:::whiny vent inside::::I wear size 26/4 jeans yet am 6 pounds from being overweight

HIITMe
HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Something is wrong with this picture. Had a great January
Not having a good February. am up 4 pounds.
5'7" 154 pounds 160 pounds would make me 25.1 BMI.
This cannot happen. Gotta get my mojo back.


/endRant

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  • maxit
    maxit Posts: 880 Member
    You can do it.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Congrats on being so close to the "ideal" weight range. You know how to do this, just keep it going!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I can't figure out if you're talking about waist size (26") or actual size size. But, regardless, keep on trucking.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    26/24 in US sizes? That does not make sense.

    Please clarify.
  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    edited February 2016
    I'm 5'7, 156 lbs with a 29 inch waist and I wear like, size 10 jeans. I think yours might be vanity sized.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    The 26/4 is what is throwing me off. I thought maybe I'd find it on a chart like this but, nope.

    spyder-womens-international-conversion-size-chart.jpg?t=1446210662
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    The 26/4 is what is throwing me off. I thought maybe I'd find it on a chart like this but, nope.

    spyder-womens-international-conversion-size-chart.jpg?t=1446210662

    I'm in Canada and jeans often have the waist size as inches. Size 30 is usually close to size 10.

  • ShrinkingScientist
    ShrinkingScientist Posts: 68 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    The 26/4 is what is throwing me off. I thought maybe I'd find it on a chart like this but, nope.

    spyder-womens-international-conversion-size-chart.jpg?t=1446210662

    I believe it's a size 4. The 26 is the waist circumference, some brands have started doing this.
  • cuckoo_jenibeth
    cuckoo_jenibeth Posts: 1,434 Member
    I get it! I am 5'7, 147 pounds and have to wear a size 6 or 8; I am forever amazed at how "little" I would have to be to fit comfortably within the "healthy" range of BMI! A little wiggle room would be nice, but I really don't feel like I have more to lose!
  • wrenak
    wrenak Posts: 144 Member
    I wish women's pant sizes were like men's... knowing your waist/inseam would be much easier and more consistent when buying jeans!
  • IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt
    IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt Posts: 695 Member
    Many pants/jeans are sized 22-32. Think designer jeans, check out the size chart for 7 For All Mankind, for example. If you're a US size 4, you would indeed have close to a 26 pant/jean size.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    I don't understand--what's the problem with a 26 inch waist and size 4 jeans? Humble brag?
  • newheavensearth
    newheavensearth Posts: 870 Member
    I'm 5 foot 3, 139 lbs and wear a size 4/ petite small. I can't see myself weighing so much and wearing this size, but I am on the muscular side. People tell me I'm small but I don't see it. I imagine that you must look fine for your height!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Sounds like Gap sizing to me

    Also that chart is wrong ...there's 2 complete sizes between US and UK ...a US 6 would be a UK 10
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'm 5'8, 160lbs and wear a Gap size 6 jeans

    But I wear size 8-12 in most other brands (US 4 to 8) ..because dress sizing is ridiculous
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    HIITMe wrote: »
    Something is wrong with this picture. Had a great January
    Not having a good February. am up 4 pounds.
    5'7" 154 pounds 160 pounds would make me 25.1 BMI.
    This cannot happen. Gotta get my mojo back.


    /endRant

    What's the diameter of your wrist? http://www.timigustafson.com/2009/what-is-your-frame-size-s-m-l-xl/

    If you have a large frame like me, don't bother looking at the BMI.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    HIITMe wrote: »
    Something is wrong with this picture. Had a great January
    Not having a good February. am up 4 pounds.
    5'7" 154 pounds 160 pounds would make me 25.1 BMI.
    This cannot happen. Gotta get my mojo back.


    /endRant

    What's the diameter of your wrist? http://www.timigustafson.com/2009/what-is-your-frame-size-s-m-l-xl/

    If you have a large frame like me, don't bother looking at the BMI.

    While I am not quite in the "throw out BMI" totally camp, BMI is not the be all end all.
    I am also one of those people who at a lower body fat am still close to the "overweight" category. I am shorter than OP and will never wear a size 4. When I was competing in a figure competition and below 20% BF I was not able to wear a size 4 pant.
    I had a health assessment done at work and was actually just over the BMI into the overweight category. The nurse took my waist measurement and classified me in the "normal" range.

  • HIITMe
    HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
    Yes. I'm muscular. My gap "1969" jeans are a size 27.

    I can fit my hand inside when they are zipped up.
    Old navy size 4

    Most of my work clothes are from Ann Taylor. Dress/skirts I can even get into size 2.

    I was 149 on Jan31. I was 154 this morning. 160 is overweight for BMI.
    My "whine" is simply that. I haven't worked out in a week which is most of the problem. Gym closing early due to snow. I've been pigging out and watching the DVR.

    I'll get 5 off by March 1st.

    Still not happy about BMI chart. My MIND knows to ignore it. It still pisses me off regardless.

    March I go into real triathlon season training and the scale naturally goes up. I'll try not to look at the scale at all during that time.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'm muscular with a large body frame by wrist, forearm and neck measurements

    I thought BMI was irrelevant when I was outside it, because body frame and muscles

    Turns out I'm happiest at a BMI of around 24

    So for me, even though I was cynical on the population measures, it appears I am not in the 20% outside the confidence interval
  • HIITMe
    HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
    I normally focus on body fat not BMI. Easier to do when weightlifting is a priority. Those heavy weights will burn fat off quickly. Triathlon season puts weightlifting on the back burner. Only lift once a week instead of 3. Cardio burns too much of my booty away.
    There is a happy medium in there somewhere. I'll find it eventually
  • hekla90
    hekla90 Posts: 595 Member
    This is likely due to vanity sizing and you may have a lower body fat percentage causing you to be more dense so a smaller size than someone who your same height and weight but composed of more fat. Feel lucky you can even find pants to buy! My natural waist is 21.5-22 inches and I get to pretty much wear children's yoga pants. Vanity sizing is so out of control even 000 fit more like a zero or 2 from around 10 years ago.
  • trjjoy
    trjjoy Posts: 666 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »

    What's the diameter of your wrist? http://www.timigustafson.com/2009/what-is-your-frame-size-s-m-l-xl/

    If you have a large frame like me, don't bother looking at the BMI.

    You don't have a "large frame".
  • WakkoW
    WakkoW Posts: 567 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'm muscular with a large body frame by wrist, forearm and neck measurements

    I thought BMI was irrelevant when I was outside it, because body frame and muscles

    Turns out I'm happiest at a BMI of around 24

    So for me, even though I was cynical on the population measures, it appears I am not in the 20% outside the confidence interval

    I'm in the same camp too. I deluded myself for a while thinking that BMI wasn't accurate for me because I lift "heavy".

    Turns out I was wrong. I can happily sit at 24. I wouldn't mind losing 5 pounds, but I'm not stressed about it.
  • dlumpkin1
    dlumpkin1 Posts: 4 Member
    Don't give up, keep working at it!
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    WakkoW wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'm muscular with a large body frame by wrist, forearm and neck measurements

    I thought BMI was irrelevant when I was outside it, because body frame and muscles

    Turns out I'm happiest at a BMI of around 24

    So for me, even though I was cynical on the population measures, it appears I am not in the 20% outside the confidence interval

    I'm in the same camp too. I deluded myself for a while thinking that BMI wasn't accurate for me because I lift "heavy".

    Turns out I was wrong. I can happily sit at 24. I wouldn't mind losing 5 pounds, but I'm not stressed about it.

    My point wasn't that it is inaccurate, my point was there is a range. It is ok to be at the top end of the range.
  • tlflag1620
    tlflag1620 Posts: 1,358 Member
    I'm 5'7" 152 lbs and wear a size 29/8 in most brands of jeans, so yeah I'm thinking the brand you wear is vanity sized or you are just very muscular (or at least a lot more muscular than me, lol) and so bmi isn't a very good metric for you. My goal weight is 140-145, which is smack in the middle of "normal" for our height, and puts me at a size 28/6 in most jeans.
  • WakkoW
    WakkoW Posts: 567 Member
    3dogsrunning wrote: »
    WakkoW wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'm muscular with a large body frame by wrist, forearm and neck measurements

    I thought BMI was irrelevant when I was outside it, because body frame and muscles

    Turns out I'm happiest at a BMI of around 24

    So for me, even though I was cynical on the population measures, it appears I am not in the 20% outside the confidence interval

    I'm in the same camp too. I deluded myself for a while thinking that BMI wasn't accurate for me because I lift "heavy".

    Turns out I was wrong. I can happily sit at 24. I wouldn't mind losing 5 pounds, but I'm not stressed about it.

    My point wasn't that it is inaccurate, my point was there is a range. It is ok to be at the top end of the range.


    I didn't think you were. However, I'm not so certain that the person talking about frame size agrees.

    The helathy BMI range is pretty large. Women who lift often can get away with being at the high end of a normal BMI. I think that it is rare for a women to be much above 25 BMI and not be over-fat, but it can happen. It can be more common for men to get above a 25 BMI and not be over-fat. But either way, it works well for the majority of the population, even if we are in denial at times.

  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    Old Navy brand jeans are vanity sized, they are notorious for being too big compared to other brands.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited February 2016
    trjjoy wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »

    What's the diameter of your wrist? http://www.timigustafson.com/2009/what-is-your-frame-size-s-m-l-xl/

    If you have a large frame like me, don't bother looking at the BMI.

    You don't have a "large frame".

    Yeah? When I was in the military I had to get my boots and hat from the men's side because the largest women's sizes were too small.

    I have to add extensions to bracelets for them to fit around my wrist.

    Etc.

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