Any Women Who are 5'6??

I'm 5'5.5", and I'm aiming for 140-145 pounds here.

I'm in Australia, so I've had my converter open while I've been reading all these posts. :huh:

I'm 5'5 (165cm) and when I got married in June 2009 I was 110lbs (50kg), since then with medication changes I went up to 138 (63kg)

Now I'm happy to be aiming at 121 (55kg) because I wanted to get more definition to my (little) muscles.

AND can I say, it seems crazy to me that in Aus we tend to talk about losing 5kg, and that's a big accomplishment - in lbs that's like 11lbs, and so much more of an amazing sounding result.
Dress sizes are awesome too - in Aus we usually start from a size 6. At 110lbs I was a good size 8. So seeing you ladies reaching a size 4etc is crazy confusing to me...

I know! I think a US6 is about an AU12.. Or something similar so a 4 is a 10 and so on..

im 5"6 i would love to get down to at least 135 but unfortunatley my chest weighs at least 14 pounds lol any lower than that and i would keep falling over i think lol x im currently 171 and so desperate to reach my goal but nothing seems to be working at the moment x

Wow how interesting. It sounds like most people are aiming from anywhere from 110 - 160 pounds. There is no perfect weight for everyone. It's whatever our body types allow. Personally I have a pear, soon to be hourglass shape so I carry alot of weight in my hips and thighs. I currently am 152 and my first goal is 140. I will see how I feel and keep taking it down another 5 pounds until I am satisfied and my body is able to maintain that weight. The lowest I ever got was when I was 14, I got to 125 after being sick and my ribs and hip bones stuck out quite far. Considering the fact that now I am 23, have C cups and am taller than I was at 14, I think 135-140 is probably more my ideal weight. Again, I won't know as it has been years since I have even seen the 150s! To me 125 sounds rather perfect, but I also don't want to get obsessed with my weight again.

Currently 145
Goal 130-135

I think it is important to be toned and strong, so if I look good and still weigh more than my goal weight, I will still be satisfied. Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat. If you're not sure if your weight is due to muscle or fat, a good idea would be to keep track of body circumference measurements from your waist, hips, and thighs. But only measure about once a week. Daily you may fluctuate in measurements due to bloating and the amount of water you drink.

Hi, Im nearer to 5'5 and my goal was 147 but when I got there I thought I could lose some more so trying for 135 but tbh I dont think I would suit any less than that, There can definitely be a huge variance in weights for the same height,

I'm 5'6"
My goal weight is 125-130
I am at 135 now

I don't mind 130-135 so long as I get toned. It really isn't all about just height and weight. It's also about body frame and build. Maybe next time you go in for a physical you can talk to your doctor about a good percent body fat goal. That is what I'm doing on Friday.

I am 5ft 5.3, and my goal weight is 125. I am weighing 150 atm (150 in profile picture)

I'm 5'6" and my goal weight is 140... However I would be happy at 145 if I am toned and, most importantly, fit into the jeans that have been hanging out in my closet gathering dust for the past couple of years!!

The lowest weight I can remember being (after puberty!) is 137.. I was quite thin then (though still didn't think so), still could've toned up though, so I guess I could potentially be 135 but definitely not lower than that.

My current weight is around 150, body fat is at 27% (down from 159, 29%)

i'm 5'7" and my goal is 150. i was anorexic for a point in my life, and my lowest weight was still only 135lbs. i looked sick and bony, even though i wasn't the traditional 95lb girl you see displayed for eating disorder posters, and it's because i am tall, and have a large frame and heavy bone mass. currently, i am 174lbs.