5"7 ladies?

luve2luze

I'm 5'7" and would love to WEIGH 148--in fact, that's my goal. If you knew where I'm coming from, you'd know why I'm saying that. I agree with the post that mentions body frame. I've always considered myself large, so at 148, I look great. I have weighed as low as 132, but only for about 10 minutes. I had to starvation diet to get there, and just couldn't hold it. BTW, I love being 5'7. I think it's the best height for a woman! Didn't Oprah, on one of her weight loss junkets, weigh 148? She's about 5'7" (I think), and when she's down in that range, she looks great. Don't stress about a number. If you feel great at 140, you're a lot better off than being 20, 30, or 50 pounds heavier.

robot_potato

I am 25, 5'7" and my goal weight is 140, I'll re-evaluate once I get there. I'm currently at 165.5, started at 231. I have a medium build, I was 160-165 in high school, I played rugby so being small was not recommended.

Mannequin0

I'm also 5"7 and weigh 148 lbs. I'd like to weigh 120-130 but i think it depends on your frame /: lol do some research on google on girls with your frame (: That should help.

SafireBleu

I'm thinking around 150 give or take. If it is higher, around 160ish, and body fat is good I'd be happy though.

k_sharp

I'm 5'6"and a half and my gaol is about 135-145 I was around 140 in high school and before having kids even going through boot camp I stayed around 140. I got up to 180 and knew I needed to loose the weight! I'm at 159 right now and can't wait to get into the 140's and then reasess.

joconnor09

I'm at around 213 now, and I'm looking to get down to 140-145. I'll probably want to lose more once I get there, but for now that's my big goal. It's in a pretty good spot BMI-wise, but I also have a bigger frame from swimming for 17+ years.

500sheets

I'm 5'7" and 45 years old. I am around 160 pounds now and have a goal of being 145. I've begun perimenopause, so I am not expecting, nor wishing, to be the skinny 125 pound girl I was in my 20s. I LOVE my hips (and so does my husband). However, I desperately want to get rid of the "muffin top". So... if I can drop 15 pounds and fit in my size 8 jeans without the spill over at the waist, I believe I will be very happy. I believe that every stage of life has a different weight... and all of them can be healthy. While I am at my heaviest weight yet, my doctor said she is not concerned by the numbers because I have a larger build. By the way... I am an actress and, therefore, am asked to give my weight on my resume. If I say 160, casting directors imagine a much bigger person. So, I have 150 on my resume. I find it hilarious that people look at me and think I weigh 10 pounds less than I actually do. I am bringing this up because I want to point out how much looks can be deceiving. Be careful when comparing yourself to others AND understand that they may not be telling the truth when they disclose their weight. GOOD LUCK!

Babybirdganz

I'm 5'6 and my goal is 130. I weigh 138 now and I've changed my goal weight a few times. I think you just have to decide as you meet your mini goals what weight you really want to be

smd8833

I'm 20 years old. I have always weighed 120 lbs, but I am at my heaviest - 130 now. I'm on my way back to a healthier weight. I have lost one pound so far lol. But I have a small frame and I have been feeling very unhealthy lately. I'm getting back into shape for myself. I really don't think the number matters because it's all about how YOU feel when you look in the mirror.

kirstydoeslife

I'm 5'7" and a half - aiming for 120! Being 20 years old, I feel that I can reach that. A lot of my friends are tiinnnyy and and at 140, I'd probably still not feel all that comfortable in a bikini!

NiniLeeMarie

I'm 5'7.5 exactly I've been overweight all my life the smallest I've ever been in the past was 160 & that was after having my daughter (I lost weight due to morning sickness) the heaviest I've been was 190+ I began to lose weight last year I ate under 2,000 calories and worked out for 2hours at the gym, the least I got to was 150 but ended up gaining 10 back now my GW is between 130-140 I mainly want a flat stomach thats what I've struggled with the most. good luck on your gw:)

sexysize12

I'm 5 fit 7 and 165 lbs is the perfect weight for me I'm not to slim and curvy in just the right places can't wait to get there, when I was younger I used to be on the slimmer side of 165 but the older I get volouptous just works for me. I have a ways to go though but I will make it to goal )

skywa

i am 5'7 and about 123 lbs if you wana look at my pix to get an idea of how you'll look. I am toning atm. The most recent pic i have is the one with the pink bottoms.

I wanted to be 110, but i am getting increasingly thin even at my current weight, so i might not lose anymore.

VeganPanda

Hi! I am 5'7 and aiming for 125 too! (I currently weigh 157-ish )

I don't remember ever being in the 130s at this height, and I am really just curious about what I would look like. Once I get to 135 I will re-evaluate and see if I am happy there.

I try to work out twice a week (elliptical and spinning) but would like to increase that and start running. I also eat a vegan diet (for ethical reasons) and try to get in as many fruits and vegetables as I can, and stay around 1,250 calories per day.

Since Christmas, I have lost about 15 pounds, but recently my weight loss has stalled. I hope to start losing again once I begin running.

Good luck!!

KansasRain

im 21 5''6.5 i currently weigh 279 i started at 290. my goal weight is about 130-140, i have an hour glass shape but also a bigger frame so i think that would look alright on me. Personally though my goal is actually to be between a size 7-9 and i want to be toned. So my goal is to drop down to about 150 and then for the last 10-20 pounds do weight training so i can tone up and really look and feel healthy.

Your friends might be in the 120's but that doesn't mean you need to be. i completely understand feeling huge around friends who are smaller but what looks good on someone else may not look good on you. its like clothes that top might look amazing on her but put it on some one else and it might look ugly. You need to go for a weight that is HEALTHY and looks good on YOU so if at 135 you look and feel great leave it at that if you could still stand to loose 5 pounds then loose it. GOOD LUCK!

wildcard29

I'm 5'7" and currently my goal is to be 150. I am 174 right now

sxci8

Your concern seems to be more a question of size and appearance than weight so like most people suggested, focus on your target size. You may find that it is not at 125pounds... or that it is, depending on your frame and bone density.

misskerouac

I'm 28, 5'7" currently 173 (SW was 185) my goal is 150 and then I'll go from there. At 150 I was an 8/10 but had a nice stomach and still had a booty. I'd like to get to 150 then tone and tighten everything.

Cassie5493

5'7" here

My goal weight is 135-145. I want to be curvy in the right places.

1PoisonIvy

As most comments state, they were this weight in High School, this is an unrealistic goal, as your body is not the same as when you were a teenager.

Good Luck on your journey

TropicalSeaShell

Hey I am 5'7 1/2 and my UGW is 135....but with a lot of Lean Muscle Mass. You should try a BeachBody program. They work miracles if you are willing to work hard every day!

HisMissus

I'm like oOmazOo. I should be 140lbs but my friend who is the same height as me was moaning yesterday about how she's now 154lbs (11 stones) as she used to be 9 stones before she met her Hubby2be. I think she looks good as she is so it's made me think that 160lbs would maybe a better goal. I suppose I'll know when I get there...

AmberJaebabeyy

I'm 5,7 and currently weigh 128 pound with still 22% body fat gaa!!! So my new goal now is 119 just so I can say I'm under 120

lisaslim1976

I'm 5'7" and currently my goal is to be 150. I am 174 right now

Thats about the same as me im 169 at moment,...i know i look good at 150lb ( still have my boobs then!) :-)

epicthin

I'm 5'7" and I think I've always looked my best around 120 - 123. I have a small frame though, and I'd be willing to be 130 pounds if I still had muscle.

Besides, my weight gain gave me ridiculous boobage and frankly it's doing a lot more for me than size 2 jeans ever did.

betternowthanlater

That's what I want. Not skinny- so much as toned. Laila Ali-ish toned. Or Keri Washington skinny at 135.

khagador

As most comments state, they were this weight in High School, this is an unrealistic goal, as your body is not the same as when you were a teenager.

I actually look better than when I was in HS. More muscle developed and I'm 10 lbs heavier. I'd just like to get rid of the small belly pocket right around my belly button. To do that, I've got to lose weight and then build more muscle.

My goals are to be a solid size 2, I'm a size 4 now. And to lose 10 lbs.

katiep1022

im 5"7', as well and my goal weight is about 140. i had been 135 in high school after i lost alot of weight on weight watchers. now on MFP i started my journey at 192! i felt like 130 was too skinny for my frame, id like to still have a little meat on my bones! so now my goal is about 140, but i guess it all depends on how i feel when i get there. plz add me if u need friends, i could also use some motivation! as far as tips go ive jest been eating healthier and snacking all day long - seems to be helping so far !!

MelissR75

I'm 5'7" and am aiming for 155. I'm a size 8 at that weight and I look healthy. below that on my frame, I look far too skinny. Moreover, I think it's a weight I can maintain without driving myself crazy.

Same here

daisytripp

When I started MFP, I listed by goal weight at 145. I was always an athlete and never tracked my weight in high school or college (the trainers did, but I paid NO attention).

I think that a lot of the variety in goal weights is based on fitness level and fitness type.

If I was only going to walk for fitness (and there is NOTHING wrong with that), I would probably set a goal weight that was smaller, but I am aware of the muscle mass that I tend to have and that I am already quickly developing with increasing workouts.

I think we all - even as a group of people who are the same height - have the unique opportunity to individual choose what weight works best for us and support each other in the individual journeying.