5'6 ideal goal weight?

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  • carolann_22
    carolann_22 Posts: 364 Member
    I'm shooting for 155, but really just want to be a size 8. I have 25 large black garbage bags full of clothing from pre-preg (a lot of stuff that would still be wearable, nothing too trendy) and I just want to wear them again. I was 160 when I was a size 6/8 (6 on the bottom, I have a big chest) but REALLY fit and muscular, not sure how far down I'll have to go to be that size again if I'm not lifting 45 minutes a day.
  • baileybowman
    baileybowman Posts: 21 Member
    Shooting for 118. Highest weight was 170 in 2003 and now I'm down to 120 (my wedding weight 1 year ago!)... but it's hard to shed those 2 pounds.. if I don't, oh well! I'm close!!
  • reckless99
    reckless99 Posts: 10
    I have a medium frame and am 5'5"1/2. Looking to maintain a weight of between 115 and 120 but will be happy to keep below 125 as I'm not sure whether I can achieve my ideal weight long term as I usually sit below 125. Just started MFP and am now 140.
  • harley_rose
    harley_rose Posts: 236
    Reading everyone input does make you stop and reflect your ultimate goal. I am 43 yrs young and 5'6" currently weighting in at 152, my first end goal was 130 but then I realize based on my age I am thinking 130 would be too small now.. I changed it to 140, one I think I would look good at that, two my doctors said it would be healthy for a woman my age.. If I drop below 140 so be it, I am at 150 and feeling good about me again.. I am not going to focus so much on the scale I just want to look good to me when I see my body in a bathsuit in public
  • kbanzhaf
    kbanzhaf Posts: 601 Member
    I'm 5'6", and my goal is to range between 135-140, closer to 135 if possible......
    I was 125 when I initially lost weight five years ago, but in all honesty, a lot of people thought I was too thin at that point. Skinny fat in my eyes, but too thin in theirs. LOL
    Kaye
  • brandyosu
    brandyosu Posts: 257 Member
    I'm just under 5'6". I have my goal set at 135. I came up with this goal because 8 years ago I weighed 140 and, although I looked pretty good in clothes I still thought I looked a little sloppy undressed. Granted, I've since added 2 kids, a caesaraen scar and I'm in my mid 30s rather than my 20s...so we'll see if that makes any difference. I'm more interested in the way I look rather than the total number...but 135 seems like it would probably be about right.
  • Sweet200307
    Sweet200307 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm technically 5ft 5 1/2in seriously lol but they always give me the extra 1/2in when I was 183lbs I was a size 9-10 and loved it I had dangerous curves lol but I'm now 254lbs highest was 267lbs and my first goal is 180lb then ill c from there but on the chart in my dr office it says 150lb is "healthy" for my height and age.
  • juliesummers
    juliesummers Posts: 738 Member
    I'm 5'6" (when I stand up really straight) and I feel best at about 105.
  • evansproudmama
    evansproudmama Posts: 493 Member
    I'm 5'6 and I have my goal weight set at 140 but my idea is about 145. I read an article and it said for 5'6 the range varies from person to person 120-150. Huge range if you ask me. BUt I know my sister is 5'6 and looks great at 135 where I look sickly thin at 135 b/c of my body build. I think 150 is a good goal!

    I'm the same im 5'6 1/2- 5'7 and my goal weight is 135-140 however i may be good at 145-150 Im not sure yet because I look good at 160 I dont know if my build will hold 135 well.. we shall see :) I would say to set a goal and once you get closer you can re evaluate.. good luck!!
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    Same! I'm aiming for 150 as well. :)
  • smitty328
    smitty328 Posts: 164 Member
    5'6 here and I am shooting for 135!!!! I would love to see 130 :)
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
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  • susanb573
    susanb573 Posts: 111 Member
    My goal is 120 but I plan to re-evaluate that at 135, 130, 125. When I like what I see, I will stop, regardless of what the scale says. Currently at 135.2 and the belly is still pudgy so downward I go.
  • xo_morgan
    xo_morgan Posts: 298
    i' 5'5-5'6 & i would like to be down to 135. but if im building muscle & my waist is at least small i will be happy at 140 :)
  • Fatbuster205
    Fatbuster205 Posts: 333 Member
    Between 154 and 147 depending on where I settle!
  • Mama_CAEI
    Mama_CAEI Posts: 235
    I'm 5'6 and my original goal was 150, but once I got there, I decided to go for another 10 lbs. I'm currently at 145 (plateau).
  • jackiemarie
    jackiemarie Posts: 111
    5'7 goal weight of 122-125 currently approx 130
  • zoeelizabeths
    zoeelizabeths Posts: 93 Member
    I'm 5'6" also. My goal is currently 150, but once I get there I'm going to see how I feel, and might try to loose a few more pounds.
  • redcut
    redcut Posts: 176
    I am 5'7 and my goal weight is 135 when I was that weight I felt the best but you need to decide what feels the best for you so do what feels right:happy:
  • langababy
    langababy Posts: 43 Member
    5'7" goal weight 150-155? Mostly I just want to be a size 8.

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