Weight goal for the taller ladies? 5'9" here

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  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
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    I'm 5'8" and sitting right around 168 now. Originally my goal was 140 but I really think that's going to be too low - I haven't weighed near that since I was 19; I just am not convinced that that is realistic anymore. I'm pretty happy where I am now, down 86 pounds and from a size 22 to a size 12, and it really shows in my lax eating and tracking habits of late. I have considered changing my goal to 160 and then reassessing things when I get there, but I have a track record of getting close to a goal and deciding "eh, it's close enough," then slacking off and regaining, so we'll see...

    eta, I think I would look unwell if I got below 140, my build is not well-suited to that low of a weight. I've been there before too, it's really rough for me to maintain there.
  • RollTideLisa
    RollTideLisa Posts: 41
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    I am also 5' 9" and I feel healthiest at around 145. I have a ways to go to get back there though!
  • lelane1981
    lelane1981 Posts: 8 Member
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    5'9" here as well. Started at 190 with my highest around 220. Currently I am 160, which is lowest previous weight I ever remember being. Still I would like to see what 145 looks like on me. :smile:
  • viross5000
    viross5000 Posts: 5
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    I'm 5'8. I think I would look at my best at about 135 lbs. Currently 140 and can still see pockets I'd like rid of but pretty happy and 'slim' looking at that weight.
  • kap328
    kap328 Posts: 23 Member
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    I'm 5'8". Goal weight is 160, currently 216, starting 268. I look great at 180, but was still a bit jiggly. I'm working on toning at the same time. I'm also very curvy, hourglass, which I like, so I don't want to go much under 160.
  • bjg2993
    bjg2993 Posts: 107
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    5'8, maintaining/losing very slowly at around 130-131 lbs atm.

    Not sure whether to go lower or a bit higher (people keep telling me I've got too skinny) but I'm just gonna see where the next few months take me without drastic changes.
  • hj1119
    hj1119 Posts: 173 Member
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    I'm 5'10 and currently 163. I would like to be around 145.

    Me too!
  • erynmatich
    erynmatich Posts: 1
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    I'm 5'11" and 3/4 and currently weigh 175 lbs. I have been this height and around 175-180 lbs since I was 15 (8 years ago) so I've definitely hit my comfort weight and it's hard to lose more. My goal in 150 lbs but at 160 I plan to decide if I still want to lose more.
  • TheSheepFollower
    TheSheepFollower Posts: 64 Member
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    146 doesn't sound bad at 5'9
  • 4SimpleRules
    4SimpleRules Posts: 4
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    I'm 5'10" and 47 years old. Age definitely figures into our wide range of goals (as does bone structure, etc). It's been a long time since I've been near goal, but I am currenlty shooting for 150. I may adjust as I get closer!
  • Paiger816
    Paiger816 Posts: 129 Member
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    I'm 5'8'' and my highest weight was 158. I'm currently at 156 ... I keep gaining and losing the same few pounds. UGH. My first goal weight is 130. I'm pretty small boned so it looks fine on me. Depending on how I feel, I might aim for 125. I just really want to look toned more than anything. But fat first, abs later!
  • chinook44
    chinook44 Posts: 55 Member
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    I am about 5'8.5" and 42 years old. I was at 135 all through my 20's, so that's my ugw.

    I am currently down to 148 (from 172), and still have a small "muffin top" and thick hips - I am hoping that the next 13 pounds will remove them, but I need to work on my body recomposition to smooth and firm things up!
  • KaitJennifer
    KaitJennifer Posts: 19 Member
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    I am 6' and I think I look best around 160!
  • Matiara
    Matiara Posts: 377 Member
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    Whee! A tall girl thread!

    5'11", currently at 179, goal is 150-155

    From my teens to mid 20s, I was in the 125-130 range and looked fine because of my body structure and it being my "natural" weight at the time, meaning that I didn't deliberately manipulate it to that point. I ate like a fiend and rarely exercised, so my NEAT and TDEE must have been incredible. However, I don't want to go that low. At 150, I'm a size 6, which is fine by me.
  • jbee27
    jbee27 Posts: 356 Member
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    I'm 5'9.5" and my current goal is 170. I started at 220, and my focus has been to get within the 'normal' BMI range.

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