http://www.funadvice.com/my/advice/ellie19 en-us well...there really is no ideal weight, unless of course your trying to join the military, but prior to losing any weight or gaining any, I would first consult your physician and get yourself checked out, and if he gives you the go ahead to start working out.Go find a personal trainer or a reputable gym, and those who you allow you to give advice make sure they are certified...its my pet peeve when you have people who dont know anything give you advice...the gold standard is ACSM or NSCA...Google them if your unsure...remember muscle weighs more than fat...so if your lifting and the scales not budging thats why...and dont measure your success by numbers on scale, but by how you feel and how your clothes feel on you. ellie19 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:44:58 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/average_weight_8154 305541