Dress sizes

I've lost 40lbs and have gone from size 22 dress to a 16!! I think that seems like a huge drop for a fairly small loss (in comparison to my size), but as everyone is different heights and builds it would be impossible to say a general rule.

I think it took me 20 pounds to go down a size. As I've gotten smaller, the pounds between sizes have decreased. I started at 202.5 pounds, wearing XL/0X and 16w/18. Now I wear mostly M and size 10 but just bought a coat that is size S and a pair of size 8 pants. I'm 150.5 pounds now.

Don't get discouraged! You can do it

I think 20 pounds is pretty accurate for a size. Also, building muscle will help because a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat. I lost two sizes after maintenance, so my change was 3 sizes down for 28 lb.

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

15 pounds to drop a size. Keep up the great work, it will come!

I found this isn't always true, especially when you start out larger. When I was 245, I lost about 30lbs before I could drop a size. Now that I'm about 180, I've been dropping sizes about every 10lbs. It definitely goes faster once you start getting smaller, but I imagine there is no exact pace because everyone will lose weight from different places and have different body shapes.

Keep at it, and you will drop sizes. It's also annoying to drop sizes quickly because it starts getting expensive. I now pretty much exclusively shop at goodwill/charity shops.

It's about 21lbs for me with each size overlapping a little at each end.

It depends on your body type. I have unbelievably wide hips. Because of this, I can loose up to 30 pounds and go down maybe one dress size. I tend to lose a lot around my tummy, so my shirt sizes drop by one or two, but my pants sizes don't really change (a size 12 just goes from being tight to comfortably loose). So, I can lose a good chunk of weight, but because my hip bones are so wide, I don't actually drop that much in size. Keep your body structure in mind!

Depends on body type is so true. I was a size 14/16 dress at 203. Now I'm 185 and still a 14/16 dress because of my chest. In high school I was 140 and still a 14/16 dress because of my chest. So, now I tend to stay away from dresses till I can get rid of the boobs. Lol but pants sizes, I've lost one size in 15 lbs.

For me it's more about the measurements (Those inches!!). That's how gauging progress is better. But if i were to look at it from a scale perspective - I'd say I go down a dress size every 13/15lbs

I'm not sure how many pounds it was between sizes for me. That being said, I have lost 82 pounds, and went from a size 26W to a loose fitting 16. (It won't be long before I can get into a 14!!)

I've not gone down a size yet - not even close - 50 lbs down. Just depends on your body type. Average is supposed to be 10 lbs per size...

started at 250 and was in a 20/22ish? (jeans)

227 now and the 20s are loose but the (only) pair of 18s i have are way small - so not sure if they are true to size, or small or whatnot, cause i can barely get them over my hips. (im thinking sizing is way off). i need ot go to a store and see....

the top is where im losing weight (down 4" on my bust) and am a L/XL (depending on cut) in tops now.

It totally depends on what size you are, where you lose weight first, and where you shop.

For instance, I will always be an XL in shirts at Talbots and Coldwater Creek because I am tall and have wide shoulders. However, at most department stores, I am a loose L/almost M.

I didn't drop a size until I lost over 20 pounds when I first started out. Once I incorporated lifting, I started changing shape completely, and most recently, I dropped a size without losing weight.

Try incorporating more strength training as you lose. It will impact body composition and the way you look as you lose.

I lost 20 lbs and went from a 6 to a 2. But I've gained back almost 10 of those and I'm still a 2 - so it depends on where the weight is going and how much is fat vs muscle and so many other things!