Question for 5'9" - 5'10" females

I know we all have different bone structures and different levels of activity, but i was wondering how tall women manage to maintain their weight? I was also wondering what caloric intake you all aim for and also how much physical activity you incorporate into your daily routine?

I am a 5'9.5" female. I find i feel my best around 150lbs (currently 155). Because I am so tall, however, I can pack the food away. I would say that most days I consume around 2,000 calories, whether or not i work out. I like to incorporate exercise into my lifestyle doing 2-3 hard workouts a week burning around 500 cals and then a few moderate workouts a week that include taking my dog on a jog/walk and maybe doing a set of pilates. I would say that overall i workout about 4 times a week. 

At what weight do you tall women feel your best and what have you been doing to accomplish this?

Heya

I am a 5"8.5, and probably small/ medium build. I currently weigh 142/3 and am trying to get down to 130, my goal weight, and see how I feel with that, possibly lose a bit more...I see what you mean about the 2000cal thing, if I have a busy day (no work out but just rushing around, shopping or maybe going for a walk etc) then 2000 calories is ideal to keep me satisfied all day, but as I'm currently trying to lose I TRY and never go over about 1500 a day, and on a work day (I have a desk job so very sedentary!) my goal is always about 1200 cals, although all the little bits and pieces seem to add up and I end up going over.

Also, for us tall girls I don't think 1200 is really quite enough, I often find myself feeling a bit dizzy during the afternoon when I'm really strict and stick to 1200. It sounds like you're doing a lot more excersize than me though (well done you, I can't stand it!) so I'd say being so tall and so active you def need a bit more.

Basically so far all I've been doing is keeping an eye on my calories throughout the day, my biggest weakness is dinner, I love having a big plate of spaghetti/ curry and rice/ pizza (insert alternate carby food here) so I try and stick to 500-600 calories throughout the day, which means I can come home and have what my husband's eating and know I've got a good 600-700 cals to spare. I know it's not the smartest way of doing things, but somehow it keeps me going during the day, knowing I can have a lovely dinner later. Of course it doesn't always work out like this...:-(

My scales are ridiculously inaccurate, so I'm not going to weigh myself again until we get some proper digital ones, but I can tell I've lost a few pounds just because my stomach is a bit flatter and my face has a bit more "shape" to it.

xx

I am right there with you when it comes to big dinners. Sometimes I can easily rack up 1,000 cals just at dinner alone! ESP when eating out. To eat this many calories in one sitting seems absolutely horrendous to me, but i'll be the 1st to admit that it happens. I have only recently upped my physical activity in an attempt to lose the few extra pounds i'd like to shed. Normally i prefer to do moderate to light activity about 3 times a week, which normally includes taking a leisurely walk with my dog, maybe jogging a bit, or doing some pilates. Occasionally i like to sweat, but mostly i prefer relaxing forms of exercise. I think i was down to 145lbs at one point last summer and boy did i feel FABULOUS! I would love to see that number again and feel that good! I would be extremely satisfied at that weight, even though i don't mind where i am at now.

I am 5'9.5 and 132 lbs. I have a small frame and prefer to be on the skinnier side...just the look i like=) I eat about 2000 calories a day and work out 5-6 times a week. I do at least 30-45 mins. cardio and 30 mins of strength training. I've estimated that my workouts (cardio & strength together) burn around 800-900 calories. Id rather bust my butt at the gym and eat some fun food than try and limit my caloric intake too much.

Hi! I'm 5'10'' and was 150 (before my vacation last week) but it is easiest for me to maintain on 2000 cals at around 150 plus or minus 5 pounds. I would love to get back to 140 but it is harder for me to stay there and I have to eat a lot less. Even when I up the exercise I still stay at around 150 but notice less on the scale but more loss in inches. 

I exercise 5-6 times a week alternating running, yoga, and lifting. I feel like I don't care as much about reaching my goal weight as long as I see inches lost and feel strong and energetic. If you haven't already measure yourself (hips, waist, bust, thighs, ect) and keep track of inches lost as well. 

I am 5ft 11" and weigh 137 lbs.  I feel comfortable at this weight but still working on toning up.  I do 3 to 4 intensive 50 minute spin classes per week, I find that is plenty for me for 'gym' exercise - I also walk my dog and take the stairs at work.  I eat around 1800 - 2000 cals per day on non spin days and about 2200 - 2300 on spin days.  I love food - which is why I once weighed in at 180 lbs in November 2008!  I find that if I eat 1600 per day, I can lose weight but that is not my aim at all.

I do agree that us tall lasses need more grub!  I try and make it healthier balanced food.  But that is hard to do when it's Saturday night and pizza is calling me...

Hi.

I'm 5'10 I use to weigh 134 but to be honest, Iooking back at photos i think this was a little on the skinny side for me (just my preference).  Then over the course of a couple of years I started gaining weight and was 183 at my heaviest.  Started working on it about 5 months ago with diet and added in exercise about 2/3 months ago.  I'm now down to 161 (22 pounds down whoop whoop) but my goal weight is around 145.

I'm consuming at least 1700 calories a day often 2000.  My exercise priorities have changed recently from me monitoring the calorie counters on the machines at the gym with military precision, to me not even entering my weight so they calculate.  My goals are just to get faster with less walking breaks on the treadmill.  I'm trying to keep increasing my level on the bike to go up that steeper fake hill, and increase my free weights levels.  Every time I shave off a few seconds on my best 5k time or get to the 12th rep so its time for me to add on a bit more weight i'm happy.

I go to the gym minimum 4 times a week max 6 (always have 1 rest day) and alternate my 5k runs to every other day.   I've only really noticed a big difference in my weight loss now i've added in running.  Hope this helps good luck with that final 5 pounds.

I am 33 years old, 5'8" and have been at 178-182 most of my adult life. So I dont really know what feels 'right'- as of now, I have lost about 18 lb and am still shedding at 162. My goal weight is initially 155, but I hope eventually to make it down to 148, if I dont get pregnant before then.

About eating- I think I average around 1800 a day but can easily go up to 2000. I snack a lot too. There have been unusual days when I went to 2200 or even 2500 but that's usually when I am bingeing or when I am at a relative's place whose way of loving is to cook and get me to eat.

2000 feels ample to me, and despite being at or going over somedays, I have still managed to lose 18 lb in 6 months. Since I am an emotional eater who feels deprived if I cut down too drastically, I am happy with slow weight loss.

I work out at least an hour each day, 6-7 days a week. Cardio about 4 times a week which is usually the elliptical trainer or walking outdoors @ 5-6 mph. I also do a bodysculpting class with the body bars once a week. Recently I have added yoga 3 hours a week. Yoga may not seem like a great weight loss tool, but it is.

u try my best to listen to my body but often find that i end up eating when I am not hungry. On low cal days i may end up eating between 1200 and 1400 cals. Most days i end up around the 2000 mark but i still don't feel i have found a number at which i can comfortably (as in getting a little hungry before meals, but feeling satisfied by then end of the day) lose weight. I find that on days i eat fewer cals, i end up exceeding 2000 cals the next day. It's this type of constant natural "yo-yo". It's frustrating overall. I'm good at maintaining, just not at losing.

I am 5'9'' and weigh 140. I feel this is a healthy weight for me, as a lot of it is extra muscle from working out. I hit the gym 5-6 a week, and I try to do some sort of cardio everyday (I currently do HIIT 3x week), and I also incorporate strength training into my routine at least 3x a week. I try to limit my calorie intake to 1800 calories a day. I make sure I eat plenty of veggies and fruits throughout the week, and also plenty of protein and water. I also allow myself one cheat day a week to eat whatever the hell I want!