5'5'' and 143 lbs. Is that good?
jenniferpiedrahita
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Im so used to being under 120 lbs. but after highchool I gained 20 lbs. I mean I know Im not a teenager anymore, Im 21. But I just don't know if Im at a good weight. Any opinions?
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Are you happy with the way you look? Then you're good. If you want to get technical, a woman of 5'5" is at a healthy weight between 115 and 150. Since that is so broad, go with what makes you happy.0
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Im so used to being under 120 lbs. but after highchool I gained 20 lbs. I mean I know Im not a teenager anymore, Im 21. But I just don't know if Im at a good weight. Any opinions?
If you are comfortable with your body, if you are keeping in shape through cardio and/or lifting, and if you like what you see in the mirror, you are doing fine.0 -
Do you feel good? No one can answer this but you. You're BMI is in the healthy range.0
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Well... Do you feel good? That is 100% your opinion. Also, you should get to know your BMI, which is a super WIDE range I think, but your body fat % will be able to help you out. I don't think it's good or bad. 143 pounds could be all fat, or completely ripped! What do YOU think?0
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I'm also 5'5" and am currently 139 (down from 145). It's not an unhealthy weight at all and you probably wear it well. If you're comfortable at 143 hang onto it. I personally don't like where my extra 20 lbs that I gained in college landed so I'm looking to lose. Right now 130 is my goal (or less body fat… I would be happy at 140 if I was 10% less in BF).
If you love the way you look in the healthy weight range then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.0 -
It just depends on how you feel about yourself and if you like the way you look. The "chart" thing says I should be like 115. Give me a break, that'll never happen. I was happy at 140 so I'm aiming for that and maybe lose a few pounds for a bit of a buffer. But anyways, I don't think anyone can answer this for you. You just have to find what's right for you!0
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How do you feel? What do you eat? Do you exercise? The first question is really the most important because it is all about that. If you feel good then be comfortable with it. It is just a number. I am working out and eating right so I feel good about my body, how my clothes fit, how I look on the outside does affect how I feel on the inside. So start there. How do you feel on the inside?0
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I do zumba, I run often with my puppy.I don't feel that great about myself. my tummy is pretty flat and I also lift weights. I think Im just wanting to look a certain way that u only see in the magazines lol.0
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Ive been on 1200 calorie diet for about a week and ive done zumba rush full class ever single day. and I lost 3 lbs in a week. I don't have one thing of junk food in the house. just milk eggs yogurt, veggies. I just feel like I want to look like killian michaels or something lol0
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I do zumba, I run often with my puppy.I don't feel that great about myself. my tummy is pretty flat and I also lift weights. I think Im just wanting to look a certain way that u only see in the magazines lol.
Trust me on this...you look fine. :bigsmile: Not feeling good about yourself is another story.0 -
people carry weight so differently! i'm 5'5" and weigh 110-113 and I feel like I look chubby, but i've had two kids and that has DEF changed my body0
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It just depends on how you feel about yourself and if you like the way you look. The "chart" thing says I should be like 115. Give me a break, that'll never happen. I was happy at 140 so I'm aiming for that and maybe lose a few pounds for a bit of a buffer. But anyways, I don't think anyone can answer this for you. You just have to find what's right for you!
If you are talking about the BMI chart, you are wrong. BMI charts give a RANGE you can still be considered healthy in. For 5'5" women I think it is between 115 and 150. Anyway 115 lbs would be the minimum, not ideal for everyone.0 -
If you're asking us, then obviously you aren't okay with it.0
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If you have to ask strangers then your probably not comfortable with your weight. Numbers are so minimal in my decision about if I am at a good weight. What are your Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and other lab numbers like. If your simply loosing weight to look good then only you can decide. Your heart could care less how you look and only how hard you make it work.
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people carry weight so differently! i'm 5'5" and weigh 110-113 and I feel like I look chubby, but i've had two kids and that has DEF changed my body
Agreed. Find where you're comfortable and happy:) Tying yourself down to the scale or BMI range is setting yourself up for unhappiness. I'm just under 5'6'' and 107lbs. For me, doctors have always ok-ed this as a healthy weight and it's comfortable for me. So hey if 143 looks good and feels good to you, then so be it:)0 -
Things to think about.....Do you lift weights? Muscle weighs more than fat. What is your BMI? That is the real story. How do you feel? You are the one that matters.0
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That's chubby. 30 more pounds and you can be obese.
Depending on how much of that is muscle, she is no where near "obese." Have you seen her picture? Plus, that's in 30 more pounds. I don't think she's looking to gain 30 more pounds, so that's not even something to worry about. That's like me saying, "Well, I'm considered a healthy body weight because I only have 40 more pounds to go." Not everybody can get to 115 pounds healthily. In some cases it's dangerous. She also mentioned her stomach is flat and she works out everyday. I don't think she's chubby.0 -
Are you healthy? Do you have energy? Do you feel strong? Are you comfortable in your own skin?
If the answer is yes to all of these, then you're good.
If the answer is no to any of these, then do whatever it takes to change that no to a yes.0 -
BMI is a terrible indicator It doesn't take into account muscle mass and since muscle weighs more than fat it is a poor indicator. If you like how you look and you calculate your body fat percentage and its good I wouldn't worry about it.0
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Magazine images aren't real or attainable--they are photoshopped to look that way. If you already know this look is not how women really look, yet you still feel like you want to look like that, then consider changing what you read or ditching magazines altogether.I do zumba, I run often with my puppy.I don't feel that great about myself. my tummy is pretty flat and I also lift weights. I think Im just wanting to look a certain way that u only see in the magazines lol.
(The only thing I read is Black Belt.
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That's chubby. 30 more pounds and you can be obese.
Depending on how much of that is muscle, she is no where near "obese." Have you seen her picture? Plus, that's in 30 more pounds. I don't think she's looking to gain 30 more pounds, so that's not even something to worry about. That's like me saying, "Well, I'm considered a healthy body weight because I only have 40 more pounds to go." Not everybody can get to 115 pounds healthily. In some cases it's dangerous. She also mentioned her stomach is flat and she works out everyday. I don't think she's chubby.
I agree...obese at + 30 lbs!!
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Ive been on 1200 calorie diet for about a week and ive done zumba rush full class ever single day. and I lost 3 lbs in a week. I don't have one thing of junk food in the house. just milk eggs yogurt, veggies. I just feel like I want to look like killian michaels or something lol
From your profile photo you are a pretty girl and seem to be at a good weight for your frame. But if you want to look like Jillian Michaels, you will have to do a lot more than Zumba class a few times a week. Strength training/women's body building is what is needed for the type of look you describe. Start with the website Bodybuilding.com, but be ready to work, work, work very hard, be dedicated and relentless, and be patient as changes of that magnitude take time. Good luck to you!0 -
Thanks so much for the feedback
Ill just continue to get healthier and be happy 0 -
Oh and that picture was an older picture from last year or so lol. I just updated my photo from last week around Thanksgiving time 2013. 0
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I hovered around 145 lbs through most of high school after being closer to 130 when entering, and although I wasn't disgusted by my body, I wasn't particualtily happy with it either.
I'm currently down to 129.5 lbs with a GW of 125 and I can see now that it would have been very beneficial (if not MUCH more) if I just started lifting/strength/resistance training and focused on that more than losing weight, because all those "problem areas" are still there.
If you are not happy with the numbers you see, then sure, try and lose some weight! But you are in a healthy range right now, and unless you do some strength training you may stay "skinny-fat" and still be unhappy with how you look.
Good luck OP! :flowerforyou:0 -
you look fantastic!!! if i were you i would focus on continuing to get healthy and the rest will follow
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Then you should learn to use Photoshop.I do zumba, I run often with my puppy.I don't feel that great about myself. my tummy is pretty flat and I also lift weights. I think Im just wanting to look a certain way that u only see in the magazines lol. 0 -
I've been on 1200 calorie diet for about a week and I've done Zumba rush full class ever single day. and I lost 3 lbs in a week. I don't have one thing of junk food in the house. just milk eggs yogurt, veggies. I just feel like I want to look like Jillian Michaels or something lol
That's water weight. You didn't lose 3lbs of fat unless you were in a weekly deficit of over 10,000 calories. It's a great motivator to see the numbers drop like that, but it's not going to continue like that. Once the water gets flushed out, the numbers move a lot slower, especially if you start retaining water again due to missing workouts for a week, having a carb/sodium heavy day or whatever.
If you wanna look like Barbie, like whitebalance said, learn to use Photoshop.0 -
depends on how you look. No one sees the number on the scale, who cares what it says whether or not you're in "the range" Do you like how you look?0
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I think you look amazing! That's a very healthy weight for your height. You wear it well so own it. Congrats.0
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