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5' 8" Whats your goal weight?

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  • obrienalana
    obrienalana Posts: 19 Member
    Thanks for all the replies! Youve definately given me a clearer view of what my goal should be..
    and thats to take it one step at a time.. ill aim for 160, then 150.. then 140...
    Im all about feeling strong and healthy, not about being rake thin and weak, so i think ill keep goin with what im doing,
    which is work out (cardio and light weights and running) and trying to eat less and more healthy!

    Good luck to everyone ;)
  • Lainn
    Lainn Posts: 281 Member
    I am 5'8" and I put my goal weight as 130lbs. Before I got heavy I weighed 145lbs and I remember thinking I should lose at least 10lbs. But after seeing other peoples posts I am wondering...is that too low?
  • AmyMW7
    AmyMW7 Posts: 364 Member
    i'm a closer to 5'9" and just hit my goal weight of 150 TODAY!!!

    but now i'm thinking i would like to get to about 140 or 145.

    I'm a size 8, but my pants are a little tight, so it would be nice to be comfortable in a size 8!
  • caitlinmaryjean
    caitlinmaryjean Posts: 15 Member
    Im 5'10 160lbs. my goal is 150! i just gotta stop drinking starbucks 2 times a day.... lol
  • Nichole1981
    Nichole1981 Posts: 65 Member
    Im 5'8" and I started at 196lbs and I am currently at 163lbs. My first goal was 165lbs but now I want to get down to 156lbs. That would be a 40lb loss and I think I would be the most comfortable at 156lbs. We will see when I get there!! :wink:
  • sdgirl22
    sdgirl22 Posts: 225 Member
    I'm 5'8", started at 178. my first goal was 155, and I recently hit that and decided to keep going. i think the mini-goals helped me. my goal is between 135-140, but I'll stop once I get to the BF% that's im comfortable with. just have to maintain the diet for that!
  • lialuck13
    lialuck13 Posts: 58
    I'm about 5'8" 1/2... haha. My goal is 135 :)
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I'm 5'8" and my goal is 160 only because that gets me right inside the normal BMI range. My lowest adult weight that I remember was 180 when I was in my mid-20s, and I liked the way I looked and felt great at that weight, although my face looked too thin in pictures. I wasn't exercising then like I am now, so I should probably get a BF% done when I get closer to goal. I guess that makes a difference, too? According to the CDC's BMI calculator, 122-164 is a normal range for 5'8". I would look sick at 122, and not in a good way! :smile:
  • garn1232
    garn1232 Posts: 79
    5'8" and 250 right now. My goal is 190.
  • hamp8891
    hamp8891 Posts: 15 Member
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  • rebeccap13
    rebeccap13 Posts: 754 Member
    I am 5'8" and currently at 174, my goal weight is 145 to 150.
  • AiJahya
    AiJahya Posts: 84 Member
    I'm 5'9" and my goal is 145. Right now I'm just shooting for 150 with 22% body fat.
  • MaggieMay131
    MaggieMay131 Posts: 211 Member
    I'm 5' 9" and want to be 150 but not so worried about it. I am lifting heavy and am more impressed with the inches flying off! Loving how muscles look and my new strength. Keep on keeping on! CW is 161 and I am in a size 8 pants, so pretty cool!

    Same for me pretty much. Just over 5'9", CW is 155. Want to be 150 but not really terribly worried about it - also lifting heavy and right now I figure I can lift more than ever before and am wearing smaller clothes. I'd rather focus on lowering my body fat % a couple points.
  • joyfulnoise100
    joyfulnoise100 Posts: 56 Member
    As several people have already mentioned, your specific body type will make a huge difference in what's best and healthy for you. I thought I'd want to shoot for the lower end of the healthy range, but when I was at 150 a couple of years ago, my body was really happy and I was solidly in a size 10. I am currently 189 and have a goal of 150. Once I get there, I can reevaluate and see how my body is responding.

    Good luck!
  • GloriaPenguin
    GloriaPenguin Posts: 35
    Just wondering any ladies (or men!) that are on the taller than average side... havent figured what my GOAL weight is...
    Im currently just under 168.. im seeing 140pounds as a good starting point tho :)

    I'm 5'8, 168 too and trying to get down to 140!
  • LissaAlice
    LissaAlice Posts: 10
    My goal is 120!
  • mschold
    mschold Posts: 6
    AT 5'7", I am currently 155, which is a healthy weight for me. But I'd like to get to 145 so I can wear the clothes in my closet!
  • kailisa2000
    kailisa2000 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm 5'8' (34 years old) and my first goal is around 155. Once I get there I will have to reevaluate and see how I look/feel. I've never been that "small" before so I can't really predict how I will wear my weight :)
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    I was thinking along the same lines, 147. What was your starting weight and where are you now? I've just joined today weighing 217 so I have a hell of a lot to lose and want to lose it as quick as possible - so sick of being fat!
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Well done for the weight loss! How long did it take you and what did you do? I'm just starting and need to lose about 60-70lbs. A lot I know but it's got to come off!
  • rebecca_d35
    rebecca_d35 Posts: 131
    Im 5'10 160lbs. my goal is 150! i just gotta stop drinking starbucks 2 times a day.... lol

    I have the exact same stats. Would love to be 140 but would be happy with 145. I need to stop snacking constantly after I get home from work. Good luck to you, twin!
  • joann
    joann Posts: 624 Member
    I am 5'9" and would like to be at 180. I was actually down to 170 and the Dr. told me not to lose anymore I was too thin. I have been heavy my entire life so when I did get that low I had alot of extra skin, so who know really how much the extra skin weighed? I would be happy in a size 12 and look good in them..
  • vespa0331102
    vespa0331102 Posts: 1
    I'm 4'11.5" yes, I still count that half inch just because I'm petite. I weight 115 and my ideal weight would be 105. I fluctuate between 110-120 and since I'm directly in the middle and I've been able to control that for a few months. So I think if I can push for 105 and get their before the middle of February which I think is a good goal.
  • PurpleCoookie
    PurpleCoookie Posts: 334
    About 5'9 and my goal is between 160-165
  • yoshi91610
    yoshi91610 Posts: 177 Member
    I am close to 5'8 (really depends I've been told I am 5'6 :noway: and told I was 5'9 again :noway: so I figure I am 5'7 1/2 to 5'8 if I am standing up straight) My goal weight is 135-140
  • fameyjo
    fameyjo Posts: 14 Member
    I'm 5'10 and I'm longing for the scale to read 135. I have no real shape, and every extra pound ends up on my stomach and chin. :o) I just want to wear pants without a muffin top... :o)

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  • cecilia0909
    cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
    I am 5'8" and my goal weight is 145
  • grimms11208
    grimms11208 Posts: 146 Member
    I am 5'9" and my goal is 145, when reached I will reassess. Hoping to get there by the end of May.
  • sabina2012
    sabina2012 Posts: 19 Member
    I am 5 9 and also starting with 165. I made my goal to be 150 as a starter -w ill see what future brings:
  • mysti00
    mysti00 Posts: 32
    Was 130, then i decided to up it to 140, now that I'm 140 i'm thinking 135 so I have a little room for fluctuation.
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