I think this is very true.

The last time I lost a significant amount of weight it took me forever to get from size 16 to 10. But, then by losing another 10lbs, I was down to size 4/6.

Maybe the larger sizes are made bigger in the sense that they can accommodate a larger weight size bracket???

Originally Posted by JennaR:
The last time I lost a significant amount of weight it took me forever to get from size 16 to 10. But, then by losing another 10lbs, I was down to size 4/6.

Do you remember just about how much you weighed when you were a size 10?

Yes, it took me almost 20lbs to lose a size when I was going from size 22 to size 20 and a little less to an 18 and less to a 16 and so on. I'm about a 10/12 now and I think 5lbs would put me solidly in a 10 and another 10lbs solidly in an 8. Then, maybe fewer? I carry a lot of my weight in my hips, though, so when they lose, the pants fall off. I've been a medium up top for quite a while now.

Originally Posted by Eurus:
Do you remember just about how much you weighed when you were a size 10?

Remember American sizes are different from European and UK sizing. Notice you are in Norway.

I wear a 10 now in most clothes - a 12 in some and an 8 in some... I weigh 175 and I'm a bit taller than you.

I think the gap between sizes becomes smaller as you go down. If you look at some size charts, there is only 1" difference between a 4 and a 6 where there could be a bigger difference between the larger sizes. I noticed that as well. I can actually "diet down" a size by losing about 7 lbs, but I could never do that before. I wear a 6 now.

Originally Posted by LiannaKole:
It was once explained to me like this by another 3FC member. Your body is a like a role of paper towels. When it's full and you take off 5 sheets, you barely notice the difference. But when it's closer to being an empty role, 5 sheets makes a much bigger difference.

Great way to look at it.

I was beginning to get a big discouraged since I just broke out of the 300 lb range [down 20] & haven't seen any changes in my body yet.

But as long as I know it's coming, I'll keep on. :)

I started at 165 and now weigh 145.. That's 20 POUNDS!..... I am still the same size 13. Yup SAME SIZE... Same size shirts as well. My boobs are a tiny bit smaller as well as my thighs. But you would think that with only starting at 165, that 20 pounds would make a HUGE difference. It's kind of depressing actually....

Originally Posted by Candeka:
I started at 165 and now weigh 145.. That's 20 POUNDS!..... I am still the same size 13. Yup SAME SIZE... Same size shirts as well. My boobs are a tiny bit smaller as well as my thighs. But you would think that with only starting at 165, that 20 pounds would make a HUGE difference. It's kind of depressing actually....

Have you put on muscle?

I'd be pretty bleh too.

Originally Posted by :
Have you put on muscle?

I'd be pretty bleh too.

Most of the weight came off on its own just through better eating. I went from 165 to 157 working out. Then I went from 157 to 149 magically (wasn't eating better and wasn't working out). From 149 to 145 I have been working out AND eating better and now is just when I am starting to see a difference. I can finally squish into a size 11, but I get muffin top pretty bad.

I'm so encouraged by this post! I've lost over 80 lbs in 13 months and have gone from a size 22 to a size 14. I have the stubborn belly fat that is hanging on for dear life. I was a 'pear' as I gained the weight, but it is coming off as an 'apple'. weird. I would be in a smaller pants size if my waist would give it up.

I sure hope that 10 lbs = new size for me soon! It is true that 10 lbs as a percentage of body weight is greater as your weight goes down. The paper towel roll example also explains it nicely. Can't wait to experience this for myself.

Originally Posted by ValRock:
For sure! Took me at least 30 lbs to get out of 24/26... but I feel like I've blasted through the sizes below 14.

Can I ask when (what weight) you started to blast through sizes below 14? I'm a little taller than you and it took forever to get out of size 18W and 16W and then 16 and now 14 and almost into a 12. It seems like I've been a 14 for about 10 pounds? The 12's are not flattering enough to wear out. The chest is super tight.