5'6 Ladies: what's your goal weight?
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A 5' 6" woman, regardless of "frame", should weigh no more than 130 lbs. There is very little variation of muscle mass in woman unless they are into bodybuilding, and frame size only accounts for a few pounds one way or the other. Any goal over that is a consolation and a cop out.
Agreed! When I see really high goal weights on here, I find it rather puzzling.
How is 140 or even 145 a high goal weight. It is well with in the healthy range. I know you like to be as close to under weight as possible but some women would rather not to look like that.
i agree there is not set weight that 5'6' people need to be im just over that and i think it is ridiculous to say you should weight no more that 130. what ever you feel that you feel conformable with your self is best.
set a goal what ever it may be and once you reach that goal look at yourself if you want to change even more set another goal, dont just say i must be this weight because it is the only acceptable weight for a person like me. after all everyone is different0 -
A 5' 6" woman, regardless of "frame", should weigh no more than 130 lbs. There is very little variation of muscle mass in woman unless they are into bodybuilding, and frame size only accounts for a few pounds one way or the other. Any goal over that is a consolation and a cop out.
Agreed! When I see really high goal weights on here, I find it rather puzzling.
LMFAO
<---- 5 6" and 157lb in that pic - sub 20% BF%. Are you saying I am overweight?
In...
...to make sure the collective answer to this question is a resounding "no".
(Yeah, I know, I'm not even supposed to be in this thread...so, pretend like you don't see me. Carry on.)
NOW BACK TO MY POST I PUT ON PAGE ONE! If you can manage to get an adult amount of calories (~2000 for a women) and maintain a low weight I have no problem with you. But if you get there and you're unhappy (like I was) because you still feel like you have flab, I highly recommend strength training. As you can see by Sara's profile pics, you can get pretty freakin' firm. You'd have to work hard for a long time to get where Sara is, but I guarantee you in the span of about a month if you put effort into it you'll start to see things on your body literally move up in the world. I don't know anyone who gave heavy lifting a half decent amount of time come out not feeling like there are results.
P.S. If you start throwing around myths like lifting makes you bulky I'll hit you. You can't get larger on a calorie deficit, you only shrink and lose fat, what most people are trying to lose.0 -
I understand where you are coming from, and I didn't agree with her comment at all! But ultimately we all need to decide where we feel best personally and unless someone is specifically asking for opinions on their body, I'm not a fan of giving them. You can't judge someone's health by their weight, you can be underweight and healthy or overweight and healthy (not everyone can, but there are certainly people out there that are). Hopefully that makes sense!
Okay, well we aren't in middle school anymore. Just because she did it first doesn't make it any better.
I don't like comments like these very much either. It's up to each individual to decide where they are happy, telling someone that they weigh too much OR too little really annoys me!A 5' 6" woman, regardless of "frame", should weigh no more than 130 lbs. There is very little variation of muscle mass in woman unless they are into bodybuilding, and frame size only accounts for a few pounds one way or the other. Any goal over that is a consolation and a cop out.
Agreed! When I see really high goal weights on here, I find it rather puzzling.
I am glad you are happy with your accomplishments, but in my opinion you have gone past the amount of weight you should have lost...there is such a thing as losing too much weight.
Why not eat in a surplus and lift some weights? i think it would be amazing on you.
If she wanted to eat in a surplus and lift weights FOR HER, then by all means...but she shouldn't just because someone online thinks she's lost too much!
Actually - she was questioning anyone who didn't want to be as thin as she is, so she pretty much invited the attention.
Thank you!
She pretty much agreed wanting to weigh more than 130 is a cop out..
and I happen to think she is in an unhealthy weight range, which could lead to future health problems,
You also don't know anything about her health, it's honestly none of your concern.
I'm not defending her comment (completely the opposite actually) but body policing of any kind really bothers me.
I apologize if this offended you.
It was in no way intended to come off as middle school...I am concerned for many women that take things too far, and if I saying so bothers you i get it, but i will still try to help people.
I think telling people they should have goals so low (i believe she is 5' 9" and 125 or something) is not responsible and could be damaging especially to the younger women on this site.0 -
I love how people get immediately offended by any post that is less than coddling, and conveys any bit if harsh honesty. Of course there are exceptions to any norm, but it is a simple fact that the vast majority if women fall into a caregory wherin they would need to be a certain weight in order to have what us considered a "fit" appearance. By "fit" I mean no cellulite, slight muscular definition, small waist in relation to hips, and an overall lean appearance. For a woman who is 5'6", that occurs in the 125 lb. range. On a deeper psychological level, I understand that the human brain has a much easier time setting goals that are closer to where you are right now. It is very difficult for a woman who is 240 lbs. to envision being 125 lbs. I understand that, but I think men are a little more honest with themselves about there ultimate goals. If you we're to ask a 250 fat guy if he wants to look like Brad Pitt, he would say "hell yeah!" If you ask a 250 pound woman if she wants to look like Giselle, she'll say "that's unrealistic. I don't want to be a stick figure. I just want to be happy." It's a question of human psychology more than physiology.
Give it up bro! You have made some really ridiculous posts...step away from the keyboard.0 -
My goal weight was 145 but my doctor said I would still be overweight and need to aim for 125 not more than 130. I haven't weighed that much since I was 15...........:huh:0
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F**k. 130! My goal is to look like you Sara!!!!!!!:)
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My goal is 135 pounds.0
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Both of you are proof that natural selection is failing us.A 5' 6" woman, regardless of "frame", should weigh no more than 130 lbs. There is very little variation of muscle mass in woman unless they are into bodybuilding, and frame size only accounts for a few pounds one way or the other. Any goal over that is a consolation and a cop out.
Agreed! When I see really high goal weights on here, I find it rather puzzling.0 -
Both of you are proof that natural selection is failing us.A 5' 6" woman, regardless of "frame", should weigh no more than 130 lbs. There is very little variation of muscle mass in woman unless they are into bodybuilding, and frame size only accounts for a few pounds one way or the other. Any goal over that is a consolation and a cop out.
Agreed! When I see really high goal weights on here, I find it rather puzzling.
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Ladies..I have no goal weight...there, I said it.
For those of you who might be interested WHY....i direct you to this thread.
It may help some of you focus on other goals besides the scale...i personally find the scale a dirty, lying...
well anyway,
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/979178-halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky
Concrete girl quoted me around halfway down the page...I am the post that starts with SQUAT, BEEP.
Guess how much I weigh at 5' 11.
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Ladies..I have no goal weight...there, I said it.
For those of you who might be interested WHY....i direct you to this thread.
It may help some of you focus on other goals besides the scale...i personally find the scale a dirty, lying...
well anyway,
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/979178-halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky
Concrete girl quoted me around halfway down the page...I am the post that starts with SQUAT, BEEP.
Guess how much I weigh at 5' 11.
I think MORE women should NOT have a goal weight. We should have goals that revolve around feeling healthy, happy, and doing things with our bodies that make us proud. Run if you like running, lift heavy crap if you like lifting heavy, and screw the scale.0 -
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I am at 135 would like to be125. DR. says 150. Decided if I lose it I lose it. Not going to worry about It as I have lost 64 lbs already and eating healthier and exercising.0
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My only New Year resolution was to never read or respond to another thread entitled " insert height" ladies what is your goal weight. And YET ...here I am.
Not even 5'6. I have a 5'4 1/2 inch skeleton instead.
Not even here for the train wreck ...and indeed ...it's a train wreck. I'm here to represent to women that NUMBERS are arbitrary. People are people. Every human is different. Otherwise we'd be ... THE SAME. How boring.
I know it's tough to "get" but I will be at approx 20% BF and size 6 at 168-172. i currently wear size 8 jeans, medium tops.
The smallest size I'd ever worn in my adult life ( for about 35 minutes) was a size 10. i weighed 135.
2 years ago i weighed 238. size 18.
I discovered the barbell. I figured out that I needed to get my food right. Getting it right didn't mean giving food the power. The power to make me miserable. I took control. I eat. I eat well.
I am fit ( resting heart rate is 49) , sleek and yes toned. I can ROCK OUT whatever I choose.
'm pushing 50. Zero meds. Zero health issues. If I went for under 130 I'd have to lose SERIOUS LBM and be a very unattractive skeletal " old lady" in appearance. Last time I checked: NOT a great look. At least not for ME.
The point of this? Make your goals about something other than weight or a # on a chart. Go for Healthy. Go for Happy. Go for what makes YOU happy, healthy and totally FAB. I've found that happy and Fab isn't found in a NUMBER. Certainly isn't found in someone else's number. It's total package. Self confidence in your own skin: priceless . TOTAL PACKAGE is what folks see.0 -
First of all, I want to apologize to everybody in this thread who has a goal weight of over 130 lbs at 5'6". My first reaction was to agree with the original poster as many times I do think people pick goal weights that are too high and end up selling themselves short. However, I jumped the gun on this one though, and I am sorry. Many of you have lost a lot of weight and made many wonderful accomplishments. For me to undermine any of that was REALLY bad on my part - I'm truly am sorry so please accept my apologies.
However, those of you who now want to pick apart my own goal weight (which I've maintained now for two years btw) are full of rubbish too. I am at the tip top of my health both physically and mentally and feel awesome. Read my profile - I've never felt better. I LIFT HEAVY. I do cardio. I have a six pack. I eat at maintenance, which is roughly 2200 to 2300 calories a day. Wtf would I eat at a surplus? It's called maintenance for a reason. Thanks to those of you who stood up for me on that note. You guys are great!
We only have our own experience regarding weight loss to go by, which sometimes makes it difficult to understand when others goals are different from our own.
And you guys are right - the person who I initially jumped the gun by agreeing with is a 39 year old male. WTF does he know?!!?0 -
First of all, I want to apologize to everybody in this thread who has a goal weight of over 130 lbs at 5'6". My first reaction was to agree with the original poster as many times I do think people pick goal weights that are too high and end up selling themselves short. However, I jumped the gun on this one though, and I am sorry. Many of you have lost a lot of weight and made many wonderful accomplishments. For me to undermine any of that was REALLY bad on my part - I'm truly am sorry so please accept my apologies.
However, those of you who now want to pick apart my own goal weight (which I've maintained now for two years btw) are full of rubbish too. I am at the tip top of my health both physically and mentally and feel awesome. Read my profile - I've never felt better. Thanks to those of you who stood up for me on that note. You guys are great!
We only have our own experience regarding weight loss to go by, which sometimes makes it difficult to understand when others goals are different from our own.
And you guys are right - the person who I initially jumped the gun by agreeing with is a 39 year old male. WTF does he know?!!?
Thanks!
I think that most of us are more upset about what this man said. Then the fact that you, a woman, who also used to be heavy at one point, agrees with him. That was a little hard to swallow. However, who knows. Maybe several of us will keep going once we reach our "goal weight". You look great and if you feel as good as you look then that's all that matters,0 -
First of all, I want to apologize to everybody in this thread who has a goal weight of over 130 lbs at 5'6". My first reaction was to agree with the original poster as many times I do think people pick goal weights that are too high and end up selling themselves short. However, I jumped the gun on this one though, and I am sorry. Many of you have lost a lot of weight and made many wonderful accomplishments. For me to undermine any of that was REALLY bad on my part - I'm truly am sorry so please accept my apologies.
However, those of you who now want to pick apart my own goal weight (which I've maintained now for two years btw) are full of rubbish too. I am at the tip top of my health both physically and mentally and feel awesome. Read my profile - I've never felt better. I LIFT HEAVY. I do cardio. I have a six pack. I eat at maintenance, which is roughly 2200 to 2300 calories a day. Wtf would I eat at a surplus? It's called maintenance for a reason. Thanks to those of you who stood up for me on that note. You guys are great!
We only have our own experience regarding weight loss to go by, which sometimes makes it difficult to understand when others goals are different from our own.
And you guys are right - the person who I initially jumped the gun by agreeing with is a 39 year old male. WTF does he know?!!?
Way to man up like he hasn't. You look great and it's a totally fine goal for some, including you. You certainly look happy and healthy in your profile pic. Rock that body, girl! 0 -
I want to add that one should be happy with themselves and their current shape on the way to their goal, but why not set a goal that is what you truly want to look like. Anyone who says they wouldn't want a firm, toned body that turns heads in a bathing suit is lying to themselves.5'6" 145 is not firm and toned. It's just "good enough" to not look fat in clothes. No offense. Just trying to be honest.
Who are you to say 145lbs at 5"6 isn't firm or toned lol
Where are you getting your facts!
Slim and healthy is the way to go!
That's a idiotic post very shalllow demeaner!
Something's are better left unsaid and this one of them!
Sorry not trying to be mean just stating the obvious0 -
First of all, I want to apologize to everybody in this thread who has a goal weight of over 130 lbs at 5'6". My first reaction was to agree with the original poster as many times I do think people pick goal weights that are too high and end up selling themselves short. However, I jumped the gun on this one though, and I am sorry. Many of you have lost a lot of weight and made many wonderful accomplishments. For me to undermine any of that was REALLY bad on my part - I'm truly am sorry so please accept my apologies.
However, those of you who now want to pick apart my own goal weight (which I've maintained now for two years btw) are full of rubbish too. I am at the tip top of my health both physically and mentally and feel awesome. Read my profile - I've never felt better. I LIFT HEAVY. I do cardio. I have a six pack. I eat at maintenance, which is roughly 2200 to 2300 calories a day. Wtf would I eat at a surplus? It's called maintenance for a reason. Thanks to those of you who stood up for me on that note. You guys are great!
We only have our own experience regarding weight loss to go by, which sometimes makes it difficult to understand when others goals are different from our own.
And you guys are right - the person who I initially jumped the gun by agreeing with is a 39 year old male. WTF does he know?!!?
Thank you for apologizing. I hope you realize now though that people *can* have a six pack, be in great health, have a low BF% and be significantly heavier than 130lb. That is a slightly different thing than realizing that it is uncool to dis people's goal weight.0 -
It is good to have a goal, something to work towards mine is not so much a number as a feeling & being fit & healthy.
I am 5'6 & no way would I want to be 130 or less, it does not appeal to me, it is not the look I want & that's not a cop out & saying everyone this height should be is just stupid , look past the number..0 -
125 and then re-evaluate to decide whether I want to lose or tone.0
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First of all, I want to apologize to everybody in this thread who has a goal weight of over 130 lbs at 5'6". My first reaction was to agree with the original poster as many times I do think people pick goal weights that are too high and end up selling themselves short. However, I jumped the gun on this one though, and I am sorry. Many of you have lost a lot of weight and made many wonderful accomplishments. For me to undermine any of that was REALLY bad on my part - I'm truly am sorry so please accept my apologies.
However, those of you who now want to pick apart my own goal weight (which I've maintained now for two years btw) are full of rubbish too. I am at the tip top of my health both physically and mentally and feel awesome. Read my profile - I've never felt better. I LIFT HEAVY. I do cardio. I have a six pack. I eat at maintenance, which is roughly 2200 to 2300 calories a day. Wtf would I eat at a surplus? It's called maintenance for a reason. Thanks to those of you who stood up for me on that note. You guys are great!
We only have our own experience regarding weight loss to go by, which sometimes makes it difficult to understand when others goals are different from our own.
And you guys are right - the person who I initially jumped the gun by agreeing with is a 39 year old male. WTF does he know?!!?
Thank you for apologizing. I hope you realize now though that people *can* have a six pack, be in great health, have a low BF% and be significantly heavier than 130lb. That is a slightly different thing than realizing that it is uncool to dis people's goal weight.
After reading this thread all the way through, I absolutely understand that. We are all very different, and this thread shows it. It's also not just in terms of weight and body composition. Certain strength moves that I find easy will be difficult for another, and one's I find hard will be easier for others. Interesting stuff...0 -
F**k. 130! My goal is to look like you Sara!!!!!!!:)
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Me too Sara!!!!!!!!!!! If you're fat, then I would gladly be fat for the rest of my life! :flowerforyou: :laugh: :drinker:0 -
I'm 120 and goin for 1150
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I do think ideal measurements are the way to go though.
I'm currently
34-26-38
Would like to be:
34 - 24 - 36
but that will probably end up being
33 - 24 - 37
because of how my body distributes fat.0 -
Crap..I weigh 188...darn charmer wouldnt like me...i R SO disappointed.0
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Check out this 140lb fat-*kitten*...
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Yeah. Think about it.
I'm just under 5'7 and I'd be happy to get to 70kg (154lb). I'm hella curvy - big boobs and hips/butt - and I'd look ridiculous at my "perfect" BMI weight of 62kg.0 -
this thread got crazy! but my goal is 130. It was 140 to start, which I reached and was happy with, would've been just fine at that weight. but my overall goals have changed since then. I am kind of shocked at the number of women who want to be 115ish. I can't really imagine being 15lbs lighter, I would be skin and bones!
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I agree!0
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I could agree with you more. Starting tomorrow morning, I am starting my weight loss mission. By September I want to be 35 lbs lighter.0
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