How much should I weigh?

saundts
saundts Posts: 51 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am 42 male with a height of 5'9". I always been overweight all my life. Currently, I am 247lb., I just lost 23 pounds in the last 5 weeks and was wondering, what should be my end Ideal weight loss goal. Please help!!!

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  • markrgeary1
    markrgeary1 Posts: 853 Member
    I am 5'9" too.

    Your BMI tops out around 170 #. I used two criteria, a normal BMI and off the rack jeans. I hit 165 and 32" waist, done.
    Some of its based on your build etc. BMI isn't perfect but it is an OK place to start.


    Congratulations on your loss.
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,912 Member
    edited March 2017
    All that is so individual, though I agree you could start with the BMI chart and see how that goes. Just realize it may be unrealistic depending on your body type/composition. My husband is 48, 5'8" and had gotten up to 224 lbs in August. He's currently down to 197, 33" waist jeans, and looking good. His "normal" BMI tops out around 165 but I think that's really unrealistic for his build and amount of LBM (big bone structure and a lot of muscle). His goal is 190. When he gets there, he'll re-evaluate.

    Congrats on the 23 lbs lost so far!
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