4'10" , and 165 pounds, anybody else?

I'm looking for a group of girls with similar starting points that want to help each other lose weight and motivate each other. This quarantine has resulted in me gaining even more weight so I can't do it anymore. Time to lose it all so who's with me?
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  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    Wow nice! How did you do it..i need help.. thinking of doing some h20 fasting and keto but not sure! Good job
  • jscott0901
    jscott0901 Posts: 2 Member
    edited May 2020
    4’8 and 160 lbs ☹️ used to go between 110-130. Trying to get back to 110! My downfall is alcohol—especially margaritas! Been doing a calorie restriction of 1200 calories for the past two weeks. Down about 3-4 lbs so far.
  • fairestthings
    fairestthings Posts: 335 Member
    5’1” and SW 165. GW 115-125. Down only 1.8lbs so far 😖 I’ll keep on...
  • goingape
    goingape Posts: 429 Member
    I’m 5’ 1, 194 currently. GW 130! I do intermittent fasting with an eating window of 6 hours each day
  • ajha12
    ajha12 Posts: 8 Member
    edited May 2020
    I am 4'10 and 138 pounds. My eating and exercise habits are like a roller-coaster ride. I am good for 2 weeks and then sabotage it in few days. Come back on track and the cycle continues.

    How much exercise and calories is sufficient as per you for the small girls? What is the exercise schedule you follow?
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    madagirl81 wrote: »
    Wow nice! How did you do it..i need help.. thinking of doing some h20 fasting and keto but not sure! Good job

    Thanks!

    To be honest, I've lost the weight in stages over a period of time. I lost the first 15 pounds primarily by changing my terrible lunch habits. I would eat out every day, usually pizza or grilled cheese and fries. I realized that needed to change.

    I credit MFP with much of my success because logging was a real eye-opener for me. I had no idea how many calories I was eating on a daily basis. I am not the most consistent logger, but I know it works and I log enough to keep me on track. The more consistently I log, the better I do.

    I also think that walking has been a big part of my success. It may not be the "best" calorie burner, but it's worked for me. I find it helps physically and mentally/emotionally.

    Good luck on your journey! You can do this. 🌞
  • ajha12
    ajha12 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi lillymoo01,

    What’s the exercise routine you follow?
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    ajha12 wrote: »
    Hi lillymoo01,

    What’s the exercise routine you follow?

    I am limited because of physical injuries but I just started walking and increased time and speed as fitness improved. On top of that, I purchased resistance bands to do some strength training to help preserve some muscle mass.
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    You guys, yes I think I'm gonna just take a walk every single night, at night because it's extremely hot here in California most days now, but I love night walks most plus it's an easy way to start... maybe later it will turn into jogging than running hopefully
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    We all need to come back on this discussion to check up and update each other on what's going on...we can do it✊💪💪💪💪
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    madagirl81 wrote: »
    You guys, yes I think I'm gonna just take a walk every single night, at night because it's extremely hot here in California most days now, but I love night walks most plus it's an easy way to start... maybe later it will turn into jogging than running hopefully

    I swear by walking! It worked for me. Enjoy! 😃
  • EmilyAnn139
    EmilyAnn139 Posts: 1 Member
    5’1 SW 186 CW 174!! The portions of the world were not made for us petite women. Any advice is appreciated!!
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    Yes definitely not for petite women.. and especially petite women who are overweight like us but hey life happens

    But we can do this!
  • gwinhart17
    gwinhart17 Posts: 34 Member
    Hey! I'm 4' 11 and have lost almost 60 lbs now. My starting weight was a whopping 209!! My current weight is 151.8 and my goal weight is at least, for now about 120, putting me in the higher end of a healthy bmi. I also LOVE to walk and have even started jogging (it's a work in progress, haha) but I also enjoy lots of other things, including yoga, step, swimming, strength, and even you tube videos! I know that a calorie deficit is the main factor in losing weight, and that exercise is really just for added health benefits, but I find working out really keeps me on track and keeps my appetite in check. I feel strong and confident and i cant say enough what it has done for stress and anxiety. I find that after working out, I have better discipline in my eating habits, I dont want all that hard work to go down the drain over some stupid calories, haha . I would also say that consistency has been a big factor in my weight loss so far, I have good days and bad days, I definitely agree with the poster above saying that their eating and exercise habits are like a roller coaster, but not giving up and keeping at it has really helped me go the distance. I just keep on keeping on....keep on logging, keep on weighing and measuring, keep on working out, keep on moving, keep on smiling 🙂 Dont give up!! You can do it!! I am winning my health and happiness back, and it has been absolutely worth it!!
  • Jpedno
    Jpedno Posts: 301 Member
    5’ and 154 here. Struggling with motivation lately but I turn 40 in 5 months so hoping to make some progress by then! Please add me!
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    YAY welcome to the petite group.. and wow congrats on losing all that weight! Great job it really does motivate me to keep on going.. I'm trying to do I.F. to because I do tend to be a big eater sometimes so want to use that to control the calories I intake.

    Jpedno, yes just come back to this discussion! You can do it, we all can do it. Just start and keep us updated!
  • cnjg6677
    cnjg6677 Posts: 177 Member
    4”11 here 43 years and struggling with calories please add
  • Kupla71
    Kupla71 Posts: 1,483 Member
    5’1” and 167lbs here. Goal weight 135lbs. My highest weight was 176lbs a few years ago. I lost 15 pounds by measuring my rice and pasta portions to half a cup. That’s it. Since then instead of losing more my weight is creeping up again. So I’ve started measuring again and being more careful with how many calories I’m consuming. I’m going to weigh myself in a week or two and track my progress. Good luck ladies! Feel free to add me! I’m very inspired by some of your success stories.
  • kdubsc
    kdubsc Posts: 6 Member
    5’ 5” at 173 Looking for motivation and support with healthy diet and exercise!
  • average2aphrodite
    average2aphrodite Posts: 5 Member
    I'm 4'9 and was 150lbs in January, now I'm at 136lbs by just managing my portions and working out regularly. I still have a ways to go (~15-25 lbs) but it's totally possible. The only advice I can give is don't lose hope, don't weigh yourself too often, stick to a schedule, and stick to your goals.
  • tjhodge4
    tjhodge4 Posts: 1 Member
    I’m 4’10. I was 169.50 I am now 159.50. My goal weight is 115-120.
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    I'll add you guys to the petites group so we can help each other
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    Ok so I've added everybody in this discussion here so you can all accept the invitation if you want, thank you!
  • madagirl81
    madagirl81 Posts: 72 Member
    Thank you, love your words, I'm adding you to the group cuz we need somebody inspiring and encouraging as you
  • TayaCurragh
    TayaCurragh Posts: 709 Member
    I'm similar, im 4"10 and about 160. I started my journey at 168 which was my heaviest, i got down to 148 but have now crept back to 160 mostly due to stress eating since I've been at home. My current goal is to get back to 148 - I've done it once so I must be able to do it again!
  • karenlaundon1
    karenlaundon1 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I'm 5'4", age 46, and weigh 168lbs, which seems to toggle around 170lbs depending on the time of day. Not going to lie; I went on a bit of a stress bender for the first 1.5 months of this whole "thing" (e.g. nightly wine, booze, snacks, weed). Now I'm trying to correct course and make better choices. I'm trying not to get hung up on a weight#, but it is a good indicator of progress/regression. The warmer weather definitely makes it easier to stay positive and look forward to exercise.

    Triggers: Night time when the kids go to bed. I have been seeing that as a break and my time to have a little pity party. So, I have (a) started running and doing weight/floor exercises daily; (b) doing it after 4pm. That has been key for me. That way, the rush of exercise stays with me in the evening and I'm less likely to make bad food/drink choices after 8:30pm. The scale hasn't budged, but I think I'm on the right track! It's very helpful to read about your experiences and your journeys!