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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Petite - What's your weight?

61 replies

Myahe · 05/07/2024 20:31

Trying to aim for a 'real life' number on the scale as a goal rather than a random one plucked from the air - if you're short, what weight do you feel best at?

I'm 5'1 and still chubby despite losing a few kilos!

OP posts:
indecisivewoman81 · 05/07/2024 20:41

I'm short and overweight and not happy about it. I need to do something as I'm beginning to look heavy in all my clothes.

I'm 5ft 1 and 10.5 stones.

I look my best at 9 stone personally

Frostandfrogs · 05/07/2024 20:45

5'2 and currently 10 stone. I've never been 10 stone before. Most of my adult life I've hovered around 9 stone, which feels a lot more comfortable. So as of today that's what I'm aiming for!

Gulbekian · 05/07/2024 20:46

I'm 5'1" and 68kg.

I have a small frame and look my best at around 53-55kg 😫.

totallybonafido · 05/07/2024 20:48

5'2 and currently 61kg. I'd like to be a few kg lower but it's hard to get under 60kg and stay there.

mummyh2016 · 05/07/2024 20:49

I'm 5ft 3 and I'm 9st 10lb. I'm trying to lose a stone but I normally end up around this sort of weight regardless.

Lilybetsey · 05/07/2024 21:00

5'2 and 8 stone. This is the right weight for me, although it's not easy to maintain.

HairyChin · 05/07/2024 21:02
  1. Feet 1 and just over 8 stone.
Shortkiwi · 05/07/2024 21:05

5ft 1 and 8 st 11. Size 8/10 atm but look better around 8st 7 or size 8. Trying to lose a few more pounds. It’s hard though!! We don’t need lots of food just to maintain!!

VolvoFan · 05/07/2024 21:10

I think I'll join this one. I weigh 129lbs. I'm 5'3" so am a little bit taller. But I have a big spare tyre and my clothes feel tight. I used to be 115lbs and I'm working to get back to that. I try to walk 6 miles every day with a caloric deficit of about 400kcal. My BMR is 1260kcal, which is how much I need to exist. Also not forgetting that 3500kcal is 1lb of fat. Don't cut out food, just eat smaller portions. And stay hydrated.

Catnipcupcakes · 05/07/2024 21:17

I’m 5’ 1” and ten stone. Dress size 14/16. Very ‘square’ - broad of shoulder, wide of hip and a big belly.

I’d say my ‘happy weight’ is about eight and half stone and a size 10/12.

I’m 53 and after trying for three or four years don’t think I’ll ever manage that again though.

AstonMartha · 05/07/2024 21:18

I’m 5’2 and currently 58kg. I prefer to be a little slimmer (54kg or under). I am all bottom 😂

Netcam · 05/07/2024 21:20

5'3 and 8 stone 1 this morning. Lost a stone since the beginning of this year by cutting out the unhealthy stuff. Feel much better for it.

TheBirdintheCave · 05/07/2024 21:25

I'm 5'3" and look best at 8.5 stone and under. Currently around 10 stone after having a baby seven weeks ago. I look awful! 😭

VanLife33 · 05/07/2024 21:26

I'm 5.1 and 7st 3

sugarbyebye · 05/07/2024 21:27

I'm 5' 1.5" (can't forget the half) and ten stone. I look best at 8, ok at 9 and a bit fat at 10. I'm healthy, exercise, don't drink, and eat well though (except for my sweet tooth), so I think this is just middle aged me now.

TheHorneSection · 05/07/2024 21:29

5,1 and just tipping over 9st which is enough to not look great on me, as I wear it on my face and belly. Aiming for 8st 7ish with gradual adjustments.

Hedgehogsocks · 05/07/2024 21:31

I’m 5ft 2 and I’m 10stone 6 and I look quite lumpy and my knees ache.

I’m trying to get back down to 10stone but finding it extremely difficult.

CortieTat · 05/07/2024 21:31

5’3, 49 kilo and small frame. I look good at the lower range of the so-called lean BMI (18-20), anything below 47 kilos at my age and built is too thin, above 57 I start looking overweight and have visible fat rolls here and there.

Hedgehogsocks · 05/07/2024 21:32

9stone 6 is my happy weight

Disjunkie357 · 05/07/2024 21:33

I’m 4’10 and feel best around 7 and a half stone which is bmi of 22.

nildesparandum · 05/07/2024 21:41

I am 4ft 10 and 8st 6lbs.I am trying to get down one stone lighter.

Nsky62 · 05/07/2024 21:58

5’2” 10st 9, too much, ( 2 lbs off ideal),
Parkinson’s, and 62, it’s my tum I hate 😟, and losing 2

Myahe · 05/07/2024 22:20

Thanks all!

I know it's very individual, but going by answers, at my height aiming for between 7 and 8 stone seems about right.

This will be tough!!

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musicmum75 · 05/07/2024 22:27

4 ft 10'and about 114 pounds. This time last year I was 109 but it just piled on overnight for no reason and now won't shift. Thanks peri menopause.

AstonMartha · 06/07/2024 08:22

@Myahe maybe we could all try together?