What size pants do you wear?

susanjackson66

When I started MFP in March of 2011, I weighed 183 lbs and was wearing a size 14 in pants . My goal was to be 135 lbs and wear a 7/8 . Yesterday I went shopping and bought all 5/6 pants and they fit so comfortable!! Not tight at all. I weighed in this morning at 141. I am 5'2". I am just floored that I am not even to goal and am wearing a smaller pant size than I was even shooting for. :noway: Anyone else wearing a smaller size than you ever dreamed you would?

Sidesteal

32 atm. Last year I wore 34 but when I started lifting in Sept/Oct of last year my measurement around the navel was 39".

Now I'm 33". Feelsgoodman.jpg

UrbanRunner81

I never thought I would see size 8 again. I was aiming for size 10 (I was size 14, 180 lbs 5'10"). Now I am 142 lbs and my size 8 jeans are loose! I might be able to fit into a size 6. I really can't believe it. I can't wait to go shopping!

marycmeadows

when I first made my lifestyle change (before I started MFP) I was at 303.4, and wearing a size 24 jeans..... Now i'm at 218.6 and I'm wearing a size 14!

Onesnap

A 7 is a junior's size and not cut for a woman per se (I find they don't allow room for hips and booty).

I wear a size 8 women's (typically low rise style) or medium in workout pants/skirts.

That's my goal size weight so I'm trying to maintain. I'm 5'6" 136 lbs, age 34.

unmitigatedbadassery

Started at 50 jeans and now I'm rocking 42s on my way to 36s!

Sublog

32 atm. Last year I wore 34 but when I started lifting in Sept/Oct of last year my measurement around the navel was 39".

Now I'm 33". Feelsgoodman.jpg

Depends on brand. 30,31's.. Waist size at naval 33"

PearlMarie_3gen_11484

When I started this journey my pant size was a 22w now I'm in a size 14.

vsyates

When I started with MFP my goal was to weigh 135; I was wearing size 6 pants at that time
I re-set my goal to 127, then re-set it to 125. I currently weigh 124.5 and wear size 2/4 pants (US size) :ohwell:
I never in my wildest dreams every thought I'd be able to reach my 125 goal. I'm 5'5" and 56 years old to boot :happy:

jill___

I am also 5'2" and currently wearing a 12 -- when I started I was a size 20!! Can you imagine, 5'2" size 20!!!

My goal is also a size 8, but my goal weight is 136. I feel like at 136 I'll be much smaller than an 8!

dlyeates

Not me yet. I have extra belly fat/skin due to being short torsoed and having no room for my babies to go when pregnant than out (I was over 54" around when pregnant with my second).

I weigh 178 and my size 16s are mostly too big with a couple fitting pretty good in the tummy but big everywhere else. 14s are still too tight in my tummy.

I'm 5'4"

melizerd

Proof that the scale is not the ultimate goal!!!

I started at a STUFFED into an 18 and now I'm at a 10/12. I'm more interested in losing inches than pounds now, though another 10lbs or so would be nice!

16mixingbowls

I just traded a coworker- my 10s for her 8s!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!


5'10" 163 lbs.

Onesnap

P.S. Pants in the US for women have no standard sizing. That's why one to the next from the same rack will fit differently. Find a brand you like that fits you well and stick with it. What I stated above, a 5 is a junior's size, as is a 5/6 so you will find a women's 6 fits differently.

Rae6503

6/8, I was this low after my 2nd pregnancy, but prior to that I never thought I'd get below a 10.

hottottie11

I have similar stats as you. I'm 5'2..started at 200 lbs and a size 14....now I'm 154 6-8 (eights are getting lose) and my original goal weight was 135....(which actually isn't possible given how much lean mass I have)

And the crazy thing about it, I'm only 6 lbs lighter than last year, but have drop 2-3 dress sizes.

RTricia

8/10

TriumphNow

Congratulations! That's a great NSV. I started in January weighing 207 and wearing a 16W (16 in the plus size stores). Now I weigh about 160 and wear a regular 12 and a lot of those are loose but I can't fit the 10 yet. The size 12 is a huge accomplishment for me. I don't think I'll get smaller than an 8 or so but we'll see. Keep up the great work

KnottyJen

I can't believe I'm about to post this....But I'm incredibly excited about my current size....Sooooo...

Six months ago, I was wearing 32w jeans. Today, I'm wearing 20w jeans. I think the last time I wore a size 20, I was a junior in high school. It's an incredible feeling.

TNAJackson

Honestly, maternity mostly... sad part is, I'm not even pregnant!!!! :sad:

Tegan74

I started between a 16 an 18, I'm in a 12 now. When I started I wanted to be in a 10, but I know I'll be in a smaller size than that when I'm done

smilesa718

I am 5 feet exactly and I weigh 136 and im in a 5/6 comfortably, 6 short in american eagle to be exact so i think your right on. some brands will have me in a 7/8 all dep on how they are made. good luck & keep it up, my goal is 115! size 3/4

CoryIda

My goal was always a Size 12 (I'm 5'10" with a large build and an hourglass figure). I would have been happy to stay there, but I don't mind being smaller as long as I'm healthy, which I am now and would be a little lighter or a little heavier. I weigh about 169 pounds.
I'm now mostly in 8 for pants (I started in a 24W) and smaller in skirts and dresses (6).
The biggest shock for me for sizes though was shirts - I went from an XXL to Small or even sometimes Extra Small. I didn't even know that was possible for someone with my build (especially because I have a large chest), but I guess my narrow shoulders and small waist make the difference there.

Showgirlbody

I think the more you exercise, the more compact your muscle is so you can fit into smaller sizes than you would think. I know that several years ago, I weighed less to be the same sizes. I've been through a wide range. And now I exercise a lot and weigh more than I did the last time I was this size. Fun! Like Oprah said, people get hung up on the number (or numbers) instead of how they feel and look. I have to learn that to, at 5'3, I'd think that I have to weigh less than 140 cause the charts say so but it may not be true for everyone, especially if you are fit. I want to be a size 6 too. Sounds perfect to me!

jojopel

I was aiming for size 8 and I'm now a size 6 and I still have 8 pounds to lose before I reach my target weight. I strongly doubt though that those 8 lbs will bring me down to a size 4.

carrie_eggo

US size 4. I'm 5'6 and 125

PlunderBunneh

I'm just about 1/2 inch away from 14 again. I'm 202 and wearing a loose size 16. I know that 14s typically fit me down to 190, and then they get loose. However, I wear mid-rise pants (cause my butt and belly both like to come out and play) so I'm sure the answer would be different if I were capable of wearing those cute low rise butt crack exposing pants.

SueInAz

I am also 5'2" and currently wearing a 12 -- when I started I was a size 20!! Can you imagine, 5'2" size 20!!!

My goal is also a size 8, but my goal weight is 136. I feel like at 136 I'll be much smaller than an 8!

I'm under 5'3" and at 136 I was wearing 6s and 8s. At 125ish, I'm wearing 4s and 6s. I had a much higher body fat % at 136 than I do now, of course.

I really think a lot of our size vs. weight has to do with our body fat %. Those with more lean muscle are going to weigh more but be smaller.

CrystalFlury

When I started MFP in March of 2011, I weighed 183 lbs and was wearing a size 14 in pants . My goal was to be 135 lbs and wear a 7/8 . Yesterday I went shopping and bought all 5/6 pants and they fit so comfortable!! Not tight at all. I weighed in this morning at 141. I am 5'2". I am just floored that I am not even to goal and am wearing a smaller pant size than I was even shooting for. :noway: Anyone else wearing a smaller size than you ever dreamed you would?

When i started this back in august I too was in the low 180s! I started at 182 in a tight 14. Now I'm wearing a comfortable, almost loose 12. I tried on a pair of pants my sister used to wear and they were a juniors 9/10. They could button and zip but my belly is still a little large for them (the leg part fit perfectly).

ShortayBaybay

When I started MFP, I was in a size 15[womens] in jeans, I am now in a size 11[juniors], and they are starting to fall off of me!! :-)

PeachyKeene

US size 5/6 I am 5'6" 151.2