Size 24 to size what??

I was a size 20 at my starting weight 238, I am now 206 and just in a size 18, I actually tried on a size 16 the other day and they fit! But I haven't started buying new clothes yet.. It gets too expensive to buy new clothes all the time.. I wear a really baggy size 18 LOL

Great question first of all! Secondly....you CAN do this!! I was 342lbs and squeezing into a size 26/28 or 30/32 (when I could find them)I'm currently in an 18 and some 16's fit depending on the brand. I have lost 95lbs in the last 10 1/2 months and I currently weigh 246lbs. I still have another 60-70 to go. My goal overall is to be a size 10-12 and just be happier in my skin. I started out doing Zumba, which I still do 3 days a week but I have added weight training and most recently running. Never thought it was possible for me to run, but holy heck I'm doing it!! Ive take my journey 10lbs at a time. I found for me having smaller goals didn't overwhelm me. Everyone's journey is different and unique just like we all are as people. The best advice I can give you is to track your food as close as possible. Its a huge help. Buy a heart rate minuter with a chest strap to use while exercising, this will track ur calories so u will know exactly what you burn. Start with a form of exercise that is fun and that you enjoy doing. If its fun its easier to stick with and be motivated to do. Zumba was great for me, I love to dance. Even though I couldn't do all the moves at first I stuck with it and I'm amazed at what I can do now. You will be amazed at what your body will be able to do too! You can do this! You are worth it! Ill add you, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Id love to help in anyway I can!! Good luck on your journey to the NEW YOU!!!

I went from a size 26 to an 18 so far...I can fit 16/18 in stretchy stuff.
Everything I did is in my blog, you can skip the first entry (It's just before and afters.)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/TinGirl314

Hi!

I'm 5'8". My highest weight was 190lbs and I was a 14 or 16 (US) and XL tops.

Now I am 160.5 and I am a 10 and M tops. The 10s are a little loose but I haven't tried an 8 yet. I would like to end up a 4/6. My goal weight was 145, but now I think it's anywhere from 135-145.

I'm quite a bit shorter at 5'3.75". I started at size 20 to 22 and now I'm size 6 to 8

You ladies are a d*mn inspiration! To OP:

*Log, log and then log some more. Did you have one peice of shredded cheese? Yup, log it.

*Drink water. Drink so much water that you think you will never stop peeing. That's probably enough.

*Move. You don't have to start running or doing 40 minutes on the elliptical, just move. Walk once around your block and then when you can walk twice. This does multiple things. For those of us who have a lot of weight to lose it is VERY likely that we have some sort of sugar/glucose difficulty. Exercising will even out your blood sugar enabling you to lose more weight. It will boost your metabolism, it will lighten your mood and you'll see results faster which will keep you motivated. In conclusion...move!

You can do this. You can. I know it seems daunting. There are days when you'll get on the scale and think really?!?! I have busted my butt, where is the loss? You'll want to quit but you know what? 3 days later or a week later you'll see it. You can and you will do this!!!!

PS - I went from a 22/24 at my highest to a loose 18 at my lowest during this journey, gained some back so i'm at a 20 right now (and dropping!).

Just put on my first pair of size 14 today. Started at a 24 a little over a year ago.
I don't know how to post photos, but you can check out my profile photos.

The logging makes all the difference in the world. Even when the scale isn't responding the way you'd like it to...keep logging.

I was a 24 in late May, and am in an 18 now - after 40lbs loss. I'm quite a bit shorter than you are though

I have a question - many of you ladies are 5'6" and weigh around 160 and wear sizes 10-14. I am 5'6" and weigh around 158 but I can almost always fit into an 8...what am I missing? Not like I am complaining about wearing smaller sizes

Haha, funny you just friended me--we are the EXACT SAME. I weight 158 right now, but I'm 5'6" and wear a 10. It's all about where we carry weight. My hips are all wide-set bone--I rarely gain or lose weight from that area. That's why I mentioned pant sizes not ALWAYS being reflective, depending on your body type. I was 5'6" and 95 lbs when I was at my lowest point of anorexia... and I was wearing a 5 IF I WAS LUCKY, but generally a 7 (juniors)... at 158, I wear either an 8 or a 10. That's a pretty big weight difference, but not much of a pant size difference

So, good on everyone where pant sizes was an indicator of progressing health and weight... I'm just here to remind everyone not to get discouraged if your pant sizes DON'T seem to vastly change.

June 1st, 2012 of this year I was 208#, I am 5' 6" ......................I was so upset and uncomfortable! I wore a size 18W or 20W in slacks. I wore a 1X-2X for blouses.

I did a walk around the hospital campus where I work each am, it's about 1.68 miles. I arrived 45 minutes early, did the walk, then went to work. I did it on my lunch break, same walk. I would arrive back sweaty, worn out, out of breath and mad because I was so uncomfortable just walking. The weight was coming off, but not very fast.

I learned on FB I had a friend from Oregon doing C25K..............I had never run, didn't want to, but decided that it would make a big difference. So I got it in the iPhone app store. C25K Free....................and everything rapidly changed. I am down 35.8 pounds, wearing a size 12 or 14 pant, depending on the cut. (not women's sizes, regular sizes!!!)

My blouses are now a size M or L.................depending. I look better, feel better and love that I am able to do so much more.

The only one that won't recognize that I look better is my husband. He refuses to tell me that I look pretty..........oh, well.......his loss. He says he was not unhappy with me being bigger and if he thinks I look better now then it will make it look like he wasn't happy before...............ok.........................?????????????.........men!!!!

I have a question - many of you ladies are 5'6" and weigh around 160 and wear sizes 10-14. I am 5'6" and weigh around 158 but I can almost always fit into an 8...what am I missing? Not like I am complaining about wearing smaller sizes

Haha, funny you just friended me--we are the EXACT SAME. I weight 158 right now, but I'm 5'6" and wear a 10. It's all about where we carry weight. My hips are all wide-set bone--I rarely gain or lose weight from that area. That's why I mentioned pant sizes not ALWAYS being reflective, depending on your body type. I was 5'6" and 95 lbs when I was at my lowest point of anorexia... and I was wearing a 5 IF I WAS LUCKY, but generally a 7 (juniors)... at 158, I wear either an 8 or a 10. That's a pretty big weight difference, but not much of a pant size difference

So, good on everyone where pant sizes was an indicator of progressing health and weight... I'm just here to remind everyone not to get discouraged if your pant sizes DON'T seem to vastly change.

Thanks for responding! We do seem to have similar body types...even at 10 lbs lighter my pant size was the same!

Here's my stats

Starting
245lbs, size 18 pants, 2xl tops

Current
158lbs, size 8 pants (occasional 6 or 10 depending on style) medium shirts, small cardigans

I am 5"6", I also had twins 6 years ago so I carry alot of skin in the tummy (not sure how much that affects my sizes, but it sure gives me a muffin top haha

I have a question - many of you ladies are 5'6" and weigh around 160 and wear sizes 10-14. I am 5'6" and weigh around 158 but I can almost always fit into an 8...what am I missing? Not like I am complaining about wearing smaller sizes

Haha, funny you just friended me--we are the EXACT SAME. I weight 158 right now, but I'm 5'6" and wear a 10. It's all about where we carry weight. My hips are all wide-set bone--I rarely gain or lose weight from that area. That's why I mentioned pant sizes not ALWAYS being reflective, depending on your body type. I was 5'6" and 95 lbs when I was at my lowest point of anorexia... and I was wearing a 5 IF I WAS LUCKY, but generally a 7 (juniors)... at 158, I wear either an 8 or a 10. That's a pretty big weight difference, but not much of a pant size difference

So, good on everyone where pant sizes was an indicator of progressing health and weight... I'm just here to remind everyone not to get discouraged if your pant sizes DON'T seem to vastly change.

Thanks for responding! We do seem to have similar body types...even at 10 lbs lighter my pant size was the same!

I also agree its about where you carry the weight. I am 158 in an 8 pants. My sister is about 15-20lbs lighter and wears an 8 pants too ... It's cause she has wider hips than me, but she wears a small/extra small top and I couldn't fit one of those to save my life haha

I have a question - many of you ladies are 5'6" and weigh around 160 and wear sizes 10-14. I am 5'6" and weigh around 158 but I can almost always fit into an 8...what am I missing? Not like I am complaining about wearing smaller sizes

I am the same as you. 158lbs in a size 8. It's wear we carry our weight and what we are comfortable in - I like more form fitted.

When I first started, I was 332 pounds and a tight size 24W. I am currently 218 and wear a regular size 16 comfortably, in fact they are getting a little loose. I am 5'11"