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mfp116
mfp116 Posts: 108
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whats your goal weight? ive never been thin so i dont know what a good weight is to aim for a 5'8 girl (just saying cause obviously mfp asks for your goal weight) my goal weight as of yet is 126lbs ... do you think thats too low for someone of my height?

I'm aiming for a UK size 10 which is a US size 6 i know that weight distribution changes what weight you need to be to be a set size but if i could get a rough idea that would be great

Thanks :)

EDIT: I HAVE CHANGED MY GOAL WEIGHT! ive changed it to 164lbs now! Just because thats considered as a "healthy BMI" for someone of 5'8 i will change my goal once i get to 164lbs thanks for the help everyone:)
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  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
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    I'm 5'7" and a large build, and my goal is to be in the 150's. I'm 172 now (down from 219), and I think my goal is appropriate. Right now I'm a size 12 (US), and I'll probably be an 8/10 around 150.

    Edited to add: Yes. I think 126 is a really low goal for you. That doesn't seem like it would be in the healthy BMI range. Maybe at the very bottom. 160 counts as a healthy BMI for someone 5'8".
  • mfp116
    mfp116 Posts: 108
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    ah i seeee so id probably have to go lower than 150 then to reach my UK size 10/US size 6 goal then
  • mfp116
    mfp116 Posts: 108
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    I'm 5'7" and a large build, and my goal is to be in the 150's. I'm 172 now (down from 219), and I think my goal is appropriate. Right now I'm a size 12 (US), and I'll probably be an 8/10 around 150.

    Edited to add: Yes. I think 126 is a really low goal for you. That doesn't seem like it would be in the healthy BMI range. Maybe at the very bottom. 160 counts as a healthy BMI for someone 5'8".

    ive checked and 126lbs is still in the healthy BMI rage for a woman of 5'8 i would definitely not even have that as an option if it was underweight dont worry!
  • rychma
    rychma Posts: 47 Member
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    I am 5'9" and my goal is the 150 range. 126 sounds really low, even if it is considered in the healthy range.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
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    5'8" - 5'9"

    I LOVED how I looked at 150...now trying to get back there after I gained the weight back this last year. New goal is 145 and STRONG
  • julimonster
    julimonster Posts: 243 Member
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    I'm about 5'71/2", close enough?!
    I started at 204 lbs
    Current weight 154 lbs
    Goal weight 145 lbs
    I have an average build but I'm also in my late 40's so I don't know if that makes a difference
    Best of luck to you!
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,704 Member
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    I like your profile picture.

    I'm 5'9" and wore a (1980s) UK 10 at 58-60 kg. I think sizes were smaller back then. I was 34-25-34 at that weight.
  • Fit2befitZ
    Fit2befitZ Posts: 150 Member
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    I am 5'8 and I am currently at 140 and a US size 8. I have been as low as 130 and that is where I look my best so that is what my goal is. So, I think the 126 is attainable if you desire it. I hope that helps!
  • mfp116
    mfp116 Posts: 108
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    really? do you guys think so? just so you all know this isnt based on anything i just guessed a weight its subjected to change im more aiming for a clothing size than a weight cause every girl ive ever seen thats a UK size 10 looks nice and slim but not TOO THIN and look a standard normal size so thats why im aiming for that really :)
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
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    150-155 with 17-19% body fat. Smallest I've been as an adult is 135, and I was very thin at that size.
  • Danardeener
    Danardeener Posts: 255
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    I'm 5'7" and am currently at goal of 145 lbs., I wear size 5. Yes, I think the goal weight you are going for is way too low for someone as tall as you.
  • mfp116
    mfp116 Posts: 108
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    well since you guys think 126lbs is too low what do you guys think would be a good weight for a 5'8 girl aiming for a UK 10/US 6 ?
  • msaestein1
    msaestein1 Posts: 264 Member
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    I'm 5'8' and I have based my goal on my age and my height. I am 35 now and would never want to be under 150. I have set my short term goal at 163, just enough to get me to a 'healthy' BMI and out of the "overweight" range. once I see how I look, I will go from there. I currently weigh 180 and I wear a US size 12; some 10s on a good day. :) I want to be a consistent size 8.
  • SavageFeast
    SavageFeast Posts: 325 Member
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    I'm 5'8, my starting weight was well over 400 lbs., my current weight is 312 lbs., and my ultimate goal weight is 150 lbs.
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
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    150-160, but I have a large frame
  • lts42uk
    lts42uk Posts: 162 Member
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    I'm 5' 8" an currently weigh 142lb. I am a UK size 10/12 depending on the shop. My goal is just to get below 140, I have been there but couldn't sustain it. Now I do more strength training and am thinking that I need to focus less on the scales and more on body fat %. I think that, depending on build, of course, 126 sounds really low. I know I'd look ill at that weight. Why not set a higher goal and then take it from there?
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
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    I'm 5' 8" and aiming for an initial goal of 11 stone 7lbs which is comfortably inside healthy BMI and an off-the-shelf-in-any-shop-don't-need-to-try-it-on UK size 14. If and when I ever get there I may reassess.
  • lcchrt
    lcchrt Posts: 234 Member
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    I have always had an athletic build so my goal weigtht was 140. I never thought I could get beneath that but I have! I guess now just ultimate fitness is my goal lol

    Oh yea, I'm also a US size 4 currently <<edited for size.
  • PrettyUgly18
    PrettyUgly18 Posts: 31 Member
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    I'm 5'8 I'm currently 157. I'll be happy at 140 but 135 is my ultimate goal.
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
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    I am 5'8" and 135 (was at 150.5). Hit my goal already. I also have a medium frame and am in a size 4 (in pants). I'm not aiming to lose anymore, just stay fit/look toned and get stronger! I think that 126 is low, but not sure of you have a smaller frame or not.

    Good luck!

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