Ladies - 160/170 trying to get to 130-ish

Looking for ladies with similar goals. I am 169lbs 5'5" and lost almost all of it before but it found me again!
So I am trying to lose around 40lbs...no real goal date in mind just doing it one day at a time :)

Feel free to friend me or just post here.

This was my last time here....33lbs lost
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Now I am back up to my before :( All that hard work wasted!!
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  • skintite
    skintite Posts: 2
    I sent u a friend request since we have the same weightloss goal. I'm trying to get back to my weight before having my baby. I gained 80 lbs!!! 5'7" 160lbs goal 135lbs.
  • I'm a little higher up. Before my pregnancy, I was 180 and then sky rocketed up to 220. Three years later, I am at 198. Now, I have been dieting for the last two weeks and exercising. I am now 186. My goal is to be down to 140. Can I join this topic?
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
    I'm a little higher up. Before my pregnancy, I was 180 and then sky rocketed up to 220. Three years later, I am at 198. Now, I have been dieting for the last two weeks and exercising. I am now 186. My goal is to be down to 140. Can I join this topic?

    Absolutely!! The more the merrier :)
  • Connie48
    Connie48 Posts: 190 Member
    I'm back after being away for a LONG time..I too need to lose at least 40lbs....just wish I could stay motivated. I love to exercise, but eat too dam much.
  • tangoa24
    tangoa24 Posts: 27
    I have a similar goal (5'6 and 175 trying to get down to 130) but this is my first time on MFP. I've been logging in everyday and it has made me hyper-aware of how many calories I consume. Would love any suggestions on some low-impact workouts you all can give. I'm not exactly a gym person.
  • akm2007
    akm2007 Posts: 5
    I'm now 173 and would eventually LOVE to be in the 130's, I'd even be happy in the 150's as a first goal.
  • direwolfprincess
    direwolfprincess Posts: 261 Member
    I am about 150 trying to get to 125. The problem is I am 5'2 so the weight really shows on my small frame. I felt I looked the best at 125. Trying to get motivated with this site and become conscious of what I actually eat. :)
  • Lizlicious2187
    Lizlicious2187 Posts: 178 Member
    Hey ladies! I'm 5'5 and at 159 lbs right now...started out around 189. First goal is 140 then I shall re-assess..mainly looking to get my body fat down to around 20% and get toned!
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
    I have a similar goal (5'6 and 175 trying to get down to 130) but this is my first time on MFP. I've been logging in everyday and it has made me hyper-aware of how many calories I consume. Would love any suggestions on some low-impact workouts you all can give. I'm not exactly a gym person.

    Oh I am NO gym person either. Last time around I invested in a HRM (BEST purchase ever!!) and love it, I love to watch the calories burned go up..lol. I also use my Wii. I "Just Dance" with the kids, I did Julian Michaels 30 day shred...well Level 1 and part of Level 2 ;) I also have a treadmill but I MUCH prefer outside. If you are just starting anything helps! Start off slow maybe walking, jogging, bike riding...anything to get you moving!
  • jillyjelly
    jillyjelly Posts: 148 Member
    hey preaching to the choir - now 152 but trying really hard to get to 125 - not easy
  • Jamie0529
    Jamie0529 Posts: 49 Member
    I love my treadmill, use is every morning 1st thing. Only speed walking, but after 4 weeks straight now I feel better and don't huff and puff walking up hills anymore!
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    I have a similar goal (5'6 and 175 trying to get down to 130) but this is my first time on MFP. I've been logging in everyday and it has made me hyper-aware of how many calories I consume. Would love any suggestions on some low-impact workouts you all can give. I'm not exactly a gym person.

    I am the same -- but I got a copy of 30 Day Shred (which MFP-ers recommended highly) and found it very approachable & doable. You don't need a lot of space, and the only equipment required is a set of handweights & a mat if you are working out on a hard surface (but in a pinch you can substitute a towel and some water bottles). It only takes 20 minutes to do the workout, they offer lower impact variations of each workout, and you can level up when you master the level. But I must warn you -- this is a "gateway" dvd -- after you've been doing it for a few weeks, you'll start to want to do more, and you'll miss not working out on your 'recovery' days.
  • I'm 5'6" started at 155 trying to work my way to 125ish. I am at 149 right now.
  • jessw1823
    jessw1823 Posts: 24
    I have a pretty similar goal. Started at 160, now down to 154, but trying to get to somewhere around 130-135. Sending you a request now! :)
  • hawaii86442
    hawaii86442 Posts: 167
    I started at 161--so I can comment. I have been as low as 133-but my goal now is 146.6. When I reach that I will also reassess and go for a lower weight. I want to be healthyand stronger and not have any wiggles and jiggles.
    I have already reduced my blood pressure from 124/90 to 96/70. All things considered--that alone is a good reason to be a MFP member.
    Good Luck to all of you!!
  • Connie48
    Connie48 Posts: 190 Member
    I have a similar goal (5'6 and 175 trying to get down to 130) but this is my first time on MFP. I've been logging in everyday and it has made me hyper-aware of how many calories I consume. Would love any suggestions on some low-impact workouts you all can give. I'm not exactly a gym person.

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  • danadew18nj
    danadew18nj Posts: 30 Member
    i'm currently 170. and i'm 5'4" . this is my first go around with MFP but I have been trying to do WW for the last few months. I am happy I did weight watchers b/c it helped me understand portion control and blablabla but I feel I was either eating way too much or not enough with the system. I am so far enjoying "watching my calories". I belong to the gym and I love going to a few of the classes during the week. I have heard a lot about the 30DS, i'm wondering if its "right" for me?
  • kme2011
    kme2011 Posts: 100 Member
    Omg finally some ladies i can relate too. lol. I'm 5'4 and at my heaviest i weighed 176. I'm currently at 163 but i'm hoping to get down to at least 135. I'd settle for that number. lol. I've been doing "Just Dance" for the xbox and i LOVE IT! I'm hoping that soon i will be able to get the "Zumba" for it and see how that works for me. any of you ladies feel free to add me as a friend. I could use the support from someone who has the same goals in mind.
  • Show_Stopper
    Show_Stopper Posts: 656 Member
    I am 5'3" and 176lbs I would love to be at 130 and I'll get there no pictures yet but feel free to add me:happy:
  • crissyrox
    crissyrox Posts: 94
    Yay finally people with the same goals! I am 5'4" at 168.4 right now, looking to get down about 40lbs or so. Please feel free to add me! Would love the extra support :)
  • natacha305
    natacha305 Posts: 117 Member
    Started at 167 lbs

    Now im 156 lbs


    help me im stuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk what are you eating??????/
  • Kal_n_130
    Kal_n_130 Posts: 119 Member
    I am in the exact same boat as you lol! Lost a bunch of weight then gained it all back :( im 168, first goal is 150, then my main goal is 130-120.
  • Iamthin23
    Iamthin23 Posts: 6
    I'm on the same boat. I need to lose at least 45lbs
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Feel free to add me! I have similar goals too. 5'5" (okay, 5'4.5") and currently 174 (started at 195 and aiming for 125).
  • nancymmorris
    nancymmorris Posts: 310
    I am 5'4" and weigh 160 lbs. Last summer I was down to 142 but gained 20 back this winter. Now back on track trying to get down to 130 lbs.
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    I started at 245, but am currently 164lbs. I am 5'6", I plan to get to 145 ish, so not 130, but if my stomach doesn't coorperate I may just lose more!
  • Crystal0827
    Crystal0827 Posts: 244 Member
    5'0
    Started at 217/219
    Currently 171
    Current Goal 150 by July
    Ultimate Goal 125 By September
    Haven't lost a damn thing in the last 5 weeks. :( tears.
  • ruby_red_rose
    ruby_red_rose Posts: 321 Member
    I am now in my 170s (never thought I would be able to say this because it seemed so far away when I was at my highest). And I will eventually like to be in the 130s. So feel free to add me if you want.

    Best of luck!
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    I started at 260, got down to 147, and now am back up to 167ish. Boo! Feel free to add me, although I don't post all that much.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    We don't have the exact same goals, but I am 5'5. I was 185lbs. Now 138lbs. Looking for 120-125lbs. But we carry our weight differently. I'll show u.
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    I carry mostly in my belly sadly, so I don't have a choice but to go lower. But I would love to b ur friend & support u on ur journey :)