5"6 ladies- whats your goal?

natalieward88

I'm 5'6 and a year ago was just over 200lb. I have started my diet again this January at 189lb and my goal weight at the moment is 154lb - Although after reading all these posts I'm thinking for my height I should aim to lose even more?

hatravers

my starting weight was 207 pounds my goal was 170 pounds my current weight is 179.2, few weeks ago i made a new goal of 150, when i reach it i may make another goal of 140. we will see how i look and how i feal about myself.

clawdeen

Its not the number or the size, its how you feel, your health etc...I know what you mean though about wanting to be a certain size...I think we need to block out what society tells us we are suppose to be:-)

clawdeen

Thats AWESOME!!! good for you!!

clawdeen

I think the recommended range for this height is between 135-150....I think you need to set your goal basedon yourself andnot what others say or do....keep doing a great job! *kitten* yourself how you feel etc...

SharClark40

I'm 5'6" and 40 years old. About 3 years ago, I suddenly lost 40 pounds and was down to 135. I liked that weight. I was about a size 6/8 (depending on the make of the pants) and I was just very confident and generally happy with the way I looked. (Let's face it - for someone who's been/felt overweight her whole life, there is always going to be something I hate about my body - at that weight it was the sag in my belly skin and that my breasts were tube socks!) Over the last year I have gained 55 pounds. I know that my age is partly the problem, coupled with my leaving a job where I was on my feet walking around for 8 hours and instead taking a desk job at my husband's business. My current goal is to go from 190 to 150 by this summer. From there, we'll see. The weight goals are all going to be a little different based on body type - I wouldn't go lower than 135 (actually, I like 140-145 better) because I'm curvy with a larger chest. I like my curves! ;-)

SharClark40

Not necessarily, Natalie! I think 154 is perfectly reasonable and respectable! I've been told that BMI is actually hogwash and not to really go by that. At 154 you will keep some curves and that should be a good size 10/12, right? That will be amazing! I'm shooting for that weight right now, too, from 190. Just feel good in your skin!

joabe

Im 5'6 and weigh 143lbs (had a baby 3 months ago), I would like to get back down to 132lbs. 8 years ago I weighed 205lbs, got down to 125lbs.... then gained 5 lbs back because, on my frame, it didn't look good, was too thin. I was very happy being 130-132lbs. I like the athletic look.

sc1572

I used to be about 160 at 5'5, and now I'm almost 5'6 and am at 126. My goal weight is 120-125.

loral4at

I'm currently at 163 and feel my best at 150 or below.

pullipgirl

5'6.5 goal is 120-125 currently 128 so I'm almost there. When I reach my goal I'm going to start doing more toning and strength training

memeqaz

I'm 5'5". Started MFP in November at 171. Now at 148.8. I have no clue of what weight I'm striving for at this point. My first goal was 150. Now I'm aiming towards 145. It has been so long without a scale I truly don't know what I should be. I have a large frame and I work out. Any advice would be great. To all of you on this thread-Great Job. Keep up with it!!!!!!!!!!!!

lasttoast

My goal is 135 pounds

caitylynn62

Im 5'6 ad currently 136 my goal is under 130 and eventually I want to be 125 maybe a little below If possible it depends when I get there

dellingsen

Started at 219. Now at 198. First goal was under 200, and have gotten there. Now shooting for 170. Once there, I will reassess. Feeling so much better even down 21!

Twinsmama75

I started at 181 am now at 170 and am aiming for 135-140. I have a medium frame and at one point I was down to 127 and I had people say I looked "gross"....nice compliment huh? Looking at pictures, my head & hands looked huge! LOL

So I think staying under 140 would be a good goal, and not getting obsessed and crazy will also be a goal for me b/c I tend to let it get out of hand :embarassed: I also am trying to get toned and not "skinny", I don't mind some curves, just not a spare tire!!

tameko2

For ladies 5"6I think the range is from 135-150. My goal right now is just to get to that 150 point and then assess how I feel etc....I love this site! It has helped me alot!!!

if you mean BMI range its actually as low as like 115 for a lady. its something like 115 to 155 but the 155 would be more for men or larger framed ladies with more muscle etc. Somewhere around 145 is the high end of where they think is 'ideal' for women but that of course doesn't take BF% into account which is technically the only thing that matters. (as in a very low body fat person will often be heavier than a similarly sized higher BF person and therefore have a higher BMI but be healthier).


I'm pretty sure I answered this question many ago but its 150 right now for me as well. I'm really heavy/muscley apparently.

KellieLouise84

Hi, I'm 5'6, started at 12st 10lbs (178lbs) curruntly at 12st 1lbs (169lbs) want to get down to 10st (140lbs) and then decide whether to try and shift a bit more or maintain that weight.... see how I look/feel then.

alabughosh

I started at 212 and am now at 189 (probably 187 on Sunday weigh-in). When I was skinny fat before I put on the weight, I was 140, I looked good but thought I needed to lose another 10 lbs. Now that I'm doing strength training I think 140 will look a lot better so that's my goal.

Breadbar

5'6" highest was 235 - reached first goal of 150. Continued to my old high school weight of 134. Joined MFP Dec 23 2011 & found myself on the move downward with all these tools & support. New goal = 127, currently @ 130

It's taken me several years to achieve. Do it while your younger, don't wait until my age! Keep your health foremost in mind when making your food & exercise choices. Good luck to all!

Robin

mmak38

Good luck... You can do it. I was 153 this summer and am down to 135.8. Lots of cardio, little bit of strength training, and watching the calories. I feel great. Will be able to wear a bikini on my cruise and I'm 39!

mmak38

Congrats on your progress!

ClareB13

I started at 237lb on Jan 1st, now at 223lb. Goal weight of 150lb then I'll re-assess.

JazznaeSharee

I'm currently 170-173, my first goal is 140-145. after that I will evaluate how I feel and see what my man thinks about my body. Personally I wouldn't mind weighing 120, but my man doesn't really want me to be that small.

MrsDanii

Hello im 5'6 , currently 179.. mh next goal is 135

LisaStanley500

5'6", goal was 140, but thinking maybe I could hit that 135...

toned_n_curvy

i'm 165-163ish right now, my 1st goal weight is 150 and to be honest, i already look 140 (my picture was taken when i was 175, its old) so i figure i'll look pretty damn good when i lose that 13 extra pounds...

ProudMomoftwo

Wow there are a lot of us on here...lol

I am 5'6" and I started MFP at 254.
Currently working toward getting under 200 and into ONEderland.
My goal is 155 and then re-assess my situation.
I have an athletic build and want to keep that and just be slim athletic again.

susanswan

Im 55 in April, 5' 5 1/2" tall, started at 205, goal is 135. Currently at 137 and might re-think goal of 132 so I can reach my plan to never be over 135!

susanswan

I'm 5'6" and 40 years old. About 3 years ago, I suddenly lost 40 pounds and was down to 135. I liked that weight. I was about a size 6/8 (depending on the make of the pants) and I was just very confident and generally happy with the way I looked. (Let's face it - for someone who's been/felt overweight her whole life, there is always going to be something I hate about my body - at that weight it was the sag in my belly skin and that my breasts were tube socks!) Over the last year I have gained 55 pounds. I know that my age is partly the problem, coupled with my leaving a job where I was on my feet walking around for 8 hours and instead taking a desk job at my husband's business. My current goal is to go from 190 to 150 by this summer. From there, we'll see. The weight goals are all going to be a little different based on body type - I wouldn't go lower than 135 (actually, I like 140-145 better) because I'm curvy with a larger chest. I like my curves! ;-)

My body will never be perfect now - that ship has sailed, but whatever tummy bulge I am left with looks a heck of a lot more "normal" in size 4 - size 6 clothes. I can wear anything. I think when your clothes fit you properly then you know where your size is. Size 8 fit me like a dream at 153 but I still had a stomach bulge that I was fighting. Now I have to play with different sizes from 4 to 6, but I look good in clothes now. Yeah, some sagging skin, but I'd rather be healthy than fat. I chose 132 as it is right in the middle of the BMI for my height. Good place to land. Good enough for me! Good luck to everyone. You can do it!