Anyone here hesitate to share their goal weight?

supercpa999

Does anyone here hesitate to share their goal weight because they think some people will think it’s too low? If so, what is your goal weight? Mine is 160, I’m 6’0”

glassyo

Mine was 160 per my doctor but I kept going and now I'm 102ish. 105 is the number I keep in head for my actual goal. I'm 5'2".

chocolate_owl

160 for 6'0" is right in the middle of the middle of the normal BMI range, so that doesn't seem too low at all.

At 5'5" I'm probably looking at 115-120 to be as lean as I want without building up some muscle, but I'm probably gonna try for 125 and some recomping because muscle is nice.

Megan_smartiepants1970

My goal weight is 140-150 ...I am 5'6

jessef593

supercpa999 wrote: »

Does anyone here hesitate to share their goal weight because they think some people will think it’s too low? If so, what is your goal weight? Mine is 160, I’m 6’0”

Are you a man? Because at 6' 153. I looked like I was anorexic. And I essentially was

HeidiCooksSupper

I have very little idea of what mine is. It's not important at this point. I have intermediate goals like getting to ONEderland (199.9 lbs.) or having an overweight BMI as opposed to an obese one. I think we too often fail to recognize progress when we are only concentrating on an ultimate goal. Any weight I lose for the next couple years at least is to the good so why worry about ultimate goals. I'll know it when I see it. Heck, at this point seeing a BMI in the 30s seems like a reasonable short term goal.

supercpa999

Yes I am. Now you see why I hesitate.

SuzySunshine99

I didn't tell people anything about my weight loss, so I didn't get unsolicited opinions.

There's no reason to share personal information with people, except your doctor/trainer/anyone else you're working with to help you get to your goal. Otherwise, it's no one's business.

sgt1372

No.

sijomial

I didn't and don't need anyone's validation or approval about my goal weight as it's completely my choice.
If anyone was/is interested I'd tell them - not ask them!

I mix with some serious cyclists who compared to the general population tend to be light for their height for performance reasons. Your 160lbs at 6' that wouldn't raise any eyebrows in that very healthy and fit demographic.

But the overweight general population also tend to have a skewed perception about people's best weight partly as it sheds a harsh light on their own failings. It can be a healthy weight for that height for sure, your body, your choice.

My original goal weight was 175lbs at 5'9" but I now prefer 168lbs.
That my build and my physique choices are different to yours shouldn't have any bearing on your goals.

MaltedTea

I have no goal weight 🤷🏿‍♀️ As long as I stay in the healthy BMI range I'm good.

My focus this whole time has been body fat percentage and the elusive (at least for me) low 20s. I'll stick it this time...and stay there!

sardelsa

I don't have a goal weight I have a goal body composition. I usually have an idea /range but this time I'm just going with the flow.

glassyo

Wow, I don't think I answered the actual question. No, I didn't share my goal weight with anyone but no one really knew I was on a diet. They just noticed me getting smaller (I see a lot of people only once or twice a year).

Sayanogo

I don't share my goal weight (and hesitate to talk about it on MFP) because it is higher than a healthy BMI range.

Diatonic12

Speaking in general. If a person knows that sharing their goal weight will get a negative reaction and they share it anyway and get said reaction..they either know something is amiss and they're going for it anyway or they want to be talked out it because deep down they know it's not really the best decision. Either way, there's a deeper need for attention.

jessef593

supercpa999 wrote: »

Yes I am. Now you see why I hesitate.

Mind if I ask why you set a goal weight opposed to a goal look? Your weight is no ones business. Nor should it be something to centralize around. It's a number. Unless you're unhealthy. Then whatever. As long as you are happy with how you look.

I'm currently 212 at 6' and think I look tiny. Why do you choose to go so low?

StevefromMichigan

155 lbs.

supercpa999

jessef593 wrote: »

supercpa999 wrote: »

Yes I am. Now you see why I hesitate.

Mind if I ask why you set a goal weight opposed to a goal look? Your weight is no ones business. Nor should it be something to centralize around. It's a number. Unless you're unhealthy. Then whatever. As long as you are happy with how you look.

I'm currently 212 at 6' and think I look tiny. Why do you choose to go so low?

Well I have been big plenty before and I have always wanted to get very lean.

TSamberlynn80

I'm 6'5" and I set my goal weight at 160 because I'm a girl and I really dont want to be over 200.. I also read that its healthiest to be on the lower end of the BMI and 160 is still in the healthy range... but like whatever.. it's not like I'm ever going to reach it.. I literally have 100 lbs to lose... not the best time in my life right now

Christi1979

I'm not terribly concerned with a specific goal weight. I just figure I'll know what I'm happy with when I get there. I'm more interested in how toned I look and maybe dropping a few sizes in the process.

durhammfp

jessef593 wrote: »

Why do you choose to go so low?

His goal weight for his height is not considered "so low" according to most medical professionals. 160 lbs puts him almost dead center in what is considered the healthy weight range.