Weight vs. Clothing Size

Ok see I am 240 and a loose size 18. I am agreeing with almost everyone above me. Let me tell you a story or two

I work at a women's gym facility. I was telling people how I can almost fit into a 16 and one of my members spoke up and said "how much do you weigh again?" I said 243 (at the time) and she said she couldn't understand why she was 201 and was still wearing a 20-22. I explained to her that not only is she a lot shorter than I am (shes 5'1 and I am 5'6) but I strength train like a m-fer. So I know I have a more muscular core than she does.

Second story; Just happened yesterday; I was announcing (ok bragging just a little bit) that I had lost 90 pounds. One of my members comes up to my desk and says "can I ask you how much you weigh again?" Me, not having a problem with my weight anymore proudly said 240. Her eyes went wide and she exlaimed THERES NO WAY! She is about 5'6 and a half and she holds her weight to where she wears a size 20 and shes only 220 pounds.

Everyone holds their weight differently.

Check out this website. After discovering it in another post I have a better realization of what women "my size" look like.

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It is where you can pull up photos of women the same height and weight as you so you can see how the weight looks different on everyone.

Muscle weighs more than fat, while fat takes up more space than muscle. Two women, same height and same weight will differ in clothing size due to difference in bodyfat.

A scale is not a good measure of true weight loss as you could gain more muscle and be heavier, yet shrink down dress sizes. If you want to know how to lose fat quickly, learn to lift weights and don't believe the lies that you will be bulky in doing so. It's one if the biggest myths in the industry today. Women have 10-30 times less testosterone than men so it physically impossible to look like a man. Dig deep and research and absorb the truths that have been proven. Cardio alone is not optimal for fat loss. It's great when your on the treadmill but the minute you step off, that's where fat loss ends. Lifting heavy weights will not only burn up to twice as many calories but the fat burn continues hours and even for a day or two after. Research metabolic damage with regards to cardio and you will soon have a better understanding at how the body works.

Muscle weighs more than fat, while fat takes up more space than muscle. Two women, same height and same weight will differ in clothing size due to difference in bodyfat.

A scale is not a good measure of true weight loss as you could gain more muscle and be heavier, yet shrink down dress sizes. If you want to know how to lose fat quickly, learn to lift weights and don't believe the lies that you will be bulky in doing so. It's one if the biggest myths in the industry today. Women have 10-30 times less testosterone than men so it physically impossible to look like a man. Dig deep and research and absorb the truths that have been proven. Cardio alone is not optimal for fat loss. It's great when your on the treadmill but the minute you step off, that's where fat loss ends. Lifting heavy weights will not only burn up to twice as many calories but the fat burn continues hours and even for a day or two after. Research metabolic damage with regards to cardio and you will soon have a better understanding at how the body works.

I just don't get it. I'm 212 lbs and a size 22. Now, I'm only 5 ft tall, but how can others who are only a couple of inches taller than me weigh more and be in a smaller size? Even when I was around 125 lbs, I was still a size 10-12 depending on the type of clothing? I just don't get it...Can someone please try to explain it? Is it where I carry my fat that makes the difference? It's mosly around my middle.

Muscle weighs more than fat, while fat takes up more space than muscle. Two women, same height and same weight will differ in clothing size due to difference in bodyfat.

A scale is not a good measure of true weight loss as you could gain more muscle and be heavier, yet shrink down dress sizes. If you want to know how to lose fat quickly, learn to lift weights and don't believe the lies that you will be bulky in doing so. It's one if the biggest myths in the industry today. Women have 10-30 times less testosterone than men so it physically impossible to look like a man. Dig deep and research and absorb the truths that have been proven. Cardio alone is not optimal for fat loss. It's great when your on the treadmill but the minute you step off, that's where fat loss ends. Lifting heavy weights will not only burn up to twice as many calories but the fat burn continues hours and even for a day or two after. Research metabolic damage with regards to cardio and you will soon have a better understanding at how the body works.

i am 5'4 weigh in at just over 11 stone which my bmi says im over weight atm. i would be happy to weigh 11 stone if i could fit in to a dress size 12. atm i am 14 so only little things need to change. tbh i dont think weight should really matter. its how you feel when you are wearing clothes. you not going to go out and think if only i could weigh my self. you will be thinking i hope i look good in what i have on. its all in the mind i think, my other half says to me i look fine but when i look in the mirror its a diff story. if you feel comfy in what ever size you are dont change to FIT IN. if you want to change for health reasons or you want to change for you then do it other wise you will be losing a fighting battle

Good luck xx

Ok see I am 240 and a loose size 18. I am agreeing with almost everyone above me. Let me tell you a story or two

I work at a women's gym facility. I was telling people how I can almost fit into a 16 and one of my members spoke up and said "how much do you weigh again?" I said 243 (at the time) and she said she couldn't understand why she was 201 and was still wearing a 20-22. I explained to her that not only is she a lot shorter than I am (shes 5'1 and I am 5'6) but I strength train like a m-fer. So I know I have a more muscular core than she does.

Second story; Just happened yesterday; I was announcing (ok bragging just a little bit) that I had lost 90 pounds. One of my members comes up to my desk and says "can I ask you how much you weigh again?" Me, not having a problem with my weight anymore proudly said 240. Her eyes went wide and she exlaimed THERES NO WAY! She is about 5'6 and a half and she holds her weight to where she wears a size 20 and shes only 220 pounds.




Everyone holds their weight differently.

Check out this website. After discovering it in another post I have a better realization of what women "my size" look like.

mybodygallery.com


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Its also muscle mass as well, someone can weight just as much as you, and same height but could wear something smaller due to muscle mass. Just like a small person vs a muscular small person, smal person weight 130 in a size 6, muscular small person 130 size 2....

This, I agree with this answer.