Question:
Goal body measurements for a 5'3

I'm 5'3" and a classic curvy hourglass figure (see my before and after pics in my profile). I'm down 57 lbs now (8 weeks post-op) and the inches are falling off but I've realized that I have no idea what my <i>eventual</i> measurements might be. So far, I've lost 9" off my bust, 10" off my waist, 12" off my hips (glorious), and 8" from each thigh!<p>Please post here to point me to your profile if you are at all similar to me and you've achieved your goal weight, especially if you've got your final measurements listed. I'm desperate to know a ballpark goal for my upper arms, thighs, etc. as I have just no idea what a "normal" person my size should measure. I started at 303, maxed out at 310, and am down to 253, with an eventual goal in the 150-ish range. Thanks in advance!    — Julia M. (posted on November 16, 2001)

November 16, 2001
Julia, you are doing great! I started at a lower weight than you, but looking at your pictures I can see that we have a similar body type. I started in a size 22 and am now in a size 8 at goal. I go by percent body fat so my weight seems high (143 lbs for 5'1") but I am at 27% body fat which was my goal. My measurements and sizes are listed on <a href="http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=S985293520">my profile</a>. I am about six months out and kind of returning to "normal," whatever that is!
   — ctyst