Do You Think 5'5 120 Pounds Is A Good Goal Weight?

FreshKrisKreash

Right now I'm thin-ish but not very tone and so I was wondering if 120 sounds too thin?

gaia3rd

It really depends on your build, but personally, that sounds pretty thin to me (I have a sister who, at 5'6" and 135# is reed-thin). If it's toning you're after, I'd recommend exercise, not more weight loss.

FreshKrisKreash

To tone up my lose skin around my stomach, wouldn't I have to lose more weight to do that? And does anyone know the best exercises for toning up lose skin around the stomach after weight loss?

suziecue66

I'm 5ft 2in and aiming for 120 but its not set in stone as it depends what I look like may not need to go that low.

Carboni82

I think 120 is healthy, but anything lower would probably be too much. I think 120 to 125 is a good target.

cheryl3660

It depends on your body type and frame. I can think of two people I know off the top of my head that fall into that category and they are thin, but not unhealthy looking, so it can be a reasonable goal weight. From what you say, though, it sounds like you should focus more on toning exercises than the number on the scale and you will probably be more happy with your results in the end.

dmpizza

Its thin, but look at muscle and fitness before you look at the scale

Hernandeak11

It all depends on your build. If you have a smaller frame, etc. 120 would be a perfectly fine goal.

The way I'm built (all chest and backside), I couldn't imagine being less that 135-140

FreshKrisKreash

I don't have much junk in the trunk and hardly any boobs at all. My new goal for the year is a 4-pack on my abs. lol

86_Ohms

You're still within the normal weight BMI index but leaning closer to underweight with 120 lbs.

If you're going to be that thin, try some weight training to keep your goal of 125 lbs at your height and age. It will help you look "fit" instead of just "skinny".

sandylion

If you have loose skin around your stomach from weight loss, it is not going to go away from more weight loss, it's going to get looser! Depending on your age and how fast you lost the weight and how long and how heavy you were to begin with, your skin may tighten up naturally over time, or you may need to have it surgically removed. You can make your stomach look firmer by building more muscle underneath the skin: again, not weight loss. If anything, more muscle= more weight. Loosing more weight is definitely not going to solve the problem though.

robinxhope

I'm 5'4'' 132lb right now, aiming for 125lb. I think it's a good goal when I think about how much more I could tone, how I could drop my fat % (aiming for 20%, at 22.5%). Give it a go. Normally, our bodies let us know if we are able to do it or not by the way we feel.

LorinaLynn

I've been 120 and looked fine, but now it would be too low for me because I have more muscle than I used to. If I kept my current lean body mass and weighed 120#, I'd only have about 10% bodyfat, which would be hard enough to get to, but harder to maintain.

meshashesha2012

there's no such thing as toning. in order to look like you have muscular definition, you need to build muscle by lifting heavy weights. losing fat won't help if you have no muscles developed underneath.

as for the weight, it depends on your build and body type. for instance i'm also 5'5 but i'm fairly muscular so 120 would be way unhealthy for me. for instance when i got my body fat tested, it turns out 134 pounds of my body is just lean tissue (skeleton, nerves, organs, muscle, etc). so unless i lose a lot of muscle and cut out some organs and limbs, weighing less than 155 would probably make me run into the unhealthy range.

vljensen6

Personally, I've been at 120 and I was barely eating, I'd say go for about 125-130 to stay healthy. It's not about numbers, it's about health. When I was that weight, i was nearly anorexic, so i'm afraid that to keep it that low you'd have to do something similar.

That being said, we all have different metabolisms and for you, it might work well where it didn't for me.

jhartram

First of all, I'd like to tell you how wonderful your progress has been so far!

Now to answer your question... I'm 5'5" and where I felt best was between 127 and 132... my frame is a little more stout than most... at that time I was in a size 6 and it stretched across my hip bones in the front. I would personally recommend lifting and/or workouts like 30DS that will build muscle AND help burn some fat... and figure out where you feel the best.

You'll always be able to find SOME fault with your body... I think the key is to find where you feel good about yourself and have the most energy. Don't focus so much on the scale.

I have my goal weight set at 140, and when I get there I'll assess how much more I want to lose vs how much I need to tone. I'm guessing I'll be right about at 130 when I'm done, unless there's a whole lot more muscle involved than there was before =D

LorinaLynn

As you get close to your goal weight, it's time to throw away the scale and go by measurements, how clothes fit, and photos.





I started strength training with heavy weights in July. I lost a few pounds after that, then gained a few.

robinxhope

there's no such thing as toning. in order to look like you have muscular definition, you need to build muscle by lifting heavy weights. losing fat won't help if you have no muscles developed underneath.

as for the weight, it depends on your build and body type. for instance i'm also 5'5 but i'm fairly muscular so 120 would be way unhealthy for me. for instance when i got my body fat tested, it turns out 134 pounds of my body is just lean tissue (skeleton, nerves, organs, muscle, etc). so unless i lose a lot of muscle and cut out some organs and limbs, weighing less than 155 would probably make me run into the unhealthy range.

RE: Toning vs building muscle
http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightloss/a/toning.htm
It's a game of rhetoric. I think most people understand what I'm saying. But thanks mom.

ashleynicol3

I'm 5'5" and shooting for around 130-135. That's right around the middle of what's considered a normal BMI for someone our height.

FreshKrisKreash

Thanks for all the replies.

So to tone up I have to lift weights? Pilates and stuff too? How do I get female abs?

diggly

Depends on whether 120 is your stable weight or not. I'm 5'6" (or just under) and my aim is 120 to 125lbs because it's where I've always been since 21 except for these last 2 years when I was eating crap. I'm now around 128lbs and have been doing cardio, just starting weight training. I would be happy with 125lbs with a more toned look rather than 120lbs with flabby arms (which I still have at 128lbs).

FreshKrisKreash

I probably should mention that I'm thinner than I've been since I was probably in 2nd grade. I've never been 120 before and so I guess I'll just have to see what happens when or if I ever get there.

sxyfitmomandwife

I'm 5'3 trying to get to 120. So many people tell me that's too small. I don't care what they say when I get there if I think I'm too small I'll go up a little at a time until i get to where I want.

FreshKrisKreash

I'm 5'3 trying to get to 120. So many people tell me that's too small. I don't care what they say when I get there if I think I'm too small I'll go up a little at a time until i get to where I want.

Good luck.

mandimommy

I am 5'5" and the last time I weighed 120, I was a *skinny-fat* college student with no muscles, LOL. But our body composition might be very different. For me, 120 is too thin. I am at 136 and pretty toned right now but would like to lose another 5-6 pounds and keep the muscle. I have a little fat on my stomach and hips I would be glad to get rid of.

ebaymommy

I'm 5'5", 122lbs and about 20% body fat. This is a good weight for me. I train hard (run marathons and lift heavy weight) and eat a lot of food.

FreshKrisKreash

I am 5'5" and the last time I weighed 120, I was a *skinny-fat* college student with no muscles, LOL. But our body composition might be very different. For me, 120 is too thin. I am at 136 and pretty toned right now but would like to lose another 5-6 pounds and keep the muscle. I have a little fat on my stomach and hips I would be glad to get rid of.

I've got the "skinny fat" problem now. I look good in clothes but yuck in a bathing suit.

nickyfm

Definitely depends on your build. I'm about 115 pounds and 5"5 now, but I have a really thin build, so anything above 112 just doesn't fit on my body.

If you have a regular sized bone structure, 120 should be fine, but pretty thin!

nickyfm

I'm 5'5", 122lbs and about 20% body fat. This is a good weight for me. I train hard (run marathons and lift heavy weight) and eat a lot of food.

Daymn woman! I'm 7 pounds less but the same height, but I don't look half as good as you!! Jealous!

FreshKrisKreash

Definitely depends on your build. I'm about 115 pounds and 5"5 now, but I have a really thin build, so anything above 112 just doesn't fit on my body.

If you have a regular sized bone structure, 120 should be fine, but pretty thin!

I think I have regular sized bones. I was fat for most of my life though and so now that I'm not anymore, I'm just trying to get into the best shape I can be. Hopefully I'm not small boned because I think I'd die at 112 pounds. haha

fpueblo

I think at 5'5 depending on your build if you want to be toned 125-130 is more of a realistic goal. I would look into ab work there are a lot of things you can do for your abs that don't require crunches. shadow boxing is a good one look up how to tone your abs on youtube there are a lot of videos listed but try for one that don't require you to do tones of crunches. I would suggest looking up toning for the whole body though just because it all helps. With any exercise you do if you engage your abs while doing them you end up working your abs to like if you walk ever day and, I know this sound funny suck in your tummy but also try to tighten the muscles as well your working them. as I said look exercises up on youtube but do research on the web to make sure any exercise you find is safe.