5'6" Ladies, what is you weight goal?

Right now I"m aiming for 150, and will reassess at that time. I haven't been that little since I was like 14, so I'm not sure what I'll even look like.

I'm aiming for about 120 lb. right now, but I think I could go as low as 115 lb.

I'm aiming for 130, but I might stop higher than that. I'm young (20 years old) and the last time I weighed 130, I wasn't done growing. I'm not sure what my body will look like at that weight. I think I'll end up somewhere in the 130-140 range. I'm pretty athletic (running a half marathon in November) so a lot of that weight is muscle. It really depends on your frame, how much muscle you have, and honestly, how many calories you are willing to maintain on. Your body might not let you get that low. Get to 150 (a healthy weight) and see if you feel like losing more weight.

My initial goal is 185. I remember being a size 9 then. I'm going to post a picture in my profile of me at that weight because it looks a lot smaller than it is. When I showed my kids and a few friends they all said I was too small.

FYI, I'm 225 in my profile pic. Size 14. I maybe be heavy but I love how I carry it.

i'm 162 now, but at the beginning of last year i got down to 145 or so and i was feeling great. i've always had hips and a curvier body type, regardless of how fit i am - i think i'd feel awesome at about 135-140.

Congrats, Chika 1978...you're doing a great job! I'm 5'6", 52 years old, and my goal is also 150. I'll never achieve what I weighed in my 20s, so like you, I'm aiming for a healthy BMI. I also didn't want to set an unrealistic goal that would leave me feeling like a failure. Consider your frame (medium, large...) and what would make you feel and look good. I started May 31st, and have lost a pound a week. I'm learning about portion control, but haven't fully implemented the exercise aspect. You are so on track, that I'm inspired! Thanks!

I totally forgot to put the picture up but it's in my profile now. At the time, like I said I was 185, and I was 19 and hadn't had any children. I was hippy with nice thighs and a big butt--totally OK with me. At 266, that looks too small and I can't imagine being smaller than that so I'm going to get there and decide. I definitely don't want to be smaller than a 9/10.

Chika, I am just about your height and my goal is to maintain between 140 and 150. I don't think it is realistic for me to be below 140. It just isn't my body type and let's face it, I am getting older and I can't have the body I had in junior high. I also am in much better shape now than I was then and I think that is going to make a difference with the scale number.

I am 5'7.5 and weigh 145...I think 150 is a great goal!! it really depends on your frame size..see how you feel when you accompish that and then decide if you want to work on mantainance or go a bit lower!

Right now for 135, close to my original weight.

I totally forgot to put the picture up but it's in my profile now. At the time, like I said I was 185, and I was 19 and hadn't had any children. I was hippy with nice thighs and a big butt--totally OK with me. At 266, that looks too small and I can't imagine being smaller than that so I'm going to get there and decide. I definitely don't want to be smaller than a 9/10.

You look awesome here. I know it's supposed to be about the health and not just the weight; so I amend to say, "You look so healthy and fit here."

i think it's completely doable if that's the range where you want to be, i hear the last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose, which kind of puts me in a difficult spot because i'm 5'7" and currently 146 and my goal weight is 135, once i reach that goal i might shoot for 130 depending on how i feel..i've been as low as 125 last year but i'd be very content to be within 130-135 area

What is your goal and how you came up with your number and any thoughts on mine?

Thanks
~Chika

Hi,

I've wondered this myself. I was 120 through high school and 130 through college. At both those weights I looked too skinny and even got the comments asking if I had an eating disorder. I felt healthiest and looked my best when I was around 145 so that is my goal.

The BMI is flawed, it doesn't take into account body frame or muscle mass. I would use it as a guideline but factor in other variables. I found a site once that took into account all these different things (BMI, hip-to-waist ratio, body frame, etc) and it had my ideal weight at 148. A little more than my target but very close to where I think I look my best. By the way, I have a thin/small frame but I put on muscle easily.

I think the best answer (for your question) is to figure out what weight you feel your healthiest at and go with that (as long as it is withing that healthy weight range).

Before college (about 7 years ago) I weighed about 120. Then throughout college and afterwards I fluctuated anywhere from 130 to 140 lbs. When I started grad school I started eating more healthy and exercising more so right now I'm about 130. I would be delighted to be able to be 120 again but honestly my weight isn't my primary goal here. I want to look more athletic and toned, so at whatever weight that happens at is fine for me!

Right now I weigh 148 and my goal is 130. In my opinion when I weigh right around 125-130 I look and feel my best. I have weighed as little as115 and as high as 178 so know when I feel and look my best.