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goal weight

Leenda1942
Leenda1942 Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, all
I'm 69, 5'2" and weigh 137, having taken off 5.5 lbs in the past month using MFP.
Any opinions on a good goal weight?
Thanks very much!

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  • keegannati
    keegannati Posts: 114
    You can use this calculator on WebMD to see what the healthy weight range for you is. After you click 'calculate', click the tab above your BMI number that says Healthy Weight.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus
  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    135 pounds of pure muscle (plus other vitals, of course) would be awesome!
  • chelw727
    chelw727 Posts: 93 Member
    The Hamwi method is used to calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW).

    For women (medium frame): 100 lbs + 5 lbs for every inch over 5 ft
    For men (medium frame: 106 lbs + 6 lbs for every inch over 5 ft

    Large frame (+10%)
    Small frame (-10%)
    Also a healthy weight range will be 90-100% of your calculated IBW.

    Therefore, female measuring 62 in. would have IBW of 110 lbs +/- 10%. Healthy weight range: 99-121 lbs.
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