Is there any theory/science behind loosing inches?

Not a dumb question but I can't imagine there is a real answer to that.

You lose inches when you lose fat, but you cannot spot reduce and where people lose fat is very much dependent on their bodytype. Also how much fat you have to lose an inch is very dependent on your percent bodyfat, how obese you are and your overall size.

So considering all the variables there really isn't a "X inches = Y pounds of fat" formula that you can just apply.

There's no way to predict where you will lose weight. It's entirely determined by genetics. You can't spot reduce.

For good, basic information, read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

exactly!

There's no way to predict where you will lose weight. It's entirely determined by genetics. You can't spot reduce.

when i was in college, and walked all the time as a hobby, i had a 19 to 20 inch waist corsetted. that being said, i'm 5' 3" and had while i had low body fat, i had muscular legs, so height AND genetics played a part.

A 25" waist may not be physically possible.

A 25" waist may not be physically possible.

And why do you think that it may not be physically impossible? Are you referring to the OP or to women in general?

I have a 25' waist (PITA to get pants to fit me well with 34" hips), and during my younger years my waist was between 21 and 23 inches. So it is possible.

I think he/she refers to OP's stats...

It's possible but takes some hard work and patience to lose the whole 3 inch from the waist...

A 25" waist may not be physically possible.

And why do you think that it may not be physically impossible? Are you referring to the OP or to women in general?

I have a 25' waist (PITA to get pants to fit me well with 34" hips), and during my younger years my waist was between 21 and 23 inches. So it is possible.

I think he/she refers to OP's stats...

It's possible but takes some hard work and patience to lose the whole 3 inch from the waist...

The OP is only 19 ears old, so she has a good chance to get there, if it is genetically possible.

I don't think 25" is possible for everyone, and maybe not likely for someone already at low-20s body fat % and 28". Maybe it is but better to be prepared that shape may not be in your genes and that size might put you at too low of bf% or weight for general health.

Definitely consider lifting. 'New Rules of Lifting for Women' is great; it's what I've used--but there are some others I've see recommended on here by folks who seem to know. Cardio is good to start, and a great way to blow off some stress outside, but lifting is where it's at, in my humble opinion, for health and fitness, speaking as a product of the Aerobics craze of the 80's, and avid walk/runner for weight control for years--now I lift for better results in less time--and it really makes me feel better and able to do more in all of my life.

Do some reading on it! And don't worry about details like just how many calories to an inch--just work on eating decent and general fitness and the inches (and pounds) will take care of themselves. And you've not got a lot of weight to lose--slow loss is what to expect. They say to not expect to see changes for 6 weeks in lifting--but I could see and feel a difference in 2. Don't think anyone else could, but it was encouraging to me.

Funny for me I realized so far that 1kg loss is 1cm down on my waist.

I think having arbitrary inch goals may be a sign of eating disorders. How did the OP come up with a 25" waist?
That said I had a 24" waist in high school. However, I weighed 98 lbs, ran long distance, did tons of aerobics classes and lifted weights. I'm also fine boned and 5'1".

Saw a documentary the other day on the US size 0. Apparently the model figure to aim for is a 23 inch waist. :noway:

I think having arbitrary inch goals may be a sign of eating disorders. How did the OP come up with a 25" waist?
That said I had a 24" waist in high school. However, I weighed 98 lbs, ran long distance, did tons of aerobics classes and lifted weights. I'm also fine boned and 5'1".

Saw a documentary the other day on the US size 0. Apparently the model figure to aim for is a 23 inch waist. :noway:

Those runway models and some actresses are scary thin.

A nurse who takes measurements all day told me almost NO ONE has a 24" waist.

My beanpole 14 y/o has a 26" waist and she's 108lbs., 5'5" and naturally small waisted w/a long torso. There is no way hers will ever be smaller, barring anorexia.

Even 28" is a tiny waist. I agree that the goal sounds a little ED.

I guess it really depends...I belong to a culture group where women are genetically smaller framed. A few people I know, with 5'5 -5'7 indeed has 56 cm - 63cm waist. Comparing to them, I am like elephant.

I think having arbitrary inch goals may be a sign of eating disorders. How did the OP come up with a 25" waist?
That said I had a 24" waist in high school. However, I weighed 98 lbs, ran long distance, did tons of aerobics classes and lifted weights. I'm also fine boned and 5'1".

Saw a documentary the other day on the US size 0. Apparently the model figure to aim for is a 23 inch waist. :noway:

Rumor has it that Marilyn Monroe had like 23 inch waist? but looking at all the pictures, I am not convinced...

I typically lose inches when taking a very cold shower or swimming in a cold pool. Oh wait! err, I mean....never mind.

I think having arbitrary inch goals may be a sign of eating disorders. How did the OP come up with a 25" waist?
That said I had a 24" waist in high school. However, I weighed 98 lbs, ran long distance, did tons of aerobics classes and lifted weights. I'm also fine boned and 5'1".

Saw a documentary the other day on the US size 0. Apparently the model figure to aim for is a 23 inch waist. :noway:

Rumor has it that Marilyn Monroe had like 23 inch waist? but looking at all the pictures, I am not convinced...

I just saw something on a documentary that says she wore a size 16. Now, clothing sizes may have been adjusted for the fatter population but I can't believe a size 23" waist was ever size 16.
Didn't all the civil war ladies try to get an 18" waist with the corset on? I've read stories on how they starved themselves and also passed out from super tight corsets.

I think having arbitrary inch goals may be a sign of eating disorders.

Ummm.... no. It's also a sign of "I-REALLY-REALLY-REALLY-want-to-fit-into-that-dress-again!"

People's goals are people's goals. Please don't judge people for their goals. You don't know her... based on the remarkably low amount of information that you have about her, her life, her lifestyle, and her path to success.... it's EXTREMELY unfair.

It might be a little strange for those of us with 25% body fat END GOALS to think... "why does she want to lose if she's at 22%?" But what SHE wants has NOTHING to do with what we want. To basically tell her that her goal is "a sign of eating disorders" is not only rude and uncalled for, but it's MEAN.

She's here for HELP. If you can't HELP, please don't HINDER. Don't put it in her head that there's something SICK or WRONG about her goals, when....

THERE.
IS.
NOT.

That being said:

OP: I believe in you. I think you can do it. Keep in mind though, that as you lose, the weight comes off all over the place. I'm kind of pear-shaped, and carry most of my weight in my thighs and hips. This is where I gain first... AND where it disappears first. I'm a cardio queen... I run A LOT: like, 3-4 hours per week.

When I watch what I eat, training for a race or something... the weight disappears, and my quads and glutes put on more muscle. It's sometimes weird, but the scale will go UP, and the inches down.

I think having a goal of losing a certain number of inches is AMAZING. It's nice to see someone not obsessed with the numbers on the scale, because that's not really what its about. It's about how YOU FEEL in your own skin.

That being said too, adding muscle really helps you burn! It also makes you stand up straighter, look leaner, feel energetic, and stronger.

Best of luck with your journey.

Ignore the fools. :flowerforyou: