Size 24 to size what??

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  • fairykelly13
    fairykelly13 Posts: 79 Member
    I'm 5'6" and 32 years old. I went from a size 18 to a size 4. I NEVER thought I would be this tiny!!

    I still want to hug my clothes every morning when I see that number :-) haha
  • ItzPSGina62
    ItzPSGina62 Posts: 99 Member
    I am 5'7" and at my highest weight of about 235 I was a solid size 18 (but was in denial, so squeezed myself into 16's). Now, at 183 I am a solid size 12. Hoping, at goal weight, I'll be around a 6 in most stores. Keep in mind that the larger size you are the slower you will go down in size. They say every 10 lbs is a size, but it took 20 lbs for me to go down a size at my larger weights.

    This has been my experience too. I am 5 8 and, at my biggest wore 20. ....fast forward fifty pounds later...I am a size 14.
  • nrd2212
    nrd2212 Posts: 128
    I'm 5'8" was a size 26, now at a 10.
  • Danielle_2013
    Danielle_2013 Posts: 806 Member
    5'7
    Started at 330 in a size 24
    Now at 258 in a 16/ more likely 18 in pants, XL or 16 on top generally
    Goal is 175 and about a size 10/12
  • kaylarachellee
    kaylarachellee Posts: 201 Member
    Im 5'7 and wear size 4-8 or 26-30... just depends on the brand!
  • LiliWray
    LiliWray Posts: 101 Member
    I'm 5'4" and I've only been at this for two months but I am down to a size 20 :)
  • I am 23 and I am 5'8". I have gone from weighing 204lbs to 141lbs and went from a size 14 (snug) and XL shirts down to a size 6 with S shirts :D.
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    I'm 5'8". Was a size 24/26 and am now a size 18 - lots of pics and info in profile.
  • panda007dammit
    panda007dammit Posts: 36 Member
    I'm 5'5", started at size 16 and I am now a size 8.
  • Size 24 to 2 (in college) back to a size 8 now, trying to get down to my "normal" size 6.
  • I was a 20 and now I'm a 14. Go me! lol ;D
  • Was a size 22 now a size 16, can't wait to be a size 10.
  • traciemc
    traciemc Posts: 26 Member
    5' (153cm) - was AU size 16-18, now AU size 12, working towards that size 10 :D
  • kbmiller1
    kbmiller1 Posts: 9 Member
    Was a US size 16 in March, now a loose 8/tight 6. 5'7" Aiming for a loose six!
  • Well, I am 5"8" and as an adult I have ranged form 10-12. Since I started MFP I have lost 15 pounds and wear 8-9. I don't take pictures though, I am not photogenic. I am not trying to loose anymore weight at this point, I just trying to tone up now.

    I think you are VERY photogenic!
  • Janet9906
    Janet9906 Posts: 546 Member
    I'm 5'6" I was size 20 pants and 2x shirts a year ago, I'm now size 8 pants and s/m shirts. I'm down 47 pounds from since I started here, but in total 56 pounds.
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    I am 5'8 and was a 18-22...I am now a 11/12 or 13/14, depending on the clothing item.
  • lrob100
    lrob100 Posts: 122 Member
    I started at 251 lbs, I'm 5'9", and I was a size 20. I have now gotten down to 194 and am a size 14 on bottom, 12 on top. My goal weight is 150 (44 more lbs) and I hope to be a healthy size 8 or 10.
  • juliec33
    juliec33 Posts: 238 Member
    I'm 5'7 and started around 235ish. Size was anywhere from an 18W to a 22W. Now I'm an 8 or 10 depending on the clothes. Went from a 2XL tops to M or L. It can be done....
  • JULES1801
    JULES1801 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm 5'9 and my highest weight was 326. I wore a size 26/28. Now I'm a easy size 18 and some 16's, and weigh 236. I can now shop off the rack at most stores and even own some coveted name brands like Ralph Lauren and Guess! It took a few years to get here because I wanted to maintain the weight loss (my goal is 180-185). I've learned it takes a lifestyle change. I try to eat more "clean" foods. This means fruits, vegi's, meats, beans. Very few processed foods. I try to stay away from the whites (white flour, sugar, salt (although I'm not very good at the salt), white rice, white noodles, mayo, white potatoes, white bread) and instead eat more whole grains, brown rice, whole wheat noodles, etc. I stay away from fried foods and gravy. The more ingredients a product has (especially the ones that you can't pronounce), the more unhealthy it is for you to eat. I've learned that in order to eat foods I enjoy, I needed to work out or become active. I've always hated the gym but bit the bullet and joined one 1 1/2 yrs ago. I started with just the treatmill and elliptical a couple days a week and now I try to go 5-6 days per week and have expanded to treadmill, stairmill, elliptical, cable weight machines, kickboxing class, spin class and yoga. I found that if I can find something I like, I'm more apt to stick with it. I love kickboxing so I go at least 3 days per week to that class.

    Having said all that, I don't mean to give you the impression that I never eat bad. I still love my chocolate, I enjoy a baked potato every once in awhile, I have fries and pizza occassionally and if you think I'm going to pass up the gravy on Thanksgiving, you're dead wrong! Lol. Anyhow, it seems to be working for me. Just stick to it. I know it's not easy but trust me, you'll feel better (physically), you'll gain more confidence (especially when people notice you and congratulate you on your weight loss) and you'll be adding years to your life. Good luck!!!

    Sorry so long!
  • needlework
    needlework Posts: 141 Member
    Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who responded to the original post and especially to all of those that have requested me as a friend. I now have as much support as anybody could ask for. Looking forward to this journey, but knowing there are people that took the time to respond to the post will make it that much easier on me.

    Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    I started at sz 24 and currently fit an 8 :0)

    I may get a little smaller, but I could be happy at this size for the rest of my life!
  • JessJessB
    JessJessB Posts: 22 Member
    I started out a 24, and I'm 5'9. Right now I'm a 6, after losing 121 lbs in 10 months. You can do it!
  • I was a size 36W and it was tight. I had to buy them at a big girl's store and occaisionally shop at the big man's store for jeans. I am currently a juniors 11/13.






    WOW!!! truly inspiring...............here's to you sticking your determination:flowerforyou:
  • PicNic00
    PicNic00 Posts: 269 Member
    I started at size 24, and an now a solid 18. Don't worry about size... as the lbs come off, the clothes will get bigger and bigger.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I am 5'6"and was a tight size 24 when I started I am currently wearing a size 10, it can happen. Just stick with it and dont give up
  • texjenn
    texjenn Posts: 146 Member
    I'm 5'6". I started at 221 and was a 22/24. I'm now 143 lbs & wearing a10/12.
  • rhinesb
    rhinesb Posts: 204 Member
    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.
    I agree guys. I have large hips. My pelvis is very wide and my absolute skinniest was a women's size 10 (edited to add--I looked anorexic at size 10). But my skinny average was 12-14 womens or junior 13.
  • sassygamma
    sassygamma Posts: 84 Member
    My body type is weird. I have no butt, thinner legs, and a huge belly, so getting pants that fit in the waist as well as the legs is really hard to find.




    That is me exactly, and it is so hard to find pants that fit, i have to wear the elastic waist pants and hate it!!!!
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    I started in February at a tight size 20, wearing tight 2x scrubs. I'm down 46 pounds and wear a very comfortable size 16 now. I'd be thrilled to hit a size 10. I don't have lofty goals, just want to keep eating healthy and exercising for the rest of my life. I'm very short, BTW...5 feet. Starting weight was 252. A healthy weight for me is in the very low 120's, with many women my height in the very low 100's. Right now, I feel like I'd be over the moon happy if I could get to 150.

    One day at a time, focus on habits and health. The rest will come, eventually.
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