What is my ideal weight?

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  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
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    You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way ;) Good luck!

    Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...
    why would losing weight cause that??
  • webbyno1
    webbyno1 Posts: 14 Member
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    You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way ;) Good luck!

    Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...
    why would losing weight cause that??

    Because I may not be having enough calcium enriched foods maybe
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way ;) Good luck!

    Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...

    why? what are you doing to lose weight that you think might be causing calcium deficiency?
  • AJL_Daddy
    AJL_Daddy Posts: 525 Member
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    I'm at my idea weight....if I were 9 feet tall!
  • webbyno1
    webbyno1 Posts: 14 Member
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    You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way ;) Good luck!

    Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...

    why? what are you doing to lose weight that you think might be causing calcium deficiency?

    as you get older you need more calcium, i am just saying as I am using MFP to advise me % of what carbs, protein etc i need to eat I hope thats right
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
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    I'm your height and age and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight :)

    I eat 1600-1800 cals per day and lose approx 1/2lb per week.
  • angelique_redhead
    angelique_redhead Posts: 782 Member
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    I'm 5'4" and aiming for 110. I'm 56 and diabetic though. I also have little bones. Good luck!
  • webbyno1
    webbyno1 Posts: 14 Member
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    I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight :)

    According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?
  • nmlt123
    nmlt123 Posts: 1
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    Throwing in my two cents, I'm 5'3", 21, an F cup, and 146 lbs. I do have a pretty solid frame, not like your average toothpick, but I know that getting below 130 would be UNhealthy for me. It definitely depends significantly on your bone structure. I'm happy where I'm at at 146, but I'm shooting for 135-140 because I'm still young and planning on getting married within the next two years. If you're happy at 150, AWESOME! :) If not, try to go down in 5-lb increments, but remember that if you have more bone mass (like me) then you will also need to maintain a minimum weight to still look like a real person. Good luck!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way ;) Good luck!

    Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...

    why? what are you doing to lose weight that you think might be causing calcium deficiency?

    as you get older you need more calcium, i am just saying as I am using MFP to advise me % of what carbs, protein etc i need to eat I hope thats right

    do you eat dairy and leafy greens?

    ETA, if you're just using MFP macros then the carbs is a maximum and the protein a minimum.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
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    I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight :)

    According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?

    I actually just added that to my post, I eat 1600-1800 cals and don't eat exercise cals back unless I'm famished.
    I work out 5 days a week - jog for 45 -50 mins. on 3 days I do strength training for 30-40 mins ..and I walk alot!! my aim is 15000 steps every day (that includes my jog though :) - I used to be very inactive and now I'm the energiser bunny lol and feel great...and heck yeah I even look great lol

    ps I would consider myself big boned/large framed.
  • webbyno1
    webbyno1 Posts: 14 Member
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    You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way ;) Good luck!

    Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...
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    why? what are you doing to lose weight that you think might be causing calcium deficiency?
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    as you get older you need more calcium, i am just saying as I am using MFP to advise me % of what carbs, protein etc i need to eat I hope thats right
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    do you eat dairy and leafy greens?

    ETA, if you're just using MFP macros then the carbs is a maximum and the protein a minimum.
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    I usually eat alternative every day between porridge with water for breakfast or natural yogurt and honey. I dont drink any milk at all, and eat little cheese. I have a yogurt alternative days for lunch too
  • webbyno1
    webbyno1 Posts: 14 Member
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    I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight :)

    According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?

    I actually just added that to my post, I eat 1600-1800 cals and don't eat exercise cals back unless I'm famished.
    I work out 5 days a week - jog for 45 -50 mins. on 3 days I do strength training for 30-40 mins ..and I walk alot!! my aim is 15000 steps every day (that includes my jog though :) - I used to be very inactive and now I'm the energiser bunny lol and feel great...and heck yeah I even look great lol

    ps I would consider myself big boned/large framed.

    I will probably do very similar to you when I have reached my goal. Glad its worked for you and i must say that I have a lot more energy too having lost 14lbs so far.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    I usually eat alternative every day between porridge with water for breakfast or natural yogurt and honey. I dont drink any milk at all, and eat little cheese. I have a yogurt alternative days for lunch too

    if you're worried about your calcium why not add a glass of milk each day?
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
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    I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight :)

    According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?



    I actually just added that to my post, I eat 1600-1800 cals and don't eat exercise cals back unless I'm famished.
    I work out 5 days a week - jog for 45 -50 mins. on 3 days I do strength training for 30-40 mins ..and I walk alot!! my aim is 15000 steps every day (that includes my jog though :) - I used to be very inactive and now I'm the energiser bunny lol and feel great...and heck yeah I even look great lol

    ps I would consider myself big boned/large framed.

    I will probably do very similar to you when I have reached my goal. Glad its worked for you and i must say that I have a lot more energy too having lost 14lbs so far.
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    oh absolutely, I noticed after 10lbs were gone I felt like a new woman :-D it makes such a difference :) keep up the good work, take it slow and steady and you'll find the perfect weight for you, everyone is different.

    and never be scared to drink milk/have yogurt - its important for our bones as we age :) and theres protein in that as well, so it beneficial in more ways than one.
  • webbyno1
    webbyno1 Posts: 14 Member
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    I usually eat alternative every day between porridge with water for breakfast or natural yogurt and honey. I dont drink any milk at all, and eat little cheese. I have a yogurt alternative days for lunch too

    if you're worried about your calcium why not add a glass of milk each day?

    yes I could what type, semi skimmed, skimmed, soya, full fat?
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
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    semi skimmed/skimmed or other folk swear by almond milk too...not sure about soya personally, hopefully someone else can answer that :)
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    semi skimmed/skimmed or other folk swear by almond milk too...not sure about soya personally, hopefully someone else can answer that :)

    What ever fits your macros for the day/week (Carbs, fat, protein) and micros (vitamins and minerals)
  • shinisize
    shinisize Posts: 105 Member
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    I'm 5'5" with a smaller frame/short torso and a similarly sized bust. I find that anything under 125lbs starts to look too thin since I am always fairly muscular when I'm active enough to drop that low. I also have to buy jeans in the juniors/teen department to fit my dimishing curves properly. 130-135lbs is usually a very comfortable weight to be able to maintain with reasonable exercise and eating reasonably normal, and I find that most women's clothing is cut to fit my curves well.

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