Ideal Weight Range

Tophers_Motivation

So this morning, I reached my original goal of getting down to 195 lbs (from around 270). I want to set a new goal of whatever is considered to be in the ideal range. I found a calculator online and these were the results ...

Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 164.9 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 161.2 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 171.1 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 177.2 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 136.4 lbs - 184.3 lbs

Bear in mind I want to start toning as well as continuing to lose fat. So what is your opinion on these formulas?

RelCanonical

I would keep going until you are within the BMI recommendation. If you find you are starting to near the bottom of the range and still aren't happy, you might consider other means of toning like a re-composition. Everybody's preferences are different so a calculator can't really determine where you will be happiest.

moonstroller

How tall are you? I'm 5'9" and when I was around 30 I got down to 144 pounds by doing nothing but cardio. Then I got into lifting heavy and got up to 178 pounds with less than 7% body fat. I felt great at both weights, although I was far stronger, for obvious reasons, while lifting. Have you ever been at any of the weights you mentioned? If so, where do you feel the best?

Tophers_Motivation

Moonstroller ... I'm 6'0. I was maybe in that weight range in junior high.

SezxyStef

I personally think scale weight is only one measure and it shouldn't be the end all to be all.

I set a range for my weight goal...so for me it's between 140-150...I do this because I know that as a weight lifter I am not looking at just that.

I take measurements, BF%, my BP and cholesterol numbers, my clothing size, how fast I can run a 5k and how much I lift...then I look in the mirror and if I like what I see...it's all good regardless of any of the aforementioned numbers...

Chadxx

I wouldn't worry as much about some mythical ideal number on a scale as I would body composition. I would focus on how lean you want to be and how much muscle you want and let the number on the scale fall where it may. That is exactly what I am doing.

BrettWithPKU

Tophers_Motivation wrote: »

So this morning, I reached my original goal of getting down to 195 lbs (from around 270). I want to set a new goal of whatever is considered to be in the ideal range. I found a calculator online and these were the results ...

Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 164.9 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 161.2 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 171.1 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 177.2 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 136.4 lbs - 184.3 lbs

Bear in mind I want to start toning as well as continuing to lose fat. So what is your opinion on these formulas?

You might Google "Willoughby Athlete Weight". It's an ideal weight calculation based on a study of world class athletes, so it accounts for extra muscle.

My ideal weights based on your formulas are below:
Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 171.2 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 165.9 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 178.7 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 186.2 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 142.1 lbs - 192.1 lbs

My Willoughby Athlete Weight is 208.

Also, I've read a study or two that says, for the purposes of longevity in men, the ideal BMI is 27. Yes, 27, which BMI labels as "overweight". For me, 27 BMI is 210.

As I'm shooting for an athletic build, my ultimate weight goal is 205-210.

jemhh

Chadxx wrote: »

I wouldn't worry as much about some mythical ideal number on a scale as I would body composition. I would focus on how lean you want to be and how much muscle you want and let the number on the scale fall where it may. That is exactly what I am doing.

I think that this is wise advice.

Do keep in mind that you likely have a lot more fat than the person who has the ideal weight in those calculations has. That is to say that it is likely you could hit that ideal weight and still look soft/flabby due to low muscle mass. That is especially the case if you have not done anything to retain muscle while losing weight. It is very common to need a few years to work on body composition after getting to a healthy weight.

ladyreva78

BDonjon wrote: »

Tophers_Motivation wrote: »

So this morning, I reached my original goal of getting down to 195 lbs (from around 270). I want to set a new goal of whatever is considered to be in the ideal range. I found a calculator online and these were the results ...

Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 164.9 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 161.2 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 171.1 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 177.2 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 136.4 lbs - 184.3 lbs

Bear in mind I want to start toning as well as continuing to lose fat. So what is your opinion on these formulas?

You might Google "Willoughby Athlete Weight". It's an ideal weight calculation based on a study of world class athletes, so it accounts for extra muscle.

My ideal weights based on your formulas are below:
Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 171.2 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 165.9 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 178.7 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 186.2 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 142.1 lbs - 192.1 lbs

My Willoughby Athlete Weight is 208.

Also, I've read a study or two that says, for the purposes of longevity in men, the ideal BMI is 27. Yes, 27, which BMI labels as "overweight". For me, 27 BMI is 210.

As I'm shooting for an athletic build, my ultimate weight goal is 205-210.

That's interesting. According to that calculation I could aim for 3kg higher than my doctor suggested. It would still be well within a healthy BMI range though. I guess I'll know when I reach the general vicinity.

Doctor's suggestion: 65kg (BMI 22.5)
According to Willoughby: 68.5kg (BMI 23.7)

ninerbuff

Tophers_Motivation wrote: »

So this morning, I reached my original goal of getting down to 195 lbs (from around 270). I want to set a new goal of whatever is considered to be in the ideal range. I found a calculator online and these were the results ...

Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 164.9 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 161.2 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 171.1 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 177.2 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 136.4 lbs - 184.3 lbs

Bear in mind I want to start toning as well as continuing to lose fat. So what is your opinion on these formulas?

NONE take your physique into mind. I'm considered obese in all of them due to muscle mass.

So how about one where you take your body fat into consideration?

You need to know you lean mass first though and this is just an approximation.

Once you know your lean mass you decide what body fat percentage you want to have, then use the formula:

Lean body mass divided by (1-body fat % desired) to determine what weight you'd be.

So if you were 150lbs of lean body mass and wanted to be 15% body fat then:

150lbs divided by .85 is 176lbs.

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moonstroller

Tophers_Motivation wrote: »

Moonstroller ... I'm 6'0. I was maybe in that weight range in junior high.

If you want to start toning I would recommend starting right now. Since you're down to 195 pounds adding in resistance training will gain you lean muscle, which will help speed up burning fat. If you're not too self-conscious about what you weigh focus on gaining muscle and enjoy how much better your body will look.

KM0692

Congratulations on reaching your goal!!! Have you asked your doctor what a healthy weight range would be for you? I would start there.