Women 5'4" (5'3"-5'5") and muscular or close to it (fit) how much do you weigh?

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  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Ultima_Morpha wrote: »
    I'm 5'4, 41 years. This was from December 2016. 146 pounds. 16% body fat (DEXA scan).

    I highly recommend getting a body composition done. It will give you an idea of what is realistic based on your existing lean body mass. I had a goal to get to half (142.5) my original weight...I realized that wasn't realistic after getting the Dexa done without sacrificing muscle mass and just shifted my focus to maintenance and improved physical performance.

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    Very, very impressive! You're where I want to be. It's interesting, I'm 43, 5'6", 130lbs (working to cut down to 125lbs) Would love to have a Dexascan done but for know it's Calipers where I'm at around 19%. Anyway, 125-130lbs is pretty much a good weight for me IMO.


  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    sawyeram wrote: »
    I've always been an active person but this was the first time I actually focused on weightlifting and my progress. My smallest measurement were 39-30-40 (34D) and I am quite happy at this size and shape ... I am also 5'4. I prefer a balance of muscle and curves rather than a super lean look. I am overweight based on the BMI scale but have a perfectly acceptable body fat %.

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    You look healthy to me. May I ask your body fat % or is that too personal? Just curious! You do look healthy right between average and fit.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    Leadfoot_Lewis wrote: »
    Ultima_Morpha wrote: »
    I'm 5'4, 41 years. This was from December 2016. 146 pounds. 16% body fat (DEXA scan).

    I highly recommend getting a body composition done. It will give you an idea of what is realistic based on your existing lean body mass. I had a goal to get to half (142.5) my original weight...I realized that wasn't realistic after getting the Dexa done without sacrificing muscle mass and just shifted my focus to maintenance and improved physical performance.

    zqo7q6pp5fz0.jpg

    Very, very impressive! You're where I want to be. It's interesting, I'm 43, 5'6", 130lbs (working to cut down to 125lbs) Would love to have a Dexascan done but for know it's Calipers where I'm at around 19%. Anyway, 125-130lbs is pretty much a good weight for me IMO.


    27 and jealous lol
  • bowsontoes
    bowsontoes Posts: 44 Member
    5'5'' 124lbs. 31-25-36.5 are my measurements. I lost maybe 3 pounds and recomped over the past 3 months, so far I'm happy with my progress. Looking to to drop more body fat though.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    edited May 2017
    bowsontoes wrote: »
    5'5'' 124lbs. 31-25-36.5 are my measurements. I lost maybe 3 pounds and recomped over the past 3 months, so far I'm happy with my progress. Looking to to drop more body fat though.

    My measurements are a bit different. I was considering trying for a waist of like 24-26in so I might end up heavier than I thought? My measurements at 180lbs and yes I know I'm big are 44-34-44. I know when I was smaller around 150-160 they were around 40-28-40
  • Pid57
    Pid57 Posts: 11 Member
    You sound like me. When I was younger my fit weight was 110. I'm 5'3". Now my fit weight is about 125. Lower than that and I look sick and haggard.
  • NoLimitFemme
    NoLimitFemme Posts: 118 Member
    Verity1111 wrote: »
    sawyeram wrote: »
    I've always been an active person but this was the first time I actually focused on weightlifting and my progress. My smallest measurement were 39-30-40 (34D) and I am quite happy at this size and shape ... I am also 5'4. I prefer a balance of muscle and curves rather than a super lean look. I am overweight based on the BMI scale but have a perfectly acceptable body fat %.

    beforeandafter_zps1d9cafb7_edit_1495678864641_zpsw9bgb4vw.jpg

    You look healthy to me. May I ask your body fat % or is that too personal? Just curious! You do look healthy right between average and fit.

    My lowest percentage checked by my Dr was 24.2% (around the time of this picture).I have what I like to refer to as "cheerleader legs" ... very muscular calf, thighs, and butt plus I'm busty so it evens out. I work out 5-6 times a week doing a combination of cardio, weights, HIIT, and yoga. I'm around 27% right now so I'm working my way back under 25% ... that's typically my summer body. I usually go up to about 30% body fat during the winter. I never go by the BMI scale as body fat percentage is a more accurate representation of my body.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    sawyeram wrote: »
    Verity1111 wrote: »
    sawyeram wrote: »
    I've always been an active person but this was the first time I actually focused on weightlifting and my progress. My smallest measurement were 39-30-40 (34D) and I am quite happy at this size and shape ... I am also 5'4. I prefer a balance of muscle and curves rather than a super lean look. I am overweight based on the BMI scale but have a perfectly acceptable body fat %.

    beforeandafter_zps1d9cafb7_edit_1495678864641_zpsw9bgb4vw.jpg

    You look healthy to me. May I ask your body fat % or is that too personal? Just curious! You do look healthy right between average and fit.

    My lowest percentage checked by my Dr was 24.2% (around the time of this picture).I have what I like to refer to as "cheerleader legs" ... very muscular calf, thighs, and butt plus I'm busty so it evens out. I work out 5-6 times a week doing a combination of cardio, weights, HIIT, and yoga. I'm around 27% right now so I'm working my way back under 25% ... that's typically my summer body. I usually go up to about 30% body fat during the winter. I never go by the BMI scale as body fat percentage is a more accurate representation of my body.

    Thanks for the tips! :)
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    sawyeram wrote: »
    I've always been an active person but this was the first time I actually focused on weightlifting and my progress. My smallest measurement were 39-30-40 (34D) and I am quite happy at this size and shape ... I am also 5'4. I prefer a balance of muscle and curves rather than a super lean look. I am overweight based on the BMI scale but have a perfectly acceptable body fat %.

    beforeandafter_zps1d9cafb7_edit_1495678864641_zpsw9bgb4vw.jpg

    :O you are the same weight as me and only an inch taller, but there is such a huge difference in our mid sections. I've also lost a lot of weight so I have saggy skin. Ugh. I wish I looked like you at this weight! I want to lose another 20-25lbs.
  • Tattooedmom44
    Tattooedmom44 Posts: 93 Member
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    I'm 5 foot 3 with an extremely small frame. I'm around 105 pounds in this picture.
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