I'm about the same, and I didn't even think to ask permission to join the group -- I just went ahead and added myself!!

I think it is totally up to you

JessicaMcB wrote: »

I'm 146 and 5'9" and joined when I was no longer in the overweight category (169). I don't think it REALLY matters though if the group is helpful to you

How long did it take you to get where you are? I'm starting this week at 165 (I've already lost 2.5 lbs) and my go is 145 but I might even keep going after that.

I'm currently 175lb and aiming towards 130lb.

I have around 17 pounds to go

I'm 5ft5 165lbs - with a goal of 150 lbs

I've discovered for myself that weight is not always a reliable goal/guide.
I've only lost about 1.5 kg since working out over the past 18 months (although fitness not weight loss was and remains my goal) yet dropped a size in jeans/shorts/skirts (from 8-10 to 6-8).
Working out (cardio and weights) has certainly improved my body shape and tone yet not drastically reduced my weight (121 lb).

I think it's a self-assessment. I'm 5'2" and 113. That's well within the normal range, but it's a very high weight for me, along with a high body fat percentage. I don't look good, can't fit into most of my clothes, and feel awful about it. Although I'm older and it's much harder to get weight off I need to do something.

irishri wrote: »

I'm over 55, had 2 children and am only 5'2" and weigh 144. Would love to get down to the "ideal" weight for my height at 125 but there's no way at my age. Trying to get healthy and be fit for who I am right now.

Actually, it seems to me that age has less to do with it than motivation and attitude.

One of my best buddies is 55yo, 5'4" and weighs all of a 105lbs. She's underweight according to most scales, but she's also a marathon runner, a triathlete, and a paddleboard racer. She is extremely active (works out most mornings for an hour or more, then goes for a run or paddle later in the day depending on her schedule) which is why she never really gains weight (and I've seen her eat...she doesn't hold back, so she's NOT starving herself).

Right now, I'm 52yo, 5'3", just down to 140 (from 149), and I have no doubt I can get to 120 by December which is my current goal (in spite of being menopausal). I race paddleboards against my friend, and I know if I can drop weight, I can be more competitive with her (right now she beats me by 10-15 minutes in races). I just keep my calories in a deficit and have been consistently losing about .6 - 1.2 pounds a week (4-5 pounds a month). It's slow but do-able.

I believe you can do it...I hope you do too!

I am also post menopausal and am in the category of skinny fat. I am 166 cm 58kg BMI 20.8 but my fat levels put me in the obese range. I have been advised to keep to 1400 cal 40% carbs and30% fat and protein and keep up the weight training with less cardio. I am trying but it takes a lot of time trying to juggle my food to achieve the right macro mix and keep to the calorie limit especially as it is winter here and I am always hungry.