Woman 5' 8" 40 ish, what's your goal weight please

I think you look great! If you want to prove that you are healthy, invest in a dexa scan or bodpod to find out your body fat percent. I have a large frame and in my profile pic I'm out of the healthy BMI range but anyone looking would think I was healthy, and body fat is fine.

keeponkickin, I've got to tell you, you look AMAZING! congrats on the weight loss!

First off, I just want to congratulate you on your awesome weight loss. Secondly, I think you look fabulous. You carry the 165 lbs very well. I am 49 yrs old and 5' 9". I always maintained around 155-165 until I had twins at age 40 and my thyroid issues started. I am now at 240. My goal weight is around 155, but if I plateaued at 165 I would not be disappointed. Also, just my opinion, I would not even think twice about what the doctor said. If you are healthy and comfortable, then I say you're good.

First off, I just want to congratulate you on your awesome weight loss. Secondly, I think you look fabulous. You carry the 165 lbs very well. I am 49 yrs old and 5' 9". I always maintained around 155-165 until I had twins at age 40 and my thyroid issues started. I am now at 240. My goal weight is around 155, but if I plateaued at 165 I would not be disappointed. Also, just my opinion, I would not even think twice about what the doctor said. If you are healthy and comfortable, then I say you're good.

Thank you so much. I'm VERY healthy. Blood pressure is amazing, total cholesterol of 123, all lab tests are normal, I have tons of energy, I workout hard 5 days a week, running, intense cardio intervals and I lift heavy weights every other day. If he rags me about losing more weight on my next visit it will be my last visit.

I think that doctors sometimes forget that everyone is not created equal. Just because someone else at 5' 8" weighs 150 lbs does not mean that is for everyone. He apparently didn't have eyes to see all the other great numbers that you're running (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.) and just the fact that you are a Type I diabetic. I'm with you -- try him again and if he rags you, go elsewhere. Blessings to you.

You look amazing.
You know your body better than your doctor. He is a doctor he knows a lot medically, but you look amazing and if you are not overweight, and everything else is on point, then good for you. Unless there is some medical health reason for you to lose those 20lbs I would think you should be fine.
Its your choice.
If you want you can consult another doctor if it will ease your mind. We all have our own opinions, but most of us are not professional. I do not consult my doctor for everything, they are not always right.
I would not take offense to it.

Congratulations on your amazing weight loss.

you look awesome!!! I am just over 5 8, goal weight is 145 for me (im 38 yrs old) sitting in the 160s right now.

Oh, my gosh, you look AWESOME!

I'm 5'9, and my goal weight is 140-150. But I will be thin/slender at that point. I have a friend who is probably 5'8" and she is 165, and looks terrific. She has no interest in going lower. She's healthy, curvy (and I don't mean curvy the way it's sometimes used-- I mean nice womanly hourglassy thing going on), and strong. So if I get to 165 and think I am where I should be, then I'll shift my goal accordingly.

Congrats on your weight loss! Very inspiring.

I think you might need to find a new doctor (Again). Even though 165 and 5'8 is on the heavy side of normal I think he should be have been happier than a clam that you dropped the 112 pounds. You look amazing and if you are comfortable and happy with what you've done, screw him. You obviously don't need a nutrionalist if you lost all the weight on your own. If you were unhappy and felt you needed to lose more weight I'd say either find a personal trainer or go to the nutrionalist and see what they have to say. But there's no shame for enjoying the size you are now!

I'm 39 5'8 athletic build and my goal weight is 160. I was there before and in a size 6/8 pants. I wouldn't want to be any smaller. Even at 160 people were telling me I was too skinny. I workout 5-6 days a weeks and am pretty solid.

I agree with everyone else. You look amazing. That Dr clearly doesnt know what he's talking about. BMI doesnt take into account your BF% or muscle mass. It's just a guide for heavens sake, he should know that. Great job losing the weight and keeping it off! You are an inspiration!

I think u look beautiful. I am starting my weight loss journey (again!) and my goal is 160 - 165. I am 5' 8" and currently 229. I keep faith that I will have motivation to reach and maintain that goal. Congratulations on your amazing loss!

First off, congratulations on your amazing accomplishment! You have come incredibly far and should be so proud of taking and keeping off so much weight! I really think your Doc's bedside manner needs work!

That said, here comes the "but"... for your height, 165 is the threshold of a BMI in the overweight range. Yep, I know BMI can be skewed by lean body mass/muscle in very fit people. So what about height/weight charts? I am not sure what your frame size is, but if it is large, then 165lbs is also at the top of recommended range for a large framed person on a variety of charts. Importantly, these charts were developed because they reflect a range of weight associated with reduced mortality and incidence of preventable disease (see Army, Metlife or Weight Watchers charts to verify). I don't know your measurements, your waist size would be another thing to take into account. A waist over 35" for women is indicative of high levels of intra-abdominal fat and doubles your risk of dying (compared to those with waists measuring <35") in the next 10 years.

In defense of your Doc, most are afraid to say anything to patients for fear of offending. He/she may be taking the perspective that although you have come REALLY far already, you are on the margin for healthy weight and would reduce a number of risk factors by bringing it down a little bit more. Also, given that the average American over 40 gains between 5-8 lbs per year (see http://www.livestrong.com/article/142567-average-increase-weight-adults/ ), maybe he/she thinks losing a bit more would give you a better chance of remaining healthy? If you really feel like your Doc isn't seeing the whole picture and/or your waist is smaller than 35" and/or your think your lean body mass skews your BMI, then maybe get your body fat tested and reassess whether losing a little more weight is the best decision for your health. Clearly you are capable of losing the next few pounds if that is what you set your mind to doing!

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