How to drop a pant size?

xXRosie3
xXRosie3 Posts: 26
in Health and Weight Loss
So I am size 6 in jeans and i would like to be a size 4 . I am 115 pounds but i still look fat in my butt and thighs i am only 5'1 and I want to lose inches

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  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Lift heavy
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    Everyone carries their weight differently.. for me I need to drop about 10 lbs before I drop a pant size.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Moderate calorie deficit, some form of resistance/strength/weight training, patience.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Moderate calorie deficit, some form of resistance/strength/weight training, patience.

    ^^this
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    I don't know if I can drop a pant size but I can certainly drop my pants.
  • donthesitate
    donthesitate Posts: 255 Member
    I don't know if I can drop a pant size but I can certainly drop my pants.

    :flowerforyou:
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Moderate calorie deficit, some form of resistance/strength/weight training, patience.

    ^^this

    +1
  • xXRosie3
    xXRosie3 Posts: 26
    My new goal for 2014 is to lose ten pounds I have lost over 27 pounds so hopefully i can handle another ten
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?

    But she's 115lbs at 5'1. Maybe eating at maintenance for that 115 while doing strength training to work on body composition?
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    Agree drop a bit more weight for your height through Moderate deficit. Lots of Squats firms up the backside. That and lunges. Whether you choose to do weighted squats/lunges is up to you but results are pretty wicked.
    You've had good success so far....Should be no problem. I wear a size 4. Am 5'7.
    There ya go...my 2-cents. :drinker:
  • Lifelink
    Lifelink Posts: 193 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?

    remember this: weight in numbers =/= losing inches on the waist

    I've lost inches fast with all sorts of strength training over creating a calorie deficit. Calorie deficit made my weight drop, but not the inches on my waist.

    Welcome to my personal nightmare.
  • xXRosie3
    xXRosie3 Posts: 26
    i would like to lose inches my butt is ten more inches than my waist it bothers me and when you are short it does not look so pretty in my opinion
  • Mellyajc
    Mellyajc Posts: 142 Member
    Where do pants fit tight? Try to tone that area.

    Running is great, google the squat challenge (my bf loves when I do that, apparently the results are noticeable). I like side lunges and donkey kicks too.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?

    remember this: weight in numbers =/= losing inches on the waist

    I've lost inches fast with all sorts of strength training over creating a calorie deficit. Calorie deficit made my weight drop, but not the inches on my waist.

    Welcome to my personal nightmare.

    What part of my post made you think that I do not realize that weight in numbers =/= losing inches? Or that I had forgotten it?

    So, your weight dropped but you lost no inches with a caloric deficit.

    And you still need to pay attention to calories - you will not drop inches or weight if at a surplus. Just the comment 'lift heavy' is without context. Also, you do not need to 'lift heavy'. There are other methods of resistance training also.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?

    But she's 115lbs at 5'1. Maybe eating at maintenance for that 115 while doing strength training to work on body composition?


    Or maybe eating at a caloric deficit and doing some resistance training....

    115lb at 5' 1' is well within a healthy BMI.
  • xXRosie3
    xXRosie3 Posts: 26
    I would like to be 105 pounds. I am trying to do 50 squats a day.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?

    But she's 115lbs at 5'1. Maybe eating at maintenance for that 115 while doing strength training to work on body composition?


    Or maybe eating at a caloric deficit and doing some resistance training....

    115lb at 5' 1' is well within a healthy BMI.

    I was just wondering. I didn't know how low she should be looking to drop to fit in a size 4. I thought maybe she could do that without dropping more weight is all :)
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Lift heavy

    How about a caloric deficit - isn't that more impactful to losing weight than 'lifting heavy'?

    But she's 115lbs at 5'1. Maybe eating at maintenance for that 115 while doing strength training to work on body composition?


    Or maybe eating at a caloric deficit and doing some resistance training....

    115lb at 5' 1' is well within a healthy BMI.

    I was just wondering. I didn't know how low she should be looking to drop to fit in a size 4. I thought maybe she could do that without dropping more weight is all :)

    She can drop 10lb (that she suggested) and still be within a healthy BMI. I cannot see any issues with losing a few more pounds (on the face of it that is).
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    i would like to lose inches my butt is ten more inches than my waist it bothers me and when you are short it does not look so pretty in my opinion

    So is mine....own it :tongue:

    I would stick to a moderate caloric deficit, resistance train and be patient.
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    I would like to be 105 pounds. I am trying to do 50 squats a day.

    That's a very reasonable and doable goal. Keep your eye on the prize :wink:
  • xXRosie3
    xXRosie3 Posts: 26
    I was told by one of my moms health coach/family friend that I should not lose anymore weight or else It will be unhealthy but I have gone on BMI calculator websites and it said and it said at 105 but I guess what I am saying is that I am trying to get toned in hope to lose a few pant sizes so tired of being size 6 but I did used to be size 12

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