doing my best to keep my spirits up and not let this temporary gain get to me. My enemy is snacking, mostly after dinner.
MFP Starting Weight: 140 lbs - February 2011
Current Starting Weight: 147.4 lbs - November 2017
January Starting Weight: 121.6 lbs
January Goal: 118.6 lbs
Height: 5ft
Ultimate Goal: 110 lbs
Maintenance Goal: 110 to 115 lbs
Weigh-In Days: Monday and Friday
Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to Dec 2019: 25.8 lbs10 -
Hi.
I’m 5’1 and 164lbs. I struggle sticking to my calorie goal. I start out strong but end up caving. I just finished a year membership with Noom. I lost 10lbs in a year. Very, very slow but I made some changes that I could live with. I still need to track my food daily and weigh to maintain and continue my weight lose. My goal is 145lbs.
1 -
Interested in your thoughts on Noom. I have been doing it for 3 months and am down 8-10 lbs depending on the day. I am thinking of cancelling and just doing MFP to save money. The group is a total bust for me and the coaching portion is as well8
-
Hi Everyone! I'm 5'1 and my starting weight on 1/5 was 145.2 I am now down to 139.2. I have found that when I keep track of everything I eat I loose weight easier. Also I have starting walking again, trying to do 3 miles a day at a slight incline. I have also restarted doing THRIVE and that is helping as well.6
-
I start this journey today. 5' 2" and 210 LB.
Does any one follow keto? I need help and motivation.
4 -
Hello all, I'm 5'3" and weigh 130 ish. My goal is 125 ish. MFP give me 1200 calories. I find to lose weight I need to leave 200 exercise calories "left over'. My main exercise is walking 4 to 8 miles per day 5 days a week with some days going to cardio class instead of walking. If I eat my exercise calories, nothing happens. I'm pretty diligent with logging and measuring. This is my experience. What about you?
3 -
I guess I should show my journey thus far!
I started 1/2/20 at 158.8lbs & 5’2
I’m now 147.4lbs
Picture on the left is at 158.8 & picture on the right was at 149.2lb
68 -
I start this journey today. 5' 2" and 210 LB.
Does any one follow keto? I need help and motivation.
I'm not doing Keto, but a modified version:
I try to stay under 100gm of net carbs.
I eat practically no sugar or processed carbs, but I allow myself fruit, beans, oat bran, and Ezekiel bread, if they fit my macros.
I also eat only 2-3meals a day, no snacking in between meals. I love bigger meals and I feel full == no binging/cravings.
I eat between 1700 to 1100 calories a day. I work out 2-4x a week: yoga, walking, weight training.
WHAT I eat is way more important than how often I work out.
I used to have this flipped and I didn't lose any weight.
It's Day 27 and it's going well for me.
I'm 4'11" and 115.6#.
Working on dropping another 10# and gaining muscles.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Amanda6 -
159cm tall, 90kg at my heaviest, now hovering around 59.5kg, I'm currently trying to maintain for a while before attempting to drop to maybe 55kg or so
53 -
Hi there!! I am 5'3" and I started somewhere around 210lbs. I have been on my weightliss journey for a little over a year now and I am currently down to 154lbs. Still going as my main goal is 140lbs and the see how I feel from there!13
-
I’m just under 5’1” and I started this round(last and final lol) of weight loss August 2019:
217lbs
Size 16/18 & XXL
Current weight:
169
Size 9/10 and medium to small top(depends on brand)
The full length photos are me at 217& 174.
And then the face photos are at 216& 170.
Id say I have what I consider a dense body type, so even though I’m still “obese” at this weight and height, my appearance isn’t too bad.
I would like to be closer to 130-140 as my end goal. Hopefully i can be reach that by summer.68 -
moonangel12 wrote: »
That’s so neat to see such a direct side by side - Same clothes, same position, same everything! With that much similarity you can even see you weight loss in your FEET! Rock on girl!brittgreenlikethecolor88 wrote: »Hi there, I'm 5'3". Started at 198 lbs, January, 2019. Today I am at 146.5 lbs!! My goal is 140lbs. So close!! Picture is 191 lbs vs 146.5 lbs.
I couldn’t easily wear
Sneakers, heels or fun styles anymore at my heaviest. I remember trying on men’s shoes just to see if anything would work. I kept thinking how did my feet grow so big?!
I was trying on old stuff one day and decided to give my shoes one last try before making a donation pile of stuff that didn’t work anymore and was surprised to see that my old shoes did fit again! I was shocked to learn that my feet had truly changed that much while I was much larger.
7 -
fdlewenstein wrote: »Did anyone have to deal with sagging skin after loosing weight? I have 40 pounds to go to meet my goal.
Yes... I’ve lost large amounts before and had practically no loose skin then.
However, this time around my body has been through too much so long my skin elasticity is shot. My arms are very loose and my inner thighs are joining them lol.
It can be a frustrating side effect of weight loss but it’s better that we’re healthier in the end.
Eventually when I reach my ultimate goal and maintain Id like to have surgery to remove the excess and get a breast augmentation.7 -
5’3. 150>132. November, 2019 to like, two days ago haha56
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.3K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.4K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 440 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 16 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!