Question:
SETTING GOAL WEIGHT

Can anyone tell me how you set your goal weight loss? I wiil ask my dr, but do not see him for a month.    — marcia5000 (posted on February 27, 2009)

February 27, 2009
I choose my weight based on what Tyra Banks weights when she was modeling for vic secrets. Totally unrealistic, but fun and something to shoot for. :-)
   — slimcolagirl

February 27, 2009
I chose my goal by the "Ideal Body Weight." This was posted in my surgeons office and it's also on the internet. Just look up BMI or Body Mass Index and it will give you that goal and ideal body weight goal (range). I've hit my goal -- you will too.
   — angelalynn1968

February 27, 2009
I set my goal to be the highest number in the "normal" range on the BMI chart. For me at 5'4" that was 140 lbs. I hit that then set a new goal of getting to the weight I always thought was perfect which was 130. I hit that then kept going (not trying to but my body wasn't ready to stop). I ended at a low of 117, but didn't like it that low and have worked to get it to 124 to 126 range (depending on the day). To me "normal" meant no longer over weight, which meant healthy. Of course, any weight loss will make you healthier, but this was just my goal.
   — Teresa V.

February 27, 2009
I was asked at my psych eval what I would like to weigh and I was reluctant to set a specific number. I'm a Mental Health Counselor, and I've worked with people with various eating disorders for years and have seen what happens to people when they get "married" to a number on the scale. So, when push came to shove and I had to come up with a number I did what someone else posted and used the highest number that would give me a "normal" rating on Body Mass Index. You can find a BMI calculator online and just put in your height keep lowering the weight until it says "normal" for BMI. But, I strongly encourage you to pay attention to how your body looks and feels as you lose weight and use that as the best indicator, along with advice from your doctor and nutritionist. I have revised my goal from 145 pounds, which I reached a few months ago to 130, but we'll see. If I don't get there, I'm not worried about it as long as I'm healthy. Good Luck to you in your journey.
   — Shirley D.

February 27, 2009
Interesting.... my Surgeon set MY goal. He said based on my age, height, and body structure, he'd like to see me between 165 and 170. That's what I weighed when I got married, and I looked damn good back then! Of course, I was tall, too -- 5'9". Now, I'm only 5'7", but he still says that's what he wants me to weigh. I may try to lose more than that, but if I get down that far, I'll be ecstatic!!
   — Erica Alikchihoo

February 28, 2009
When I decided what it should be I based it off the BMI charts for my height, age and bone size. I wanted a health goal to reach for not just to be "skinny" but to be healthy.
   — chell1957

March 1, 2009
Hi... I saw this question on a recent blog and one of the responders said she didn't think setting an actual "goal weight" was important to her. The best goal for her was to set the size of clothes that felt good. For me - this made so much more sense so you don't have to play the game of "only 5 or 10lbs" to go routine when you are close. Plus you might find that your "goal weight" might be too low or high once you reach it. Hope that helps...
   — 2_be_me_again

March 2, 2009
I picked a goal weight of 135 (5'7")which is what I weighed in my 20's. My doctor thought this was unrealistic (I'm 62 years old) and he upped it to 155 - a65 lbs. You should also remember that unless you have plastic surgery you'll probably be carrying 15 pounds of skin. I really like the answers that tell you to just feel good!
   — Muggs