I should weigh how much? Not likely!

I think the "healthy" range for our height goes all the way to 169. My advice: Just take it one week at the time and find your happy place, whatever it is.

BEST ADVICE EVER! Good luck!

For my height, 5'5" the internet says I should weight somewhere between 113 and 149 pounds. That's a huge gap! I haven't lost much weight, but I've been lifting weights and I've lost 2 dress sizes. I'm having a hard time trying not to pay too much attention to the scale, but according to my doctor I'm very overweight. It's definitely a struggle, but hang in there.

The doctors charts/BMI calculators etc are ridiculous!! They do not take into account build, bone density, muscle mass etc...so even two people of exactly the same height can get the same reading but look dramatically different!

They don't work for me either...more the other way...at 174cm (I think this is 5.9' ish) and 64.4kg my BMI is 21.3 but I am still a bit podgy!! Of course, doctors don't really bat an eyelid/care because your "BMI is Healthy" .... hmm, if only these medical professionals could just use their eyes and not try to make everyone conform into the same bracket!!? My partner is like you - with a very high BMI and his 'ideal weight' would be ridiculous - but he is a skinny little thing!! (Very annoying!) It's because he is pretty much solid muscle which I guess weighs in so much more than fat...

As everyone else says - just ignore the charts and go by what feels right FOR YOU! You'll know when you reach your "ideal weight" :happy: Good luck!

Yeah, when you think about it weight charts, BMI, etc can be ridiculous. It's generalizing everyone, weight isn't just black and weight, it is based on numerous factors.

My 'weight chart' said I could go from 127-148lbs at 5'5. I was 120lbs in high school and looking back in photos I was way too skinny. As someone mentioned before, you should weigh whatever makes you feel comfortable. I don't think I would look good at 127lbs.. ribs would be sticking out like mad! I think the best thing to do is disregard the scale (at some point, you have to) and go by if you like what you see when you look in the mirror.

I am 5ft 11.5 - I weigh 176lbs - and I have bones sticking out on my ribs and round my neck and my collar bones - to the point my family tried an intervention! However - when I plug my figures into a BMI calculator - I am still around the 24 mark

Basically, these calculator do not take into account muscle mass and bone density, and I know from previous medicals that I have a really high bone density! which means that I almost have to disregard some of those calculators - and focus on my body fat etc.

My personal aim is to reach 170 - then I will be a UK size 12 with shape (tits and *kitten*) - then to maintain

I think you should go to weight that you are happy with - I also have to add - if you had asked me 3 - 4 months ago - I would have said I would be happy at 180 - so enjoy your journey and see where you get to

p.s. I think weight loss can be addictive!

Find a weight that you feel good at. Those internet sites don't take into account your build... My weight range is 104-140... What a HUGE gap! And I would look ridiculous at 104, even though I am 5'3".... So aim for a weight you feel good at, and that is enough. You are the one that has to live with it, after all! I am aiming for 120-130-ish

Im a shortie :-) But I know you know your body and how it looks and how you feel it looks. Maybe adding some lean muscle will help with that look you are concerned with. I have seen some tall lean tone women at the gym and they look great with the lean muscle mass. I am eveious a littlle. If I put to much weight on or muscle mass on I look start looking like a DUDE! LOL :bigsmile: You know your balance find it and stay with it. Every human is differnt

BMI is a valuable tool for describing and analyzing large population groups--it is a poor tool for determining what a single individual should weigh. Unfortunately, BMI gets a bad rap because it is misused.

Like many other subjects, the first step in determining an "ideal" body weight is to define your goals and terms.

In other words, what criteria are being used to determine "ideal"?

1. Lowest health risk?

2. Satisfactory body image?

3. Professional goals?

4. Athletic performance?

The "ideal" body weight, or body fat % for someone whose main goal is #4, for example, would be vastly different than #1.

In addition, the subject of "ideal body weight" is not entirely an objective one. We all have personal feelings about our body image--sometimes these feelings are not entirely rational. There are also ideological and political factors that enter into the discussion as well.

And, lastly, our bodies are all made differently, with different patterns of fat distribution, proportions, etc.

In my experience, one cannot even begin to have a substantive discussion about one's "ideal" body weight unless you have some idea of your frame size/lean body mass. Without knowing your BF%, no doctor or health professional can give you meaningful counseling on your body weight--and many individuals end up clueless as well.

Ultimately, I counsel people on picking a weight "target" that is based on both objective and subjective measurements. Objective: find out your body fat percentage and lean body mass; also determine your goals and criteria. Subjective: within a "healthy" range, determine the body image and size you are comfortable with. I also think you have to be honest with yourself about your body type--e.g. if you tend to store fat around the middle, you are always going to be bigger in that area.

for my height of 5'5.5" (abt 167cm?) it says i whould weigh 144lbs max. umm.. no i don't think so. :noway: i'd also look anorexic. :huh: i wanna b fit, not freakin skinny...:grumble: i'm shooting for 160lbs, i like my curves & i intend 2 keep them :happy:

At the risk of sounding overly pedantic, I would add one more point.

I am agreement with the general tone of all of the comments, and I also agree (as I stated in an earlier comment) that tools such as the BMI and height/weight tables are poor choices for providing individual guidelines. And, unfortunately, too many doctors and other health professionals are using these tools exclusively for their patients, which is wrong.

I would only say don't go too far in your reaction to the misuse of BMI, etc, and reject all scientific measures for determining an "ideal" body weight. Getting a reliable measurement of your body composition can be very helpful in setting realistic targets. A conscientious professional (and I consider myself to be one) will take ALL important factors--objective and subjective--into account before making recommendations.

Oops sorry just seen the link, very useful & am surprised to see that I am a large frame which explains why, when I weighed 112lbs at 5'3" my doctor wanted me to gain weight. How I wish for those days!!!!!!