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

I'm about 193 right now...down 7 lbs from when I started MFP about two weeks ago. So far I'm doing good but I know as time goes on it's going to be a struggle. A healthy weight for my height is in the 130s so I'm trying hard to get there. I recently got engaged and am getting married next September so I hope to be close to my goal weight by the time I go wedding dress shopping! I definitely could use some more friends on here






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I'm 5'4" started out around 176 worked my but off the last week and now im at 171. im looking to be around 135 :] Another 36 pounds to go! my goal is to be around 155 Aug 6th because im going to Hawaii!

Hi folks, I'm 5'5 with a weight of 170 at the moment. Hoping to lose 30-40 (I have my goal set to 140 at the moment but we'll see how it goes and I might reassess it to less). Feel free to add me! Who knew there were so many of us?

Oops. Double post.

Im 5" 5.5 been my heaviest at 190,got down to 154 and maintained for 2 years,then i went down to 145 at my lowest and after my wedding and honeymoon season im at 165 right now,trying to get down to 140.I have knee problems ,so i do low impact workouts and strength most of the time and eat a healthy 1700 ish calories with every macro well portioned.Feel free to add me too.

I have the same goals, feel free to add me, anyone, would love to have more friends/support on here. I got down to 145ish for my wedding in 2010 but then have gained and am back up...all the way to 173. Would LOVE to see 135!!!

I, too, am in the same boat. I'm used to be 5'2 and 125/130 and now I'm 170. My goal is to be back to 125! Being short really makes every single pound show.

Has anyone made a group yet?

Yes! It's here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/6130-ladies-170-ish-making-it-to-130-ish

I'm at 160 and I have lost over 30lbs already but I want to lose at least another 10-20lbs. I would like to be at least 140lbs.

This is me. Before I found MFP I was up to 182 pounds of blubber and seriously out of shape. I'd abdicated all my eating choices, done no real exercise and loathed who I was at that point.

I joined MFP after losing 12 pounds, and I've lost another 12, found 3, lost 3 found 3 - LOL. I flutuate right now between 158 and 161. I am lifting weights now, because just walking isn't working (my doc suggested it, she agreed that a body build tolerance or adaptability and I'm not working enough muscle parts just walking). My day is jam packed, between work and commuting so a 40 minute weightlifting routine works into my lifestyle much better than going to the gym for 90-180 minutes, and I get a real charge out of the progress I make each time I do my routine! Love the support here!

Hi Matthew, A couple of things could be happening: From the sounds of it, believe it or not, you might not be getting enough calories. Your body may be holding on to the weight b/c it is starving itself. You need calories in order for your metabolism to go up. Add 100 kcals per day for a week and see what happens. Another thought could be that your body might not be getting the right kind of calories. For example; what kind of carbs are you eating? They should come from fruits, veggies and WHOLE grains. Proteins should all be LEAN. Watch cheese intake as well as salty foods. Dairy should be low fat and only 2 servings a day is really needed (especially for a man). Oils should be monounsaturated such as olive, canola, grapeseed oils. Watch all your processed foods too. At WW we have a thing called Power Foods. They are Fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins. Finally water. Drink 8-10 glasses per day especially since you are running so much. A final note is medications. I went off one of my meds and put on 10#. Sometimes our meds can cause weight gain, retention or loss depending on what it is. Oh and one more thing, take your measurments!!! I bet your tightest jeans are fitting better these days...muscle weighs more than fat and takes up less room, ergo less inches! I hope this helps. Good luck.