VE reading how successful each of us has been and how fast some of us have changed sizes! That was the best, and most unbelievable part, for me. Once I started changing sizes, I was amazed each time I put on a "new size" item and it was slipping around, baggy, or starting to fall off. Things changed so quickly it was sometimes hard for me to reconcile it.
Part of why I wanted to see this information is it isn't just about the weight. The way we look and how our clothes fit tells how many inches we have lost and how much fat (the right tissue to lose) has gone. I am so excited and motivated by the changes each of you have made!
I can't wait to read more posts like these!
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Originally Posted by LAShutterbug
Oh this is my favorite part.
I started last year on WW at 207 and as of this a.m. 169. I was in 16W/18 and now 14 are too big. I started IP Sept 1 at 187 as I had gotten down with WW to 174 but put the extra on this year. I've not gotten this low in at least 15 years so my clothes are just starting to have to be given away. ....
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Isn't it amazing that in the short time you have been on IP you have blown past your weight watchers low point!
I am so happy for you to be at a 15 year low! That is such an amazing and exciting feeling! GOOD FOR YOU!
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Originally Posted by rockinrosie
I started IP September 17 and was a size 14 (tight) and am between a size 10-12 right now. ......My 3rd weigh in isnt till Tuesday so I am trying hard to stick to the plan over Thanksgiving......the stuffing part is going to be my biggest temptation...right next to my Mom's pumpkin pie !!!
I have fluctuated weight over the last five years and have clothing from size 5-14 in my closet......the greatest thing for me is being able to pull out a pair of pants and think that they are still too small but then put them on and be able to zip them up!!! Definitely keeps me motivated!!!
p.s I also have a size 6 dress that I bought this summer that I absolutely love and it is has become my goal outfit!!! My dh and I hope to go back to Mexico in January and I am hoping to be able to wear it......(we got married there last year and after I gained 35 lbs).
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How EXCITING! You must be thrilled with your fantastic success! Like you I had clothes in many sizes in my closet. They marked decades of me trying so many diets and always just coming close to what I hoped for. Sometimes the best feeling in the world was me looking in my closet at "some old thing" and thinking " I can't wait til that fits again." then, trying it on and going OMG!! It zipped... it fits.. It fits NOW!! HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!
I am sure you will do fine passing on the pumpkin pie and having an appropriate Thanksgiving. Keep focused. That size 6 dress is going to look and FEEL amazing on you!
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Originally Posted by Marionm
Great idea Carla! I was wondering this myself. I know some of our frame sizes are pretty different, but I think this will be interesting.
I'm 5'8" (having shrunk from two collapsed discs)
In March when I started my weight loss journey, I topped out at 310 pounds. I was wearing mostly size 24 for bottoms or dresses and 2x-3x for tops.
In July when I began IP, I weighed 285 pounds and was still wearing the 24's.
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Earlier this month at about 245, I purchased a pair of jeans and a dress that were both size 18. I also picked up some cheap long sleeve t-shirts that are larges though I think I'd still prefer an XL there but my girls kept saying they'll just be huge in a few weeks! I also bought a couple of sweaters that are 14/16 that fit my curves nicely (the way my husband likes) but aren't that tight.
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I have been a little confused about sizes though because I know when I was in high school, I admit it was 27 years ago) which was the last time I was at my goal weight or 185, I was wearing 14-16's and I think I'll be wearing those sizes in another month or so but I won't be at 185. Even back in 1997 when I got down to 200, I was wearing a size 20.
I guess I'm going to have to go try on my size 16 wedding dress that I wore 26 years ago and see if and how that fits!  |
I am glad you enjoy this thread! I agree we can be so similar in height or number but how we wear that is so different!
Isn't is amazing that you can lose 25 pounds on other diets and not change a size but, on IP, you lose 40 pounds and change 4 to 5 sizes!!
It just baffles the mind!
Regarding old sizes, yeah, they don't compare. I have clothes in my closet from 1984 (my absolute smallest post puberty) and even some from through out the 90's. When I lay comparable cuts, in same sizes on top of each other there is a definite difference in size. When I measure, it is about 1/2 inch to a full inch off sometimes. My impression based on that is a late 1980's size 8 is approximately a 2010 size 4/6. A 1990's size 10 is roughly still a 10 but sometimes a size 8. Granted, it is an imperfect comparison as the brands/designers and countries of manufacturing are different but, so are many items on the rack today which ARE labeled as the same size and most definitely aren't.
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Originally Posted by Aunt Sheshie
Since I couldn't find a coach in my area, I started IP protocol on my own (according to Dr. Tran Tien's website) on May 31, 2010... I hadn't been on the scales in a long time & didn't weigh when I started, but I'm guessing around 220... & since I don't still don't have a coach to coax me onto the scales, I don't know how many pounds I've lost, I'm gonna guess about 65, just going by the clothing I fit into now & remembering how much I weighed when I last could wear them... as for sizes, for pants, I started in a Women's size 16 & now I fit into a loose 12 or tight 10... for tops, I started in XL or XXL & now a loose Large or tight-ish Medium t-shirt or blouse...
Seems I've slowed down a bit, but I haven't been as faithful to my exercise routine as I was, so I think if I get my workouts going again, I'll start shrinking again... I'm not too unhappy that I've been on a plateau for a while, though... maybe it'll give my loose skin a chance to catch up... I'm already noticing my loose neck skin tightening up a bit...
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I think you are doing great. Exercising is such a different part of the equation! You have dropped about 4 sizes in a summer!
That has to make you happy!
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Originally Posted by JollyCrewzer
I began in August at 188 pounds and a size 16. Now, 9 weeks later, I am 162'ish and fit into some 10's. Yeah!!! My tops were XL and now are Mediums. Every weekend I try on pants that I couldn't get on the week before! Helps me find clothes for the next week. I had clothes in my closet from size 16 - 6!
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9 weeks is fast!! A size 16 to a size 10 must be such an exhilarating feeling! Isn't it fun to finally be shopping in your closet! I found it was. The only draw back for me is some were quite dated in style. As I tried those on and they fit, or fell off, I got rid of those dated items and replaced them with something current.
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Originally Posted by rosemary2612
I began IP on April 20th at 272 pounds. I wore 2X tops and 22-24 bottoms. I have lost 91 pounds and now weigh 181 and wear a Large in tops and size 14 in jeans.
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Congratulations on the 91 pounds!! That really is FANTASTIC! When you look back over the 6 sizes you have changed does it even seem real??
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Originally Posted by JessicaCourez
Great idea for a thread, Carla!
I started on May 10 with IP, I weighed 186 and was a size XL shirts and size 14/16 in clothes....
Today I weighed in at 128, although my coaches official weight is 131.8 right now.
This weekend I bought size 6's, tried on a 4 dress that just wasn't cut right for where my waist is (I have a long body), but looked good otherwise. I wear small shirts/tops, and bought a size 2 shirt last week. ...
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Look at you! 58 pounds gone and a little more than 5 sizes! I can't even begin to imagine wearing a size 2 top. Lucky you!! I am so envious! You must be both in wonder at yourself and a bit euphoric at your results each time you look in the mirror! Congratulations on all your success, Jessica!
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Originally Posted by Kristin135
I started IP last summer at 202 lbs. Lost 30 then took time off plan to finish nursing school. I restarted August 18th and I'm now at 158 lbs.
I started out in a size 18 and I just bought a size 9 skinny jeans that fit great.
I love IP it seems to sculpt your body without exercise. I plan to exercise once I get to goal. I used to work out a lot but never really lost weight. I can't believe how toned my body seems while doing IP without exercise.
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Congratulations on finish nursing school! I am sure that was quite a challenge. AND, congratulations on losing with IP and, when you were ready, getting back on track. You have had some really great success! You really change sizes fast! Anyway, I think you shift sizes fast! To go down more than 5 sizes in 54 pounds is remarkable!
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Originally Posted by OnMyWayForGood
I'm 5'10", and my heaviest weight was 367 within the past two years, although I weighed in officially at 355 when I started IP July 12. I was forcefully in 26's, although truly in 28's, but never admitted to needing a 30.
I'm down 53 lbs, so at 302, I'm fitting into 22's, 2x's, and very tightly in some of my old 20's... I can see them fitting on the horizon!
My final goal is 180, and I have no idea what size I'll be, but I'm hoping for 14 or smaller. I just can't get a handle yet on where I'll be when I'm done.
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Congratulations on all the success you have had! Losing 65 pounds is quite the feat! Just think, soon you will be in "TWODERland!"
You really have had great commitment! I am sure you are thoroughly enjoying being in 22/20's.
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Originally Posted by Soon 2 B MrsT
I began at 202lbs and a tight size 14 pants. Most t-shirts things like that were a size Large....and they were getting snug. I wore, for the most part, size 16 dresses as well.
Now, I'm 167lbs and wear a size 8 jeans and medium tops.
My first wedding dress was a size 18, my new one is a size 10.
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Hey there Soontobe! You look incredible! You will look so amazing in your wedding photos after having lost more than 35 pounds and more than 4 sizes! Your photos really show a much more sleek you!
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Originally Posted by motiv8edmama
What a fun thread!
I am 5'4 and I began in Feb. at 261 and in between 24 and 26 in bottoms and a 3X in tops.
I am now down to 208 and am in between 16 and 18 in bottoms and am wearing 1X tops. ...
I think it is so interesting how so many of us have been in the size 20s at various weights and heights. I have a lot of baggage in my hips...ugh! My trainer is helping me work on it, hopefully we can melt some of it off. I used to have a funky shaped booty, but now it's starting to look better than ever. This plan is so amazing and I am so thankful I came across it and all of you!!
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I have always admired your commitment to losing weight and exercising even if it might have meant losing more slowly than someone else! Looks like that strategy is gonna give you a more shapely behind!
AND, it looks like it is working for you! You have still changed sizes around a 10 pound average loss! That is great!! You really are looking beautiful!
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Originally Posted by xmln3x
Ive been on IP a 3 Weeks & 3 days. Started at 249 lbs and went to 235lbs. Lost 30.5 inches. Here is the crazy thing... I started out at a size 24 jeans, 2XL top. I am now a snug size 16 jeans and L-XL top. CRAZY! I purchased a pair of jeans, from the GAP tonight. THE GAP people! Thats where all the skinny minnies shop! YAY! |
30.5 inches!!! SERIOUSLY!! WOW! I am so impressed. And a size 24 to a size 16!! ALl in 14 pounds. That really is incredible! This plan is obviously working out well for you!
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Originally Posted by sgorny
At my high weight (313), I was a size 28, and squeezing into a 3x top. When I started Ideal Protein, I was 264, and wearing a size 20/22 pants, and a 2x top.
Now, I am 177 pounds (or was Friday AM, have been caring for a friend dying of cancer in CA, and not eating much at all from stress), wearing a size 10, and a medium top.
Oh, and I am 5'9". I went from a 44DD bra, to a 34DD (but it's origami going on in there!).
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Sgorny! OMG, Lady you are looking REMARKABLE! Your recent pictures show such a skinny minny! You are such an inspiration for me! I know you lost a fair amount of the weight and the sizes before IP but, your dedication to change really is admirable and noteworthy! You must constantly wonder at the 10 sizes you have changed. Do you feel it or see it all yet? Do you find your mind is still catching up or have you completely adjusted?
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Originally Posted by darbs7
I started at 245.8 a size 18, not tight, but not comfortable with a size 40DDD bra and xxl shirts or 1x. Problem areas for me are arms, breast, and upper belly. Best areas small back side, lower waist is flat and not an issue (tummy tuck after weight loss and maintence for 5 years...that was five years ago...gained back 40 of the 85 lost...but never reached my goal of 160...I wore a size 14 at 200-205). Currently my 18s are falling off of me. I have a bunch of size 16 pants tried some on yesterday...they fit, but are tight in the thighs, I will wait a week or two more to see what happens. I started IP on Sept. 13 and yesterday morning I was 224.8 so down 21 pounds in 3.5 weeks. I can wear shirts I wasn't comfortable wearing a month ago.
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You are really off to a GREAT start! 21 pounds in a month is really an exciting start! I found IP keeps doing that kind of "melting" You will be amazed how quickly you blow past that old size 14 you wore and how soon you reach and go lower than, 160!
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Originally Posted by iowahawkeyemom
GREAT THREAD!
At my highest weight of 207 I wore size 18 jeans and XL tops. Some were XXL from Eddie Bauer. Now at 165 pounds I fit into a size 13 juniors jeans. I tend to wear my clothes loose though. ... Now when I'm folding laundry I look at my new clothes and say to myself, "I fit into those?" Can't wait to shop for new clothing when I reach my goal. Until then, I shop at second hand stores.
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Way to go!! 42 pounds and more than 4 sizes. Not just that but, you can wear a juniors!! Outstanding! I don't have that kind of build and, wouldn't even begin to slide those cute junior sizes over my curvy hips! LOL..
I know what you mean about the wonderment as you look at smaller clothing. I will do that when shopping. I am better about going to the right size but, STILL, look at it and say " OH, I don't know about this!".
I too frequent the second hand, consignment, ebay and good will shops. I have found some amazing $3 to $10 dollar finds. This weekend I got a really nice Ann Taylor dress for $10 and a Ralph Lauren suit for $12. I wouldn't be able to drop so much weight or size without having something handy and cost efficient like these places!
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Originally Posted by lakerlover
I started IP on July 15 at 232lbs and wearing a size 22 pants and 2x tops I am 5'8". I now am at 194lbs and am wearing a size 15/16 pants and med or large in tops. I am truly amazed at how this diet works!!!!
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Congratulations on the 38 pounds and 4 sizes! That is so exciting. I found things I had bought thinking "a few pounds and this will fit" didn't fit at all because my body shape changed. Are you finding that too?
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Originally Posted by Journeysend
I started IP in April 2010 at 233.5lbs am 5'3" and wore 20/22 pants XL/XXL tops UGH!! I am now 178 and into 14 petite jeans and medium tops. By Christmas I want to be in single digit sizes!!!! Love the way IP sculpts the body and how very well I feel.
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55.5 pounds!! 5 sizes!! I have no doubt you will make those single sizes in December! You should be a really Hottie for New Year's Eve!!
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Originally Posted by RhondaLynn
Love this thread. So motivating for me after I've had so a badddd weekend.
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I'm glad it helps give you inspiration! It is inspiring for me too!
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Originally Posted by jordash
I started in June wearing a 26-28 top and 24 pants. I'm now wearing anywhere from a 20 to a 14 top and 18-14 pants. (depends on if I'm in women's or Miss sizes) I have the thick waist and small butt and thighs, so finding the right fit is a challenge - but more fun than it used to be. One of the gals at work told me that I still wear my clothes too loose. It is hard to let go of the body image that we've had for so long.
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It really is unusual crossing from the women's to misses sizing. I really enjoyed when I finally got off that bridge.
I am glad you are having fun shopping for clothes these days! You really should be enjoying the success you have earned! I completely agree! Letting go of the old body image is exceptionally hard to do! Good for you and congratulations on all the success!
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