What is a good weight - Weight Loss Message Board

Frynd1 · 03-30-2005, 09:55 PM

What would you consider overweight for a 20 year old female who stands at 5'3. I'm not asking what would technically be unhealthy, I just want to know what you guys (society) thinks a 5'3 woman should weigh? Thanks.

mel1977 · 03-30-2005, 10:07 PM

well, maybe 110? I am 5'5" and normally would weight between 125 and 135 on a good day. Bad right now, gained up to 146 from 129. working on that. Anyway, so much depends on your frame and muscle mass too. Both can make a difference. What I wrote is just a guess based on friends I have who are similar in height. I don't think there is a good weight as long as you are healthy.

Frynd1 · 03-30-2005, 10:22 PM

I weighed 115 lbs through high school, then gained 15-20 lbs my freshman year of college. My roommates were two large women who constantly assured me on how skinny I was, regardless of my weight gain. I secretly felt chubby though and was pointed out as fat by strangers from time to time. Then I got pregnant and gained a large amount of weight and am eager to get back to a good size. I weigh 170 lbs right now and am 8 1/2 months pregnant.

Do you guys consider anything above 120 to be chubby for a short woman? As I said, I'm not looking for what a doctor would consider healthy. I'm looking for opinions on what you would consider skinny/chubby/fat. Thank you!

Lenin · 03-31-2005, 06:07 AM

I pulled up an ancient insurance chart for good weight.
It says a 5'3" woman should weigh 110 for a low 118 for average and a high of 128.

pgta5 · 03-31-2005, 01:26 PM

I think it absolutely depends on your structure/frame/muscle mass. I am 5'4 and if I went by the low to mid range of what the charts say I should weigh I wouldn't be able to fit into a size 0..it would be too big. At 130-35 pounds I am a size 4. If you had no muscle mass at 130 and 5'4 you could be chubby!
It's all relative! It also depends where YOUR body feels comfortable! Good luck w/ the delivery!