Women Of 5'9/5'10 - What's Your Goal/Ideal Weight?

Jeepgal1984

I am about 5'11 and currently 198. My goal is around 140-150 but I want to Be more toned then just small. My lowest was about 6 years ago when I was around 130 but I was what they call skinny fat. I worked out and ate right just did not have any muscle.

AlabasterJar68

I'm 5'11" and my goal weight is 189 pounds. That will place me at a healthy BMI for my height and age.

AmberJslimsAWAY

I think 160 would be my LOWEST I could go.

theskinnyonme

i m almost 5'10" and I want to be 135

rammsteinsoldier

I am 5'9" and hope to get to 130. Don't know if I will make it but that is where I am headed.

SeaChele77

I'm 5'9" and currently weight 141 (as of this morning). I would like to get down to about 138, but since my BF is around 23%....I'm finally getting to the point of being happy with my weight/body! I am wearing a pair of sz 4 jeans today - I don't think I'd want to be any smaller! The smallest I ever weighed, was about 127 and I was sickly looking. I don't think anything under 135 would look good on me. I've actually had people recently tell me I'm starting to get too thin. But I'm not losing weight......I'm gaining muscle.

I think weight does have a lot to do with frame size. I do know some women who are 5'9" and look good at 130. But I know its not the right look for *me*.

sky_sings247

i'm 5'10 and have a pretty athletic-curvy build... think serena williams with the boobs and the butt. the lowest i've ever been was like 165 in high school. i'm 190 now (since i've filled out a bit) my goal right now is 175.

MsKeelah919

I am 5'9.5" and my first goal is 179. I am uninterested in being thin. My interest is toned, strong and womanly.

Mamafred

I am 5' 9" and currently weigh 166. My goal is 160. When I hit that, I am going to see how I look and feel and then decide if I want to maintain or go down to 155. At my age (54 yrs old), I have to take my face into consideration. I don't want to start looking like Skeletor.

bigpenguin570

Between 150-160 I suppose

TGKvr

I'm 5'9" (and a half! haha) and currently at 156. I'd like to get to 140, then see how it looks and feels at that time before I determine if I want to lose any more. I really want to be toned and lean, so 140 might be the perfect weight once I get the muscles all toned up. In high school I was 90 lbs... didn't break 100 until I was a senior! (17+ years ago!) I'll never want to be that skinny again though... I think my best/most ideal weight was around 130, but like I said - I'd take solid muscle over a number on a scale any day.
I've lost 5 lbs in the two weeks that I've made my "lifestyle change" and I'm already feeling healthier.

idziak04

I am 5'10 and I am currently 160. My goal weight is 150. My lowest adult weight was around 148. At this point I am more concerned with toning up than losing weight.

Kameisha123

Hmmm, I feel like the odd ball here. I'm 5'10" and my goal is 155-165 (I gave myself some wiggle room haha).

Back in my youth, I was under 150 and I thought I was too small!
Haha, I was really comfortable around 160,so that's my goal now. I have a ways to go though...

Kamikazeflutterby

Holy crap, those frame calculators say I've got a small frame. I always thought I had a large frame because I feel like Godzilla around most other girls. My current goal weight is 150lbs because it is smack in the middle of the healthy BMI range on MFP. I figure I can reassess when I'm closer to that weight, and figure out what I want to maintain.

I have no idea what my lowest weight was, because I didn't use scales much when I exercised regularly and was in shape. I know 170 has been the average of what I can easily maintain without trying to exercise or watch what I eat.

i_miss_donuts

I did the BodPod and it was $50 or $75 for two. I think it was an older machine (it didn't give me my BMR - just my lean body mass and body fat percentages) and the lady (a chiropractor) who owned it said I should not eat more than 1200 calories per day (under my BMR!).

I was surprised by the 26% reading in the BodPod as I have defined abs and muscle definition in my arms and legs and would have guessed myself around 24%. However, the online military BF calculator gave me the same number (for free!). The military calculator is supposed to be one of the most accurate.

I lift heavy and do quite a bit of cardio on top of regular activity so I was expecting a lower number - particularly given that I see people who appear much heavier on MFP that report much lower body fat %. I am going to retest in a month because I paid for it but will rely on the military body fat calculator or find another BodPod somewhere else after my next test.

How does one get their body fat measured? I doubt I could afford a bodpod thing or whatever that is. Only ever used the military online bodyfat test and that gave me around 16.4%, but those online calculators are never particularly reliable.

SilkyHotspur

I did the BodPod and it was $50 or $75 for two. I think it was an older machine (it didn't give me my BMR - just my lean body mass and body fat percentages) and the lady (a chiropractor) who owned it said I should not eat more than 1200 calories per day (under my BMR!).

I was surprised by the 26% reading in the BodPod as I have defined abs and muscle definition in my arms and legs and would have guessed myself around 24%. However, the online military BF calculator gave me the same number (for free!). The military calculator is supposed to be one of the most accurate.

I lift heavy and do quite a bit of cardio on top of regular activity so I was expecting a lower number - particularly given that I see people who appear much heavier on MFP that report much lower body fat %. I am going to retest in a month because I paid for it but will rely on the military body fat calculator or find another BodPod somewhere else after my next test.

How does one get their body fat measured? I doubt I could afford a bodpod thing or whatever that is. Only ever used the military online bodyfat test and that gave me around 16.4%, but those online calculators are never particularly reliable.

At work, i've run biggest loser contests with 50 people at a time, using body fat % as a measurement to determine winners, instead of weight. I've owned an Omron meter for several years, and over that time, including contests I must have measured around 80 people total. It has yet to fail in terms of accuracy. "Accuracy" being within 1-2%. I've verified these measurements using calipers in One, Three, and Seven position tests. The best time to use the Omron is in the morning, just after the shower, before using any lotion. If it says you are 32% and a guy...you're in trouble....If you want cut abs, get down below 13% for guys, and below 21% for women.

I also use it to validate friends weight loss programs. We'll take tape measure readings and bf% at the beginning....then when they get "stuck" at a certain weight, we'll see what their readings are again. Chances are they are losing fat, and gaining muscle.

Every method has its drawbacks...water displacement, the BodPod, the Omron. I wouldn't waste money on the BodPod over and over if you could own your own meter for $30.

The principle is Bio Electrical Impedance Analysis. Muscle is 75% water, its why it is hard when compressed, as fluid does not compress. The more muscle you have, the more water you have in your muscles and tissues....the lower resistance, the lower the body fat %. The less muscle you have, the less water you have, the higher your body fat%.

kdetmar

I am 5'8 and right now weight 178. I use to be 269!! I can't believe that but I am fit and healthy now! I want to weigh around 160 I always had that number in my head!


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brennamurphy42

I'm 5'10" and I currently weigh 158 lbs. My goal weight is 140, but that may be too low. I'm planning on re-evaluating when I get closer. I'm really active; I work out 6 days a week while at home (both cardio and strength training) and I row on a competitive team when I'm at college. I also watch everything I eat and am under my calorie goal pretty much every day. If anyone has any advice on determining a good goal weight for someone with my activity level, that's be great!

UrbanRunner81

small frame 5'10" I weigh 139ish I am maintaining this, I go up and down within 2-3lbs.

UrbanRunner81

I'm 5'10" and I currently weigh 158 lbs. My goal weight is 140, but that may be too low. I'm planning on re-evaluating when I get closer. I'm really active; I work out 6 days a week while at home (both cardio and strength training) and I row on a competitive team when I'm at college. I also watch everything I eat and am under my calorie goal pretty much every day. If anyone has any advice on determining a good goal weight for someone with my activity level, that's be great!

I am pretty active like this. I am doing cardio 4-5 times a week. I eat a lot though, too. Well not over my TDEE. Strength training (heavy lifting) 3-4 times a week. I think it all depends on your frame. I always thought I had a large frame but my hips are actually pretty small after losing weight. I am at 139 and I am starting to finally get a flat stomach (very slow process).

mznisaelaine

I use to be 135 lbs so I am aiming for 140 lbs

dollipop

150lbs @ 5'9", or at lowest 143.
Lowest at this height was 127 - I look sick and gaunt at that weight, plus that was pre-child, I doubt my body could handle that weight now.

Michelecalled

I'm 5'10" and right now I am over 200, I also 54 almost 55. I'm trying so hard and I can't wait to get under 200 again. Sounds like so much I know, I used to be around 135 when I was in my 20's; I got up to around 150-55 when I got to my 30's & 40's. Then in my late 40's after my mom passed away I gained all this weight. It really is amazing because when I was young: I never, ever dreamed I would be this big now. I do remember that I worked out ALL the time, as much as I could. I was always watching my diet also.
So THIS time I'm trying to remember that it was hard work back then and that I cannot let my guard down. Exercise & eating right is SO important for all of us no matter what our age.:flowerforyou:

Michele

hrtoftx

I am 5 10 med frame.....after 4 months I am down to 170 from 204. My lowest weight was 130 in high school and I had no body what so ever. My goal weight is 150 to 155.....just taking is slow and steady.

karley511

At 5'10" you're pretty tall for a woman. There are a number of sites with frame size calculators....find one that has instructions for elbow frame size calculator. Use this to determine small, medium, or large frame. Too often, people will assume a frame size, based on their weight, which is incorrect. Once you find your frame size, match that to weight range. At first glance, 125lbs seems a bit light for someone 5'10", however, not knowing your body fat percentage, it is hard to gauge, and with a medium frame 145 would appear to be a better range....again, this depends on each person and how they want to look.

example....my BMI of 26 puts me at overweight, however, my body fat % of 13.5% shows that I am lean, and my weight is from muscle....not from fat.

So happy you posted this. I was reading the comments and thinking the same thing. Most people have no idea what their frame size truely is. When I was heavy people would tell me ALL the time "oh, you're just big boned." No, actually I'm small boned.

Anyway, I'm 5'11" and in high school I was 137. In college I was 145 and very happy with my body and size. Now I'm down to 177 (highest weight 250) with a goal weight of 155. That's a size 6 or 8 for me depending on what brand/type/style.

holly8_6

When I was 19-21 I was at my lowest weight of 115lbs. I was skeletal for my height of 5'9. I am now 154lbs at the age of 27 and would like to get back down to between 145 and 150lbs.

cyurt

Im 5'10 and currently 145. my goal is to be around 130
all i really want at this point is to tone up not necessarily lose more weight because my friends think i looks too skinny now. my highest was 177

lelstar

I'm 5'9" and my goal weight is 154lb, my lowest was in high school at 132lb.

lelstar

At 5'10" you're pretty tall for a woman. There are a number of sites with frame size calculators....find one that has instructions for elbow frame size calculator. Use this to determine small, medium, or large frame. Too often, people will assume a frame size, based on their weight, which is incorrect. Once you find your frame size, match that to weight range. At first glance, 125lbs seems a bit light for someone 5'10", however, not knowing your body fat percentage, it is hard to gauge, and with a medium frame 145 would appear to be a better range....again, this depends on each person and how they want to look.

example....my BMI of 26 puts me at overweight, however, my body fat % of 13.5% shows that I am lean, and my weight is from muscle....not from fat.

Wow, awesome info. According to the calculator I have a medium frame and my ideal weight is between 139lb and 152lb. Something to keep in mind when I get to my goal.

j77r68

I am 5'10 and a bit with a large frame. I started MFP at 259lbs and I am at 216lbs right now and wanting to get down to 170lbs. My lowest was 163lbs after high school and that was too low for me ! When I layed down all I seen were these gawdy hip bones sticking out. Not the most attractive thing I can think of.lol It has been years since I've been that weight (15 or 16) in fact it has been at least 5 years since I've been at the weight I am right now!