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5'8...whats your goal weight?

BrookeMax
BrookeMax Posts: 46
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Im 5'8 and 22 years old. Im trying to decide what a healthy weight is for my goal... I thought there was another post about this but cant seem to find it. Whats your goal?

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  • jrueckert
    jrueckert Posts: 355 Member
    I'm 5'8" and 21 years old! :) When I started at 169, my goal weight was 145. Now that I've hit that, I'm going for 135...but I think I might go for 130! I think that's the lowest though...
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/280315-all-you-5-8-ladies

    Mines is 145.
  • 3Heather24
    3Heather24 Posts: 49
    I don't know what my goal is......I'm 5'7", and used to weigh 130.....and was REALLY SKINNY. Like TOO skinny. I think I'll be happy in another 5-6 lbs (145lbs-ish).
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    The exact same thread was posted this morning:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/280315-all-you-5-8-ladies

    Lots of us taller ladies around!
  • ckncj
    ckncj Posts: 183 Member
    My goal weight is 125 - almost there!!
  • Shweedog
    Shweedog Posts: 883 Member
    I'm 5'7.5". My goal was 135. I am at 131 now and lovin' it!
  • philiphirons
    philiphirons Posts: 34 Member
    Hi

    I am 5'7 (what's an inch right? lol)

    My max weight goal is 154, with 147lbs as my main goal.
  • Beachbean77
    Beachbean77 Posts: 83 Member
    I'm 5'8" as well but bigger framed :( my ideal goal is 150-140... anything below 140 and I start looking like a skeleton.
  • lindsaylove07
    lindsaylove07 Posts: 444 Member
    Mine is 155, but I've never ever been that small, so I have no idea if that is enough weight or too much or how my body will look at the end
  • a_q_u_a_lizard
    a_q_u_a_lizard Posts: 43
    im 5'8 and weigh 177 lb. im aiming for about 155 pounds. if i lost any more i would look sick. i am naturally kinda muscular and have a medium sized frame. its really different for everybody, two people could weigh the same and look really different. good luck=)
  • kristiek7
    kristiek7 Posts: 198
    I'm at 144...........and it feels pretty good........maybe a few more pounds or just a bit more toned.........
  • wadesha
    wadesha Posts: 351 Member
    I'm 5'8 almost 5'9 my goal weight is 140-145
  • chantel14
    chantel14 Posts: 128
    I'm close to 5'8" and 21 years old. My first goal weight was 140 but I'm at 144 right now and want to go lower. So my goal weight is 130 :)
  • mcgwnkrista
    mcgwnkrista Posts: 53
    My ultimate goal weight is 150lbs for me, I think that's pretty ideal for someone who's 5'8" and wants a healthy look.
  • SusanneWhittington
    SusanneWhittington Posts: 339 Member
    when I was 21 with 5'8" I was always between 130 and 135, though I felt better with 135, with 130 I often got dizzy and had to fight low blood pressure. But it depends on your body, my friend was same tall but weighed 140 and looked leaner than me.
  • ocampbell3
    ocampbell3 Posts: 9
    I was teeny in the middle with a big chest and butt in Junior High at 135. But we never ate. At high school I was much more active but still skinny. 145. I went to college and the highest I've ever been is 192. It really shows in my face and belly, though, and I wear about the same size. I've only been a 11-14 my whole life. I'm trying to stay away from the 16 now. :) I think 165 is my goal weight for now.
  • AmberMagdalena
    AmberMagdalena Posts: 461 Member
    Hi

    I am 5'7 (what's an inch right? lol)

    An inch can be a lot :laugh: :laugh:
  • kfitz10103
    kfitz10103 Posts: 354
    I'm 5'9" and mine is 148. It was my lowest weight in my adult life.
  • AFitasticYou
    AFitasticYou Posts: 170
    I'm 5'9". My goal is 145 lbs. But I think it's going to need to be re- evaluated! I'm 6lbs away from my goal, and I think I'm going to want to loose more. I'm thinking 140 lbs. Not sure if I would want to go any lower than that. We will see!
  • dani921
    dani921 Posts: 8
    I'm 5 8 1/2 and I was 141 in high school and near emaciation, so the goal is 145 bc I think even if I was the same weight I'd never look that small again.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I am 5'73/4" My goal is 135lbs but my real goal is to be defined and get rid of as much cellulite as possible. I want that line on the side of my thigh and i want some abs popping and amazing arms that are a bit intimidating to men. lol I also want strength so i can kick but if needed.
  • ArchyJill
    ArchyJill Posts: 548 Member
    I'm 5'8", 35 yo, and my goal is 20% body fat....weight becomes kinda meaningless when you have lean muscle mass :)
  • aprylkemper
    aprylkemper Posts: 123 Member
    I'm 5'8 and I thought that my goal weight was 140. I am at 150 now and can fit into a size 4 dress - I have been working with lots of weights too though so the weight comes in a smaller, tighter package :smile:
    I am not sure that I will make it down to 140 without looking too thin so I am aiming for 144 now (which would be 50 lbs total) and if I get there, anything extra will be icing on the cake.

    I'd say set a flexible goal, knowing that you might not have to make it all the way there to be really happy with how you look.
  • Aireyma
    Aireyma Posts: 55
    I'm 5'9 and im aiming for 145 but I'll settle for 155!!
  • moriaht
    moriaht Posts: 251 Member
    I'm 5'8 and im 166 right now and at 164 im "normal" BMI. But my goal is 135. I have never been that thin before so I have no idea how that will look. I'm very curvey and when I was 150 people told me i was skinny all the time so 135 might be pushing it but I would like to try.
  • SpaceMarkus
    SpaceMarkus Posts: 651
    I'm 5'10" shooting for 170. Though I'm more concerned with getting down to about 8% body fat than actual weight.
  • Kathy_Noring
    Kathy_Noring Posts: 143 Member
    I think 150, but I will reassess as I get close to that.
  • Madrow
    Madrow Posts: 62
    I'm 5'8", 30 years old, and my goal weight is 140 lbs. my frame is a small-medium size with my shoulders and hips at a medium build but my wrists at a small build. I could try to go smaller but want to see how a toned 140 looks and feels first.
  • Alittlebitmessy
    Alittlebitmessy Posts: 4 Member
    I am 5'8" and currently weight 123-122. My goal weight is arou.nd 115 or 117. I have a small frame, and I dont look thin at 123, so I was hoping to get my measurments down. Right now I am at 31-26-38. {i have small hips but a big butt} I wanna get to 31-24-35
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    I'm 5'8" and 114lbs right now. Ultimately I'd like to get up to 125 at the very least, but really just as big as possible while staying lean. If I could get up to 150lbs or more with <15% body fat I'd be very happy. I know realistically that this will take years but I put on mass at a decent rate.
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