Tall people trying ot lose weight.

Does anyone lese have this problem:

You are a tall gal, and so all of your weight spreads out so much that you don't look very large and everyone always tells you that your'e crazy for wanting to diet, even though you KNOW you aren't healthy?

I swear i get that all the time, to the point where i don't want to admit that i'm trying to lose weight because of the stares!

I'd really like to start a a forum going, and even a group maybe, for tall people who want to lsoe weight. it's so hard finding a buddy your height with your weight, so let's help each other out!

I'll start.

Age: 18

Height: 5'10

Weight: 161 lbs

Goal Weight: 130lbs.

I think the group is a really good idea!! Having the support of people who actually know what you're going through is a HUGE help and a HUGE motivator, for me I know it is anyways!

I vote for a group. And FYI, I don't think that 130 is too thin. I have friends who are 5'10" and have very slight builds, and weigh 130 as their 'comfortable weight', and are size 3/4s. I also have friends who are 5'10", have, you know, larger breasts, and weigh 160 and are size 7/8s. I personally fluctuated between 148-155 (depending on the scale and how much I ate that day :D) at my comfortable weight. And it's all dependant on body type. For example, my hips bones stuck out like crazy then, but it wasn't because I was skinny, it was because I have huge hip bones. On the other hand, I had flabby arms and cellulite in my thighs. So yeah... it just depends on where you put the weight. Plus, tall people look thinner if they're at a semi-normal weight, just because we have more vertical mass.

Thank you! i hate that very time i post something anywhere on this site, some woman always tries to tell me that 130 lbs would be underweight. Meanwhile they're 5'2 and hold their weight differently=/ 130 was my comfortable weight, not even skinny, just healthy.

and i soo emphasize with the hip thing. My hip bones are huge, my shoulders too, and i have horrible thigh cellulite=(

I want to try and get more people's approval before making the group just because there are so many empty groups already on here, and i don't want another one.

also, saturday weigh in's still okay? SOmeone asked for a mid-week weigh-in, which is also fine, so opinions?

Alright!  It's Saturday!  I assume I will always be the first one to check in because I live in Rome (unless one of you gals in from the UK...I didn't actually check that).  In any case, I suppose I just write my weight?  I've never done a check-in before. 

At the start of the week I was at 155.4, and now I am at 154.4!  One whole pound! I am quite excited.

This week I also got in a lot of walking and started doing those tae bo DVDs from Billy Blanks.  It is a fantastic workout! 

What do you ladies do for exercise?

Saturday Weigh-ins:)

Starting Weight: 167

Last weeks Weight: 167

Current Weight:158?!?

Goal Weight: 130

the only explanation for the weird-weight loss is that SInce i used to eat meals big enough for 3 people (i am definately not lieing either) and snacks as bug as meals, my body is likeliterally going into shock from the healthy normal sized meals i have been eating.

kaetlynn, i always love those workout videos! i like doing the silly dance *hip-hop,haha) ones for general fitness, and bellydancing ones work onders for your abs. HAs anybody else watched All-STar workouts? they have all of these different 45 munite work outs, and they have the best variety of dance ones. i think the most fun to do and the one where i think i lost like 5 lbs just from doing it was this latin/african mixture. i was glad i had tasped it because i needed to stop and catch my breath so much. I always have to force myself to do it all out, instead of doing half-assed movements, but its fun

cmiriah, I wonder if some of that weight isn't water weight.  In any case, nice job!

As for the workout videos, I also have to force myself to finish the whole thing, but I feel so great when it's over.  I sweat SOOO much, but it is worth it.  I don't belong to a gym and it is getting too hot here to do anything outside (already in the high 80s, ugh).  So, the videos are perfect!

i do think a lot of it is waterweight, but i chose to think i just lost a lot of fat, leave me and my delusions alone!

Hahahaha, okay!  In any case, it is always nice to see a much lower number than expected.  It is a good confidence booster! It very well could be fat...I remember when I first came to Rome, I lost like 15 pounds in a couple of weeks without even trying...I think it was partially the diet (more organized since I was eating in a cafeteria...with normal sized portions).  So, perhaps you have shocked your body into fat loss!!! You never know!  I will keep my fingers crossed!  

Hey there ladies,I have just seen this post and so pleased to have seen it!  I fall into the tall gal group - being 5ft 11".  I was 180 lbs and it showed to me so much!  When I said I wanted to lose some weight everyone wanted to know why - but tall girls carry it differently and I hated it.  I have got down to 139 lbs and to be honest, although my BMI is 19.4, I do not feel that comfy still.  Yep, I am slim now and I do work out and I'm carrying lean muscle but it's how Ic arry my weight, being so tall and all. 

I just wanted to pitch in here and say I do understand and good luck to all.  Anyone who is not tall can preach and talk like a nutritionist all they like about how we shouldfeel, but it's how we feel that counts.

This is one topic that I struggled with for years.  After years of frustration never being able to reach the "target weights" set out I went to a Weight Management centre at our local hospital run by doctors who specialized in genetic obesity.  After the most complete workup I've ever had the doctor told me that I would never be able to reach those targets because I'd literally have to be at 0% body fat based on my bone structure.  And there definitely is a genetic factor involved.  The ideal weight they gave me was actually 30-40 pounds heavier - a weight I had been at when I was younger but always told it was too heavy.  It sure helped me stop beating myself up and feeling like I failed because of these "ideals" that don't apply to everyone.

I totally agree its more to do with what feels good for you and where you are healthy.  There's way too much influence from media and celebrities to be unhealthy stick figures rather than focusing on being healthy and active.

It still makes me stupidly happy to have people agree that, once again i will say it, tall girls hold their weight differently. If you think our target weights are too low, then you obviously have never carried wieght as a 5'10-6ft girl. We are the only people that really can tell how unhealthy we are, because we hold out weight so that it doesn't look bad, it's spread out more. It just annoys me when others tell me that if i get down to that weight (which i have been on before, mind you) i will be too skinny. No, i will be healthy, at about 115 i would be too skinny, not 130.

EVerybody is built differently, tall gals especially. we can just hold so much more poundage and still "look" okay, but be over weight.

Agreed cmiriah.  ALL of my friends tell me that I look great and I don't need to lose weight.  They also say that if I lost what I want to lose, I will look too skinny.  Well, I know my body and I know that I am unhealthy and have too much fat for my comfort zone!  I'm sure my body/fat percentage is not so great.  In any case, it is nice to have a group that understands the particular challenges of tall girls!

Sorry I didn't get a chance to check in on weigh in day, internet has been down at home all weekend so I had to wait til I came into work today... Anyways, down to 173! That's 2 pounds! 2 pounds may not sound like a lot to some people but for me that's huge, I DO NOT lose easily.

I definitely have to agree with you all. I told some of my friends I was starting this and the majority of them looked at me like I was crazy and said my goal would be WAY to small for me. I know I looked too small when I was 120-130 because of bone structure (my hip bones and ribs stuck out further than anything! haha) but my goal is about 20 pounds more than that which I think will fill out those areas perfect so I look good but not too skinny (which I don't want, I want to look and be healthy)... And of course one of the only ones to agree was my best girl friend, who happens to be 6 ft!

My sister and I decided Sunday to start a weight loss challenge between us which I hope will be a good motivator for the both of us, especially since she is only about 5'2 and weighs a bit more than me so she needs the help as much as me. We are doing it for 8 weeks, with weekly weigh ins, and we each put in $5 a week that all goes to the winner at the end. I think that not only will it be fun but sibling rivalry will make it that much more intense!

I have been running or biking 5-6 days a week for at least a half hour each day and I am hoping to be able to continue that along with starting to incorporate some yoga (just got a wii which is great at teaching me how to do it properly!) and some strength training for another half an hour 5-6 days a week... I like the Tae Bo idea though, I may have to throw that in there somewhere as well! So many choices, guess I'll just have to try 'em all and see which ones work the best!

Hope everyone is doing great and keep up the good work!!!

alisha, 2 pounds is great!  Nice job! 

The weight loss challenge sounds like a great idea!  I could never do that with my sister, who is underweight and eats everything in sight.  You would think she would gain weight but she never does....oh well.  In any case, healthy competition is a good thing!

I am trying a new recipe tonight...well, my husband is cooking.  It is some sort of spanish dish with chickpeas, spinach, pine nuts and some olive oil.  I will let you know how it goes!

Keep up the good work ladies!

Alright, it's Saturday again, so that means check in time!  Here we go:

SW: 165 lbs.

Weight last week: 154.4 lbs.

CW: 154 lbs.

GW: 145 lbs. (possibly less, but I am starting small)

Oh well, only half a pound.  I have a feeling I lost more, but it's ttotm, so I think I am retaining some water weight.  In any case, I think a half a pound during this particular week is a good accomplishment! 

This is a great group!

I am 34

6 feet tall

145lbs

I lost 60 lbs 2 years ago.  At the time, using available tools, I believed that someone my height could not possibly be less than 150lbs.  I ended up going down to 140.  I have gained 5 lbs recently so I am just getting back on the wagon.  I may try to see if I can beat 140lbs, but of course its not really about the number,   the number just gives you a goal to shoot for, its all about how you feel in your own skin!  I haven't wanted to tell anyone I am doing this for all the reasons stated in the above posts.  People don't seem to understand reasonable weights for tall women. 

Another issue I am familiar with is that it takes a ton of work to lose weight (obviously) but when you are tall it is not as noticeable when you lose weight, so you don't get a lot of compliments etc. to keep your motivation up.  Another reason why a group like this is great!

Hi Everyone!Im looking for a new group to be apart of. It seems that when I was in other groups I was one of the smaller weight numbers, which slowly made me loose motivation- since I am heavier than most in this group I think it will keep me going since you are all ABLE to be much lighter.

Here at home I do have the same thing, everyone says oh you look fine, don't loose a pound more blah blah. But like most of you, I still have a big way to go and feel very uncomfortable with many parts of my body.

To top it off, Im getting married this SEPT 19th, So I need some pushes with Sat weigh ins!!!

My stats

Age-22

Height-6 Feet

Start Weight-202

Current-166

My weight chart has gone MAD over the last two weeks, 163,168,165,166,169

So hopefully being apart of a new group will help me FOCUS

Welcome ozzytech and tannis! 

I agree that it is always nice to have people in a similar situation help you along with your weight loss.  We can all reach our goals together!  Going on a journey (which is what weight loss is) is always more interesting and fun when there are others to share it with!

We do weekly weigh-ins on Saturdays (or, we are supposed to)! 

Hope to be hearing from both of you on this thread!

I've been so busy i ahevn't logged in at all.

A bunch of graduation stuff is going on, along with abiout 5 trips and family affairs.

Needless to say i fell from my diet-wagon=/I was doing so well, but being so busy i had lost the motivation to keep healthy. AFter tonight (when i am going out to dinner with some old friends, so i decided to just eat normally for me) i will be back on track with everything, hopefully.

Welsome to the group for all who have participated sonce my last post. Weigh-ins on Saturdays, though many people, including me, forget:) Hope to hear from you all again!

Miriah

Hi guys, how are you?  I'm with you too.  I've been in other forums and got a really hard time for saying I want to weight 140-145lbs.  I honestly think that when you are heavier your perspective on how much you want to weight is very different.  People compensate by saying they have a large frame, their "healthy" BMI is xxx... well, it is really about perspective.   I should mention that I do want to be fit and healthy, but the thing is, I have always been fit and healthy, but now I would like to be skinnier, not just not fat, but skinnier. 

I've never been fat but I have ALWAYS been the larger girl (specially b/c I'm 5'10'') and I am so tired of it.  I want to be able to wear a bathing suit without feeling like the rolls are the only thing people can see.  I don't want to be the girl with the "pretty" face.

So, here are my stas, I'll try to post every Saturday too.

age 29, sw 172, cw 152, gw 145 (for now).