How Many Pounds = A Size

[sassygoddess13]

Someone said to me that every 10 lbs. is a size. I don't think that's right. I'm thinking more like 25 lbs. Anyone know? Thoughts? ha

[SKINNYISN'TME]

The way I figured it out itis closer to your friend's way...But I don't feel like I have lost a size down 10 lbs, more like 20 lbs :confused Ya No Sey...I don't know!

[spirittalker]

Well I am thinking 25 lbs sounds about right. I have heard that 10 lbs=a size. Maybe 10 lbs = a size down in the small sizes. But I was a tight 16 bow I am a loose 16 or tight 14. Since I started losing weight I have lost 27 pounds. So maybe had I been a well fitting 16 I would be a well fitting 14. I guess I still have a ways to go beofer I get in my old 12's. I am taking it one day at a time.

[Richt]

Personally I dont think it can be pigeon holed at all. I think it varies from person to person.

We all know that scales can be evil liers!

Just my 2 pence worth!

Rich

[Elizellen]

Personally I dont think it can be pigeon holed at all. I think it varies from person to person.

I agree Rich - many people have posted that they have gone down a dress size or more while losing no weight at all.

[iwillbethin]

That's a tricky one. I think it just depends on your body shape. I was a 20 and now i'm a 16 and i've lost 27lbs. So I'd say it just varies.

[ciaobella]

Hmmm i really think it depends on the person....I have lost one and a half sizes in pants and two sizes in dresses and shirts and i have only lost 15lbs about...but i am also really focused toning up and exercise so i think it really just depends....

[luvchoc]

I would agree varies by person on the inches lost . I went from a 16 to a 10 and only lost 40lbs in 2003. IM back now trying to lose another 15lbs and the inches going faster than the weight I may have to go shopping for the summer.... :joy

[Buddrfly]

I AGREE!

I agree, it all depends on the person.

[ztachick]

Yea-
same answer here-
it depends
ive lost about 80lbs and i was wearing tight 24 jeans now im a 14 in old navy and layne brants slacks, and a 15/16 -17/18 in walmart(jodahe-i think) jeans

[chickaDee59]

It varies from person to person. Here is a perfect example. On the Dr. Phil "Bride Show" there were six women trying to lose weight before their weddings.

------------- size - weight

Woman #1- 20 - 245
Woman #2- 22 - 226
Woman #3- 16 - 191
Woman #4- 16 - 180
Woman #5- 20 - 217
Woman #6- 24 - 280

I myself weighed 228 and was size 18. I could get into 16's, but they were tight.

[teejay]

Also I have noticed that not everybody sizes their clothes the same. I can fit into a size 14-16 in some brands of slacks and a size 18 in others

TJ

[Pam_C]

Remember also if you work out then you are building muscle and may gain on the scale but lose inches. I was a size 18 when I started and stayed around a 16 for the first 30lbs I lost then I really began working out and lost 35 more and now i wear a 9/10.

[Jaria007]

You also have to remember height as well. On a short person, 10 pounds may be drastic while on a tall person like me, 10 pounds hardly bats an eyelash. Ive lost 40 pounds and have pretty much stayed the same size in clothes

[CathyR]

How can you figure. I have found that depending on the clothing and the manufactured, sizes all vary. I may wear a size 10 from one store and a size 12 from another. I think the clothing industry is just trying to fool us all and keep us confused. Like the scale I think sizes in clothing lie too!