How did you decide your goal weight, and did you reach it?

[livvsmum 2,368]

My goal changed as I went, mainly, I think, because I didn't think I would be able to lose as much as I did. My first goal was 170. When I got to that rather quickly, I revised it to 150, which I thought would definitely be my lowest. It was also the lowest I was in my adult life before gaining weight, so that is why I picked that. Once I reached and passed that, I aimed for 130. To me, I looked a bit too thin there, so my goal resides somewhere between 138-140. I met and passed my first 2 goals and am about 10 pounds from my last one (though I was 124 at my lowest and am working off a bit of regain due to serious illness).

I think your initial goal is probably pretty arbitrarily picked until you start to lose weight and see how quickly it goes. You can always revise it.

[LittleBill 2,231]

When I first started this process, the people at the bariatric center told me my fat free mass was 280 lbs. That was confirmed by a nutritionist/bodybuilder who gave me the exact same number without the fancy technology. So I am shooting for 300. That may change. I have a significant amount of muscle mass and I am working real hard at keeping it. I realize I will probably lose some, but even if I reach 280, my BMI will be still be almost 37. I also think that the BMI index is something found on the ground in a pasture.

[Frustr8 7,886]

I decided since my goal is a size 15 Junior 175lbs soundedbabout right . At 21 and 193 libs I was a,firm relaxed 18, tighter16 range. Now several cataclysmic floods,have gone under the bridge but I think I 75 would be good for The rest ,of my earthly,life.👈😳👉

[Love2Travel816 24]

I think it’s realistic. My doc just told me that I can expect to be around 170 when we are done. I am about your height.