Goal Weight for 5'3"

A_New_Horizon

I need advice from ladies who are 5'3" or close to it. I have reached my original goal of 140 last week, so now I am reaching for a new goal. I don't know what that new goal should be though - I don't want to make a goal that isn't possible to reach (which is why I made my original goal of 140 - smaller than I have ever been even high school). I actually want to be a solid 8, and I am currently a solid 10. I need advice/opinions please. Thanks in advance.

shasslock

Why not just make it a size goal then? Its hard for anyone to say what size/weight will match up. I'm 198 pounds and I'm in a 12 and almost a 10...also 5'3. My weight goal is 160...and well, who knows what size I'll be...

sunflowertimes

I am also 5'3" and would be interested in others responses. I am at 145 now and thinking I would like to lose 20 more pounds. I think 125 sounds reasonable. Any others out there have an opinion?

monicanicoletta

I'm 5'3 and although I'm a FAR ways away from it, my ultimate goal would be a healthy 135.

lexximan

I am 5'3" and curently at 149lbs. My UGW is 120lbs.
Cause that would be the last time I felt good about myself.
Anyways maybe you have a favorite pair of pants... just try them on every so often and see when they fit!

=]

rml_16

I'm a solid 6 at 140 pounds, so it's really tough to say what your goal should be. I have a small frame and at 132, felt I could very well stand to lose more and reset my goal for 115.

I've seen people at 5'3" look AMAZING at 140 pounds and others (me) who still need to lose some at that weight. It's so individual, it's tough to tell you without knowing you what your goal should be. Maybe just keep losing until you feel happy with how you look and feel?

char63

Hi there, I'm 5.3 too and my goal is 126lbs. I'm 193 at the moment so it's gonna take some hard work!!

crystalgreear

I am 5'3" and my first goal is 130 (my pre-pregnancy weight) but ultimately I would like to get to 125. That is where I was 5 years ago and felt really good about my body then.

ItsCasey

If you're in a 10 at 140, you should be comfortably in a size 8 at 125 or 130 if your body composition remains the same.

But I wouldn't make scale weight your focus if fitting into a size 8 is your goal. You could easily be a size 8 at 140 lbs or even more if you changed your body composition by burning fat and adding lean mass. Everyone's body type is different. Focus on losing inches instead of pounds. Once your body looks the way you want it to look, then scale weight doesn't matter.

SamMorBelsmom

I know you don't want to hear this but you need to do what you think is right. Your body will let you know when enough is enough. The way I judge myself is how fit I am. I haven't been below 150 since I was in middle school so I think 150 would be good for me. I am 5' 4inches...and according to the doctor, that is still 20 lbs over what I should, but if I loose anymore weight than that, then I would probably look gross. Just do what makes you happy.

cweiler4

Nothing is impossible!! You can get to whatever goal you set if you work hard enough. I recently reached my goal of 135lbs and I am 5'3. I am now shooting for a goal range of 127-132. I am currently a size 4-6 depending on the brand of clothes. Good luck!!

frugalmomsrock

I'm 5'3'', muscular but smaller framed, and I want to be between 130 and 135, ultimately. I was 133 several years back (before having babies 3, 4, and 5), and I was a size 6, sometimes 4. I'd like to be back to a 6 again....

This will really depend on your overall build though. With me having a lot of muscle, my weight is higher even though I look thinner and wear tinier clothes. I just saw a lady yesterday who weighs 10 fewer pounds than I, and she's bigger. *shrug*

charmainecurrie

I think that it's different for everyone...see where you feel comfortable

deegarcia19

I am 5'3 and I started MFP when I was 143lbs, I am currently 123lbs, and my goal is 110lbs. I am an Acup and am a small-medium build.

tinywithaBIGheart

im 5'3 , 119 pounds & i fit into a size 3 jean
id say try buying or get out one of your older pieces of clothing that you wish to wear and make a goal to fit in to that

nikki2609

im 5'3" and currently at 124lbs. got another 4 to go but im seriously not stressing about it now im nearly there, if its meant to be then it will happen ;0)
im in a comfortable uk 10 but i do have an old pair of jeans that now wont go over my thighs (this could be due to the gym though so all isn't bad) but i would love to get them back on!!
good luck to you all xx


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xorachxo

Well, I'm 5'3 and my goal is 130. But thats just because I want to keep my curves. I suggest anywhere between 115 to 125 =]

A_New_Horizon

Unfortunately, I don't have an old pair of jeans or anything that I want to fit into too because I have NEVER been this small since I was like 10 yrs old (yes, you read that right - I gained major weight when I was 9). Everyone already thinks "I am too small" because they have never seen me this size. They are afraid I am becoming anorexic - which isn't possible. I like food too much. I know the number doesn't define me - I am just trying to get some kind of idea. Maybe, I will go get a pair of size 8's and take it from there and not worry so much about the number on the scale.

ivikatasha

I am 5'4 and going for 130, wanted to get into the normal category but stay towards the higher end of it.

stuffinmuffin

I'm 5'3" and am at my goal weight of 113. My maintenance range is 112 - 114. I am a small build and I am a size 8. I am currently concentrating on fitness and muscle building so expect my actual weight might increase. I'm going with what I see in the mirror! x

nicki2135

Well Im 5'2"( and a bit) and my ultimate goal weight is 124lb but to be homest it depends on your frame and plus weights not the be all and end all. Why not make it a measurement goal, like me for example although my goal weight is 124lb but my ultimate measurements are waist 26" Hips 36" and thighs 19" which may or may not match up with 124lb, i've a fair way to go before I can tell lol

kstep88

First, dont set a weight loss goal that you wont be able to mainntain, especially if hou have never been that small. I am 5'3 and my goal is 115, but thats a weight I easily maintain. I am 130 right now, but I just had a baby 4 months ago. I also have a very petite frame. Depending on your build I would say 115-135. But the thought of just picking a jean size and not a scale weight is good too.

T0RIEELIZABETH

I'm 5'2 and my goal weight is 130-135.

Lozzy_82

I'm 5'3" and currently at 144 where I am around a size 14 (UK). My goal is tentatively set at around 125 which I hope should take me to a 12 (which is a US 10 or 8 depending on who you ask!)

It would be good to get some more friends of a similar height/weight/goal if anyone wants to add me!

hummingbird71

I am 5'3" and my goal is to get to 135- that will be 100 pounds lost WHEN I reach that goal! I know its a long road ahead of me but determined to MAKE IT HAPPEN! I will start to re-evaluate "how much" I need to loose around 150. But still think I will want to get to that 135 mark. Don't care what size I will be in at that time, I will only care about HOW I LOOK IN THAT SIZE AND HOW I FEEL!

Good luck to everyone!

GetMySkiniBack

OK, not sure if you're still reading responses to this, but I felt I needed to respond (don't we all ). I am 5'3" as well. For most of my life I have been thin/athletic. I have broad shoulders, a narrow waist (wait, had a narrow waist before the children), always had a butt (some people just don't) and was blessed with boobs. My normal, average weight was always around 115. After three pregnancies, I slowly crept up to 128-130. This meant that I ate whatever I wanted, and NEVER exercised. At this weight, I have never felt comfortable. And being 128-130 is what prompted me to join this site and get healthier, exercise more and get in shape. My BMI has always been normal, as well.

I'm not saying this to make you feel badly. I'm making the point that everything is relative. If you've always weighed more, then your lowest weight is always going to feel best. I say reach for the stars! Make your goal 130 or 120. It's still healthy. Or, make your goal 140. That's still healthy, too. It's all a personal preference. Good luck in whatever you decide.

Kikilicious84

I'm 5'3 and my goal weight is 125.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I think asking your doctor would be a good place to start. Mine told me to aim for the low 140s (I'm 5'4") because my frame wasn't built to be skinnier than that. My weight is pretty evenly distributed but I'd also like to be a "solid 8." Good luck!

grannygethealthy1111

Every BODY is different. There are general guidelines, but you should have a discussion with your doctor to determine YOUR ideal weight. Factors such as age, bone structure, if you have ever given birth, current health issues, etc. make a difference. The "average" weight range for a 5'3" tall woman is 113-141 pounds. What weight do you think that you could comfortably maintain? Congratulations on reaching your 140 pound goal. You look very, very nice!

PinkAndSparkle

I'm 5'3 and have a "large" body frame (a nutritionist once told me this, and I almost punched her in the face). I am currently around 135, but would really prefer 130. A doctor once told me that she wouldn't want to see me under 130. I maintained 125 for about 5 years, but I was only eating between 500-700 calories a day. The only time I weighed less than 120 was when I was eyeball deep in Bulimia.
I have an athletic build (really broad shoulders, narrow hips) and big boobs (34D), so weight can be sort of deceiving on me. I look a lot smaller than I am, so says my Fiance.

samantha_runs

I am 5'3'' and 138lbs my goal is 120 or wherever my body can comfortably maintain. I believe like others said it is all about frame size. I lose really slowly once I hit 135lbs so I know I am nearing my set weight