Common Question . . .

I know this is a question that you guys will probably be asked a lot, but I
need to know this. From websites I have read, it seems that my 'ideal'
weight (as a 5' 9" 21 year old male) should be around 145 lb, give or take
10%. Now, I currently weigh 194 lb (Down from 204 lb!) and my target at the
moment is 165lb. But I really can't see myself going lower than 165 lb.
Most charts I have seen would have 165 lb in the slightly overweight
category - what is the consensus? I am QUITE broad, but certainly not the
broadest of people about . . .

MadJock
204/194/165

"MadJock" wrote in message
...
I know this is a question that you guys will probably be asked a lot, but
I
need to know this. From websites I have read, it seems that my 'ideal'
weight (as a 5' 9" 21 year old male) should be around 145 lb, give or take
10%. Now, I currently weigh 194 lb (Down from 204 lb!) and my target at
the
moment is 165lb. But I really can't see myself going lower than 165 lb.
Most charts I have seen would have 165 lb in the slightly overweight
category - what is the consensus? I am QUITE broad, but certainly not the
broadest of people about . . .



General consensus is - those charts are crap. If you are healthy at 165 and
you are happy with your looks there, then I can't see why it wouldn't be a
problem staying there.

For what its worth, my BF is 5-10 and is 160 and looks good. If he wanted
to get really cut he could cut more, but when I met him he as really buff
and at 175. Totally ripped in the chest, arms, back and abs. That was
after a serious attempt at bulking and musclebuilding that he and a buddy
went through. And he will be the first to attest that it was HARD to keep
that up. He still works out and eats pretty well, but has lost most the
bulk and settled in at the low 160 range. he certainly isn't overweight by
any means either.

Alot of those charts don't take into account muscle mass and body frame
size... check out this link: http://www.1is2fat.com/body_frame.htm



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"MadJock" wrote in message
...
I know this is a question that you guys will probably be asked a lot, but
I
need to know this. From websites I have read, it seems that my 'ideal'
weight (as a 5' 9" 21 year old male) should be around 145 lb, give or take
10%. Now, I currently weigh 194 lb (Down from 204 lb!) and my target at
the
moment is 165lb. But I really can't see myself going lower than 165 lb.
Most charts I have seen would have 165 lb in the slightly overweight
category - what is the consensus? I am QUITE broad, but certainly not the
broadest of people about . . .

MadJock
204/194/165

People your weight and height and look massively different. If you do
any kind of resistance training, throw out all charts. Your best bet
would be to get your bodyfat percentage checked if you're concerned
about your weight. 15% or less and you're certainly fine... at least
from a health perspective

AL

"MadJock" wrote in message ...
I know this is a question that you guys will probably be asked a lot, but I
need to know this. From websites I have read, it seems that my 'ideal'
weight (as a 5' 9" 21 year old male) should be around 145 lb, give or take
10%. Now, I currently weigh 194 lb (Down from 204 lb!) and my target at the
moment is 165lb. But I really can't see myself going lower than 165 lb.
Most charts I have seen would have 165 lb in the slightly overweight
category - what is the consensus? I am QUITE broad, but certainly not the
broadest of people about . . .

MadJock
204/194/165

Remeber that body fat % ranges differ widely for men and for women.

On 10/3/2003 9:40 AM, AL DiSanto wrote:
People your weight and height and look massively different. If you do
any kind of resistance training, throw out all charts. Your best bet
would be to get your bodyfat percentage checked if you're concerned
about your weight. 15% or less and you're certainly fine... at least
from a health perspective

AL

"MadJock" wrote in message ...

I know this is a question that you guys will probably be asked a lot, but I
need to know this. From websites I have read, it seems that my 'ideal'
weight (as a 5' 9" 21 year old male) should be around 145 lb, give or take
10%. Now, I currently weigh 194 lb (Down from 204 lb!) and my target at the
moment is 165lb. But I really can't see myself going lower than 165 lb.
Most charts I have seen would have 165 lb in the slightly overweight
category - what is the consensus? I am QUITE broad, but certainly not the
broadest of people about . . .

MadJock
204/194/165

Thanks guys. I feel like I have a better understanding of it now. I'll
just keep my current target and when (not if) I reach it, I'll think about
it some more. Thinking about getting one of those bodyfat scales though . .
..

Mòran taing
Many thanks

MadJock
204/192/165

"MadJock" wrote in message
...
I know this is a question that you guys will probably be asked a lot, but
I
need to know this. From websites I have read, it seems that my 'ideal'
weight (as a 5' 9" 21 year old male) should be around 145 lb, give or take
10%. Now, I currently weigh 194 lb (Down from 204 lb!) and my target at
the
moment is 165lb. But I really can't see myself going lower than 165 lb.
Most charts I have seen would have 165 lb in the slightly overweight
category - what is the consensus? I am QUITE broad, but certainly not the
broadest of people about . . .

MadJock
204/194/165

what a pleasant subject to think about...

What do you mean??


there are certain measurements that you can take (wrist circumference
or some such) that could give an indication if you are "naturally"
broad and "big boned". try googling for it.

Will do.

As for what your target weight should be, I also spent a while
thinking about it. WHen I started, I could not see myself going below
190 as I thought that it was my "natural weight". Now I am 176 and I
can see that I am not loooking gaunt or malnourished and in fact could
safely lose maybe 7-10 more pounds, not that it is my goal now.

You will feel like you are in heavens when you get to 165 lbs. And
then you can look in the mirror and decide if you need to lose more.

Much the same as what everyone else has said . . . thanks

MadJock
204/194/165


MadJock
204/190/165