5' to 5'4'' women whats your goal?

Calm_Lotus_06
Calm_Lotus_06 Posts: 104 Member
edited November 5 in Motivation and Support
I am just over 5 feet tall and not 100% sure what my goal weight should be, any ideas? Also anyone else having a horrid time with self control? It seems like the harder I try to eat better the more I am compelled to eat the worst things I can find. I am so lost.
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  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    I'm 5' 2". My goal is 115. Last time I really tried to lose weight, I got to 117 and felt great (but obviously gave up!). I'd be really happy to reach that again!
  • InsomniaGoddess
    InsomniaGoddess Posts: 4
    I'm 5'0 and I'd be extremely happy with 130-135 right now :)
  • abickford82
    abickford82 Posts: 207
    I'm 5'4, 31 years old, and my goal is 120-130 right now. If I could get down to 115 I'd love it but I'm not going to freak out if I can't get there.
  • cajungirltx
    cajungirltx Posts: 147 Member
    I'm 5'1 and my goal is 120-125
  • srcardinal10
    srcardinal10 Posts: 387 Member
    I'm just over 5' tall and my goal is between 115-118lbs. Small, muscular, and currrrrvvyyyy hehee :)
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    I would start with what weight would get you in the healthy range (most people start with a normal bmi). Then as people lose weight and get in shape the weight number becomes less important and they have different goals. Running races (5K's to marathons), building strength, muscle, fitting into a certain size.

    Just start with getting healthy, you can determine your ultimate goal as you go through the process.
  • capricorn2721
    capricorn2721 Posts: 47 Member
    I am 5'4" and my goal is 125.
  • xLittleMissVixenx
    xLittleMissVixenx Posts: 62
    I'm 5'3" and the weight I was happiest at was 124lbs. The smallest I've been since being an adult was 118lbs and I think I looked too thin, but at the moment I'm 136lbs and think I look too chubby! So I suppose 122-126lbs is what I'm after.
  • tulip_in_a_cup
    tulip_in_a_cup Posts: 117 Member
    5'4" and shooting for 135 :) getting control over what you eat just takes time. Eating better can be hard at first, but after a while it becomes the norm. Also it takes a few weeks to retrain your taste buds. Keep it up!
  • Vonikins
    Vonikins Posts: 56 Member
    I'm 5'2" and my tentative goal is 125lbs. I'm doing strength training for the first time as part of my fitness regiment because every time in the past I've been at a good number but felt unsatisfied and lumpy. I've never attempted or had visible muscle tone, so with that focus I know the muscles will change my feel good number, there is a chance that at my petite frame 115 is a better goal. Right now I'm 161lbs, so I have no idea what 125 or 115 feels like.
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    I'm 5'4-5'5 (not sure which exactly). But I am at 130 right now and would love to make it to 120.
  • MVY_
    MVY_ Posts: 253 Member
    i'm 5'2 and my goal is 130 then down from there but 130 sounds good for now. I have about 60 lbs to lose!
  • asciident
    asciident Posts: 166 Member
    5'4" my goal is 145 - top end of normal BMI. When I get closer to it, I may revise my goal to be more in the middle of normal, but I'll cross that road when I come to it.
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
    My goal is to get below 20% body fat, and then assess from there. I had previously gotten to 130 pounds, but ended up "skinny fat", so I'm trying strength training while eating at a calorie deficit this time around.

    ETA: I'm 5'3
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    I'm 5'2" and my tentative goal is 125lbs. I'm doing strength training for the first time as part of my fitness regiment because every time in the past I've been at a good number but felt unsatisfied and lumpy. I've never attempted or had visible muscle tone, so with that focus I know the muscles will change my feel good number, there is a chance that at my petite frame 115 is a better goal. Right now I'm 161lbs, so I have no idea what 125 or 115 feels like.

    I'm also 5'2", and completely agree with that feel good number. Toning is going to be a big focus for me this time. The last time I got close to what I thought was my goal weight I still felt very unsatisfied and lumpy! I was in a size 2, but still felt like a 12.
  • Calm_Lotus_06
    Calm_Lotus_06 Posts: 104 Member
    The smallest I have ever been is 157, and I was a size 10.. I would love to get down to 130 but its just proving to be so difficult, I cannot seem to control myself.
  • tristaj90
    tristaj90 Posts: 330 Member
    5'4", 23 years old. Started at 234 lbs with a goal of 140 in March 2012. Currently am just over 135 and have a new goal of 125-130 and muscle tone...
    More or less would like to be about 19-20% Body fat.. currently am 22.3%
  • abickford82
    abickford82 Posts: 207
    http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    I'm 5'1" - my goal is to have a 300+ lb deadlift and for my squat to be the same or at least not far off. I actually don't really care how much I weigh if/'when I achieve that, because... well... 300lb deadlift!
  • Yes2HealthyAriel
    Yes2HealthyAriel Posts: 453 Member
    I am 5'1" and my goal is 110-115
  • Mrs_K_Ldtke
    Mrs_K_Ldtke Posts: 18
    I'm 5'3, the lowest weight I've been is 135--although I'm up 15lbs now =/
    Ideally I'd like to get back down to 135 but have it be more muscle and less body fat.
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    I'm 5'4.5 and my goal is 110.
  • AJMB704
    AJMB704 Posts: 590 Member
    I'm 5'2.75" and my goal is 114. I have sat at 127 for about 5 years - I have a very petite frame and gain all my weight in my gut (like a guy). I am in the "normal" weight range and wear fairly small clothes, but really dislike the way I look sans clothing. I am what I would call "skinny fat." Minimal muscle or tone.

    I am more focused on maintaining or increasing my muscle and reducing my body fat, but 115 would be a nice number to be at. Since January 1 I've lost 3.4 pounds and gone down 0.9% body fat according to my scale (not sure how accurate it is). My muscle has gone up 0.4%.
  • biggsterjackster
    biggsterjackster Posts: 419 Member
    5'4" and my goal is 145. 2 more lbs to go.
  • coral_b
    coral_b Posts: 264 Member
    I'm 5"2. Current weight is 140-142. Originally I set 130 as my goal, but now I'm aiming for 120-125, with lower body fat %. I'd like to get to 20-22% Body fat so I've started heavy lifting along side cardio. I've never been that weight in my adult life, as I've always yo-yo'd. So for me it will be when I feel strong and lean, more than a pure focus on the scale number.
  • sweet7raven
    sweet7raven Posts: 1 Member
    I am just shy of 5'1". I just turned 38 and no children to speak of. A couple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy. Right now I weigh 150 and been having trouble getting myself back down to my 120 to 125 lb range. It's been several years with very little success and it's starting to weigh on my mind as a health risk at my age. My goal is 120 to 125 lbs, but i'll be happy to get to 130 lbs. In high school I was very active and sporty, my leg muscles were my best feature - although they seemed stubby compared to my torso. My abs were flat but not muscular enough for my taste. My core needs the most work now and of course with the lack of activity and a sit down job, my glutes need a good work out too.

    My problem is getting started and finding the energy and motivation to keep going. I hate going to the Gym by myself, most of my closest friends are not into exercising or are busy to take time out of their day to join me. So my plan is to get myself started by doing Zumba workouts at home using my Xbox Kinect system and ride my bike out at the many trails in the area, weather permitting. Of course, most importantly getting myself on a plan to eat healthier meals, cutting back on portion size, calorie intake, sweets and late night dinners.

    Here is a tip on portion size. I read this online - for every meal, use a 7 inch salad plate instead of a dinner plate and only add 3 palm sized items comfortably on the plate. Don't overfill. This will eliminate overeating. Check it out.

    http://skinnyms.com/skinny-plate-challenge/
  • wizkklx
    wizkklx Posts: 19 Member
    http://www.dietitian.com/calcbody.php#.UthkVxBdW0w

    This calculator can help you figure it out for you. It will show the weight range that is good for you if you scale yourself down (considering fat vs muscle composition). If you plan on more muscle you will be closer to the higher weight range, less muscle the lower of the range.
  • psufan
    psufan Posts: 1
    I'm 5'1" and my goal is around 110-113. I'm 44 years old
  • AmayaJo1
    AmayaJo1 Posts: 34
    I'm 5''0, my current goal is 120 lbs...but ultimately, I would love to be about 115/117 lbs.:bigsmile:

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  • heis4u2004
    heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
    I am 5'2" and currently 33%bf and 154 pounds. I am aiming for a healthy body fat percentage, somewhere between 27-29% would be fine. I believe that would be around 135-140 pounds. The last time I was around 125-130, my mom thought I looked sickly and I get comments right now that I look like I am wasting away. I try to tell them I am still in the obese range for body fat. I guess I hide my fat well.

    I would suggest to aim for an activity goal. Currently my activity goals are 3.5 miles in 30 minutes on the treadmill. Register for a 5k in February. Learn to swim right (I am taking swimming lessons).
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