I want to go from a size 24 to 16 in 5 months...is this possible?

meaganthinksskinny · February 2016

WalkingAlong wrote: »

I don't think it's possible. If you lose 1% of your weight per week, the recommended maximum (and that's challenging), that's 2-3 lbs. 20 weeks times 3 lbs. = 60 lbs, 298-60=238 lbs. So even with maximum (safe) losses I think you'd still be a ways from size 16. But I'm not 5'10", so I don't know that for sure.

But do go for the lifestyle change! You will lose size and feel great by July, no matter the clothing label.

This isn't necessarily true. I'm only 5'6" and at 252 was a 16 because of how I carry my weight. I honestly think you should just use a food scale and log everything here and exercise for an hour 3-5 times a week on top of getting in your 10000 steps daily.

BuffyBourbon · February 2016

For me, no it wouldn’t be possible, but a lot depends on your body shape. I started last July, at 289, 5’9 female size 24 in most clothes. As of this week I’m at 230, that’s a steady 1.8# per week for the last 32 weeks. I’ve been pretty good about 1500cal/day for the majority of the 7 months I’ve been on this road (disregarding Christmas and New Years’ celebrations).

I have mostly lost weight from “upstairs”, I can now reasonably wear a size 16 swim bra, but I’ve only just this week bought size 22 jeans.

I DO think it would be possible to lose quite a noticeable amount of weight between now and your vacation, and feel and look better by then. I went on vacation in October, only about 4 months in and I was able to be as active as the rest of my friends were and snorkel and hike and really enjoy my trip. So whether you hit that goal or not, I think you’ll be really glad you started now.

TakingBackForever · February 2016

I started at 210 at a tight 16 (May 22), in 6 months I went to a size 8.

becca_rup23 · February 2016

I dont know about time frame, but you could probably go pretty far in 5 months if you stick with it! I'm 22, about 5'9" and 258 currently and wear a 16 at Torrid (not sure if that's equivalent to other stores), it really depends on body composition and if you can build muscle you might not lose as much but you'll get leaner. I do about 1600 cal/day a little higher on weekends and I'm averaging 2 lbs/week, could be more maybe if I was really strict about it. Anyway, good luck!!

kaellyn · February 2016

At the same roughly 245-250 lbs, I can vary clothes sizes based entirely on exercise. It's amazing what a difference toning your body can do for your appearance.

If you're eating at a reasonable deficit, you're going to lose. Include strength training and some cardio, and you'll look great even if you don't hit the exact size you want before your trip.

kk_inprogress · February 2016

scolaris wrote: »

Why the arbitrary vacation deadline AND a specific size? Break that thought into two sentences... 'I want to get in the best shape possible, starting right now, for my vacation in July.' and 'I think I would look and feel really good around a size 16 so my goal is to lose X sizes.' See what I did there? Weight loss is not like the drive thru window where you pull in, order up, and race off to the next thing. No. You need to do your work consistently and allow your body to do its work on its own timeline. It's good to have goals! But don't make them sound like hostage demands.

I LOVE this. That's an amazing way to frame goals.

SolotoCEO · February 2016

I can't figure out if you are serious or trolling. You say you want a healthy lifestyle - but you want to crash diet. They don't work together. If you are serious - eat at your MFP recommended calories, eat healthy, exercise, and enjoy your vacation at whatever size you are.

azulvioleta6 · February 2016

TakingBackForever wrote: »

I started at 210 at a tight 16 (May 22), in 6 months I went to a size 8.

I am currently around 210 and wear a size 8...at least in jeans/pants.

That is the problem with sizes! It's all about how you are built, where you carry your weight, how much muscle you have, frame size, etc...and it is really impossible to determine when you are going to hit a particular size. Add in variation in fits and brands and it's very much a moving target.

I understanding wanting to quantify things in this kind of practical way (what size swimsuit should I order?) but it's tough to try to set that as a target.

lseed87 · February 2016

Maybe not in a healthy way? Eat the right foods, stay in calorie goals, track macros. Exercise. Maybe mix cardio and weight lifting

I was a 22/24. Currently in 18. Took me longer than 5 months. Might even be a 16... Haven't purchased/tried new clothes on in a while

lesliesings · April 2016

Ethansmommy94 wrote: »

Hello everyone! I am 28 years old, currently weighing in at 298 pounds and I wear a size 24. I have always been a "big" girl, as I am 5' 10" and weighed no less than 175 in high school. However, I packed on the pounds when I had my son 7 years ago, and I have been a yo-yo dieter since. I want to make a change this time for good. I want to make a lifestyle change. I have been counting my calories, and going to the gym, but I'm not really sure if I am doing what I should to maximize my weight loss. We have a beach trip planned for July, so I'm trying to use that as a concrete goal. I would love to be in at least a size 16 by then. What are some exercises or food rules I should be going by in order to lose that kind of weight in 5 months? Is it even possible?

lesliesings · April 2016

To OP- hi! There are a lot of women on here who obviously don't know that one size does not fit all. I am 294lbs and wear a 22/24 (I am also 5'10"). When I weighed a whopping 240lbs, I was a comfortable 14. It's all in how your body carries the weight. I understand summer goals. In fact, it is my goal to be a size 18 (screw the weight) by July. And I know I'll be able to do it. So can you

I want to go from a size 24 to 16 in 5 months...is this possible?

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