Holy Jean size difference!
So my surgery was almost a year ago. One of the many strategies I tried before surgery was Weigh****chers. I would laugh every time the class leader would say,"For every ten pounds you lose, you'll lose a size." Nonsense! I'm down 86 pounds and I've gone from a tight 22 to a 14! Funny story, Wednesday I wear size 16 boot cut jeans to work and they were falling down a little. Friday comes, and I shimmy on those perfect size 14 jeans. I had 5 people ask me,"Have you lost more weight?!?" Uhhhh not since Wednesday! Lol Anyhow, just shows ten pounds does not equal a size and the proper fitting jeans can do wonders for your figure. Go get 'em guys!
Natalie
I agree with you, people have different boddies too! I carry a ton of weight in my backside and legs! For me every 17-20 lbs is me losing a clothing size! Rock those jeans girl!
Age: 40 Height: 5'8" Highest Weight: 325 Starting Weight: 291 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160
VSG 10/24/14 with Dr. David Chengelis
Yeah, that 10 lbs = 1 clothing size applied when I was wearing the smaller sizes (2,4) but definitely NOT for the largest sizes of mine (tight 18s). After 84 pounds I am just getting into my size 10s.
But you are right about proper fitting clothing making a difference. I was wearing my size 16 pants yesterday. My period started and I wanted my big pants. Admittedly, I looked quite frumpy, but that's how I felt. Anyway, today, feeling a little better, I am wearing the size 10s. Within the first minute of showing up at work I have already received 3 compliments. So the lesson for me....no more frump pants.
When people would ask me "Have you lost more weight?" or would say, "Jeesh, when are you going to quit losing weight?" I would always tell them: "I haven't lost a pound in months...I'm just wearing clothes that fit me now." 
Keep up the great work, Natalie!
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
Well.. that is 8 sizes for 86 pounds, which is about 10 pounds a size, right?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I admit, I've never interpreted it that way. Heh.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Since men's sizes are different in an apples and oranges discussion. I have lost 150 lbs since my first consult. I have gone from a size 4XL shirt to a L. That is 5 sizes. Dress shirts, size 22 neck to size 16.5 that is about 6 sizes. Pants, I have gone from size 56 to size 38. That is 18 sizes. I got rid of all my big clothes. I wish I had kept one 4XL and a pair of the 56's.
Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.
Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.
5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)
10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16
