anyone 5'4" 5'5" and 145 lbs and happy?

I am 5'4" and 147 and not at all happy with this weight.

I'm 5'5", and my "goal weight" is 140-145. I put that in quotes because although I would LOVE to see that number (which I haven't seen since high school almost 20 years ago), I put more emphasis on measurements and pants size. I want to wear a US size 8, and I think 140-145 would put me comfortably in that size (maybe even a size 6).

When I first started my journey back in 2005, I was 185 and wearing a very tight 14 (some 16s). By mid-2009, I was down to 154 and wearing a size 10 (and was really pretty happy with the way I looked, outside of a little too much junk in the trunk still...ahhh...the downfall of genetics). Due to some medical issues that I developed in 2010, I gained everything back and then some, peaking at 202 (in a size 14) this past fall. I'm back down to about 185 and am comfortably wearing my size 12s.

So even though I am currently the same weight as when I started, I am actually SMALLER - heck, when I was 202, I was wearing the same size as when I was 185 in 2005. It really is all about body composition.

I would be ecstatic to weigh 145 pounds (and a size 8 or maybe a 6). But I really think that, for me, going any lower than that would involve becoming absolutely fanatical/borderline crazy about my diet and my workouts, and that is simply not healthy (again, for me).

I am currently 155 and 5'5 and miserable. I was 145 late last year and still really hated it.

Honestly though I think it depends on how you feel and what sizes you are fitting into. Last year when I was thinner I was doing a lot of weights and wasn't losing a ton of weight numbers-wise but I went from an 8 to a 4 so I think that says volumes.

Take a look at my pictures and you'll see a 5'5" women at around 140 pounds. And I am NOT happy. Someone at our height is better served around 125-130. Which is my goal. I luckily have an hour glass figure so I'm able to hide the weight very well under my clothes, but put me in a bathing suit and I can't handle it.

It's a tough question, because the number can vary so much depending on whether your lifting weights and building a lot of lean body mass, or just skinny.

I am 5'4 and 3/4 (LOL)
Once upon a time, I was 150 and not exercising at all. I was all chubb, even my face. Sizes 12/14.
Now, I am 151 and lifting weights, firmer everywhere, and range from size 6-9 (clothing varies so much!). I would like to get my BF% down a little lower, which I imagine will decrease my weight somewhat... but I'm a hell of a lot happier at this version of 150 than my previous version.

I was 120 once after eating "raw" and was waaaaay to skinny and boney, was running compulsively, no butt!! The weight came rebounding back when I went back to eating sufficient calories and cooking my food again. Won't make that mistake again...

5'6 and 145 . . . size 6-8 and other then needing some toning, I'm happy with my size. But everyone is different as you see. Someone could have the exact some statistics and wear a size 12. You gotta be happy with what your body looks like. If 145 looks good on you, own it. If you don't feel comfortable keep working!

I am 5'3-5'4 ( I agree it depends ) and I weigh 142 lbs. I am happy with this weight but I also lift heavy and run.

I am, however, not trying to look like a twig, I like my curves and I like my muscle tone.

It's all about how YOU FEEL, not how everyone else looks or feels.

It's a tough question, because the number can vary so much depending on whether your lifting weights and building a lot of lean body mass, or just skinny.

I am 5'4 and 3/4 (LOL)
Once upon a time, I was 150 and not exercising at all. I was all chubb, even my face. Sizes 12/14.
Now, I am 151 and lifting weights, firmer everywhere, and range from size 6-9 (clothing varies so much!). I would like to get my BF% down a little lower, which I imagine will decrease my weight somewhat... but I'm a hell of a lot happier at this version of 150 than my previous version.

I was 120 once after eating "raw" and was waaaaay to skinny and boney, was running compulsively, no butt!! The weight came rebounding back when I went back to eating sufficient calories and cooking my food again. Won't make that mistake again...

I'm in the same boat here. My weight hasn't changed much in a year. The last 3-4 months I started running again, continue to lift heavy and have noticed I am smaller than I was last year (had to downsize my bras, boooo!).

So my weight may not have changed, but I'm happy with how my body is right now. Especially my booty, gotta love them squats!

Well, I am 5'4" and was mostly size 8 and happy at 145. (Here is a pic from early october):
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But I have to say I have more energy and feel even happier and healthier now at 133 (mostly size 4). I'm also much more comfortable in my swimsuit. But I'm not sure if it's the extra 12 lbs or the weight lifting! It really might just be the weights.
145 is technically a healthy weight for that height but I think "happiness" depends on the individual.

I'm 5'5" and as of yesterday morning, 146.6. I am a size 4. I'm not where I want to be by any means (just want to be more toned), but I have no number goal. I just wanted to throw in a comment from someone at this height/weight who is a smaller size. It is possible to weigh the same and be a smaller size

ETA: Just wanted to add that I am a distance runner (about to start training for my first marathon), and I do a lot of HIIT and strength training. I have a natural hourglass shape.

I'm 5'4" and started at 161 lbs. Currently at 127lbs. Much happier now than I was at 145. I still carried a lot around the middle and hadn't really lost much as far as sizes go. Was still wearing the same clothes just looser. I'm back down to a size 6 from as 10/12. My bmi is at 21.8 so that's pretty close to the middle of normal which makes me happy. I have a very small frame so I don't carry extra weight well. I think that makes a difference for people regardless of just height.

The same weight isn't only different on different people, it can be very different on the same person depending on lean mass.

I'm currently about 143, and much happier than I was at 141, 135 and even 130 two years ago.



Medications and illness and winter blahs made me gain a little weight over the past few months. I'd like to lose a little bit more body fat to be where I was at the end of last year again, but I'm not tied to any number on the scale anymore. I wear anything from a size 2 to a 10 depending on the garment, usually a 4 or 6.

The same weight isn't only different on different people, it can be very different on the same person depending on lean mass.

I'm currently about 143, and much happier than I was at 141, 135 and even 130 two years ago.



Medications and illness and winter blahs made me gain a little weight over the past few months. I'd like to lose a little bit more body fat to be where I was at the end of last year again, but I'm not tied to any number on the scale anymore. I wear anything from a size 2 to a 10 depending on the garment, usually a 4 or 6.

I am so happy to see this in here, Lorina, it's one of the best illustrations of the whole bf% versus weight that I've seen. :flowerforyou:

My goal is closer to Lorina (a girl can dream......). Strength training should help me have a higher weight at a smaller size. Right now, I am a size 18-20. Last time I was this weight, I was a size 24. It's an enormous difference, and largely due to strength training.

My goal weight is 145 and I'm 5'4.5" I have gotten as low as 125ish and was too thin in places. My shape is a pear so at my goal weight of 145, I wear a size 10 pants and I'm happy. I wear a small/medium top. I have a thin face, arms, shoulders, etc.. to begin with so if I do go lower than 145, I start to not look healthy. I started at a size 26/28 over 10 years ago and maintained my goal weight up until a year and a half ago when I regained 25lbs. I'm probably 10 lbs from my goal at this point. Its funny how some peoples before pants size/weight is my goal:) Everybody is different and has a different frame.

I think that it all depends on what you want to look like. For example, I am 5'5" and 166 lbs and wear a solid size 10 and some 8's. I am solid with extra weight in my belly. My goal weight is 155 but unless I loose it all in my belly area, I may get too thin for my tastes...but who knows! So, to answer your question, I would be TICKLED pink...over and over again!!!