I'm losing weight but not inches =[

ocean26
ocean26 Posts: 122 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So what is going on! I've been "dieting" for a good 3-4 months now and i've lost 13 pounds, but i've barely dropped a size. I started off as a size 11 and now i can BARELY squeeze into a 7. Am i doing anything wrong?

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  • ocean26
    ocean26 Posts: 122 Member
    So what is going on! I've been "dieting" for a good 3-4 months now and i've lost 13 pounds, but i've barely dropped a size. I started off as a size 11 and now i can BARELY squeeze into a 7. Am i doing anything wrong?
  • Jitteryspork
    Jitteryspork Posts: 550 Member
    I dont think you are doing anything wron. Perhaps you are losing it in places that you aren't noticing as much. Perhaps a little under your chin, or thighs, etc. I know exactly how you feel, I am going through the same thing.. you should try measuring things on a regular basis. That will help you feel better about it.
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    I've heard it said around the gym that you lose a size for every 20 pounds. I don't know if that's true for everyone, but if so, you're ahead.:bigsmile:
  • 72lori
    72lori Posts: 6,826 Member
    I didn't change sizes until at least after the first 20 pounds, maybe more. It will happen. Keep at it.
  • Shanimal84
    Shanimal84 Posts: 34
    Don't get frustrated hon! I'm one of those people who can lose 15-20 pounds and barely squeeze into the next size down. That's why I've always gotten a kick out of those diet commercials where someone says "I lost 20 pounds and dropped 4 sizes" - I'm thinking "Are you 4'2"?". Anyways, it's pretty common. Are you exercising in addition to dieting? Sometimes it takes you getting active to see the change in inches... :grumble:

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  • persian_dancer
    persian_dancer Posts: 110
    You are losing the fat that is surrounding your internal organs!!!! Its a really good thing! You'll start losing inches soon! If you don't see any results then you should try doing some weight training. You are on the right track, don't be discouraged!!! :drinker:
  • destiny_206
    destiny_206 Posts: 430 Member
    Yeah you are losing some inches if you can fit into a 7, I usally go down about a size for every 15lbs, so I would says thats about perfect.
  • fullofjoy720
    fullofjoy720 Posts: 161
    Don't get frustrated hon! I'm one of those people who can lose 15-20 pounds and barely squeeze into the next size down. That's why I've always gotten a kick out of those diet commercials where someone says "I lost 20 pounds and dropped 4 sizes" - I'm thinking "Are you 4'2"?". Anyways, it's pretty common. Are you exercising in addition to dieting? Sometimes it takes you getting active to see the change in inches... :grumble:

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    haha true
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