Any Women Who are 5'6??

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  • Douniap
    Douniap Posts: 841
    I am 5'6" athletic built: 115 pounds with 14% BF.
    the healthy range is between 112 to 150 depending on your body type and shape.
    so do what works for you and what makes you healthy.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I am just under 5' 5 1/2" and I am currently 141lbs, I don't have a goal really, as I am a healthy weight already, but I guess I'd be happy to hit 130.
  • nokittyno
    nokittyno Posts: 293 Member
    I'm 5'6'', I'm about 145lb right now, lowest I was at was 112, but I had a 4 year lack of periods and other health issues until I gained some. So right now I am at 145ish, but I am looking at a goal of 125, 120. I would see when I get closer to there.
  • fithealthygirl
    fithealthygirl Posts: 290 Member
    I'm 5'6 and my goal weight is 125lbs (I have a small frame).
  • kolbyjack
    kolbyjack Posts: 71
    I am 5'6" and I think my goal weight is 135lbs. I can only remember being 138. I got as high as 173 (yuck) and in size 13 jeans. I am now 150lbs and size 8/9. I feel a lot better, but I want to lose some more and just get toned. I don't think a certain weight will be my goal, I just want to feel good about myself.
  • meribethd
    meribethd Posts: 92 Member
    I'm just shy of 5'6". I don't have a set goal weight, but I'm going to see how I feel at 140. I'm not too far from it now, but as many of us know, the last ten or 15 lbs can be really difficult! If/when I get to 140, I'll reevaluate and see if I feel like I need to lose any more weight, or just get more fit.
  • Bethannny
    Bethannny Posts: 66
    I am! Right now my goal weight is 190. After that, I'm sure I will set another goal.
  • butterfly0475
    butterfly0475 Posts: 91 Member
    I am that height and I am not focused on weight but fat mass in body and size 8 is my goal. I am 186 in a size 12 now.
  • WifeMomDVM
    WifeMomDVM Posts: 1,025 Member
    I know you have lots of replies, but I have enjoyed reading all of them! I'm 5'5.5" (close enough!) I currently weight 133.5 but have NO idea what my goal weight is. I'm focusing on strength training right now. My goal is to have flat abs. I still have small love handles and a bulge under my belly button I'm trying to make go away. So I want to lower my body fat % for now, I have no idea how much muscle I'll gain or what the final number on the scale will be, I just want to be sexy and healthy!
  • iamgonnagetthere
    iamgonnagetthere Posts: 17
    I am 5'6 and my current weight is 135 and I want to be 115. I think it is healthy and you will look good :)
  • MrsGaff
    MrsGaff Posts: 42
    Im 5'6" and 135. I want to be 118lbs (one pound less than eight and a half stone... dont ask lol). Ive had three kids in three years though so Im not thinking its going to be particularly easy but thats my ideal goal.
  • agdeierl
    agdeierl Posts: 378 Member
    im 5'6

    i dont really have a goal weight but i am currently 105ish (some days 106) ... i was 103 but ive managed to put a little bit back on and im now too hungry all the time to drop back to 1200 even with exercise calories!

    Geez, 106 lbs is TEENY TINY for 5'6"...I think the lowest healthy weight, according to BMI, at least, is like 115 lbs.
  • agdeierl
    agdeierl Posts: 378 Member
    I'm just a touch under 5'6"...5 foot five and three quarters, to be exact! I just go ahead and assume I'm 5'6". Anyway, I was the same height all throughout high school and weighed 100-115 lbs throughout. At the time, I felt fat, though not as much as I do now. Anyway, looking back at pictures, I think I looked amazing at that weight, though maybe a little too skinny. Then I found out that my classmates' mothers were seriously concerned about me and said they thought I was suffering from anorexia in high school!!!!! So I do not resolve to get back into high school weight, since with my tiny bird-bones, I look sickly apparently at that weight! I am 144 lbs now (started at 150) and am shooting for anywhere between 125-135 lbs, depending on how much flab I get rid of and how toned I look!
  • supersecretsquirrel1877
    supersecretsquirrel1877 Posts: 47
    I am 5'5 , starting at 208 and don't go by what weight I want to be at. For me it is feeling comfortable in my clothes. Once apon a time I was 150 and was constantly told I looked sickly. I just want to be able to buy clothes at a store that is not deemed "plus size". Currently a size 16 jeans, goal is size 10 jeans.

    I am told that I "hold" my weight well and that I don't look like I am "that heavy"... I think those people are liars.
  • BexC1
    BexC1 Posts: 2
    I'm in Australia, so I've had my converter open while I've been reading all these posts. :huh:

    I'm 5'5 (165cm) and when I got married in June 2009 I was 110lbs (50kg), since then with medication changes I went up to 138 (63kg)

    Now I'm happy to be aiming at 121 (55kg) because I wanted to get more definition to my (little) muscles.

    AND can I say, it seems crazy to me that in Aus we tend to talk about losing 5kg, and that's a big accomplishment - in lbs that's like 11lbs, and so much more of an amazing sounding result.
    Dress sizes are awesome too - in Aus we usually start from a size 6. At 110lbs I was a good size 8. So seeing you ladies reaching a size 4etc is crazy confusing to me... :smile:
  • CharlieJuliette
    CharlieJuliette Posts: 459 Member
    I'm 5'6. My initial goal is 130, but I think I'll go for 124 as my ultimate goal giving me a BMI of 20.
  • natskedat
    natskedat Posts: 570 Member
    I maintain my weight at around 138. I thought 131 was a great weight for me, but when I started working out seriously, I kept the same body fat but put on about 7 lbs. To do the things I want to do, 137-138 is the best weight for me.
  • SusieB01
    SusieB01 Posts: 89
    I'm 5'6 1/2. I was 5'7, but I lost half an inch. But I don't think I fit in here. I've been BIG--and I do mean big-for so long that if I ever get to 160 lbs., I'll feel skinny! People on here are talking about size 4--I think I must have been bigger than that when I was born! (I was a big baby they say!) My goal is to just take it one day at a time and hope it works and I lose something this week.
  • schnarfo
    schnarfo Posts: 764 Member
    im 5'6

    i dont really have a goal weight but i am currently 105ish (some days 106) ... i was 103 but ive managed to put a little bit back on and im now too hungry all the time to drop back to 1200 even with exercise calories!

    Geez, 106 lbs is TEENY TINY for 5'6"...I think the lowest healthy weight, according to BMI, at least, is like 115 lbs.

    yeah i know... im supposed to be trying to get back there but its taking time because im not comfortable getting to that weight...

    i started losing weight at 126 and my highest weight ever is only 135 :S
  • agdeierl
    agdeierl Posts: 378 Member
    im 5'6

    i dont really have a goal weight but i am currently 105ish (some days 106) ... i was 103 but ive managed to put a little bit back on and im now too hungry all the time to drop back to 1200 even with exercise calories!

    Geez, 106 lbs is TEENY TINY for 5'6"...I think the lowest healthy weight, according to BMI, at least, is like 115 lbs.

    yeah i know... im supposed to be trying to get back there but its taking time because im not comfortable getting to that weight...

    i started losing weight at 126 and my highest weight ever is only 135 :S

    Well that's good that you're aiming for a healthy weight! Gosh I hope I didn't sound insensitive. I didn't mean to be. Body image is a tricky thing, so I understand. Best of luck to you! :flowerforyou:
  • leomentlines
    leomentlines Posts: 440 Member
    I'm 5'5.5", and I'm aiming for 140-145 pounds here.
  • minburke
    minburke Posts: 241 Member
    I'm 5'6" or 5'51 rounded up according to google, 168cm.
    I'm currently 69.7kg (153.6lb). My current goal is to 65kg (143lb) but I wouldn't mind trying for 60kg (132lb) that would make my BMI 21.3 which would be great. See how I go!
  • minburke
    minburke Posts: 241 Member
    I'm in Australia, so I've had my converter open while I've been reading all these posts. :huh:

    I'm 5'5 (165cm) and when I got married in June 2009 I was 110lbs (50kg), since then with medication changes I went up to 138 (63kg)

    Now I'm happy to be aiming at 121 (55kg) because I wanted to get more definition to my (little) muscles.

    AND can I say, it seems crazy to me that in Aus we tend to talk about losing 5kg, and that's a big accomplishment - in lbs that's like 11lbs, and so much more of an amazing sounding result.
    Dress sizes are awesome too - in Aus we usually start from a size 6. At 110lbs I was a good size 8. So seeing you ladies reaching a size 4etc is crazy confusing to me... :smile:

    I know! I think a US6 is about an AU12.. Or something similar so a 4 is a 10 and so on..
  • Robin1117
    Robin1117 Posts: 1,768 Member
    Hi! I'm 5"6' and have been maintaining since last summer at around 121... but consider my maintenance range from 121-124.
  • shellyxxxxx
    shellyxxxxx Posts: 143
    im 5"6 i would love to get down to at least 135 but unfortunatley my chest weighs at least 14 pounds lol any lower than that and i would keep falling over i think lol x im currently 171 and so desperate to reach my goal but nothing seems to be working at the moment x
  • operadiva222
    operadiva222 Posts: 20
    I am also 5'6". I weight 135-136 now. I tend to yo-yo a LOT. I would love to be (a healthy) 120. We'll see how it goes! Good luck all!
  • noltes2
    noltes2 Posts: 202 Member
    Wow how interesting. It sounds like most people are aiming from anywhere from 110 - 160 pounds. There is no perfect weight for everyone. It's whatever our body types allow. Personally I have a pear, soon to be hourglass shape so I carry alot of weight in my hips and thighs. I currently am 152 and my first goal is 140. I will see how I feel and keep taking it down another 5 pounds until I am satisfied and my body is able to maintain that weight. The lowest I ever got was when I was 14, I got to 125 after being sick and my ribs and hip bones stuck out quite far. Considering the fact that now I am 23, have C cups and am taller than I was at 14, I think 135-140 is probably more my ideal weight. Again, I won't know as it has been years since I have even seen the 150s! To me 125 sounds rather perfect, but I also don't want to get obsessed with my weight again.
  • micki59
    micki59 Posts: 25
    Hello,

    I am new here too. I'm about 5'6" maybe and a 1/2". I'm 51 and the heaviest I've ever been in my whole life. I would be happy to be back to 170 but would love to see 150 or 140. I can't wrap my head around losing that much weight. It is hard to do the older you get. I love seeing pics of women/people as they lose. I know besides health reasons, appearance is great motivation and the variety of people here is great. I wish you all the luck and perseverance and hope i can hang in there and lose with everyone!
  • flipyourcoin
    flipyourcoin Posts: 2
    Currently 145
    Goal 130-135

    I think it is important to be toned and strong, so if I look good and still weigh more than my goal weight, I will still be satisfied. Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat. If you're not sure if your weight is due to muscle or fat, a good idea would be to keep track of body circumference measurements from your waist, hips, and thighs. But only measure about once a week. Daily you may fluctuate in measurements due to bloating and the amount of water you drink.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    I'm 5' 6.5" (used to be 5' 7" waah!), and I currently weigh 131 lbs (15% body fat)., which is a little more than I'd like to weigh. Once I get close to 127, I'll re-evaluate. I'm trying to get healthy and lean, not be a stick figure.

    It's hard once you get close to your goal, b/c there is a fine line b/t eating too much (and gaining weight) to not eating enough (and losing muscle). I'm working that out now.
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