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  • Figuring out a goal weight?

    I suppose this might be a bit odd, but I'm not sure what my goal weight should be. I've never been one to weigh myself (I once went years without doing so and have no idea what my weight was during that time) and I tend to assess my weight based upon how my clothing fits. If my clothes are a bit loose, great. If not, time to cut back on carbs.*

    I've been weighing myself this time just for fun to watch the weight drop, but I honestly don't know what a realistic goal would be. Would it be better for me to set a clothing size goal instead? I suppose I could have no goal and simply find a weight/size that feels comfortable for me, but I think that having a goal would give me something to work toward and help me avoid complacency. However, too small a goal is useless and too big a goal will merely frustrate me.

    Any thoughts/suggestions?

    *this is my second time doing Atkins. The first was before I had my two children and was very successful, hence my reference to cutting back carbs when my clothes got a bit tighter.

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    Re: Figuring out a goal weight?

    I would go for a clothes size goal
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    • #3
      Re: Figuring out a goal weight?

      Originally posted by LageNomAi View Post
      Would it be better for me to set a clothing size goal instead?
      That's precisely what I did. Weight depends on the person. A 5'6" guy at 270 will look completely different than a 6'3" guy at 270.

      So I do clothing sizes (look below for my goal clothing).
      What I do:
      Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
      At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
      2 filtered containers water/day
      Daily salads/veggies


      Goals:

      Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
      Workout in a XXXL shirt
      - DONE!
      Workout in a XXL shirt
      Workout in a XL shirt
      270 on the scales

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      • #4
        Re: Figuring out a goal weight?

        Clothing size would be a great measure.

        If you like to do weight - you can go by finding out what is a healthy weight for a person your height, age, gender. That is how I arrived at my weight goal. Usually you would want a BMI (body mass index) under 25.

        You can use a calculator like this one here
        Ideal Weight Calculator :: Provided by MyFoodDiary.com
        Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

        May Challenges 2010
        Push-ups: 450/800
        Abs: 850/1900
        Squats: 650/1200
        Lunges: 500/1000
        Strength: 490/1200
        Running: 50/100 km


        2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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        • #5
          Re: Figuring out a goal weight?

          Agreed! Clothing is a great measure, but how you feel is a good measure as well. IMO, BMI calculators put up unreasonable numbers for some. There is no way I could be at they're "ideal weight" and look healthy. Having said that, it works for most.
          24 and trying to be healthy for the rest of my days!

          Started Atkins - May 12th 2009
          Week 1 - 8 Lbs.

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