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citrushyena

Short guys! What weight do you feel most comfortable at? Especially if you're putting on muscle

I'm (23M) 6 months into my weight loss journey and I've lost about 40 pounds. I'm at the same weight l was in high school and finally in a healthy BMI for the first time in my adult life, but I'd like to drop another 5-15 vanity pounds. I'd like to look slim but muscular.

I've been getting 10k+ steps in every day, as well as getting my protein in, eating in a deficit (about 1500-1700 calories a day), doing cardio nearly every day, and strength training 3-4 days a week. As a 5'4 dude, it's been difficult to find a model for what sort of end goal I'm looking for. At my height, I mostly find posts from women, which is alright, but I have different goals and a different metabolism than most women. So I'm wondering - for other short men in this sub, what weight do you feel healthiest at?

Posted Aug 7, 2025, 12:48 AM UTC

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