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So far, it's not working for me! :( I am 5'1". 108/109lbs and had been losing 1lb/week for the past couple of months on 1200 cals until I hit a 2 week plateau and it was recommended I upped my calories. I've done so, and in the past 2 weeks I have gained over 3lbs. I'm hoping this is a temporary thing because it has been…

Hey, I am about 8-10lbs from my goal weight! Feel free to add me.. it has definitely got harder! :)

Hey! I'm 20 and 5'1" with about 10lbs left to lose- feel free to add me :)

I'm having this problem right now... I was losing about 0.5-1lb/week until last week when I gained. So I upped my exercise, running about 12miles per week, and was extra-diligent with calories (eating them back but not going over), and I haven't lost any weight or inches! Does anyone know why this would be? Or what I…

The best advice I ever got when starting to run was - start off much slower than you think you should be going! I tried the couch to 5k programme and found it really tough, then I tried again without it and just jogged at a slower pace. I have only been doing it for a couple of weeks and am already jogging for 5k (albeit…

Thank you, that is so helpful. I will definitely look into some pilates DVDs :)

You look amazing! I am in a similar position to your "before" picture and would love to know how you toned up your abs so well?

Not sure how well this fits in, but this is something I once heard Will Smith say during a kid's awards show, I think it's really inspirational - especially the first part: “The keys to life are running and reading. When you're running, there's a little person that talks to you and says, "I'm tired. My lung's about to pop.…

Why is that? I do some strength training, but like I said I can't afford to join a gym and I don't have access to heavy weights, so its really just strength training I can do in the flat

Thanks, I will definitely look into that! I love running and I feel bad when I don't feel as though I've pushed myself so I am reluctant to cut down, but I will give it a shot!

Haha! yeah I'm around 109 lbs after todays weigh in.. what are you doing to tone up?

Hey! So I am 5'1, 20 years old, and 111lbs (as of last weeks weigh in!) I'm trying to lose the last ten pounds or so, being really short I don't carry weight well at all! I am seeing that there are a lot of people who know their stuff on here so I was hoping for some help. I carry most of my excess weight around my…

I am in too! Great motivation!

Thanks everyone for the advice! I completely understand your frustration! I've only weighed in twice so I'm just hoping that I won't slow down even more (but we will see on Monday!) I was just a bit shocked at first what with some people saying they're losing 2, 3,4 lbs per week. Do you find that you are noticing changes…

Hey! so I am 5'1" and was hoping for some advice.. I am 20 years old and weigh 115lbs, trying to lose between 10 -15 lbs in the next four months. I do cardio (hiking) 4-5 times per week and I also do some strength training during the week. I am keeping within 1200 cals per day, and eat back my exercise calories, but I am…

So we have pretty similar goals :) how much are you losing per week right now? I have only started weighing myself again this week and I only lost 0.8lb. Obviously its better than nothing but I was wondering if thats normal for a small girl or are you finding it easier to lose more? just want to make sure I'm on track for…

I'm 20 and I had a similar problem.. I went to my doctor but I found that he wasn't very sympathetic and he gave me the whole "it-will-right-itself-in-time" speech which wasn't very comforting. I would recommend you to take Biotin and/or Kelp tablets.. You can get them at any vitamin store. I think different people have…

Also she has problems with her hip from an old injury and says the power plate hasn't caused it to worsen, but it probably depends on the individual

Hey! So my mum has a power plate (she is 51 and in very good shape for her age). Anyway, she swears by it. I've tried it once or twice before when I go visit her and it is definitely tough! There are different positions you can do in order to strengthen different parts of your body. I can tell you personally that I found…

Thanks for your responses! I am already watching my calorie intake and doing some cardio (hiking) 3-5 times per week so I'm not expecting miracles or anything.. but it seems like its a really great way to get back into running I used to go jogging a couple of years ago but I overdid it and ended up with an injury. I tried…

Hey! So I am 5'1" and 20 years old I'm trying to lose weight before the summer because I have a job as a lifeguard (eek).. I'm currently 116 trying to get down to somewhere between 100-105 probably.. Really just want to feel confident in my bathing suit! I've only really just started recording my weight the past couple of…

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Oops, and I am 5 ft 1 !!

Hey! I am 20 years old CW: 116 lb GW: around 100 lb Would like to lose weight but also tone up a bit! I am aiming to get to where I want to be by Summer so feel free to add me if you have a similar goal :)

Hey! So i am about 5'1" and weigh 116 pounds... it doesn't sound like a lot but I'm sure you'll agree that extra weight is always harder to pull off as a short girl! I am working as a lifeguard this summer so I would really like to be more toned, weight isn't a huge deal but knowing my body I'd probably have to drop about…