Women 5'2 to 5'4 Ages 40+: what's your weight goal?

VpinkLotus

This thread is so great. I am really loing reading all your posts. I have a couple years before I hit 40 but I feel like I want to contribute. Iam 5' 1" my 3rd child is 2 1/2 and I sadly have crept back up to 140 which is my highest adult non-pregnant weight. I modest goal right now of 125 but that could change when i get there. But right now it's not budging a bit

ENJOYING reading your post! sorry for the typo

Dalia_Maria

I am 5'3", 40 years old, and currently at 158 lbs. Goal weight is about 120-125. I do plan to add some lean muscle to compensate for typical "old age" muscle loss, lol.

Having a much harder time losing weight this time around (lost weight after first two babies fine, now having a hard time). Suspicious that I may be developing metabolic syndrome (diabetes and other metabolic issues run in my family), so I'm starting a low-to-moderate carb diet.

Do plan on getting tested soon.

scrapalooza

I am 47 5'2" & hit my goal in June so now am at maintenance. I go between 112-115 & am happy there.

nooserberry1

I am 5'4". I weigh 240 and turn 40 in 2months. First goal is to get to 200 as quickly as possible
the work to getting down to 160. Would really be excited to see 150.

EmmaOnTrack

I'll be 41 next month, am 5'4.

SW: 164lbs (yikes!)
CW: 150lbs
GW: 140lbs

Like some others here, I simply cannot imagine myself looking healthy much lower than 140lbs.

toadg53

I'm 5' 2". medium frame. 60 years old. I started out @ 278 15 months ago. I hit 150 about a month & a half ago. My doctor and I had decided on 140 as my goal. But when I hit 150, I had my BF% done and it was 21%. I felt good, and I was didn't have anything to lose anymore in my upper body. I am a definite pear shape. I was afraid that if I continued seriously losing toward the add'l 10# I would lose more in my face, and I don't want that to happen. So we decided I will stay here. I'm in a size 10 and I am fine with that. In fact, I am now 148 2 weeks into maintenance, and have managed to stay exactly there for 4 weeks now. I don't want to chase after the other 8# and then struggle to stay there, which is what I am afraid would happen. So I am happy to just stay put. I figure that with some more strength and weight work, I will be able to tighten up my lower half and that will help as much as can be with that pear shape nature gave me.

sue_stef

Hi All!
Im 43 5' 2" and currently weigh between 161 - 165
I started out at 241 last December
my ultimate goal is 140lbs I have been stuck here since mid August
I have to change things up a bit
In mid august I started working more hours so not a ton of time lately to exercise as much as I would like

dramaqueen45

I'm 47, 5'4" and my goal is 125 although I would be happy at 130. I am a small frame and weighed about 117 when I got married (26 years ago) and my two pregnancies brought me up to 165 but I quickly lost the baby weight and got back to 125 each time. I hovered around 125-130 for a long time, and then life set in, I got diagnosed hypothyroid and with the kids getting older and running them everywhere you eat crappy fast food too much. So my weight climbed to 150, 160, and this past year I was noticing my clothes getting tighter and I was around 170-175. (There was a time about 8 years ago that I lost around 23 pounds in a summer and got to 138 and kept it off for over a year, but again life happened). So anyway I finally got on the scale last July and I was at 180. Well I knew it was time to do something. I was going between just loving myself anyway (which I still do) and accepting the larger version of me, but I was afraid it would continue to creep up and I didn't exactly have the best eating habits and did almost no exercise except walking occasionally. Diabetes and heart disease runs in my family as does bad knees, so again here I am. It's not my first time on MFP but it's the longest I've been on it. I'm just trying a new approach- log everything, don't deprive myself of the food I love once in a while but log it, find the exercise I love (bicycling), and forgive myself if I mess up a bit here and there. I'm afraid to try to get back to 117 because let's face it, being too thin as people age just makes you look that much older because your skin isn't as elastic, so a little extra cushion (just a little) isn't going to hurt. Which is why 130 would be a good weight for someone with my frame. Sound reasonable? Well let's hope it will stay off this time. Kids out of the house so there's more time to cook and hope that life doesn't throw me any big curve balls in the near future.

prpljellybean

I am 5'4 and currently weigh 187. I am 42 years old. My goal is 145...yes this is high but I have been to this weight two times and then bounced back up. Actually lowest was technically 148 both times. Anywaaays. I would be happy if I could get down to 145 (or 148 lol) and then tone and maintain.

LindaMc6262

I'm 52, 5'2", small frame. Highest weight 142, currently 126 with a goal of 115. I used to be 108-110 before menopause (at 43) and 105 max in my early 20s.

nitag

Hi, I am 51 (as of the 12th of this month), 5'3.5" and weight well its at 218. Goal is 160. Would love to get to 140 but feel it would be way to thin for me. At this point I think changing the diet and adding exercise regularly is more important (for me) then worring about the final goal. This is me, for me. I just want to be healthier. I am always in need of friends, so feel free to add me. :flowerforyou:

I will be 50 on the 9th.. I am 5'3.5 and 218. My Dr told me to hit 160 and go from there...

momnteacher70

I am 5'5, currently weigh 203, and my goal weight is 145. I am 44 years-old.

00Allie00

I'm 43, 5'2 and 155lbs. Goal of about 140-145. I'm pretty hippy and I'm happy with my silhouette… I just want it to be smaller.

On the last 10 lbs of an 80 lb weight loss.

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Otterluv

This should really depend on your particular build. I'm 5'4" and my goal is 117. In my 20s and 30s I always hovered between 110-115. But I tend to have a small build... as in distance runner vs. sprinter. Other women who are naturally more muscular will have a significantly higher goal. As you say, it's about what looks/feels good on you and the proportion of fat vs. muscle.

I'm 5'3", 41 yo. My goal is probably going to end up somewhere around 150. I'm really not sure. I'm not "naturally more muscular", unless working consistently in the weight room for 2 years to gain some nice LBM counts as "naturally more muscular"?. I guess progressive adaptation is a natural process, so maybe. But, it's not something that just magically happens. The process takes consistency and work, but it's totally possible to change your physique.

Anyway, once my legs lean out, I lose the fat on my back that remains, and my belly shrinks, I'll switch to maintenance. I suspect that it'll happen in 50-60 lbs. or so from now, so anywhere from 155-145.

MyChocolateDiet

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MyChocolateDiet

OP are you trying to gain weight?

waytoahealthierme

I am 5'1 (sorry just shy of the range you wanted lol) and i am 250 now and wanna lose 30lbs by march next yr then eventually get to final goal of 120-125lbs!

meltedsno

turned 59 in July... had a dream, literally, last week and something told me 122 lbs is my goal weight. I've been on this mission all my life... reached a high of 269lbs in 2006...at 5'2" that is a bit excessive... heck it is bit excess if I were 7'10"! Don't know what I weigh today because I don't want to step on the scale. People ask me what my goal is and I tell them I will know when I get there.... so was very surprised when I vividly dreamed the 122lb goal....

Where am I today with that? not sure, but I don't think I am far off.... wearing a size 4 these days... will weigh someday, but not until I am sure it is 122 or under... stupid, I know... but don't want to get sucked into the scale predicting my daily moods... :-)

waytoahealthierme

OH SORRY JUST SAW YOU WANTED AGES 40 AND OVER! LOL SO SORRY! I AM ONLY 20! :-P

RMNPHike

I am 5'2" and weigh 119 now. I did MFP last year and got down to 114 then hit some bumps inn the road in general, and gained again, but not as much as when I started last January. I am 52 and have a small frame. My high point was 136 a few years back. When I was 40 I ran every day for an hour and went on a low fat diet, got down to 108 (my high school weight) but it didn't look as good on me as it did in high school - people thought I had been sick! So now my goal is 112, which fits into a healthy BMI for my size. I used to feel like that was too much (when I was in my 20s and before my 2nd child), but now somehow a couple pounds more looks better on me. I do think one has to consider the size of one's frame, bones, etc. as these can make a difference. Exercise is definitely a must for me at this age. Trying to do it with diet alone just makes me a cranky, flabby thin person!

ExRelaySprinter

I really love the photos you posted. What a great illustration of why skinnier isn't always better! I'm 55 years old - 5'4" and 146 lbs, (down from 153). I'm small framed and my ultimate goal, (before seeing your photos), was 125. Now, I believe I'm going to be a little more realistic and shoot for 135 with a good muscle mass. Thanks for the very intelligent reminder!

No problem!
Before using MFP and going on the forum for info, i would have thought i'd have to to slim right down to at least 115-120 to look similar to photo 3.
But i'd probably have to put on maybe 7-9lbs in Muscle.
I'm aiming for similar to the middle photo, so i'm guessing i'd probably have to put on around 5 lbs in Muscle. (Not sure how tall the lady is in the photo, but i'm judging it from my current weight and her being around 5'4/5'5).
Just not sure "how easy" adding that 5 lb of Muscle will be though! :laugh:

Euphomad

I'm 5" 3", 57 year old Australian, I think in Kilos rather than lbs - but remember when I when I joined weight watchers after my first child was born over 26 years ago, their set goal for me was 126lb, when I rejoined after my second child they had reset my goal to 134lb, and again when my 3rd child was born (1994) they reset my goal to 164 lb. With my last child, I had gestational diabetes, gained over 44lb and ended up being 231.51b.

I am now about 168 lb and trying to achieve 143lb by my birthday in January. (I'll re-assess my goal then) When I was 126lb, people kept telling my I looked ill, when I was 134 - 140lb, I felt and looked o.k.

I was diagnosed with diabetes Type II last year, and B.P quite high. My husband has just had a coronary stent put in. And so we are both doing our best to change our lifestyle and diet. I have a doctors appointment in December, by which I hope to have normal glucose levels, normal B.P. and normal cholesterol levels as I do not want to go on medication.

Glucose levels since starting regular exercise has reduced by two -thirds, and relatively normal readings each day except first thing in the morning. B.P. o.k. on the third take, once I have done regular breathing/ relaxation techniques.

I am determined to get as healthy as I can by January 2015 and beyond. Doctors, say to reduce the waist line to under 34"(women) to be healthy, the ratio between hip and waist (ideal 0.8) more important than B.M.I.

DorisBrennan

How did you lose the weight? Did you do a program? I desperately want to lose another 14-17 pounds by May... it is going soooooo slow.

Cathalain

Sigh.

I'm 42, 5'4" (just scraping it). I was 343 pounds (no lie). Currently struggling at 232, looking for 143 but even if I never lose another pound, I'm grateful for what I've already achieved. I have a long way to go compared to some here, but... I already feel so much better just to have accomplished 100+ pounds.

Some days it's hard not to give up - but that's the last thing I'll ever do.

Sarahsteve7kids

I'm 52 years old, 5'4"! Starting weight 196, CW 155. I have changed my goal weight a few times but at this time I'm hoping to hit 130.

BeattyCarolyn1964

I'm 5"3 and weigh 150 lbs...my goal weight is 130...125 would be great...120 would be awesome!

BeattyCarolyn1964

wow...good for you girl!!! Be proud...you have done fantastic so far!

cbond74

I am 40 and 5'4" and I currently weigh 128lbs. When I first started working out almost 4 years ago I weighed 130lbs but was flabby! I felt fat. I lost the weight and at one point was down to 117lbs. That was way to too thin for me. I started working out with weights (at home) and I put on weight but in muscle! I still wear the same size I did at 117lbs now at 128lbs. I think the key ladies is adding in weight training along with cardio. Muscle will burn fat. Don't be afraid to lift them weights! I workout at home and I have done lots of at home programs. My 2 favorite programs that both involve weights are LesMills Pump and Body Beast! Another key thing is to not just rely on the scale for progress. Take your measurements! While your body is transforming especially when involving weight training, the scale may not always go down but you'll find your measurements are getting smaller! I am currently happy at my weight and I am just continuing to work on toning up. If any of you ladies would like to add me as friend I'll accept. I'd love to be able to chat with ladies my age!

rosebette

I'm 55, 5'1.5" and have been hovering between 117-120 lbs. As you can see, I'm on the stocky, muscular side. I had a goal of around 114 (I started at 126 and wanted to lose 10% of my body weight for health reasons -- to lower cholesterol). However, I have trouble staying below 120 and plateau'd there for about 4 months. I am actually pretty happy with my body now (I'm a bit fitter and smaller than in the picture which is from early summer) and might be content maintaining, but getting more toned.

njfitnessmom

I am 39, 5'4" and I am 144 lbs right now. My goal is to get down to about 130 lbs but I'd be happy with 135 lbs considering I'm a medium frame and do a lot of weight lifting. My mail goal is to get more toned now.