5'5" - 5'6" women- goal weight?

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kelseymaccombs
kelseymaccombs Posts: 61 Member
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Read one of these threads for 5'3" to 5'5", but curious more for my height. I'm almost 5'6", and my goal WAS 155, but according to this site: http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1108048103230.html (picked up from other thread) says I should be looking more toward 117-143.

I know that body types vary greatly, but women at my height, what's YOUR goal and how did you choose it?
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  • alopez2011
    alopez2011 Posts: 13
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    160-170
  • CantStopWontStop92
    CantStopWontStop92 Posts: 165 Member
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    Hey there:) I'm not quite 5'6'', have a petite frame, and am around 110lbs. For anyone who might need a little help or extra motivation, feel free to message me! I love helping fellow mfp-ers :flowerforyou:
  • GraceAmes
    GraceAmes Posts: 7
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    I guess a lot really depends on it.
    Im 40. and my doctor told me between 150-168 would be fine. Actually my Ob gyn told me don't go over 175..
    I have large muscle structure.
    When I was down to 175 I was size 9/10 .It has a lot to do with how the body is.

    im working 5 lbs at a time. When I get down to 175 I will see what I want to do.. It's just a guide.
    Main goal is to get healthier.
  • nyboer
    nyboer Posts: 346 Member
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    I'm 5'6" and my goal is 150. (Well, really 145 but I'm being realistic about just how crazy I plan on being.) I picked the number somewhat arbitrarily in that I'm hoping to feel good about myself and feel healthy at that weight. Time will tell!
  • RunAmock
    RunAmock Posts: 95 Member
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    I am about 5-6 as well and my goal is 155.
  • Susan0279
    Susan0279 Posts: 69 Member
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    I am 5'4" and my goal now is 160. Per the charts in the doctors office I should be at 140 at the high end. I have never followed that. I once was at 125 (I was too skinny, but I was young 18-21). Even my husband said when we started dating that I could put on some weight (I blame him for my weight gain, he never told me to stop :wink: LOL). I am also not what you would call small framed, sorry rambling here a bit. I picked 160 for my first goal, but to be honest with you I don't want to go below 155.
  • mssierra2u
    mssierra2u Posts: 86 Member
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    I'm 5'6" and my goal is 170. Right now, that is a long way off, but I would imagine my goals will likely be adjusted once I'm closer. WebMD says top of range should be about 154, but that seems WAAAY too low for me. We'll see next year.
  • dltp223
    dltp223 Posts: 28 Member
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    I'm 5'6" and my goal is 160 (I think. LOL. I care more about losing inches and looking toned than I do about pounds).
  • lewiscandacea
    lewiscandacea Posts: 14 Member
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    I am 5' 6" and I want to weigh around 140-142. I only picked that number because I wanted to wear a size 8. I got there and now I am back up to 153 and a size 10. I felt a lot better at 142. Find a happy place for you. I am trying to get back to anything under 145.
  • mariabraceyrobinson
    mariabraceyrobinson Posts: 94 Member
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    Read one of these threads for 5'3" to 5'5", but curious more for my height. I'm almost 5'6", and my goal WAS 155, but according to this site: http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1108048103230.html (picked up from other thread) says I should be looking more toward 117-143.

    I know that body types vary greatly, but women at my height, what's YOUR goal and how did you choose it?

    My nutritionist said that a realistic goal for my 5'6" frame is 155. Shoot for that. You're not a teenager. don't try to have a body of a preeteen!
  • megsi474
    megsi474 Posts: 370 Member
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    I'm 35 years old and 5'6". I have 130 as my goal weight because that's what I reached at another time and it's my "pre-everything" weight- before kids and marriage, etc. I don't know that it's that realistic for me because instead of 1200 cals and cardio, I'm eating more and strength training to be slim and strong, not just thin. I wouldn't be surprised if 135-140 wasn't more realistic for me, I'm just seeing how my body changes with the weights and focusing on measurements.
  • pigote
    pigote Posts: 615 Member
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    5'5". Started at 187 and my goal was as least down to 149 per charts/doc. Have now been holding between 131-136 for 6 months. I'm 58. This seems to be where I feel best and my body wants to stay here :-)
  • wassergottin
    wassergottin Posts: 154 Member
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    I'm 5'6" with a goal of 110-115 lbs. I have a very small frame and look chubby at 128-130, where I am currently.
  • DatEpicChick
    DatEpicChick Posts: 358 Member
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    my starting weight was about 170, i'm currently right over 130, but its not about the weight as much, now ive started weight training and toning. my ultimate goal is to wear jeans and a tank top, nothing else, and not hang over my pants, no muffin at all. <3
  • AJ_Muffin
    AJ_Muffin Posts: 93 Member
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    I'm 5'6", currently 155, goal 145. I was always bouncing between 140-147 before I had kids.
  • aecole87
    aecole87 Posts: 26 Member
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    I am 5'6" and currently weigh 163. My goal right now is 145, but ultimately i would like to be somewhere in the low to mid 130s.
  • araromi2
    araromi2 Posts: 111 Member
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    150 would be perfect
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,230 Member
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    That chart seems to aim really low. :ohwell:

    I'm 5'5" and 132 right now, and I'm aiming for 120-125. I have a smaller frame/build than some other people at my height.
  • weinbagel
    weinbagel Posts: 337 Member
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    I am 5'6 and my goal weight is 140-145. I have ranged between 128 and 160 and I feel best around 140.
  • weinbagel
    weinbagel Posts: 337 Member
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    Following up to this, my mom is the same height as me and weighs in the 130s, but I look smaller than her. Everyone is different!

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