[flowers99]

I wear a 16 right now. But even when I was about 215 two years ago, I was still in a 16 so I expect to be in a 16 for a while! Sad... but 14 is coming and that makes me happy.

[owensmommy4]

I know that when I used to weigh 145 i was still in size 14 pants. I have a medium build and wide set hips so even though 145 is an ideal weight for me, I just have to know that i will never be a size 6, and thats OK as long as I'm healthy and feel great!

[Skinnycow]

I've noticed that in a lot of size charts the difference between larger sizes are 2-3 inches. The difference between smaller sizes is only about an inch.
Right now, I'm in 20s. they're starting to get loose, but I am nowhere near getting into 18s.

Old Navy pants (I like Old Navy because they have 36 inch inseam)
size.........waist (inches)
20...........39 1/2
18...........37
16...........34 1/2
14...........32 1/2
12...........30 1/2
10...........29
8.............28
6.............27
4.............26
2.............25
1.............24
0.............23

[devadiva]

I was going to add the same thing and sizes are so bizzare I weigh 140 I do exercise lots and I did just in the last few month through illness and eating gain about 5lbs I am in late 50's I have from size 4 to size 10 that all fit the SAME in my closet and I have 9s and 8's that don't and 4.s several that do?
I am very thick through the middle even though I don't have fat I have a thick waist so I have to find thing cut lower on the hip. Just try more things on.

[eastcoastgirl81]

I don't think it's really about what size you wear. After all, sizes vary so much based on who makes the clothes, the cut etc etc. I tend to focus more on how I look in the clothes as opposed to what size they are!

[HoosierHeather]

I'm close to 20lbs (maybe hit it this week) down, and I haven't dropped a pants size. My 16s are still my only ones that fit. I think the difference between a 14 and 16 is BIG - bigger than say, from 16 to 18, or 18 to 20. Making that leap from a 'plus' size to a 'misses' size is a big deal! Hang in there, it'll happen.

For me, my boobs are shrinking. My ankles are skinny. But my belly and booty are still big as ever. Ack!

[Windchime]

Originally Posted by Skinnycow

I've noticed that in a lot of size charts the difference between larger sizes are 2-3 inches. The difference between smaller sizes is only about an inch.

Thanks for sharing this! I guess it never occurred to me that there might be more inches between sizes in the larger sizes! That explains why so many of us who still have a ways to go are staying in the same sizes forever!

[oodlesofnoodles]

i lost 55 pounds and only dropped 2 pant sizes, and barely! the 18's were big on me when i was at my biggest, and 14's are still a bit tight on me most of the time now. it's ridiculous. i was a 16 for a looooong time.

i really feel your pain, it's soooo annoying. but i also carry the majority of my weight on my stomach (LAME!) so it's whatever... just gotta keep pushing. don't give up homie.

[Arctic Mama]

Yes, unfortunately it all depends on your build, fat distribution, frame set, and where your body decided to lose the weight. If you tend to gain and lose allover, you're just not going to see the dramatic size shifts of a person who gains in a specific area.

[rowan108]

Right now I have a variety of 16's and 18's. Some of the 16's are big and some of the 18s are tight. Clothing sizes are soo different and varied just by manufacturer. I really want to get to that size 14 and then the 12 though.

[ASH0424]

Yeah I feel you on that.
When I lose weight my boobs typically go down first,
then my legs or whatever and my belly is the last thing.
After two c-sections with my kids, I am not sure what will happen when I lose this time.

But the point is we're all losing weight.
At the end of the day that's what matters..

[rsb0004]

Here is my drama. I've lost weight (about 30 lbs since February), and I'm still wearing the same size!! I can totally see a difference, but still can't go a size down. How is this possible? I'm also a bit frustrated by the fact that my body weight will go up/down about 4 lbs from day to day!! Perhaps I need a new scale???