5'11" and would like some advice from other tall ladies

gwen933
gwen933 Posts: 79 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
I am pretty tall (5'11") and my current weight is 244 pounds. I would like to get to around 175 but I am thinking should I go for more. Back when I got married in 1999 I weighed 175 and felt great and when I look back at those pictures I can truly see an in shape thin person. I know that I have told some of my good friends how much I weigh and they can't believe it because I guess if you are tall you can carry it better, if that is even possible. Then when I say I want to lose 70 pounds people think I am crazy.

I guess I am just interested to see other women who are tall like I am and what you currently weigh and if you have a picture that would be great too.

Thanks. I just want to make sure my goal isn't extreme, although I think it is more than attainable for myself and that is really all that should matter.
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  • bassetthree
    bassetthree Posts: 143 Member
    I get similar reactions. I am 5'11 too but I have about 80 lbs to lose. When I was a kid I hated being tall... but not its not so bad! Add me as a friend if you like.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I'm 5'10 and i weigh 155lbs my goal is 145.
  • aflane
    aflane Posts: 625 Member
    I wouldn't go much below 170'ish. I'm a little shorter than you (only 5'9") and my goal weight is 150-155. When I was in my early 20s and weighed 155, I was a size 6. Isn't height great!!!
  • Tralee1111
    Tralee1111 Posts: 2,039 Member
    Holla to tall ladies! :drinker:

    I am 5'10" so I can totally relate. When I lost weight about a year ago, I got down to about 170 and looked good. Unfortunately, I am big boned with long legs and a shorter torso, so I still was not totally in the size I wanted, although I was on the cusp of fitting into it. My goal at that time was to lose another 20 pounds, which probably would have put me well past that size to the next lower one.

    I think if you hit 175 and feel good, look like you want to and are content, then settle for that. If you think you want to continue to lose then go for it! You can always lose more and have that buffer knowing that if you get back up to 175, you are still content.
  • michelle277
    michelle277 Posts: 18
    Good for you for setting high goals. I'm 6'0 tall and started my weight loss at 244 (which is my highest weight ever). I'm down to 223 now and my goal is 180. People always say the same to me, that I don't look that heavy...but nonetheless, I still want to take it off. Good luck on your journey. :)
  • blakjac6
    blakjac6 Posts: 41
    I'm 5'9, currently 137lbs, going for 125lb
  • Ding724
    Ding724 Posts: 791 Member
    I am 5'9 1/4 & currently weigh 164.8 lbs!!! I started out on MFP at my highest weight ever of 204.8. Now, I feel GREAT at this weight, but still want to tone up some more and lose just 5-10 more lbs. I am very athletic & muscley which is why my goal weight isn't as low as some ladies... I think that 175 is a great goal for your height & you can always readjust your goal weight later when you're getting closer to it :happy:
  • Cmccracken1
    Cmccracken1 Posts: 326 Member
    I am 5'9 and i get the same reaction, they can't believe i weight that much... my goal weight is 170 at that size i am an 8-10 and feel good.
  • kmeekhof
    kmeekhof Posts: 456 Member
    I am pretty tall (5'11") and my current weight is 244 pounds. I would like to get to around 175 but I am thinking should I go for more. Back when I got married in 1999 I weighed 175 and felt great and when I look back at those pictures I can truly see an in shape thin person. I know that I have told some of my good friends how much I weigh and they can't believe it because I guess if you are tall you can carry it better, if that is even possible. Then when I say I want to lose 70 pounds people think I am crazy.

    I guess I am just interested to see other women who are tall like I am and what you currently weigh and if you have a picture that would be great too.

    Thanks. I just want to make sure my goal isn't extreme, although I think it is more than attainable for myself and that is really all that should matter.

    I am 5'9 and weigh 175lbs. Yes some people do "carry it better than others" because any time somebody "guesses" my weight they say 150ish......... My ultimate goal isnt even 150!!! Little steps at a time! Good luck!
  • maipai21
    maipai21 Posts: 146
    I'm 5'9" and I started at 237. I think my goal will be between 165 and 170, I still want to have some curves!
  • texteach
    texteach Posts: 1
    Hey Girly! I'm 5'10" and I currently weight 167. My goal weight is 135. I get the same response.....OMG! You'd be a STICK. However, I disagree! I think I carry my weight pretty evenly....and nobody ever believes I weigh as much as I say. I guess I'm pretty thick....and muscular (Muscle weighs more than fat?).....but anyway, I think your goal sounds totally reasonable! Right where it should be! Keep up the hard work! I know it's tough, but WE CAN DO IT! :) Happy Day!
    E
  • Krys_T
    Krys_T Posts: 1,406 Member
    No no no. I am 5'10 and aiming for 175. I started off at 253. So for me I am looking at losing around 80lbs at least! So don't think your goal is extreme. When I tell people how much I weigh or use to weight, they can't believe it because the way my body is...it is evenly distributed. Which I guess is a blessing. When I was 166-175..I thought I looked great! I was in the best shape of my life. Now I will say that I was an athlete at the time, so I am sure a lot of that weight was muscle because if I remember correctly my body fat percentage was like 20% ok ridiculous, I know....so even though I would like to shoot for 165 ultimately I would be happy with 175.

    It just depends on how your body feels and how your weight is distributed through your body. I would look at body fat percentage vs. actual weight...because that says more than a number on a scale. It is going to depend on how YOU feel at a certain weight. But you know it is hard for us tall girls to figure out an optimal weight for us since there is a "healthy" weight range for each height. Let your body tell you what is best...but your goal is attainable. You can do it girl!
  • Maurey
    Maurey Posts: 44
    i am 5'10 my highest weight was 205 lbs, when i started on MFP i was at 190, my goal weight is 160.
  • kmeekhof
    kmeekhof Posts: 456 Member
    I'm 5'9, currently 137lbs, going for 125lb

    Your lowest weight should be 130. I too am 5'9 and the weight range for a female at 5'9 is 130 - 160
  • CelesteENelson
    CelesteENelson Posts: 89 Member
    Im 5 ft 9. started my weight loss at 327 and no one believed I was 327. they all told me I carried it well. Seeing pictures of myself I can tell you I dont think I did. I am working on a goal of 180 myself. Now this website says I should be between 125 and 147 but I have a feeling that with my bone structure I would look sickly. So I am focusing on 180 and will see how I look/feel at that point. if I need to lose more I will but one thing at a time :)
  • EvelynForsyth
    EvelynForsyth Posts: 272 Member
    I am clinging to 5"11 and i currently weigh 177lbs, my goal weight is 165 purely because in the last year i have lost 22lbs and don't seem to have gone down a dress size at all which is my main motivation. I dont know if i'm worried about trying clothes on which don't fit or what but im still in the same jeans i've always worn. Boo!
    I also want to be in the middle of a healthy BMI for my weight, at my current weight by BMI is 24.7 and i would like it to be lower.
    Besides, i'm still a bit squidgy! haha!

    Any tall ladies are welcome to add me, i find it difficult sometimes to relate to some people who's start weight is like 15lbs less than my goal weight.Makes me feel huge!
  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
    Yup, same boat: 6'1" with 70lbs to loose... I hated being tall as a kid, but learned to love it as an adult b/c it allowed me to carry the extra weight better (can you imagine being 5'5" or shorter and at your current weight would look like?!).

    Anyway, shopping is still hard for me. I hate not finding anything long enough and when I do, my thighs/butt don't fit! I can't change my height, but I can fix my weight.

    You all can add me as a friend if you'd like - us tall gals need to stick together! :bigsmile:
  • brancakes
    brancakes Posts: 263 Member
    I'm 5'11 and started at 236. My plan is 170. I'm bigger built (like my father) and I think that If I was any less than 160/150. I might look sickly! I think for some taller women 170 is like 140 or 130 for shorter women. :) good luck with your goals!!!
  • LisaLN
    LisaLN Posts: 54
    I'm 5'11 also and weigh 166 right now. Our "healthy weight range" is 135-175 (so they say). I'm well within that range but am more comfortable at 150-155. I do get comments on how I look more like an "After" picture rather than a "Before". But it's all in how you feel. My lightest weight was 137 and that was borderline anorexic in my eyes.

    I'd like to add a picture to this...but don't know how! (Believe me, I just tried.) But I'm a Size 8 to 10 Tall in pants if that helps at all. LOL!
  • lexis0911
    lexis0911 Posts: 50
    *waves* I am 5'11 and currently weigh 248... I too am looking to lose about 80lbs which would put me in the 170 range. When I tell people how much I weigh they are shocked...I carry it very well, but hate the way I look and feel. I don't remember what 170 looks and feels like, so I am not sure how to respond to the original poster....it's what I am shooting for though!!

    Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    I am 5'10" and I have a very large frame. My goal weight is 180 and, although I might try for a few more pounds after that, not many - maybe 10 tops. I started at 280 in mid September.
  • leandread
    leandread Posts: 166 Member
    YAY, tall ladies talking...I'm 6"...No one ever believes that I am closer to 300 lbs than I am (I currently weigh 269) and 185 is my ultimate goal weight that I've never actually seen as an adult. so I too have 80 pounds to lose and don't think that 175 is a low goal weight. Any one who's looking for some tall friends, please add me :)
  • smallerneely
    smallerneely Posts: 6
    Hi this is a topic close to my heart! :) I'm 6'1 and my heaviest weight was 200+, my short term goal is to lose 20 lbs but ultimately I would like to get to 180. I hear the same thing, I don't look that heavy but tell that to what I see in the mirror!! Anywho, good luck!!
  • Andi_Mo
    Andi_Mo Posts: 243
    Hi! I'm 5'11.5 and I can relate as well. I was once 270 plus pounds and felt horrible but no one believed I needed to lose 100lbs except the doctor! lol, I lost 100lbs back in 2004 and was around 173 and was a size 6. I looked sick! It depends on the person but I think my face looks really long and weird at that weight. I feel my best and (feel l look my best( around 180 but that's just me. I have had 2 kids since then so I'm about 203 right now and goal is 180s. I see alot of tall women post on here about getting to 140s and 150s and I always feel like I could never do that. Good luck and I say ultimately do what is best for you :)
  • use2becaligirl
    use2becaligirl Posts: 37
    I am 5'11'' and in the same boat. I started at 209 and am shooting for 175-180 lbs. I was 126 lbs in hight school and was a stick. I would never want to weigh that again. Iam happy to have some curves. Whenever I tell my friends what I weigh, they are shocked, which is fine with me. :>)
  • cerace
    cerace Posts: 5 Member
    I'm 5'10" and weigh 242lbs. My goal weight is 165lbs (150lbs would be even better!) And yes people thought I too was crazy for wanting to lose almost 100lbs when I started, but 165lbs is an average weight for my height. I love being tall, it's a blessing...can't wait to strut my stuff like I'm on a runway! LOL! Keep up the good work to all my "tallies"! :bigsmile: javascript:add_smiley('bigsmile','post_body')
  • WomanofWorth
    WomanofWorth Posts: 395 Member
    I'm 5'9" and my goal is 160 (what the BMI charts tell my healthy weight is) but I think 170 is a more attainable goal for me. Feel free to add me.
  • fit4lyfe7
    fit4lyfe7 Posts: 34 Member
    I'm 5'11 and I once tipped the scale at my heaviest of 325 lbs a little over a year ago. I must "carry it well" because I am also told I do not look like I weigh as much as I do. I am now about 301 lbs and have a goal to be around 200-210 because I do not want to be too thin and lose shape. Sadly, I can't remember when I was under 200, as I always struggled with my weight throughout child/adulthood, so I don't know how I will look, but I have a larger frame and it really will depend on how it looks once I hit that goal. If I see a need to go down another 10-20 pounds, I will set a new goal and keep going :smile:
  • amehrkens
    amehrkens Posts: 162 Member
    Tall ladies unite! I am 6 foot and I starte dmy weight loss journey at 320 like most of you I was told I carry it well and so many people couldn't believe I was that heavy. I now weight in at about 210, was 206 at one point. My original goal was to get to 199, I just wanted to be under 200! My goal now is 185. I feel that this is atainable and I will still look and feel healthy. Of course I would love to lose more than that but I don't think I would look or feel as healthy. My husband has already told me I am skinny enough but for me it is the satisfaction of reachign my goal!
  • robinso5
    robinso5 Posts: 310 Member
    Hey there tall ladies! I am 5'11" and I currently weigh 236.6! I am so happy I found you all! I was like are there any tall women out there who look like me! I am in a 16 TALL right now and my goal is to be in a 10/12. I weghed 185 at my healthiest ( when i was in the ARMY). I dont want to get much lower than 185 because I loved how I looked when I was 185! My problem areas are my thighs and my midsection! i cant wear all those body majics and stuff because I love to be comfortable!

    I have a picture up but now that I see there are others on here like me I will add more to my profile! I also have a large frame, my mom is 6;1"! and my dad was 6'7 so I am sure I was meant to be tall! I just started this journey tuesday, February 23, 2011! I know its an odd day and all but i woke up and said today is better than any!

    And for us tall ladies.......where do you buy your jeans from???????? I dont like the flare leg ones! i want some with a nice wide leg all the way down! no bell bottoms either!
    and please feel free to add me as a friend as i dont have any on here yet. Thanks for making me feel special!

    Alexis
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