I'm curious as to how everyone else is setting their goal weights. I've seen very successful bandsters be just outside of the normal BMI and originally I was trying to get inside the BMI but at 5' 8" (sometimes 5' 9" depending on who's measuring) and an x-large frame (I know it's x-large because the doctors measured that, too) I don't know if 155, which was my original goal, is that realistic. Even my nutritionist told me to be a bit more conservative. LOL!

So, I reset it to 170 thinking that if I hit that, maybe I can re-evaluate to see where I am. I have a long way, still, but the road doesn't look AS long as it did.

I'm curious to hear - what are your goals for your height? I'd love to know! I just think it helps me to hear from other bandsters and know that ultimately it's probably the NSVs that really matter.

Ginger

I'm 5'6 and shooting for 160 at this point, it will put me just above a normal BMI. If I get there and I'm not fighting to maintain then I'll knock it down a few points....I haven't weighed 160 since I was in, oh 8th grade or so?

I am 5'7" and shooting for 160.

I'm 5'8 and 1/2, and shooting for 150. I just changed my ticker the other day because I had it at 145, but I'm not too sure that is realistic. If I get to even 155 I'll be ecstatic.

This is a great question. I was just thinking about this the other day. I am 5'8" (Large frame) and my goal weight is 165.

Everyone here is so tall! I don't feel short at 5'2", but I guess I am. Hmm...I didn't feel fat at my highest weight either...I must live in denial and not realize it (but then it wouldn't be denial now would it?! lol). 130 lbs will put me right at the high end of "healthy"--I'd be great with going lower, but as it is now, I'm already starting to swim in my loose skin--yikes!

I had my band on 1-27-2010 starting weight 252 I weigh 205 my goal is to weight is 145 and I am 5'6

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Everyone here IS so tall.... Im 5'3" and im aiming for 125... but id be happy at 140

I'm 5'5" and my goal is 149 pounds. I picked that because it is just within the healthy weight range/BMI for my height. And, also because my highest weight was 249 so it makes it an even 100 pounds I need to lose.

Honestly, though, I am not that focused on attaining a specific number on the scale. My real goal is to just get to a point where I can physically do everthing I want to be able to do w/ease, feel good about how I look, and can maintain this in a way that does not feel like a struggle. So, more than the number on the scale, I am really focused on embracing exercise and an active lifestyle. If there is any number I am really focused on lately, it is reducing my percentage of body fat. I feel like this will be the key to sustainable weightloss for me because the more muscle you build, the more you can raise your BMR (Base Metabolic Rate) and the easier it is to maintain your weightloss.

I am 5'6" and set my goal at 135lbs. This will put my BMI right in the middle of healthy range

Hi I'm 5'4" and my goal weight was 154 (BMI of 27), as per my Dr's instructions. He believed that that was achievable and was healthy.

I have passed that weight now and am sitting on about 130lbs. It's about right for me. I weighed less than this at one stage and was looking gaunt and had lost my boobs and butt, so I prefer to be this weight. It puts me at a BMI of around 22, and it looks best I reckon.

I'm finding a BMI of 22 pretty good too - its slender, I mean people will probably describe you as "thin" but not skinny, as in you dont lose all your curves completely. Mid range is pretty good for a lot of people if they arent very muscular. I think although my body type could be lighter, its harder for your face to carry that well when you're older.

I'm about 5'6" and I'm 43. My first goal is to get below 200 and then I'm going to take it from there. I'm afraid if I set a goal too soon I will feel like a failure and sabotage myself!

A few years ago I got to just below 195 and I felt great so I know I can do that again. Once I get there I think I will take it 10 lbs at a time!

Good luck everyone! I know we can do this!!

Im 5'4 and I'm shooting for 128.

I am 5'5 inches and apparently I am supposed to be 150lbs... however I believe that if I was at 150, I'd probably look like a crack addict. I have always looked a great deal smaller than what the scale reads- I think my genetics give me a lot of muscle mass. I think the bottom line is that the number is just that- a number. Our real goal should be based on how we feel! =) Besides, I don't think I'd ever want to be "skinny"- I would just rather not be obese:tongue:

I am 5'7 and 32 years old. I would like to be 175. That is what I weighed in high school and before I had my first child. I remember thinking I was cute but not "hot" at that weight, so I will re-evaluate when I get close to that weight an see if I want to go any lower.