5'4" and shooting for 125 lbs :)

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nphillips0124
nphillips0124 Posts: 72
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Howdy! Anyone in my situation? I'm currently 141 pounds and looking not only to lose weight, but to get in shape. I'm a former cross country runner and have recently started running again (I got 5 miles in today- 5 slow, slow, slow miles), which makes me confident I can reach my goals. My giant problem is my food consumption- ever since I started actually tracking my calories it's been obvious why I haven't been losing weight...

No stress, though! Getting active has been allowing me to make (and want to make) better food choices. :) I could always use some advice and friends on here!

Here is a picture of my from March 16th- I think I look a little more toned now, but what difference can a month really do? ;)

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  • juliexiuu
    juliexiuu Posts: 118
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    You look really good
    I'm also shooting for the 125 range
  • LC128
    LC128 Posts: 7
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    You Look great! :) keep up the good work, muscle memory is a lot more amazing than we realize :)
  • michalawm
    michalawm Posts: 2
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    I'm with you trying to get back to 125 for my 25th birthday, it's so amazing what your body remembers from old work out styles. 5 miles is 5 miles no matter how long it takes!
  • nphillips0124
    nphillips0124 Posts: 72
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    You look really good
    I'm also shooting for the 125 range

    I think it's a good goal :-)
  • PaigeStephenson
    PaigeStephenson Posts: 19 Member
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    I'm with you ... 125 and I'd be happy !! Enjoying the exercise is key I'd say.
    5 miles! GO GIRL!!
  • nphillips0124
    nphillips0124 Posts: 72
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    You Look great! :) keep up the good work, muscle memory is a lot more amazing than we realize :)

    Tell me about it! I was amazed how I just fell into form and breathing patterns again.... too bad my muscles don't remember to not be so tired! haha
  • nphillips0124
    nphillips0124 Posts: 72
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    I'm with you trying to get back to 125 for my 25th birthday, it's so amazing what your body remembers from old work out styles. 5 miles is 5 miles no matter how long it takes!

    You got it! It took me over an hour (more like an hour and fifteen minutes).... but dangit it counts!
  • moepwr
    moepwr Posts: 349 Member
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    I am the same 5'4" and aiming for 125 lbs! Add me if you like and good luck with your weight loss!
  • nphillips0124
    nphillips0124 Posts: 72
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    I'm with you ... 125 and I'd be happy !! Enjoying the exercise is key I'd say.
    5 miles! GO GIRL!!

    I agree! Exercise is definitely the solution. I feel like it's slower to lose weight while you're also building muscle, but the wait is worth it :)
  • awal2069
    awal2069 Posts: 101 Member
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    I'm 5'6" and want to get to 125 as well!
    Good Luck ladies... I really have to change up lifestyle... its just so HARD to break habits.
  • Jordyncg
    Jordyncg Posts: 1
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    5'3" and shooting for 120, never realized how bad my eating habits were until i starting tracking my calories!!! 15 pounds to go!!
  • KristynStephens15
    KristynStephens15 Posts: 861 Member
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    We are very similar. 5'5 143lbs aiming for 120-125. But I eat like a 300lb man. Feel free to request me, and best of luck in your journey!!!
  • kelif5959
    kelif5959 Posts: 202
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    I'm 5'4" as well and am aiming for 130 (currently 163). I'm in the same boat! I've been working out but ignoring my food intake (until this past Monday - WOWSER it adds up fast). Well, good luck hitting your goal! I'm new here too so feel free to add me! :)
  • vguynes
    vguynes Posts: 794 Member
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    You really look great. I'm 5'3" aiming for 129 pounds. I'll decide from there if I want to go any lower. Right now, I weigh 135 pounds.

    Congrats on your success!
  • karinaes
    karinaes Posts: 570 Member
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    whoo! congrats!

    i'm just under 5'4" and ~120 lb. and i fee great! best of luck! :drinker:
  • thetrishwarp
    thetrishwarp Posts: 838 Member
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    Not really related but I LOVE your top. I remember seeing it, wanting to buy it, and they only had size XXL left :(


    Related....I'm 5'5" and my goal is up around 130-135. :) I started at 184 and am now hovering around 149 but I'm confident that weight will look good so long as I continue to strengthen my muscles.
  • Confident120409
    Confident120409 Posts: 73 Member
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    I am 5'1 and aiming for 120 pounds. I just want to lose weight and see how I look a long the way. I do not want to be to skinny and look unhealthy. its my goal to be toned and healthy looking
  • JackeyC
    JackeyC Posts: 2 Member
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    I'm 5'4 1/2", so I round up to 5'5". :laugh: I'm currently my heaviest @ 161 lbs & I'm shooting for 130 lbs. I just started really watching what I eat & exercising... thanks to myfitnesspal Looking forward to being healthier. Congratulations on the 5 miles... slow or otherwise, that's pretty impressive.:smile:
  • prettygirlhoward
    prettygirlhoward Posts: 338 Member
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    I'm 5'4 and the smallest I ever weighed was 135 so that's my goal weight but 125 would be a great challenge!!
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
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    I was in your situation last year, but I'm about at goal.

    5'3" started at 146 lbs.
    Now ~123 lbs ish and a little more muscley.

    I'm crazy, I eat a lot, I party hard and I work hard.
    But I also have lots of good knowledge and am certified to teach fitness classes :-)

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