Any of you that have lost quite a bit of weight: Approximately how many pounds lost equals a size? I have about 100 lbs to lose, wondering how many sizes I'll go through in the next 2-3 months. I know there is no exact science to it, I'm just thinking generally.:biggrin:

For me about 15 pounds is a size. I think it depends on your body and where you carry your weight. I'm down almost 35 and gone from a 22/24W to 14/16W. My foot is getting smaller too! I was a size 7 shoe at "normal" weight and before kids. I am a size 8 1/2 or 9 (or was), now those are getting big. I guess my body isn't distributing as much weight and my feet are smaller as a result.

I have lost 35 lbs and I am definitely down 1 dress size. Probably more like 1.5 though. So every 20 lbs sounds about right to me.

my weight is distributed everywhere, huge butt, legs, stomach, arms, everything.

I carry my weight all over as well. I've dropped about six inches in my breast line though. I've lost from my head down. First my face/neck, then my boobs, then my upper torso/ribs, then the HUGE SPARE TIRE...my legs are finally starting to show some progress. I went from an evenly distributed body to a pear. I know the hips and thighes will lose too, it's just frustrating since that is the place I hate the most

well i dont get banded until november...if my insurance doesnt screw me over.. -.-

I carry my weight all over as well. I've dropped about six inches in my breast line though. I've lost from my head down. First my face/neck, then my boobs, then my upper torso/ribs, then the HUGE SPARE TIRE...my legs are finally starting to show some progress. I went from an evenly distributed body to a pear. I know the hips and thighes will lose too, it's just frustrating since that is the place I hate the most

Leslie, what did you do to lose the "spare tire"? I went down 2 dress sizes, but I think that I could be one more size down, but the spare tire is in the way.

Leslie, what did you do to lose the "spare tire"? I went down 2 dress sizes, but I think that I could be one more size down, but the spare tire is in the way.

I really had two spare tires. Looked like two stacked on top of each other - lol. The one that was right under my boobs has signifcantly gone down - I have a little pooch there, but can actually see muscle indentations on the sides and can feel my ribs. I can't believe it! As for the second spare tire. It is still there, just smaller. I had two c-sections and fear it will take PS to get rid of it.

I've been doing a lot of walking 3-4 days a week. I think that has made a big difference. I've never walked so much in my life. Before surgery, when I'd lost weight I'd gone to curves, but lost in different places, but my stomach last.

I've started swimming and playing racquetball on days that I don't walk. I need to hit the weights at the gym (I go to the Y), but am waiting until after my revision to make sure my port is not digging into my muscle. Right now it still hurts if I aggrevate my beast/chest muscle.

I went down from 22 to 12 and some 10 since october 3rd of last year. About 65 pounds

I've lost just about 50lbs and gone from a 24 to a 16/18. I'm 5'1" (5'2" if you ask my surgeon, who I think must have some whacked out ruler). My biggest problem area is the 'kangaroo pouch'. Two c-sections didn't help the matter, either. :smile2:

-m

I've lost 40+ pounds and have gone down 2 shirt/blouse sizes and 1.5 pant sizes. 2 dress sizes depending on the way it's made. I carry most of my weight on the bottom half and tend to lose from the head down as well. I think it just depends on your body type, how much muscle mass you started with and your height. Simply put, everyone is different. Good luck to you.

I think everyone is different.... It depends on exercise, muscle mass, toning, bone structure, height, etc. But for me.... 15 lbs = one dress size. I've lost 57 pounds and have gone from a 24 to a 16. I have also noticed that I'll find my clothes to be looser, but the scale will show no loss at all. I chalk that up to building muscle from exercising. I don't worry about that to much.

Thanks Leslie.

I usually walk about 2-3 miles a day (6 x's a wk). I can see the legs and thighs leaving, but the "pouch" tends to want to stay with me. lol

I was determined today to walk 4 miles, but only made it to 3 1/2 which I'm still proud of myself. I am going to try and do some strength exercise (with the weights and riding my bike in the evening). I've lost about 45 lbs. but I'm a little disappointed cause it will be a year in August. One of my dr's said that I am probably losing inches which is still good. I don't understand about the "muscle thing" (gaining muscle). I guess I'm a slow loser. I am trying sooo hard to make it under 200. I try to get in good protein and I'm trying to quit the "healthy" snacks even though I was told I could have them, but I'd like to try and eat my meals w/ no snacks.

Edited June 12, 200818 yr by gloharmar

I've lost a little over 30 lbs and have yet to see a new size.. :biggrin:

Ah well.. it will come.

I wish you luck!

I've lost about 40 pounds. I started out in a 18/20 and you know some 22's if I got them from a cheap store. But now I am in a 14/16 Juniors which I guess can constitute about 2 sizes since I was always wearing women's plus before. I have jeans in a size 14 that I purchased recently but all my old jeans are a size 16 anything larger just doesn't fit. I hope to lose another 20 pounds before August so that I can fit in a 12.