Any tall women out there?

6'2" here. Started at 261lb, now 223. Aiming for 180, so I'm almost half way there. Jeans size dropped from a 20 and now 18 is a bit big but 16 is a bit tight (although I can zip them up!). I don't think I'll wear smaller than a 14 due to build, but I'm OK with that. Being able to shop other than plus sizes will make me happy......

I am also a tall woman who has seen success! I'm 5'11 and I've lost that many lbs (points to ticker). I started at 215 lbs, so just subtract that. I started in size 16 jeans (and they were TIGHT). I'm now in size 14 and they're a little baggy in the thigh (they're The Flirt by old navy-- so a little stretchy!). In dresses I was a solid 16. With 40 lbs lost, I am a size 12 dress. I'm also now a normal BMI. I want to get down to 149 lbs (66 lbs lost).

This is a fun thread to read! Very encouraging!

I'm 5'10" and started at 330 pounds. At that point I wore a size 26 but now, at 270, I'm in 24s and 22s (so glad I saved those jeans!). I'm hoping to get to a 12 or so. GW is 150-160 (I have a small frame) depending on how I look and feel when I get there.

I am 5 foot 10 large frame starting at 239 size 16 jeans tight fit...now 215 still size 16 loose fit. I dont remember ever being below a 16...I know I was as I was bypassing it at age 10 or 12. Even when I got married to my late hubby back in 1984 I was a size 20. I am aiming for a 14 but who knows maybe there is a chance to go smaller. Its uncharted territory.
Anyone who wants a tall friend is welcome to add me.

In for tall, hot ladies. :bigsmile:

Also in.

Love this thread! I'm 5'10.5 myself. Not a success yet...but 1/3 of the way there now

Bumping this awesomen thread again!

I am 6'0. My starting weight was 300lbs. Using myfitnesspal, eating what I love in smaller portions, working out with Gilad, and just keeping myself thinking positive.....I am now down 45lbs as of today! My goal is another 105lbs , but I'll adjust that higher or lower when I get closer. I want to be healthy . My pant size was 22 but today I'm in an 18. Before my first kiddo I was a size 10 and 135lbs. We'll see!

Good luck to all! And thanks for the extra inspiration from all my tall friends in here!!

I'm 5'10. At my heaviest, I was 267 and wore a size 18 in everything.

I am currently 166 and wear a size 6 in pants. I have broad shoulders and generally carry most extra weight in the upper body, so I wear size large in most shirts but a few mediums will work.

I'm 5' 9.5" and I started at around 315 lbs wearing a tight 24. The smallest I ever was was about 145, and I wore a size 10. Still I have a really large frame and 145 was really to small for me.

I'm the most comfortable around160-165. I'm still losing but my current measurements are 43-33-46 and I'm in a size 14.

I am so grateful to see all these comments from tall ladies! Nice to know that I am not the only one who knows that a size 6-8-10 is their size! (I wouldn't want to be rail thin- I like having some curves!

I'm about a size 14 now and 180lbs. My goal is to eat better and move my body more to feel better. I am used to being about 156 and a size 8 in Canada. Feel free to add me if you'd like some new pals. I have used the calorie tracker before but never thought to use the community available as well

I'm 5'10", I started at sz 20, now I'm a 14/16. I've lost 24lbs and 30". I used to wear 2x now I wear regular xl tops. I'm only 1/4 of the way to my goal :-)

5'10" here!
At my highest I was 260 and was stuffing myself into 20s. I carry my weight in my hips so for a long time I didn't drop a size at all. At one point I lost 30lbs in 3 months, really busting my butt, and I didn't go down a size in anything. So disappointing. I was in an 18 all the way between 245 and 200 ish. Some where in the 190s I went to a goodwill and found a pristine pair of old navy jeans in a 14, and hey, only 5 bucks, might as well get them for later. Went home and tried them on for giggles, and I actually got them zipped up. A bit tighter than I prefer (as someone who wears yoga pants for a living) but I was so happy that i'd skipped 16s all together.

Then, about a month ago (somewhere between 186 and 183, don't remember), I was getting to the point where I couldn't really wear anything in my closet without looking like a bag lady. So I went out to old navy to find that style of jeans my 14s were and see where I was at now. I spent 20 minutes in the changing room grinning like a fool because I fit into 12s.

I'm currently at 179 and stuck between 12/14, depending on the brand and style. I always thought because i'm so tall i'd never get into anything smaller than a 10. I've since discovered I actually have a rather small frame and now i'd be very freakishly happy to get to an 8, but a 10 will do With any luck i'll get there before new years.

Megandarae wrote: »

It is interesting how we all carry our weight differently. I'm 5'10" and currently wearing a 12/14. I've never really been smaller than a 10 in jeans, even when I weighed 138 (lowest adult weight ever - yay breastfeeding!). I was a 10 when I weighed 155, too. I did the wrist test and according to that, I'm small boned but my mom has always described me as "big-boned", so I don't know!

That is so true. I'm 5'10 and 170ish and wearing an 8. I'm 'small framed' which I just learned yesterday so hypothetically I could go to a 4, I think (I've got 16.6lbs still to go). I think that's another reason we shouldn't get hung up on size. Whatever feels good for you is the size you should be -- within healthy range of course.

When I first read your post I thought I had already responded to the initial question of tall women. Our stories mirror, and our thought processes and phrasing too....I'm still laughing!!!! Thank you for showing me I'm not the only one!!!!

quote="kellellie;34261479"]5'10" here!
At my highest I was 260 and was stuffing myself into 20s. I carry my weight in my hips so for a long time I didn't drop a size at all. At one point I lost 30lbs in 3 months, really busting my butt, and I didn't go down a size in anything. So disappointing. I was in an 18 all the way between 245 and 200 ish. Some where in the 190s I went to a goodwill and found a pristine pair of old navy jeans in a 14, and hey, only 5 bucks, might as well get them for later. Went home and tried them on for giggles, and I actually got them zipped up. A bit tighter than I prefer (as someone who wears yoga pants for a living) but I was so happy that i'd skipped 16s all together.

Then, about a month ago (somewhere between 186 and 183, don't remember), I was getting to the point where I couldn't really wear anything in my closet without looking like a bag lady. So I went out to old navy to find that style of jeans my 14s were and see where I was at now. I spent 20 minutes in the changing room grinning like a fool because I fit into 12s.

I'm currently at 179 and stuck between 12/14, depending on the brand and style. I always thought because i'm so tall i'd never get into anything smaller than a 10. I've since discovered I actually have a rather small frame and now i'd be very freakishly happy to get to an 8, but a 10 will do With any luck i'll get there before new years.[/quote]

I'm 6'1, and started out at around 155kg / 340lbs. Now down to 103kg / 226lbs. At my highest weight I was looking like a sausage into Australian plus size 24's (I'm guessing that would be like a regular 26?28?) and now I'm in Australian 16/18's (US 14?) depending on the cut of the pants. I'm a pear shape though, so I keep most of my weight below the waist.