5'5 to 5'6 girls!

Im almost 5'5" and my first goal is 150 , assess from there then 140, assess again and maybe, at the lightest 130.

That's really pretty low for that height. Is there a reason you are shooting for that low? I'm 5'6, the lowest I would ever go (and would be extremely hard for me to get there) is 125. Generally, my "happy" weight is just under 135. (ie, can drink wine, have snacks and maintain = happy weight!)

That's great for you! Drinking/having snacks and maintaining is always awesome. I don't have a particular reason for wanting to go that low, I just like the number. I really, highly doubt that I'll ever get there. I hopefully want to maintain around 110. I've been under 120 for most of my life, even when I was eating everything in the house. I've just got a small frame, so excess fat is a lot more obvious.

I also agree that 100 lbs seems like a low weight, HOWEVER I think maybe you should look into lifting weights I know alot of forums on here have mentioned Staci the powerlifter http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ Maybe this approach would help you since you said an excess fat on your frame seems to obvious to you. I know there is a huge debate on fasting (I don't fast for weight loss but I have fasted before for World Vision's 30 hr famine), however, maybe lifting might work out better for you in terms of getting to your goal body Personally I have to agree that the "after" pics of Staci look frigging AWESOME (@ 142 lbs), even compared to her 117 lb photos

That's really pretty low for that height. Is there a reason you are shooting for that low? I'm 5'6, the lowest I would ever go (and would be extremely hard for me to get there) is 125. Generally, my "happy" weight is just under 135. (ie, can drink wine, have snacks and maintain = happy weight!)

That's great for you! Drinking/having snacks and maintaining is always awesome. I don't have a particular reason for wanting to go that low, I just like the number. I really, highly doubt that I'll ever get there. I hopefully want to maintain around 110. I've been under 120 for most of my life, even when I was eating everything in the house. I've just got a small frame, so excess fat is a lot more obvious.

I also agree that 100 lbs seems like a low weight, HOWEVER I think maybe you should look into lifting weights I know alot of forums on here have mentioned Staci the powerlifter http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ Maybe this approach would help you since you said an excess fat on your frame seems to obvious to you. I know there is a huge debate on fasting (I don't fast for weight loss but I have fasted before for World Vision's 30 hr famine), however, maybe lifting might work out better for you in terms of getting to your goal body Personally I have to agree that the "after" pics of Staci look frigging AWESOME (@ 142 lbs), even compared to her 117 lb photos

I'll look into that, thanks!

I'm 5'6" and about 115. I'm desperately trying to GAIN! I'd like to be 125 and 15% body fat. I lift heavy and eat right, but this has proven to be extremely challenging. Sigh.....

there is no way you will gain weight with a goal of 1600 cals....

What makes YOU an expert on what's right for Lauren? What are your credentials? She is not a novice, she knows what she's doing. Everyone's body is different.

Hi, I'm 5'5"-ish. I weighed about 135 a few years ago, and that felt good. Although because I'm small boned, I had to really work my arms so they didn't look sickly. 135-138 is a good place for me--that's size 6, some 4's for my frame (long legs). I'm at 154 now.

I'm 5'6 and my UGW is 150. I am currently 170 and a size 10 so dropping 20 pounds will make a big difference. I think at our height anything below 130 is going in the unhealthy range. Of course, everyone is different.

Isn't that below a healthy weight for our height?

I'm 5'6" and about 115. I'm desperately trying to GAIN! I'd like to be 125 and 15% body fat. I lift heavy and eat right, but this has proven to be extremely challenging. Sigh.....

there is no way you will gain weight with a goal of 1600 cals....

Thanks for the comment, but you do not know my history or what I'm dealing with at the moment. I've been through a bulk cycle in the past and gained 4.5lbs of LBM. I know exactly what to do and my friends here can attest to that.

Agreed. Lauren is a great role model for healthy living and figure out what works. It's ignorant to just tell people on the forums they don't know what they're doing. If you're an expert and truly concerned you are welcome to send anyone a PM.

If anything is clear from the posts here it is that people have a WIDE range of happy weights for this weight (as is true with any height really). It depends on body type, body composition, and personal preference.

I'm around 5'5.5" and I am looking to get into the 130's.

5'5 currently at 134.4 goal under 130

I would like to settle anywhere in between 125-135.