realistically ?

[Timeforachange]

Okay, Here is my situation. I am on day 9 and am down 7.5 pounds. I know that this is a good amount for the 1st week, but I don't feel any difference in my clothes. My DH is going out of town on business Monday, this will be day 13 for me, and will be gone for 10 days (day 24 for me).
I guess I am wondering if this is enough time for me to feel a little bit thinner.
How many pounds does it take to equal a pants size?

Also, I have been doing 30 minutes (2 miles) per night on my Gazelle.

Time

[2big4mysize]

Re: realistically ?

Good start. if you want to know how much smaller you already are go get 7 butterboxes and see. there is no way to tell how many pounds lost is a pants size becuase we each lose weigh differently have a different shape and starting weight.

Now what are you doing for the resistance exercise part of your Atkins?

[Timeforachange]

Re: realistically ?

Thanks,
Yea, I suppose that 7 butter boxes would be alot. I think I'll go to the grocery and test that theory out on my lunch hour. I had not thought of the size thing like that. I had heard that 8 pounds makes a size, but maybe it worked that way for her. because I am no where near a pants size down.
I have not started any type of resistance. Any Ideas on something that is effective and quick. With a full time job, 2 kids (4) and (2), and supper and and housework,etc. I have a hard time getting even the 30 minutes in.

Time

[Sharni]

Re: realistically ?

It varies widely. I had to lose 15 before I droppped a size. Some people even 20 BUT the inches will still be disappearing so don't sweat!

[iwillbethin]

Re: realistically ?

Everyone is different. I started out at a size 20. I'm now a size 12. I even wear some of my 16's still. Go figure. Measure yourself also. You will see the inches soon PROMISE!!!

[LOWCARBINCLEVELANDOH]

Re: realistically ?

Not only that..larger SIZES are different. I can wear a 1X at some stores and have to go 3X at others.

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: realistically ?

Nice photo of Josh Groban, Sharron!

[tabekat]

Re: realistically ?

Timeforachange - stay away from the scale, you are doing great. It took me about 6 weeks before I felt a serious difference in my clothes. Be patient, it will happen for you.

Lowcarbininclevelandoh - my heck, long nick. and Dang... Josh Groban! I am GREEN with envy. He has a voice like an angel. Whenever I hear him I melt!