Who is 5'1-5'2
KatesJourneytoLookGr8
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Who is 5'1-5'2? What is your weight goal? How many calories do you take in? For clean eaters what foods do you eliminat
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I am 5'2. Unfortunately I currently weigh 169.8 but I am 6 lbs down from my SW and highest weight EVER.I'm taking this whole year to do a life change and lose 50 lbs. I really want to get down to 125. That was my average weight +/- 5 lbs before I 't college (I'm graduating in the spring). It is insane how much weight I put on. The stretch marks are the saddest part.0
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I am 5'1 and at my heaviest point I tipped the scale at 202. Yikes was I big! Now I am at 165 and looking to reach 125, that is my healthy goal. It has been tough, I work in a medical office so finding the time to eat healthy is a chore, but I cut out my sodas and started keeping water, dried fruit, and veggies on hand so I could munch a little here and there through the day. Hope this helps.0
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My goal weight is 145-150 (I'm weigh heavier than I look) and I eat about 1700-1800 calories a day. When I used to eat clean, I eliminated high sugar items, processed foods (breads, tv dinners, etc). I don't eat 100% clean anymore. I'm probably 60-70% now.0
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I am 5'2", my goal weight is 130-135. I like to have curves and look toned. Currently I am pregnant...so in a few months I hope to get back down to that weight.0
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I'm 5'1 1/2/ goal weight 120 but i'll be happy at 135, as of today im 149 / if i exercixe 1800 cals tops if i dont, then 1200 -1300 / i eat everything that is home cooked, nothing processed. I enjoy the occasional slice of pizza, baskin robbins ice cream and whatever else i desire, all in moderation of course.0
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I am 5'2". I am set at 1200 calories, but I rarely get there. I have about 10 pounds to go for my goal weight. How about you?0
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I am 5 foot and started at 132 my goal is 115. I currently am 123 and stuck there. I am supposed to eat 1200 cals a day. I eliminated all pops and juices. One of my main snacks is a hard boiled egg or carrots with homemade hummus.0
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I guess I'm supposed to net at 1200 calories, which is what I've always tried to do whenever I wanted to lose weight. I'm currently having trouble reaching that though because I don't have enough healthy food in my house this week and I have been working out without eating the calories back? Haha in theory weight loss is simple but I feel like it's tricky if you want to optimize it. Also, I have always had a huge sweettooth and I havent had any sweets in the past 2 weeks and my cravings are basically gone. Several years ago I lost 20 lbs on the South Beach Diet and my sugar cravings went away then too, so I guess it is just an instinct for me to lower my carb intake? I haven't really mastered my plan yet haha.1
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I'm 5'2". My current weight is 145 lbs, down from 150ish. My goal weight is 120 or, if I can make it happen, 115 like I was in highschool. But I would be happy with 120. My maximum calorie intake is 1200 calories a day. Some days I come within 100 calories of it, some days I'll only eat 600 or so. Since throwing out all the bad things in my house, I find when I'm home on the weekends, I tend to eat better just because I don't want to get dressed to drive and get some gross fast food or something.0
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@Southern Girl-- No worries sweets! I was in your SAME boat this time last year. November of 2010 I weighed 170 pounds I lost 30 pounds with Jenny Craig but weighed 200+pounds after graduating college.
I maintained 120-130 from June 2011 until present but still feel like I have some weight to loose, especially after the holidays!
I would love to compete because I lift 3-5 times per week and need something to help keep me motivated
Thanks for all the suggestions just was curious what others goals are what goals I should set.0 -
Im 5'2 and I currently weigh 168.4, which is my HIGHEST weight EVER!! I lost about 30 lbs almost 2 years ago and I have obviously slacked on my health. I cut down my red meat intake, pop, and sugar, doubled my fruits and vegetables, and protein shakes are helpful. I also exercised 5 times a week but that included walks in the neighborhood with my dog and weight lifting. I am a little discouraged but the more I log my foods into my diary the more obvious it is that I need to keep going. My goal calorie intake in 1330.0
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I got down to 120 but had trouble getting past that point. When I weighed that I was cutting fruits and carbs pretty low and it was very difficult for me to maintain. Right now I think my BIGGEST goal is to achieve a balance. Looking to set realistic goals in 2012 that I can maintain.
Sometimes I get nervous that when I have "off weeks" which I am not proud to say but those happen and I gain 5-10 pounds that I will be the same girl.
However, it seems I am able in most cases to take the weight off, it's just not healthy for me when those cheat meals spiral into weeks.0 -
I'm 5'1
current weight 120, goal weight 110. I feel like my body refuses to go under 120. I have basically cut out all sugar (except fruit) and most breads. Main foods I eat are yogurt, peanut butter, sweet potatoes, chicken & fish, salads, sometimes ezekial breads. I've been doing 1200 cals/day for about 3 weeks.
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Im 5'1, I weighed 116 when I started getting serious about toning....I'm approximately 1131bs now and my goal weight is anywhere between 108-110lbs with muscular thighs, abs, arms, and back. Therefore, regardless of how many calories I burn, I try to keep it no more than 1340. Im looking into bikini competitions just to see how well I can do! :drinker:0
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Kit Kat -- I had that same problem. Was suggested to me to cut all fruit and breads but it was very difficult I felt hungry all the time and much more irritable with that low amount of carbs in my diet.
@Mocha what does your diet look like? What has helped you stay lean?0 -
I'm 5'1" and my goal right now (just 2 lbs away!!! :happy: ) is just to have a normal BMI at 130.9, and then drop a few more to get to about 125, which will give me a little breathing room!
My calorie limit is set for 0.5 lbs per week, which is right at 1360 per day right now. (I started at 1200 calories per day, but couldn't lose any weight until I increased it...Strange, I know!) I limit my carbs to around 150 grams per day because of hormone issues. I do tend to eat a lot of fats, mostly from nuts and dairy, and I don't really expect that to change, unless I have to. I exercise 30-45 minutes 6 days a week and eat back all but 100-200 calories.0 -
i'm 5'2 and can have 1310 calories a day0
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I'm 5'1
current weight 120, goal weight 110. I feel like my body refuses to go under 120. I have basically cut out all sugar (except fruit) and most breads. Main foods I eat are yogurt, peanut butter, sweet potatoes, chicken & fish, salads, sometimes ezekial breads. I've been doing 1200 cals/day for about 3 weeks.
Similar problem here. I'm 5'2" and have been stuck at 116 lbs for a while. I'd love to get down to 110 at least. I'm at 1200 cals/day and I eat pretty well, but I think I need to exercise more in order to make progress.0 -
I'm 5'1" and I eat about 1200 a day. I'm currently 124 after getting to 121 before the hoildays... My highest was 154 in July 2010 and I've been working since then to lose the weight. My goal is 115 but like a lot of you have mentioned I'm having trouble getting below 120 and the weight is coming off sooooo slowly since I got to a normal weight. How much do you all lose per week on average? I'm starting to wonder if 115 is unrealistic. That's what I weighed in high school (I'm 27 now) but I was barely eating then so I'm not sure it's attainable while eating healthy.0
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Kit Kat -- I had that same problem. Was suggested to me to cut all fruit and breads but it was very difficult I felt hungry all the time and much more irritable with that low amount of carbs in my diet.
@Mocha what does your diet look like? What has helped you stay lean?
I was told by one of the other MFPers that if I replace one of my meals with a low calorie protein shake, that will help me with fat loss and toning. So I've been doing that along with doing cardio and strength training exercises 5-6 days a week. I also eat a small salad as one of my meals. My only full meal is at the end of the day (hours before bed time).0 -
I eat about 1000-1200 calories a day plus exercizing. I seem to be doing pretty well though and my BMI keeps going down! Don't need to change anything as of yet.
GW: 105-110
CW: 117
SW: 128 (138 right before birth)
Height: 5'1"
Age: 29
Sex: Female0 -
I'm 5'1
current weight 120, goal weight 110. I feel like my body refuses to go under 120. I have basically cut out all sugar (except fruit) and most breads. Main foods I eat are yogurt, peanut butter, sweet potatoes, chicken & fish, salads, sometimes ezekial breads. I've been doing 1200 cals/day for about 3 weeks.
Similar problem here. I'm 5'2" and have been stuck at 116 lbs for a while. I'd love to get down to 110 at least. I'm at 1200 cals/day and I eat pretty well, but I think I need to exercise more in order to make progress.
Yes maam. Increase your intensity in your workouts.0 -
I'm 5'1, 5'2 on a good day (in heels, lol) My SW: 191 highest ever! CW: 161 so 30 pounds down and still at it! GW: 130. Once I hit that mark then I will try to lose more, but for now that feels like a stretch. I eat about 1200 a day and work out 5 days a week. Most of the time I don't eat back my exercise calories, but if I'm feeling indulgent or like I "earned/worked hard" for something I will. I tried eating clean, paleo diet, south beach, etc and I found I was a VERY grumpy and cranky person when I couldn't have something. So now I have to work hard for it and even then only have in moderation. Love Zumba, Running, biking, strength training...if any of those are the same for you feel free to add me!0
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I'm 5'1" and I eat about 1200 a day. I'm currently 124 after getting to 121 before the hoildays... My highest was 154 in July 2010 and I've been working since then to lose the weight. My goal is 115 but like a lot of you have mentioned I'm having trouble getting below 120 and the weight is coming off sooooo slowly since I got to a normal weight. How much do you all lose per week on average? I'm starting to wonder if 115 is unrealistic. That's what I weighed in high school (I'm 27 now) but I was barely eating then so I'm not sure it's attainable while eating healthy.
Increase the intensity in your workouts. Lift heavier...run harder...burn more calories.0 -
I am 5'2. My goal intake each day is 1230 calories... and I work out 3 times a week for about 30+ minutes then on the days I don't I do light, moderate pilates. lol I do eat pretty clean. Majority of what I eat is, natural... nothing that comes in a box or bag unless its lettuce or yogurt.. plus I drink tons of water... 2 liters or more a day!0
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I am 5'3" and I eat 1200 calories a day or at least that's my daily goal. My high weight was 150lb and I'm down to 145lb as of this morning. I was down 10 lbs but slacked over the holidays and put it all back on. My goal is to get down to 125. It's gonna take some work, but I know I can do it if I just commit...WILL POWER!!0
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I know I could lose weight more rapidly if I started exercising more but I just have no desire..I can't stand the gym. no desire to go at all. I walk the dog at a fast pace, sometimes an hour an day, thats all I want to do! am i lazy? lol. Its winter here in Chicago, in the summer I love to get out and run the dog. So i'll probably start that in a couple months. I think my metabolism is just stuck and probably needs a boost. I generally have eaten healthy my whole life and have maintained 120 for the last few years.0
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I am 5'1 and now weigh 153, down from 164. My goal is 135 at age 51, lower cholesterol and BMI readings as well. When I was younger I went down to 120, but that is not a requirement to me now. My calories range from 1200 to 1440 depending on the day. When I just had it 1200 all the time, I quit losing, so I break it up now between higher calorie days and lower and started losing again. My goal is 1/2 to 1 pound a week. I gained a couple of pounds over the holidays to work off now though. I don't limit anything so I don't want to feel like I'm on a "diet", but my portions and choices are so much healthier now. I try to limit sugars and breads. Also, logging my food everyday makes all the difference for me to not have cheat licks, bites, and tastes adding up to way more than I should have to continue to lose weight. I am also adding in some walking/exercise to tone up and help the weight go down too.
I'm glad you posted, as being on the short side, the pounds look like more than they are, at least on me it shows up right in my tummy! Good luck to you on your journey and glad to share with you!0 -
5'2" - for me no exact goal "weight" because scales are way to inaccurate to tell you true body composition. I have a range, about 10 lbs less then I am now. But I may change that.
Rather I am aiming for rough bodyfat range, which I will reevaluate as I go also.
I want good muscle definition, but softness, and some carving in the abs. getting close.
Right now, I am at least one- two sizes "smaller" clothing wise, then when I weighed this weight before.
Difference is, I have more muscle mass now, so I am leaner, tighter, more toned, and look better naked, then I did before
Thats my goal.
I am curvy, and have always weighed heavy, because of muscle mass from athletics.
And I never wanted to get to the recommended "official" range for my height, as when I get there I loss my curves, and face looks gaunt. Smallest I have been is a Junior size 7, 120 lbs, and I don't like it. No curves, to many sharp edges. Size 8 is nice. I am 8/9 now. (Junior) But much firmer and tighter.
I do not personally eat all clean. Thats not my goal, and I do not feel its necessary to get me where I want to be. I do choose nutrient dense foods options, so I meet my macro range, which for me, protein is the biggest concern. 40/30/30 is my rough range, my biggest concern is high enough protein levels. (1 gram per lb lean body weight)
I do try to make good food choices, but we do eat some processed foods, sugar, white flour etc, and junk food on occasion. Just stay in our macro and cal ranges. I also have a free day once a week. I add food in my diary, but often good 1000 or more over, and may eat anything. Pizza, Theater popcorn and soda, whatever I am craving that day. Next day, back on track.
Works well for me and my family, and we meet our cal goals, and are very healthy, and feel satisfied, not deprived. I have no forbidden foods or food groups in my diet. But do use moderation.
I started MFP at 1200 cal, lost weight but stalled out, then slowly tried upping cals, staggering cals, eating more exercise cals, working out more or less etc. Changing things up.
Nothing worked for more then a lb or two, then I would stall again.
I now use the Olivia Method, which is MFP, but you just use it a bit differently, and that is working better for me I think. I currently eat about 1500-1600 or so cals a day, eating back some exercise cals. With the Olivia method, you track it more based on end of day, end of week amounts eaten/ left. I eat mostly the same all days, workout or not, except my free day.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/408674-the-olivia-method-the-cool-new-way-to-set-up-your-mfp-go
I lift heavy 3 days a week, 45-55 min. I have HIIT, or intense cardio for 45 min to an hour at least 5 days a week. I never goto the gym, I workout all at home. P90x, P90x2, and treadclimber are what I use and like now. But also have used and like Rushfit, Chalene Extreme, and others.
I don't love exercise - but I LOOVE the results. You just make yourself do it - just like brushing your teeth. Its a daily habit.
Its cool at 47 to have people think I am 35. LOL, and to shop in the junior dept, single digit sizes, and look good in swim ware.
I typically workout twice a day, 5 days a week, once on day six, one rest day.
Unfortunately, that seems to be the only way I am able to get the last fat stores off. I am older at 47, and have seen some studies that older women, need 60 min of exercise a day, just to maintain.....yuck. I have lost almost 60 lbs total over a few years, starts and stops here and there. Tweaking things as I go, to see what works for me.
Anyway, this is what works for me. Not everyone of course.0 -
I am 5'2 and currently weight 199.4 lbs, yikes it is very scary to see that in writing When I started MFP a week ago I was 205 and I am consuming 1300 calories and working out every day (1800 calories with my exercise calories). I am completely embarrassed and humiliated that I look like this. I haven't told a single person I know that I am doing MFP, seems like when I tell people what I am trying to do, I put too much stress on myself to lose lots of weight because people are always watching me and I fail SO BIG. So trying something new here and so far so good. I really enjoy the community posts, they are extremely helpful and everyone is so pleasant, it's nice.0
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