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How many inches lost vs weight lost.

sezie
sezie Posts: 26 Member
edited February 15 in Success Stories
I'm just wondering how many inches people have lost in comparison to their weight loss? I was watching a program a few weeks ago(Supersize vs Superskinny UK show) and a lady had lost around 35lbs and lost 8 inches from her waist. Impressive in comparison to me!

I'm 66lbs down.

Starting waist 48 inches > waist now 39.5 inches
Starting hips 57 inches > hips now 48.5 inches

Obviously everyone is different, so how many inches have you lost compared to weight?

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  • tgabmac
    tgabmac Posts: 46 Member
    I've only lost about 12 pounds so far. However, I have lost 6 inches around my waist and about an inch off my hips. It's amazing how that works.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I don't know how many total inches I've lost, but after I did my first round of Focus T25, 10 weeks, I lost 10 inches, but only 1lb.
  • pMauzeh
    pMauzeh Posts: 16 Member
    Hey I've lost around 10lbs total (5 recorded here) and 5 inches off my waist which went relatively quickly when i cut out all the junk food and went Vegan, i think it was partly bloating/ water retention who knows i guess everyone is different
  • Care76
    Care76 Posts: 556 Member
    I have only lost 11 pounds in 5 months, but I have lost over 20 inches all over. Almost 4 inches off each; waist, stomach (around belly button), and hips. I haven't been working out this winter so the inches are slowing down a bit.

    I still have a long way to go. I figure by next fall I will be at my goal, but hopefully the spring/summer will bring a bit more change.
  • mrsward2010
    mrsward2010 Posts: 61 Member
    I'm just wondering how many inches people have lost in comparison to their weight loss? I was watching a program a few weeks ago(Supersize vs Superskinny UK show) and a lady had lost around 35lbs and lost 8 inches from her waist. Impressive in comparison to me!

    I'm 66lbs down.

    Starting waist 48 inches > waist now 39.5 inches
    Starting hips 57 inches > hips now 48.5 inches

    Obviously everyone is different, so how many inches have you lost compared to weight?

    Same starting measurements as me!!! :-)

    I started at 280lb
    Waist 48" = now 38"
    Hips 57" = now 45"
    Bust at fullest part 52" = now 44"
    arms 17" = now 13"

    Total weight loss to date 73lb this took 14 months xx
  • sezie
    sezie Posts: 26 Member
    Well done all, it is amazing how different it is for people.

    Should've said I started at 290lbs. I wish I noted my bust and arm measurements when I began, but it wasn't too bothered then!

    Funny that we started at the same measurements mrsward2010 :) you've done really well! x

    Onwards and downwards :)
  • Amandabelanger614
    Amandabelanger614 Posts: 110 Member
    I didn't measure at my highest weight....

    but i've lost 16lbs and 5 inches off my waist., that i know of.
  • perfectjewel
    perfectjewel Posts: 15 Member
    Everyone is very different! Your body type, BMI, what you are eating and if you are strength training or not all have influence. I'm 5'9" and after a 20 lb weight loss am down 1 - 1.5 inches in each area (chest/waist/hips/thigh).
  • Strongandhealthy1234
    Strongandhealthy1234 Posts: 52
    70pounds lost
    20 inches in the waist 44 to 24
    I didn't measure hips when I started
  • NRBreit
    NRBreit Posts: 319 Member
    Rule of thumb is 1" off waist size for every 5 pounds of weight loss (give or take a pound or two). Everybody is a little different based on how they carry their weight.
  • jardimgirl
    jardimgirl Posts: 522 Member
    whats the best way to lose inches? is it through weight lifting?
  • hellomanen
    hellomanen Posts: 96 Member
    35 pounds dropped for good!
    lost about 6 inches overall
    half of it frm my waist alone :D
    but you have to consider your body shape and type, complexion, etc!
  • lauraleesa
    lauraleesa Posts: 1 Member
    ive lost about 4 inches off my waist, 2 inches off each thigh, two inches off my chest and 5 off of my stomach...BUT ive only lost about 6 pounds. Dont know whats going on but i dont really mind cause i look a lot better. :)
  • andreaaaaah
    andreaaaaah Posts: 19 Member
    It's also different if you are building muscle, you will see inches lost but less weight loss. :)
  • fitmomforu
    fitmomforu Posts: 80 Member
    It's a weird process but I lost 7 pounds in 3 month but over 22.5 inches off my entire body! It was amazing. This turn around is slower but I have 2 months before I weigh in again...so far 2 pounds and 5 inches. Couple weeks in:)
  • KimberlyinMN
    KimberlyinMN Posts: 302 Member
    Hmmmm... I've lost about 30 inches in my waist, 12 inches in my chest... and I don't think I ever did measure my arms or legs, but I know they are smaller too. :)
  • scubasuenc
    scubasuenc Posts: 626 Member
    SW: 310
    CW: 250.6

    Waist: 44 -> 38.5
    Hips 61 -> 54.5
    Bust 50 -> 45
    Chest 42.5 -> 36.5
    Thigh 36.5 -> 30.5

    Total Weight lost : 59.4
    Total Inches lost: 29
  • jardimgirl
    jardimgirl Posts: 522 Member
    It's a weird process but I lost 7 pounds in 3 month but over 22.5 inches off my entire body! It was amazing. This turn around is slower but I have 2 months before I weigh in again...so far 2 pounds and 5 inches. Couple weeks in:)

    great job! what kind of exercises have you been doing?
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