Goal Weight : Women
In my words...My co-workers are all on different “diets” – no carbs, energy drinks, frozen lunches, only salads and cabbage soup, no fruit after 3pm – and no one seems happy. I was excited about the foods that I was eating. Being healthier and losing weight doesn’t have to be miserable. All of my co-workers are interested in what I’m eating and always ask what I’m having for dinner. -Erin |
The table below will help you determine your goal weight.
First, find your height in the left column. Then read across the row for your Ideal Body Weight. This is an estimated target weight based on CDC and World Health Organization guidelines. There can be other factors in determining your goal weight, so it's important to check with your physician about what is a good target for you.
After you have identified an Ideal Body Weight, there is an estimate for the total caloric intake needed for weight loss (to get to that weight) as well as a maintenance diet (to maintain that weight once you've achieved your goal).
Once you have determined your daily caloric intake, click on the number to see the number of servings you should be eating at each meal, along with more information and your shopping list for the first week.
| Height (in inches) | Ideal Body Weight | For weight loss | Maintenance |
| 60 | 105 | 1000 | 1200 |
| 61 | 110 | 1000 | 1200 |
| 62 | 115 | 1000 | 1200 |
| 63 | 120 | 1000 | 1200 |
| 64 | 125 | 1200 | 1500 |
| 65 | 130 | 1200 | 1500 |
| 66 | 135 | 1200 | 1500 |
| 67 | 140 | 1200 | 1500 |
| 68 | 145 | 1200 | 1500 |
| 69 | 150 | 1500 | 1800 |
| 70 | 155 | 1500 | 1800 |
| 71 | 160 | 1500 | 1800 |
| 72 | 165 | 1500 | 1800 |