I'm 5'3 and waver between 115 and 120, but I'm an endurance athlete and have very low body fat and a lot of muscle. At this weight I wear a size 24 Jean and XXS in athleta (larger in tops because I have small implants).

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Anonymous wrote:Rule of thumb is 100 at 5'0 and 5 lbs for every inch after. So at 5'3 110-115 is going to be best probably. Obviously there's outliers, please nobody who is 123 and looks great come for me.

This.

This is OP. I was 112 and a size zero and really didn't look great at all. Looking at my photos I was really skeletal. I think for my particular body type I need to be a little heavier to not look sick, maybe 118 or 120. I'm going to begin with a goal of 130.

That's because PP's "rule of thumb" is BS. Find the weight you look and feel best in. The medical guidelines for healthy weight give you some latitude.

Meh - I'm 132 and wear a size 4, pants size 27, and size small or extra small. but I tend to shop pricier labels that use vanity sizing. I'm sure I'd be a size 6 in other brands. Trying to lose weight to get down to about 123. Ideally, I'd love to be 115 but would basically have to give up everything to do that. I wore a size 0 or 2 when I weighed 123, and a 00 at 119 so I think I'm heavier-framed.

I'm 5'3", size 2-4, 130 lbs - but I'm fit and athletic. I'd like to be 125 maybe, but 5 pounds is the difference between being happy with how much I can eat & workout and be satisfied... I'm happy at 130 for my frame.

It all depends on your build. I'm an athletic 5'3" (running, yoga, weights etc.) I am also a C cup. I'm 145 and a solid size 4...size 2 in vanity brands like Gap/Ann Taylor etc.

I weigh A LOT more than I look because if muscle. The goal is to be healthy, feel good in your skin/clothes and having energy to be active.

Anonymous wrote:At 5'4", I'm a size 4 at 125-130.

Same here. I'm up to 132, and I take a 6 in more fitted things but I also don't like to wear tight clothes. At 120 pounds I was a 2-4.

However, I don't think you can put an arbitrary "ideal weight" on a height. It depends on your shape and body composition. I personally don't think skinny fat is attractive so someone may weigh 105 pounds but I don't see that as ideal. I think women who have muscles and are into fitness have ideal bodies (just my personal opinion) so they'll weigh more, but look amazing.

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Anonymous wrote:Rule of thumb is 100 at 5'0 and 5 lbs for every inch after. So at 5'3 110-115 is going to be best probably. Obviously there's outliers, please nobody who is 123 and looks great come for me.

This.

This is OP. I was 112 and a size zero and really didn't look great at all. Looking at my photos I was really skeletal. I think for my particular body type I need to be a little heavier to not look sick, maybe 118 or 120. I'm going to begin with a goal of 130.

Anonymous wrote:Rule of thumb is 100 at 5'0 and 5 lbs for every inch after. So at 5'3 110-115 is going to be best probably. Obviously there's outliers, please nobody who is 123 and looks great come for me.

This.

Rule of thumb is 100 at 5'0 and 5 lbs for every inch after. So at 5'3 110-115 is going to be best probably. Obviously there's outliers, please nobody who is 123 and looks great come for me.

5'3.5 and I'm 126 post childbirth. My goal is 115. Before pregnancy I was 110 but I now have huge boobs. I'm hoping I'll look thin at 115.

5'3" and look and feel my best at 122. I've got boobs, muscle tone and hips and wear a 2 or 4 depending on the cut and brand.

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Anonymous wrote:At 5'4", I'm a size 4 at 125-130.

Thank you. I feel like even 5 pounds make a huge difference when you are short(er). I can finally exercise and feel well enough to do the physical activity. Maybe I will set 10 or 15 pound goals then see how I feel at 130 and go from there.

5'3'' 112 lb.

Anonymous wrote:At 5'4", I'm a size 4 at 125-130.

Thank you. I feel like even 5 pounds make a huge difference when you are short(er). I can finally exercise and feel well enough to do the physical activity. Maybe I will set 10 or 15 pound goals then see how I feel at 130 and go from there.

At 5'4", I'm a size 4 at 125-130.

If you are about 5 foot 3 inches what do you weigh to fit into a size 4? I was a zero about 2 years ago and didn't feel very healthy. In fall 2016 I was very ill, on bedrest for 5 weeks while on steroids, this caused me to gain 40 pounds. Steroids were terrible. I am now maybe 145 but barely fitting into a size 8. I have no idea what my weightloss goal should be.

I do not want to be a size zero but I also do not like my current weight. I gain in my arms and legs so I look weird.

Any advice you can offer or a goal weight to set? I've never had this issue before so I feel confused and just do not know where to start.