5'8" - 5'9" - ladies what are your weight goals?

mariamshah313

5'9, I used to be 145 at my best. Went up to around 200, I started working out, saw a bit of a difference, then I was brave enough to get on the scale, I was at 199, which means I was more before. I'm aiming for 160, currently sitting at 184. I have an hourglass figure (not the most appealing atm lol), just need to drop 24 more pounds. It's been about 3 months of proper diet and exercise. Hopefully by October I will achieve 160. Tips, ideas or suggestions welcome.

cglouie

dmt4641 wrote: »

I'm 5'8 and currently 133. Aiming for 128-130ish. I think I must have a small frame because I don't look super skinny or anything. I really need to gain more muscle and I have been lifting for a while but I'm probably not eating enough calories to support muscle gains.

This is me exactly! I'm 5'8, currently 132, aiming for 127/128 before starting maintenance. I, too, am small framed so even at my current weight, I still look healthy slim and not skin and bones. Actually, I still have quite a bit of belly fat to lose but I don't want to go below the upper 120s and be underweight. Once I hit maintenance, I will start recomping to hopefully burn the leftover fat as I build more muscle. After my maintenance goal, my new goal is to achieve a certain "look" so if that means the scale goes up because of the additional muscle, so be it.

kprimaverab

Sued0nim wrote: »

5'8 been at goal of 160 for 18 months

You can't judge your weight by others ...frame, genetics, musculature all play a part in scale weight

I agree ! I look great at 170 due to having a larger frame. When I am that weight people guess I'm around 140

IllustratedxGirl

BMIs are also a load of crap so..

5'9
Lowest weight ever: 126
Highest weight recently: 186
Lowest weight recently (2 years ago): 143
Current weight: 166
Goal weight: 140 and see from there

at 126 I was pretty unhealthy and my parents even sent me $250 for food when they saw some pics I posted on FB lol don't really care to get to that weight again.

nowolga

Height: 5'8

SW:252
CW: 238
GW: 150

Once I get to 150 I will either try to go to 140 or maintain within that range. I will see when I get there. Right now I am just trying to focus on losing the rest of the 100 pounds.

DanniPants6

Hello fit people!

I'm 5'8" - I started at 155, currently 130. .. I'm maintaining around 128-133. I have a fairly small frame !

Current measures are as follows :

Chest : 34inch
Waist : 26inch
Hips: 37inch
Wrist: 6inch
Thigh: 22inch

MommaLovesToLoseIt

I am 5'9". Lowest weight since 16, 185 pounds. Highest weight 355. I am currently 225-230 and wear size 14 pants and large tops. My goal weight is 185-195, but I also want to go for a more muscular appearance so will reassess as necessary

singingflutelady

5'8 currently 132 want to be 125. I have been maintaining 132 for a long time except when very ill with crohn's for about a year when I was 110 which was definitely skeletal. I was also that weight when anorexic. My highest was 150 when I was engaged in a lot of binging.

mgookin

I am 5' 7.5 I am currently 326 and goal weight is 185 for right now. The smallest I have ever been was 165. I am comfortable with my looks and weight around the 165-185 range.

tomteboda

I know I posted earlier on this thread, but I thought I'd share some updates because I am honestly undecided about my weight now.

I have profound scoliosis, and have lost 5" of height due to that since I was 16 (I am 38). My lowest ribs nearly touch my hipbones. I was crushed today to measure in at 5'8" when I should be 6'1".

I had initially set a goal of 180. I lowered that to 165, and am nearly there, as I hit 166 last week. That would have put me in healthy range for 5'9", but now I was down an inch (probably a rounding thing) and I would have to drop to 160 to weigh in under the BMI of 25 while clothed as the Dr. Office weight is the only one that counts for insurance.

The thing is, I think I look great. My family thinks I'm getting too thin as I have a history of disordered eating in my teens. And logically I realize nothing about my body has changed; my skeleton is that of a 6'1" woman, as are my organs and muscles and everything else. Plus I am large framed. If I didn't have a spine that decided to act like a corkscrew, my weight would put me at a BMI of 21.9

I don't know if I want to push my weight down further just to make the government happy. I don't even know at this point if I should.


(Me last week, wearing size 8 jeans and measuring 37-28-38)

Sued0nim

I think you look great too @tomteboda ..I would aim to hit maintenance now ..

Pushing your weight down doesn't make the govt happy...you are an individual not a population and beholden to an 19th century macro calculation on the back of an envelope for health risks

At 5'8 the top end is 165 anyway

I know it was my original target and was where I went into maintenance...only I found the leap difficult and kept losing slowly until I worked out my actual TDEE so have ended fluctuating around 160

Chilli7777

Im 5'9" and my goal is 150 lbs

robininfl

tomteboda wrote: »

I know I posted earlier on this thread, but I thought I'd share some updates because I am honestly undecided about my weight now.

I have profound scoliosis, and have lost 5" of height due to that since I was 16 (I am 38). My lowest ribs nearly touch my hipbones. I was crushed today to measure in at 5'8" when I should be 6'1".

I had initially set a goal of 180. I lowered that to 165, and am nearly there, as I hit 166 last week. That would have put me in healthy range for 5'9", but now I was down an inch (probably a rounding thing) and I would have to drop to 160 to weigh in under the BMI of 25 while clothed as the Dr. Office weight is the only one that counts for insurance.

The thing is, I think I look great. My family thinks I'm getting too thin as I have a history of disordered eating in my teens. And logically I realize nothing about my body has changed; my skeleton is that of a 6'1" woman, as are my organs and muscles and everything else. Plus I am large framed. If I didn't have a spine that decided to act like a corkscrew, my weight would put me at a BMI of 21.9

I don't know if I want to push my weight down further just to make the government happy. I don't even know at this point if I should.


(Me last week, wearing size 8 jeans and measuring 37-28-38)

You look good. I think you aren't anywhere near too skinny but also not too fat - if you are really 6'1" before the scoliosis, you should ask your doctor for some sort of exemption, if your health provider or life insurance is trying to gouge you based on an incorrect height measurement. Tell them to measure you hanging upside down, or laying flat!

If you can't get your doctor to fix the height measurement, and it's just a few lb, I would suggest you treat the Dr visit like a wrestling competition where you need to drop a few pounds to get into a weight class, if you are getting charged more for those few pounds - plan for it and drop the weight for the visit each year.

About the ribs and hipbones thing, mine are only about 1.5" apart at most and my back is reasonably straight. You have better waist definition than I do, LOL.

magicpickles

140 but it's probably too thin for me. Maybe a bit higher, but toned?

esjones12

5'8"
SW = 228
CW = 182
GW = 140ish....once I'm under 150 it will be a matter of finding my sweet spot for athletic performance. More focus on body fat % and how my body handles the races I do at different weights. Need to be able to lift heavy things but also run fast.

Kate_UK

I'm 5ft 9 and a half and I have a goal of 154 = 11stone. I have a large frame - wide hip bones and shoulders. I've been that weight before, and I know it's the lowest I can go without starting to look gaunt and ill.

brooke88z

I'm 5'9", 33 years old and currently 169 lbs. My highest and lowest weights since age 16 have been 225 and 159 lbs, respectively.

My first goal weight is 155, to stay realistic. I imagine my best look would be around 145, but of course I have to see what that looks like.

I think I actually want to weigh less than what my aesthetic preference is, because I have lower back discomfort when standing or walking for long periods (20 minutes or more) . I want to put as little weight as possible on my back. That might mean low 130s, but I'm highly doubtful I will reach that.

H_Ock12

5'8", goal weight is 130-135. Started out around 185 in February and down to 150 now.

Sued0nim

brooke84z wrote: »

I'm 5'9", 33 years old and currently 169 lbs. My highest and lowest weights since age 16 have been 225 and 159 lbs, respectively.

My first goal weight is 155, to stay realistic. I imagine my best look would be around 145, but of course I have to see what that looks like.

I think I actually want to weigh less than what my aesthetic preference is, because I have lower back discomfort when standing or walking for long periods (20 minutes or more) . I want to put as little weight as possible on my back. That might mean low 130s, but I'm highly doubtful I will reach that.

You really need to develop your core and back muscles to help alleviate pain. Rather than be the lowest weight possible. Absent any medical reasons for back pain of course and with doctor approval a progressive resistance programme (see fitness boards ad nauseum) will help more than being an extremely low weight

Freya1028

I'm 5'9" my goal is to lose 10 pounds, I would like to be 140 pounds.

magicpickles

I'm 5'8 and have a medium/large frame, although a few people have told me I have little hips.

brooke88z

Sued0nim wrote: »

You really need to develop your core and back muscles to help alleviate pain. Rather than be the lowest weight possible. Absent any medical reasons for back pain of course and with doctor approval a progressive resistance programme (see fitness boards ad nauseum) will help more than being an extremely low weight

I will probably end up doing that. I would like to see first what difference weight loss makes. I like to isolate variables when it comes to what makes a difference. I also find it hard to stick to an exercise program. But I'm sure I'll eventually have no choice. My skinny dad has managed his back issues fairly well throughout his life, but as he's aged, it's gotten noticeably worse. I'll try everything eventually.

Blondieee00

5'9" my goal is 125-130. I am very small framed ( 3.5 inch wrists)

tomteboda

Blondieee00 wrote: »

5'9" my goal is 125-130. I am very small framed ( 3.5 inch wrists)

I've seen that before. Mine are 7", I'd love to photograph our wrists together and save it fit when people say there's no such thing as frame size differences!

tomteboda

robininfl wrote: »

tomteboda wrote: »

I know I posted earlier on this thread, but I thought I'd share some updates because I am honestly undecided about my weight now.

I have profound scoliosis, and have lost 5" of height due to that since I was 16 (I am 38). My lowest ribs nearly touch my hipbones. I was crushed today to measure in at 5'8" when I should be 6'1".

I had initially set a goal of 180. I lowered that to 165, and am nearly there, as I hit 166 last week. That would have put me in healthy range for 5'9", but now I was down an inch (probably a rounding thing) and I would have to drop to 160 to weigh in under the BMI of 25 while clothed as the Dr. Office weight is the only one that counts for insurance.

The thing is, I think I look great. My family thinks I'm getting too thin as I have a history of disordered eating in my teens. And logically I realize nothing about my body has changed; my skeleton is that of a 6'1" woman, as are my organs and muscles and everything else. Plus I am large framed. If I didn't have a spine that decided to act like a corkscrew, my weight would put me at a BMI of 21.9

I don't know if I want to push my weight down further just to make the government happy. I don't even know at this point if I should.


(Me last week, wearing size 8 jeans and measuring 37-28-38)

You look good. I think you aren't anywhere near too skinny but also not too fat - if you are really 6'1" before the scoliosis, you should ask your doctor for some sort of exemption, if your health provider or life insurance is trying to gouge you based on an incorrect height measurement. Tell them to measure you hanging upside down, or laying flat!

If you can't get your doctor to fix the height measurement, and it's just a few lb, I would suggest you treat the Dr visit like a wrestling competition where you need to drop a few pounds to get into a weight class, if you are getting charged more for those few pounds - plan for it and drop the weight for the visit each year.

About the ribs and hipbones thing, mine are only about 1.5" apart at most and my back is reasonably straight. You have better waist definition than I do, LOL.

Thanks. I'm frustrated because I DID plan and work hard, then was screwed over by my period plus a loss of height.

I've always had an hourglass figure, and a very long torso. My whole family have long torsos (most long sleeve shirts are 3/4 length on me). My waist is a full inch wider than it was at this weight & hip measurement at age 19, so I can see the effect of the torso shortening. The description on my xrays is "profound levorotary scoliosis" of both the thoracic and lumbar spine. I understand the need to be lean to take stress off my back, I guess my real annoyance is worth government policies that punish individuals based on statistical averages.

juneynoony2016

5.9/athletic, but pear shaped. tend to hover around 150-155 when I am not watching what I eat.. Made it down to 140 once, but 145 is probably a more reasonable goal weight for me.

sllm1

5'8"

I've been as low as 130 (too thin) and as high as 182.

I'm currently 144 with a goal of 138. I'm hoping to lose the last few pounds around my midsection.

I'm 148 in the profile pic.

alush08

I'm 5'9 1/2 my current weight is 195 started at 204 and my goal is to get back to 150. I'm medium build so anything less than that looks too skinny. I'm lifting heavy these days so if I got to 160 with some good muscle I'd be happy. I want to be a size 7 again!

lapinu390

Good luck everyone

insidetheinsane

Currently hovering around 144 trying to get back down to 130. I was happiest at 125. The jump into adult life and a long term relationship put me at my heaviest at 147 a couple months ago.