Average weight for a 5 foot 6 inches female

I'm 5' 6" and current flucuating between 150 and 155 lbs. I'd like to be in the 145 - 150 lb range. I currently wear a size 8 with some 10s and 6s mixed in. I consider myself a medium frame. I was once in the low 140s - high 130s but everyone said I looked sick (not in a good way). I didn't feel good and every day was a struggle to maintain it. I fear 145 to 150 may be pushing it as I get close but never quite there and don't see to be able to hang on for long. Not sure what the right answer is. I guess you have to decide where you wan to land and how much you're will to work to stay there.

Same thing for me!!!! At 143lbs my Mom and husband both said that I looked sick!!!!!




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I'm 5'6" , 59, and currently 143. Dream of 135, but at my age not likely. Just thrilled I'm not over 200 any more. Congrats on your weight loss.

I am 5"6 almost 49 yrs and 141 lbs - I wear a uk size 12 (sometimes a 10). I feel ok at this weight - but if I put on a few pounds I wouldn't stress. Btw to the person who posted above me. You look totally awsome and no where near your age. Well done

I am also 5'6" and right now I am 135 but my goal is to get to 130 maybe a little smaller depending on how I feel. I was at one time 114 and it was tooo small. My doctor said no lower than 120

Golly, most of you are tiny lol I am 161lbs currently and hope to still loose another 14lbs. however I look best for my build around 150lbs. UK size 12/14 . Due to stress and illness several years ago did loose alot of weight and down to a UK size 8/10 and looks skeletol . It really is down to what you feel most comfortable with surely.

I think our definition of medium frames among the posters are somewhat different.

I'm 5'6" and my heighest ever (excluding pregnancies) was 148lbs and lowest ever was 113lbs. I sit comfortably at around 120lbs or so. I know I'm medium frame because I was measured. I find it difficult to believe that the posters who have medium frames are aiming for 140 or more.

Having said that, I'm more concerned with body fat percentage and aiming for a <18% BF for me.

mmm somewhat rude... i think i have a medium frame and simply would not suit 120lbs... and yes have been there ideal weight 150lbs so bite me.

Well said, Avenger!

Your healthy weight range is 124 to 155 lbs.

If you're above your healthy weight range, losing weight could decrease your risk for many serious health problems, and can also contribute to higher energy and other day-to-day benefits. Weight Watchers can help you reach a healthy weight — and stay there.

However, if you’ve gained several pounds within this broad range as an adult, you may notice that you feel less energetic or could be experiencing other issues. If so, you may want to return to a previous healthy weight.

As with having a low BMI (under 20), being underweight can pose several health risks. If you're below your healthy weight range, please see a health professional to rule out any problems



This is from the Weight Watchers website. I am 5'6" myself. My goal is about 135. I am currently about 170 and am pear shaped. In other words I gots me a big ol' booty and hips. lol

I'm 5'6", highest weight was 315lbs, currently sitting at 259lbs. I'm aiming for 200-220lbs for now, and then tweak my goal weight from there. I know I was pretty comfortable around the 180 mark. I think I have a large frame, and am apple shaped.

I am 5foot 6 and get sick when I go below 125. I know the bmp charts tell you that you are good down to 118 but I would not try to go too far below 125 if I were you.

according to bmi chart 154 is a healthy weight

I'm 5'6 as well. My goal is to be a fit and curvalicious size 10 or 8. Not sure what weight that is but I'm aiming for 150 (currently 169 , size 12.)

Everyone is different depending on their frame, desires etc. You look awesome right where you are! I read your profile and would think you are below average. From things ive read online, the range is from 120-160 or so.

Hi there my current weight is 169.8 and my goal weight is 165 because at that weight I am a size 8 and I do not wish to get smaller than that. I'm not sure if I have a lot of muscle weight or what because in looking at everyone else's posts who say that their average weight is 130-140 I would look HORRIBLE at that weight. When I did Weight Watchers in 2005 I got down to 143lbs which was a size 4 for me and I looked anorexic. When I got married in 2008 I was up to 160-165 and a size 8 and I looked great. All I know is for ME I wouldn't want to be any smaller than 165lbs.



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My cousin is a size 8 at 160-165. My dad calls her a "brick house" because she has such a strong pretty body.

I started at 160 and was kinda chunky, today I currently weight 143 and people think I am pretty skinny. I am trying to get down to about 130 and see what that looks like before losing anymore.

I have a small frame but good muscle tone and I currently weigh 149 which gives me a nice pooch over my belly and a layer of fat everywhere else. I currently wear a size 6 jeans/8 dress (because of my chest I think). My goal is 125, but that said, I was at 114 for years without trying and ate a TON. I looked thin but not unhealthy. So I agree, a lot of it is your frame and body type.

Also, if any of you 5ft 6in ladies want to add me as a friend, I need some support from people with similar goals!

I'm curious and I made this account just to ask, I'm 13 and I'm 5 foot 6 but I'm 115 pounds. Is that healthy?