5'10 female. Is 130 too low?

folieeadeuxx

Hello, Im 5'10 and my goal weight is 130. I checked the bmi and it sais im okay but looking at other people who are shorter are aiming for the same goal... What should I be aiming for?

Guamybear

I think that is way too low.. My ideal weight at 5'4 is 124..

mlaz81

I'm 5'8 and my goal weight was 140. I'm 158 right now, and I don't know how much smaller I'm going to get, so I'm going to adjust my goal. It all depends on when you're losing how you look and feel when you get to a certain weight. Every person is different.

Sheacat

I think it depends on your body. Frame, muscle, etc... I am not an expert though! I know for me (from past experience), 170 is about as low as I can go without looking anorexic, and I am 5'9".

prokomds

You should really be paying attention to your body fat percentage, not so much your weight

http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/

(I like the pictures at the bottom that give examples of people in the % ranges)

I think 130 is too low for 5'10" (my goal weight at 5'6" is 135...), but you will know a lot more as you get closer to that goal. Do not be afraid to up your goal weight if you realize it's unrealistic! No one knows what number appears on the scale, but everyone can see if you're getting fit and lean. Good luck!

acyndyquil

I'm 5'8 and at 138lbs my BMI is 20. 18 is when it starts to be unhealthy and although it does say "healthy range" it is very close to being underweight.

Plus if you are building muscle than you'll weigh more anyways but still be slim and healthy (:
BMI calculators on most sites are actually incorrect (new study - you could search BMI Calculator 2013 for the new one)

stumblinthrulife

Seems low. I ran it through a few online calculators and most are saying 140 to 175 would be the ideal range for health. I'd imagine that at 130 you'd have little muscle coupled with a low BF%. If your goal is to look attractive, that's not it. At least in my book.

lindsyrox

I'm nearly 6ft tall, i got down to 145 ONCE and that was WAY too low for me, i'm thinking 130 would be way to low for an avg 5'10 person.

TeaBea

Hard to say ..... are you small boned. Someone with a slight build would be OK here .... large boned would be too low.

BMI is a "one size fits all" ....... a very muscular person (not a bad thing) .... might have a too high BMI.

misskerouac

It is low for your height, but people carry weight differently.
I'm 5'7" and currently 163 and I think 130 would look terrible on me.

cjh022

I guess it depends on your body type... it sounds a little low to me but it may be perfectly fine for the right body. I'm 5'10" and aiming for 140-145 (and have a decent chest, butt, AND thighs) but looking for more muscle tone and shape instead of the actual number on the scale. You can probably decide as you get closer to that number how you feel about your body and adjust as needed. Good luck!

cwolfman13

That's pretty low for your height. Also keep in mind that if you're in a healthy range or once you get into a healthy weight range, it becomes much more difficult to lose and it will be very slow going. Your body simply won't want to give up what little fat stores it has.

I would say focus more on body composition than hitting that particular number on the scale....i.e. more muscle, less fat.

denezy

I"m quite muscular and 5'9", and wouldn't go below 160 because I like being strong. Depends what your goals are.

Riemersma4

It is your world and your goals. We can only counsel you how to get to them. Your body structure and weight are up to you.

However, since you asked, sounds a little lean to me, for my preference. But again, your journey.

If i read your ticker correctly, looks like you have a bit to go. I would recommend setting some interim goals/stopping points along the journey. We need re-enforcement. If the goals are too far away, it is easy to get frustrated. maybe a 30 day goal, a 90 day goal, etc Celebrate them as you hit them along your journey.

The more we celebrate inlife, the more in life there wil be to celebrate!.

Now, as long as i am on my soapbox, i would encourage you not to focus just on weight. It is just a number. Focus on fitness and lifestyle. That will carry you through better. Honestly, if you are working out, in great shape and weighed 150 or 160, i bet you would, at your height, look fantastic. Just a thought for you!

Good luck!

Mustang_Susie

I'm 5'8" and am 122#
I have a very small frame
I gain weight first in my tummy, butt & thighs and I just don't feel comfortable when I weigh much more than 125.
I don't consider myself underweight
I work out doing cardio and strength
I am strong and healthy
As long as you are eating a healthy, balanced diet, do what feels comfortable to you

weloveourboys

Everyone is different. Genes and frame size/bone structure make a huge difference. I'm small boned and weigh 115 (I'm 5'8). Looking at that number, most people would say I'm way too skinny. But if you look at my photos, you'll see that I'm not.

KAYTEE234

I don't think it's too low. I am 6'0 and at around 140-150 I was slim but healthy looking

RitaB19

Hello, Im 5'10 and my goal weight is 130. I checked the bmi and it sais im okay but looking at other people who are shorter are aiming for the same goal... What should I be aiming for?

Actually, your Ideal Body weight for your height is 150 lb. +/- 10%, this is 100 lb for the first 5 feet and 5 lb for each add'l. inch. This is using the Hamwi formula. So the lowest would be 135 lb. So, 130 lb is a bit too low for you. Hope this helps. I have a degree in Nutrition and this is what I was taught and what is widely used for Nutr. Assess. purposes.

iAMsmiling

Lift as you lose.
When you see the body you want...stop losing.

I'm betting you'll stop at more than 130 lbs.

edge_dragoncaller

When you are in the range of weight that you have to ask that question, then the best thing to do is get an examination done. Have you Blood Sugar, Cholestoral, and Body Fat% checked. If THOSE things are in the healthy range, then you're fine at 130.

30ismyyear

Too low.

5'10" Female.
Results:
According to your height of 5' 10" your ideal healthy weight is 156 pounds. Your recommended weight range is between 139 and 173 pounds.

ngressman

Hello, Im 5'10 and my goal weight is 130. I checked the bmi and it sais im okay but looking at other people who are shorter are aiming for the same goal... What should I be aiming for?

So 130lbs is on the low end of the healthy range for your height. The high end (BMI of 25) is 174. So anywhere between 130-174 is your healthy weight range. I am 5 ft 2. My healthy range is 109-137. My goal weight is 130. I am shooting for the upper end of healthy. My older sister however is the same height and weighs 110. She looks great, it's just not where I am going to be. I plan on checking out how I look and feel when I get close to my weight goal. I may decide I want to go lower, but right now I chose a goal that seems somewhat achievable. 109 seems a little impossible. Maybe that is why you are seeing shorter people with the same goal. I would say that you should aim for whatever you want as long as it's in the healthy range. If you get close to 130 and that seems to low, it's ok to reevaluate and change.

Im_NotPerfect

That sound VERY low. I'm 5'9" and anything below 150 makes me look sickly. Of course we're all built differently, but 130 sounds very low for someone of your/our height!

Rum_Runner

yes....too low! Every women is different and can hold weight differently. But in my opinion:

A good weight should be apx 145 - 150!


Edit to add: I'm 5'9" and apx 140. If I lose much more I'll look sickly!!

Jaulen

I'd say too low.

But I'm 5'5, tend toward muscular, large framed....

Anything below 130 for me and too many bones are sticking out to look healthy or fit.

ElkieArnie

Yeah I think it is too low too. Listen to what that other people have said but more so listen to your body when you get closer. I am 5"10 and my goal is 140.

Flowers4Julia

Hi - It completely depends on your frame size (not anyone else's opinion!!)

I'd suggest do some google searches for how to measure your frame to determine bone structure and then go from there.

I am 5'9" and weigh 120, I have a very tiny bone structure. At 130 I looked pudgey, bloated and overweight....Even when pregnant with my kiddos (20+ years ago) I didn't get any heavier than 155. Babies and I were perfectly healthy!

Leigh_D

Hello, Im 5'10 and my goal weight is 130. I checked the bmi and it sais im okay but looking at other people who are shorter are aiming for the same goal... What should I be aiming for?

I think it really, really depends! I am 5'7" and have been steady at 160 for six months now, and while I still have some more weight to shed to really be no longer overweight, I have a very solid bodytype. I think I would not look good at 130. However, I have some friends and co-workers who are just so willowy. At 5'10" and 130 is great for them -- slender, but not *skinny*.

Heck, aim for it and see what happens! You'll know as you approach 145 ... 140 ... 135 if that will be too thin *for*you*.

Leigh_D

I love this site. Just remember, this is "self-reported" heights and weights, so take with grain of salt.

http://www.mybodygallery.com/search.html?height=5+10&weight=130&pant=any&shirt=any&zphoto=Large&new=1

SwimSoccerTaxi

I'm 5'9" and the lowest I've ever been is 130lbs (and I was NOT eating enough....a little too obsessed with weight at the time....plus was in my late teens). I'm currently 155lbs and my goal is 145lbs....I'm 43 and in good shape.

Good luck whatever goal you set....set smaller goals and see how you look/feel when you get there...you'll know!

purpleipod

I'm 5'3 and would like to ultimately be 130, so personally I think that's too low for someone so tall.