5'9" women, what is your goal weight?

Greenwaterwhitesand
Greenwaterwhitesand Posts: 16 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I don't know what my actual goal is. I'm more focused on feeling better about myself and being healthier than on a particular #. I also go by clothing size. I'm already a rather small clothing size (size 2) but I have lots of flab and need to tone. Hard to believe but it's true. I have terrible eating habits which I am trying to correct soon. So for you guys out there with similar stature, if you had to pick a number goal weight what would that number be for you, personally? :)
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  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    I'm 5'8", but my build sounds different than yours - larger. My goal is 135-140 lbs which would put me at a size 10 to 8. I look pretty good at that size. I don't think I could physically get into a size 2 no matter what I lost because I have a broad build for a girl (dad played pro football as a defenisve tackle).

    Size 2 is pretty small for 5'9". I would consider a good exercise and weight lifting program to build lean muscle to replace any flab. If you build muscle and don't worry about losing, I bet you would look fantastic!

    If you do that, make sure you are eating plenty of protein so you don't end up burning muscles when you work out.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited July 2015
    Size 2?! What do you weigh? Egads, I'm not even dreaming of size 2.

    I'm a little under 5'9", with smaller bones. I'm thinking somewhere between 125 and 135 when I'm done. I can see forty more pounds coming off. I'm bouncing between 165 and 170 right now and wearing 12s (Ms and Ls) comfortably, so I don't think I'll be anywhere near a 2.

    I started in size 3X and 24 solidly, so even where I am makes me happy. I don't care how low I go, size-wise.

    If you're in a 2 and think you're "flabby" try lifting weights or something. You don't need to lose weight.
  • ekcarman
    ekcarman Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 5'9" and am currently at 150 after putting on some office weight. I'm hoping to get back down to 135. That would put me at size 0 (for reference). I'm currently a size 4.
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  • Kellyymcd
    Kellyymcd Posts: 19 Member
    edited July 2015
    I'm 5 9.5 I have been as low as 155 (barely ate anything due to add medications) and felt too thin. I'm happiest at 180 so I can keep the boobs and but butt have a trim waist. I couldn't imagine weighing 140 but everyone feels comfortable at a different weight.
  • glassofroses
    glassofroses Posts: 653 Member
    I'm 5'9 and I want to get back down to 155. Any less and I wouldn't look healthy.
  • Red3151969
    Red3151969 Posts: 2 Member
    edited July 2015
    I am 5'7 and have never been a size 2. I want to get back down to 135 which would bring me to a size 4 or 6. The smallest I have ever been is a size 4. Currently I am barely a size 10.
  • HealthyHappy619
    HealthyHappy619 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm 5'9" and I plan to transition to maintenance when I hit around 145lbs. That will probably put me in a size 8/10?
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Im 5'8,135lbs, size 4. If you dont need to lose alot of weight , but want a toned look then start a lifting program. Google nrol or stronglifts.
  • newblue95
    newblue95 Posts: 53 Member
    I'm 5'8" and currently a size 4 or a roomy 6. I weigh about 145 but want to be closer to 130
  • Shawna_L
    Shawna_L Posts: 9 Member
    I'm 5'9" with an hourglass figure. I've experienced each of the following sizes....

    Size 12 165-175 lbs
    Size 10 155-165 lbs
    Size 8 145-155 lbs* This is my happy place where I typically look and feel my best.
    Size 6 135-145 lbs
    Size 4 125-135 lbs
    Size 2 115-125 lbs
    Size 0 Under 115 lbs
  • withoutasaddle
    withoutasaddle Posts: 191 Member
    I'm 5'9" 128ish now size 5-7 with wide bony hips- it would pretty much e impossible for me to go below a 3 I think. I don't really have a 'goal weight'- I just want to get rid of thigh fat.
  • sthoms2
    sthoms2 Posts: 41 Member
    I'm 5'9" and I would like to get down to 155. I'm currently a little over 160. I mostly want to tighten up. I don't think I have even been a size 2.
  • sthoms2
    sthoms2 Posts: 41 Member
    And I'm a size 8. I want to stay that size but I would like it to fit a little better.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    150
  • wanttobefit300
    wanttobefit300 Posts: 157 Member
    I'm 5'8" and I don't think I could get into a size 2 when I was 10 years old! I wore a size 14 at 120 lbs (think Twiggy in a cinch belt) and a size 14 when I was 145 lbs. Believe me, I looked and felt a whole lot better at 145 lbs. You need weight training to bulk up the muscles some and lose the flab, not to lose weight.
  • JustChristy79
    JustChristy79 Posts: 156 Member
    My goal weight, where I look & feel my best, is 155. That puts me in a size 6/8. Hope to be there again soon! : )
  • firstsoprano4him
    firstsoprano4him Posts: 5 Member
    Wow...I feel good...not! My goal is to get to 200 pounds. I'm 283 right now and I have a very large bone structure. I'm a size 22 right now, I'd be happy just to get to a size 14-16. *sigh*
  • goal_girl_35
    goal_girl_35 Posts: 5 Member
    edited July 2015
    I'm 5'8.5" and currently around 150 (size 8). I think I look best at around 140, which is a size 6 (or occasionally a 4) for me.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    I'm 5' 9.5" (175 cm) and am aiming for the dead centre of my height's Healthy BMI range: 148 lb / 67 kg.

    I'll be happy hovering at +/- 5 lbs either side.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'm 5'8 and at maintenance around 160lbs which makes me a size 4-8 US (8 -12 UK), dependent on brand and I love my body now

    weight means nothing, I clearly scale weight much more than many here ... but my body is tight and taut cos muscles ... it's how you feel and look
  • North44
    North44 Posts: 359 Member
    I'm 5'8" and my goal is 140. I'm almost there now and a U.S. size 6 or 8.
  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
    I'm 5'9" and 128lbs, but my bodyfat ratio is outta control. I don't care what number I reach so long as I can cut the jiggle and get some muscle definition.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    and once again proof that scale weight means diddly squat and it's all about the body composition
  • soapsandropes
    soapsandropes Posts: 269 Member
    I am 5'10" and my goal weight is 150 lbs. Even in high school when I was 130 I wore a size 8, so much about how clothing fits is how you are built (and how much muscle you carry around).
  • ncbeachybum
    ncbeachybum Posts: 107 Member
    Wow, we are all over the place. I am 5'9" with a medium size frame. I wear a size14 jeans and large/xlarge tops. I am 215 lbs right now...I literally just weighed. My goal is 175, which is my happy place and puts me comfortably in a size 8 jean and medium top. Any lower than that and I will just look sick. I haven't been a size 2 since the 4th grade.
  • dawnsnarks
    dawnsnarks Posts: 101 Member
    I'm 5'8" and 126, but wear anything from a US 4 to 8, depending on brand. I will never get to a smaller size than a 4 no matter my weight because I have stupid short torso, no waist to speak of and 'child bearing' hips. I hear burlap sacks are primed for a comeback.
  • rats2010
    rats2010 Posts: 79 Member
    Wow.. I'm 5'8 @331lbs right now and would just be happy to get to 250. I have a large bone structure though and look sickly at 200. I couldn't even imagine less than 200. :(
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I am 5'9 and as of this morning at 159lbs (up 4lbs water weight from an awesome weekend of drinkies and hot tub fun!)

    My goal is 140lbs.
  • SharronRiddleHoudek
    SharronRiddleHoudek Posts: 17 Member
    I'm 5'10, and I was 234 when I started. I'm 222 now after 20 days, and my goal weight, where I feel the healthiest, is around 150, at a size ten. I went down to a size 5 once in my life, but with my wide hips and shoulder, I looked emaciated. 10 is a good size for me. To everyone starting from a higher weight, go you! Seriously, you are starting on a journey that will make you feel better physically and mentally. Don't be discouraged by numbers. Just keep going - you can do it!

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