I'm 4'11" and 135 pounds..short people question:

I am with you on this one....hope to see some responses!! (I'm only 5.1!)

I'm 5'1. I saw results when I cut out the sugar (not fruits but added sugar) and the processed foods. I can't see your diary so I have no clue how you're eating. Also I upped my calories from 1200 to 1310 and am losing more weight. I work out 5-6days a week. I do 40mins of cardio (treadmill, bike, stair master) and about 30mins of weight training. I also saw a lot of results from doing Jillian Michael's 30DS and Ripped in 30 dvd, so far I've lost 8lbs and 19inches.

I'm 4' 9" and currently 125. I started out pushing 140 and after the new year decided to get my butt in shape! I'm trying to get down to 115, but I feel your pain. It is definitely harder for us, in my opinion! I've been working out for 5 days/week since then, mixing cardio & weights. I started to see some results about a month or so ago, when all my new work pants that fit are now huge! I read a quote somewhere that it takes 4 weeks to notice results yourself, 8 weeks for close family & friends, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world. Definitely keep going, it will pay off! Us shorties can look good too! ....I know I didn't really answer your question, but it may be muscle, may be water weight, I don't know enough to say. I do know that my weight fluctuates a lot, depending on the time of day, how much water I drank, etc. I'd try and weigh yourself at the same time of day each time. Maybe take your measurements and keep track of your progress that way vs. just the scale? I know I took some "before" pictures a couple of months ago and I can't wait to take some "after" ones when I feel comfortable enough with my loss and see the results side by side! Good luck!

It probably not muscle - from what I understand it is very hard (if not impossible - I'm not sure as I haven't read any research on it yet) to GAIN muscle while eating in a caloric deficit. That being said it is definitely possible and important to preserve the muscle you already have by strength training!

It's probably water weight. Typically if you start up a new exercise regime, your muscles retain water to help them repair, which will show up on the scale as a gain, but is obviously temporary.

My mom is 4'10" and has the same issues. Her body is changing though. Just keep it up, it will come.

Hi there. I'm 5'0 and 133 pounds. I've been vigorously exercising for about 3 months now and dieting for two months. I'm down between 5-7 pounds and it is super super slow for me. I'm 38 and I'd like to get to 125. It literally seems impossible for me! I wish I could just stretch myself about 6 inches.. I'd be all set