5’4” - 5’5” females; what is your goal weight range?

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  • janeway_110
    janeway_110 Posts: 3 Member
    I’m 5’5” and 35 years old. I am about 128lb and only looking to lose a bit to be about 119lb. I think my current weight is fine, but it’s post baby and I’m a bit rounder in some areas, bum, tum and thighs and my old clothes are a bit snug. I feel comfortable at my old weight and I wouldn’t say I had a perfect diet. I think it depends where your body likes to sit. I’m finding right now it wants to be 128! I really want to have some junk food. Lol.
  • LoKoMi
    LoKoMi Posts: 51 Member
    5’4”, age 49
    SW 225+
    CW 169.8
    Goal is “150 by 50”, but I hit a plateau so I’ll just be happy if I’m in the 150s by the end of next month

    Lowest I remember being was 126 when I was 17. I thought I was fat because people are jerks and told me I was. Now I’m 170 and people are telling me I look skinny 🤣

    I’m hoping I can maintain around 145-155 without it being a constant battle. I’m just want a balance between looking/feeling good and enjoying the golden years.
  • amyelizbeth
    amyelizbeth Posts: 58 Member
    I'm 5'4" and my goal weight is around 126lbs. I'm currently around 170lbs and I feel like 126lbs is an attainable goal for me. My goal weight used to be 112lbs but I feel like that's just too small for me and I think I would be more comfortable with my new goal. I think it all depends on you and how you feel regarding your goal weight
  • mbalnco
    mbalnco Posts: 1 Member
    I’m 5’4” and was curious about this too for the same reason. I just started my weight loss journey and set my goal weight at 160 lbs. I feel like that seems high compared to the 125-145 lbs range I read about, but I’m basing my goal weight on my past weight. At my thinnest, I stayed between 155-160 lbs and remember not wanting to weigh any less. My clavicles stuck out, my hips bones, too, and my wrists were tiny. I wore a size Sm-Med, and a 7-9 in jeans, never smaller. Around that time I decided to become more physically fit. I started working with trainers at a local gym and remember getting on the scale, surprising all of them when it said I was close to 160 lbs because they estimated I was closer 135-140 lbs based on how I looked... and this is coming from people who analyze bodies for a living... so I’d say, if you’re healthy, happy where you are, and don’t feel comfortable losing anymore weight, you’re right where you need to be :)
  • cask16
    cask16 Posts: 196 Member
    aes1219 wrote: »
    I just had my first baby 6 weeks ago. When I delivered I was up to 182 lbs (I'm 5'5"). I am now 150 lbs. I expected my weight loss to slow down since after having baby I lost weight fast, but now my weight hasn't chaged in 2 weeks which is frustrating.

    My goal weight range is 130-135 lbs. I may want to go lower once I get there, I will just have to see how I feel.

    Hang on in there - you’re doing great.
    My second baby is 5 months old - delivered at 185lbs and still 173lbs!
    I’m aiming for around 145lbs.
    My lowest ever weight, pre babies was around 127lbs many moons ago.

    Whoever said breastfeeding makes the weight fall off do don’t mean me.
    Though I suspect all the pregnancy snacks may be a factor....
  • Joey_jo_jo
    Joey_jo_jo Posts: 9 Member
    I’m just under 5ft 4 and 121 and I feel chubby. I prefer around 110lb for me. I think my body fat is high as I haven’t been gyming for a while due to injuries.
  • mypixiedesigns
    mypixiedesigns Posts: 26 Member
    edited February 2019
    When I was young I weighed 117. I ended up gaining a ton of weight as I aged and was up to 182. I lost a lot and got down into the 130’s. Looking at my body then I really couldn’t imagine being back around that weight again. It seems way to skinny. Maybe because I focus now more on having muscle and good health over just being thin. I think high 120’s and low to mid 130’s is a good weight at that height and is maintainable. Now I am back in the 170’s and working my way back to that 130 range.
  • Stew501
    Stew501 Posts: 65 Member
    I’m 5’5 and 37 y.o. Currently 136; so maybe 129 for goal weight
  • dhiammarath
    dhiammarath Posts: 834 Member
    My goal weight falls into "enough below the overweight/normal line that I can feast on major days and fluctuations won't pop me out of 'normal' BMI" and "low enough" that I feel awesome. I'm not sure what the number will be, and I'm less worried about the number than I am 'bout whether or not my inner rubber duckie floatie is gone or almost gone and whether or not I feel confident. I'm not sure! And that's kind of exciting.

    My arrow in the dark is aimed roughly at 125-130ish, but I am not even sure. I think I have smallish bones, but I won't really know the number until I'm there!
  • Sanriohippie
    Sanriohippie Posts: 76 Member
    First off congratulations on the loss!!
    I am unsure of ideal weight.I am 5’4” when I lost weight to get pregnant I was 199 and in a size 12.
    I’ve only lost 22lbs so far,but I’ve lost 3” overall so I’m thinking more of size than weight.
    However I would be comfortable at 150lbs or size 8 whichever comes first ha!
    Good luck on your bright future!!
  • 39flavours
    39flavours Posts: 1,494 Member
    5'4" (just!) and I'm 38. Currently at 163 and I feel like I have so much to lose. A few years back I was 129 which I attained with mfp and lots of weights and cardio so it was a lot of effort! At the time I still felt quite chubby, I was a uk size 10, and would have probably looked better 10 lbs less. I have big hips, thighs and bust but a small back and waist. My current goal is 150 then probably 135, then in my dream world 120 but we'll see. At my age it seems so slow to lose anything but by the time I'm 40 I wanna be in the best shape of my life.
  • 76Crane76
    76Crane76 Posts: 133 Member
    corysmithsmail wrote: »
    BMI are based on grouping or according to population trends. I think they are better suited as a guide than something definite. People can look differently at the same weight even at the same height. I'm 5'5 and at what I consider my goal/maintenance weight of 165 (I'm 163 technically) and am considered "overweight." But I couldn't imagine being any or much smaller personally. I am trying to lower body fat which inevitably means that I'll lose more weight....but I am not purposely aiming for that.

    Prior to gaining a large amount of weight my body was set at 162 lbs at 5'5. When I was lighter than this I looked ill and many people told me so...this is my goal weight.
  • ItsAJourny
    ItsAJourny Posts: 69 Member
    aes1219 wrote: »
    aes1219 wrote: »
    I just had my first baby 6 weeks ago. When I delivered I was up to 182 lbs (I'm 5'5"). I am now 150 lbs. I expected my weight loss to slow down since after having baby I lost weight fast, but now my weight hasn't chaged in 2 weeks which is frustrating.

    My goal weight range is 130-135 lbs. I may want to go lower once I get there, I will just have to see how I feel.

    Thought I would update. I am now 4 months postpartum and weigh 131 lbs. My goal is 125 lbs now and then I will reassess. 131 feels pretty good though!

    Awesome and Congratulations!
  • roobella
    roobella Posts: 59 Member
    I'm currently 180. Aiming to get back to 135-140lbs. That's where I felt happiest before I had my kids
  • cnarine8196
    cnarine8196 Posts: 3 Member
    I’m 5’4’and 176 lbs. I’m miserable. I use to be between 135 to 140 until a couple of years ago.. I’m finally starting to take this seriously. I just turned 47 and I’m thinking it’s harder to lose weight at my age??
  • ItsAJourny
    ItsAJourny Posts: 69 Member
    cnarine8196 wrote: »
    I’m 5’4’and 176 lbs. I’m miserable. I use to be between 135 to 140 until a couple of years ago.. I’m finally starting to take this seriously. I just turned 47 and I’m thinking it’s harder to lose weight at my age??

    I just wanted to offer encouragement. I have been there (miserable with my weight). You can do this! I am 60 years old and have lost 40 pounds since August and now am a healthy 130 pounds (5 foot 5 inches). You might need to change what you eat and your eating and exercise habits, but you can do this. Good luck!
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