What goal weight should I have?

NWCountryGal

I see this question a lot and had it myself. I found this article that is really good in my opinion. Hope it helps you as well:) denise

http://www.canyons.edu/offices/health/nutritioncoach/concerns/howeigh.asp

gsager

Okay, I tried to read that but couldn't. I know that at 5'2" and 116 lbs I'm certainly not considered over weight, but I can see the fat around my middle!

arathena720

Okay, I tried to read that but couldn't. I know that at 5'2" and 116 lbs I'm certainly not considered over weight, but I can see the fat around my middle!

I was at 116 pounds and 5'6", an avid hiker and backpacker, and I STILL had a pouch around my midsection. At a certain point you have to realize that genetics and body makeup play into how you're going to look. No matter how much exercise I do, I will never have a body like Jillian Michaels. BUT I look pretty good now, exercise, eat very healthy, and am considered a hot mama for 41, pooch in the middle, thighs that won't tighten, and all.

NWCountryGal

Maybe I missed something but what I was aiming for was some idea of what I should weigh if I want to be at a good body fat% for me and have some muscle. I thought 115 might be a good goal weight since when I was at 105 way back when, I had almost no shape to me, just a stick:laugh: :laugh:

NWCountryGal

by the way, I think both you gals look primo! And I would feel blessed to come out of this looking as good as you;)

berryjk

how tall are you and how much do you weigh now???

gsager

Maybe I missed something but what I was aiming for was some idea of what I should weigh if I want to be at a good body fat% for me and have some muscle. I thought 115 might be a good goal weight since when I was at 105 way back when, I had almost no shape to me, just a stick:laugh: :laugh:

My son did my body fat with calipers and it was 25%. I know that's really heathy for my damn age but I would like less :-)

ChristineS_51

Great article, thanks for posting the link, I have added to my favourites

katevarner

Some interesting info here: http://www.cordianet.com/calculator.htm

I'm 5'3" and 112, but I have a small frame. I still have curves, tho, so I have quit losing (after losing 38 lbs over a year and 7 months) and am now in maintenance. But I agree with all the info that says it's not so much the numbers as how you feel about your body. The female pooch is from estrogen. To totally get rid of it, your body fat needs to be really low, and that's not really a good thing, particularly if you want to have children or if you are entering menopause. That said, you can flatten it better with diet, "clean eating" and minimal or no processed foods, than you can with exercise. Once it's flat (or almost there) the work you do in the gym comes into play to make it look more like a 6 pack.

NWCountryGal

I'd like to get some calipers but for now, online I got 37 on the military calculator. that is about right if you see me naked. For your sake I hope you never have to:laugh: :sad: By this time next year I might be able to wear that 2-piece though;) denise:drinker: :drinker:

NWCountryGal

welcome all! I like researching and finding more info;) denise

gsager

I'd like to get some calipers but for now, online I got 37 on the military calculator. that is about right if you see me naked. For your sake I hope you never have to:laugh: :sad: By this time next year I might be able to wear that 2-piece though;) denise:drinker: :drinker:

Yes you will, I was so surprised that I could wear one this year. Maybe next you I could go someplace with it on ;-)

NWCountryGal

Oh yeah,
How about a gorgeous beach in Mexico!! Woohoooo!!

I'd like to get some calipers but for now, online I got 37 on the military calculator. that is about right if you see me naked. For your sake I hope you never have to:laugh: :sad: By this time next year I might be able to wear that 2-piece though;) denise:drinker: :drinker:

Yes you will, I was so surprised that I could wear one this year. Maybe next you I could go someplace with it on ;-)