ok. so I am thrilled @ losing 52lbs. yay me. I haven't bought clothes cause I didn't want to be disappointed. well I was. 52lbs and I am only in a 16 from an 18. and it's a very TIGHT 16...but it was a tight 18. but still. 52!!!! sigh. just needed to say it.

Do you carry your weight in one particular spot - boobs, back, waistline, thighs or bum? If so the style you buy can have a real impact on how quickly sizes drop. 52 lb should be several dress/top/pants sizes... I'm a metric girl but from rough calculations that's about right.

I have a friend who always loses weight off her waist last - skinny arms and legs loooong before she can get into a smaller sized nipped in top or dress. For me it's "thunder thighs"... My tops are a full size down from my bottoms, sometimes 2.

Perhaps it's time to experiment with some different styles and see how that changes things. Good luck.

You're not alone! I have lost 50 pounds now as well and have only went down one size

When I look in the mirror I don't feel like I look like i have lost 50 pounds either. I just expected to see a bigger difference than there is. I need to lose alot though. I want to lose 100 pounds more.

What kind of exercise are you doing? I definitely find that walking, ballet, and Pilates help to change the shape of my body and make the bulky areas (thighs and butt for me) leaner.