Goal weight opinions wanted, please!
CoryIda
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Ok, I just saw People's "Half Their Size" and the women on the cover certainly look amazing, but...
I have absolutely no desire to be that thin. I like having curves, I just want to have HEALTHY curves.
My starting weight here was 280 pounds - down to 237 in the past 3 1/2 months, with a final goal of 180 pounds. I might go for another 10 after that, but I don't know - looking at pictures of when I was 180 in the past, I really LIKE the way I looked at that weight and the few pictures that exist of me at around 155 - my supposed "ideal weight" according to my BMI, I was very bony and thinner than I want to be.
The thing is, I am 5'10" with a large bone structure and a classic hourglass shape (current dimensions are 49.5" chest, 35.5" waist, 47.5" hips). I don't want pokey ribs and bony knees, which is what I'll have if I lose "half my size."
My question is, what do you think? I'm posting a "virtual model" of myself at the different weights - starting, current, my goal, and my BMI "ideal" - I personally think my goal looks better - certainly more feminine - but what do you think? Is that still too big? Just curious. Thanks!
I have absolutely no desire to be that thin. I like having curves, I just want to have HEALTHY curves.
My starting weight here was 280 pounds - down to 237 in the past 3 1/2 months, with a final goal of 180 pounds. I might go for another 10 after that, but I don't know - looking at pictures of when I was 180 in the past, I really LIKE the way I looked at that weight and the few pictures that exist of me at around 155 - my supposed "ideal weight" according to my BMI, I was very bony and thinner than I want to be.
The thing is, I am 5'10" with a large bone structure and a classic hourglass shape (current dimensions are 49.5" chest, 35.5" waist, 47.5" hips). I don't want pokey ribs and bony knees, which is what I'll have if I lose "half my size."
My question is, what do you think? I'm posting a "virtual model" of myself at the different weights - starting, current, my goal, and my BMI "ideal" - I personally think my goal looks better - certainly more feminine - but what do you think? Is that still too big? Just curious. Thanks!
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I am five ten as well and I weighed 180 when I met my husband and was pretty happy with my weight. I agree, I love curves too. My goal is 160, just because I have never weighed that little and want to see if I can do it, but I think 180 look great!0
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I like your goal weight too. You do look curvier!! LOL Way to go on loosing as much as you have. You look great now.
Linda in IA0 -
definately go with your goal weight. it looks good for the virtual model, and I'm sure you'd look good like that too. the ideal weight one, looks too skinny, and boney0
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In my opinion those virtual models always look thinner than someone that is actually at that weight. Idk, do you feel you look like your virtual model that is 237? I think it is going to be up to you. When you get to 180 evaluate your goals and decide then if you want to be thinner or if you are happy where you are at. Everyone is different. As long as you are happy, healthy, and comfortable I say do what makes ya feel the best!!!0
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I think what ever you feel works is perfect!!!! HEY, and where did yu get your models...I want to do that too to see what Imay look like but I am computer stupid and can't figure it out....any tips?????0
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I think it depends on how you carry it and how you feel about how you look.
I'm 5'10" and 151 and I'm still in the "just 5 more lbs!" stage because I carry it ALL around the middle. I'd aim for 180 and then see how you feel when you get there.
My MVM had a flatter stomach at 155 than I do now at 151. So, not necessarily a great thing to go by. That's all I'm saying....0 -
go for 180 and then see how you feel then
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Both look great,why not make your goal somewhere in between the 2...maybe 165 would work for you! Good Luck and Congrats on how far you have come already!0
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Since BMI is flawed, I wouldn't neccessarily use that to determine a goal weight for yourself. I would say once you hit your own goal of 180 you can evaluate then if it's where you want to be, or if you'd like to lose a little more. I think the model at 180 looks perfectly fine - but since we all carry weight a little differently there's no saying what you'll look like at 180. I agree - when I'm done I want my curves left, just not quite so many, lol.0
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I think 180 would look fantastic and it sounds like it would be your "happy weight." As someone who is 5'6" and aiming for 150, I think it would be too low if I were four inches taller. Whichever you decide, best of luck to you!0
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You are beautiful either way. And I would stick to what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. If you are aiming to be in a healthy bmi range perhaps maybe then try for a in between number, 170 maybe?. :flowerforyou:0
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When i was with former diet dude, he tried everything he could to get me to agree to put my goal weight at around 160. I felt the same as you... I have no interest in being "thin." Just healthier. So 190-180 is my goal. This is YOUR journey. You have to do what feels right for you and your health. No matter what anybody tells us, there is no one "ideal."0
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In my opinion those virtual models always look thinner than someone that is actually at that weight. Idk, do you feel you look like your virtual model that is 237? I think it is going to be up to you. When you get to 180 evaluate your goals and decide then if you want to be thinner or if you are happy where you are at. Everyone is different. As long as you are happy, healthy, and comfortable I say do what makes ya feel the best!!!
My body does look a lot like the virtual model, actually. My my chest is bigger and my waist is smaller than the model, but because I have a classic hourglass shape, it's a pretty decent likeness. The thighs are definitely about right.0 -
Oh, for those who are wondering, the virtual model website is www.mvm.com0
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I like your goal, but I think it also just depends on what you look like when you get there. I know that, for me, the virtual model for my current weight doesn't look like I do right now. I would focus on getting to 180 and then if you want to lose more from there, you can do that. 0
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I think 180 is okay for your body type. Honestly, as long as you are happy and healthy I think that is all that really matters. The purpose should be to lead a healthy lifestyle...not to fit into some ideal range that is almost impossible for the majority of the population nowadays.
Keep up the good work!0 -
Firstly, well done for doing well so far!! Your goal does sound and looks great, it depends on how hung up we want to get on being within the 'healthy bmi' here in UK a healthy BMi for your height and age is between 18-25 (at 172lbs your bmi would be 24.6) but I think only you will know the how comfortable you will be and how far you want to go! Congratulations so far and keep up the fab work!0
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I think that one thing you should keep in consideration as you approach your weight loss goals is that you will probably have added muscle weight that you did not have the last time you were at 180 (unless you were into working out a lot at that time). I would be tempted to say that you should probably make a clothing size your goal rather than a specific weight. It sounds like that is roughly what you are going for anyway. There isn't any guarantee that you will look the same at 180 that you did before, but as long as you get to a healthy weight that your doctor approves of, you should just try to look the way you want to!
Personally I am shooting for a size 6, but I really have no idea how much I will weigh when I get there, because I already weigh 20 pounds more in the size that I'm currently in than I did the last time I was in it.
Anyway, you have made such great progress so far! Congratulations again Keep up all the good work! 0 -
Your goal weight is personal, however, let the numbers guide you. If you feel good and have good numbers from the doctors, I would go with the goal weight. Weight lose is not just about looking good...it is also about being healthy0
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You may be surprised, I am assuming we are physically near each others body type and I hit the top of my healthy weight and I still have pleanty of curves and still would like to lose another 15 and know that I will still have curves0
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I think that one thing you should keep in consideration as you approach your weight loss goals is that you will probably have added muscle weight that you did not have the last time you were at 180 (unless you were into working out a lot at that time). I would be tempted to say that you should probably make a clothing size your goal rather than a specific weight. It sounds like that is roughly what you are going for anyway. There isn't any guarantee that you will look the same at 180 that you did before, but as long as you get to a healthy weight that your doctor approves of, you should just try to look the way you want to!
Personally I am shooting for a size 6, but I really have no idea how much I will weigh when I get there, because I already weigh 20 pounds more in the size that I'm currently in than I did the last time I was in it.
Anyway, you have made such great progress so far! Congratulations again Keep up all the good work!
Good point - I didn't work out much at all when I was 180 pounds before (lucky teenager that I was with a decent metabolism) and I now work out 6 days a week, including some strength training along with my cardio.
My husband, who met me when I weighed 212, said the other day that I look more fit than he has ever seen me - and that is almost 30 pounds heavier than the lightest he's ever known me. As it is, I have an almost-normal sized waist with 57 pounds left to go to my goal, so I am probably going to be a bit smaller than I was the last time I was 180 pounds.
As far as "size" goal... I don't really have one. As long as I'm out of the teens, I will be happy. I'd also love to not have my thighs touch at all. Beyond that, I don't know.0 -
Your goal weight is personal, however, let the numbers guide you. If you feel good and have good numbers from the doctors, I would go with the goal weight. Weight lose is not just about looking good...it is also about being healthy
Definitely - the thing is, though, I always had decent blood pressure, good cholesterol levels, and good blood sugar levels, so I've never had to deal with a lot of obesity-related issues. I am fortunate in that, at least.0 -
Your goal weight looks great. I personally think going much lower will change your hourglass and that is such a great figure to have!
How'd you do the virtual model? Very cool!0 -
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What I would do is stick to your current goal of 180 lbs. and see how you feel and look once you get there. If you feel that you would like to go lower, do iso in small 10 lb. steps. For example, make your next goal 170 lb.s, see how you look and feel and so on. Just remember you want to strike a comortable balance between a healthy weight and your lifestyle. If you feel too deprived at the lower weights, you may want to stay at around 180 lb. - because the last thing you want to do is get down to 150 lb., feel horribly deprived and go back up - very discouraging! Or you may feel that you look and feel great at 150 lb. and staying there is worth not eating the extra calories. It's your choice!! Also, keep exercising - 180 lbs. with added muscle from weight lifting looks alot better than 180 lbs. with more fat. Good Luck!!0 -
180 is good Cory if you are happy with 180. You will look wonderful at 180. If you can get to 170 that would be a safe cushion for yourself and then you will have wiggle room if you know what I mean. Just find a happy place for you but I think since you exercise you will look slim and trim between 180 and 170. You will appear to be 150.
I am sure people can not guess you are as big as you are at your current weight because of your height. That is the beautiful thing about height, right?
If you weigh 250, you look like you only weigh 220 or so.
I am 5,11 and built similar to you and my goal weight is 220. I will try to get to 210 or maybe even 200 but I will be sooo happy at 220 I would not know how to act.. :-)0 -
Do what you think looks & feels best. The model thing doesn't look too thin at 155. There is less difference than I expected between the 2 actually. Probably anywhere in that range would be fine. But the final call comes down to you & what you think.0
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Weight is just a number and I pay closer attention to my dress size. I'm very muscular and many people are surprised at how strong gravity's pull is on me in comparison to the size clothes I wear. If I tried to weigh 125 or 120 (totally normal weight for someone who is 5'4"), I would look SCARY and be WAY too thin. For other women, 120 is a very comfortable weight.
We're all different and if 180 is where you look and feel your best, that is a great goal weight.
Also, our goal weight is not etched in stone. If you get to 180 and decide that's not the right goal for you, adjust as needed
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180 would be an outstanding achievement. However, think of it as an intermediate goal. In my opinion, 150 is ideal because it is a healthier weight in terms of body fat, to much of which can lead to medical issues such as diabetes and heart issues. Also, 180 may be too stress on your joints and ligaments. Remember, your running a marathon, not a sprint. When you get to 180, have your body fat measured. If you're over 20%, you need to keep going.:noway:0
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The weight thing is not as important as being healthy and fit and feel good about yourself. I would say, get to your goal weight and then re-evaluate from there. You may feel like you want to lose 5 or 10 more, or maybe just reduce some body fat. I reduced body fat and GAINED weight. So really it matters more what you see in the mirror than what you see on the scale.0
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