What IS your goal?

I am trying to figure this out. I always said I would KNOW when I get "there". Now I am close to "there" but still not sure where "there" is. Anyway I am 5'8", female and 41 years old. I started at 330 and am currently at 193. The "charts" say anything from 141-178 lbs. which seems like a huge range to me. I am thinking somewhere around 160 lbs would be nice. Any suggestions or comments on this topic? Laura

I have no idea! Sorry! My doc didn't give me a number goal, so I'm lost too! I know I have a ways to go at 199 and only 5'3"!!! I picked 135 out of the air, that # seems do-able and is in the normal range for me. I guess pick on the high side and see what happens! You can always lower your goal! There are ways to find out your "real" weight with under water weighing, but thats not something I can afford right now.

My doctor put my goal weight at 133. I am confortable here at 155! I am in a size 8 and large shirts, from 24 and 3X! I am happy here! But he said that my body would make that decesion for me.

i'm 5'5" and the Dr. says 150lbs for me would be fine. In the beginning he had said 135 which I thought was way to low. I'm 185 lbs now so I really don't have that much more to go but it seems like forever for my weight to move. Rebecca

I am 5'1 my personal goal is 125. The doctor said about 135 so we will see when it get's closer. I have 55 to go to my goal. The medical normal range is 105. (I don't think I want to be that thin) Toni Bowen Open DS - 20 April 2004 285/180/125

Hi Laura, I'm 6'3" tall so bear that in mind. My goal is 190 - I got it by going to a body analyst who did a workup on me to figure out my true BMI (I had an underwater weighing done). I'm at 208 now and I think I'll be happy with any number that starts with a 1xx. Huggles to you, ~Lara

Laura- I think our bodies determine what "there" is... I'm 5 foot 3.75 (shrinking in height apparently... I thought I was 5 foot 5... ) and my personal goal is 130 lbs. That's the goal I set for myself, although my medically "correct" weight would be lower still. If I can get to 130, I'll work on getting to my ideal weight. For your height- I'd say aim for 150-160 lbs? You're lucky to have a few extra inches to spare, so 150-160 will look very svelte. I'm at 158 right now, but I'm shorter so I still look a bit frumpy at this weight. To be totally honest, I thought for sure I'd NEVER EVER get past 175 lbs and would be content there.... and I also thought that 150 lbs would be my "ultimate dream weight" and a size 12 would be sufficient, and I'd be perfectly content. I'm not. Who knew?! It's wild how our minds work. I guess I'll also know I'm done when I get there--- I'll give it a few more months... I can't wait to be done and maintain. -Beth (50% off! ) 313/298/158/130 -155, 28 to go!

I'm 5'5" medically correct weight is 140, my goal is 150. If I get to 140 woo hoo, if not woo hoo too. I'll be happy no matter what. Dianne 340/202/150

Beth...we are the excact same height and weight now! You are doing an increadible job. Are you sure you look frumpy? Cuz I don't feel at all! I like this weight, but I am excited to see what happens over the next few months! Rachel

Rachel- With clothes on-- I feel practically *normal*... I don't look "fat" at all anymore! Without, it's a different story... I look horrid. The only normal part of me is my head, collarbones, neck... elbows down and knees down... I will be happy to see what the next 28 lbs brings, if it helps shrink down what's left. -Beth 313.298.158.130