I was just wondering for most of you here, what is the average weight in pounds you need to lose to drop say 1 inch around the waistline ? For me it was about 7 to 8 Lbs. But of course we all know you cannot spot reduce ANY fat in your body. So I guess early on you may lose 10 Lbs and only reduce your waist by 1/2 inch. But later on, that next 10 Lbs can results in a 3 inch waist reduction cause maybe your waist is the last place your body-fat will disappear. But on average, for me it's about every 7 to 8 Lbs. Just wondering what it was for some of you guys & Gals here.



Keep up the good work with your threads. I love reading them, and learning from them as well :-)

I've lost 9 pounds and 1 1/2 inches from my waist. I think it will depend on a lot of factors: height, weight, and where you store fat (a lot of mine is in my belly).

I've lost 37 pounds and approximately 4 1/2 inches from my waist. Interestingly, I've only gone down one pants size. If you can explain that, please do! I may have lost even more in terms of inches because I didn't measure until a month after I started losing weight, and my measurements may not be all that accurate since I'm not always that precise...

I lost 72 lbs and lost 10 inches from the waist.

It really depends. I've lost 25 pounds and six inches off my waist.

It depends on your height, body type, and how much and what kind of exercise you are doing.

Apples tend to lose weight in their lower bodies easily-and their middles hang around until the end...I am an hourglass and my waist whittles away FIRST...while I have to work, work, work, to get my hips and legs to slim down-they are the last thing to go.

I've lost 4inches in my hips and belly, 2.5 inches in my bust area I have lost 17 pounds.

I haven't taken measurements. I probably should. But this post rang a bell with me! I've lost 24 lbs. and only one pants size. I started as an 18 and now I'm a 16. I can sometimes fit very well into a 14 standing up, but as soon as I sit down...mad muffin tops!

Sorry, I guess that's kind of OT. But I had to share.

I have lost 42 pounds and about 6 inches from my waist. Went from a plus size 16 (almost an 18) to a regular size 14/15 - maybe close to a 13 now pants are starting to get big again.