what weight should i be aiming for? (5"6)

maxinethestrange
maxinethestrange Posts: 146
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
for those who have seen me on here know I am pretty over weight , classed as obsese 186 pounds but am the same mesurments as people who are 40 or so pounds lighter

chest - 41
waist 31
hips- 39

I want to be healthy and look good , 5"6 girls what are you aiming for ?

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  • BuddhaBabeee
    BuddhaBabeee Posts: 105
    Any weight you want. I'm aiming for 140.
  • mags2504
    mags2504 Posts: 275
    I'm 5ft6 too. Started at 193lbs, now at 172. Hoping to get down to about 140. If I get there I'll be well pleased.
  • chic_mama_25
    chic_mama_25 Posts: 90
    I am 5'6 and currently 133 lbs, measure 35/28/39

    Aiming for 120lbs, measuring 33/24/36 (What I measured when I was 120 before)

    Any less than 120 and I start to look too skinny.

    I have got quite a bit of muscle though.

    Hope that helps!
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    I'm 5'6'' and currently about 128 pounds. My original goal weight was 125, but I'm quite happy at 128 actually, especially now that I'm really starting to see in my body. I've been putting a lot of work into weight training and HIIT and really starting to see results in my muscle definition and general leanness.
  • ohdear1986
    ohdear1986 Posts: 110 Member
    my goal weight is 133 (currently 126) my stats are
    5ft 7", 36-28-34 (big chest, ok waist and tiny hips)

    when i was 248lb my hips where only 41" but my stomach was 46" and so was my chest! upside down traffic cone apparently.
  • anu_6986
    anu_6986 Posts: 702 Member
    I am 5'6" and I have roughly set it to 136lbs. But Its upto you, I would say stop losing when you are comfortable with your body.
  • wendyannie1976
    wendyannie1976 Posts: 205 Member
    i'm aiming for 130lbs, but the last 12 don't want to shift so at my chrrent 142lbs i'm 34-27-35 but mainly muscle with a body fat of 15.4%, 130lbs is my happy (head) weight, being body dismorphic i only ever see a fat person reflecting back :-(

    everyone is different get to the weight where you are happy because you are all that matters at the end of the day x
  • amberwaves74
    amberwaves74 Posts: 32
    I'm 5'6" too. I checked the BMI calculator and it gave a broad "Healthy BMI" range from about 115-155. I'm aiming for 145 because that's when I'm a size 8 and I like to still have some curves.
  • TinaS88
    TinaS88 Posts: 817 Member
    Anywhere between 120 and 150 I would say. 154 is considered "overweight though".

    I am ALMOST 5'6'' and my goal is to be about 130-134 lbs.

    Also, for most you want to shoot and have your BMI to be over 18 but under 25.
  • sculptandtone
    sculptandtone Posts: 300 Member
    There are so many factors. Height is only one. An ideal weight for 5' 6" woman literally ranges from 110 to 150 depending on your frame and how much muscle you have. I bet there are many women who are over 150 and at a perfectly healthy weight too. There's no idea number. have you body fat measured. that's far more accurate at guaging your health than a scale number.
  • snoopybing
    snoopybing Posts: 19 Member
    I'm also 5"6 and the last time I was happy with my body I was 133 lbs, but I'll be happy if I get under 140.

    But it is really up to you. If you feel happy and healthy, then that's all that matters really. :)
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