I'm 5'5" this is my goal. Is it to low

Melissaol

I was at a family doings and saw a picture of myself and said wow I looked great. At that time I decided I can do this. So from this time on I'm going to make better choices, I have a wedding coming up next summer. I'm going to working out, and eat better.
My goal is to get to 125-135lbs. By June. The only thing is that I'm going to have some people that think its not right, it's to low of a goal. I'm 5'5" is that goal to low. What do you think?

warrior2mom

I am also 5'5 and right now at 140lbs. I'm planning to lose another 5 lbs or so. According to all the government charts and BMI
reports our healthy weight is anywhere between 114-144 lbs. Now I personally think 114 is way on the low side but your goal of 125-135 is totally reasonable and in the healthy range!! Good luck!!

SammyLou28

I was at a family doings and saw a picture of myself and said wow I looked great. At that time I decided I can do this. So from this time on I'm going to make better choices, I have a wedding coming up next summer. I'm going to working out, and eat better.
My goal is to get to 125-135lbs. By June. The only thing is that I'm going to have some people that think its not right, it's to low of a goal. I'm 5'5" is that goal to low. What do you think?

No, I am 5'6'' and my goal is around 128

Nice

I am 5'5 as well..I am currently 120 and my goal is 115..may be too low..but that's just me

sh3lby03

I'm 5' 4" and a half, so almost 5' 5" and I am currently at 130 and still losing to lose a few more pounds or just tone a bit more. I think it really depends on your body type. I am pretty curvy, medium build and I think that 125-135 is a healthy range.

elgray26

I am also 5'5" and I would like to get down to 135. My goal is to be more in shape and healthier. If I lose more...Great. If I dont lose it all...Thats fine too!

Helloitsdan

I was at a family doings and saw a picture of myself and said wow I looked great. At that time I decided I can do this. So from this time on I'm going to make better choices, I have a wedding coming up next summer. I'm going to working out, and eat better.
My goal is to get to 125-135lbs. By June. The only thing is that I'm going to have some people that think its not right, it's to low of a goal. I'm 5'5" is that goal to low. What do you think?

Thats fine!
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86rollyb

I'm 5'5" and 140 with a goal of at least 10 lbs so I don't think it's too low at all

crazybookworm

I'm 5'2 abd 126 pounds. I don't think that's low at all. As long as you are remaining healthy about it, I think that's a great goal!

Good luck!

terracotti

125 is about right. 135 is average. but neither is too low

Bikini_Beast

Sounds right

oh_em_gee

not too low, depending on your body type. I personally look my best at 135. I'm slim but not a curve-less stick. But, I have a larger bone structure. Others may look better at 125.

AshleighPhilp1

I'm also 5.5 and I think my UGW would be 133lbs otherwise i'll look too skinny!

Gidgiee1

I am also 5'5" and am happy with my current weight but aiming for 125 because I think my joints will feel better.

I think our preferred weight, as long as it is healthy, is really an individual preference and no one should tell you your goal is wrong. Hugs.

LorinaLynn

I'm 5'5 and 135. That same weight has looked very different on me at different times in my life, depending on my lean mass and body fat.

When I got around 130 years ago by starving myself (under 1000 calories a day), I still had a muffin top, back fat rolls, double chin, etc. When I got to 135 eating right with moderate exercise, I felt great... but still lost a little more after that. Since then I've gained some weight back and I'm smaller than ever, because I eat well and strength train.

vmekash

As you get close to your goal, you'll know better whether that's right for you or too low. Nothing wrong w/ setting that goal now, and changing it, if necessary, later. I don't think it is completely unrealistic. It will depend on your bone structure and your muscle mass. You just won't know for sure until you get closer.
Good luck.

SeekingOne54

5'5" here as well. Your goal sounds just right to me. As you get closer to it, you'll know by the way you look and feel and you may need to adjust. I know for myself that if I get much under 130 I look downright unhealthy because of my bone structure.

Take care and best wishes to you!

Deborah

andiechick

We're all different shapes and sizes so what weight might look good on you may not look good on someone else the same height. A few years ago I decided to lose weight and got down to around 122lbs (I'm 5'4) but now I look back and think my face is too thin and it doesn't suit me (plus I have a good size bust which doesn't go down!!). I'm currently trying to get down to about 130lbs ;0)

czapp1

Hey--I'm 5'5 (not even really, like 5'4 and 3/4) and I look emaciated below 140. Everyone's different. lost some weight, and then readjust your goal if need be.

shrinkingislander

I think it's perfect but then I am biased because that is where I have set my own goals for the same height. You can always adjust your goals as you lose, I'm new to MFP but I've yet to hear about any Goal Police Squad. haha

CaLaurie

Everyone's different....depends on body type, how the pounds are distributed, your specific goals, etc. I'm 5'5" and 117. Although on the lower end of "healthy," it's right for me, and I hope to start gaining muscle now so I'm good with adding a few pounds. Best to you on this journey!

Amanda21202

Its not too low.
You might get between that weight and want to lose a bit more or maybe put on a bit more. It totally depends on you and your body structure everyone is different