Is 125 the "magic" number?
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I got a Playboy subscription for my husband, (But I'd always look too ) and the centerfold of each magazine lists their stats. Measurements and weight, and those ladies are always around 115 lbs to 125 lbs.
For example the issue I have in my hand right now is March 2012, and the centerfold lists her stats as:
5'11 125 lbs
bust:34C, waist:24, Hips:35
So I think that maybe men growing up and looking at these magazines would always see these hot women, at around 125lbs, and they think that is the "ideal" weight for a woman to be considered hot. (?)
I'm 5'7" and my goal is between 150-140. I would look so sickly and underweight if I was 125. no thanks!0 -
The idea of a limit or an "ideal" weight is ridiculous.
First of all, people come in all different heights. A 5'10" woman like me would be anorexic at 125 lb.
Secondly, people have different bone structures & builds. A person with delicate bones will weigh less than a person with a stronger, more solid build, even if they're both perfectly healthy. And with women, the breast measurement is a big factor too. A woman with a DDD cup will always weigh more than a woman of the same height who's an A cup.
Third, people have different amounts of muscle. I was very athletic as a teen, had a lot of muscle, was very fit & had a great hourglass figure. But because I weighed 160 lb, and had a large bosom, I thought I was fat. I didn't know enough to know that it was my height, build and musculature tipping the scale, not fat.
I would highly recommend the site http://www.mybodygallery.com/ to see real pictures of real women, in the wide variety of heights and weights out there.
So, short answer to your question: the "magic" number will be different for every person. Get to a point where you feel happy & healthy, and that's YOUR magic number.0 -
I am 5'6 weighed 125...in high school. I'd love to get there again, but am ok if I never do.0
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Average female height is 5'4". 125 pounds at 5'4" is a BMI of 21, squarely in the middle of the "normal" category.
So, of course you'll see lots of women targeting 125, because lots of women are about that height.
I was going to say this but I see someone already did!
I'm 5'4 and my goal is 125. Its right in the middle of the BMI range and I like the thought of being equal distances from underweight and overweight, I guess. Plus I like the way I look at 125. Also, I don't know if its me individually or something that comes with being this height but I have to be at the "5" of a weight range to fit perfectly in clothing sizes. At 125 I'm an exact size 5, 135 a 7, and so on. 128 they're getting tight, 122 they're getting loose. So for me the number is also logistics of finding clothes that fit.0 -
i'm only 5'3" and 125 is also my "goal" weight. i'm actually aiming towards getting into the 120s and seeing how i feel. i'm more concerned about lean muscle and losing fat so if i look and feel right in the 130s, so be it. i'm currently at 138 with plenty of jiggle left to shed off.0
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Mine is set at 125. In reality, it's may be lower than that when I get to the bf% that I want. It just seemed a reasonable place to start based on my body fat about 10 lbs ago. In reality, I don't really care what the scale says. I know that right now at around 130, my bf is too high, and I don't look like I want. I'm lifting weights to try to change body composition. As long as I look how I want, I don't care if I weigh 120, 125 or 135.0
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NOPE "124" is my magic number. It's just seems nice and even. I WANT IT BAD!!! I'm short too.0
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I don't have a number goal. When I'm satisfied, I'll know.
This exactly. The only reason I bother with numbers at all is because I have to in order to track my BMR/TDEE. If not for that, I wouldn't even know how much I weigh because I don't care to get hung up on the scale. It's all about losing inches (which I suppose is another number, haha)!0 -
Its just an average number i'm sure. They would be happy at 127 or 123 but it sounds kinda odd?
For me, i would never want to be 125. Thats much too small for me. I'm 5'6 but curvy. 160 would be great for me!0 -
My goal weight is 125.. everybody tells me Im crazy and that 135-140 is a good goal weight for me. Im barely 5'1 but I have a bigger body frame and big boobs(ughh love/hate relationship with those babies) anyway .. Im still going to keep my goal at 125 but most of all.. I just want to feel healthier and feel good when I look in the mirror.. whether thats at 125 140 or still at the 165 I cant seem to shake these past few weeks!0
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I can remember a time when I thought I was fat at 125. But I have no desire to put in the work to get back down there again, even if I could.0
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I would have to be very ill to be 125....that would be 38 pounds heavier than I am now (I'm 5' 10").
You weight 87 pounds at 5'10? I hate to comment on people's weight, but that seems extremely low.0 -
people like numbers divisible by 5. feels solid.
my goal is 161. that cool? hehehehe0 -
I would have to be very ill to be 125....that would be 38 pounds heavier than I am now (I'm 5' 10").
You weight 87 pounds at 5'10? I hate to comment on people's weight, but that seems extremely low.
holy crap - im 5'10 and I weigh 3 pounds less than DOUBLE your weight.0 -
I would have to be very ill to be 125....that would be 38 pounds heavier than I am now (I'm 5' 10").
You weight 87 pounds at 5'10? I hate to comment on people's weight, but that seems extremely low.
holy crap - im 5'10 and I weigh 3 pounds less than DOUBLE your weight.
I assume she meant to write that she's 38lbs heavier than 125 right now.0 -
I'm 5'7 and am 2lbs away from my goal of 130. I could go to 125 and still not look like "i need a sandwich (hate that stupid phrase btw). Depending on the different stores, I usually wear size 7 jeans. But I also just bought a pair of jeans from Express in a size 4. So it's all relative.
But the number isn't really a big deal now that I'm closer to it. When I'm satisfied with my body is when I'll be happy. Some people just set a generic goal and as they work towards it, they re-evaluate.0 -
For myself; at 5'2 and that's giving me the extra 1/2 inch I don't really have, I was uncomfortable at 125. I'd be fine it was muscle but then it wasn't. So no; 5lbs less at 125 was not my number.0
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Statistics?
Average female height is 5'4". 125 pounds at 5'4" is a BMI of 21, squarely in the middle of the "normal" category.
So, of course you'll see lots of women targeting 125, because lots of women are about that height.
That`s why I set my goal to 125lbs.... but I decided I am happy at 128lbs....they are just goals.... but when you are short 5'0 - 5'4 range, it is normal that are #'s for weight are lower than a woman who is taller .0 -
125 is just a rounded off number. I would be happy at 127 lbs0
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Well im a shortie and becuz I use to weight 118 in high school I am now 26yrs old and weight 137 and yes im tryin to get to 120-125
but NO 125 is not the magical # for me, its just cuz I know whats healthy for my body.. I dont look twig thin at 120-125 I look average I have an athletic type build and not so many curves so yea..0
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