Short girls (5'4" and under) with a significant amount of weight to lose! (40+)

Hey everyone,

I'm 5'0" and I currently weigh 175. I know there is another short girls thread, but most of them seem to already weigh 120.

So anyway, I need some big time motivation. Weekly weigh ins, advice, encouragement, etc....and I'm betting that some of you out there could do the same.

So how about it?

I am 42 y old. I am 5' 2" tall and weigh 246lbs. It's sad.

On May 18th I was 260 but my dr. put me on a diet pill called adapex. It does help but I think I am using the pill more than changing my bad habbits. I feel lost and I am tired of looking and feeling like this. I used to be a little girl. After three kids I still weighed 120 lbs. My childrens father and I had been living together for 5 years and then decided to get married. I dont know if I got comfortable or what but I started putting on weight. I am still married to the love of my life. We have been together for 26 years and married for 21 this Sept. I am a grandmother (mamaw) of six boys who are my inspiration. I want to live to see them grow up and see their kids if I am lucky enough. But that will not happen if I continue to be fat and unhealthy. I need friends, parteners, people who know what I am going through..I need help!

I would like to join your group.

Hi, this is my first time posting.  I am 29 about to be 30, about 5'1" and weigh 185lbs.  I have struggled with my weight my entire life.  I have felt lost and tired and dissapointed with the way I look for a long time. I have recently really gotten on track, counting EVERY calorie and making sure to exercise at least 3 times a week.  I have lost a couple pounds not a significant amount but a little is better than none.  A couple weeks ago I weighed myself and I had gained a pound, I wanted to quit right then, but I told myself if you quit now you will never know if you could have done it.  So, just wanted to say hang in there.  Use what the doctor gave you and every ounce lost to motivate you to eat healthier, exercise a little more and you will get where you need to be, to be happy.  I am not there yet, but as long as I am willing to try there is a chance I can get there and you can to.  Good Luck!

Everyday is filled with so many choices and its so hard to make the right one all the time. But, I'm trying to start over again, not punish myself because that only makes me want to eat something bad even more. Next weigh in I am starting over with a new start weight and am trying to put my all into it this time. Food food will always be here, I won't and I don't want to live the rest of my life limited by m weight.

Good luck to all the other women struggling with the battle of the buldge. With a little determination anything is possible, as we have seen from some of the success stories in this group.

Kandi, I agree 100%!  I finally have learned to FORGIVE myself...and it feels liberating!  You can do it!

Mamawbru, I've been where you are.  Two years ago I was well over 250lbs...I don't know by how much because I wouldn't weigh myself.  And yes, It is sad.  But the good news is that there are so many opportunities each day to make changes for the better! 

I was too scared to get on the scale on Wednesday, but I got up the nerve yesterday and I was 191.  I've been bouncing between 193 and 191 for a month now and I'm ready to break through to the 180's!!! 

My new goal is to exercise everyday...which is a big goal since today is the last day of school and I'll have all 3 kids home 24/7 until the end of August!  But I'm going to try to worry less about the numbers and see what happens.

Hey!

I've been doing absolutely terribly once again. I'm moving July 1 to live on my own though, so I'm going to have A LOT more control of what's in the house. I'll weigh in on the first if I remember, but I might forget because of moving/packing stress!

Thank you for the comments.

I have not done so well the past two days and was hating myself once again.

I am feeling better now and ready to pick up where I left off. Thanks again

Lynners, good luck with the move.  They say next to financial issues, moving is the second highest stresser in life.  You can do it!

Mamawbru, I had a rough couple of days too, but I'm ready to get back on track.  I didn't "exercise" yesterday but we went to an amusement park and I walked for 3 hours around the park.  I had a salad for lunch when everyone else was having pizza and clam strips and mac n'cheese but I have in and ate some ice cream!

Hope everyone's Sunday is happy and healthful! -jodi

I think I'm going to go on Scale Strike for a few weeks...I go on holiday in two weeks (yay) but I'm constantly beating myself up about getting to a goal weight which I know I'm not going to achieve and I know that I'm going to ruin my holiday for myself if I don't get the number I want on the scale. I'm having a bad enough time as it is with the depressing bikini shopping. I've lost around 25lb since last years holiday but trying on bikini's I don't feel like I've lost an ounce. I don't want to ruin my holiday  feeling bad about myself but its really hard, specially when I had really hoped to have been further on with my weight loss by now....25lbs seems a bit rubbish compared to what other people have managed to lose in a year doing no more than what I have been doing myself.

Do I sound a bit selfish and shallow in hoping there are atleast a couple of people round the pool who look just as horrible in a bikini as me lol. My worst nightmare is that everyone but me looks young, slim and gorgeous :(

Hopefully once I get there just the fact that I'm on holiday might sort my currently extremely crabby mood out.....sun, sea and cocktails Mmmmmmmm  :)

Actually....scrap the cocktails - way too many calories!

linz your lucky to fit into a bikini i cant even do that  i have lost 79lbs and still have the fat stomach and abs so be lucky that u can do that tina

The last time I woke a bikini I was 7 years old and I was chubby then too!  Linz, take it easy on yourself.  You're looking great and frankly I think your suit on your profile picture is WAY sexier than most bikinis.  Wear something that makes you feel special, not self-conscious. 

I'm going to the in-laws for the holiday weekend.  They have a pool so I'm going to bring my new suit.  I'm also planning on bringing my jogging shoes so I can exercise when I'm there.  Plus it will give me an excuse to get out of their house and take a little in-law mental break!  Ha ha!

Hope everyone is having a good week!

Well I'm back!

And I completely forgot my scale in the pile of stuff that didn't fit into the truck. I'll get it back eventually, I just don't know when.

On a better note, I have a job at the college here, and it's faster to walk than take the bus! So I'll be walking at least half an hour every day, which I'm thrilled about. I went grocery shopping and didn't buy ANY junk. All my  meals are going to be healthy! Dinners haven't been so great this weekend, but I blame that on the whirlwind of just moving to a new city.

I just realized I'm back to almost exactly where I started last year, and I'm really disappointed in myself, but it's also nothing new. I've done the losing/regaining thing more times than I can count. I do know that it has to be a life style change, and I know that I'm a lot more concious about my food choices. My main problem is really portion size. I think the main thing will be getting into the routine of ALWAYS counting everything and using my scale. Each time I try to lose weight I get closer and closer to actually making those life changes.

Keeping my fingers crossed!

I've written up a "life changes plan" for myself...I'm actually going to post it to my profile right now.

Good Job Lynners! I look forward to seeing you list.

I posted it in my journal on here. :)

Lynners, happy to hear you're back and somewhat settled in to your new place.  Don't be too disappointed in yourself.  Afterall, you're still here and all the things you've learned over the years will help prepare you for meeting your ultimate goal someday.  It's a long journey, but you're lucky that you've learned so much and started so young.  I'm going to be 38 soon and I'm just finally "getting" what it's all about.  :)

BTW, I'm also active in dog rescue...I worked for the local humane society for 7 years and now I volunteer for a Golden Retriever Rescue (sunshinegoldenrescue.com)

Hey guys, if it's not too late to join, my name is Michelle and at 5"1, and 97kilos (213 pounds) I just scrape into the 30's in BMI. I currently sit at 39.9 but it feels sooo good to finally be out of the 40's I could scream.

I'm 21, living in Adelaide, Australia and I currently do Jenny Craig. I started my journey at 101.1 kilos (222 pounds) and have lost 9.42 pounds. I cannot see it at all. I am really "top heavy" i.e - huge boobs, massive shoulders, tree trunk arms, that have recently developed "bat-wings" and a belly to rival Santa. My bum is droopy and quite flat, My hips aren't too bad but my thighs, urgh. Shocking. Gotta get a picture of myself on here somehow.. disgusting. I'm definately committed to losing weight.. Here are my stats

Height: 156cm, 5"1       BMI: 39.9

Starting weight: 101.1kgs/ 222 pounds.

Current Weight: 97kgs/ 213 pounds

Goal Weight: 90kgs/ 198 pounds

Which puts me at 37BMI and 1 size smaller (Australian 16-18)

If you've already started and don't need a new addidtion, thats cool. Never get anywhere without trying. Good luck ladies.

Thanks Jodiferjuniper, I know I'm in alot better shape than last year but I'm just so frustrated wanting to get to where I want to be like NOW! I think its harder cos I used to be skinny so I know what it feels like and how much better I felt which makes me feel all the worse.

Well my bikini shopping is done and I'm already packed (with 9 days left to go - not at all impatient!) I'm still not happy with the amount of flab on show but can you imagine the tan lines if I wore my bathing suit instead lol. The poor thing is on its last legs anyway.

Lynners you can do it! Think about what you've learned from this time last year.....once you get your living arrangements sorted you can implement everything you've learnt and everything will start to fall into place.

Where have all the regulars gone? This group has been getting quieter by the week!

Oh, and welcome Mikka_jd....its a bit quiet in here at the min but its usually a great group and the support is fantastic. We usually weigh in on Wednesdays but I'm on scale strike til after my hols and there's a fair few MIA at the min

hi and welcome dont give up tina

Hi! I weigh 205.8 down from 210. I'm 5'3. I just started going to "Overeaters Anonymous" meetings. They help me get off that roller coaster of emotional eating. At OA we practice something called "Abstinence". This means not eating between meals, abstaining. It's really effective. Three healthy 500 calorie meals a day and abstaining inbetween has helped me to lose 5 pounds in my first week.

The challenging part is dealing with the emotions that pop up that I used to numb with food. Example: I would eat when I was tired, bored, lonely, stressed, sad etc. Now that I've stopped doing that I have to deal with those emotions. It's hard but worth it and healthier mentally and physically.

Welcome sexycristina and mikka_jd!

mikka_jd...don't hate on yourself so much. I've found that the more I bad talked myself, the worse I felt and the worse I did in my weight loss. You've lost 9.42 lbs! That's amazing! Don't focus on the "bad".

sexycristina...congrats on joining OA. I would never have the guts to join a group.

Hope you two find this group helpful!

Linz, I can imagine how frustrating it is for you...but I've always been overweight.  Even at my "thinnest" I was still a size 10/12. 

Mikka, I'm like you...THRILLED to finally be "just" overweight.  I'm no longer "obese" or "severely overweight".  So go ahead and scream or even better do a little dance (it will burn a few extra calories!)  But Lynners is right, try to start liking yourself.  YOu can still hate your belly and bat wings (I've got them too) but find things to be proud of...my calf muscles are fierce since I started running and my hair has always been one of my favorite features.

Jodi