tall girls/big frame

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  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    If anything, we should know by now that women's bodies come in all sizes.

    You can't make assumptions that somebody who is 130 and 5' 10" is leading an unhealthy lifestyle.

    We're here to support everyone in their unique fitness goals.
  • Chellekk
    Chellekk Posts: 421 Member
    Here's what I said:

    "Still can't believe a few are going for such low weights...but based on frame size it does show you can go that low...good luck and be healthy!! "

    Not sure where I said people were unhealthy or shouldn't go that low. I believe it reads, based on FRAME SIZE you CAN go that low. Hense...good luck and be healthy!

    I think you're taking offense to something that you've made up and not what was said.

    I also don't think in my statement that I attacked anyone. Sorry if you misread that, but it was not my intent.
  • Chellekk
    Chellekk Posts: 421 Member
    If anything, we should know by now that women's bodies come in all sizes.

    You can't make assumptions that somebody who is 130 and 5' 10" is leading an unhealthy lifestyle.

    We're here to support everyone in their unique fitness goals.

    You are right and again...I never said that someone was unhealthy in doing so. I said it was based on frame size and that people can go that low.

    I do, however, think that people may misread their frame size. You might think you are a large, but are actually a med, or small vs med. It does happens. That's why I went and had the body pod test on me, so I would know for sure, which is also mentioned in my first post. I'm not saying everyone should do it, but I wanted to know. It's better then guessing.
  • Weighinginwithmy02
    Weighinginwithmy02 Posts: 369 Member
    How tall are you? 5'10

    What is your weight? 274 (I'm just starting)

    What is your build? I don't know since I've been over weight all of my life. My trainers are always surprised at how much I can lift so I like to think under it all I'm muscular. LOL

    How much do you workout? Currently it's a struggle to make it 3 x's a week.

    How much do you eat average daily? Again, I'm just starting and I seem to make it under 1800 (barely) most days.

    I don't have any advice for you but I hope to one day be 170!
  • danigirl
    danigirl Posts: 17
    Weighinginwithmy02- Looks like you are in a similar position to myself. Good luck!
  • chulie
    chulie Posts: 282
    Height: 5'9
    Weight: 155lbs
    Build: Medium
    Work out: Run 2x a week and do mild weights at least 1 day a week
    Average eating calories: 1200-1400
  • NikkiDerrig386
    NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
    How tall are you? 5'1

    What is your weight? 120

    What is your build? small frame

    How much do you workout? 3-5 I have been doing 4x's mostly

    How much do you eat average daily? It depends If I am working out. If I am not my goal is 1200 sometimes I do go over but only by a little. Other than that when I work out I try to aim towards 1400 or my calorie goal of the day; I do intense workouts so if I am hungry and my goal for the day is 1700 I will eat that amount.

    My biggest complaint?
    - Portion control. I am the worst.
    - Because I am so short gaining or loosing 5 lbs is very dramatic. Which stinks!
    - I am on birthcontrol so loosing lbs is very hard for me
  • ccano
    ccano Posts: 149 Member
    How tall are you? 5'8"

    What is your weight? 133

    What is your build? Medium

    How much do you workout? Six times a week

    How much do you eat average daily? Between 1200-1400 every day.

    I did the "happy weight" test. I am almost ten pounds lighter than what it suggests my happy weight is. It said 142 would be my happy weight. I think it's hard to understand why someone would want to be a lower weight without first seeing their bodies. I mean, this is the internet. I would like to be in the high 120's when all is said and done. I'm sure that might sound crazy to some of you. But you didn't see me at 145, and you don't know what I look like now. Weight distribution varies from person to person. Bodies, in general, are different! Someone my height might be 133 lbs and slim and gorgeous. I'm not saying I'm not slim, because I'm finally to the point where I do feel slim. But I still have issues with my little belly pooch and my butt and thighs. I'm also wanting to tone my upper arms. I do ab workouts every single day, and cardio to get rid of that layer of fat that just doesn't want to reveal the abs I've been working so hard on, lol. I would be comfortable in a bathing suit right now, but I wouldn't feel FABULOUS. And I am aiming for fabulous.

    For instance, I think RiverRatChick looks phenomenal in her pic! I would love to look like that! But I don't look like that right now, even being as low as 133 lbs.
  • momof2gr8kids
    momof2gr8kids Posts: 22
    Height: 6"0"
    weight: 213 - aiming for 170
    frame: large
    workout: I try for at least 4 times a week. Mostly doing treadmill at this point. I throw in Wii Fit stuff almost every day with some resistance bands every once in a while too.
    Calories: 1220 + exercise calories

    I've only lost 7 pounds so far but I've also lost a total of 7". It's working slowly but surely. I just purchase a Polar F4 this weekend and I'm hoping that will really help me keep better track of my calories burned.
  • RiverRatChick
    RiverRatChick Posts: 115 Member
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    For instance, I think RiverRatChick looks phenomenal in her pic! I would love to look like that! But I don't look like that right now, even being as low as 133 lbs.

    Wow, thank you for such a nice compliment. That made my day!:flowerforyou:
  • ccano
    ccano Posts: 149 Member
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    For instance, I think RiverRatChick looks phenomenal in her pic! I would love to look like that! But I don't look like that right now, even being as low as 133 lbs.

    Wow, thank you for such a nice compliment. That made my day!:flowerforyou:

    No problem!! Just giving credit where it's due! I feel like I need to be paying more attention to your posts to see what your diet and exercise regimen look like. Obviously you're doin' something right! I need some more motivation lately because I'm starting to feel like this belly refuses to go away. :(
  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
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    For instance, I think RiverRatChick looks phenomenal in her pic! I would love to look like that! But I don't look like that right now, even being as low as 133 lbs.

    Wow, thank you for such a nice compliment. That made my day!:flowerforyou:

    No problem!! Just giving credit where it's due! I feel like I need to be paying more attention to your posts to see what your diet and exercise regimen look like. Obviously you're doin' something right! I need some more motivation lately because I'm starting to feel like this belly refuses to go away. :(

    I second that....RRC Looks amazing:bigsmile: ... How do you do it cause my weights being stubborn...
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    RRC does look hot, she's my inspiration since her current weight is my goal. But I doubt I'll look that good in a bikini!
  • artschoolgirl
    artschoolgirl Posts: 598 Member
    Hey girls! Okay, lately there's been a lot of talk on MFP about unnecessary comments, or harsh wording. We're all here to support one another, not use childish language, not give eachother a hard time, and not put one another down.

    Let's be supportive, no matter what the goals, let's refrain from unecessary comments if we don't have anything constructive to add, and let's watch our wording on our posts. It's sad that I see so many MFP'ers getting discouraged & not posting and adding their findings anymore because of this childish behavior. It makes me question if I want to be on this site anymore finishing my journey and sharing my experiences.
  • RiverRatChick
    RiverRatChick Posts: 115 Member
    I couldn't possibly agree any more, artschoolgirl!:drinker:
  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
    How tall are you? 5'8.6" but I won't round up to 5'9" because that would be deceiving, haha

    What is your weight? 232
    (Goal weight: 140)

    What is your build? large

    How much do you workout? 6 days per week, doing weight lifting 2 days, cardio 3 days and yoga the other day.

    How much do you eat average daily? 1300 (the 1 rest day only) - 2000 calories. It really depends how hard I work out. If I burn 600 calories I'll eat 1900-2000 but that's usually only 1 day per week, the rest are 1600-1800 calories usually.

    Do you have any other problems being a larger frame? I'm too far from goal now but before pregnancy when I was 19 my lowest weight was 170lbs. I remember being active, I even ran cross country, and ate fairly well but I could never lose weight even if I tried. I'm old(er) now but I plan to break through that when I get there. Step 1 is getting there first though. :)
    Good luck everyone. Being taller we have the advantage of the fat being more spread out. :laugh:
  • Rachael
    Rachael Posts: 168 Member
    Tall girls rock! Ok, really all girls rock, but I had no idea that there were so many of us tall gals!

    How tall are you? 5'11

    What is your weight? 178

    What is your build? Large

    How much do you workout? 6x a week. Walk 5 miles a day, minimal strength training, occasional vinyasa power yoga and mountain biking. Water ski all summer long...and summer is so close!!

    How much do you eat average daily? I'm set to eat 1,200 plus about 500 exercise cals, but I'm averaging about 1,000 right now. I'm not used to eating all the time - I'm more accustomed to eating ALOT all at once :blushing: But I know my body will get used to this and I'll be able to eat more cals soon.

    Anyhow, FTR I've only been doing this for a little over a week...so alot of the kinks are yet to be worked out. But I feel great! BTW, goal is between 150 and155...

    Keep rockin' ladies!

    Stay strong!
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