I hope I'm not the only woman who experiences this frustration!
Thatonechickoverthere
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I've lost weight but I haven't lost it in the most important part yet, my belly. But I've lost it overall because my pant size has gone down from a 26 to 20 since last spring. So I was getting some new pants and I realized the most annoying thing when trying them on. I have a pudgy belly, so the pants that fit my belly were too big on my legs. And the pants that were snug on my legs were too tight for my belly. So now my legs are looking huge in my new pants because the pant legs are too wide ugh struggles of having a fat belly. I hope I lose weight in my belly soon!
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It'll go! I know this sounds silly (and I hope not offensive) but do you this you could try early stage maternity pants? They usually have a stretchy waist and small legs. You would just want to wear a long shirt so that the waistband is covered up. Maybe that would help?0
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rchlthompson wrote: »It'll go! I know this sounds silly (and I hope not offensive) but do you this you could try early stage maternity pants? They usually have a stretchy waist and small legs. You would just want to wear a long shirt so that the waistband is covered up. Maybe that would help?
I never thought of that thanks1 -
I have the same problem! The waist fits, the legs are swimming in fabric. I hope it's not destined to be this way forever.0
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I have the opposite issue. I have a 20 or so inch differential between my waist and my hips/butt (my hips being bigger), so that when you look at size charts usually I can wear a L or XL based on my waist but have to go up to a 2X or 3X to fit my hips (and even then the listed measurement is usually lower than my actual one). By the time I get my pants over my tuckus, I've got to pull them up on the waist ALL. THE. TIME. Things is tough all over
. Once you find a style/brand that fits you, though, you'll be good. Just keep looking. I have maybe 2 or 3 go-tos after 15 years of searching. 0 -
Well my hips are bigger than my waist too, but my belly is big and sticks out so that's the biggest problem when finding pants that fit right. Women are supposed to have flat bellies so pants that fit my waist and hips aren't made to fit my big belly too, especially when I sit. My legs must have gotten a bit thinner too I'm not sure.0
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tiffanymariearpaio wrote: »Well my hips are bigger than my waist too, but my belly is big and sticks out so that's the biggest problem when finding pants that fit right. Women are supposed to have flat bellies so pants that fit my waist and hips aren't made to fit my big belly too, especially when I sit. My legs must have gotten a bit thinner too I'm not sure.
Women are SUPPOSED to have flat bellies...or small hips, or big hips or wide shoulders or small. We are all made differently.1 -
I definitely feel your pain! I also struggle with carrying a lot of weight in my belly and I have the worst time with jeans! When I find some I like, I buy 5 pairs of the same jeans because it is so hard to find ones that fit me right in the belly and thigh/butt area.1
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If you're like me, fat in the stomache is the last to go!0
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add me need motivation0
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For me, my belly was the last to go ... in fact, I'll probably never lose it. I'm down in the bottom half of my normal BMI range, nearing the end of the weight loss, and it's still there.
I also have the problem of fairly bulky, muscular thighs from lots of cycling and weightlifting.
I wear skirts.1 -
One tip I can offer...if you have a button closure, take a small hair tie, loop it around the button, then through the button hole and back around the button. Once your belly fat starts to go, you'll no longer need the rubberband.
(Obviously this only works if you have a shirt or undershirt long enough to cover the closure)0 -
If you can afford it, make an appointment with a plastic surgeon, there is never a fee for the first consultation. Actually I had a tummy tuck after I lost weight and it was amazing just from the tummy tuck alone my pants size reduced three sizes. I highly suggest that you find a reputable well respected cosmetic or plastic surgeon and just make a visit and I'll tell you what they think the surgery will help a lot of my friends have had tummy tucks and the results were amazing!
. What have you got to lose? The consultation with the surgeon is always free and if not find another surgeon where it is free:) Top cosmetic /plastic surgeons never charge for a consultation. 0 -
If you cannot afford a cosmetic surgical procedure and you live by a reputable Medical School, I think that they do cosmetic surgical procedures at a reduced rate and worth looking into. For women that have lost a lot of weight sometimes it's impossible to get your midsection flattened to the size that you're comfortable with. A good cosmetic surgeon will not only perform the tummy tuck, he will also go in and repair muscles that were damaged by weight gain and the results can be incredible. Good luck. 0
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I have the opposite issue. I have a 20 or so inch differential between my waist and my hips/butt (my hips being bigger), so that when you look at size charts usually I can wear a L or XL based on my waist but have to go up to a 2X or 3X to fit my hips (and even then the listed measurement is usually lower than my actual one). By the time I get my pants over my tuckus, I've got to pull them up on the waist ALL. THE. TIME. Things is tough all over. Once you find a style/brand that fits you, though, you'll be good. Just keep looking. I have maybe 2 or 3 go-tos after 15 years of searching.
Same here, my hips, butt, and thighs are much bigger than my waist. Lol...so if I wear a dress I can wear a much smaller size, but instead for pants I always have to go up in size to get it over my butt!!0 -
Yeah I have that too. But it will go eventually. And I'm not stopping until it does. Lol0
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I find that when I detox and do colonics, my belly flattens almost immediately. Google Wheat Belly and Google colonics or colon hydrotherapy. Worth a shot, less expensive, and less invasive. Good luck!0
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tiffanymariearpaio wrote: »I've lost weight but I haven't lost it in the most important part yet, my belly. But I've lost it overall because my pant size has gone down from a 26 to 20 since last spring. So I was getting some new pants and I realized the most annoying thing when trying them on. I have a pudgy belly, so the pants that fit my belly were too big on my legs. And the pants that were snug on my legs were too tight for my belly. So now my legs are looking huge in my new pants because the pant legs are too wide ugh struggles of having a fat belly. I hope I lose weight in my belly soon!
You're certainly not alone in this frustration!
Have you tried low-rise/ultra low-rise, hipster, low-waisted jeans? These are our friends!
Another issue I have with jeans/pants is that they almost always are too long.0 -
Some styles of plus sizes clothes are just hideously designed for any body type.
This is the clothings flaw not ours !!!
Many styles in larger sizes have huge leg openings and not proportioned correctly.
I find this the case with so many designers .
Macy's has the largest selection of different brands and designers you just have to try them all on to see which one is correctly proportioned for your body .
I found some Michael Kors pants that are just right for me . I can actually wear skinny jeans with a long blouse or tunic length top and its very stylish and not inappropite looking on my large body.
Some designers have just the right proportions to fit my plus size larger belly an narrower legs. And it can take trying on so many styles until I find the right fit.
Then buy them in all the colors they carry.
your local talior can also be useful in making adjustment to your clothes.
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gracenessence wrote: »I find that when I detox and do colonics, my belly flattens almost immediately. Google Wheat Belly and Google colonics or colon hydrotherapy. Worth a shot, less expensive, and less invasive. Good luck!
No. So much no. Don't do this. Why would anyone do this.0 -
I have the same problem and I think it's more of issue with body type. I am tall with long slender legs, no butt and a belly. I actually stopped wearing jeans because I would either have a muffin top or it would be baggy in rear and thighs. Now I wear mostly skirts, dresses, tights/leggings and stretchy skinny jeans. I also started doing squats to tone up my bum.1
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Well if it makes you feel better, I'm a size 6 now after losing close to 80 pounds... and I still have the same problem! Between the belly pouch from loose skin and my genetics (wide waist, plus the fat I have left is on my hips and mixed with loose skin on my belly, and I have slim legs), I still pretty much have to choose between a small muffin top, or very loose fabric on the legs and butt. It sucks.
Plus most jeans now have a low rise, which does NOT work. I need a high rise to tuck in the belly pouch. So I've found *one* kind of jeans that works - 'perfect fit' from Lee. Not the best quality unfortunately and my cat has scratched a couple pairs already, but they're the only one that fit well at the legs (I get a tiny muffin top but it disappears when I pull the jeans up all the way - but even if they are a bit loose, I have that muffin top anyway because I have a 31'' waist). Only place I find them are online now (Kohls is the cheapest, if you wait until they get on sale).
Hope it helps a little. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread in case someone has more suggestions!0 -
I had cool sculpting on my sides with good results and I'm giving up wine for the month of February and doing a 30 day squat challenge in addition to my regular exercise. I'm hoping to see a flatter stomach by this time next month.0
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I can relate to you guys so much, I feel less alone now! I definitely have the same issues, I need high rise jeans to tuck in said belly, and I'm an average height but my pants also wind up being too long! I guess this is bad news for me if I ever get pregnant I might never get rid of baby weight, and yeah I have a feeling my belly weight will be the last to go on my current weight loss journey.0
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tiffanymariearpaio wrote: »I can relate to you guys so much, I feel less alone now! I definitely have the same issues, I need high rise jeans to tuck in said belly, and I'm an average height but my pants also wind up being too long! I guess this is bad news for me if I ever get pregnant I might never get rid of baby weight, and yeah I have a feeling my belly weight will be the last to go on my current weight loss journey.
Not necessarily. I lost all my baby weight in 3 weeks (which didn't happen last time I was pregnant). Every pregnancy is different!
Anyway, I do have a muffin top thanks to just having a huge baby. I wear spanx /compression shorts under my jeans. They really help not only with holding in the muffin top but with shrinking it down too. I also prefer skinny jeans with a little bit of stretch which are more flattering.0 -
I'm having this issue as well. Which, I didn't have this last time I lost. I don't think I did anyway. My hips fat pokes over my legs. It's weird. I could go on and on about my proportion issues.
It will get better though. Keep fighting the fat fight!0 -
Wanna know the lazy answer? Yoga pants
Haha. Might not work for everyone but I haven't worn anything but stretchy pants for years. Leggings and yoga pants are my go to. They don't look like frump unless I wear other frumpies. I have a very big tummy and my issue with pants was that "front gap" where my belly ended but there was a big space between the bottom of my tummy and the crotch of the pants. That drove me away from jeans until I have a level surface, which once I have loose skin instead of belly fat will be contained with shape ware.0 -
Wanna know the lazy answer? Yoga pants
Haha. Might not work for everyone but I haven't worn anything but stretchy pants for years. Leggings and yoga pants are my go to. They don't look like frump unless I wear other frumpies. I have a very big tummy and my issue with pants was that "front gap" where my belly ended but there was a big space between the bottom of my tummy and the crotch of the pants. That drove me away from jeans until I have a level surface, which once I have loose skin instead of belly fat will be contained with shape ware.
Honestly don't even know where to get some that are light and comfortable and don't scream 'workout clothes'. The only two I have that look fine as everyday clothes have heavier fabric and I do use those when it's cold out (could never use them to workout anyway).
I do wear leggings with dresses but they have to go up enough on my waist or it makes my hips look really weird.0 -
You should go to Burlington's and check out their jeggings.. They're so comfy and are form-fitting.0
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Uhg! yes! lost 70 lbs and my belly seemed like it stayed the same. I lost motivation from that...and from just being human. Gained by half and am working on getting back to where I was! round and round we go0
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I don't think I'm skinny enough yet for yoga pants or leggings...0
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