is my goal odd?

I think your goal weight should be something that you can feel comfortable with and maintain. When people look at you, you don't have your weight stamped on your forehead, but they can see confidence.

If your happy then its a good goal. My goal is to get drunk and run the streets in my birthday suit. All i am saying is goals are good.

I think your goal weight should be something that you can feel comfortable with and maintain. When people look at you, you don't have your weight stamped on your forehead, but they can see confidence.

This.

I think it sounds attainable and healthy, given your pants size at 150lbs. Also, it's okay to not have a "set in stone" goal weight. Heck, I've got a shorter ways to go, and I don't even know what my "goal" weight will be. It might be only 5 lbs away, or 20. Depends on what I see, what my lab results and physical show, etc. I've been at a size 4 once, and it was NOT a healthy look for me. Size 8 looks SMOKIN' (or even a 10 or 12 or more) on a fit body (IMHO). As others' have said--it's all about the confidence and positive attitude.

At any rate, I think you've got some healthy goals in mind, such that an actual number on the scale isn't all that important at this time. :flowerforyou:

I would strongly urge you to consult with your physician. While your goal is not odd, keep in mind that you should still continue to be healthy. After all, although your weight goal is your business, you do need to keep your overall physical health in mind.

This.

I am 5"0' and currently 243 lb (down from 250). My goal is to be 135 lb which (surprisingly to me) is still considered overweight for my height.

When I was 150 lb I was close to a size 10 or 12 I think. I'm thinking I will be an 8 when I get down to 135 lb. I've never been much smaller than that I and I don't think I *want* to. Is it weird that I don't want to be skinny skinny? Should I pay attention to BMI and try to get under 25 (which would change my goal weight to 128)?

As a dietetics student, we wouldn't say that someone who is overweight is unhealthy. In fact, there are a lot of people who are overweight who are perfectly healthy, and moreso than their "normal weight" counterparts. Its when the person slips into the obese category that we get worried. Basically, yes, I think thats a great goal!

I agree with so much of what everyone is saying. I think it is great to make a goal that is attainable. You pick it for you. Once you get there you can re-adjust.

I also think getting into the doctor is a wonderful idea and an excellent suggestion. That will tell you all the baseline data so that you will know that your health is improving. I had my cholesterol checked recently and I have lost around 30 pounds and it is 123. I have no idea what it was before but am thrilled where it is now.

I had my original goal set to a healthy BMI and now that I am there I have reset for lower and will see how it goes/feels.

My goal weight in in healthy range for someone is is 5'6. My goal right now is 140lbs with the ultimate goal weight of 120lbs. I am small framed, and a good weight for me is 120-133lbs. However, once I hit 140lbs, it is less about the number on the scale and more about how I look and feel. At that point I plan on starting to lift and do other activities for health. Honestly, that is how is should be. The scale is great to help you keep up with your body, but it is not an end all be all kind of number. Be happy with yourself!
Edit to add, some people make small weight goals and change them when they reach that goal too. Once you reach your goal, you can set a new one, be it weight related, lifting, running, etc.

No.... you know what wt ur comfortable with... health is the most important ... when u reach ur goal and most important maintain .... 135 is healthier than 150...