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I was a 11-12 about 18 years ago at 145 pounds. I've got big bones and even with weighing 145 my hip bones stuck out and I was thin. My bones will not be getting smaller... I accepted long ago that I fit in higher sizes for my weight and that is okay. I still looked good. (5'7" btw) we all have different body shapes and sizes I would hate for a young person (I'm 40 btw) to think they have to get into a specific size. So far the responses have been great, I just wanna put out there that size is a number, look at the "for real" you In the mirror and go by that. My downfall was always comparing myself to my stepsister. She is 5'4" and 4 years older. We wore the same size when I was 12 then I grew. I could not compare to her but I did it all the time. I was never good enough but you cannot change genetics, I was taller, had a larger bone structure, and boobs. So again, look at you, love you, and be okay with where you fit. As far as those low numbers you are all wearing, I'm jelly, but I'm super happy for you. What an accomplishment! I (hopefully) will be rocking size 12's in a year! And I will be happy for me!

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@@because -- get ready to wear a size 8 soon if you were wearing an 11-12 at 145 pounds 18 years ago.

Vanity sizing has shrunk sizes a lot since then.

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@@because, I agree with@vsgann2014. I'm 5'1 and not at goal yet but currently wear a size 10 (admittedly not all 10's fit me, but most do) & I weigh 167! Which is why I changed my goal size to an 8, I picked 145 as my goal weight but truthfully, when I can wear a pefect 8, I'll be at my goal regardless of the scale.< /p>

Good luck to you

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Depending on designer I wear a size 2-4 pants and small top. My goal was a size 6 but I am happy with where I am now.

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I can't get below a size 10. Have been doing hiit training 4 days a week for 2 months and watching what I eat. Seem to have stopped losing at 8 months out. Now I fluctuate between 164 and 170 (I hold onto Water weight forever). I'm apple shape and have 3 kids so I think my legs and butt could fit into a size 8 but my waist says nope, 10 is it.

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Started size 22 now 4-6- small

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