5'6 ladies, what is your goal/maintenance weight?

gettingfitter777
gettingfitter777 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone,

I'm 5'6 female, 31 and have lost 40 lbs so far and am now technically in the "healthy" range by the american BMI chart. But I believe the healthy weight for me is lower than what's i'm at now.
Please share your goal weight, or what weight are you maintaining at.

I find that I struggle to figure out what weight feels the most comfortable for me.

Thanks so much!
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  • mbeuchert24
    mbeuchert24 Posts: 204 Member
    My goal is approximately 160, I’m at 250 now, so we’ll just see how it goes. My first goal is to get down to 200
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    mbeuchert24 wrote: »
    My goal is approximately 160, I’m at 250 now, so we’ll just see how it goes. My first goal is to get down to 200

    You and me both! Started are 252 and at 244 wanting to get to 200 and go from there
  • changeconsumeme
    changeconsumeme Posts: 229 Member
    145 is my goal
  • keto_strong
    keto_strong Posts: 32 Member
    I agree that shooting for a specific number on the scale is tricky. In my twenties 125-130 was a comfortable weight for me although I was a fat skinny person if you know what I mean. Now that I've gained muscle I'm guessing 140 may be what works although I won't know until I get there.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    im 5'6 1/2 43 and my goal is 140. my maintenance at the moment is around 2200 calories.Im about 173(gained 10 lbs in the last year).
  • carolann_22
    carolann_22 Posts: 364 Member
    edited November 2017
    I was pretty happy and a size 6 in department store clothes at 155. At 150 my doctor said too thin. I am also large framed and was heavy lifting, I was in GOOD shape. Sigh.
  • RA60172
    RA60172 Posts: 137 Member
    I'm 5'5" with a goal of 140. Started at 230 and currently sit in the 160-165 range.
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    5’6 weigh 130 now, goal is to be back down to 125 with a 5 lb leeway
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    Hello! I am 5'6". I started at 227 and am now 179. My mini goal is 155 in normal BMI range but I suspect my final weight will be 140. I am curvy so 140 will look very thin on my frame. I haven't been that weight since freshman year old college!
  • DmaMfz
    DmaMfz Posts: 125 Member
    5’6”
    Current 127
    Goal 117 with 3 lb leeway

    Gained 10 lbs a little over a year ago, apparently break up diet was the opposite for me. Now just wanting to get back to myself, and clothes for that matter.
  • branjovanovic
    branjovanovic Posts: 5 Member
    5.6. I am currently 153 lbs but my goal is to get to 140 or a bit lower than that if possible.
  • gettingfitter777
    gettingfitter777 Posts: 11 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    There is a difference between "healthy" weight and "vanity" or "personal preference". "No", to the bold part. You ARE at a healthy weight, that is a FACT, not based on your opinion. You might not be at your vanity weight, but you are at a "healthy" weight as you report per BMI.

    It is well-known that there is much debate around the BMI charts. For one, there is no universal BMI chart, for instance you can look up BMI charts for other parts of the world and they have some drastic differences with the American one. So no, it's not a fact that I am in a healthy range.
  • mlinci
    mlinci Posts: 402 Member
    I'm 5'5.5 and maintaining at about 137-139lbs, down from a starting weight of 185. I'm happy with that weight and wear UK size 10/ American size 6. My hips are still a bit wide for my liking (38.5 inches or so), but it's the way I'm built and I don't think I can spot reduce.
  • Makeitso39
    Makeitso39 Posts: 51 Member
    edited November 2017
    I'm 40 years old, 5'6" and personally am happiest at 130-133. I've been 125 before, got a lot of 'concerned' comments and felt myself that I was too skinny. I'm currently 137-139 and really don't like that extra 7lbs.
    It's all down to personal preference, hope you find and reach your goal!

  • cs2thecox
    cs2thecox Posts: 533 Member
    edited November 2017
    I'm 5' 5.5" and I hover somewhere around 60kg (132lb). I'm lean though... American Eagle size 2 jeans, size 4 most other US bottoms, generally size 10 UK tops (British but my American trousers currently fit best!)
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I'm maintaining around 145 lbs. This is higher than what I used to maintain before gaining weight, but I'm older now and feel fine at this higher weight.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    I'm 5'7" and 29. Highest weight was around 155-160lbs. Currently at 150lbs and hoping to reach 130lbs for my wedding in May.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    I'm 5'6" and 43 years old. My original goal weight was 150, and I'm 6lbs away. I'd like to get closer to 145 at some point, but really no rush. It's a better running weight for me. I think I'd look too thin any lower than 145. I'd be fine being heavier if I gained some muscle. I supposed I'd have to lift heavy stuff instead of run to get there, but I'll figure it out.
  • magster4isu
    magster4isu Posts: 632 Member
    I'm 5'6". My starting weight was 270.8 and I am currently at 166.8. I set my goal at 145.8. When I hit this point (and probably before that) I will shift my focus from looking at my weight to BF% and recomp. That's my current plan, but I have changed my goal several times on my journey everytime I have changed my mind of what I think is possible.
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