Setting a goal weight

[GADeltaDawn 14]

My dietician wants me to set a goal weight. My surgeon said that according to the antiquated medical chart they use that I should be 145# but at 5'11" that seems mighty low to me. I was 135# in high school and looked anorexic. Can anyone share how you decided on a realistic and healthy goal weight?

[Melanie36 71]

I am also 5'11 and I looked back at a time in my life where I was fit and happy and healthy. I was the captain of my tennis team in high school. I worked out all the time and felt great about how I felt and looked. I was 200-215 at that time in my life. (I am very large boned)

My surgeon was very happy when I suggested 199 as my final goal. I'm hoping to get to the 180s and then the 2-3 year slight gain will take me into the 195-199 range.

The charts say I should be around 160.... I think I'd look gross that thin. I can't even imagine the 140s

[allielee 263]

I am 5'8" and a normal BMI for me is 164. That is my goal. I am 3 pounds away! I am thin now, wear a size 8/10. I picked this goal with input from my physician, BMI calculator and my fitness pal. It's the perfect number I think for my height.