I am 5"3" & my normal weight is 110lbs. Most of my family when they were my age were small like myself so I have genetics on my side as well as the CF. I am currently very underweight due to the rough times so far this year. I would ideally like to reach 120 lbs. I want to "FILL OUT" my pants so they bust at the seams & my husband cant help but look at my rearend. (Yes he can be a "pig", but he's my "pigi"). I dont know how long or if it will ever happen, but thats my goal. I will be happy with every pound at the moment tho. Does anyone have a specific weight they strive for?
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What is your ideal weight?
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wallflower
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I am 5'2 (almost 5'3!). I currently weigh 113, and am aiming for 120. I used to weigh 125 when I was younger, but I lost a lot of weight 4 years ago when I got really sick and landed in the hospital (that was the scariest sick I had ever gotten - I didn't even have the energy to get out of bed in the morning). I was down to 98 pounds. For me growing up, I could always tell the cf adults because they were sooo thin. I never wanted to look that thin, and the fact that I did was so repulsive to me (plus I hated the fact that people didn't think I ate, when I was eating ALL the time). I feel a lot better about my weight now (and my body image), but knowing that I could lose over 20 pounds in a month, I want to be nice and jolly. It helps that my boyfriend is very supportive - he loves that he can tell me I'm getting fat and not get in trouble <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Also, now that I'm getting older and have 'laugh lines' I want my face to fill out more and cover those up!
barb 33 w/cf
Also, now that I'm getting older and have 'laugh lines' I want my face to fill out more and cover those up!
barb 33 w/cf
wallflower
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also...to help me out, I eat ice cream that actually has cream in it - like Ben and Jerrys (the Gobfather is the best!), lots of real butter and Sport Shakes (chocolate). I can't stand the Ensure and Boost drinks, but I love Sport Shakes - you can find them in the grocery store in the milk section.
<blockquote>Quote<br><hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>wallflower</b></i><br>I am 5'2 (almost 5'3!). I currently weigh 113, and am aiming for 120. I used to weigh 125 when I was younger, but I lost a lot of weight 4 years ago when I got really sick and landed in the hospital (that was the scariest sick I had ever gotten - I didn't even have the energy to get out of bed in the morning). <hr></blockquote>
Wow, that's <i>eerily</i> similar to me. I'm pretty much your exact height, am aiming for around 120, and lost a ton of weight 4 years ago when I nearly died. Only, my top weight ever was something like 110, and I now weigh 96 or so. (Probably lost some this hospital stay, too).
Wow, that's <i>eerily</i> similar to me. I'm pretty much your exact height, am aiming for around 120, and lost a ton of weight 4 years ago when I nearly died. Only, my top weight ever was something like 110, and I now weigh 96 or so. (Probably lost some this hospital stay, too).
I'm 5'4 weighing about 117. I like this weight, but am planning on gaining another maybe 5 pounds . I also tend to lose weight when i get sick ond go on antibiotics, mostly because i just dont have the desire to eat. I get so out of breath i just want to veg on the couch and reserve my energy for when i must get off the couch. I HATE when i get sick like that!!!!
I am nearly 5'4" and last I weighed was 116. Which was awesome for me. The most I have ever weighed was 128 but I was also 7 1/2 months pregnant<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> My drs. want me to be 120-125. I am really satisfied with where I am right now. It is so difficult to gain weight especially when I exercise 4-5 times a week. I was exercising 6 times a week and there was no weight being put on at all. When I cut back a little I have done much better. My lowest was after I had my baby. I weighed 103 and yes I nearly died as well. Scary times<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0"> I am doing much better now. I drink boost shakes to help me out. NOt great but they get the job done. Good luck to you all with your weight.
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ClashPunk82
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I'm 5'2 and weigh about 97 pounds right now. I used to weigh 117 and looked awesome but got pretty sick and couldn't keep my weight up. I went down to 88 pounds and had a feeding tube put in my stomach and so far I am up to 97 but my goal weight is 117. I hope someday I will get there! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Emily65Roses
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I'm 5'2" and I weigh about 130 lbs. I think I'm just about right. I wouldn't gain any more, certainly. If anything, I'd lose a few of the pounds in my upper legs/thighs, and butt. Heh. But seeing as I'm not underweight, I can hardly complain.
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Cutecurlz
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I am 37 yrs old and wiegh 150lbs at 5'5. I was 125lbs up until last X-Mas (2004) I am trying my hardest to loose the extra 25lbs as I hate it...and with having a bloated tummy all the time, it's really really really really uncomfortable, I HATE IT!!. I was told my ideal wieght is 130lbs.
ClashPunk82
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Wow after reading all of your posts I feel like the anorexic one! lol. Seems like everyone does pretty well with their weight, good job! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Wow....some of you are in the same position I am. I lost 20 plus pounds this year & dont have any more to lose if I get sick. I was comfortable at 110, but like I said earlier I would like a little more meat. For those of you who are "heavy" for a CFer....was your weight ever an issue? How were you able to maintain it if you got sick? Did you get sick? That is the only time I lose it!
spicyone18
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I am 5'7 and i weigh 112. My ideal weight is about 120...I've never really had a problem with weight according to my highth, but always told I could use a few more.
I am 5'3 an 3/4 inch.. My ideal bodyweight would be roughly 165lbs.
However ideal B.M.I (Body Mass Index) for some one my height is 140, but
Currently I am 135-137. B.M.I. are so wrong in my opinion. With C.F. we tend to
stay lean no matter what weight we are, well bodyfat percentage wise atleast.
So someone who is 5'4" let say an weighs 165 is considered obese; by B.M.I standards;
but what if this person is visibly active, has stamina.
Pre-Transplant the doctors @ my c.f. clinic preached calories, eat plenty an try to keep my
weigt up. I had gotten to 157 @ one point pre-transplant, then dropped to 113 @ my worst just
before tranplant.
Now post they are making me try an maintain a lower bodyweight which is balony I think. It is too much
a strain on the organs they say. I am active and can run for a cpl miles @ any given time. I exercise daily but now the battle is to try an keep myself from gaining what is considered excess weight; where as before it was wanted and needed.
It's just aggrivating all to me...ohwell.
Byron
As_I_Am
However ideal B.M.I (Body Mass Index) for some one my height is 140, but
Currently I am 135-137. B.M.I. are so wrong in my opinion. With C.F. we tend to
stay lean no matter what weight we are, well bodyfat percentage wise atleast.
So someone who is 5'4" let say an weighs 165 is considered obese; by B.M.I standards;
but what if this person is visibly active, has stamina.
Pre-Transplant the doctors @ my c.f. clinic preached calories, eat plenty an try to keep my
weigt up. I had gotten to 157 @ one point pre-transplant, then dropped to 113 @ my worst just
before tranplant.
Now post they are making me try an maintain a lower bodyweight which is balony I think. It is too much
a strain on the organs they say. I am active and can run for a cpl miles @ any given time. I exercise daily but now the battle is to try an keep myself from gaining what is considered excess weight; where as before it was wanted and needed.
It's just aggrivating all to me...ohwell.
Byron
As_I_Am
serendipity730
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I'm 130 and just shy of 5'4. I would kinda like to lose a few pounds before my wedding (to look good in a bikini for my honeymoon.) But, as long as I don't gain it isn't a big deal. It's odd, really. I was always on the thin side, then around 19 I started gaining weight. Now I can't lose it, haha.
<blockquote>Quote<br><hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>serendipity730</b></i><br>I'm 130 and just shy of 5'4. I would kinda like to lose a few pounds before my wedding (to look good in a bikini for my honeymoon.) But, as long as I don't gain it isn't a big deal. It's odd, really. I was always on the thin side, then around 19 I started gaining weight. Now I can't lose it, haha.<hr></blockquote>
Do you really think you wouldnt look good in a bikini? I mean I realize I am not a man, but when I look at myself in a bikini all I see is skin/bones. I would think a little more meat even if its a little extra than the "perfect" image that people have been influenced by would be better than a "skeletal" image. I know one way for you to lose that weight? You might want to wait until the actual wedding night if you get my drift?!>>>>>>>>>>>
Do you really think you wouldnt look good in a bikini? I mean I realize I am not a man, but when I look at myself in a bikini all I see is skin/bones. I would think a little more meat even if its a little extra than the "perfect" image that people have been influenced by would be better than a "skeletal" image. I know one way for you to lose that weight? You might want to wait until the actual wedding night if you get my drift?!>>>>>>>>>>>