almost 30 pounds gone, but don't feel a difference.

I'm 5'10" and down 45 lbs. For the first 30, I wore the same clothes, thinkiing "why do these still fit?". The answer is because all my clothes were stretchy. Stretchy jeans (not elastic waist, but denim with lycra or some other stretch fabric for lots of give), slacks with stretch, primarily knit type fabrics or sweaters. But now realize that when I starting losing weight, all my clothes were tight, but I was just used to it. Clothes with stretch will "fit" longer than those with no stretch. It wasn't until a coworker told me that I looked like I was wearing someone else's clothes that I realized others could see a difference.. It wasn't until I put on some clothes that didn't have any stretch to them that I really saw a difference.

Just keep plugging away. You're doing great!

I had the same experience with some of the jeans I had been wearing for 18 months, they fit exactly the same I THOUGHT after 30+ lb weight loss but what really happened is they used to be tight and then stretch out over the course of the day, and I would not wash them often. Now I wash them every time and they seem to fit great but after a whole day of wear, they're falling down!

I've also had the reality check of multiple friends, coworkers, and family recently commenting (nicely) that my clothes just DON'T work on me because they are too large. It is sometimes almost bittersweet - but overall, a good thing!!

Keep at it your doing great! You can see the hour glass shape now :drinker:
It took me about 40lbs to go down a dress size...... dont focus on dress sizes anyway they are all different and wrong, get your tape measure out and measure your waist, thighs, hips, calfs, bust and arms if you havnt already.

Try taking the photo wearing the same clothes as in the first photo. You will probably see the difference then!

Well I do see a difference, and you are looking great.

I totally get what your saying though. I went through that as well. Just keep doing what you're doing, it will come off and soon enough you will really see AND FEEL the difference.

From my experience.... I really noticed a change when I added some type of strength training to my cardio. I started with Body Pump classes. I'm not sure if you already do weights but if you don't add them, if you do... maybe increase your weights a bit.

Looking good, keep it up!!!!




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When I first started and still had a lot to lose, it took like 30lbs to go down 1 pant size. Now that I'm down to the last 15-20 lbs, 5 lbs = 1 pant size. Be patient and you'll see results.

I'm in a similar situation, being tall, so you have to think about it like this: If you take 10# off of someone who is 5', it will be more noticeable than when you're close to 6' (it's 1/6 more noticeable, right?)! I've lost 30# and things are fitting more loosely, but it's not like I'm only losing off of my tummy or anything. It's distributed evenly, so I have to be patient. Definitely take measurements, though! I lost an inch on my calves and I would never have known because it's not like it's knee high boot season or anything. It came off and I wouldn't have realized it until the measurements.

I don't know how true this is but someone on here once said that the reason its so hard to drop plus sizes is because where normal sizes have a one inch difference, plus sizes have a 2 inch difference- so you basically have a smaller person losing two sizes to your one.

And also that breaking into 16's (which generally have no stretch) from 18's 20;s (which all generally do) is a HUGE challenge!

I can see a difference in the photos you showed. You're doing great!

Op: your not alone, I lost 73 lbs, and I find feel any diffrent, I think I suffer from body dismorphia. No matter what, I still fell like I weigh 257!! It's all in our minds, not our bellies! Lol

I've lost a total of 60 lbs.. I went from and 18/20 to a 14. It's slow to drop pants sizes.. The last place I seem to be losing is my belly. I'd bet your doing the same thing. It's frustrating because we can't pick and choose where we lose weight, but you will get there. Weight is weight. If you lose it, then it's good. If you convert it to muscle then it's good. focus on that. Focus on the positive not the pants size. be greatful that your wallet doesn't have to take the new wardrobe hit just yet. LOL. I have so few things that fit now.. I have to wear each pair of trousers for work twice a week, just to remained clothed. I love casual Friday.. because I get to pick between 2 pairs of jeans that fit. LOL.

Seriously You can see that you've lost weight. You're looking good! Keep thinkint he positive thoughts and know that with time smaller pants will come! Oh and losing a cupsize.. isn't so great.. LOL. I kinda want that back.. LOL

You are, by far, the prettiest 288 lbs chick I think I've ever seen. Maybe your boobs just feel bigger because the fat around them has diminished a bit. Good job!

I can see a difference in your waist area especially. I am 5'9 weigh 245lbs and am still in an 18.

I totally see it!!! Your body overall looks slimmer! I could not see it until I had lost almost 40 pounds!

um can u see your 'pre waist', right below the boobs shrinking? I definitely see a difference but i know how u feel when u haven't gone down a dress size.

The difference is HUGE! I noticed that with some types of clothing it stretches as you wear it and it goes through washes. so it actually gets bigger as you get bigger. You are up a size or 2 but don't need to buy the bigger size...SO, while you are in fact loosing a few dress sizes, it feels like you are loosing none. Makes sense much?

Don't even worry about the dress size issue. You look AMAZING!!!!!