what should i weigh

jucciifruit
jucciifruit Posts: 30 Member
edited December 17 in Health and Weight Loss
Call me crazy but i think the DR is crazy. Im 5'5" 245lbs. According to the dr i should weigh at 115:sad: . Now let me say nobody in my family is that small. NOBODY. Maybe we are all unhealthy i dont know but in reality what should i weigh?. I keep adjusting my weight loss goal because i mean i want to be healthy but dont want to look cracked out...excuse the term :ohwell: I think i should be around 150? Am i wrong?:noway:
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  • Kristy_Elizabeth
    Kristy_Elizabeth Posts: 435
    I'm 5' 5" and weigh 115 currently. My profile pic was taken when I weighed about 119-120. I don't think I look cracked out. =)
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    Get to 150 and then decide. Typically people readjust their goals along the way. I'm 5'3" and have no idea what my final weight will be. I have lots of muscle.
    Don't sweat this stuff, just pick a first goal and work towards it!
    Good luck!!
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    150's a little high, I'm 5'8 and my ideal weight range is between 131 and 164. Depends on your body type too...Do you have small bones? I unfortunately am muscular and have medium-sized bones so I'll go for the 164 and see from there if I should shed anymore or not
  • Incredmrse
    Incredmrse Posts: 33
    I'm 5'6", and my Dr my whole life has always just known I am a bigger girl. She would like me to get and maintain at 160.
  • dgage8
    dgage8 Posts: 28 Member
    I'm 5'7" and my ideal body weight is 135- I'm not sure that really accounts for muscle though, I think I'm going to settle more around 140-150 because I've become more athletic. I wouldn't worry too much about the end goal- for now, 150 sounds like a reasonable set point. you can always make a new goal once you have met one! ;)
  • darkmouzy
    darkmouzy Posts: 227 Member
    I think a good number to aim for is between 130 and 140 and you decide where to take it next
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    5'5 women should range between 114-150. I'd aim for in the middle of that...
  • trinitrate
    trinitrate Posts: 219 Member
    115 could be a reasonable 'thin' weight, depends on muscle and bone structure etc. but so could 140-150 if you're carrying the right muscle for it. Get to 150 and see what you think.... What you think matters more anyway right?

    My goal is 210 even though BMI puts me at 190 max to be 'normal'... I know for myself that at 200 - 210 Im in good shape, so who cares what some chart says (or Dr.)... Good luck...
  • wurgin
    wurgin Posts: 241 Member
    if you look in the mfp tools page and calculate your bmi, it will tell you the range of healthy for your height. it is from that that I set my 1st goal (to get into the range), from there I will reassess.
  • SammyKatt
    SammyKatt Posts: 363 Member
    Im 5'5" and my goal is 130. After that the number on the scale wont matter since I'll be working on toning up. I might aim to get smaller, i might not.
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    I always go by the high end of the scales for BMI, etc. not a fan of BMI but I hate those doctors calculations. I am only 5'3 and have a medium to broad build. My goal is 137 because much lower that I am sickly skinny. I am a size 6 at 145 so I have a lot of muscle tone.

    Check out this site.

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/

    If you take measurements, you can figure out your current body fat % then go from there to find a good bf % goal within the healthy range. Once you get there, you can adjust or maybe you will like your shape. Good luck!
  • crazylikefox
    crazylikefox Posts: 100
    http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/results_normal.html?pounds=125&inches=65

    You should weigh between 111lbs and 150lbs to have a healthy Body Mass Index. According to my doctor a good rule of thumb is 100bs for the first five feet of height, and 5lbs for every inch afterwards.
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Did your doctor test your body fat?
    I'd roll with 130 and see how you look/feel at the point.
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    I checked my BMI chart (google BMI Chart) and decided I would get to the top weight that was just under overweight. I think you should get to where you feel healthy, confident, pretty and comfortable.
  • buckeye86
    buckeye86 Posts: 128 Member
    I'm also 5'5." I set my original goal at 145. It's within a normal BMI and even my dr acted like I shouldn't try too hard to go lower than that unless I wanted to. I hit that goal and decided to keep losing until I'm happy and try to build some muscle. That's really the only way you can do it. Set a goal you feel you can work towards and when you get there, check in with yourself to see where you want to go. As long as you feel healthy and you're happy with where you are, that's where you need to be.
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Your doctor is insane. 115 is way underweight for your height.

    You should weigh anywhere between 120 and 160.

    You were right!
  • ladybird10
    ladybird10 Posts: 7 Member
    For your height, 150 would put you in a "normal" weight range. You should weight anywhere between 115-150 to have what is considered a normal BMI. Just get to your goal of 150 and then you can make adjustments if you want.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    that would be a stretch. 150. with a nice lean body mass.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Call me crazy but i think the DR is crazy. Im 5'5" 245lbs. According to the dr i should weigh at 115:sad: . Now let me say nobody in my family is that small. NOBODY. Maybe we are all unhealthy i dont know but in reality what should i weigh?. I keep adjusting my weight loss goal because i mean i want to be healthy but dont want to look cracked out...excuse the term :ohwell: I think i should be around 150? Am i wrong?:noway:

    First off, don't listen to your doctor. I told my doctor when I was 243lbs that I wanted to weigh 130lbs and she thought that was an unreasonable goal. She said I should aim for 150 which NOW (256) is still unreasonable and I am 5'6". I am creating small goals for myself. For instance, right now it's to lose 60 pounds. I want to get down to 200lbs. Once I meet that goal, then I will create another goal.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    Call me crazy but i think the DR is crazy. Im 5'5" 245lbs. According to the dr i should weigh at 115:sad: . Now let me say nobody in my family is that small. NOBODY. Maybe we are all unhealthy i dont know but in reality what should i weigh?. I keep adjusting my weight loss goal because i mean i want to be healthy but dont want to look cracked out...excuse the term :ohwell: I think i should be around 150? Am i wrong?:noway:

    Why don't you worry about that when you get down to 150? The range of weights that are considered "ideal" has apparently increased since I was young. 150 pounds sounds high to me, but I am not a medical professional. Obviously, there are many factors to consider: Your age, bone structure, body fat composition, among others.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I'm 5'4" and I weigh in the 145-150 range. I weighed around 115lbs in high school, but there's NO WAY I would look good or healthy at such a low weight now. My current weight is at the high end for my height, but I'm okay with it. I am comfortable. It is easy to maintain. I like how I look. My blood work and other health tests are all "excellent". All of those things mean more to me than a certain number on the scale.

    I should add: I take the BMI charts with a grain of salt. They don't take into account your lean body mass or body fat percentage. A bodybuilder would be considered "obese".

    I am in the normal range for body fat percentage is around 26% and my LBM is around 110lbs.
  • DrewMaxwell
    DrewMaxwell Posts: 269 Member
    General rule of thumb is 100 lbs at 5 feet plus 5-6lbs for every inch over
  • sonyachan
    sonyachan Posts: 518 Member
    I agree with shooting for 150. It's at the top normal weight for your height. I'm 5'4 (almost) and am shooting for 140, the top of my normal. Even that will be difficult for me to attain, and maintain. Make a couple short term goals. No need to start with such a huge number. It almost leads to defeat. :( You can do this...one pound at a time!
  • bcr1559
    bcr1559 Posts: 62 Member
    I am 5'4" and currently weight 142 with a goal of 130. I Think once I hit 130 I might decide to go a little lower but we'll see. I really think you need to get to 150, since that is your goal, and see how you feel. I can honestly say that right now I feel better then I did when I weighed 117 in college. My whole life style is healthier and I am much more active then I used to be. Keep your doctor's suggested weight in minded but don't overwhelm yourself with the thought of it. Listen to your body and you won't fail!
  • icrant
    icrant Posts: 41 Member
    Both of you are right! According to WHO, a healthy weight for you is ... 110-150lbs! 150-180lbs = Overweight, 180-300lbs = Obese
  • Kendrawinn
    Kendrawinn Posts: 160
    Im 5'5".... and my goal is 125. My current weight is 148 measurements 36--30--40. But I have seen some ppl on MFP that are 150 and look Awesome, I guess its up to you. I beleive for a 5'5" person the healthy weight range is 115-150. Good luck baby doll.
  • jucciifruit
    jucciifruit Posts: 30 Member
    I'm 5' 5" and weigh 115 currently. My profile pic was taken when I weighed about 119-120. I don't think I look cracked out. =)
    Omg im so sorry i feel bad now. I guess i have been this size for pratcially my whole life...well since 10th grad, and i can picture myself much smaller. Im sorry i wasnt trying to offend anyone :smooched:
  • jlambert77
    jlambert77 Posts: 77 Member
    I'm an inch taller than you, currently weigh 165.5lbs, and according to the "charts" I'm overweight. I've lost 70lbs to this point, and my husband is literally begging me to stop losing. (as are my parents and friends), as the concern is that I'll look "unhealthy" at a lower weight.

    It's a tough call, and only one that you can make. I'd say try for a goal of 200lbs, then work down to 175lbs, and go from THAT point on. That's what I did..

    I started at 235lbs and my first goal was 200lbs.
    Hit 200lbs and aimed for 175lbs
    Hit 175lbs and wasn't happy and wanted 170
    Hit 170lbs and still wasn't happy and wanted 165...

    I'm almost there, and truthfully, still not happy, but I know it's not about the actual weight--I need to let go of 20+years of HATING myself and my body. That's where my issues really lie :)

    Good luck with this...it's difficult, and completely individual...but you'll figure it out for yourself! :)
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    I beleive that the range for those of us who are 5'5 is around 130-155. 115 might be okay depending on your frame size. I have been at 125 before and that was just fine.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    @ 5'5", your ideal weight range would be between 111-150... So if you were at 150, you would be at the top of your ideal weight range... Certainly within the healthy range but would not leave you much room. At 115, you would be very much at the bottom of the ideal weight range and would not leave much room either. I am not sure what your Dr. is thinking and there may be some mitigating circumstances that would make him/her suggest that weight for you. Then again, it may be like my doc was when I spoke to him about my weight..> He admitted that he did not have a chart in front of him and took an educated guess at about 230 (which is still overweight for my height... I had asked that question because the YMCA had recommended 248-288 and I felt like that was a bit high... He concurred with that. If there are no mitigating circumstances, I would say a good goal weight would be about 130... That would be the midpoint of your weight range according to BMI standard. All that being said, if you are particularly muscular, you may be able to carry more weight... There are certainly healthy NFL players who are technically overweight but carry huge muscular arms (muscle weighs more than fat.).. They key is to get your body fat within the standards for you build, age, and sex.

    The bottom line is this... At your current weight, you are well over what you need to be... You know that or you would not be here... Any weight you lose will help. Best wishes.
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