Hello from UT! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Kaylasoarus · 05-31-2011, 03:02 AM

Hi there! I'm 21, 5'5" and have been going to the gym for a month now. I've lost 13 pounds from my starting weight, and I'm at 287 currently. I'm trying to decide what a healthy goal weight would be. I'm thinking about 135 to 140, but bmi says I should be 120. Any thoughts? Thanks! (:

Heyystacy · 05-31-2011, 04:29 AM

Heyy!
I'm the same age and exact height as you are. I'm also a newbie here, so thought I'd just give you a congrats on the weight loss(as I have yet to get the ball rollin') and keep at it! I'm trying to get to 150. I'm currently 220. I envy you for your improvements

Lovely · 05-31-2011, 01:58 PM

Welcome to 3FC =)

Pick a goal weight you feel is sustainable...and that goal weight may change as you continue to lose! Could go up a little bit, could go down. It honestly doesn't matter much until you get closer to it =)

BMI is nothing more than a glorified height/weight chart and takes nothing about the individual person into account.

Congratulations on the great changes you've made so far! Keep at it!

ShyHeather · 05-31-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylasoarus

Hi there! I'm 21, 5'5" and have been going to the gym for a month now. I've lost 13 pounds from my starting weight, and I'm at 287 currently. I'm trying to decide what a healthy goal weight would be. I'm thinking about 135 to 140, but bmi says I should be 120. Any thoughts? Thanks! (:

Wow! Congratulations first off on the 13 pound shred! That's awesome! Secondly, I suggest maybe do a small goal and then set your long term goal afterwords?? My first goal is to get to 200lbs. According to my BMI I should be in my 140's or lower I believe? That doesn't sound good to me because I cannot visualize my larger frame (and my mom is the same build, and she got to 180 and looked FABULOUS!) being 140 or under. If you set a smaller goal, and like your progress try making small goals and see where you feel most comfortable at. I hope that makes some sense. I wish you the best of luck.

mhill0823 · 05-31-2011, 06:32 PM

My bmi says I should be a lot smaller that I think I could ever be! I think it's best to set a goal you feel is acheivable and once you get to it, you can always make new goals!

Welcome!:

Kaylasoarus · 06-01-2011, 02:28 AM

Thanks y'all are so helpful and sweet! lol