KJB Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thought some of you might enjoy this calculator. The corresponding articles are interesting too. http://www.self.com/calculatorsprograms/calculators/happyweight/result?heightFeet=5&heightInches=6&frame=1.0&obeseSiblingOrParent=no&age=36&numberChildren=1&exercise=5&quitSmoking=no&treat=yes&submit= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am less than half a pound from my so-called happy weight, and I am less than happy!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 And I'm pretty happy with it. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am about 20 lbs from my happy weight. The weight it calculated is the weight I guessed. Now, if I could just stop the afternoon snacking!!! Even when I am being good, I crave a couple bowls of cereal:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm not anywhere close to my "happy weight" however, I would be happy at that weight, or even a little higher. Actually, I'm just a few pounds from throwing a MAJOR party (maybe late next week?) for hitting a 2nd goal, the one that will put me under 200 pounds for the first time in EIGHT years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 HAHAHAHAHA! I love weight calculators. I'm 5' even, medium build. It said my "happy" weight is 120 lbs. Although that's closer to reasonable than the weight charts I've seen (95-105), I have to say that I haven't been 120 lbs since early high school. I must be dense or something. I remember having a fired dept physical and the doctor coming in and saying, with great surprise, "oh! You're not obese..." I weighed all of 130 lbs and was a size 4. At 150, I'm a size 8. At 120, I'd be skeletal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm 16 pounds over my happy weight, and I'm happy to be where I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 My happy weight is around 150. The calculator said 144, so it is pretty close. I am trying to lose 30 pounds right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Actually, I'm just a few pounds from throwing a MAJOR party (maybe late next week?) for hitting a 2nd goal, the one that will put me under 200 pounds for the first time in EIGHT years! Awesome!!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 But I knew that already. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Woohoo!! I'm below my happy weight!! So why aren't I happy? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 My happy weight is 141.5 and I am at 143.5. I am happy here, but don't want to get any bigger. I have been up to a size 14 (just after I had my second ds) and that was MISERABLE for me. I am a size 8-10 now and it is definitely where I should be. When I was a senior in highschool...just before having kids, I was a 5-7 and weighed 105 pounds. I was skeletal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Woohoo!! I'm below my happy weight!! So why aren't I happy? :001_huh: I guess you need to gain a few pounds. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I guess you need to gain a few pounds. :D Daggone it all, I'm hungry! That's IT! Where's the "bowing down and worshipping at your feet" smiley, KJB? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm not anywhere close to my "happy weight" however, I would be happy at that weight, or even a little higher. Actually, I'm just a few pounds from throwing a MAJOR party (maybe late next week?) for hitting a 2nd goal, the one that will put me under 200 pounds for the first time in EIGHT years! Wow!! Congratulations - that's an AWESOME accomplishment! I'm at my happy weight and it seems too high for me. I'm 5'10" and it says my happy weight is 158. I'm still a size 10 -12 and I'd really like to be a 10. That's where I feel best. Now, to get rid of this baby fat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'd like to be about 10 lbs less than my happy weight. The calculator said 145 and my goal is 135. Some people can just never be happy, huh? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'd have to lose 30 lbs. At my current size 12, I'd be happy to lose 20 lbs. NOT 30 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 HAHAHAHAHA! I love weight calculators. I'm 5' even, medium build. It said my "happy" weight is 120 lbs. Although that's closer to reasonable than the weight charts I've seen (95-105), I have to say that I haven't been 120 lbs since early high school. I must be dense or something. I remember having a fired dept physical and the doctor coming in and saying, with great surprise, "oh! You're not obese..." I weighed all of 130 lbs and was a size 4. At 150, I'm a size 8. At 120, I'd be skeletal. I'm dense too. I'm 5'4" and at 150 I'm a size 8 too. I'd be happy to be back there. We must be the super muscular gals or something. :lol::lol: Just wanted to let you know you're not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm right at my happy weight, and I ain't happy!! I would be happy at 10-15 pounds less than my happy weight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm a few pounds under my happy weight, but I wouldn't be unhappy if I matched it. Still, I see areas that need improvement, at least as far as fitness goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrina Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I was 145 before baby #3 and I am 175 now. My happy weight is 163. That's a good starting place but that's almost 20 pounds MORE then where I was! (I'm 5'11) I'll be happy when I get down to 163- but I won't be happy to stay there long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You all seem so picky, but I think before this pg I have always been a little dense. I think size matters more than weight. I am a size 14 at 156-180 lbs (5'6"). I like to get down to a 12, then I am happy. :0) I would be happy right now if my 14s weren't tight! At 135 lbs I used to be a size 10 (with a 36 D bra!). I would be smoking hot if I could get to that again... but I need more muscle now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 In my case, the calculator is just about right. It puts my happy weight at 160 (20 pounds lighter than what I currently weigh). I would be happy there. I would be happier at 150, but I could see myself getting to 160 and holding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It said my happy weight was 30 pounds heavier than I am, LOLOLOL! It can't be very accurate....LOL. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I was always very comfortable at 135. This calculator put my happy weight at 131, so it's very close. How I wish I had just stayed there at that comfy 135 instead of joining NutriSystem and becoming Queen Skeletor. They had the nerve to tell me I was overweight....that was the beginning of the yo-yo cycle of dieting hell. :glare: I'm aiming for 135 again. I've got a ways to go, but I'm on my way. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Did you notice that you can fudge with the "happy weight" calculator? LOL I think it's pretty accurate, though I don't think I would like to see it if I put in that I was small framed. Which I am when I weigh less. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'd have to gain 12 lbs to hit my "happy weight," which would not make me happy at All. And they didn't include the choice of less than weekly exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Am I the only one who did the calculation and then yelled at the computer: "But I'm NOT HAPPY!" LOL. I weigh less than it says my happy weight would be if I worked out five times a week! What the heck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Okay, I'm way over my happy way and clinically depressed!:tongue_smilie: Let's see what happens when I get down to the happy weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You all seem so picky, but I think before this pg I have always been a little dense. I think size matters more than weight. Picky in what way? I do prefer to be a specific size, and that size corresponds with the weight I mentioned. At 180 I am a size 14. If I were at my happy weight (160) I would be a size 10, and that would be nice. Even better would be a size 8 (150#). It just happens that it was a weight calculator, not a size calculator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 This cracked me up. It says my happy weight is exactly what I am now after I've lost 10 pounds... but the problem is that I'm having to exercise daily to stay there, and I'm lazy by nature! I think it calculates that weight based on how fit it thinks you are... and I still have a lot of gut to lose, though I'm hoping to gain muscle at the same time, so I doubt my weight will change much. In theory. Hopefully. Gah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) has not had 4 children :glare: The quiz-defined happy weight is about 7 pounds less than the happy weight number I've targeted for myself. Ah, well, if I ever become willing to give up the chocolate chips, I might have a chance... Anyway, it cracks me up to see this one place where being considered "dense" is actually a good attribute! Edited January 21, 2009 by AuntieM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Anyway, it cracks me up to see this one place where being considered "dense" is actually a good attribute! :lol: I think 7 pounds is pretty close. I gain and lose that in water weight, etc. every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Huh...I am only 1.5 pounds from my happy weight! Yay for me! You are right - I am happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedbel Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 This is interesting! The calculator shows my happy weight is 132 but I feel I look my very best when I weigh 140, LOL. I am 5'6" and currently weigh 137. My parents are from Cuba and it is considered as unattractive to be too thin as it is to be obese there! I had a cousin who came for a visit during the Holidays and after watching Legally Blonde asked me if Reese Witherspoon was ill during the filming of that movie! :lol: He was shocked when he found out that she was considered attractive here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 There were some answers I wasn't sure about. Like the obese sib/parent. My dad *might* have been in that range when he died. My sis might fluctuate in & out of that range. So I tried it both ways. I think I'm supposed to answer small-framed, but I tried that & medium. I never exercise (aha! that's how you spell it!), so I put 1x/wk, but went back to see what a difference 5x would make. Guess what? My happy weight had a 5lb range, depending on how I answered. It's the 5lb range I lived in from the time I was 12 until baby #1 was born. I was never skeletal because I've always been bookish. As long as my clothes fit, I'd rather be reading, writing, sewing, painting. So I figure that's probably still a good weight. It's the range I'd aim for. I've got 50lb to lose, though. :glare: The closest I've been to that weight range since having babies was right before I got pg w/ #2. Baby #1 was in daycare, & I was working a sales job that allowed me to really control what I ate & go to the gym during daytime hours. I was *still* 10lb over my happy weight. But I was close enough to see happy coming, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in TX Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 ??? I'll have to ask my kids. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm 20 pounds under my "happy weight"...if I weighed as much as it said I should I'd be three sizes larger. No thanks! I'll stay a size 6, thank you! Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmomtutu Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I like that it says...Happy Weight Calculator NOT FOR USE BY PREGNANT WOMEN...is that because they never have a happy weight?:lol: just kiddin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Guess what? My happy weight had a 5lb range, depending on how I answered. It's the 5lb range I lived in from the time I was 12 until baby #1 was born. I was never skeletal because I've always been bookish. As long as my clothes fit, I'd rather be reading, writing, sewing, painting. So I figure that's probably still a good weight. It's the range I'd aim for. I really enjoyed reading all of your details Aubrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am about 3lbs under my "happy weight". I am shooting to slowly lose about 3 or 4 more, but will be content to stay right where I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamnkats Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 My happy weight is supposed to be 147.5. I'm currently at 77 kilos and heading down - my goal is 67 kilos. Transferring everything over to pounds...I'm at 169.4 pounds and my goal is 147.4! Wow! I had no idea that was my goal weight in pounds! I was going to say my happy weight was ridiculous, but I had no idea 67 kilos was 148 pounds. Hmmm...not sure about that happy weight. I'd definitely like to drop anohter 10 kilos (I've dropped 13 so far) so I guess I'd be in that arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 So what does it mean when someone weighs "18 stone"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Not sure what to make of this calculator. I'm at my supposed happy weight and am a size 8 (147 at 5'7"). I'd like to get back to where I was right before I got pregnant with baby #4, which is about 20 lbs. less than where I am now. I liked being a size 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) So what does it mean when someone weighs "18 stone"? A stone is 14 lbs. So... 252 lbs. 114.5 kilos I like that it says...Happy Weight Calculator NOT FOR USE BY PREGNANT WOMEN...is that because they never have a happy weight?:lol: just kiddin' Nah. The last time I was pregnant (with twins) it got to the place where we had a great time seeing just how much I could possibly weigh. (I was on bed rest, didn't get out much.) I think I ended up weighing in the... 18 stone range. :D Edited January 22, 2009 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am exactly at my happy weight! And yes I am pretty happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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