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realistic sizes?

FauxAngel13
FauxAngel13 Posts: 156 Member
edited January 2 in Motivation and Support
Hey. so Ive sort of worked out what size I would like to be... and I was wondering if I am being realistic? Ive put two pics on my profile of size guides with what I am and what I would like highlighted: I would really appreciate it if I could get some feedback???

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  • TheAncientMariner
    TheAncientMariner Posts: 444 Member
    It's really difficult to tell because I can't distinguish exactly what size you want to be based on those pictures in your profile. I will suggest weighted ab work, heavy strength training, and a diet that is conducive to cutting fat (not low calories). Good luck!
  • newhabit
    newhabit Posts: 426 Member
    i have trouble reading what the numbers you have highlited say... sorry
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    Sizes are just numbers. And they vary by manufacturer. Don't go by the number on a label or the number on the scale. Go by what you see in the mirror.
  • FauxAngel13
    FauxAngel13 Posts: 156 Member
    sorry for the confusion with numbers.... I guess more simply I am currently between 8-10 depending on brand and would like to be closer to 6-8?? I know size isnt everything, but I am never happy with what I see which is why I am trying to find something else to base judgement off?
  • nicolie2012
    nicolie2012 Posts: 18
    Use a tape measure! I'm a size 8, I'm at the top of my 'healthy weight' and want to lose weight to be nearer the bottom, I think if I lose the weight (around 1-2 stone) I'll still be a size 8 so will be using a tape measure so I know I'm toning etc
  • susanswan
    susanswan Posts: 1,194 Member
    I reached my goal of 134 and I am a size 4. Sometimes the pants are loose at the waist, though. I am 5'5 1/2" tall. I just picked the number in the middle of the BMI chart. I could use some strength training but I started at a size 16 and 205 pounds for my absolute highest weight.
  • FauxAngel13
    FauxAngel13 Posts: 156 Member
    SW: 167lb (76kg) size: 14
    CW: 133lb (60.5kg) size 8/10
    GW: 110lb (50kg) size 6/8

    just really not seeing the changes in size at the moment, I know my body fat is dropping slowly but where I want to be loosing the size doesnt seem to change?
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    How tall are you? Also, what country's sizes are you using? US? UK?

    Are the photos on your profile current ones of you? If so, I struggle to see where you would lose 23 lbs from. Do you know your body fat %?
  • FauxAngel13
    FauxAngel13 Posts: 156 Member
    Im 170cm tall and using australian sizing....

    body fat is around 18% ? and yes pics are current, my upper body is ok, its my legs that look like jelly :(
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