Opinions on goal weight

Hey guys! First I want Ito say how much I appreciate this board. The support is overwhelming. 

My doctor set a lifetime goal weight at 170. Optimal weight for excess weight percenyes is 147 (Which would make my total weight loss 193 pounds. 

How realistic is this optimal weight for someone starting at 340? I know Laura hard ha great success. Should I be happy at 170, 10 attainable pounds away or really try to push for 147. 

 

I mean, it's like I'm looking at another person right now t 180. I wear size 12/14. It is unreal. 

Thanks!:)

I picked a goal weight of 165, which puts me at a total loss of 149 pounds down from my starting weight of 314.
I have given this a lot of thought and come to the conclusion that I want to focus on getting to a healthy body fat percentage. I had my body fat tested via Bod Pod in August. It was 36% then, which is too high. But one telling thing I learned is that my bones, muscle, and water weigh about 141 pounds. I think it is important to look at our weight and have a good idea how much is fat, etc. Then we can work toward
decreasing fat instead of just working for a lower scale number.
I think your goal of 170 is very obtainable. 147 may be as well but you may have to work very hard to stay there.
My surgeon estimated my ideal body weight as 134 for me at 5'4" with a medium fram. I think that might be a bit low for me since I still have a very large bust and really muscular legs.

Bleh my phone cut me off. How do you feel about getting to 147?

Well, the number is weird. I want to be healthy. I like seeing the muscles in my arms and the simple act of moving more. 

I would LOVE to so that bodpod

 

If you can get to 147 doing things that are sustainable - then go for it. But if you are happy at 170, and you can happily maintain it - that's great too!

You sort of have to see how you feel when you get to 170, I think - if you have to make unsustainable changes in diet & exercise to get to 147, then you won't stay there for long - what's going to make you happier? Maintaining at 170 or losing to 147 & regaining a bit?

That is a good question. Thank you for the advice:)

I agree with this. Sometimes our bodies fight us when we try to get too low.

When you get there, see what it feels like and how much effort it takes to stay there. Honestly, I would love to weigh 10 pounds less, but I lose it from my face which makes me look older, plus I like to eat and do not have to stress about every bite that goes into my mouth where I am right now.

if you are healthy and feel good at 170 thats great if you are able to lose more and want to as long as the doctor thinks it is safe to do go for it , just keep in mind that you have already succeeded  , its like extra credit you don't need it but its good if you can do it 

 as long as you healthy and happy all is good

Thank you! Such good, healthy advice!

 

Your question is hard to answer! My starting weight was 360 and I am 5'8". My first "happy" goal is 160. But my ultimate goal is 140-145. This is where I would like to maintain. I am now 197. Am I happy with the 160 pounds lost? Yes of course. Would I be happy with 200 lost? Yes! But you see I think it depends how you ask the question. Would I be happy at 160? Nope not at all! So you have to think about how YOU FEEL! Not us! I hope you find your way! Maybe just taking it one day at a time and you'll see where this will take you!