Any other 5'2" and under dieters out there?

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  Dieting is tough on the short ones. An extra 5 lbs can look like 20 and it takes longer to lose weight.

  Anyone shorties out there want to support one another?

   5 months ago by: DaringFemme

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   5 months ago by: mythicalgriffons

  I'm 5'2" as well with long legs and a very short waist so definitely even 3 extra pounds on my waist looks like im at least 15lbs over. I'm also pretty horrid at keeping to diets, but ive never been a but junk food or sweets person so i guess i do ok in that department.
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   5 months ago by: MeeK

  Answer this question (please read answers below before posting)...
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   5 months ago by: Jen632

  I'm 5 lbs 2 inch as well and I just started ignite this past Saturday. I am loving so far. I have lost 8 lbs.

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    mythicalgriffons 5 months ago

    Congrats!!! i'm only up to 5-6lbs atm but that alot for us shorties and better to lose then to gain any day of the week....
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   5 months ago by: BioGirl15

  I'm 5'1 and I actually lost a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time (30 lbs in about a month and a half, not on purpose) a couple of years ago and people thought it looked like I was wasting away. I'm actually down to a weight that I consider healthy AND attractive for my stature so now my goal is to get in shape and just trim up but I'm totally down for supporting others!
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   5 months ago by: fentola1980

  Definitely down with the support. I'm 5'2" and never had a weight problem until a few years ago. So I am completely out of my element. I have been look over the ignite program and I am ready to make the leap. Have any of my fellow shorties tried or currently on the ignite program? Good results?
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   5 months ago by: my2men2007

  Hello Shorties,

  Happy New Year! I'm new to Daily Burn (just started a week ago). I am a REAL "shortie", standing at 4'11 and a half'' on a GOOD day. Lol. I am currently 134 lbs. (approximately 80% muscle). I would love to be at 119-123 lbs. by April 1. Even though I'm not particularly heavy, I look heavier because 1) I'm short, 2) because I have a medium-large frame with thicker thighs, a round bottom and 34D bust. I hate to get so personal with details, but I'm just wondering if any of you have similar proportions. I think I am split fairly evenly in terms of torso vs. leg ratio. My thighs are about 20 inches around (I feel like that's HUGE, even if there is a good deal of muscle). My waist is a 29. My hips are 34 inches. I have not invested the extra money into Ignite, so I am just eating as clean a possible and reading posts from others using Ignite to get some fresh ideas about meals, snacks, etc. I'm not a "Junk food" type, but I love a good pizza crust!! :-)

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    BioGirl15 5 months ago

    When I weighed a bit more I had the same deal with proportions, fairly evenly distributed with big thighs and legs. I didn't look too big because of the evenness of everything though. I still have big thighs and legs even though I'm much smaller. I'm beginning to believe that it's just going to stay a part of me, which is fine. I also did not want to invest in ignite and trying the same thing as you.
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    my2men2007 5 months ago

    Hi BioGirl!

    I have a few questions. They are a bit personal, so if you don't want to answer, I'll understand.

    1) What do you currently weigh?
    2) What was your highest weight?
    3) What ethnicity are you? (I'm asking because I know bone structure, proportions, etc. can vary depending on ethnic variances).
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    BioGirl15 5 months ago

    I am currently about 120-125. I was above 150 at one point. I'm 1/4 native american with a few features that are obvious but other than that, white.
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    my2men2007 5 months ago

    Thanks for the info! Congrats on your healthy weight/lifestyle!! What are some tips/tricks you've found most helpful this journey?
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    BioGirl15 5 months ago

    Honestly, loosing the weight wasn't really by choice, it was a combination of stress/health factors. But since I've lost the weight I feel much better. However, I am not afraid to admit that I am indeed lazy at the core. When I lost the weight I realized I was not in shape at all, I lost my breath easily, my back and such was sore all the time etc etc. I found the best way to get myself motivated was to workout with someone else. It's like having someone to hold yourself accountable to regardless of whether you state it to them or not. I really enjoyed doing Yoga because (depending on what you do) it's a low impact way to regain flexibility, strength, and especially important for me, the ability to breath. I have branched out a bit since to things like pilates and such. It's really about finding what you enjoy doing. If you don't like it you're obviously not going to want to stay with it. Also, I have not/am not doing the ignite diet because I've always had a pretty balanced healthy diet and when I eat wrong I totally feel it. (But trust me, I still splurge ;] ) Anyways, idk how helpful any of that will be to you but I hope you can get something out of it.
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    BioGirl15 5 months ago

    Also, if you don't want to work out with someone else, yoga is also good for "me time".
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    my2men2007 5 months ago

    "Me Time" is soooo needed around here! I work full-time, just completed a Master's degree program, I'm married and I have 2 school-aged boys. I may start enjoying some yoga in peace and quiet once the munchkins are in bed.
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    BioGirl15 5 months ago

    That's totally why I do it, I just entered a Biology PhD program so it's nice to just take a break!
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    mythicalgriffons 5 months ago

    i think your both doing better then me lol. At 5'2" im currently 205lbs, but i have a ton of muscle. My highest weight was 222lbs about 10yrs ago. I do not look like i weigh 200lbs when people guess my weight they guess between 150-175lbs. Ever at 205lbs im a size 14, my smallest size ever was 170lbs at a size 8. I have large C/small D breasts, a large bottom, and very muscular legs. I do look proportionate despite the very heavy weight for my height, im about 6% above my body fat percentage for my age/height. My mother was adopted so i dont know what i am from her side but on my fathers side i am 100% german decendance. So overall i am overweight but i dont really look like my weight ever anyhow even when i am much smaller in pants size.
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    my2men2007 5 months ago

    Hello, Mythical...
    Thanks for all the body info. It really helps me to get visual of other women the same height. Do you have any particular weight loss/health goals, or are you more interested in "maintenance"? Also what Dailyburn program(s) do you enjoy most?