Size 24 to size what??

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.

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

I'm 5'4" and I've only been at this for two months but I am down to a size 20

I'm 5'8". Was a size 24/26 and am now a size 18 - lots of pics and info in profile.

Size 24 to 2 (in college) back to a size 8 now, trying to get down to my "normal" size 6.

Was a size 22 now a size 16, can't wait to be a size 10.

Was a US size 16 in March, now a loose 8/tight 6. 5'7" Aiming for a loose six!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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:

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

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.

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.