In speaking with my Dr I could possibly be at goal at about 175 lbs. I on the other hand would like to get down to 150 lbs. (probably because I'm familiar with myself at that size). I'm having a hard time trying to figure out which should be my goal weight. How did everyone determine theirs?

As an FYI, I'm roughly 5'11" and hourglass shaped (not sure if that matters). I've been as low as 140 lbs. although that was in college (before twins). Any suggestions on how to figure out a goal would be good.

Why don't you settle in the middle at 165, I mean you are 5'11", and unless you plan on walking the runways, 165-175 would give you good lee-way.

I set my goal weight for 15 lbs higher than what I weighed in my 20s . I prefer a leaner look and I'm comfy at my goal weight. I can see the extra lbs. on me between now and when I was smaller, but at my age, I didn't think the lower weight would look good (I'm 56). My goal weight puts me a little higher than the middle of the normal BMI range.

Goal is extremely personal. Once you get into the overweight BMI range, there are minimal health benefits to being thinner. 150 would put you right in the middle of the normal range. Perhaps it would be good to set your original goal at what your surgeon recommends and your your stretch goal at 150. When you get to the surgeon's recommended weight, you can reevaluate and see if you still want to be 150. If you do, I say go for it!

Lynda

I am 5'10"...decided on 175 (I can go to WW free when I get there & maintain it for a bit)...the lowest I ever was was 148 (way too small for me, but thought I was still huge back then)....I mostly stayed between 150-155 in high school (felt like a cow)...now 20 plus years later...I am built differently even though I have no children...smallest I have gotten to in past few years is 199...so I am shooting for 175..but will probably go for 165. I don't want to lose my curves or oo-la-la! lol . I want to be able to comfortably fit into a 14. I see myself so much differently now than then...I won't be 100 % satisfied, but I know I will enjoy it if/when I get to 175/165. Best of luck to all of us with our goals!!!

I have posted this table before but you might not have seen it, it takes age into consideration too which most BMI charts don't. Sorry chaps I couldn't find a male equivalent.

Thank you all so much for the information and resources. This has been quite a mind-shift. Normally I'm just happy to lose any weight, now to actually have a target is quite fun.

I like the idea of shooting for my Drs goal and then reevaluating once there. Yes, I hadn't thought about how I might lose my curves if I drop too much, so I'll be considering that too!

In speaking with my Dr I could possibly be at goal at about 175 lbs. I on the other hand would like to get down to 150 lbs. (probably because I'm familiar with myself at that size). I'm having a hard time trying to figure out which should be my goal weight. How did everyone determine theirs?

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I have posted this table before but you might not have seen it, it takes age into consideration too which most BMI charts don't. Sorry chaps I couldn't find a male equivalent.

UK Cathy - do you have a link for that chart you could post? Great info!

I think this is it

Www.buzzle.com/articles/ideal-weight-for-women-by-age-and-height.html

Cathy