Reconstruction, one of the most turbulent and controversial eras in American history, began during the Civil War and ended in 1877. It witnessed America's first experiment in interracial democracy. Just as the fate of slavery was central to the meaning of the Civil War, so the divisive politics of Reconstruction turned on the status the former slaves would assume in the reunited nation.
I recommend that most women can start with an 8 kg/18-lb kettlebell, while fit women can begin with a 12 kg/26-lb kettlebell. A male starting to work out should begin with a 16 kg/35-lb kettlebell, while a fit man can begin with a 24 kg/53-lb kettlebell. This is my opinion, based upon my experiences.
A woman who is 5 ft 9 in with small frame should weigh between 129 and 142 pounds, but with a large frame between 149 and 170 pounds. Even the figures above are just estimates, since MUSCLE has an impact as well. A person who works out a lot, and has more muscle mass, will also have an increased ideal weight.