Question

I don't usually share however I am starting to vere off path a little and could use some ideas tips or tricks on how y'all stay on track. Also everyone keeps asking what my goal weight is and I am just not sure? I am 5'6 with a medium frame and over 40 years old, what do y'all think is a healthy weight? I know there are statistics and charts however I was wondering what y'all thoughts were. Thanks  

Answer 1

160 lbs is a reasonable weight for your height and age, my doctor advised me.  

Answer 2

Until u feel comfortable with yourself

Comments

I never feel comfortable in my own skin even when I was at 140. But that's a me thing not a weight thing

Answer 3

I was really happy with my weight at 160.  

Answer 4

I waited until I felt I was near a size I was happy with and then set my goal. For me, at 5’6, age 61, it is 150.  

Answer 5

Congratulations you look great!  

Answer 6

Good for you!  

Answer 7

Do what makes you fell good. I was at a weight that I liked and felt good, and all my friend keep telling me I was to thin. Well I stopped watch and put the weight back on over the years. When you get older it is harder to lose. Now back on the program. With my ago I am sure I will not get to the weight I was before so just trying to get in the middle of the range now.  

Answer 8

I'm the same height and am 41. My doctor said 160 to 167.  

Answer 9

Congratulations. You can do this.  

Answer 10

Ask your doctor ✅

Answer 11

I seriously want some of y'all doctors going on 42 this year between 5'8-5'9 my goal weight was 155 and was told we'd reevaluate when I was closer but I'm happy at 160

Answer 12

Be careful not to let life become a numbers game. You know when you feel your best. If you lose too much, you might be able to tell by the way you feel. People really need to speak with a medical professional about many of the questions they ask on this page. Most of us are not medical professionals and, although we all know the basic rules, when it comes down to it, very specific issues about which one is very serious should be discussed/emailed/phoned/etc. with one's doctor. One wouldn't take their car to a plumber to get it fixed.  

Comments

@numskull thank you. I definetly know we're not medical professionals and yes we should listen to our bodies. Thank you

Answer 13

A weight at which you feel comfortable think uou can maintain. My doctor says BMI are to low and helped me pick one

Answer 14

I am your size/height, etc. when I was your age, I was around 130. now I am 155. plus 30 years older. I saw a pix of me yest in 1997. I thought, wow I was skinny. lol. its up to you, your choice ! I loved being that slim. I am doing ww and lost 15 lbs and would like to lose 10 more. I love to walk etc. Good luck to you and your dream weight! I started gaining at 50, taking care of my mother for 5 years. I want to stop at 145 with my age.  

Answer 15

I am 175cm and my goal is max 67kg. I am 1. 5kg away  

Answer 16

You look great, forget the numbers, how do you feel?  

Answer 17

I’m 5’6” and 67. My original goal was 150 which is what I weighed most of my adult life. But as I’ve started losing I’m going to re-evaluate at 160. All depends on how you feel

Answer 18

WW can help with the goal number. I spoke w my doctor. Everyone is in ur shoes now and then. Stay after a meeting as a newbie. Get the refresh that way. I’ve done it and it works. Decide on “Your Why”.  

Answer 19

You look great, you should ask your Dr to set the goal for you. I did and She picked a goal based on me!