I see people refer to their weight (at least, I think that's what they are referring to) by saying "14 stone 3" (for example)? What the heck does that mean, please??
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Re: What does "__ stone __" mean?
Ok, a stone is a british weight measurement.
1 stone = 14 lbs.
I am sure it will only be the British that you have seen type like that.
Richsigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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Hm...11 stone sounds a lot better than 155 pounds
~Lisa
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I prefer using stones than lbs but I've kinda got used to saying lbs on the board now.
26 yr 5'2 F
Did Atkins on and off from Feb 2005 until April 2008. Fluctuated between 15 st 1/211lbs and 11 st 1/155lbs.
On different weightloss programme from 28th May 2008 start weight 14 st 11/207lbs.
Current weight 10st 3lbs/143lbs.
Ultimate Goal Weight 9 st/126lbs.Comment
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Thank you for the responses -- that had been bugging me!
I agree, Lisa... 18 stone sounds much better to me.Comment
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oh my yes, 26 stones sounds much better then 163 kg or 359 pounds!
Lady Hawke
Attitude Changes Everything.
Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
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Me too, I only ever use lb's now here.Originally posted by angelstarsigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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HEY!! I'm only 14 stone 11. I like this game. I think I'll use stones for how much I weigh currently and lbs for how much I've lost.
27/f/5'10"
HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160Comment
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How are the scales in the UK marked?-Chris
Male, 58 5'4"
First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost
Down 33.5 pounds from highest weightComment
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lbs on the scales and then every 14lbs there is the stone mark.
Does that help?sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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If I say to someone in the UK....Ive lost 14lbs, it doesnt sound much. But if I say....I've lost a stone....it sounds like alot!!
26 yr 5'2 F
Did Atkins on and off from Feb 2005 until April 2008. Fluctuated between 15 st 1/211lbs and 11 st 1/155lbs.
On different weightloss programme from 28th May 2008 start weight 14 st 11/207lbs.
Current weight 10st 3lbs/143lbs.
Ultimate Goal Weight 9 st/126lbs.Comment
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That does it -- we're adapting that system!Originally posted by angelstar
-Chris
Male, 58 5'4"
First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost
Down 33.5 pounds from highest weightComment
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I still think, in the US, if I tell someone I've lost a stone, they'd be like, yah, whatever, but if I was like, I've lost 14 lbs, they'd be like, congrats!27/f/5'10"
HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160Comment
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if I told someone in the states, I've lost a stone, I bet they'd ask if I lost my marbles too! (sorry couldn't resist!
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to say what I weight I like stones - 26 stones sounds soooooooo little.
to say what I've lost - 3 stones - sounds like nothing. so I'll stick to pounds for lost - 43 pounds lost and I only weigh 26 stone!
Lady Hawke
Attitude Changes Everything.
Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
---><---
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EXACTLY Lady Hawke!!!
Let's see, right now, I weigh about 14.75 Stone. I've lost (from my highest weight) 7.5 stone. I still think 105 lbs sounds soooooooooooooo much more impressive.27/f/5'10"
HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160Comment
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