Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

"Ideal Weight" ?



Recommended Posts

Hi all,

Anybody know how you are supposed to find out your "ideal weight"? I know its out there somewhere-insurance companies base a lot of their decisions on it. Is it from the govt.? Anybody got a link?

Also, they always say small, medium or large frame with different weights. How do you know what your frame is?:bananapartyhat:

Thanks all!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

In my signature where my goal weight is - its says G 160 - it's a link to a page that I really liked for finding my ideal/goal weight.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, thanks so much Leila!

Looks like I am pretty close with my goal weight. I am supposed to weigh 102-137 depending on frame.

Thanks again

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

As to frame size, idont know. I've often read that wrist test - where you circle your thumb and middle finger round your wrist - it goes that if your thumb and finger dont meet you're a large frame, if they touch, medium and if they almost overlap you're a small frame.

Well when I started they didnt meet and now they overlap so who knows?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hmmmmmmmm those tables make me even more confused. Lol!

I have an "I can handle life at that weight" 190-198

and

a "Dream weight" 180

I guess I will know more the closer I get.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah, I think you have to decide for yourself once you're in the ballpark.

I know for me, despite what size my wrists are or aren't, lol, I am still fat at the high end of my healthy weight range. Technically my BMI may be healthy, but fat pinch tests at the gym showed that I was definitely still too fat, had greater than 25% body fat. I'm 5ft 10 and my body fat levels only slipped into the healthy range at around 154 lb. I could easily be in the 140's and not be too skinny.

So for me, it has to be a combination of lower weight, and trying to build more muscle, I tend to be sort of willowy when not overweight, not strong, if you knonw what I mean, despite being an active person.

Other people have more muscle on them and can therefore weigh more but be less fat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×