Ok is this normal?

[poobears1972]

Last week my jeans got too big so I went down a size. YAY this past week I only lost 1lb and my weight has bounced around all week. I know it will fluctuate so not worried about it. Also it's almost TOM time so that accounts for most of it I think.

Anyway my question is. Even though the scale only moved 1lb the last 1.5 weeks those jeans I bought are already almost too big. I tried on 6's today that were snug but wearable. I don't measure because I can never get them accurate I go by how clothing fits.

I just went through my room and things I couldn't wear a week or two ago are now too big. I've read on here how water can replace fat so the scale doesn't change even though you lose inches but is it normal to lose them so fast.

Don't get me wrong I'm not complaining just kind of freaked (in a good way LOL). I recently purchased clothing I was hoping to wear on our June vaca and intentionally bought them too small. As of today all either fit or are too loose. How can I be 4'11" 152lbs and wear a size 6/8???????????

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Ok is this normal?

>>How can I be 4'11" 152lbs and wear a size 6/8???????????>>

Women's sizes are not consistent.

Also, vanity sizing may be at play. Manufacturer's know that women want to wear a smaller size ... so they give them a small number.

Ever wonder why Chico's has size 0, 1, 2?

I wouldn't worry about a particular size ...

[poobears1972]

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Even without looking at the size the clothing I already had that was way too small is now too big in a matter of 1-2 weeks. I was dropping inches steady all along but just recently started dropping big inches.

My clothing I wore at this weight (about 2lbs heavier) last year on our cruise is not even wearable. I don't even have to unbutton or unzip, they just slide on and off with ease.

Like I said I'm not complaining I just can't figure out why it's so fast all of a sudden with no weight change.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Ok is this normal?

>>I just can't figure out why it's so fast all of a sudden with no weight change.>>

Remember this answer from your childhood:

"Because".

Sometimes that's the way it is!

[poobears1972]

Re: Ok is this normal?

I know I have a ton of swellingin my calves and ankles, enough for DH to notice, that is normal for me around this time of month. I saw in the book where Dr. A suggests using L-taurine as a diuretic because it doesn't interfere with kidney function like RX and OTC ones can.

Anyone here used it?

[ziggy]

Re: Ok is this normal?

inches are a better indicator of fat loss

also this thread may help

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-atkins-diet-forum/62097-defense-system-fat-cell.html#post952959

[poobears1972]

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Thank you for the link that was an interesting way to put it. I'm in this for the long haul so I guess eventually the weight #'s will catch up with the inches dropping. It better hurry cause those inches are going fast. :O

[Elizellen]

Re: Ok is this normal?

The weight loss might never catch up with the inches lost, PB

Many people eating low carb report that their body seems to 'morph' so that they are smaller even though their scales say they should be in larger sizes.

But who cares?!?! Wearing smaller clothes at a higher weight than the charts suggest or than your previous weight/dress size history just means you have lost FAT, which is what we are all after isn't it?

Unless you are going to wear a T-shirt telling everyone your current weight, just enjoy the fact that people looking at your slimmer body in its smaller clothes looks like it weighs less than your scales tell you.

[Hoping]

Re: Ok is this normal?

When I did Atkins my body was recountoured. Think of it as free natural liposuction.
I was smaller at higher weight. I was never a six or eight mind you, but I was sixteen at a higher weight than before.
And by the way, you have like the mecca of all short people bodies. Size six/eight at 152lbs?! I'm five feet tall. You've given me hope! lol

[poobears1972]

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I know weight isn't the most important thing but I also know my Dr will be happier to see the actual # go down, not just the inches. I've always weighed more than I looked but nothing this drastic.

I'll enjoy it, don't worry about that. I'm actually starting to get excited about swimsuit shopping this year. Not that I'm ready to hop in one yet but I can see it in a couple more months. Who knew it was possible to be excited about swimsuit shopping.

I do joke with DH that most of my weight is probably my hair and my boobs since I have lots of both

[2big4mysize]

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congrats. I bought on sale end of season clothes in the Fall of 02 a couple sizes smaller thinking I'd wear them in the spring of 03 but they were way too big come spring of 03 so I hear you on that shrinking is good.

Your doc will be happy to see your body fat dropping so ask him to check your percent body fat next time they weigh you even if the pounds are not as impressive as your size change is.

[poobears1972]

Re: Ok is this normal?

I've never had my body fat checked, may ask about that when I go in, in next month. I went shopping at a resale shop today and was literally shocked to find I could wear a 10p in suit jackets. Last time I bought one was last year and I had to have a 16w because of my arms. If my Mom wouldn't have insisted I try it on I never would have believed it would fit. I argued and argued that there was no way my arm was going in that sleeve. Wound up buying 2 suits LOL

When does your brains body image catch up to how you must really look now?

[2big4mysize]

Re: Ok is this normal?

I've never had my body fat checked, may ask about that when I go in, in next month. I went shopping at a resale shop today and was literally shocked to find I could wear a 10p in suit jackets. Last time I bought one was last year and I had to have a 16w because of my arms. If my Mom wouldn't have insisted I try it on I never would have believed it would fit. I argued and argued that there was no way my arm was going in that sleeve. Wound up buying 2 suits LOL

When does your brains body image catch up to how you must really look now?

I don't know when it will but congrats on your shrinking body. I had to buy new dress clothes for my nephews baptism and my fat googles were so welded to my face I started out in the high 20s and worked my way down one size at a time till I was in a 12 with my hands in the pockets and the loose fit I like. The sales lady said I was a 10 or an 8 put I was happy with what I bought. I was so shocked about it I had to post it to my Atkins buds.

[poobears1972]

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Wow great job. It's nice to know I'm not the only one with fat goggles on. Think they might be super glued on. Every now and then though I'll catch a glimpse and think is that me? LOL