Anybody go from jeans size 26 to 24? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Truffle · 09-20-2009, 11:41 AM

The first thing I'm working on is going from a tight-in-the-waist size 26 down to a 24 that fits comfortably.

My guess is that I'll need to lose between 20-30lbs to do that. I lose SLOWLY, so I'll be working on this for awhile.

I know everybody's different, but about how long did it take you to go from a 26 to a 24?

For me, it could take a year, seriously.

Smiling_Sara · 09-20-2009, 11:45 AM

I think it took me about 20 pounds. I was just starting to fit into a size 26 when I started my journey at 278. Stick with it, even if it takes a year. I think it took me a 3 months.

cfmama · 09-20-2009, 11:45 AM

I think around 20 lbs...

Onederchic · 09-20-2009, 11:48 AM

I don't rightly recall exactly but I did start at size 28 and a year and a half later I am in a 14. Hang in there, it does happen

Creeech · 09-20-2009, 12:02 PM

It really depends on your body shape, I weigh 283 and I'm an 18-20 when other people my size wear around a 24/26. If you're proportioned a certain way jeans will fit you differently than someone else, it'd be best to compare your body type to someone with a similar one to get an accurate result. Good luck with your journey, we'll be here rootin' for ya!!

possiblesuccess · 09-20-2009, 12:08 PM

I think I had to lose between 20 and 25 pounds to get into a 24. So about 3 months.

Tai · 09-20-2009, 12:20 PM

It was about 20 pounds for me. I lost somewhat slowly as well, but don't remember exactly how long this took.

lottie63 · 09-20-2009, 12:54 PM

yeah about 20 lbs.

niru78 · 09-20-2009, 01:10 PM

I am a absolute pear shape so during the last trimister of my pregnancy, I wore a size 26, then lost 20 pounds giving birth and fit in to the 24s. I had all these jeans from my earlier heavier days that I get by with those during maternity times. I know easier said than done but find what works for you long term and stick to it even though results show little later!
Good luck and I am sure 3FC chickies will be there each day rooting for you!

Truffle · 09-20-2009, 01:11 PM

Thanks, everyone! This means that it's *possible* that I could be into 24s by the end of this year. One size down for the holidays would be WONDERFUL!

I haven't been in my 24s in about 5 years.

Oh, I hope I can do this...

nooch · 09-20-2009, 02:34 PM

15ish pounds for me - but I am pretty tall. I made it into 22s after another 15 and am now working on my 20s!

GirlyGirlSebas · 09-20-2009, 02:42 PM

When I walk for an hour everyday and cut out processed foods, sugar and HFCS, I tend to lose quickly in my stomach and can fit into my 24's. My stomach is what puts me in a 26 instead of a 24.

Rainbow · 09-20-2009, 04:17 PM

TOok me ages to go from a UK26 to UK24 - maybe about 35lb but then UK 24 and UK 22 were both very lose 7 lb later and I'm about a UK 20 now. Think I will be a 20 for a while though as they are much tighter but the size above annoyingly lose and a size 18 goes nowhere near me. Don't think you can really predict size changes that well as it depends on where you lsoe the weight, what shape you are, etc.

Idealmuse · 09-20-2009, 04:23 PM

I think it depends too on how tight those 26s were. I think it took me more like 30lbs, but mine were pretty damn tight (I refused to buy 28s)

StellarGirl · 09-20-2009, 10:14 PM

I started at a 26 jean. I usually wear skirts, but my 26 pants are just starting to be too big and I'm wearing a 24 skirt now (I don't have a pair of 24 pants). As of this morning, I have lost 20 lbs. I'm pretty top heavy and bottom small, but I weigh more than you do...so it should be about the same.