Any other woman 5 feet 3 inches ?
BrookeRunningMom
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Im 5 3 and was 156 11 weeks ago now down to 129. I have 9 more lbs to go but just getting annoyed Im still chunky and I've have had 2 kids one less then 1 year old. So I got saggy skin. Is 120lbs not a good weight for a woman 5 3 should I set a lower goal weight?
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I am 5'3" also. Everybody is different and you have to decide what weight you feel your best at. I am at 130 right now but feel my best at about 115. But again that's just me.2
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120 pounds will look different on different women who are 5'3 depending on how much of it is lean body weight (like muscle) and how much is fat. If you're at a good weight and you still aren't happy with how you look, it may be time to begin resistance training (if you aren't already).4
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Great thank you. Ive been doing cardio and eating less calories and eating healthy. Just incorporated 10 lbs dumbbells and doing lots of the bridge exercise. Just sick of looking at fat!0
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I am a bit shorter (5') and 120 is around the high end of the healthy weight scale for my height. Since you are a little taller, 120 should be perfectly fine for you. Keep in mind it's not all about weight, though, so definitely follow Megan's advice about strength training. Toning/building a bit of muscle, rather than trying to lose more weight, may help tighten your skin or make it far less noticeable.2
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It varies by individual. I'm 5'4, so only 1 inch taller than you. Since I've reached my adult height, my lowest weight was 125 (due to mono). I looked ill (probably because I was ill!) then bounced back up to my normal weight of 135 and was much happier. That was 18 years, 1 husband, and 2 kids ago though
My new goal weight is 145.
Losing weight won't firm up stretched skin, but if there is any fat underneath the skin, it may help it look better. Time helps somewhat. You've lost an average of 2.5 pounds/week - that more than is recommended. Make sure you're eating enough and meeting your nutritional needs, and give your skin some time to rebound.2 -
Im 5 3 and was 156 11 weeks ago now down to 129. I have 9 more lbs to go but just getting annoyed Im still chunky and I've have had 2 kids one less then 1 year old. So I got saggy skin. Is 120lbs not a good weight for a woman 5 3 should I set a lower goal weight?
Wow, that's awesome progress. Congrats. I'm 5'3" and my body type looks pretty bad with anything less than 120. But I have a lot of muscle, so 120 and below starts looking skeletal on me. Pay attention to how you feel, how much you enjoy the lifestyle required to maintain that, and what your body composition is like.3 -
5'3" also. Currently sitting at 142lbs.
I definitely think 120lbs is a reasonable weight for that height - but like others said, it's gonna look different on everyone due to body composition. 120 is within a healthy BMI range.
Once you get down to the final ten pounds, it might be slow going.
I do believe that you lost pretty fast. 156 down to 129 in 11 weeks is 27lbs lost. Maybe you can slow it down for the final ten and work on strength training to prevent further muscle loss.
You're running the risk of skinny fat right now, where you look the same but smaller.2 -
I'm 5'3" and 120 on me looks way too unhealthy. What you should be striving for is where you feel the best. I'm a large chested woman, and therefore I'm lifting weights to develop other areas to get more of an hour glass look. I also do a ton of core exercises. Working on Squats and lunges to develop a butt, and my arms are looking great. So... before you choose the best weight, start thinking of the better tone. I'm well over 120 and am developing lean muscle that doesn't care what the scale says. If you are working on sagging skin, you can work that area, and use lots of lotions as our pregnancies do stretch it out. Don't focus on the scale when it's most likely the muscle tone you are looking for3
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sammyliftsandeats wrote: »5'3" also. Currently sitting at 142lbs.
I definitely think 120lbs is a reasonable weight for that height - but like others said, it's gonna look different on everyone due to body composition. 120 is within a healthy BMI range.
Once you get down to the final ten pounds, it might be slow going.
I do believe that you lost pretty fast. 156 down to 129 in 11 weeks is 27lbs lost. Maybe you can slow it down for the final ten and work on strength training to prevent further muscle loss.
You're running the risk of skinny fat right now, where you look the same but smaller.
Thank you yes exactly i look like a skinny fat lol ! And trying to do more strength training. Though I don't no much about it. I also breastfeed so I think that along with eating healthy Calorie deficit and excersise help me loose weight pretty quickly0 -
Definitely reasonable weight. I am 124 right now trying to get back to 119. Lowest was 114 (during marathon training 3 years ago). Agree with everyone that says to concentrate on firming up.0
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I'm an inch shorter and maintain happily at 128lbs - its a good weight for my build - I have a lot of muscle though
I highly recommend doing strength training, that will really firm up any flabby bits. All the best and congrats on your weight loss to date 1 -
Thank you yes exactly i look like a skinny fat lol ! And trying to do more strength training. Though I don't no mucj about it. I also breastfeed so I think that along with eating healthy Calorie deficit and excersise help me lpose weight pretty quickly
So this is key, actually. If you have a higher bf percentage, you may be able to go lower than 120. I cannot, because at 120, my bf% was down around 15-16 and that's really threshold for me. You *could* go lower but there's no real reason to dip below 15% on purpose.
If you feel skinny fat, now is the time to get a reliable bf% measure and maybe focus on that metric rather than the scale for these last pounds. I also encourage strength training, because it's great for you. Sounds like you're on the right track.1 -
sammyliftsandeats wrote: »5'3" also. Currently sitting at 142lbs.
I definitely think 120lbs is a reasonable weight for that height - but like others said, it's gonna look different on everyone due to body composition. 120 is within a healthy BMI range.
Once you get down to the final ten pounds, it might be slow going.
I do believe that you lost pretty fast. 156 down to 129 in 11 weeks is 27lbs lost. Maybe you can slow it down for the final ten and work on strength training to prevent further muscle loss.
You're running the risk of skinny fat right now, where you look the same but smaller.
Thank you yes exactly i look like a skinny fat lol ! And trying to do more strength training. Though I don't no much about it. I also breastfeed so I think that along with eating healthy Calorie deficit and excersise help me loose weight pretty quickly
Breastfeeding burns a ton of calories. Has a big deficit affected your milk supply at all? How many calories do you eat a day? If it isn't harming milk supply and leaving you wiped, you can keep doing what you're doing but keep in mind that strength training is going to require more fuel.
I guess being a new mom means having a hard time going to the gym but you can start doing bodyweight moves at home.
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Breastfeeding been the same just am loosing supply now because we recently started weaning she will be a year in a week it just gets to much now shes getting older. I dont get away from kids so I purchased treadmill and weights do my excersise at home.0
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I'm 5'3", and personally, I'd love to be 129 lbs. But I'm currently running, and hope to be a *fit* 130 lbs before I decide on losing any more.
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im 5 dt 3 and i like my body at 150-155 because im naturally curvy. Admittedly my goal is 140 but id hate to go to low below that
You must be so tiny 2 -
Im not very small are you maybe taller then 5 3 JaydaMiss ?0 -
Im not very small are you maybe taller then 5 3 JaydaMiss ?
Nah I am just very curvy maybe most my weight sits in thick thighs and big boobs. I have a tiny waist now though its what i started wanting
Pic i took yesterday when i got a new mirror Excuse the mess. Point was i weigh WAY more than you your definatly petite great job Fyi I lost 80 pounds i also have alot of loose skin. Unfortunate isnt it? Battle scars atleast yours are from mommyhood x3 Maybe the loose skin hides how little you are in your mind?
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I'm five 3 and also have about 10 lb to take off. 120 is where I look/feel best. I was there but gained when I was sick for several months.1
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Breastfeeding been the same just am loosing supply now because we recently started weaning she will be a year in a week it just gets to much now shes getting older. I dont get away from kids so I purchased treadmill and weights do my excersise at home.
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
This is a link to a beginners body weight workout you can do at home, if you are interested.
By the way, I think you look great 1 -
I too would upvote the strength training over losing additional weight below 5'3" 120lb. For most people at 5'3", I would guess that a toned >120lb looks better than a scrawny <120lb (but that will vary by person since we all have different builds).1
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Yes, we do have different builds. I'm 5'3" and 111 pounds and do not look scrawny by ANY means. My starting weight was 139 pounds which is a goal weight in and of itself for some people my height. For me personally, 120 pounds is a bit fluffy looking and 130+ is just sloppy looking, so I feel best with my weight between 110 and 115 pounds. I was 107 pounds at one point, but I never even wanted to be that weight and chose to put a few pounds back on. I'll echo the others in here saying that it depends on how you feel. Even five pounds makes a huge difference on people who are 5'3" so reevaluating every five pounds is a good thing.5
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I'm 5'3 and 120. I have gotten down to 112 but 120 seems to be where my body likes to be and I've learned to be okay with that-1
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JaydedMiss wrote: »
Im not very small are you maybe taller then 5 3 JaydaMiss ?
Nah I am just very curvy maybe most my weight sits in thick thighs and big boobs. I have a tiny waist now though its what i started wanting Pic i took yesterday when i got a new mirror Excuse the mess. Point was i weigh WAY more than you your definatly petite great job Fyi I lost 80 pounds i also have alot of loose skin. Unfortunate isnt it? Battle scars atleast yours are from mommyhood x3 Maybe the loose skin hides how little you are in your mind?
Yea you look great i carry weight in my bum and thighs i dont have very big boobs i wish lol !0 -
5'3 club! I was 107 a year ago and now at 117. On my journey to get back to 107. I feltl better about myself when I was 107..
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Time to start strength training and body recomp. 120 is a healthy weight. If you don't like how that fits you turning fat into muscle is the next step. Im 5'3 110-112 and working on that myself.1
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These posts depress me a little. I'm 5'3 and started at 181. I'm currently 144 and my GW is 126 but I'm starting to think this won't be low enough1
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My goal is 120, and im 5"3. But afterwards i plan to strength train and tone up. It all depends on you, i seem to lose weight in my stomach, and keep more weight on my legs. Where as my mom keeps more weight in her stomach so she can easily be better at 115 lbs if she's worrying about a flat belly.0
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I'm 5'1" and will just say that a lot depends on body composition and frame size. You'll know the right weight when you see it. I'm around 118 in my profile picture and today I weighed in at 115.6. I still would like to drop some body fat.
I used to be 5'3" before scoliosis shrunk me to 5'1". I have a large chest, but a smallish frame except for broad shoulders. I can stand to lose more weight. 120 was still too chunky for me.
And yes, lift weights.0 -
These posts depress me a little. I'm 5'3 and started at 181. I'm currently 144 and my GW is 126 but I'm starting to think this won't be low enough
Ditto with the depression! I was reading this thread and thinking about how i am 5'3" and have not been in my 120's since my early teens. I started at 183 pounds and I am now down to 159. My goal is 130. I work out a lot so any lower than that I would have to miserably starve myself while sacrificing muscle. Life to too short for all that.
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