Weight question

[ann]

I am toying (sp?) with the idea of entering a comp. in the novice department. I am 5'9, 153pds at 14% b/f. Need to get my b/f redone soon. Anyway, just curious, if anyone knew what a good weight for me to be, plus b/f?? I was told to get down to about 135 pds, but, gosh I feel so "skinny " at that weight. But...can do it. Any thoughts???
Just was looking for a ballpark figure

 

[ann]

I would almost feel more comfortable going up to 170pds or so...for the big girls class

 

[wilson6]

135 @ 8% bodyfat in someone 5'4" maybe.

New@, what did you compete at in your first show? You're about 5'9" right?

W6

 

[new@gettinbig]

After we manipulated my water I was low 140s for my first show...the following shows I put on a little muscle and weighed a tad bit higher..body fat was below 10% for each show. You should not be a middleweight if you are at 5'9! I would have to starve myself to get down that low. Dont worry about the scales and how much you weigh!! Its not like you are on the edge of being a light weight or middle...just go for the look..get lean and go in your very best condition..scales mean NOTHING...especially in your case..135 is not even an option for me Right now I am about 159-160, not sure of bodyfat..

 

[ann]

Thanks you guys. I felt I have achieved too much to drop that low in weight. I will forget the scale New.... I like anyhow what I be seein' in the mirror

Gotta work HARD on my diet.....hate the word diet..... gotta come up with a better word. Diet sounds so limited .

Thanks again.

 

[primodonna]

i was 156 my 1st/2nd show at 5'10 (and looked skinny)

i will be at least 170 this next one...and i will look 'small' up there even at that

i will second the 'don't worry about the scale" comment

 

[ann]

Thanks a bunch primo....you were going to be the next person I directed this question too

 

[primodonna]

no problem...as long as the next question isn't "what do you weigh now" we'll be okay

 

[ann]

Nah....just was curious how tall you were; and the weight you were at for your comp. You answered it all for me