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5'6 Girls what weight do you want to be?

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  • mrsambitious
    mrsambitious Posts: 40 Member
    I'm 5'6 , Small waist, curves at the bottom. I think I would be comfortable at 135-140
  • bb0322
    bb0322 Posts: 11
    115lbs.
    It seems like I'm at the lower end of the spectrum here? My heaviest was 159, lightest 117. Still had extra insulation at 117 though so 115 would be good.
  • steffschick
    steffschick Posts: 4
    I'm 5'5 and I'm 142 with a small frame. I just want to fit in pants I bought 6 months ago that no longer fit.
  • Tiffanyluvsaaron
    Tiffanyluvsaaron Posts: 219
    Im 5'5 1/2 and I want to weigh 135. I like a little meat and curves. I just want to be healthy and have some abs and feel good about myself :D
  • maliceinw0nderland
    maliceinw0nderland Posts: 6
    I'm 5'7, I want to be 95 pounds.
  • NessasMommy081311
    NessasMommy081311 Posts: 122 Member
    I started out at 195, now down to 184ish. I'd like to get to 125-135. But I'd be perfectly happy weighing more if I'm toned with a flat stomach before then. :) Add me if you'd like. It's awesome seeing people of similar height and starting weight with similar weight loss goals. :)
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    I am 5'7 ½ and I am 112 :) I just want to maintain my current weight.
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    Was 166
    Now 126
    Goal 118
    I am 5' 6"
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    I always feel like the odd one out on posts like this...my goal is 160(or in the 160s..) I'm currently at 169(down from 235!) :)
    I have a larger frame, and I just don't see the need for myself to reach anything lower...I want to live, and enjoy eating still! :)

    I'm with you. My goal is 150 (I started at 265 and am currently 227.) I hope to settle on a fairly muscular 150-160.
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    120...I'm I between 125 and 122 currently...
  • naomisl
    naomisl Posts: 1
    I'm 5'6 and weigh 105lbs right now, but I have anorexia. A healthy weight is about 115lbs
  • tataliciousd89
    tataliciousd89 Posts: 465
    I'm 156 give or take a few ounces right now. Started out at 182.2 two months ago with a goal of 140. Now I'm thinking 130, because 140 will get here too fast.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    5 foot 6.5 here ;)
    im shooting for anywhere between 180 and 160.. 180 is my main goal for now, since ive never been lower than that in my adult life. 160 is the absolute lowest i can picture myself, so we'll see how i feel when i get there.
  • zanmarie
    zanmarie Posts: 61 Member
    Interesting thread. I'm amazed at how low some people want to go. I once got down to ~135, with a lot of exercise and restrictive dieting. It didn't last long. I've never been less than that since maybe 8th-9th grade, and I was shorter then.

    I think I'd like to be about 140 pounds. I'm not sure if that's realistic though. More likely is probably 150-155, as I was this weight for a few years at HS graduation and after (20 years ago). I have a small frame but relatively wide hips. I can't even fathom what I would look like at <130 pounds or smaller than size 8-10.
  • EmiliaWhite
    EmiliaWhite Posts: 19
    I was originally thinking around 135, but I just had my body composition measured this morning (using a hydrostatic tank - super cool!) and I found out that 124.3lbs of my current 163.5lbs is actually lean mass (muscle, organs, etc. - not fat), so I'm thinking 135 would be crazy if I'd like to keep my current muscle mass.

    So maybe more like a well-toned 145 - 150? Even in that range I will probably end up losing some muscle mass a long with fat tissue.
  • JoMFrasca
    JoMFrasca Posts: 61 Member
    5'6" tall. Started weight loss program at 198. Am now 126, which is a bit lower than what I had originally targeted but that's where my body seems to want to be.

    My current target range is 125-130, but I would be comfortable going up to 135 if it's because I've built more muscle. I am doing a lot of strength training and want to increase my muscle mass. I do not have to severely restrict my eating to stay at this weight because I work out 5-6 times a week and that has revved my metabolism.
  • Rachel_RN_BSN
    Rachel_RN_BSN Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 5'6.5" with a large frame. Goal weight is 145 lbs. I haven't been at my "proper" weight my entire adult life, so I may be happier at a slightly heavier weight. I won't know until I get there. If I gain more muscle, maybe 150-155 lbs would be more realistic.
  • SunshineT83
    SunshineT83 Posts: 158 Member
    I'm 5 6.5ish I have a very sturdy frame. LOTS of curves with "work horse" legs and rump. My goal is 165 and then once I get there if I feel I'd like to shed another 10 lbs that would probably be my lowest weight desired. I like being curvy I just don't want things wiggling and jiggling without my permission LOL
  • fastingfairy
    fastingfairy Posts: 9
    I'm 5'6 and weigh 105lbs right now, but I have anorexia. A healthy weight is about 115lbs
    i hope you can fight this :) keep strong my dear <3 xxxx
  • fastingfairy
    fastingfairy Posts: 9
    I'm 5'5 and 108 lbs. Want to be 100. and then maintain, I have a very small frame, people think I look WAY bigger than I am :/ xxx
  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    I'm aiming for 145. That's where I felt the best about my body. :)
  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    oops.
  • Aureilie
    Aureilie Posts: 213 Member
    I'm 5' 6.75" and right now I'm aiming for 160lbs. Ultimately I'd like to get back to 135lbs because that's where I felt the healthiest.
  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    I'm 5'5 and 108 lbs. Want to be 100. and then maintain, I have a very small frame, people think I look WAY bigger than I am :/ xxx
    This is would be a BMI of 16.1, which is underweight. You should be careful you don't make yourself sick. :/
  • Kincar
    Kincar Posts: 595 Member
    I was 138 when I was in very good shape. That was with hours in the gym. I don't think is realistic at this point in my life. My plan is to get down to 145 - 150 and see what is comfortable. I'm big boned so having a low number on the scale is not likely to happen, especially with the muscle mass I'd like to build.
  • wendywwhite
    wendywwhite Posts: 24 Member
    Good for you - you already look amazing!
  • zaba13
    zaba13 Posts: 21 Member
    I would love to be a size 9/10, so I am thinking about 150lbs.
  • fastingfairy
    fastingfairy Posts: 9
    I'm 5'5 and 108 lbs. Want to be 100. and then maintain, I have a very small frame, people think I look WAY bigger than I am :/ xxx
    This is would be a BMI of 16.1, which is underweight. You should be careful you don't make yourself sick. :/

    Thank you, for your concern. Yes, that does sound low on terms of BMI but honestly people have accused me of lying about my weight before because I always look bigger than I am. So in reality i'd be 18.1 :p xxxx
  • Tina180130
    Tina180130 Posts: 127 Member
    Hello, |Im 5'6, aged 37 and I started my weight loss at 189lbs with 36% body fat.
    I am currently 150lbs with 27.3%bf but, I aiming for 130lbs and 21% bf or thereabouts.
    My exercise regime is mostly Strength Training with occasional Cardio and lots of Walking.
  • DeborahStanley
    DeborahStanley Posts: 90 Member
    I'm just about 5'7" and last time round I got down to 145lbs found it hard to maintain especially because everyone said I looked too thin (!) This time I'm aiming for 150lbs.
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