I just tried on the size 44 Old Navy shorts that are leftovers from when I lost 100 lbs. with Weight Watchers when my son was born 14 years ago. They fit perfectly.

What's interesting is that I've lost just over 150 lbs. this time yet my waist is the same size as -100 was back then. Both starting weights were about the same. I've lost about 14" in my waist.

The difference is my arms and legs. Back then, losing slowly while exercising like a madman, I didn't lose a lot of muscle. This time, thanks to 2 months in a hospital bed, I had a lot of muscle-wasting. My legs and arms are so skinny now that I barely recognize them.

Basically, this means that I've lost about 50 lbs. of just muscle. I don't expect I'll ever build my arms and legs back up to the bulk I had before, nor do I need to, but it's interesting how differing kinds of weight loss can effect your body.

I know exactly what you mean. I previously lost about 120 lbs doing weight watchers years ago. But then I hurt my back and gained everything (and more) back. I haven't had surgery yet (4/17/17) but I'm wondering if my body will look the same or at least similar to before. Thanks for posting this!