fit-and-fun-sized-those-under-5-4-for-November
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Hello ladies! I am 4'10" and 3/4 (gotta get that in LOL). I started about a month ago at 138lbs and as of this morning is down to 126 lbs. I started 30 DS on the first of November and I am loving what it's doing to my body.0
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Hi Everyone! How is your week going?0
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I think I am going to go to maintenance calories. I have bounced betwee 116 and 117 for the last 6 weeks. (I am 5'2") I think my body is happy at this weight. I have been doing a lot of strengthening exercises and am working on "toning" up. I think I need to change my focus to that and off of weight loss. Anyone have any experience with these changes?0
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I think I am going to go to maintenance calories. I have bounced betwee 116 and 117 for the last 6 weeks. (I am 5'2") I think my body is happy at this weight. I have been doing a lot of strengthening exercises and am working on "toning" up. I think I need to change my focus to that and off of weight loss. Anyone have any experience with these changes?
Beaner- Congratulations on being at weight! That is awesome.
My week is has hectic as ever, but I have been starting to get in some exercise on a regular basis. I use to do 30 minutes every day and I hope to get back to it.
Xmommy - Welcome - good luck with your 30 DS program and I look forward to hearing how you are doing with it.
This week has been hectic. At least I have been able to get in some exercise. I still managed to get a couple of the pounds I had put back on off.
One day at a time is how I'm looking at things.
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I think I am going to go to maintenance calories. I have bounced betwee 116 and 117 for the last 6 weeks. (I am 5'2") I think my body is happy at this weight. I have been doing a lot of strengthening exercises and am working on "toning" up. I think I need to change my focus to that and off of weight loss. Anyone have any experience with these changes?
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Im 5'2 just hit my goal weight but us short ppl have to stick together.... it is challenging being short; 10lbs on us looks like 25lbs...lol
WORD! I'm barely 5"3 and those 10 pounds here and there add up quick! I have just reached the part where even 5 pounds is making me fit into my clothes differently and my face looks different! From 135 140, to 140/145 is SO noticeable to me and others!!! I am looking forward to getting back to my normal weight of 115ish!
Let's do it together all! 0 -
I'm 5'2" and unlike some of you have emotional support. My hubby and I are both doing My fitness pal. I do strength training 3-4 times weekly & try to walk 5+ miles daily. I find mixing up your exercise routine helps.. add some rope jumping, dancing,etc.
My biggest problem is chocolate. I love to eat a few pieces of dark chocolate daily, but they equate to 180 calories each. I just try to add a tiny bit more exercise into my day to acount for the calories.
I do not/ will not count any calories on holidays--especially Thanksgiving & Christmas!
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Hi All you fun-sized ppl:bigsmile: Iam 5.2"...5.3" on a good day and have about 10ish left to lose! Would love to join in the fun:laugh:0
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I would love to join in. I'm 5'0 and have lost about 25 pounds so far. My goal is to end up between 108 and 115. I am currently at 128 and have done the majority of my weight loss on my own, but as of recently I have been lacking motivation. I cannot seem to get myself up in the morning to get to working out. Is there anything that you do in particular to keep you motivated? Do any of you take pre-workout supplements?0
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I'm 5'3" and just started my journey, I want to lose 80 pounds by September 29,2012 when I am taking myself to Disney World! I have already lost 6 pounds and am so excited!!!0
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Hi everyone, I'd like to join in, I am 5' 3" and just starting, need to lose about 60 lbs. Been big for about 5 years now, so I dont expect it to go away in a blink..want to be healthy again. Used to weigh roughly between 110 to 120 but now targeting 130 first, at least that will put my bmi back in the normal range instead of obese...
No specific plans yet, just eating within calorie allowed and then start exercising three times a week for this first month. Maybe will rev up exercise plans next month. For now, planning to make the small changes permanent and becomes a daily habit for me..hopefully that will steer me in the right direction. In the past I planned too much but always had difficulty following through.., so this time time, its different, will start small and hopefully I will make it.
Good luck to all the fun sized gals here, we can do it!!0 -
Hi Everyone,
My name is Tanya and I am 5'2". I will be happy to loose about 10 pounds so far and then I'll see how much more I want to loose. I am hopeing to loose the 10 pounds by February when I will be going to Punta Cana on Holiday. I am at 145 right now. I have been fluctuating from 142 to 145 for like 2 months now so we will see. With winter approaching I have noticed that I am getting a little lazy with excercise. I am pretty good with my calories for the day so I know I have to work on the excersicing. Would love the support of this group.
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I hurt - in a good way. Raked a whole bunch of leaves on Sunday and did an intense martial arts workout (focus on upper body) with my husband on Monday and my arms, shoulders, back muscles are all still sore. Did squats yesterday and now everything is sore. There is something awesome about knowing you put your all in a workout particularly if you can still feel it days later:bigsmile: HAPPY BURNING, everyone.0
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Hi all. I'm 5'1". I have been using MFP since May 2011. In August 2011 I started with a trainer 2-3 times per week. I have recently reinjured my back and had to take a week off of training. I have been gaining and losing the same 5lbs for the last 3 weeks. So frustrating! I started physical therapy on Monday. I have a 6 week course of 30min sessions as well as excercises to do at home nightly. They said I injured the muscles that wrap my spine causing a lot of pain that neither advil, aleve, tylenol or vicodin help. Hopefully continuing to lose weight and working out will help. I'm looking for any support you all can provide and I am here for any support needed.0
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I'm 5'3" and just started my journey, I want to lose 80 pounds by September 29,2012 when I am taking myself to Disney World! I have already lost 6 pounds and am so excited!!!
That's a fantastic reward!...0 -
I hurt - in a good way. Raked a whole bunch of leaves on Sunday and did an intense martial arts workout (focus on upper body) with my husband on Monday and my arms, shoulders, back muscles are all still sore. Did squats yesterday and now everything is sore. There is something awesome about knowing you put your all in a workout particularly if you can still feel it days later:bigsmile: HAPPY BURNING, everyone.
That is awesome! Some people are unable to appreciate the joy of being sore from a workout. Keep it up! You are doing a great job!0 -
Hello everyone,
I promise to read the posts and catch up tomorrow.
To make a very, very long story very short.....my teenage son and his girlfriend ran away Thursday, but are back home safely. Now, today I feel like I can get back on track emotionally which leads to healthy eating and getting exercise.
Hopefully, everyone is doing well and good luck this weekend.
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Jeannie, I'm sorry :sad: to hear that there have been more challenges with your son. You are such a great mom and you never give up on him.
:explode: :grumble: :noway: :flowerforyou: after too many days and weeks of riotous living, I'm doing an Isagenix cleanse day today. I'll get a lot of exercise walking the dogs since hubby is out of town so he can't share the walks. I also plan to do some sit down chores and maybe take a nap or at least lie down for awhile and read a novel :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0 -
Hi I am 5"3" (almost) have lost 60 lbs since January I have about 10 more to go I feel great! I even quit smoking Woo Hoo0
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Hi I am 5"3" (almost) have lost 60 lbs since January I have about 10 more to go I feel great! I even quit smoking Woo Hoo
Hi Judy - Congratulations on quitting smoking AND loosing weight! Those are two of the hardest things to do and you did them both.
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Does anyone thinks it’s weird that I am happy to keep my weight around 230? I know it’s like a BMI of over 40 but to get the calorie deficit I need to lose weight is starting to need some depravations that I just can't live with. It’s not like I am bummed about having to give up soda or something; I have already cut that down to like 2 12oz cans a week, back from 2 a day. My diet isn’t all that great and it consistently tips past the 2000 calorie mark, but at least at that calorie count I don’t feel like I have to skip a meal to stay on target. When I do the “eat lots of fruits and vegetables” I still go over the limit, even if all I do is roast the things with Pam and salt & pepper . Eating is a pleasure that can last most of your life, I don’t think I should have to forgo it almost completely to get to an “approved” weight, mediacal or social.
Based on the weight and clothing size I was in high school, I would have to drop another 70lbs before I would even drop another pant size; I have no high blood pressure, diabetes, heart, or breathing problems, any joint problems I have are in my hands and not my legs or back. If you take the BMI out of the equation I am in perfect health. Am I crazy for being willing to maintain at 5’-1” and 230 lbs?0 -
Love this board. I'm a generous 5'1". And like every other "fun-size" (love that phrase btw) weight shows up right away. And some people don't seem to understand that my short legs just can't keep up with them unless I'm running. I will definitely be coming back to this board.
I have 60 lbs to be satisfied but more to be happy. I've let myself go the past couple of years but I'm getting back on the treadmill..literally. 0 -
I'm 5'3"--5'3.5" if I really stretch myself out. I always thought I was pretty tall
oh well, anyway I'd personally liket o lose 10-15 lbs by next march/april when weigh-ins are for the PFA.
@ Chshirekat-it's all up to you. I personally wouldn't want to be that weight but if you're happy with it and there are no health problems because of it then go for it.0 -
Does anyone thinks it’s weird that I am happy to keep my weight around 230? I know it’s like a BMI of over 40 but to get the calorie deficit I need to lose weight is starting to need some depravations that I just can't live with. It’s not like I am bummed about having to give up soda or something; I have already cut that down to like 2 12oz cans a week, back from 2 a day. My diet isn’t all that great and it consistently tips past the 2000 calorie mark, but at least at that calorie count I don’t feel like I have to skip a meal to stay on target. When I do the “eat lots of fruits and vegetables” I still go over the limit, even if all I do is roast the things with Pam and salt & pepper . Eating is a pleasure that can last most of your life, I don’t think I should have to forgo it almost completely to get to an “approved” weight, mediacal or social.
Based on the weight and clothing size I was in high school, I would have to drop another 70lbs before I would even drop another pant size; I have no high blood pressure, diabetes, heart, or breathing problems, any joint problems I have are in my hands and not my legs or back. If you take the BMI out of the equation I am in perfect health. Am I crazy for being willing to maintain at 5’-1” and 230 lbs?
From a personal stand point, if you are happy with yourself at 230, then you are happy and I do not see any reason why not to maintain. From a health stand point, I don't believe its worth all of the potential risks associated with having a bmi that high. Though you might not have any health issues now, maintaining that weight with your height could very well create issues down the road.
As far as the calorie count issue, I think a lot of it comes down to will power...and an over all adjustment. Currently, you are not used to eating less calories a day. I know when I first started, it was very difficult for me to stay within my range because I felt so hungry when I didn't eat as much. Limiting the calories a day is not about limiting the meals you eat...its about adequately portioning your meals throughout the day and eating lower calorie foods so you can eat more of them.
Instead of eating three main meals, have you tried eating 6 small meals throughout the day?0 -
I have tried eating 6 times a day, the problem I found is it means eating while working and I don't have the attention span for it. For example, I make instant oatmeal for breakfast every work day morning, I start it at 8 and generally finish it between 9 & 10, and most of the time heat it up at least once. I was literally eating all day while I tried spreading everything out, by the time I was able to break my focus to finish 1 snack it was literally time to start the next. It's even worse on weekends. Without the mental stimulation of working, I don't get hungry at all, most of the time on weekends I eat meals because the clock is telling me I haven't eaten in six hours or more. I just can't split my focus enough to remember to eat multiple times a day.
I know it sounds like I am making excuses, but I have tried to do this, I have set alarms to remind me to eat, but short of wolfing any food down, it is easy to start eating, but I don't finish before the next one is due. You would be amazed on how long it would take me, if I am working, to eat a 2 1/2" diameter apple. I once brought a sandwich and probably chips or something to work for lunch and figured I'd eat it and work so I'd get a 1/2 hour of over time, I started it at noon and hadn't finished it by the time I left at 5. I can't split my attention between task that require any amount of motor control.
Yeah, woe is me.
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I'm 5'3" and just started my journey, I want to lose 80 pounds by September 29,2012 when I am taking myself to Disney World! I have already lost 6 pounds and am so excited!!!
That's a fantastic reward!...
I think so too, I got to go there in May for my college graduation present with my family. Unfortunately my family didn't enjoy it quite as much as I did, partially because my siblings are still quite young and get tired quickly. That is why I am going by myself, so I can stay in the parks as long as my heart desires!
Update on my weight, I have now lost 9 pounds!! YAY!!!!0 -
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: ChshireKat,
It took me until I was over 60 to get to a place where my weight and my health were more important to me than anything else. Your pain and frustration sound a lot like what I experienced through most of my life. I worked at eating healthy and exercising for many years and that's what probably kept my weight from getting beyond the 180's but never any lower like I thought I wanted. I balked at counting calories or logging my food or giving up certain 'treats". I can't explain what caused me one day to decide to plan my food for the day and stick to the plan no matter what. I guess I just got tired of not succeeding in an arena where others had succeeded. As long as you are asking questions and being mindful of your eating you are doing good things for yourself. Stay open minded to new ideas and you'll find the right path for yourself.
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Hi everyone I actually just joined. I am trying to lose weight by april 1sth so that I can join the Navy. I have been wanting to go in scense I was 9. I am now 11 years later actaully almost able to go in. the only problem is that I have to be a scerten weight to join. I have 40lbs to loss by april. I have lost 5lbs already this week and the week is not even half way over yet I'm so excited.0
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Hi everyone I actually just joined. I am trying to lose weight by april 1sth so that I can join the Navy. I have been wanting to go in scense I was 9. I am now 11 years later actually almost able to go in. the only problem is that I have to be a scerten weight to join. I have 40lbs to loss by April. I have lost 5lbs already this week and the week is not even half way over yet I'm so excited.
Welcome......take this journey one day at a time, stay open minded to new ideas, and never, never, never give up
Barbie from NW Washington
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November goal----walk for an hour with the dogs every morning even in the dark and cold
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."0 -
Hi all.
I am very frustrated because I have been gaining and losing the same 5lbs for about 5 weeks now. I have been working out and eating ok. I am proud of myself for winning the Bally's Weightloss Challenge. It was a 6week challenge and I lost a total of 12.9% of my weight in those 6 weeks. My husband came home for 2 weeks from Afghanistan. I definately did not eat that well at dinners but breakfast and lunch were fine. Yesterday I started a new goals:
Goal #1: losing 10-15 lbs by mid January when my husband comes home for good.
Goal #2: I want to be comfortable in a bikini by late March for a cruise.
Goal #3: Be able to run 5 miles by late April.0
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