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Originally Posted by LillyLover
If it helps, I'm 5 foot 3 and fitting into extra small, small, or medium sizes, or about a size 4-6. I even fit into a 2 today. I'm pretty happy with the way I look now, and I think with some toning I'll get the tight, flat stomach i want. I'm not really even sure why I picked 120-- it just sounded good to me and I was that weight at like 13 years old.
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This statement is very telling to me. I think there is a huge disconnect in what people choose as thier goal weights and what is actually maintainable and reasonable once you actually get there.
I had 125-130 as my goal weight. It just sounded good to me. In reality, it ended up being very taxing on my body to do this. My body settled at around 140. I had no way of knowing that until I actually go there though. Some people find that 10lbs higher then their "goal" is their happy place while others suprise themselves by going a bit lower.
As far as getting your phsyique where you want it, losing more weight may not be the answer. I was at my most fit and toned at 140lbs and actually looked smaller than when I was 132. Over time your skin may tighten up and you will build more muscle and might actually be pleasantly surprised.
Also, you are setting a goal weight because of a weight you were at when you were 13. You are probably taller and also a woman! 13 year old bodies are much different.
I don't think 120lbs is inappropriate or anything, but your body seems to have found a happy place. If you are finding that you are struggling with hunger more trying to get to 120, I definitely think your body is trying to tell you something. I do know that when I was 127 (my all time low), I felt like I was constantly working against myself and that letting my body settle at 140 meant that I had a MUCH better chance at maintaining and not losing my mind. Good luck in whatever you decide!