Hey Everyone:

I was wondering about the people on this site that are tall like myself. On another site I used to use (e-diets) there was a forum specifically for women that were tall and wanting to lose some weight, so I was hoping that maybe we could get one started on this site!

I'm 5'10(-5'11ish)...I think I've grown an inch maybe this last year, but I'm not sure. I think there are some advantages to being tall, but definitely some disadvantages. For example, I hate being tall and heavier (I have about 30 pounds I would like to lose) because I feel like a giant compared to all my smaller friends. I think that carrying extra weight along with being tall makes me more self-conscious because I feel I stand out more and my weight is more noticable. However, I do like being tall because I know that once I get my bod up to par, it will look great! And being able to reach the top shelf is always nice...

Is there anyone else here that feels the same as me? Anyone else that feels totally different about it?

I'm 6'1" without shoes...I wear heels to work which makes me about 6'3". I hate being tall and over weight because I feel like a GIANT. Kinda like Andre the Giant (that wrestler) . How attractive is that for a woman? I used to be thin (after my 1st baby) but 2 kids later I'm at my all time biggest. I've gained about 90 - 100 pounds. I really want to get down to about 185 - 190. I've decided not to go on any specific plan...just to change my lifestyle. Eat better, drink more water and excercise. I don't want to suffer and deprive myself of the things I love...I've learned that moderation is the key.

Hey there! I am tall too (5'11"). I love being tall, but you are right be overweight AND tall makes you just plain HUGE! I wouldn't trade it though. I know when I am down at a good weight, being tall is definitely a plus! In my experience, my height really attracted a lot of guys (even short ones!)

Only 5'9" but, I have always been the tall one in my group of friends!

I agree...i need to lose a good 30lbs, an dit is harder i think for us tallbies!

L-Star

Wow, am I glad to see this thread get going! I'm 5'9", so I guess on the shorter end of tall gals, but can definitely still relate! Being overweight is, in my humble opinion, definitely a pain when you're tall. You can never be short and cutely rounded, you're always "big boned" or something else along those lines. And, I get sick of my short friends who are all 110 or so. It's kind of depressing, even though I know I'd have to be hospitalized at that weight! Anyway, I'm looking to lose about 15 pounds, since I have absolutely ballooned this semester (managed to keep the dreaded freshman year weight gain at bay until my sophomore year, but it is now here with a vengeance!). How are you ladies planning on losing?? I'm thinking more fruits and vegetables, less white bread, cookies, chips, and start running again. Any other ideas?

Cat

Hey Cat-

Yeah, all those ideas sound good. This summer I'm planning on doing aerobics with my mom 2 days a week (in addition to riding our stationary bike/walking on the treadmill at home)...having someone counting on me to go with them will be very good for me, plus, aerobics is fun and a real work out!! I'm a college student too and my diet is all carbs, so I'm planning on cutting down a little on those too...not too overboard, but right now I can imagine that I'm eating way too many. (but everything else is sooo gross in the dorms!!)

I know exactly what you mean about short 110 pound friends--I think all my friends would be horrified if they knew how much I actually weigh!

I just wanted to say that being tall has it's advantage, actually. If you are somewhat overwieght, like me, then it makes it not look like I am so overwieght. I can be five to ten pounds over weight and still look OK, where as my shorter friends gain a few pounds and it is very obvious.

But that's just my opinion...

Well, my new tall buddies, I must confess that the diet is not going so well. Exercise is really good though, so I guess that's a plus. I am going to start keeping a food diary, for real. I think it's the only way I'll ever be able to get this weight off. So that's that
. How's everyone else doing? I think I may go to bed now...

Cat