fit-and-fun-sized-those-under-5-4-for-February 2012

jam0525
jam0525 Posts: 1,681 Member
edited November 9 in Motivation and Support
Hello everyone,

Sorry. I thought I had started this on the first.

This group is for those of us shorter in stature. While loosing weight, changing life styles is hard enough we find that we have extra issues and frustrations.

Welcome to all new comers who wish to post here and welcome back to all of those who have posted here before. We are a flexible group and try to post an update at least once a week.

MFP is suggesting that forums move to groups. What do you think? Forum or Group?

Jeannie
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,615 Member
    Hi Jeannie,

    Didn't realize your were another tiny-but-mighty. Generally I prefer the forum format but since I'm new to this one will abide by the majority.
    hugs,
    Barbara
  • Shorty here too! :)
  • MeliciousGibson
    MeliciousGibson Posts: 248 Member
    Wow, I just barely snuck in on this one at 5'3"! Wonderful!

    I guess I really have no preference for group or forum....I'm just happy to be here!
  • sandy729
    sandy729 Posts: 232 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm 5'2"
  • mslack01
    mslack01 Posts: 823 Member
    I'm 5ft 2 1'2....notice I put in that extra half an inch! LOL!
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    Fit-and-Fun-Sized & Tiny-but-mighty, love it!


    I'm 5'0" :) Love to meet all of you!
  • Hi everyone! 5'1 1/2 here. I started at 163, I'm currently 154 and my goal weight is 135. Feel free to add me! The more supporters, the better!
  • 5' 1 1/2" here!
  • BrienJD
    BrienJD Posts: 541 Member
    Are short guys invited????

    I have mixed feelings on forum or group. Groups are more targeted, but then you run the chance of narrowing the knowledge pool too much. Now that in and of itself could be a good thing or bad depending on your perscpective. Forums do offer a wider range of interaction, but sometimes it's harder to focus on more specific problems, experiences etc. :tongue:
  • kcgslp
    kcgslp Posts: 203 Member
    Hey ladies! (woops Sorry....and gents)
    5'3
    Group or forum either works for me!
  • I am 5 foot even ..maybe 5.1 if I reallly stretch my neck up lol
  • miss_magzy
    miss_magzy Posts: 58 Member
    HEY ALL! I am 5'2 and 3/4 :)
  • hockeymom95
    hockeymom95 Posts: 157 Member
    Under 5 feet! Do what ever is easier to post in forum or make a group! Whatever works!
  • jcg926
    jcg926 Posts: 38 Member
    5'2" here!! This should be fun! :)
  • kak2m4
    kak2m4 Posts: 167 Member
    Hi all! I'm 5'0", goal is 110, at 129 right now (as of my weigh-in this morning)!

    I don't really care re: forum or group, whatever we need to do. Any other fit-and-fun-sized ladies (and gents!) feel free to add me.
  • Michelle_Murray
    Michelle_Murray Posts: 56 Member
    Hell All!

    I'm 5' even. I started MFP at 176 lbs one year ago. I'm down to 137 lbs. I have 12 lbs. to go to hit my goal weight. Now it's coming off slower... HELP! lol

    Forum or Group doesn't matter to me.

    Anyone can feel free to add me too. :)

    Michelle
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    I'm 5'4" and I never thought I was short. :grumble: I guess being taller than my mom and my grandmother gave me extra confidence. I saw somewhere the height range for petite and thought it was a typo. Then I see everyone here talking about it being short. I guess I'll stop the denial.


    Hello my name is Donna and I'm short.
    :bigsmile:
  • I'm 5ft 2 1'2....notice I put in that extra half an inch! LOL!

    me too, 5'4.5 ... all I ever wanted to be was 5'5... don't ask me why... I feel so cheated! :smile:
  • sjum
    sjum Posts: 20 Member
    Okay I always say 5'3 and 1/2 but now I'm just 5'3!! :-D
  • Hi guys! I'm 5'3". New to the site, so I'm not sure whether groups or forums are better... doesn't really matter to me. (I know, that's a huge help, right? Seems everyone feels the same way.)
  • babyfatbegone
    babyfatbegone Posts: 42 Member
    @jam0525 I don't know the difference between a group and a fourm so it doesn't matter to me. For the month of February, I've been and will be doing the fitness circuit (jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, pushups, ect.) Last month was a little rough with both my kids' birthdays and two weeks of visitors. I'm a little afraid to get on the scale, but I know I've gained a few. I'll try and kick it in high gear for the Sunday weigh-in. =)
  • sandown12
    sandown12 Posts: 648 Member
    5ft 2 ;)
  • Hi everyone - I'm 5'4" - my goal is 1404510, 140 pounds, love 45, size 10. Struggling so far, need all the help I can get.
  • kts_11
    kts_11 Posts: 32 Member
    I like the groups personally, but whatever.

    I'll claim 5'2" and a half :)
    with heels that's a different story!
  • jam0525
    jam0525 Posts: 1,681 Member
    Are short guys invited????

    I have mixed feelings on forum or group. Groups are more targeted, but then you run the chance of narrowing the knowledge pool too much. Now that in and of itself could be a good thing or bad depending on your perscpective. Forums do offer a wider range of interaction, but sometimes it's harder to focus on more specific problems, experiences etc. :tongue:

    Hi Welcome!

    Yes, gents are welcome here too.

    Jeannie
  • Buddhasmiracle
    Buddhasmiracle Posts: 925 Member
    I'm 4'11''. I may be mistaken, but i think there are other shorty groups, and that's not to say that another can't be started. I don't have an opinion one way or another as far as group versus forum.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :flowerforyou: Jeannie, thanks for getting us started for February.:bigsmile:

    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I have been posting on this thread for a long time and my fitness has improved a lot during this time. After reading "Younger Next Year for Women" and "Strong Women Stay Young", I have added a strength training routine that is challenging and easy to follow. I have gradually added time to my daily walking of my frisky poodles so now I walk them for two hours each morning.


    :bigsmile: I am happy with leaving this as a thread. I am part of two teams right now......one team has over 100 members and fewer than ten are currently posting......the other has almost 100 members and only about a dozen are posting on a regular basis.....I think a group would be great for a smaller group of people who are already committed to staying connected with each other.

    :bigsmile: It would be great if everyone would post once a week or so and share what their fitness goals and experiences have been
  • 321blueeyes
    321blueeyes Posts: 279 Member
    Happy February!

    :happy: Good news to start off the month - went for a "dunk test" today & happy to report that I'm down to 22.5% body fat. One year ago I was 19 lbs heavier and 30% body fat! Hence the dedication to MFP... it works! :happy:

    5'2-1/2 on a good day, currently checking in at 137 lbs. and trying like heck to work my way down to an even 130 lbs. I fully expect it will take the better part of the year to shave off those last 7 lbs... especially since my regular activities have been tossed overboard.

    I'm very active & love to run, however have been having some big problems with my hip & back (genetic) so the Doc has cast a shadow over my race plans. I'm not banned entirely, just supposed to go real easy... However, I start physical therapy next week, so hopefully it will WORK & I can avoid back surgery later in the year :ohwell: and then eventually work back up to my running schedule.
  • hey everyone!!! 5' 1" 1/4. new to MFP
    currently at 153 and my goal weight is 125
  • r1ghtpath
    r1ghtpath Posts: 701 Member
    hi!
    i'm 5'3" and i'm pretty new here :-)
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