LA Weight Loss - Change in sizes?

Hi Chickies. I'm wondering about how long and how many pounds it took for you to need to drop a size in your clothes? Mine still fit after 16 pounds, though they mostly are the stretchy (ugly) kind. My panties are a little baggy, but everything really still fits. I'm curious because I'm going on a trip with DH to Vegas in November and am curious if I will need to shop by then if I continue to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week or so. Thanks for the help!!

Hi Red--from everything I have read over the years, for every 10 pounds you lose, you go down one size. But from experience, I am finding out that is not true.

If you wear elastic pants, then you might be able to wear the same pants for awhile. But if you wear button pants, then you would notice a change.

I lost about 30 pounds before I noticed a change in my clothes (but I wasent noticing the weight loss, at first, just trying to get healthy). Now I notice when I put on a few pounds, the jeans get tight and the fat flops over the waist band. Then time for watching the food, again.

So, by the time you go to Vegas, you might have to buy some smaller jeans.
Good luck to you

Chris

Thanks, Chris.

I've always found it takes almost 20 to see the first change in size as we tend to start losing weight once we can't stand our clothes anymore and they are tight. So first ten makes our current clothes comfortable again. That is where I am at my clothes are now comfortable again another 10 and they should be lose and hopefully I can hold on to these for the first 30. But I've lost a lot of inches as I've been working out since Feb alot but not much weight lost due to the muscle gain. Hence why I do just cardio now - though my shirt size has dropped to a L - go me.

I feel the same way. I have dropped my first 10 but it's taken 3 weeks. I am not following any special diet plan, just reading fitness mags and taking ideas from dieticians in the mags. I keep myself motivated with a pair of jeans and other clothes that haven't fit for some time. I try them on randomly every so often and see that they are starting to fit better and better each time...even though I'm still wearing the larger sizes more comfortably. Maybe go ahead and buy yourself a pair of jeans just one size smaller and see. Then if they do fit, you'll be thrilled, but if they don't, you'll know to what extent you need to stay focused! Congrads on the first 16!

:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: I have lost 11.6 in two weeks...I have noticed pants are looser...but they were stretchie....The program seems to be working for or I am working the program..hee hee:carrot: :carrot:

Reddeb- The best thing to do is go to a clothing store and try on some different sizes. It took me probably 20-25 lbs. to change the first size, but hasn't been that much for the other changes. I started out in a tight 24 jeans and am in a comfortable 18 right now 65 lbs. later. My top half always loses way faster. I was wearing 22 tops and am in 14/16's right now.

The 10lbs. per size rule applies more the smaller you are and the closer you get to goal. I think at 40lbs. lost, I had not chaged sizes. Now after almost 90lbs. I'm 5-6 sizes down. My sizes have changed 10lbs. per size only since the last 20 or so pounds. I'm shocked, but lovin' it!

I am soooo glad to read all the differeing answers because that 10lbs/size and the 2lbs/week thing will get you down in a hurry if you don't fall into that category. I think because my 14's were too tight when I started it took at least 20 pounds to move in size, but now that I am closer to 30 I am down to mostly 10's (Lucky's were all I cared about at first!) with a couple 12's depending on the brand--so I don't buy--haha. Actually I have the same exact style docker capris, bought at the same time, the khaki are 10's and had to get a 12 in the black--go figure. Plus, I am the opposite of Deb--my top half is the slowest to go--I have really broad shoulders and back--ugh. But--at least I have a really sexy collar bone again!!

I agree with the others above--just go a start trying on things when you feel like you need a visual--you'll be amazed when things you don't think will fit, do--very exciting!!

Baja--CONGRATS!! 11+ in 2 weeks is amazing. Can I ask how much you have to lose?

Hey Lea Ann- I just realized the other day that I too have a collar bone. I was so excited about it and DH just thought I was being stupid. Bad thing is that as my face is getting thinner, the laugh lines around my eyes are getting deeper. Anybody got any secrets????

Deb, That is so true! I have an older sister who has many, many wrinkles and she is a tiny woman, 5 feet, 93 pounds. her face literally hangs. She has always teased me that once I've lost weight my face will look like hers - Lord, I hope not.

Deb--I love laugh lines--sign of a great life and much happiness!! I'll take the lines in exchange for a jaw and collar bone, funny how such odd things make my day.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been.
Mark Twain

Ok guys, thanks for putting things back in perspective. I think that I am just letting it get to me right now because as my 38th birthday looms very near (tomorrow) I am just feeling a little "old". The number usually doesn't bother me because I don't feel like I am that old, but I am starting to look that old.
Yesterday my best friends DD, who I was in the delivery room when she had her and also helped raise her, had her own baby. That probably didn't help the fact either thinking about where the last 20 years have gone. But I really wouldn't go back and wouldn't change a thing. Ok, I am happier now.

I don't think there is a magical number of pounds that universally means a size.

Also, I agree that it depends on the type of clothes and the manufacturer of the clothes. There are things that seem to be tight one week and loose the next and others altogether were I never have a medium phase where they are just right. You may loose in some areas quicker and show water weight in others.

Deb: You have lost 53 pounds!!! That is a ton of weight to lose. You must have so much more energy now. Imagine what 53 pounds would look like sitting on a table. Remember when Oprah wheeled hers in? Gross but like they say: A picture is worth a thousand words. Happy Birthday! Getting older is always better than the alternative. Also, when you continue to drop sizes, imagine all the cool, young, clothes you'll be able to wear. I would love to be able to wear low slung jeans. It seems that thin looks younger than fat anyday. I am planning on a complete transformation to go along with my weight loss. I have had short, short hair for about 7 years or so, and while it suits me, and is so easy to care for, I've decided to let it grow out while I'm in the wl phase of LAWL. I've only missed two cuts, but man, it looks raggedy. After that, if I get sick of the daily hair routine I can always go back to short. Also, I plan on going to the Bobbi Brown counter and having a makeover using all her products. I'll do that as my treat when I get to 30 pounds. I've been using the same products for about 20 years, (Mary Kay), and I'm thinking I need to update my look.

So, do something special for yourself tomorrow. Life is short, too short, as you well know, we need to get out there and live it!!!!!

Happy B-Day.

Debbie

Thanks Debbie- Actually my ticker weight is right, I haven't updated the S/C/G in a while. I've actually lost about 65 lbs.

I think I am going to go to the day spa here and get a facial and a manicure tomorrow because I am off from work. My hair is also currently very short and spiky. I have tried to let it grow but get very aggrevated when it doesn't go like I want and then I chop it off again (which I did just 2 days ago). My hair is so fine and thin that the short hair actually looks better on me than long. People also say I look younger with the short hair than I do with the longer hair.

As far as the energy- I do have lots more. I can keep up with DH on walks now. He never takes a leisurely walk, everything has to have a purpose and I used to always walk behind him, now I keep up and sometimes have to wait for him now.

Thanks again!

:carrot: :carrot: Thanks for the great encouragement.....I have a bunch to lose..started at 226.8....first goal wt. is 190...But I know I will want to lose more..I am 5'7"....I jist got the book by Pratt on 14 super foods...I read a post froma gal who lost a bunch using those foods..Sorta like good choices among :carrot: :carrot: the program choices....BC

Baja--please share the secrets of the 14 super foods--we all need all the help we can get. CONGRATS--again--wow.

I don't know about the average but I started at LAWL in March and was a size 22. I am now a size 14. :flow1: I would like to go to a 12 but right now I am happy. My main problem is my skin. I work out yet my face is starting to sag and my skin on my stomach, bootie and legs are hanging. I am trying to exercise more :lifter: :ebike: :workout: but it doesn't seem to help my face very much.:?: I told my husband I might need a facelift for an anniversary gift next year. :hat:

I did a quick search for the "14 super food" and found this link at webmd:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/82/97166.htm
You may have to copy and paste.

Here is the 14 in a nutshell...
1. Beans: A great low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and an easy way to help control your weight and your blood sugar.
2. Blueberries: The best food on the planet to preserve a young brain as we mature.
3. Broccoli: The best food on the planet to prevent cancer.
4. Oats: A sure-fire way to lower your cholesterol.
5. Oranges: The most readily available source of vitamin C, which in turn lowers the rate of most causes of death in this country, for example, heart disease and cancer.
6. Pumpkin: Loaded with phytonutrients, which keep our skin young and help prevent damage from sunlight.
7. Wild salmon: A guaranteed way to lower your risk for cardiac-related death.
8. Soy: The only complete vegetarian source of protein.
9. Spinach: The best food on the planet to prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, thus ensuring a lifetime of good vision.
10. Tea -- green or black: The easiest and cheapest no-calorie way to avoid heart disease and cancer.
11. Tomatoes: One of the easiest ways for men to avoid prostate cancer is the consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products.
12. Skinless turkey breast: The leanest meat source of protein on the planet.
13. Walnuts: Consuming walnuts is an easy, tasty way to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
14. Yogurt: A tasty, easy way to boost your immune system.

I copied and pasted from the link above...

ps. I had a POP day :dancer:

Thanks Nancy!

I think the clotihng sizes all depend on your body shape. Rosie's in a 14 at 177, but back when I weighed 179 I was still in an 18. I'm the ultimate pear shape with wide hips (Good for making babies!! ;) ) Anyway, I am down 17 pounds but have not needed to change sizes yet. I think the fat comes off my top half faster also.

I think the clotihng sizes all depend on your body shape. Rosie's in a 14 at 177, but back when I weighed 179 I was still in an 18. I'm the ultimate pear shape with wide hips (Good for making babies!! ;) ) Anyway, I am down 17 pounds but have not needed to change sizes yet. I think the fat comes off my top half faster also.

I agree, Jenni - height also makes a big difference. The last time on LAWL I got down to the 190's before falling off the wagon, and went from sz 20 to some 14's, but mostly 16's. Unfortunately I tend to notice my weight loss in my fingers! Kind of funny, yet depressing at the same time. I always joke that my fingers would look great in a bikini, but not the rest of me.:^: