Adjusted my goal weight
I had my goal weight set at 140. After talking to my dr and seeing how successful this surgery has been for others, I have decided that 130 is not an unreasonable goal weight for me. For my height (5'5") and bone structure anywhere from 125-140 lbs is considered "normal." The last time I was truely comfortable with my weight was in college at 130 lbs. So that's what I'm going for!
Debbie
YouTube WLS Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/NadurraDeb
I'm 5'7" as well, today I got to 139 and change, with a little still left to go.. You'll know when you get closer- it's going to depend so much on your bone structure, muscles, and all that. 130 on my frame may look great, 145 on someone with thicker bones and more muscles may look great on them. I'd look into BF% as a good way to gauge it when you get close.. I'm in the mid 20's now, looking for low 20's.
According to the BMI chart, you hit the normal range at 159 for someone at your height. But I agree with InGirl, it might just depend on what you feel comfortable with when you get there. I dot know if I want to weigh 130 like I did when I was 19 but maybe I just gotta wait & see too.
Best of luck to you in your journey ;-)
Best of luck to you in your journey ;-)
Jenn
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I remember 130 being the weight I was most comfortable at...once upon a time. I had gotten down to 125 a couple of times as an adult and that seemed too low and was rather hard to maintain. I figure if that weight worked for me before, it should work again.
Debbie
YouTube WLS Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/NadurraDeb
The dream is one thing...the reality and living it is totally another. I know you will get to that new goal weight. It's really kind of fun to think that new goal weight is actually achieveable! I would imagine that last 21 lbs is the hardest and comes off much slower. I can't wait to be where you are.
Debbie
YouTube WLS Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/NadurraDeb
It's al going to depend on how much lean mass you maintain. I'm 5'2 1/4, and my body fat % is 21-22% at 128-130lbs. I have a good bit of muscle and good bone density, but not a particularly large frame. I wear a size 2-4, small or extra small, in most things with a 25" waist and a 35" hips.
I have been doing strength training since 3 months post-op to maintain my lean mass. I lost about 5lbs lean during the first 9 months of weightlos, but have gained 3 or so back since then, much of it in maintenance.
I have been doing strength training since 3 months post-op to maintain my lean mass. I lost about 5lbs lean during the first 9 months of weightlos, but have gained 3 or so back since then, much of it in maintenance.
Carolyn (32 lbs lost Pre-op) HW: 291, SW: 259, GW: 129.5, CW: 126.4
Age: 45, Height: 5'2 1/4" , Stretch Goal: 122 
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