How to determine target weight?

[Anonymous]

Yes, on an average frame, 125 lbs for someone 5’4” sounds healthy, attainable, and should be sustainable.

I’m 5’5” with a goal weight of 130 (currently 137, usually 135). I’m medium framed and have a decent amount of muscle from consistent exercise. I don’t lift, but make sure to devote at least one day a week to strength, ideally two days. I do a lot of cardio (running, currently training for a half marathon) and cross training (kickboxing and hiit).

I theoretically could go down to 125 and it would probably look awesome, but I don’t think that would be sustainable for me. I don’t want my daughters to grow up seeing me constantly measuring and logging what I eat. I’ve got big butt and thighs, it’s just how I’m built, and it’s from both big muscle and fat. Running has slimmed my legs over the years, but only so much. But I’ve been living with my big thighs for 42 years now, and we’re old friends.

So after that extra special glimpse into my life, I’d say aim for the middle of your BMI range, then adjust up or down based on your frame, and sense of sustainability.

[Anonymous]

I tend to still go by the 100 lbs at 5', and then an additional 5 for each inch over as the ideal weight. I don't think anyone HAS to be at that weight to be in a target weight, so then 5lbs on either side of that. So, if you are 5'4" then 115-125.