Goal weight still overweight

SarahMorganP
SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone else have a goal weight that still puts them in the overweight category? I am 5'2" and my goal weight is 160lbs. That puts me at overweight, 1lb under being moderately obese. The charts say the highest I should be is 121. I think that is absurdly ridiculous.

I started 12 weeks ago at 235 and am currently 198.

Anyone else have a higher goal weight?
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  • emilysusana
    emilysusana Posts: 416 Member
    My goal is lower than yours, but I don’t think you need to worry about what those charts say. You know your body and will know where you need to be to feel good and be a healthy you. Good luck on your journey!
  • LovelySavannah
    LovelySavannah Posts: 145 Member
    I'm 5'1, 144 lbs and my goal weight is 120. Though you don't have to strictly follow those charts. I think your goal weight is just fine, as long as it works for you, keeps you happy, and makes you a healthier person then do it 😊
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    Oh in that case ignore me. That sucks and I'm sorry.
  • zeejane03
    zeejane03 Posts: 993 Member
    edited February 2019
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  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,092 Member
    My initial goal weight was just to lose 10% from my SW (which was in the Class II Obese range for my height), because I had BP, blood glucose, and cholesterol readings that were all edging toward the point of needing medication, and I repeatedly saw/heard from medical sources that just losing 5% or 10% of your weight could make a difference. I found it so much easier to lose weight using the tools on MFP than it had every been with any other approach I had tried that I just kept going until I had lost 20% (which was the upper end of obese), and went into maintenance mindset, with an upper limit my original GW. I've been happy there, and my BP, blood glucose, and cholesterol have stayed in healthy ranges.

    I don't think you should feel compelled to hit some number on a chart, certainly not because that's what other people say they are doing, although with the health issue you mention that keeps you from exercising, I think it would be a good idea to consult with your doctor/medical team as to whether a lower weight would be better in your circumstances.
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,092 Member
    seltzermint555 wrote: »
    Yeah. I originally thought 220 was a good goal weight for my 307 lb self. Then when I got there, I switched to 180 and thought that might be too small on my wide hipped 5'8" frame. It really wasn't. I have now spent years "maintaining" in the range of 165-180 and for awhile I considered 150 my goal weight. I have never gotten below the 160s (like, I haven't been in the 150s since late elementary school - age 11) and honestly when I was at my very lowest (just a few pounds lighter than 169 where I am right now), I felt like my features looked weird and I had way less libido. So I guess I'll stick with the 160s-170s permanently. Plenty of 5'8" women have way lower goal weights and my weight still puts me in the overweight category on most charts. I am fine with this.

    One thought: a lot of people use terms like heavy, large, overweight when describing those who are obese or even morbidly obese. It sounds a lot nicer. But medically, the actual "overweight" category (not obese) is a far better place to be with far less risk for many issues that are associated with obesity.

    As for worries about being abducted or attacked...I agree that therapy might be an excellent idea for those who are consumed with such concerns. However, I must comment that I have had some (minor) concerns with that myself. I'm tall but when I weighed 250 lb and more (most of my adult life), I always felt like it would be really hard for someone to overpower me. At one time I worked with adults with severe developmental disabilities and I was very good at helping to calm them and block violent actions toward staff or peers. Now, I don't feel I am "weak" (lift heavy things easily for example) and I'm not so small at 169 lb. But my husband can easily pick me up and even though he's joking around, it is a very freaky feeling. My husband's a big guy, muscular at 6'2" and around 240 lb...but it's creepy to think that probably a lot of men even my own size could overpower me. I got in a couple of fights when I was a teenager and I would always be the one to control the outcome due to my size, and ferocity, but mostly size in my estimation. Both times, the other girls were shorter and lighter. Then again, maybe I was just in denial before about my vulnerability to some kind of attack. Who knows. Hoping none of us find ourselves in that situation!

    But, statistically, some of us will.
  • emmylootwo
    emmylootwo Posts: 172 Member
    I don't see a problem at all with your goal weight. You might get there and decide to lose more, you might not. My goal weight as a 5'8'' woman is 160. This is technically on the edge of being overweight, but I've been there before and know I liked being there.
  • rockyhi512
    rockyhi512 Posts: 42 Member
    I too have plans to only gett ing down to 155. I acheived this wieght once before and maintained it for 5 years. All the while i tried to lose more but couldn't. That failure resulted in depression and major weight gain. I would love to have that weight problem again. I looked good and technically felt good except it was considered to be fat (obese). I do not care any more what some index says I should be, instead once i acheive my goal of 155 I plan on enjoying being that weight.
  • kellie7850
    kellie7850 Posts: 50 Member
    I am 5ft 1 and aiming for 140 that’s 10stone. I used happily sit between 9.5 and 10 stone. I will review again nearer to target. When I was 9stone I looked quite ribby

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