Women 5'2 to 5'4 Ages 40+: what's your weight goal?

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  • 45, 5ft 1.5" and this morning I weighed 157.4, I started on MFP at 172 went down to 152 and back up to 160. Working my way back down 1 pound at a time so my current goal is 156. My stretch goal used to be 125 but now it is to wear a size 6 pair of Levi's and not worry about whatever weight that is, I'm in a size 12 right now.
  • awebster2
    awebster2 Posts: 40 Member
    Age 56, 5'2" and currently aiming for 115 - 120 although I'm looking more for a "fit" body fat percentage in the 15-20% range rather than weight (especially since I've been doing heavy weights). Began at 170+ and am currently sitting at 124 and just picked up a size 4 pair of jeans! SO close!!
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    I am 46 and today I was 126 lbs. My goal is a bit lower than this for appearance and for running. For appearance I would like around 118 because I THINK the belly will be not sagging at that weight (but I don't know because I haven't gotten there yet) but for running I would like to be about 110. Carrying around extra weight makes it harder to run. Would like to get faster but with the extra weight it has been difficult.

    Health wise my weight is fine. I have normal cholesterol (but I also did when I was 40 lbs heavier), normal blood glucose, normal triglycerides, a crappy thyroid but that is easy to deal with. My family history isn't good with regard to all these small things so would like to keep things on the healthy side.
  • 5' 4", 57yrs, 140lb would be lovely. But most of all i'd love to know how to attach one of the cute weight loss tickets to my posts!
  • Yay!
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    Christine_1085 Posts: 310 Member
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    Christine_1085 Posts: 310 Member
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  • Christine_1085
    Christine_1085 Posts: 310 Member
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  • karenlwashburn
    karenlwashburn Posts: 123 Member
    I'm 5'3" and weight around 130.. I'm almost 50. My goal is around 15 or so pounds I'm leaving it to how I look not a certain amount of weight.. I'd say I have a soft body just like my Mom did at my age with somehow looser arms, legs, wearing the same exact size clothes as she did - despite working out for hours March-now.. does anyone have any tips for how to tone up that particular body type at my age.. (Yes I've done weights and saw zero difference so that didn't work.. I did a circuit at the gym for a full year then quit..) Is there any hope??
  • littlewolf3785
    littlewolf3785 Posts: 2,592 Member
    Hello,

    I am not in my 40's yet but I am 5'2". My goal weight is to be at 140 but I wouldn't go under no more than 135. The first time I got to my goal weight it took me almost a year to do and thats the way I wanted it too. The some of the weight has creeped back up on me but I continue to watch what I eat and to stay physical as well.
  • whatatime2befit
    whatatime2befit Posts: 625 Member
    Height: 5ft 1
    Age: 40
    SW: 224
    CW: 182.8
    GW: 139 (to be in the healthy range)
    UGW: Not sure, will re-evaluate once I reach my GW.
  • fobs13
    fobs13 Posts: 1,080 Member
    Age:I am 43 nearly 44
    Height:5ft 3in
    SW - 143
    CW - 136.5
    GW - 122
    Also want to be fitter and toned too
  • JeralynSh
    JeralynSh Posts: 139 Member
    I am 5'1" and just turned 50 on Monday! At my heaviest I was 140 and my goal weight was 110. I'm currently hovering around 106/107. I eat 1600ish calories and run every day (mostly). Somedays I just don't feel like it.
  • Hi all!
    I am 45, soon to be 46 and 200 pounds :(
    hope to lose 30 pounds, never been a skinny chick, always been chunky ;)
    my largest was 245 and I got down to 185 then crept up to 200
    I only seem to lose weight on 1000 calories a day, and its soooo hard for me to do.
    wish me luck, and good luck to everyone here!!!!
  • maphammonds
    maphammonds Posts: 362 Member
    Age: 45
    Height: 5'3"
    SW: 161
    CW: 147
    GW: 130
  • maphammonds
    maphammonds Posts: 362 Member
    JeralynSh wrote: »
    I am 5'1" and just turned 50 on Monday! At my heaviest I was 140 and my goal weight was 110. I'm currently hovering around 106/107. I eat 1600ish calories and run every day (mostly). Somedays I just don't feel like it.
    Hey @JeralynSh....my birthday was Monday too! Hope yours was great!
  • Christine_1085
    Christine_1085 Posts: 310 Member
    JeralynSh wrote: »
    I am 5'1" and just turned 50 on Monday! At my heaviest I was 140 and my goal weight was 110. I'm currently hovering around 106/107. I eat 1600ish calories and run every day (mostly). Somedays I just don't feel like it.

    Happy Birthday to you!!! I am turning 50 tomorrow 10/25 :\:)
  • Lalalindaloo
    Lalalindaloo Posts: 204 Member
    Age: 43
    Height: 5'2.5" (That half matters. All you shorties get it.)
    SW: 185
    CW: 137
    GW: 130 (right now. my original GW was 140 and I've been adjusting down.)

    I am a curvy body type, so I'm watching because I don't want to get too thin. I've worked out enough (running) that I feel like I have lots of loose jelly fat left, so I'm starting a weight training program next week to try and get that burned and pulled in all nice and tight. :) If that makes me pick up a little poundage in the process, I'm ok with it.
  • startingover72
    startingover72 Posts: 151 Member
    Age:I'm almost 42 years young
    Height: 5ft 2.5in
    CW - 136.8
    GW - 125
    Is a new group being set up?
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    edited October 2014
    5'4" and 40, currently 106.8 as of this morning. would like to stay within the 103-108 range for life.
  • knoelledi
    knoelledi Posts: 91 Member
    5'2" and a few days from 42.
    SW 208.4
    CW 173
    GW1 150
    GW2 135

    I have 2 goal weights because in my post pregnancy (19 years ago), I've never been able to get below 150. I want to try to get down to "normal" and see how well I can do with that.

    Anyone can feel free to add me. I track every day, work out 3-5 times a week. Looking for like minded/similar backgrounds!
  • That1Chick_Brit
    That1Chick_Brit Posts: 2,541 Member
    Hi, I am 5'4 and currently weigh 209. Started last week off at 216 and my goal is 145-150, though right now I am just focusing on getting back to my pre baby wait of 185-187. My beautiful (3rd) baby boy is 3 1/2 months old now and its time for me to kick it in to gear!
  • Isabelle_1929
    Isabelle_1929 Posts: 233 Member
    I am 43, 5'4, my goal is 115.
    This is when I look my best, and it is not too difficult to maintain. But I won't go crazy with this goal, under 120 is OK.

  • Christine_1085
    Christine_1085 Posts: 310 Member
    edited October 2014
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  • rosebette
    rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
    I'm almost 5'2" (I used to be but I'm shrinking) and I'm over 50. I hover around 120, but was able to get to 118 for a couple of weeks. I want to get to around 112, but it's a struggle to stay under 120. It's tough to eat at a good deficit when you're this short.
  • jennyhoon
    jennyhoon Posts: 138 Member
    I am 5ft2, just turn 33 this Oct. I am at 189lbs. I had managed to shed 50lbs ..and it really took a long time to look the way I am now,without risking the weight to shot back up. I am glad that I learn to eat healthily and regular exercise to stay fit

    First Goal weight at 178-180lbs
    Second goal at 177-170lbs
    Last of all 169-165lbs
  • Christine_1085
    Christine_1085 Posts: 310 Member
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