5"7 ladies?

I'm almost 5'7......sometimes they tell me i'm 5'6 and 1/2......other times its 5'6 3/4 so, I'm rounding up! HAHA
The ultimate number on the scale is not important to me anymore. My body composition and how I feel is! My goal is a strong and solid 170 If I have to pick a number! I already have a lot of muscle and I've been strength training for over a year. Now I am starting heavy lifting and will gain muscle and hopefully ditch some of the fat along the way. Most of my fat right now is my excess skin/fat combo on my stomach and thighs. (Its not beautiful, but I wouldn't trade it for how I used to live 133 lbs ago). I would tell the OP to access your goal in body fat percentage verses the number on the scale. Our bodies are all so different- its really the fat percentage that equates to being healthy/unhealthy. The crazy thing is that someone my size with a lot of muscle could have a lower body fat percentage than another person a lot lighter on the scale. Best of luck on this journey, its a great one!

132 lbs

I'm 5' 7 1/2" and I'm aiming for 130. Feel free to add me.

I'm about 5' 7 1/2, 18 years old, aiming for about 125 lbs. Currently I'm 135 lbs, but I've been eating really really healthy. Organic, whole grain, lots of fruits and vegetables. Stay away from processed foods. But keeping up on my protein. A lot of people think that eating protein will make them bulky but you need protein to build muscle and keep your metabolism up. I run 4 days a week following the Couch to 5k running plan because it has podcasts you can follow. You can get them here: http://www.c25k.com/podcasts.htm.
I also do work out videos a few times a week, trying to keep up on my cardio and build muscle. Lots of times I use 30 Day Shred or if you download the Nike Training Club app (it's free) there's new workouts every day.

I'm 22 and 5’7 like most of us on here. When I played soccer I was a size 6 and about 150lbs (I had a tummy you could bounce quarters off of : p) . I jumped up to 182lbs after high school and loss a lot of muscle mass in the process. I've recently dropped down to 155 again and wear a size 10 (a big difference from a 6). After speaking with my physician he said 145lbs would put me at a perfect weight and of course muscle mass would determine how that weight looked on my body. I suggest finding a reasonable weight like 135 or whatever number fits you, and then focus on making that weight look good. I’ve found resistance training mixed in with running or swimming to be the most effective in changing my flab to muscle.

I am 23 and also 5'7'. I am currently 138 and not really on here so much to "lose weight" as to just tighten everything up and get toned. I think that so many women, especially my age, are so concerned with a number instead of being "healthy". For me, my goal weight is 135. I don't worry if i get a little lower, but i do NOT let myself get under 130. I'm not strong at that weight. I am lightheaded, weak, and can't make it through the day without being tired. I don't know what your body type is or what your ideal look is, but I'm not here to get "skinny", I want to be toned. This doesn't mean bodybuilder muscles, but I definately like to have a shape that isn't considered celery!

Hey! I've been looking for a 5'7 post as well, thanks!

My stats:
Original Weight- approx 190, not sure
Current Weight- 157
Goal Weight- 130 ish (I'll see when I get down there)

I make sure to keep my calories under 1500 six days a week, and then no higher than 2000 (basically maintenance) one day a week. That's general though...I tend to flex my calories and will save them up on some days if I know the weekend's going to be high calorie. Never lower than 1200!!

For exercise, I dance (ballet, and contemporary) 3-4 days a week and do Taekwondo once a week. I'm thinking about adding swimming in one day a week as well. When the weather gets a bit warmer (maybe 2-3 weeks from now), I'll also bike to and from work which adds up to about an hour. The calorie burn is SO much easier when I can bike!

Anyone with similar stats, I would LOVE to have a friend request

I am at my goal weight of 135 and I think it works for me. That puts me in a size 2/4 pant/skirt, small shirts, and size 4/6 dress. (I'm on the busty side!)

I started at 182. I have gotten down to 132, but frankly, my body didn't like it and bumped me back up to 135. I fluctuate (in any month) between 132 and 137 and I'm cool with it!

I'm aiming for 123-125 as my fluctuation area.

Well I'm a bit younger than most of you & that's where I'm kinda at.. I don't want to be in the 150's when all my friends are 5"7-5"8 and 120-130. I feel huge compared to them.

Ahh..well perhaps you shoud restrict your comments to people in your own age bracket?

wow, someone's got a stick up their *kitten*!

im 5-7 and started at 242 lbs. i'm currently 217lbs but my goal is to get to 170 and see how i feel from there!

I am 5'7 and right now i am like 170 but my goal where im completely fit is 150

oooh your'e at my goal!! ...some day....:bigsmile:

Im 5'7" My sw was 160 and my original gw was 140. When I got there I maintained for 3 months and then decided to lose more. I'm currently at 134.6 and my gw is around 125. I'm going to re-think when I get to 130 though

Wow, you look amazing! Whatdo you do to keep in shape?

I'm 5' 6.75" and my goal weight is 135. That's where I felt the happiest and healthiest.