Goal weight

I was wondering how many of you have a goal weight in mind and how did you come up with that number.  I know there are scales and tables to follow but I am wondering if you use them or decided on your own what your goal would be. Thanks!
Stacey

I came up with my goal weight from when I was 230 pounds four years ago. I felt comfortable in that weight. I just didn't know how to stay that weight. I picked 220 this time cuz it seamed reasonable amount of weight to loose and if I want that givesme 10 pounds of muscle to pack on. The charts imho are for eggheads that have nothing else to do except create thin people. I should be 150-180 Pounds. don't think I ever was that weight inmy life. That would be an imposssible goal to get to and I think I would look way to thin.

Well, I have to say when I first started this process i went with the "goal" that the AMA establishes for someone my height/stature.  That figure was 140ish pounds.  Since my surgery and having met a lot of people who are my height and about my frame size, I've decided that I would look anorexically thin at 140.  So.. I've opted, instead, for a goal "size".  I would like to get down to a ladies size 10/12.  I think that is a nice healthy size and that allows me to focus on feeling good rather than a number on the scale.

Now.. don't get me wrong.  I still weigh myself WAY too much.  I feel like I'm not losing nearly as much as others... etc.  (I mean, I'm four months out and still have not hit 60 pounds.  I seem to lose about 5 pounds and then just sit for several weeks until another 5 disappears.  It's quite frustrating.  

Ok.. that was an aside for sure!  lol  So... I figure at a size 10/12 I will probably be around 160 pounds... slightly higher than that AMA recommendation but a healthy weight, I think, for me!

We seem to be doing about the same and I understand your frustration.  I had surgery a week before you and I am down 55 pounds.  It's like beating your head against a brick wall.

I had my surgery on 12/22 too.  I am in a stall right now.  It drives me crazy.  Although I have done okay I had dreams of grandeur before my surgery.  I was thinking I could lose about 35 lbs a month.  I have not been that lucky.  I have lost 70 lbs since surgery and then an extra 20lbs I lost the few weeks prior.  I work out 5 times a week most weeks.  last week I did 6 workouts and this week 4.  I am also planning on riding my bike if I can ever get the tires filled. 

I seem to stay in a stall for about the last 8 or 9 weeks.  I'll lose a few pounds and then nothing for 3-4 weeks.  It is beyond frustrating!!

I didn't have the expectation to lose 35+ pounds per month, but I have certainly expected to lose more than I have.  I seem to be hovering right around 55 pounds.  I am working out 3 times a week (3 more times/week than I did before), being careful about what I eat and getting my fluids in.  Now, that's not to say that I haven't had "forbidden" foods, but I certainly don't go overboard like I used to!  I just don't deprive myself because otherwise I can't stop thinking about it.

In any case... your 70 pounds lost is where I had hoped to be by this point in my journey.  It's just not happening.  I'm trying really hard not to get depressed and feel like I'm an RNY failure.  I keep telling myself that it's my body trying to adjust to this new lifestyle.  But... there are days I just want to cry!

I think it's completely awesome that you're getting in so many workouts!  I have to get up at 4:30 am to fit one in.  Teaching middle school and having young children at home makes evening workouts impossible as I'm exhausted and dealing with the woes of two, young school-aged kids tops it all off!  I think your 70 pounds is a HUGE accomplishment!  I SO wish I were there with you!  Keep up the great work!

Good question to get me thinking. 
I chose my weight goal based on the highest end of what was considered normal weight for my height.  This would also put my BMI into the "healthy" range.  I know that being 10lbs higher than that would be OK for me too. 
I guess we all have to have some mini goals to reach, and ultimately the "big" one.  GOOD LUCK to all.

This is exactly how I determined my goal weight! Honestly, I have never weighed less than I do right now in my adult life, so I am unsure what to expect. But, I figure 10lbs above being in the "normal BMI" range would be great for my frame. A lot of folks who started out at my starting weight now weigh 128-140lbs, and I can't imagine that for myself. I'm open to seeing where my body lands itself too... so if I go under goal, I'm not going to freak out about that.

My goal weight is 180. I'm 6ft tall.  My sister is about 5'10 and weighs 180 and is in a size 12. I'd be good with that.  For my height, the range is 140-184. 180 would give me a BMI of 24 which is on the high end of healthy.

I've been thinking lately what it's going to be like to try and stop the weight loss. I'm still way far away from that point, but I really am not hungry most of the time and eat because I need to not because I want to.  I would have never thought pre surgery I would or COULD say that, but it's true. I hope that doesn't change anytime soon.

I am 5'3" and I see that the normal weight range for my height is 108 lbs to 132 lbs.  It is different if you go strickly by BMI then it is 104 lbs to 140 lbs.  I have in my mind any where between 135 lbs (ideal) to 145 lbs (acceptable).  But, I am not as young as most of you so I will see where I get to and deal with that.  I am doing everything in my power to do well with this so I can only hope and try for the best.  I have already met my goal to be off of my meds and to feel better.  I am still in the 200lbs and can't wait to get to onderland.