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  • Hey everyone!

    I'm just shy of 5'4. I'm pretty athletic, but have kinda fallen off the train here thanks to the holidays and other stresses. My biggest problem is that once I start eating junk, my will power goes out the window! I hold most of my weight in my lower body (butt and thighs), and every added pound on my body is equivalent to 10 or more pounds on my taller friends! Anyways, I lost some weight training for my half marathon a few months ago after being fed up with my weight (the highest it had been). I am hoping to run a full marathon in 18 weeks as a goal for 2012! (Hoping I can meet my goal weight while training for the 26 miles).

    I hope that we can all provide support and reach our goals together! Wishing everyone the best!
  • rukia30
    rukia30 Posts: 81 Member
    Hey everyone!

    I'm just shy of 5'4. I'm pretty athletic, but have kinda fallen off the train here thanks to the holidays and other stresses. My biggest problem is that once I start eating junk, my will power goes out the window! I hold most of my weight in my lower body (butt and thighs), and every added pound on my body is equivalent to 10 or more pounds on my taller friends! Anyways, I lost some weight training for my half marathon a few months ago after being fed up with my weight (the highest it had been). I am hoping to run a full marathon in 18 weeks as a goal for 2012! (Hoping I can meet my goal weight while training for the 26 miles).

    I hope that we can all provide support and reach our goals together! Wishing everyone the best!

    I so look fwd to supporting eachother! All of feel free to add me as a friend. I'm so glad I found this board!!!!
  • finding_my_way
    finding_my_way Posts: 174 Member
    Hi all, I'm 5'1" on a good day, CW 135.4, have dieted on and off for the last few years, losing 70 pounds total after many times of see-sawing. I am at the lowest I have been since I was a teenager and hoping to reach 115-125ish by my wedding in May. Here's to all of us shorties!!
  • claram5415
    claram5415 Posts: 512 Member
    Hi! I'm 4'11, 127 pounds. Looking to get down to 120 or below but most of all decrease my percentage of body fat. Glad to have a group like this!
  • ginabalch
    ginabalch Posts: 8 Member
    Hey, I'm 5'1'' and considered morbidly obese. I'm trying to take it one step at a time instead of a fad diet this time. I want to quit squeezing into a size 20 jeans and not want to vomit when I look in the mirror prior to a shower :)
    SW: 233
    CW: 230.4
    GW: 130-160--Not sure because I've never been below 190 that I can remember.
  • t3hsandy
    t3hsandy Posts: 54 Member
    Hi! I'm Sandy, I'm 5'2 and I weight 159.1 pounds (72.2 kg - I only know that because I set my scale, by accident, to KG instead of LBs). Mayyy sound out there (it does to me; if I didn't experience it myself, I don't know if I'd believe it) but I gained all of the weight (I was 137 before) in one week. Monday I fit into pants I had since I was 12 and by Sunday I couldn't get them up my thighs (which has the bulk of the weight). My diet has always been consistent, my exercise routine has never changed and the only factor added was birth control so I got off of that since it just wasn't worth the complete destruction of my body and self-esteem. I hated my body up until I hit 19 (2009) and I JUST started wearing and feeling comfortable in Capri's when this happened.

    Right now I'm focusing on starting an exercising habit before I work on a dieting habit since I don't want to move things too fast and have it bite me on my big ol' butt later on.

    So yea... Hi! =3
  • Hi, I'm Alyx. I'm 5' 2.5" (I like the extra half inch :happy: ). I was 175 when I joined a little over a year ago but now I'm currently 135 (I think... I haven't weighed myself for a little over a week... I left my scale home when I went back to the dorm- getting it back tomorrow though). I'm not really sure what weight I want to get to... at this point I need to concentrate more on toning and doing more exercise. I just want to get to what ever weight is healthy for me and look good. Feel free to add me if you want. :smile:
  • Hi all! I'm 5'4 and 150(ish) pounds (was 175). I would like to be in the 115 to 120 area but have my goal set to 120 for now. Just started here less than a week ago.
  • claram5415
    claram5415 Posts: 512 Member
    Welcome to MFP! You'll get a lot of support here, although of course, it really only works if you want to put in the effort. Good luck!
  • Saragre
    Saragre Posts: 42 Member
    Hi all. I'm 5'0" in the morning (I shrink a bit as the day wears on), weigh 179 and am 45 years old. I would love to talk with people who are working with the same challenges. Feel free to add me. :)
  • bowties_r_cool
    bowties_r_cool Posts: 66 Member
    Hey! I am 5'3" give or take a few centimeters. At my highest weight over 3 years ago I was 190+ (I don't really know for sure because I refused to get on a scale I was so embarrassed.) I dropped at least 50 pounds in 2009-2010. Then my grandfather passed away and I slipped.:sad: I gained another 20 something pounds. I remember getting close to 170 (was around 163-164ish) when reality set back in beginning of 2011.:noway: It was time to truly take care of myself and not allow stress to ruin my life. My boyfriend has been the biggest support and motivation for me all this time. I am currently at 138!:bigsmile: With a potential proposal on the way :heart: (he has hinted) I want to be fit and fabulous for our wedding, and the rest of our lives! My goal is to lose another 20 something pounds. We shall see how it goes :smile:

    Good luck to all of us here! Shorties Unite! :drinker:

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  • Hello fellow shorties, I'm *tink*, I'm 4'11 3/4" and weigh too much. I want to lose weight and get healthy....I want to live to be 100 so I can go to Disneyland on July 17, 2055...THAT is my ultimate goal! And I need to be a HEALTHY and VIBRANT 100 so I can go on the rides and get around the park without a wheelchair! I know I won't get there being overweight with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Are there any other big Disney fans out there? Is there anybody else out there who does not eat cheese? (OMG I hate cheeses with every fiber of my being...I didn't get this way eating cheeseburgers or lasagnas!) I found this sight on the recommendation of my nutritionist at Kaiser. I just welcomed my first-and-only grandchild this past holiday season....I want to be fit and fine for my granddaughter Liliana, too! She's going to want to go to Disneyland, too! SHORT PEOPLE ROCK!:flowerforyou:
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    Yup...you do. What a hassle.. it should automatically appear when you post, huh?
  • mcrim5
    mcrim5 Posts: 18 Member
    Hey all! I am 5'2 on a good day and 21 years of age.
  • Hi all

    I'm 25, 5'4, I started last week and so far have gone from 211 to 209 lbs. I have a target of 150lbs :) Hoping to get under 200 by the end of April.
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    Do you notice everything is always 1" higher than you can reach? I hate that.

    We totally have a different perspective on weight loss. Five pounds can make a huge difference and maybe that's the way we should look at it - five pounds at a time.

    I would like to lose 37 pounds. That's a little over 7 5-pound losses. I can lose five pounds seven times!

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  • tracybarnes1
    tracybarnes1 Posts: 54 Member
    :happy: Hi ya'll, I am 32 mother/wife of one spunky 5yr. girl and a super hot man! lol

    SW: 153 (Feb. 2011)
    CW: 116.8
    GW: 110

    I am 5'3" (I consider this average height).
    I just had my 1 year anniversary with MFP on Feb. 3rd., I lost all my weight from Feb-Aug 2011, and kept it off this whole time...Now I'm greedy and I want to lose 6.8lbs more :tongue: Add me if you would like!!!
  • Hi Guys,

    I'm new around here, but it sure feels nice to see some people who are around my height that I can relate to. I've been trying to lose a few extra pounds but it just seems like they don't want to budge! Grrr. I'm 4'11.5" (yes, that half inch is important to me, lol) and weigh about 123 pounds. I've been at this weight for a few years, and no matter what I do I never seem to gain or lose any weight. I'd love to get back into the 110-115 range since that's where I felt my best. Hoping you guys can be my motivation! :)
  • Slimtara
    Slimtara Posts: 44 Member
    Hi Folks,
    IT REALLY WORKS

    I have been on here since 01.01.12 as a firm new years resolution and just wanted to say as a way of encouragement this is the best most effective weight loss I have ever ever achieved.

    You reap what you sow - so get involved with making pals, (add me as your first if you are shy) commenting, chatting and adding to forums it really is a motivational strength.

    I started at 10stone (141lb or 64 kg) and am now at 9stone 5lbs (approx 131 or sub 60kg) over 57 days.

    The difference is incredible! I hadn't really considered what that extra weight looked like (I am curvy any how) but I have realised that us shorties don't need to lose much to make a real difference.

    I am now in a position where getting dressed for work is tricky as none of my work trousers fit!

    So my message to you newbies is simple - Come on in: it really works; with help and support and diligent logging of my sensible meals; I can see my target weight in sight!

    I hope to meet you on your weight loss journey, good luck!
    Tara x
  • Hello everyone! I am Lindsay and I am sporting a whopping 4ft 9 inches! I am 26 years old and have had a significant weight gain over the last year and a half. It is so difficult being short when it comes to gaining weight, because we compact it in a smaller space! I cannot wait to shred this weight and be back to my 100-110lb body! :)

    CW: 125 (fluctuating, due to just starting)

    GOAL: 110

    Everyone have a great day! :)
  • amberntay20
    amberntay20 Posts: 28 Member
    Hey everyone! my name is amber and I just had my 2nd child two months ago. I am 4'11 and currently weight 128 my goal weight is 110-115.
  • arkansascountrygirl
    arkansascountrygirl Posts: 234 Member
    Hi all! my name is katie . I'm 5"4 inches tall. I am 37 years old ( well in 2 1/2 months)

    I started out at 220 pounds. I am at 190 pounds. I accept my height as the other lady said but not my weight
  • susieq101178
    susieq101178 Posts: 305 Member
    Hello all

    33 yr old female
    5'3"
    SW: 162
    CW: 158
    GW: 127 (UGW: 120)

    As I am sure we are all painfully aware, carrying extra weight on a smaller body can be a bit tougher. It is definitely more obvious when we gain. I get really excited to see others my "size" because their success helps me to determine where I stand in my weight-loss battle.

    Best of luck to everyone on this journey toward being healthier and happier. :smile:
  • smoki01
    smoki01 Posts: 9
    Hi,
    I am 4'8", and 48 yrs young. I have started losing inches but the weight keeps fluctuating. Good luck to all of us!
  • niknak2308
    niknak2308 Posts: 315 Member
    Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:

    I'm Nikki, mummy to 2 gorgeous kiddies, here to lose the extra I put on during my pregnancies.

    Starting weight: 183lbs post baby, lost some and then gained it back! Joined MFP October at the same weight
    Current weight: 156lbs
    Goal weight: 130ish (am happy to weigh more if the inches are on my side!

    Feel free to me - please send a little message saying where you found me :)
  • cinsuccess
    cinsuccess Posts: 333 Member
    I'm Cindy. I have struggled with weight my whole life... basically losing and gaining the same 50 pounds over and over. I realize that I have to be more accountable for my choices and the only way to do that is to know more about how many calories I consume and how many I burn. That's why I joined MFP last month.

    5' 3 & 3/4"
    SW: 203 (July 2011)
    CW: 166
    GW: 130
  • kboggs6763
    kboggs6763 Posts: 35 Member
    I'm Kim. I have really struggled with my weight since the birth of my first child almost 22 years ago. I am 5'1", my highest weight 219...current weight 154...Goal 1: 125...Goal 2: 115.
  • xsaribarix
    xsaribarix Posts: 26 Member
    Hi, Sara (Sari) here :)

    H: 4'9''
    SW/CW: 157
    GOAL: 77 (80lb. total loss)

    feel free 2 add :)
  • pduckworth
    pduckworth Posts: 133
    Hi guys!

    5'1"

    SW: 132
    CW: 129.4lbs
    GW: 100lbs

    Currently working on eat better and I am on my first week of Insanity. Feel free to add me :D
  • DyanCB
    DyanCB Posts: 138 Member
    I am Dyan and glad to find this group as being shorter makes this weight thing even more challenging.

    SW: Jan 2011 125 (been as high as 180, as low as 105)
    CW: 120
    GW: immediate - 115 (got there last summer!), long term 110-112