amsaf 16 Posted July 14, 2015 Just wondering how everyone calculates their goal weight ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Menelly 56 Posted July 14, 2015 Personally, mine is where my BMI hits normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misswhitneym 12 Posted July 14, 2015 Personally, mine is where my BMI hits normal. Ditto this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted July 14, 2015 I'm one of those people who have chosen to NOT nominate a set weight. When sleeved, I was a big boy... BIG!! So my aim is for functional, healthy, fit and active... Also, with the addition of muscle mass and the huuuuuge 'apron' that will be around my formerly fat belly, a goal weight will be difficult to judge... Oh ok, I'd like to be a fit, healthy, reasonably muscular 110kg (240-ish pounds) There, I've said it!!! I can dream can't I?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoreLu 79 Posted July 15, 2015 We can ALL dream - and make them come true by working with our sleeves/bypasses/bands! They're wonderful tools to get us where we need to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted July 15, 2015 I chose mine also according to "normal" BMI. Mine is the top of normal, but I may go 5 pounds less to give myself some wiggle room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhrguru 1,238 Posted July 15, 2015 Just wondering how everyone calculates their goal weight ? I just pulled picked a number I felt comfortable with, 175. Doc and nut agreed it was reasonable and attainable if I stuck with the program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainnie1976 46 Posted July 15, 2015 I went with the very top of a healthy BMI as well. But once I get there, if I still want to go lower I will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted July 15, 2015 I went with the weight I was when I was most confident and physically happy with myself. 220lbs. That was when I met my wife. Anything below that is gravy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erp 2,016 Posted July 16, 2015 Just wondering how everyone calculates their goal weight ?I used a couple of benchmarks since BMI does not account for body composition. First goal was to get to a normal BMI, then I set a body fat goal, from there I set a weight goal. Sound complicated but it's not: a normal BMI for me is 145 lbs or less. A healthy body fat percentage for me was 24-28%. Combined, that keeps me at about 130-140 lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted July 16, 2015 I picked 150 lbs because that is a nice even 100 lb loss for me. 140 is my ideal, but anything under 150 puts me at a normal BMI and at a healthy weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaWilliamsMD 290 Posted July 16, 2015 It may sound a bit vain, but my goal weight is my high school/college weight. I'd never felt happier in my skin back then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites