Taller mumsnetters: To ask, if you are 5 foot 7 - 11, what weight you are/are happy at?

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I've gained a bit of weight over lockdown. I'm normally very slim, but I am finding it difficult to know where I stand with my new weight as none friends of my friends are taller than 5 foot 6. I'm finding it difficult to read group chats of friends who have gained but are still weighing less than I was previously. I think I was too slim before but that has clouded my judgement of what is normal and I am worrying about my gain as I'm not used to seeing myself like this, so I'd like a bit of perspective and to see what feels healthy and good for other women.

If you are a lady 5 foot 7 to 5 foot 11 (or taller!), I'd love to know the weights you are comfortable at. I'm 5 foot 10 FYI.

I'm a size 16 bottoms and size 14 on top.
At 12st 7, I'm a 14/16 bottom and 12/14 top.

5'10'' here
Current weight 73kg. Size 12 trousers. Top 10/12
Ideal weight around 67kg. Mostly size 10.

@elfin @Ginfordinner Agree it’s to do with build. I definitely look slim but not skinny. I have a slight frame. I have a 30 inch chest and an AA cup (I only wear a bra for running and work so no nipples out!), a 28 inch waist and 30 inch hips. I often shop in men’s wear as I haven’t got curves. I used to be embarrassed over my non existent chest but now happy with my ‘boy’ frame.

5'9" and my happy weight is 9st 10lbs but I have to really work for that so usually sit comfortably at 10st 3lbs.

Currently 37 weeks pregnant and 11st 9lbs.

5ft11 and 73.4kg. I'm happy with that, but would to get it to around 71kg. Although DH tries to convince me I'm thin enough! I did put a bit on at the start of lockdown, when DH was furloughed and we got into the habit of eating too much rubbish. I've worked hard to lose it again and will carry on working hard.

I'm 5ft 7 and currently weigh around 13 stone. I am aware this is overweight and I'm really unhappy about it. I am waiting patiently for swimming pools to reopen so I can tackle the lard!
I am happy at 11 stone.

6ft and currently around 13.7 which feels way too heavy. I started lockdown eating sensibly and exercising and around 12.13, but have had loads of injuries lately so had to stop running and working out, at the same time allowed myself to eat more chocolate and sugar and felt the weight pile on. I'm still in size 14 clothes but they are very tight! Need to sort it out.

I’m 5’10ish and happy at just about 12st which for me is size 18 and a healthy weight. I’ve put on quite a bit of weight during lockdown, exclusively on my tummy, because I’m working long hours and not getting enough exercise or sleep. I feel like crap and my trousers are too tight.

5’7 and currently 14 stone and 4 months postnatal. Am a size 18 and really uncomfortable at this weight. 7 years ago I was 9 stone 3 and a size 10. I’d like to get back to around 10 stone.

5ft 10 currently 11st & I am happy with that weight. I am older now though, in my 20s & 30s I would have been happier at 10st - 10st 7.

5’8 and happiest weight is 10’4 (size 10-12)

Currently 10’12 (& a comfortable 12 in Zara / Top Shop) but that’s down from 11’13 six or so weeks ago, so happy with that. Am actively dieting so will keep on till around 10’7 and then maintain. Am 49 so it’s slightly harder and becomes a question of arse or face.

I’m 5’11 and my happy weight is around 11st, maybe a few pounds over.

If I get to 12st I go up a dress size and feel sluggish. Anything much below 11st no longer looks good on me in my 40s.

I'm 5 ft 10, happiest at 10st, comfortable at 10 st 7, currently 11st and feeling sluggish and uncomfortable.

Don't forget build is a major factor too!

5'8" and prefer to be around 65kg (I don't understand stone...) Currently 70kgish.

I'm more or less the same clothes size at both weights so I don't understand where it goes.

Im 5ft 10 and my happy weight is 12 - 13 stone.
I dream of being there again one day.

I'm 5'9" and normally around 9 stone which I'm happy with. Until lock down I played netball twice a week (plus training) and went for the odd run.

5’10” and happy with 10.5 - 11st

5'9.25" (I am clinging onto my .25 inches after losing the other .75 😂)
My happy weight is 12st. I have larger boobies and love handles (typical hourglass shape) so I never really get below this weight.

Currently well above happy weight + 8 months pregnant.

I'm 5ft 10 and currently 13 stone 9. In feeling slim as that's a stone off during lockdown but realistically need to get down to 13 stone. When i got married I was very very slim but still weighted 12 stone 9.

5’7 and currently 10st, ideal weight is 9 and a half, can maintain comfortably at 9 and three quarters.
Current excess is due to end of term comfort eating and will come off in the next couple of weeks.

5’8”, and currently around 13st7lb, which puts me at a 14, which I’m really not happy with, I’m too chunky and I just don’t feel like myself. My happy weight is probably around 12st, which makes me a small 12.
If I go below 11st7, I just don’t like the way I look, it doesn’t seem to suit me. Plus I have to work so so hard to maintain it, keeping my calories super low, even with the amount of exercise I do (I ride 4+ times a week, normally swim 2-3 times a week and surf as often as I can!)

I am 5ft 7in, my happy weight is 10stone 4lb, i was an unhappy 12stone before lockdown, i am now 12stone 13lb after lockdown. My weight has fluctuated over the last 10 years between just under 9stone to 13stone 5lb at my heaviest. Hope to be down to 11stone by September.

5ft8 and 9.5st - currently just over a stone heavier than that which has tipped me into a size 12. Have just given all of my size 10's away to a sick friend as I've had them for over a year hoping I'd get back (can't do as much exercise in Lockdown). When dd was born I went down to 7st due to excessive breast feeding/me not driving/stress which was painfully thin and I felt skeletal until 9st and boobs came back around 9.5 - so that's my in depth gauge!

5.9
my happy range is between 70-72 kg.
I look fat around face/neck when I'm heavier.
only go below 70 after sickness.

I find size is not a good measure.
I often need to buy size 14 or 16 to allow for length of limbs or torso.