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jenricher
jenricher Posts: 32
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What would you guys consider a healthy weight for a 20 year old girl who is 6'1?

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  • cbbecky
    cbbecky Posts: 17
    Wow, you are tall! I would say maybe 165? I'm 5'10" and my goal weight is 140 which is on the low end of where I like to be, but I wanted to aim for my ultimate goal where I would really never want to lose any more weight.

    I always heard aim for 100 pounds for 5 feet tall, and then add 5 pounds for each inch above that, which would put you at 165. But that would put me at 150 and I'm aiming for 10 pounds lower than that. It all depends on your body type I guess.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    I just put it in the BMI calculator and it says:
    Target weight range: 140.2 - 189.5 lbs

    Keep in mind that's "healthy", but at the top end you may still FEEL like you need to lose more for your preference and that's fine.

    I am happiest at the very lowest end of my healthy range (102-130) and I like to stay about 105. (I'm short)
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    i'm 5'10' and im shooting for 170ish. i may get there and want to lose more... but i also have big hip bones. haha. and just a bigger build than i'd like... so i may be happy at 170. you never know :)
  • whittrusty
    whittrusty Posts: 533 Member
    I would take into account how muscular you are compared to others. My body fat percentage is in the overweight range, but BMI says that I have to lose 25 more lbs to get into the overweight range!! It's different for everyone. 165 sounds about right, but when you get there, you'll know what's right for you.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I just put it in the BMI calculator and it says:
    Target weight range: 140.2 - 189.5 lbs

    Keep in mind that's "healthy", but at the top end you may still FEEL like you need to lose more for your preference and that's fine.

    I am happiest at the very lowest end of my healthy range (102-130) and I like to stay about 105. (I'm short)

    I'd say to aim for the middle of your BMI range to start. So, somewhere between 160 and 170. Once you get there, or near there you can reevaluate your goals based on how you look and feel.
  • lutzsher
    lutzsher Posts: 1,153 Member
    To decide where you should reach for in your BMI you need to determin if you are large, medium, or small boned. To do this wrap your thumb to middle finger around your oposite wrist.

    If they don't touch you are large boned and should shoot for the upper end of your BMI range.
    If they just touch you are medium and should target around the middle of the range
    If they overlap you are small boned and should target the lower end of your BMI range

    This has actually been fairly accurate for the people in my life that I've tried it on . . . . but again, just a general guideline. You will know when you get "there" where you feel comfortable.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    About 160. Check out this nutritional calculator for children http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/healthyeatingcalculator/eatingCal.html
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    I always heard aim for 100 pounds for 5 feet tall, and then add 5 pounds for each inch above that

    That’s a neat stat. That would make my goal 140 so that means gaining the 3 lbs back, lol! I working my way back to 132, I'm 5'8 (or doctors and trainer think I'm 5'8.5 now, who knew you could grow at 28?) body fat at last measurement was 22%, need to get back to 20% which it was at 132 September 2008.

    142 is apparently a target weight for my height and 144 is my "happy weight" according to self magazine but that’s rock bottom for me, you'll figure it out as you go. Good luck!
  • jenricher
    jenricher Posts: 32
    I am actually really small boned. so ill go for 165 and see how I feel. 145 would put me at 18.5 on the BMI. which is the lowest for a healthy weight. So if i feel 165 isnt enough ill shoot for 145 i guess!
  • jenricher
    jenricher Posts: 32
    or maybe i should get a fat % thing at 165 and see how much body fat i have and go from there.
  • misslizz6958
    misslizz6958 Posts: 124 Member
    125 looks good on me and you're not to much taller. Hard to maintain but do able and heathy
  • VialOfDreams
    VialOfDreams Posts: 217
    What would you guys consider a healthy weight for a 20 year old girl who is 6'1?

    I'll post my two cents as well. You could use a BMI calculator, but there are some that go a bit beyond, and take into consideration your frame as well. Also, I suggest that you have your body-fat percentage checked. My gym does it for free, and it is 90% accurate. The body-fat percentage is more important than a BMI. For example, I am 5'6", weigh about 125lbs, but last time they checked my body fat was still not perfect due to not having a lot of muscle developed. Not entirely sure what the body-fat percentage should be for you, though, but talk to someone at your gym as well as your doctor.
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