Any 5'6 tall ladies start at around 230 and lose 80+ lbs?

SWhite0513
SWhite0513 Posts: 7
edited November 10 in Success Stories
I would be so grateful if you could share your photos with me. I am really needing some motivation these past few days.

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  • sarahbetherck
    sarahbetherck Posts: 270 Member
    I wish I had taken pics but I was way too embarrased! I am 5'6" and started at 235, now I'm at ~191 (depending on the day...or the moment!) Still going down I hope. My short term goal is 170 and I'll reassess from there. I have a lot of lean mass so I'll never be tiny by any means! I'd recommend getting your body fat tested -- it opened my eyes up as to what's really going on in my body and how what I'm doing food and exercise-wise is affecting it! Oh and measure too!! Measuring for me is always way more encouraging than the stupid scale who I argue with constantly ;-) Good luck!
  • blissfuldrake
    blissfuldrake Posts: 128 Member
    Hi! I'm 5'7" and weigh 216 by my scales. I started out at 228. I just posted some recent pictures of me, just go look....and friend me if you want.
  • I started at 240, I am 5ft 6 and my goal is 150. That would be a total loss of 90lbs. I started the day after xmas 2011. I have lost about 31lbs so far. This site is amazing, I am totally addicted.

    You have been such a great friend to have. I really appreciate sharing with you. Thank you so much for giving me support and being so kind :)
  • kimberlilynn
    kimberlilynn Posts: 56 Member
    HI! I'm 5'7 and started at 235. I'm now 198. That's 37 lbs in 12 weeks. :) I have pictures in my profile at 6 weeks and 12 weeks.

    It's hard work but it can be done!! This site is wonderful.
  • erilynbmore
    erilynbmore Posts: 42 Member
    I'm 5'7" and am around 230 now. I started around 350...
  • DakotaWyatt
    DakotaWyatt Posts: 2 Member
    No pics yet, I started at 230.2, now sitting around 220.....hoping to get to 150ish, so about 80 pounds to lose in total:) This site is great for motivation and support.
  • Cosmic_Unicorn
    Cosmic_Unicorn Posts: 150 Member
    I'm 5'6", started around 210 though. It honestly might have been higher though. I was too afraid to weigh myself until I'd lost a bit.

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  • Aphreal
    Aphreal Posts: 103
    I was 225 and same height. I will add you. My photos are in my photo album here :)
  • im 5'6.5 i started out at 290! iv only lost 7 pounds so far but my long term goal is 138, im hoping to drop at least 50 by july! i have some before pic's that i took and i will be taking new pics every month so if you like you can friend me and maybe we could compare or something!
  • sveltelady
    sveltelady Posts: 33 Member
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  • http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/416781-size-6-wow

    Click on this and you will see my before and after photos! I am down 73 pounds! 5'6" started some where around 214 !!

    Em

    oops wrong link... here is the one with pics!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/423543-70-pounds-down
  • sveltelady
    sveltelady Posts: 33 Member
    I have started again back at 280 my short term goal is to get back to the 250 I was before health issue nasty medication and steriods took over. Today I am learning the tools to be able to eat properly even during days when I am to sick to even think of eating versus days I am feeling a little better and starving.

    Lets do this thing..I hear all my clothes calling...
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    YUP! Me too! 70 pounds down, 30 to go!

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  • iheartyarn
    iheartyarn Posts: 141 Member
    I am 5'6" started at 226, and am down to 198 now... from a tight 16 and am now comfortably fitting into a 14

    starting..

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  • I'm just over 5' 6" tall, the before picture is me at about 215lbs (in my riding pants, probably not the most flattering look lol!), and the after is my current weight which is 140lbs. Hang in there! :)

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  • Michelled1919
    Michelled1919 Posts: 39 Member
    This is very encouraging!! I'm 5"6', starting weight, 218...my goal is 140!! Looking at your pics has me motivated even more!
    You look great!!!
  • mistylee0104
    mistylee0104 Posts: 95 Member
    I'm 5'7" and I statrted 230ish. I am currently 155. My profile pic is me now :)
  • nibbynoo
    nibbynoo Posts: 250 Member
    5'6 and 230 so same :) i want to get down to 170 and reassess also. i started a year ago but then had some financial difficulties and had to live on pasta for a year! bad times!
    back with a brand new rap this time though :)
  • jbpretty
    jbpretty Posts: 221 Member
    I'm 5'6" and started at 228 pounds, but now as I write this I'm sitting at 144 pounds. My profile pic today is just a facial split after I'd lost 82 pounds. I have a few more to go but I'd really like to tone up a lot.
  • ClareB13
    ClareB13 Posts: 202 Member
    Haven't got any photos but I'm 5'6, started at 237, I'm on 218 now and aiming for around 150 eventually. Feel free to add me if you want and we can motivate eachother along the way!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I'll bump my halfway pics. I'm only 5'4" though.
  • MrsGreenTea703
    MrsGreenTea703 Posts: 300 Member
    I'm 5'5 and I started out at 247. I haven't taken any recent pictures, so here's my progress report. =)

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  • tsmith8
    tsmith8 Posts: 37 Member
    I'm 5'5 and started at 224 and have only lost a few pounds, so no pics yet. It would be great for me to see some pictures also!
  • LOL Wow, the title of this thread was oddly specific. :)

    I started out at 237 and once upon a time, I got down to 154. I think I have a large frame though because it was absolute torture to lose and then maintain. I didn't get down that low using the healthiest way, but it was only to initially get into the military quicker because the place I worked at was laying people off like crazy and I knew the owners didn't think much of me. After that, I vowed I would never do it again unless my career depended on it (and I can't imagine how this would ever happen).

    Strangely enough, I gained back the last several pounds I'd lost using the unhealthy way (shocker, right?). So, I'm here again. Not that I mind talking to all you awesome peeps. ^o~

    But alas, I have no pics. :(
  • 2012slimjim
    2012slimjim Posts: 66 Member
    Hi there, I'm 5 ft 6 and started at 210. I currently weigh 196.5 but am aiming at around 145 ... Thats 65 pounds total. Good luck xxx
  • kristypie
    kristypie Posts: 102 Member
    I'm 5'5" and my highest weight was 228 a couple of years ago. I started MFP last Jan at 214 and got to 189 by last fall, but fell off the wagon for a few months. I restarted Jan. 2 at 195 and I'm currently 182. I plan on taking some "during" pics in about a week. Any of you are welcome to add me for support!

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  • Thanks, everyone!
  • patricac
    patricac Posts: 255 Member
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  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    I'm 5"6 also

    SW: 242.
    Weight in picture- 167

    Before

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    After

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