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120lbs, 5'8?

vegankalequeen
vegankalequeen Posts: 22
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Hello! I'm brand new to myfitnesspal.
I'm 5'8 on the nose, and currently 135lbs, and I want to get down to 120lbs (gradually) Do you think that is to low?
If not I'm thinking of just staying at 125lbs.

What are your opinions?

Thanks!

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  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    Technically you'd be just above underweight, but whether it would be right for you depends on your build. Personally, it probably wouldn't suit me to have a BMI that low. Good thing is, if you get there and don't like it you can just gain ;)
  • clare120
    clare120 Posts: 41 Member
    I don't think so! I am 5'9 and my goal is in the 120 area. I am small framed though, so I couldn't give you a definite answer! Whatever weight you feel your best at, reach for it :) good luck!
  • rbfdac
    rbfdac Posts: 1,057 Member
    It definitely depends on your frame. I am 5'9" and my goal is at the most 200 lbs. In high school I was almost 200 pounds (180-190) and a size 8, I can't imagine what 120 would have been!

    If it looks good on your frame and you are healthy, I say go for it!
  • noexcusesjustresults2014
    noexcusesjustresults2014 Posts: 212 Member
    vegankalequeen wrote: »
    Hello! I'm brand new to myfitnesspal.
    I'm 5'8 on the nose, and currently 135lbs, and I want to get down to 120lbs (gradually) Do you think that is to low?
    If not I'm thinking of just staying at 125lbs.

    What are your opinions?

    Thanks!

    I am 5'7 and 128 pounds but would like to weigh 120-122.

    Feel free to add me!

    Are you a runner too?

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