Do you think it's possible to go from size 16 to 10-12?

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  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Sure. I did. Wasn't difficult... eat anything you want to, just burn more calories than you take in. Last jeans I bought were size 12, last dress I bought ( sunny yellow lace) was a size 10.
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    Possible? You BET!

    I totally don't have the patience to learn how to post pics within the forums - but my Profile pics are open. I started at very snug size 16 with the goal of getting to a size 12. I blew past that to a size 8. Single digits. First time EVER. BTW: I haven't lost many pounds since I hit size 12, but have gotten SMALLER. Size 8 with an Ultimate (just because it would be GROOVY but not a "must do") size 6 on the horizon. I've gotten SMALLER and will continue to get smaller with Strength Training. Picked up my first barbell at age 47. THE difference maker.

    And ...

    I weigh 180ish at 5'4. So YA. Strength Training. For. The. WIN.

    Possible? Absolutely! GET AFTER IT !
  • ChrysalisCove
    ChrysalisCove Posts: 975 Member
    I started 2014 in a snug size 16 & now comfortable / almost loose size 12 less than 3mo later... it's TOTALLY possible!
  • EHisCDN
    EHisCDN Posts: 480 Member
    It's definitely possible. You just have to put in the time and effort. I started out at about a 12/14 (I'm not entirely sure because I wore things that were probably too small for me) and now I'm an 8. It's been a slow and at times difficult process but if you keep trying you'll get there :)
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Biggest pic in my profile I couldn't zip that 2x jacket. The one with thee beeny. That striped dress is an 8. That striped shirt is a medium. Very possible with hard work.
  • acegreen50
    acegreen50 Posts: 6
    Yep I've been using MFP since august, and have gone from a 18 Aussie sizes to a 14 and are hoping to get to a 10/12 just keep on going despite ups and downs:smile:
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I don't know what my highest weight was but I'm guessing close to 250 and my clothes were all just stretchy so I have no clue what size I wore. When I was 220 pounds I was in a 18/20. Right now I am am 189 and wear an easy 12 or a slightly squeezy 10 mostly due to weight lifting. Last time I was this size I weighed 20 pounds less so the lifting has made a huge difference for me.
  • beachylove
    beachylove Posts: 137 Member
    You can totally do it!! I am down from a 14/15 to a 11/12 already....
  • livehealthier1
    livehealthier1 Posts: 56 Member
    You can do it! I was wearing a 20-22 my highest size and I am now wearing a size 10 and some 8's. Yes its Possible!!!!!
  • Malassah
    Malassah Posts: 1
    hell girl, you go from that 16 and you can even hit a size 6! you can do it!!! its totally possible and so long as you have the drive and motivation, it is within your reach. (my largest size was 14, and i'm a size 7 now). rootin for you!
  • christianteach
    christianteach Posts: 595 Member
    I want to be thin and not like I look now, I always look big in all pops and I hate it, I would like to be a size 10-12 do you think this is possible and likely if I work for it? Or do you think I'm just not built to be like that? :(

    Of course! I was an 18 and now I'm an 8-10.
  • fitfemlove
    fitfemlove Posts: 11
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  • ProgressNotPerfection32
    ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
    Depends on height, build, etc etc etc...... BUT I am 5'6", SW 235 size 18w. Currently 156 and a snug size 10. :-) never dreamed it possible, but it is!! My progress pics are in my profile if you are curious.
  • camper2022
    camper2022 Posts: 80 Member
    Totally! The question is .... are you going to give yourself a chance at it? I sure hope so! You are totally worthy of it! Good luck!
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    I've gone from a size 16 to a 4. So yeah, it's possible!
  • sorryfrench
    sorryfrench Posts: 163 Member
    I started out a size 14 in jeans (pushing 16...) and can now fit in a size 8 jean, and some 6's!

    As corny and cliche as it is, just about anything really is possible!
  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces Posts: 992 Member
    Definitely! I started at a size 20, and I'm a loose size 10 now. It will take a lot of hard work though. Just put in the time and effort, and you will get there.
  • MissMonicaC
    MissMonicaC Posts: 67 Member
    Inspiring!! I am in a size 13/14 Canadian and I cannot wait to be in a 10!! Gotta keep pushing it.
  • nomorebingesgirl2014
    nomorebingesgirl2014 Posts: 378 Member
    Inspirational
  • Alliern45
    Alliern45 Posts: 79 Member
    This is so inspiring! I am at my all time high weight 216 (5'4") I guess I am probably an 18 but dont know becuase I wear scrubs for work and yoga pants at home. I feel hope seeing so many who have done it the right way. Slow and steady. Today is the day. I am done feeling bad all of the time. I am not even sure WHAT my goal is. I should probably weigh around 130s...but I will feel so much better when I can zip up a pair of pants!! I was never heavy growing up or through my 20's. After the birth of my first at 31 I got back down to a size 6-8. I have been between 170-now since my second baby at age 34. He is TWELVE and a half YEARS old. Ugh! Anyway. Onward. Thanks for the motivation.
    Allie
  • skrlec70
    skrlec70 Posts: 302 Member
    its possible! I went from a 22 to a 5, kept it off 17years, grr I gained 40 but im on here, itll come off if you want it to, not easy, but this site is great!
  • Karababy51
    Karababy51 Posts: 124 Member
    Definitely possible! I'm 52, 5' 5" SW 195 tight Size 16W, a little less than 6 months later CW 146.4 and wearing Size 6 jeans now. Still have a little ways to go, but I'm thrilled with my progress so far. Go for it! :)
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    You can definitely do it! I started at 16 and am now halfway between 8-10.

    So, keep at it and you'll get there! :happy:
  • eslcity
    eslcity Posts: 323 Member
    I know you are asking in the view of a woman... but to toot my own horn.. I was a size 38 and now getting in a size 32.. and still 9kg to my goal... so i'm looking toward a 30......... if that happens i will be looking at middle school size...for me..^^

    oh.. i now can out run and play (basketball) many of the students that use to call me fat.... so that is fun also...

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