How did you know what your goal weight was?

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  • gelar93
    gelar93 Posts: 160
    Go here http://www.calculator.net/ideal-weight-calculator.html and enter your stats to find out what you should be shooting for.
  • mypersonalfitnessjourney
    mypersonalfitnessjourney Posts: 244 Member
    Back at the beginning of my weight loss journey, I picked my average high school weight as a general "goal weight" parameter. I was extremely body-confident back in high school and very comfortable in my own skin, so I figured being around that weight again would give me the same level of confidence in my body/looks I once had. Now that I have finally reached that weight, I realized it's not about the number on the scale; it's about how I look and feel, regardless of my physical measurements.

    I look and feel a million times better now than I ever did in high school. And my current body, although the same weight as it was when I was 14-15, looks vastly different: much leaner, healthier, and more evenly proportioned. I was thin in high school because I had a fast metabolism, but my poor eating habits caught up to me when I was about 18 and developed thyroid/adrenal/hormone imbalance issues. So even though I was skinny in high school, I was super unhealthy. And now that I'm healthy and nourish my body the way it deserves, there is a very noticeable difference (both internally and externally).

    Although I've reached the "goal weight" I originally set, I know my journey is still far from over. Now that I've reached the conclusion that the physical weight itself isn't nearly as important as I once thought, I've set new goals: to get to the point where I look/feel my best and love what I see in the mirror and how I feel throughout the day. The actual number on the scale is no longer of importance, as my focus is on continuing to heal, improve my health, get more fit/in shape, and tone up (as opposed to merely just "losing weight").

    My advice to you would be to set a preliminary "goal weight" based on what is a healthy range for your body/frame and to base it on the weight you were when you recall being at your healthiest/happiest/most in-shape. And once you reach that goal weight or near it, set new goals for yourself based solely on how you want to look and feel. The number will serve as a good concrete goal throughout the beginning of your journey, and then you can focus on other less solidified goals that are more open to interpretation and subjective to you/your ideal (i.e., "I want to look good naked and like what I see in the mirror" or "I want to be toned, lean, and strong"). Best of luck! xo
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    You can still use BMI, if your breasts are made mostly of breast tissue instead of fat (in which case they won't shrink much as you lose weight) you can always aim for the upper range of BMI instead of middle or low.
  • Thorbjornn
    Thorbjornn Posts: 329 Member
    Ginoza wrote: »
    I've just bought a kettlebell and going to pick it up tomorrow, also got the recommended Enter the Kettlebell book, I don't really feel comfortable weight lifting at my gym, their section is really appalling, especially the barbell section, so I figured something I can do in my room will mean I actually do it, instead of putting it off like I had been doing before christmas.

    Look up Tracy Reifkind http://tracysfoodandthought.blogspot.com/ Also, and do not laugh :p the Iron Gym door bar is actually very good. https://www.google.com/search?as_q=&as_epq=Tracy+Reifkind&as_oq=&as_eq=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&lr=&cr=&as_qdr=all&as_sitesearch=&as_occt=any&safe=images&tbs=&as_filetype=&as_rights=&gws_rd=ssl#as_qdr=all&q=iron+gym+pull+up+bar+workout+routine&revid=48767521
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I've had a significant amount of weight to lose, starting at "morbidly obese". I've set several goals, never more than 0.5 pounds per week, though I've exceeded that sometimes with a lot of help.

    I don't know what weight I'll stop at, but my lowest recalled weight was 145, after I had been on Weight Watchers for a year. I was in my thirties then.

    I'd be very happy at 165 even if it is still in the Overweight category.

    My dietitian said she'd be happy if I stayed where I am. I agree. At this weight I am light enough to be active, which I am thrilled about.

    I say all that to point out that goals can be very individualistic, and you can change your goal as you go along.

    I get nervous when someone posts "145 to lose". It will take so long for them to see progress, I worry about them.
  • Ginoza
    Ginoza Posts: 21
    mypersonalfitnessjourney wrote: »
    Back at the beginning of my weight loss journey, I picked my average high school weight as a general "goal weight" parameter. I was extremely body-confident back in high school and very comfortable in my own skin, so I figured being around that weight again would give me the same level of confidence in my body/looks I once had. Now that I have finally reached that weight, I realized it's not about the number on the scale; it's about how I look and feel, regardless of my physical measurements.

    I look and feel a million times better now than I ever did in high school. And my current body, although the same weight as it was when I was 14-15, looks vastly different: much leaner, healthier, and more evenly proportioned. I was thin in high school because I had a fast metabolism, but my poor eating habits caught up to me when I was about 18 and developed thyroid/adrenal/hormone imbalance issues. So even though I was skinny in high school, I was super unhealthy. And now that I'm healthy and nourish my body the way it deserves, there is a very noticeable difference (both internally and externally).

    Although I've reached the "goal weight" I originally set, I know my journey is still far from over. Now that I've reached the conclusion that the physical weight itself isn't nearly as important as I once thought, I've set new goals: to get to the point where I look/feel my best and love what I see in the mirror and how I feel throughout the day. The actual number on the scale is no longer of importance, as my focus is on continuing to heal, improve my health, get more fit/in shape, and tone up (as opposed to merely just "losing weight").

    My advice to you would be to set a preliminary "goal weight" based on what is a healthy range for your body/frame and to base it on the weight you were when you recall being at your healthiest/happiest/most in-shape. And once you reach that goal weight or near it, set new goals for yourself based solely on how you want to look and feel. The number will serve as a good concrete goal throughout the beginning of your journey, and then you can focus on other less solidified goals that are more open to interpretation and subjective to you/your ideal (i.e., "I want to look good naked and like what I see in the mirror" or "I want to be toned, lean, and strong"). Best of luck! xo

    Thanks for the advice! I think this is the main thing, I just want to look good in shorts so that I can get a tattoo that I really want!
  • Ginoza
    Ginoza Posts: 21
    Thorbjornn wrote: »
    Ginoza wrote: »
    I've just bought a kettlebell and going to pick it up tomorrow, also got the recommended Enter the Kettlebell book, I don't really feel comfortable weight lifting at my gym, their section is really appalling, especially the barbell section, so I figured something I can do in my room will mean I actually do it, instead of putting it off like I had been doing before christmas.

    Look up Tracy Reifkind http://tracysfoodandthought.blogspot.com/ Also, and do not laugh :p the Iron Gym door bar is actually very good. https://www.google.com/search?as_q=&as_epq=Tracy+Reifkind&as_oq=&as_eq=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&lr=&cr=&as_qdr=all&as_sitesearch=&as_occt=any&safe=images&tbs=&as_filetype=&as_rights=&gws_rd=ssl#as_qdr=all&q=iron+gym+pull+up+bar+workout+routine&revid=48767521

    My boyfriend actually has one of those! He says it's really good, so I'll have to invest in one when I have some spare money lying around!
  • Thorbjornn
    Thorbjornn Posts: 329 Member
    Ginoza wrote: »
    My boyfriend actually has one of those! He says it's really good, so I'll have to invest in one when I have some spare money lying around!

    Yeah, couple it with the kettlebells and you're ready to rock 'n roll. :) The Iron Gym is anywhere from $19.99 to $29.99 depending on where you get it. The kettlebells are awesome. If you learn to do swings properly (watch Tracy's videos), they are a great whole body and cardio workout. Best of luck. :)
  • Ginoza
    Ginoza Posts: 21
    Thorbjornn wrote: »

    Yeah, couple it with the kettlebells and you're ready to rock 'n roll. :) The Iron Gym is anywhere from $19.99 to $29.99 depending on where you get it. The kettlebells are awesome. If you learn to do swings properly (watch Tracy's videos), they are a great whole body and cardio workout. Best of luck. :)

    Thanks a lot! I'll definitely be watching the video :)

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