What size do you want to be?

[pixiedust218]

I am 5'1" and wear a size 14/16. Before kids I was a size 5. I am setting smaller goals for myself at this time, and will be happy in a 10/12. Would be very happy to be a 6/8, but not sure if that is realistic at this time. Was happy that a pair of 14 pants I have, I was able to put on today without laying on the bed, and holding my breath, LOL

 

[Jiminy102]

I am 5'5" and at my heaviest I wore a 28. I now am wearing a very comfortable 24. I am not sure what I wnat to be. I am thinking a 12 but would love a 10 if it is possible and if that is a comfortable place for me. Rightnow all I really want is to be out of the 20's!!!

 

[Lesley]

At my heaviest my size 20's were getting tight....now they're getting loose (I'm down 16 lbs!). I'm not sure what will be the right size for me since I have been steadily gaining weight since high school. Back then I was a size 10 (when I met my dh) though I fluctuated...sometimes I was a 12 and when I really tried hard to lose weight (what was I thinking?) I could get into an 8. Its been almost 15 years though....and I've had 2 kids since then. I feel safe assuming that if my feet got bigger with each baby, my hips probably did too! So, anyway...I'm aiming for a 12....I'd just like to be able to wear regular sized clothes again. If I end up a 10...I won't argue...LOL. I like Lane Bryant....but I don't like that its one of very few options for me now!

Oh, I'm 5'6" tall....and built curvy....not big boned really (though I look it now) my actual bone structure is quite small (wrists, ankles...) but I've got hips and shoulders. I'm totally guessing on what size I should be at my goal weight since its been so long since I've been that size! So ultimately, as long as I'm feeling better, stronger and healthier I'll be happy.

 

[TinkerPixie]

When I first started trying to lose weight, I was wearing a size 26 I knew I had to do something, so I started walking and lost a few pounds, an got into 24's. When I found and started atkins, then the weight fell off, and I'm in a good fitting 18 now. I really want to be about a 14-16. Anything less than that would be great, but if I never get there, I wont complain.

 

[ead79]

I'm just under 5' 2" and wear a size 14 in most everything. My waist seems to be where I have really put on this last bit of weight, so I have two things that are 16's to accomodate my waist. I would ultimately like to be a size 6 in most things (but maybe an 8 in jeans since I like them loose). I have some really cute clothes that don't fit anymore, and I would love to fit in them again. So hopefully the weight will really start coming off soon.

 

[snoopy]

I'm 5'10", and at my heaviest, I wore a size 14. It might not seem like a really big size to some of you, but the main thing is that all my clothes are a size 10! I hate having to buy new clothes because I'm too fat to fit into the ones I have!

So now with the help of Weight Watchers, I'm down to a 12, and I hope to be back into all my summer clothes that are size 10! I have no desire to be a size 8 or smaller, I've been a size 8 before and being so tall when I am that skinny I look emaciated (think Olive Oil! )

 

[ZerasPride]

I have been overweight just about all my life. As a matter of fact, I was so happy I found a picture of myself when I was about 12 years old and I was slim. I don't know what size I was but the smallest I can remember fitting into is a 14 when I was about 16 years old. I weighed in the 150's then. I am 5 feet tall and wear a size 26. That is hard to say out loud, even in cyberspace. Anyway, I have a dream of weighing 127 pounds. That may not be realistic but I would love to be able to shop in "normal" sized clothing shops. If I could get down to a size 14, I would be so happy! Anything under that and I would probably be hospitalized or should I say institutionalized with sheer joy!

Thanks so much for this thread. It helps me to focus on where I want to be and how I want to do it right this time, the whole lifestyle change, exercise and eat right thing. I know I can do, I just have to focus my energy on me instead of everyone around me all the time. Sometimes I think I am the nurturer to everybody else in my family as an excuse not to take care of myself. I am trying to work to change that.

 

[disneychrista]

Originally posted by ZerasPride
I found a picture of myself when I was about 12 years old and I was slim.

OMG!! My mom must have found a picture of me when I was I guess 16 or 17, and pined it to her cork board by her kitchen phone. OMG!! I saw that and couldn't believe how skinny I looked. At the time I thought I was fat/overwieght, I was probably about 130 pounds, 5 ft. 4in. Now I would KILL to look like that (well not literally).

 

[Dizzy-Disney4]

Isn't it funny how we perceive ourselves. I've looked at pictures of Dh & myself when we first got married and I look darn good...but at the time, I thought I was fat. Now, 12 years later, I'd like to be back down to that size 12. Right now, I'm in a 16 and I'm 5'7". Have been up to an 18, but last year lost 15 pounds and got back into a 16, although it was a bit tight. Now, the 16's fit great and I'm hoping to be in a 14 by summer. Size 12 is what I'm hoping for...size 10 is what I dream of.

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

I'm 5'10 and currently a size 14. Given my bone structure and everything, I think the smallest I could get is a 7 or 8. I'd like to get there eventually, but right now I'd be quite happy at a 10

 

[Nathan's Grandma]

I want to be a size "8" because when you shop clearance sales there always seems to be so many clothes in that size range.

I am now a 14 or a 16, depending if there is elastic in the size 14 pants on the side.

Kathy

 

[perfectmatch300]

I would love to be comfortable in a size 10. That means I have a really long way to go, and lately it seems that progress has been at a standstill. Right now any drpo in size at all would feel really good to me.

 

[tiggerlover]

14 months ago I was wearing a size 22, today I am comfortable in a size 18. In 14 months I have lost about 18 pounds, 9 of which I have lost since starting WISH almost 3 weeks ago.

What size do I desire? Size 12, will I make it there and be able to maintain it, probably not. What do I realistically want to see....14/16. Could I maintain that, maybe. Will I reach that goal, I hope so. (BTW, I am 5'5").

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Giving away stats is very uncomfortable. Yet here I go.

I am 5'7" and started my quest last year after I climbed into my 18s and they started to "shrink" on me. That was IT!! I managed to get to fitting very comfortably in my 16s thinking I had it made. Things happened and food has always been my companion so I regained many pounds back. I am currently still in my 16s but they started getting uncomfortable recently. Then I found WISH. I WILL NOT go back up. I won't. So I have joined the fight to start where I left off in August last year and continue just a bit more to that 14-16 range.

I have never been smaller than that as I recall. For me 16 is fine as long as it is closer to the 14 side.

 

[*Wish*Upon*A*Star*]

At my heaviest, I wore a size 22... Now, I am between an 18 and 20. I do have a large bone structure, and I would be very happy as a size 12- absolutely ecstatic at a size 10!!

As inspiration, my dad pulled out the bikini picture of me (probably taken 10 years ago) when I was a size 10 and made it into a refrigerator magnet...

Now- I have to look at that every time I go into the kitchen and think twice before I put something into my mouth

 

[phorsenuf]

Right now I am a tight 12 Ideally I want to get to an 8, before my July trip would be nice. I don't think my bone structure (after kids) would accomadate a 6, but who knows.....
8's here I come!!!!!

How does everyone work on their tummy by the way? It needs to flatten out some! LOL

 

[believe]

How does everyone work on their tummy by the way? It needs to flatten out some! LOL

The only thing I know of is abs/crunches. There are so many variations that I really enjoy this workout. I believe Pilates also helps this area.

 

[TCKK]

When I started in September on WW I was wearing 18-20's. Now I'm wearing 16's. Size 14 is my goal. I'm very comfortable in that size. If I go less, that would be great too. I'm 5'4 1/2" tall.

 

[ohMom]

ok ok I give in. I dont' like to give out stats either, but all your bravery was like osmosis through my keyboard/computer screen

I'm 5'4" - squeezing into my 10s. they were "comfortable" last summer and i'm squeeking upwards again. At my heaviest two years ago I was 158 (probably really 160) and my 12s were getting tight. When I got back into the 10 last summer I got rid of my 12 pants - so now I have no choice!

I have never gotten back to pre-pregnancy weight from my youngest, who is now 6. That would be 140. Or wedding day weight of 7 years ago would be awesome - 135. For now I'll stick to my realistic goal of maintaining 145, and if I hit that maybe I'll lower it. who knows??

Comfy comfy 10s are my goal. No pinching anywhere!

158/154/145

 

[anniet]

I think I'm the shortest one here at 4'11"

I'm wearing a size 10, but today the button popped off of my skirt, so I should probably be in a 12.

I would settle for being a size 6, but I'd be thrilled if I could squeeze into a 5 like I did until I was 25. I swear 25 is the age when it all goes to pot! (no pun intended!)