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How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

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baghag
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How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I know this is different for everyone. I notice for every 6-7 lbs, I can drop a pant size.

Posted 6/12/06 2:21 PM
 
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

For me about 5 lbs.

Posted 6/12/06 2:23 PM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

7-10lbs.

Posted 6/12/06 2:24 PM
 

Diva
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I wouldnt know, but I can tell you how much weight you have to gain to go up a size! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 6/12/2006 2:25:19 PM.

Posted 6/12/06 2:24 PM
 

FeliciaDP

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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

it honestly depends if I'm working out along with losing the weight..
If I'm really exercising and watching my diet, I can drop a pants size by losing about 6-7 pounds ..

If I'm just dieting and not exercising (I know, bad) it takes about 10 pounds to notice a diff, since I'm still all flabby/giggly ..

Posted 6/12/06 2:25 PM
 

evenedan
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I thought the average was 10 pounds. But I'm 5'9" and recently lost twenty pounds and I swear I went down like a half size. Sometimes I think I didn't really lose weight, but my husband somehow rigged my scale to get me to shut up!

Posted 6/12/06 2:25 PM
 

Beth
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

about 5 to7 lbs

it's not just about fitting into the size for me- it;s the way it looks on



Posted 6/12/06 2:25 PM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I have to agree w/if u are working out, it can depend.

I also workout and although I will step on the scale and that needle wont move...the only way I know is that my clothes start appearing bigger on me.
That is losing inches and toning that can make you drop in size.


Posted 6/12/06 2:26 PM
 

nov04libride
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I asked this at a WW meeting and they said it really varies depending on your height and weight to start with. I am 5'3" and in the normal weight range, lost 10 lbs and am still the same size (a larger size then when I was 10 lbs lighter before my wedding...I think I was working out more then).

Message edited 6/12/2006 2:27:37 PM.

Posted 6/12/06 2:27 PM
 

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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

for me about 10-15 lbs. I'm 5'2".

Posted 6/12/06 2:28 PM
 

BabyAvocado
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

For me it takes about 7-10lbs. I know because just this morning I pulled on a pair of pants that didn't fit me a month ago and I was like YEAH!!! Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 2:35 PM
 

LadyMaravilla
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by BabyAvocado

For me it takes about 7-10lbs. I know because just this morning I pulled on a pair of pants that didn't fit me a month ago and I was like YEAH!!! Chat Icon



sweet! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 2:41 PM
 

jennandrob
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by MrsTC

for me about 10-15 lbs. I'm 5'2".



same here

Posted 6/12/06 2:43 PM
 

Eva Luna
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

10 lbs is one size. Period. So to go from an 8 to a 6, you have to lose 10 lbs. Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 2:45 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by jennandrob

Posted by MrsTC

for me about 10-15 lbs. I'm 5'2".



same here



ditto

Posted 6/12/06 2:45 PM
 

BabyAvocado
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by LadyLainez

Posted by BabyAvocado

For me it takes about 7-10lbs. I know because just this morning I pulled on a pair of pants that didn't fit me a month ago and I was like YEAH!!! Chat Icon



sweet! Chat Icon Chat Icon



Why thank you! Chat Icon Even though there's still alot more to go... Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 2:47 PM
 

waterspout4
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I lost 20 pounds, but still didn't go down a size. Although my clothes are too big, I can't fit in the next size down. Chat Icon

I hate the commercials of people that say 'I lost 30 pounds and went from a size 18 to a 4' They are obviously on the metric system of sizes or something.

Posted 6/12/06 2:47 PM
 

dpli
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by nov04libride

I asked this at a WW meeting and they said it really varies depending on your height and weight to start with.



This is true. When I was heavier, it took about 15-20 pounds before I went down a dress size. As I reached a smaller size, it seemed like it was 10-15 pounds for me, but I am still not in single digits sizes.

And it definitely depends on whether you are exercising or not - I have not lost weight, but lost inches and my clothes became looser (and have stopped exercising and noticed them getting tighter without gaining pounds too Chat Icon )

Message edited 6/12/2006 2:49:25 PM.

Posted 6/12/06 2:47 PM
 

Goldi0218
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Having been morbidly obese, I can honestly say that it depends on how true to you are with the sizes you choose for yourself in the first place. There were plenty of times I was wearing a 20 when I should have been in a 24. I have been anywhere from an 8 to a 24. Some size drops were 10 pounds. Others were more. Others were less. Everyone is different. Exercise may play a role especially if you are losing inches rapidly.

I work with many women who are convinced they are a 12 when they are a 16. I bet you we ALL know this woman. Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 2:53 PM
 

waterspout4
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by Goldi0218

Having been morbidly obese, I can honestly say that it depends on how true to you are with the sizes you choose for yourself in the first place. There were plenty of times I was wearing a 20 when I should have been in a 24. I have been anywhere from an 8 to a 24. Some size drops were 10 pounds. Others were more. Others were less. Everyone is different. Exercise may play a role especially if you are losing inches rapidly.

I work with many women who are convinced they are a 12 when they are a 16. I bet you we ALL know this woman. Chat Icon



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Posted 6/12/06 2:54 PM
 

Bri
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

about 8 pounds because my weight concentrates around my middle

Posted 6/12/06 8:55 PM
 

MelToddJulia
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

Posted by LadyLainez

For me about 5 lbs.




same.

Posted 6/12/06 8:59 PM
 

MrsS2005
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Re: How much weight do you have to lose to go down a clothing size?

I carry a lot of my weight in my hips. I can be at least 15 lbs lighter and still can't fit into a smaller size. Chat Icon

Posted 6/13/06 8:01 AM
 
 

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