5'6 ladies....goals, where you're at?

sheryllromero

5'6
SW 130
CW 119
GW 115
Calories 1500-1600

jemhh

mdeshaies89 wrote: »

It's always been my understanding that ladies of 5"6 height should aim to be between 140 and 150 pounds. In this thread, though, I see a lot of you are aiming to be in the lower 100s. Any thoughts on this?

I'm 5'6' (well, 5'5.5" ). My avi is me at 148ish. It's a great weight for the height, IMO. However, my stomach fat is still a challenge that I am working on. I'd be very happy to eventually end up at the same weight with the stomach fat gone, but anywhere in the 140-150 range would be fine with me.

bluestarlight19

My goal is 150, but I'm fairly broad and large chested, I don't I could get smaller than that.
I got down to 170s once and I looked damn good, so I think 150 would be very comfortable for me. Right now I'm 205-207. Can't seem to break away from those numbers.

scward1991

jemhh wrote: »

mdeshaies89 wrote: »

It's always been my understanding that ladies of 5"6 height should aim to be between 140 and 150 pounds. In this thread, though, I see a lot of you are aiming to be in the lower 100s. Any thoughts on this?

I'm 5'6' (well, 5'5.5" ). My avi is me at 148ish. It's a great weight for the height, IMO. However, my stomach fat is still a challenge that I am working on. I'd be very happy to eventually end up at the same weight with the stomach fat gone, but anywhere in the 140-150 range would be fine with me.

For me, its about BF%, I am now around about 20%, so a little lower would be ideal, but I am training to become a fitness instructor so the leaner I can be the better for me.
At this point, its less about the number on the scale and more about fitness goals from here.

Also, to note, gone from DD to C cup in my journey, so less to weigh in in the curves department

mdeshaies89

jemhh wrote: »

mdeshaies89 wrote: »

It's always been my understanding that ladies of 5"6 height should aim to be between 140 and 150 pounds. In this thread, though, I see a lot of you are aiming to be in the lower 100s. Any thoughts on this?

I'm 5'6' (well, 5'5.5" ). My avi is me at 148ish. It's a great weight for the height, IMO. However, my stomach fat is still a challenge that I am working on. I'd be very happy to eventually end up at the same weight with the stomach fat gone, but anywhere in the 140-150 range would be fine with me.

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad for the insight. Best of luck on your goals!

drawaimfire

5'6"
SW 175
GW 138
CW 138 and in maintenance since February of this year. When I was in weight loss mode, it was between 1400-1600 depending on appetite (CI) and exercise (CO). I found that after a day of archery or snowboarding or weight training, I would be starving, so I learned how to adjust based on those factors.

This weight on my frame and height is perfect, had I not liked the aesthetics at this weight, I would've adjusted up a few pounds not down as I felt that it just looked a little off. I did slip down to 135 then purposefully added a few pounds back on. (Not recorded in MFP)

1700 Calories roughly per day since entering maintenance. (Sometimes more sometimes less, I prefer to track on a weekly basis, less stressful (for me).

Reaching my goal was actually the easiest part, its been the re-shaping of my body that is the longer journey that I am on now. For anyone starting out, I have found no discernible difference for losing the weight this time as opposed to when I was younger. Don't give yourself room to make excuses. I say this to motivate not to anger. Question and listen, these boards are an incredible asset that literally changed my life, thanks to one poster.

All of you should be proud of where you're at, where you've come from and look forward to the next steps!

malioumba

@Famof72015

If I may politely ask, I am curious as to what your measurements are compared to how they were! (and anyone else).

Famof72015

malioumba wrote: »

@Famof72015

If I may politely ask, I am curious as to what your measurements are compared to how they were! (and anyone else).

I'll get you that info tomorrow!!