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Thoughts on new Aerie as a 4’10 girlie.
I actually think I like the new Sunday Soft. I wasn’t sure about the pants but after I left the store I ended up buying the pants online because I couldn’t stop thinking about them with mild regret. I bought the sweater in an XXS (normally small/ medium in fitted tops). The sweater is longer on me by an inch or two compared to my other Sunday soft sets. The pants I wasn’t sure how I felt because they fit a bit differently. I ended up sizing up from my usual size to a small. The drawstring is a nice feature. I have a feeling they may shrink some, and it clings to my hips in an odd way but they are still comfortable. I think the regular runs shorter as I have regular in a previous blue set that’s been washed multiple times and floods. I could easily wear platform slippers and walk around the house in the regular inseam but still prefer the short. So 5’0+ I think should be fine. Tall girls beware. I think 5’5 (or even 5’4) and up needs a tall maybe.
As for the So Nostalgic Quarter Zip Sweater, every color is absolutely beautiful and soft. I like darker colors. Still on the fence. I have broader shoulders, and I think the larger collar highlights that feature on me. Shorter arms and have to cuff sleeves. It’s very soft, but if you have dogs, I could see it snagging on a nail and pulling easily.
Also, the other fun Sunday soft is on clearance for $15 each. I got the royal berry striped sweater in my size! Lots of pants in brown if you are in the Louisville area (bluegrass outlets).
[32] to [33]. One year locked in.
Second photo is circa 2021. Depression, Covid and newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis hit hard. Didn’t feel like me anymore. 100 lbs down total, but 80 lbs difference between 2025 to 2026. 10k steps a day and lifting 3-4x a week. Did I glow up?
To The Nay Sayers and “For Lifers”. Respectfully, this sub isn’t for you.
From this subs description “This is a community for people who are trying to maintain weightloss after discontinuing GLP-1 medications. Please share your story!”
This sub is a beacon of hope and community for those who aspire to graduate, and for those who have and are continuing their journey in maintenance from medications. It was use as a vehicle to get to the destination, often coupled with lifestyle changes to maintain habits for better health and wellbeing.
If this is not your aspired goal, or if you feel the need to stay on the medication that is for you to decide personally. There are main subs for you to find community in without clouding the vibe of the graduate sub.
At a certain point one has to wonder if you are plants from the drug manufacturers to seed doubt that others cannot live or maintain without it. They were very selective in their published research on data points. We do not know what those recipients food intake looked like, exercise, etc. They often cold turkey the recipients of these studies and hunger cues kept roaring back without a toolkit leading to rebound. This sub’s members and doctors have had more proven success with tapering off the medication. With most things in life, those who are most successful aren’t winging it. Everyone is on meds for different reasons, and those reasons may not be holding them back like yours are. So please, find community that better serves your needs so this sub can course correct to the very direct description at the top.
Almost 1 year later. Tapering Has Begun!
Oct 2025 SW:190lbs >>>>Sept 2026 CW: 114lbs
Hello, I am 4’10 and I’ve been on a GLP1 for 11 months. I’ve been working on eating at maintenance since the beginning of August. Turns out my TDEE is seemingly higher than I thought because I’m still losing weight. But more calories a day has improved my lifts in the weight room so I’m making PRs there! I stayed on a lower dose this entire time and I’m now down to .15 mg as of this week. Still deciding if I want to carry it through the end of the year because I don’t want hunger to come roaring back in the middle of thanksgiving dinner. Working on body recomp. Loose skin is starting to catch up, but even though I am a size 0/2 I have a mom pooch hanging around. I’ve made peace with it.
Things to note:
- I eat the same meals in rotation and small snacks throughout the day. Consistency keeps me on track and I don’t mind the repetition. Focusing on macros and prioritizing protein and fiber. I average 130 grams of protein a day through lean meats and cottage cheese I blend for chicken wraps.
-Push/pull split 4x a week
-Lots of walking. It’s hotter outside so I’ve only been averaging 45 miles a month where I was averaging 60-70 miles in cooler temps.
My reward points came in from last week… I think I did okay. $28
I bought things I loved/ bought last week in a different color way. Didn’t know if I’d get another pair of sweats at the price anytime soon. Total spent after rewards: $28. If you are under 5’0, these barrel sweats hit at the ankle and do not drag! I have them in deep earth and LOVE them.
I take back everything I said about low rise.
I’ve been leaning on high rise for insecurity reasons. I only shopped at one store for over a decade (Torrid) so now that I have all these options it’s been overwhelming. I’ve lost significant weight and I’m relatively fit, however I still have loose skin and stubborn lower belly fat I try to conceal. I feel like some high rise highlights it when I turn to the side especially with the shorter torso. I’ve also been like this even at 95 lbs. I’m 4’11, 115 lbs now and wear anywhere from a size 0-4. High rise makes me decent until I turn to the side. Sometimes I feel like jeans make me look wide (My hips are 36 inches I think). I thought I had a higher natural waist, but then I bought these American Eagle low rise kick boot jeans (feels more midrise to me) and I’m second guessing myself. I have a growing stack that needs to be hemmed and the first pair are one of them. I’m tired of cuffing everything. Can you help me with what rise looks best?
Boyfriend Polo
So I ordered this Monday and it came today. A few of y’all were curious how it looks. Personally I love it. I bought an XXS and I’m normally a 2/4 S/M in fitted things. I’m 4’11. I also got the barrel sweats in short (XS) and the pullover in deep earth (XXS). Pullover is very cozy and VERY oversized. I love it.
So I guess I didn’t do too bad.
I don’t have an aerie near me so I have no idea if I got sizing right but here’s to hoping. I’m a medium in fitted shirts at AE, and the sweaters swallow me. I’m under 5’ tall. So I based sizing on what my sweater size is in oversized AE. Does anyone have any of these and feedback?
Petite Sweatpants and Joggers sets under 5’0?
Hello! Happy Friday. I wanted to get some ideas on where to shop to find cute sweatpants and joggers (matching sets a bonus with pullovers!) for very petite frames (I am 4’11). Shockingly Sam’s Clubs Travel Joggers are petite friendly. They fit me like a glove. I have them in black and green. But I’d like some cuter colors and matching sets. I like a more moody color palette like deep burgundy, dark greens, even leopard print. I’ve looked at Aerie but I’d like to try on in store to see my size as I’ve noticed AE seems to be wild in there sizing. And it appears they do not carry petite length in store? These days, I’m generally a small, sometimes xsmall and a 0-4 in jeans depending on style and brand. But with AE I feel like any form fitting tops I need a medium so I don’t know if Aerie is similar, though I see they run oversized for what I’m specifically looking for. What are some brands and lines you love for lounge wear that can be at home or cozy and put together out and about? I walk a lot and like feeling put together and cute. I can’t wait for fall. Can’t wait to see your recommendations!
Am I being bullshat?
Seller said she ships on mondays in her bio. I bought on a Friday after she sent an offer. Monday of last week rolls around and nothing. Clock is now ticking to get order out by tomorrow and I reached out to sure I know she ships on Monday but I’ve been having issues with sellers simple not shipping at all lately. She then politely blames me that I canceled. I know we’ve had crap weather lately, because I’m close by as well. But some transparency would have been nice. I have not canceled and it doesn’t show canceled on my end. She claims she can’t ship because it’s canceled. Is that possible for it to say canceled on sellers end but not buyers end?
Trusting the process… May 2026——> August 2026
130 lbs in May and I’m now 116 eating at maintenance. And maintenance is a scary thing for me after being so selective for so long. Was doing 3 full body workouts since last October but I recently swapped to a push/pull split and I’m loving it so far. I can’t wait to see what three months or even a year looks like. Lifting has helped me so much and changed my life. Adjustable barbell and dumbbells make me more accountable than going to a gym. I can’t workout in front of other people.
Also, anyone else have scoliosis and have a weaker side? Still working on the imbalance, and I hate how noticeable it is in pictures but it’s getting better.
Disturbia Shipping?
Has anyone ordered from Disturbia recently noticed they swapped to using OnTrac? It’s one of the worst shipping companies I’ve ever encountered. It takes forever or gets lost. I’m a state away from where the ship from. Recent outfits for tax.
Fitness journey update and Renpho scale thoughts. 190-116 lbs
I got a Renpho scale in May, and I was quickly humbled by it. I’ve been locked in on my weight loss and fitness journey since last October of 2025. I had a high starting weight of 190. In May, I was 130 lbs with a BF% on the Renpho scale of 36%. Today, it says about 23% at 116 lbs. I do not believe that. I’ll take the flattery but realistically I’m probably around 28-30%. Navy measurements put me around 28%. Renpho also suggests I have equal muscle in left and right arm. But visually that not true. I’m right hand dominate, but that’s the weaker side and leaner. My left arm has more fat but more visual muscle and stronger. Incline bench really shows the right arm weakness. What I have learned is to divorce myself from the specific number on the scale or percentages. Just watching the trend.
I also invested more in my home gym this summer. My mother always says buy once cry once, and that applies here. I got an adjustable barbell that goes up to 125 lbs, and adjustable dumbbells that go up to 100lbs each by MX Fitness. They have micro plates to add 2.5-5 lbs. I workout with my husband and my code word for “help me get this shit off of me” is yelling “BANANA.”
Non scale victories:
I can now deadlift more than my body weight for 10-12 reps (125lbs).
Bench press PR this week of 80 lbs for 6 reps.
I prefer power walking but as of August I can run a mile in under 9 minutes. It feels like micro dosing hell, and idk how y’all do it.
I can do 8 dips and 5 strong pull ups. I started at one rep pull up in April/ May.
I can do an hour of yard work in the BS heat and not feel gassed. I actually like picking up sticks now.
I have grown half an inch? I swear I was 4’10.5 and suddenly am 4’11.
One year with my dreamcloud mattress
Hi redditors looking if this should be your next mattress purchase. I said I’d update in 3, 6 and 12 month increments. Life slipped away from me but I’m here to review!
King Size Classic Hybrid
Comfort: It’s gotten better with age. I’m 70 lbs lighter than when we purchased this mattress. It’s broken in beautifully. I’m 118 lbs and I sleep fine on my back or side. I do sometimes wish I would have gotten the premier instead of the classic, but it fits my needs just fine.
Structure: the sides hold up just fine. I can sit on the edge and feel supported. As can my 200 lb husband. I haven’t noticed any dipping or sagging. We rotate the mattress when we change bed sheets so I’m sure this helps.
Temperature: if you use the right sheets (hint Cotton) it will be fine. 9/10 it’s the sheets. I thought I liked bamboo and I kept buying Cariloha sheets but my husband sweats in those. Sateen works fine.
Would I buy again? Yes! It’s affordable, comfortable but I do wish it was more plush. That’s a personal preference.
I’d like to add one thought. My previous reviews seem to be a repository for upset customers due to shipping. I’m not a customer service agent. Please make your own post or get in touch with the appropriate parties. I can’t fix your issue and it’s rude. It’s my post regarding my experience, make your own post please.
4 Months with MacroFactor
33F, 118-120lbs, 4’10.5
I am at the point I want to focus on body recomp. I’ve lost over 70lbs in the last year and I walk 8k-16k steps a day. Generally less on the days I lift 3x a week for 60-75 minutes. I focus on progress overload. I walk a lot outside at a brisk pace. Some are slower strolls for mental health and my weekly average is about 11k overall.
For the beginning of my journey I used my Apple Watch as a gauge for how many calories I should eat. I was losing 2-2.2 lbs a week until around April. As of July I lost 3.8 pounds a week. I started to “reverse diet” my way back up because I’m honestly terrified of gaining it back but I needed more fuel for my gains. I have visible muscle, I’m proud of the work I’ve put in. But it could be better out of a deficit.
I got a free session with a personal trainer and he said my TDEE was 1550. That feels low given my movement but I am petite. He is insistent that all the apps and my watch are trash. My watch that also pairs with bevel averages about 1750. MacroFactor is basically the same. I guess it’s hard for me to interpret as I do not eat the same amount everyday in a deficit. In July I ate anywhere from 1200 on a rest day because I’m a complete potato besides the 8k steps, to 1450 on a heavy lift day. How accurate has MacroFactor or your Apple Watch been for you? I’m wanting to go into maintenance but scared of hopping off this wagon.
Month 10 Update: down 72 lbs normal BMI
SW:190 CW:118 GW:115? Height: 4’10.5
I skipped a few months sharing with you guys because I had to take a break from Reddit. As of yesterday, I am now 118 lbs. This entire journey has been a roller coaster, I’m constantly battling body dysmorphia, moving the goal post, and wishing my results were different. Specifically with my abdomen. I guess 15 years of obesity, yo-yoing weight and birthing a whole human will do that.
I’ve changed my diet, learned better habits during this time, walk 8k-15k steps daily, and strength train 3x a week. I’ve invested in a full gym at my house with adjustable dumbbells and barbells, etc. I’m happy that I’ve gotten stronger and enjoy lifting. I can deadlift my body weight for 8 reps, and I can do 4 pull ups on a bar. I feel better than ever but I look in the mirror and I’m just constantly disappointed. I went from a size 16 to a size 4-6. Some brands even an XS or size 0. I still feel like the old version of me sometimes. I don’t know if I want to continue meds forever. I don’t know when to hope off the wagon and focus on body recomp. I want to look like someone who lifts, but I feel like I just look like a slightly smaller version of me. I’m going to continue my nutrition and fitness journey. For those that are wondering, I’ve been on .5 mg the entire time (aside from starter dose the first month). The scale is a lot harder to move these days as my TDEE is around 1700-1800 now. I’ve upped my caloric intake to around 1400 for my fitness goals. I lost about 3.7 lbs in July.
Where to find a Pinafore Dress for larger bust?
I am 4’10 and have a larger than average chest, but nothing crazy. I lost a lot of weight (8 more pounds to go) and I’m still figuring out sizing. I buy a lot second hand from brands I love and if I really want it on the brands website, I’ll just get it. Lately I’ve been wearing a 6 in Disturbia but those items are getting looser. No big deal, I’ll tailor them. On Vinted I found a $20 mini Pinafore dress by Disturbia that’s sold out on website. The resell market is high for disturbia so it was a steal. Sellers on Vinted rarely add measurements and I snagged it because in the past an item as sold before a seller responded, if they even did. It was a size 4, so I was somewhat confident it would work.
NOPE. I go to button it up, I’m getting excited until I get to the chest. Without a bra I can button it, but BARELY. Needless to say, I’m disappointed, and idk if a 6 would fit elsewhere the same way and I can’t find it online second hand in a 6 to have it tailored. It was actually the right length and not knee length on me. The waist down was SO flattering. I’ve never had this problem with this brand, so maybe it’s the style of dress?
Anyways, do you know where I could find a dress similar with a more forgiving bust area? Or pinafore dresses in general I could try in stores or online that won’t look frumpy in length?
Anthuriums are my favorite. We moved from Florida to Kentucky two years ago and the only anthurium that I brought with me is my bush of a Clarinervium. I was afraid they’d all die or struggle and moving was more than I could handle at the time. As we’ve settled in, I’ve slowly started collecting again. My husband got me what I call, “anthurium starter pack” at a recent plant expo. They have settled in and are pushing new leaves. I now have 5 new babies, and boy do I want more. I want to replace all the ones I gave away. But my question is what is the best fertilizer? My normal soil mix has had to change as it’s a different climate. It’s more chunky but I still use worm castings and bat guano. I use to use a variety of plant vitamins (liquid dirt, super thrive), and MSU Lite from Tezula. I think I used the last of my Tezula slow release on my aroids since being here so I’ve been using Osmocote (don’t shame me please). That being said, is there a favorite? One you’d recommend? Or is the MSU Lite still a decent combo with super thrive? I feel like rusty. My husband also got me a Delta Force for anniversary present and I want it to THRIVE!
Some days I wake up and I see the progress. But I still feel like a big girl. I’m 4’10 and I was 190+ pounds and I did not wear it well. I’m now 135, and my goal is 120. My initial goal was 135 but when I got to about 145, I realized I needed to move the goal post. I’m still not happy. I am overly critical of my arms, and my mom belly. I’ve been strength training this entire time but it feels like I should have seen more progress? I do full body workouts 3x a week and throw in yoga and Pilates. Physically I feel amazing. I can do pull ups now, I have my mobility back and I can run a mile. In 11 minutes.
Is this all in my head? I finally started getting new clothes lately. I reached for 10/12 and ended up a 6/8. I feel like an imposter. I feel wide. I feel delusional on the days I feel good. Other days I feel like a mini meatball sub. Does anyone else experience this after weight loss? Is there something I should be doing differently? I’m so close to the finish line. I don’t want to be on the meds forever. I want to go into maintenance and taper off.