How much should I weigh

tinkerbellang83 wrote: »

The BMI range is a perfectly good start point for the majority of the population of Western countries. It doesn't apply well to everyone, but those people know who they are (people who intentionally have more muscle i.e. athletes and people who have been specifically strength training usually would be above the top end and there are outliers who may not fit the general statistics), however, it doesn't sound like you tick the outlier or bodybuilder boxes.

Perhaps just aim at the top end of the BMI range (which for your height is 140lbs) and see how you feel along the way, there's nothing to stop you changing it lower or higher later.

I initially set mine for the top end of the BMI chart but I do have a lot of muscle from strength training, rowing and swimming, so after losing half of the weight I intended to, I since changed it to around 15lbs above the top end of the BMI range for my height, because that's what feels right for me.

agree with this. BMI is a great benchmark to start with (getting into normal). It's where i started then aimed for the middle of normal but will see where i finalize.

also, a chat with your doctor.

This is a good question. My daughter is barely 5 1 and she weighs between 120 and 125. She looks great and wears size zero to four, depending on the fit. I am 5 3 and would LOVE to weigh 160. I’ve gotten down to 163 before and felt great. That was about a size 12 for me. Im at 197 right now and want to get to 180. That’s my first goal. Then I’ll reassess and go from there.
My son is 5 7 and weighs 195 pounds. He is in the army and is at his peak performance on all fitness tests. He’s all muscle. Always has been. My kids are healthy and fit, but their BMI doesn’t conform to standard. Research the “science” behind BMI and you won’t be so impressed. My doctor told us our son’s BMI was too high when he was younger. I asked him - how do you propose I get him to lose all that muscle? Have you tried to pinch his skin? Used a caliper? There’s no fat to lose. His nutrition was always great - lots of lean protein, fruit , veggies, and whole grains. He always ate my healthy food and I had to buy doubles so I didn’t run out. He had to get down to 140 for one wrestling season and he was miserable all year because the only weight he could lose - aside from water, was muscle. Yet his BMI was “normal.”
If I went lower than 160, the loose skin would start to be a problem and my self esteem would suffer. It’s better to take your start weight, your goals, and your health into account. Maybe set a first mini goal, reach that, then reassess.