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

summerluno2

If anyone is interested in joining our group; we'd love to have you! Women 40+ trying to lose. We log/talk throughout the week motivating each other, sharing recipes, ideas, etc. Jump on in! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21684-friends-in-their-40-s

kar328

I love reading people's stats when they're my height.

I'm 50, 5'2". I woke up this morning at 179.2 - I love dropping into a new 10 lb category. It's also one I haven't seen in well over 15 years. Started this whole process in Jan 2013 at 248 lbs. It's been slow, I swore my scale was stuck at 184.6 this summer, but over the last week and a half, I've dropped 4.6 lbs.

My goal - not set in stone - is 136 lbs. It would put me just under a BMI of 25. I'm not sure if it's realistic, so it may change later on. In my late 20s, I did WW, went from 172 to 117 for about ten minutes :ohwell: and gained it all back and then some over the years. This time is different, I've made lots of healthier changes both in food, exercise and lifestyle. At the same time, ice cream will always be a part of my life :drinker:

All new friends welcome.

SuzySu

I'm 5'3.5" and 47.
Starting weight (beg of Sept): 136lbs
Current weight: 130lbs
Goal weight: 120lbs (if it doesn't make me look gaunt).

111YoYo111

I am 5'4" at 44 and currently 161 lbs. Maxed out at 170 lbs. And I was only 128 lbs when I was 9 months pregnant!! : ( My goal is 120 lbs as I have gotten there many times over the years I just need to figure out how to stay there! I was 101-103 lbs when I was 20 but I can't imagine getting back there again.

sjeannot

Iam 5'3 1/2" and at first, my goal weight was tobe healthy. I was 230lbs and now I am 145 lbs. Blessed to have been able to keep it off. I stay at this weight with little change because I do like to eat nowadays; sometimes unproportionately but, now I just want to tone up my arms, my thighs, my abs. So maybe anpther 5-10lbs and I will be just where I ought to. I am very happy where I am though. I lost a lot of weight and was able to keep it off and I am not going back/

SarahLynne22

I am 5'3" and just turned 40 on Sep 22. Last year I was hovering around 160 and decided I had enough, so I started exercising and am happy to say that I am around 135 right now. My goal weight is 125-130, but with a decent muscular base. My 20's I was right around 120 and never exercised or watched what I ate. After I got married, my weight started creeping up. I feel better today than I have in a long time.

PlumpKitten

Funnily enough, to get the ideal physique i'm after i'd actually have to put weight on! (in Muscle)
Check the photo's below. I personally think the lady looks a lot better when she's at the heavier weights. (Which she achieved through weight training).

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Thank you for that great photo!
I dieted for quite a long time to drop baby weight. But I got sick of limiting calories so much, so I poured on the exercise instead.
In the last while, my weight has plateaued (even gone up a tiny bit), but I've seen much more definition in my arms, legs and back -- and feel much stronger.
That is a great illustration of how being fit and just being skinny are not the same.

98bikinisuitedlbs

442yo, 5'1 and CW 105. Fluctuating between 103-106, hope to get couple lbs and hit maintenance soon.

du6157

I'm 54, 5'3', want to get to 145. I have a heavy body type, so I'll never see the 120s again. In my youth I was thin at 125, but was usually around 130. Your body type and your eating habits are going to determine how low you go, and if you stay there.

cajunbandmom

5'4 44 years old... I started at 379 now I am 190 my goal is 175. I have about 25 pounds of skin issues so my dr doesn't want me going past about 175.00

kls1162

I am 49 years old and 5' 2" tall. My current weight is 170. My highest weight was 173.5. I've done Weight Watchers and several different doctors with different programs and medications. I will typically lose weight to start, then I stop losing so I give up on the program, and then I gain it all back. I work full time, go to school, and have a family to deal with so planning meals and exercising is a struggle for me. My husband is thin and can eat anything he wants, so that doesn't help either. I would like to lose 10 pounds by the first of the year, and then 10-15 more by the time I graduate college in May. I would love to get to 130 but I just don't know if that is possible with my current lifestyle. Right now I just need to concentrate on that first 10 pounds.
Good luck everyone!
Kim

larsen626

SW 400
CW 207
GW 150

age 44 height 5"2

Christine_1085

I just turned forty, I'm 5'4" and my goal weight is 134. After I get there, I'll see if I want to push for the 120s. My main goal is actual health, looking healthy and having a few muscles/not being too thin.

Wow you are in perfect weight!!! Amazing!!

Christine_1085

I am 49 years old and 5' 2" tall. My current weight is 170. My highest weight was 173.5. I've done Weight Watchers and several different doctors with different programs and medications. I will typically lose weight to start, then I stop losing so I give up on the program, and then I gain it all back. I work full time, go to school, and have a family to deal with so planning meals and exercising is a struggle for me. My husband is thin and can eat anything he wants, so that doesn't help either. I would like to lose 10 pounds by the first of the year, and then 10-15 more by the time I graduate college in May. I would love to get to 130 but I just don't know if that is possible with my current lifestyle. Right now I just need to concentrate on that first 10 pounds.
Good luck everyone!
Kim

My starting weight beginning of the year with WW was 172. I am down to 163 as of today. And I am doing my own thing. I am following the Daniel Plan and LCHF which is Keto diet. I do not eat refined or processed food. And now I avoid and limit my carbs.

Christine_1085

5'4 44 years old... I started at 379 now I am 190 my goal is 175. I have about 25 pounds of skin issues so my dr doesn't want me going past about 175.00

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: amazing weight loss!! Keep it up!!!

Christine_1085

I'm 54, 5'3', want to get to 145. I have a heavy body type, so I'll never see the 120s again. In my youth I was thin at 125, but was usually around 130. Your body type and your eating habits are going to determine how low you go, and if you stay there.

Based on weight watchers guide lines the best weight for us is 141 to 143. That is the high scale. And yes it would be so hard to get down to the 120s. I was once that weight but at age 49 turning 50 in 26 days, I don't want to be that skinny I would look unhealthy and wrinkles will be my next issue!!! So I will be thrilled at 143!!

Christine_1085

SW 400
CW 207
GW 150

age 44 height 5"2

If we stick together we can do this. Just find a program that you think will work for you aside from calorie counting.

Honeyjar66

Hello there, I am 5'4 and currently 165.6. 48 yrs old. Last year I joined WW and lost 12 lbs. Put that back on over the summer. I gave up WW and joined a gym instead. My fantasy goal is to be 150. I would like to reach this goal slowly and if I lose 1lb/week, I would be happy. My husband works away from home and is gone for 2 weeks, then home 1 week. I find it's easy when he is gone to maintain a healthy diet however when he comes home, it's like we are in vacation mode. I need to find some balance.

Good luck to everyone!

Christine_1085

Wow there are some impressively low weight people here! I'm nearly 46 years old, 5'2.5" and weigh 162 lbs this morning anyway. Four years ago I weighed 228 lbs, I've maintained this loss for three years. I did get to 143 for one solitary day and looked like a heroin addict. I love being in the 150-159 range I am just praying for some willingness to eat a bit less and get there nice and slow because I want to stay there. I'm so overwhelmed and impressed at the tiny numbers on this thread, I know that's not for me. Blooming well done! :happy: :happy:

You are doing so well!! I am so happy for you!! Keep it up!

Christine_1085

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STOP STOP WE HAVE TO MOVE TO ANOTHER FORUM SINCE I POSTED ON THE WEIGHT GAIN SITE


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Redribbon73

Hi

I am 41 in December.
SW- 143 lbs
CW125lbs
GW- well it was 125 but I am going to loose a few more lbs maybe another 5 and see how I look and stop there. I fit into all my old clothes now but I am just giving extra allowance with trying to loose a bit more.

SerendipitySkye

I am 48 years young and 5'3". My weight goal at the moment is 135 lbs. I will reassess as I get closer to see how I feel, but that is my number right now. ~Skye :flowerforyou:

cydulrich

I am 56, 5'5" and weighed 115 from age 15 to age 38, then got down to 104 doing cross training with a friend. We were gearing up to do some climbing and wanted to be lean and fit. I stayed at 104-108 for 3 years and felt great. I am small boned, but not petite. After age 45 I started gaining weight and reached my peak weight of 136 this year in March. I started MFP in May and am now down to 124. It has taken over 4 months to just lose 12LBS which seems a long time even though I am pretty disciplined about exercise and not over eating. I would like to get back to 115 as that seems to be my ideal fit weight. Age makes all the difference in the world...IMHO. People use to tell me that when I was younger, about how hard it is too lose or maintain weight after a certain age. I would scoff at them and think to myself....you have no discipline, if you would step away from the table you will lose the weight. Well with age came a little wisdom. It is not that easy and I have learned a lesson about being smug. If you are one of the genetic few who do not have to work overly hard to always be trim, and you have a high metabolism even late in life, or have a natural athletic build, count yourself LUCKY, because the fact is, it is JUST luck and genetics. Most people have to work at being fit and healthy, and age makes it 10 times harder. My goal now is to just feel good, and to be able to reach into my closet and whatever I pull out fits. I am tired of trying on 10 different pairs of jeans before going out, trying to figure out which one makes me look the least lumpy.

WW_Jude_V2

I just turned 55 and am 5'4" with a medium build. I look and feel my best at between 125-130lbs. I'm short-waisted and pear-shaped so any extra weight is really noticeable.

SW = 200lbs
CW = 129lbs
GW = somewhere around where i am now

Doing my best to maintain and hoping that the upcoming cold weather doesn't trigger any comfort eating!

tinatwin1971

I'm 43, 5Ft 3 - 5Ft 4in and started my weight loss journey at 157 pounds. I'm now down to 146, my initial goal was to lose 1 stone (14 pounds) so I'm 3 pounds off that. I'd ideally like to try and get below 140lbs, but I'm very curvy and don't necessarily want to lose anything off my FF :-)

cindyj7

I just turned 51, am 5'2".

SW - 180 lbs
CW - 170 lbs
GW - 135 lbs

135 seems so far away at this point for me.

kmclamb13

I'm 5'3" and i weigh 170 now . I have gained weight since having surgery and unable to exercise.I have been able to start working out since july but I'm not doing to good at getting back at it. My goal is 140lbs. I would love to reach it by the new year.

ErMHa

I'm 5'2" and am 41 years old. I don't know what a good weight for me would be. Last year, at 139 lbs, my Dr. said I was fine, when I asked her. I'd like to stay below 140. I have been up to 147 this year due to reduced exercise. In my 20s I was as low as 114 but I wasn't taking good care of myself; I'm not aspiring to be less than 135 now but I don't know if even that's realistic.

I have a stocky (curvy) build and am ok with it. But extra weight is collecting around my middle, and I'm not as ok with that. I feel like I have the eating in check thanks to MFP and keeping at it. I need to up the exercise, as I have been very active periodically in the past and it seems to really help everything: mood, etc.

Thanks for this over 40, under 5'5" thread!

ivelichi

Im 44 Yrs my height is 5'2" and I weight 140 my goal is to be 120, Im monitoring what I eat plus Im trainning for a Half Marathon I hope that help :-)

berlys

I am 5'3", 41, and weigh about 120 right now. I have been bouncing between 125-130 for the past year. I finally decided to get stricter with my diet, slow down the drinking, and add crossfit to my lifting. Now my goal is to get back up to 125. Started the stronglift 5x5 last week and loving it! Went from doing crossfit 5x a week to 3.