ANy other shorties (5'0" to 5'5") on MFP

Wow, everyone here is actually below my goal weight. I was 125 lbs at 17yrs being a competitive gymnast & equestrian. When I got more active & started doing work outs in the gym, I was 135 lbs at my most healthiest & amazing shape. I am 5'5", 43 yrs old, and currently 194 lbs (my fault, chocolate, injury couldn't exercise - bad bad bad), and so far I've lost 4 lbs. My goal weight is 140 lbs. I am medium boned, and before you laugh at that, If you can wrap your index finger & thumb around your wrist & still have lots of room, fine boned... can they touch no problem? regular - is there a bit of a gap, medium, is there a large gap? large... growing up, I could just touch, small gap, even at my best. People were always surprised at how big my watch straps & bracelets are/were. I also gained a lot of weight due to the medication I was taking for neurological pain from my injury. I've weaned myself off that, and the "puffy-ness" is just not there anymore.

Anyway, I just wanted to say to be careful of weight! Take your measurements & get your body fat count! That is a big consideration as well. A healthy individual needs anywhere from 17 - 26% (depending on age). Also, muscle weighs more than fat. If you are lifting weights & toning, your toned muscles will take up less space (lean, tight & toned), but will weigh more.

You know yourself best, and I wish you all the luck. I've just seen it too many times people trying to get to a weight they were when they were 17yrs old, and most of the time, that will not happen, esp if you never exercised before.

Best wishes to you all!

Hi everyone. I am 5'3'' and currently 210. I weighed 245 when I started in August. I would love to be 170 by summer. My goal weight is 140 which is the heavier side of my BMI.

I am 5'4 136 pounds. I am trying to loose 16 pounds to weight a total of 120lbs by early May 2012! Best of luck to all of you!

Hey everyone I'm 5 on the dot I started three months ago at 189 when my friend mentioned mfp weeks later and we joined the gym and I joined at 183 . I gained my weight after my second child this is the heaviest I've been and can't really complain cuz I've always gone up and down ...what I have done is hit the gym drink lots of water but when I want juice I have it just half a cup and if I'm still thirsty drink water just to kill the craving ...I also eat what I want but in portions and i try to avoid fast food and make dinner more often ..I've added vegetable to my meals and well I've always been addicted to fruits especially mangos and pineapples lol ....I currently weigh 160 and was hoping to hit 135 for my birthday next month on Feb .2012 but after Feb id like to see how I feel with that weight and tone and if I feel my frame size needs to loose more I will ..and nice to meet others my height cuz we all know being short is not easy and the shorter u,are and bigger the worse u,look

I'm another one at 5'2" and at my heaviest...today I was thrilled that the scale ready 156.5 instead of the 157/158 it has been in the last week or so. I've got three kiddos at home as well and will be turning 40 in jus a few weeks. My short-term goal is to get back under 150 by March and by summer I'd like to be closer to 140 and even under, since I haven't been under 140 in about 8 years. After baby #2 I was down in the 130s and was quite happy there...I don't think I'll ever see the under-110 I was back in college and that's okay. Feel free to add me!

I'm 5'2" & weigh 134. I would like to get to 115-120 by summer. would love friends with similar goals.

Hi there! I'm 5'4. I started 2011 at 148. I started 2012 at 122.

Ideally, I'm looking to lose at least another 10 pounds and more importantly, add muscle and lose inches!!

Please feel free to add me!

5'3"!

5'3 147lbs. This is my second week. I was at 150 so I'm glad I'm actually making progress. I would like to be in the 120ish range in the next 6 months. Good luck shorties! I know I need it

5'3" and 132... i was 148. Tip to those of you really struggling: Get your thyroid checked! It has made all the difference in the world. Apparently mine was shutting down on me after 3 kids, so losing any weight at all has been exciting. This site does help! It basically makes you accountable for what you eat, which is what a lot of people pay money for at places like Quick Weight Loss.

I am 5'1 and I am currently at 144.8. I am looking to get to 120 hopefully by then end of summer.

5'5", 170 pounds. I had our second child in July. I figured, why start a weight loss program before the holidays and right after a second C-section. So, here I am. The lowest I ever weighed (in my adult life) was 145, so if I hit that, I'll be happy enough. I would like to lose more, but I should start somewhere.

5'3" and 117. Would like to be 110 by summer.

Being short is the pits. You get NO calories! My maintenance is what most people diet on!!!!!!!

I know it seems unfair, but it is in proportion. My husband has 6" on me and gets to consume almost 1000 calories more a day. But that being said you need to look at the WHOLE picture. He also weighs about 60 pounds more than I do. Heavier = more calories burned just 'being' or maintaining. Our bodies are little furnaces, more mass=more energy used/needed.
btw, 5'5" and 169 lbs -quite a way to go yet ( joined Sep '11)

Hi everyone! I'm 5'3" and weigh 148. My first goal is 133 (my weight on my wedding day). Feel free to also add me as a friend because I need the encouragement too! :flowerforyou:

I am 5'3 132lbs and am working to be 120 right now. I am still nursing my 8mo old so not really focusing on weightloss just healthier habits.