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Originally Posted by desperatetolosegirl
Traveling Michele, I have a question for you if you don't mind answering. How did you decide on your goal weight of 118 to 120? What is your size and body fat %. You and I are the same height and I have 6 lbs to go till 130 for goal weight. I am at 24% body fat and fitting into size 2's and size 4 pants and jeans. I am wondering if I should go lower than 130.
Thanks in advance.
Hi... I answered your PM but since you also posted here-- I'll copy my reply in case anyone else is interested:
Hi. My original goal was 135 because that was what I weighed when I got married at age 20 and it was my lowest adult weight. I was happy at 135, but I kept toning, working the program, etc. and I have gradually lost more over the last 2 years. I am small on the top but larger on the bottom so I am happier around 120. I don't actually know my body fat, but I had it done a year or so ago at a health fair-- I don't know if it was accurate at all but they said it was 12%. How have you figured yours out? I wear a size XS or S tops, and usually a 0 or 2 pants depending on the brand. I am 45 years old.
I truly believe that you have to maintain a weight that doesn't drive you crazy. If, at some time, my weight becomes too hard to maintain, I (think) I'd still be happy with 10-15 pounds more on me.
Good luck and congrats on your loss!!
Michele