What should I set as my goal weight?

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oliviazek1
oliviazek1 Posts: 14
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I'm female, 20, 5 ft 8, at the moment I weigh 194 pounds. I joined mfp 2 days ago.

I'd ideally like to be a UK size 10 (a US size 8)

What should I set as my goal weight?

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  • scotrunner
    scotrunner Posts: 92
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    Hi, you don't say what sort of build you have (wrist size, shoe size etc usually gives you rough idea) but I'd say with your height you would probably be a size 10 at around 10 stone?
  • oliviazek1
    oliviazek1 Posts: 14
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    I have size 7 (UK) feet. No idea about my wrist size!!

    Thank you
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
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    150? Re-evaluate as you get closer.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    im 5 foot 7 , 30 yrs old and im shooting for 125 to 130. that's the bottom of my weight limit. you'd prob be at 130 to 140 but that's just a guess. i wear an 8 now and weigh 156
  • eeeekie
    eeeekie Posts: 1,011 Member
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    I'd say about 140-150 then once you get there if you feel like that's not the right size for you then you can reevaluate your goals.
  • MsFitnFabulous
    MsFitnFabulous Posts: 432 Member
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    I would say get a range of about 10 lbs. Different clothing brands will fit you differently so you wont know for certain that you'll be an 8 or a 10.


    My goal is to get to a weight where I feel like I can maintain. I will probably never weigh 140 and I'm ok with that. As long as you're within a healthy range, that's all that matters.
  • hannah1591
    hannah1591 Posts: 47 Member
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    Im 5'7" and im aiming for 10 stone. But if I get to 11stone and feel happy with that I will try to maintain that weight.

    As long as you are healthy and happy with the size you are then I dont think your ideal goal weight should matter :)
  • linzirussell
    linzirussell Posts: 116 Member
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    Im 5'10 and i wana get to UK size 10 too!:) im 13 stone atm and wear UK 12/14 not sure what weight i need to get to in order to fit into a size 10 though
  • moxley20
    moxley20 Posts: 12
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    hey i'm 5'8" too, im 178 right now and aiming for about 140 - maybe 145 since i plan on gaining lots of muscle! good luck :) but i think 164 is the top end of normal weight for our height so anywhere lower then that is healthy :)
  • rtell
    rtell Posts: 27
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    I am 5'10 was a size14/16 at 11st 12lb, now 10st 4 lb size 12, also size 7 feet fairly small frame, so you may need to go below 140lb to get to a size 10
    I was size 10 as a youngster at about 9st 4lb, but I think sizes may have got a bit bigger over the years?
  • Hayesgang
    Hayesgang Posts: 624
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    I'm 42 - 5'8' and currently weight 144 (from almost 180) and I wear a size 6/8 (not vanity size).

    My current goal is 140 - I still have a little jiggle in my wiggle so I am starting a weight lifting program to build some muscle and be more toned.

    Edit - Size 9 shoe
  • santini1975
    santini1975 Posts: 175 Member
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    I'm 5'7" and started at 188 pounds. If I always looked at the goal weight, I never would have made it. I wanted to weigh 125 and it seemed so far away. I just focused on 10 pounds at a time. Now I'm at 137 and I'm thinking 125 may be too thin for me. Decide what looks good to you as you take off pounds instead of insisting that a magic number on the scale will make you happy :D

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