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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / March 2004Facing the truth
I thought I was doing a good job, going from 174 to 158 pounds currently. I thought my size 36 pants were even feeling a little loose. Well, then my wife purchased some new size 36 underwear (my old ones were falling apart). Ooops! Too tight. Size 38 underwear are my size. That's only two inches from the definition of obesity for men (40 inches) - and a full six inches from my college waistsize. I have to admit I am discouraged. Apparently my old size 36 underwear gradually stretched out over time so they weren't tight. This weight loss business is very hard for me. > I thought I was doing a good job, going from 174 to 158 pounds > currently. I thought my size 36 pants were even feeling a little [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > underwear gradually stretched out over time so they weren't tight. > This weight loss business is very hard for me. I still wear some size 38 UW, even though my pants size is 32. My size 38 feels quite comfortable. Don't get too discouraged. I would reconsider your diet approach Brad. It is not terrible, as such, but perhaps not the most efficient. i > I thought I was doing a good job, going from 174 to 158 pounds > currently. I thought my size 36 pants were even feeling a little [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > underwear gradually stretched out over time so they weren't tight. > This weight loss business is very hard for me. They're supposed to be tight. Why do you think they're called "whitey tighties"? Like Igor, I'll admit to continuing to wear a larger size than my actual hip size would require. Dally Brad...Brad...Brad, Underwear actually run larger than actual waist sizes. I've bought like three different brands and none of them fit the same. Don't get discouraged because of underwear. Just find some that are comfortable for you and wear them. I'm surprised your wearing 36" pants at 158 pounds. I'm 38" right now but remember wearing 34" and 36" at a weight of around 189 or so. I wonder if you have wider hips than me? I can't believe anyone has wider hips than me...lol. By the way you've done awesome going from 174 to 158. How tall are you and how old are you? Again great job, Paul 300/197/175 > I thought I was doing a good job, going from 174 to 158 pounds > currently. I thought my size 36 pants were even feeling a little [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > underwear gradually stretched out over time so they weren't tight. > This weight loss business is very hard for me. Paul wrote to Brad: > I wonder if you have wider hips than me? I can't believe > anyone has wider hips than me...lol. How really divine to hear the guys comparing hip sizes?  SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > Paul wrote to Brad: > > > I wonder if you have wider hips than me? I can't believe > > anyone has wider hips than me...lol. > > How really divine to hear the guys comparing hip sizes? It would be if their hip sizes weren't about the same as my waist size! My hip size is still over 40"! Most of the weight is on my waist and hips though. Tonia 221/190/130 >It would be if their hip sizes weren't about the same as my waist size! My >hip size is still over 40"! Most of the weight is on my waist and hips >though. 40" isn't all that big. Women are supposed to have big hips :-). When I was in college my measurements were 40-25-40 -- and this seemed very popular with the guys :-). Now -- at 157 lbs, but menopausal and with different fat distribution patterns, I'm like 45-29-38. (I'm really not all that busty, but I'm both large boned and muscular.) Chris >40" isn't all that big. Women are supposed to have big hips :-). >When I was in college my measurements were 40-25-40 -- and this seemed >very popular with the guys :-). Now -- at 157 lbs, but menopausal and >with different fat distribution patterns, I'm like 45-29-38. (I'm >really not all that busty, but I'm both large boned and muscular.) Um... just noticed this typo! My bust measurement is really 42, not 45. Still big, but not outrageous :-). Chris > >40" isn't all that big. Women are supposed to have big hips :-). > >When I was in college my measurements were 40-25-40 -- and this seemed [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Chris I'm 5'4" and small boned so my 190 pounds that makes me over 40 inches in the hips also makes me look like a wide load. When I get down to 130 I hope to be about 34-26-38. But I'll probably be 32 in the bust. I do measurements on the last day of the month and last month I lost a cumulative 8.75" from arms, bust, waist, hips, thighs and calves. I don't think I'll be doing that good this month because I've only lost a single pound all month. I'll report the cumulative total loss (if any) on Wednesday. Tonia 221/190/130 >I'm 5'4" and small boned so my 190 pounds that makes me over 40 inches in >the hips also makes me look like a wide load. When I get down to 130 I >hope to be about 34-26-38. But I'll probably be 32 in the bust. By contrast: Just this morning I did some measurements because I was trying to figure out if I was wearing the right bra size. The measurement just below my bust -- around the rib cage -- is 34", and I haven't a bit of fat in that area. So clearly I've got a way bigger frame than you. >I do >measurements on the last day of the month and last month I lost a cumulative >8.75" from arms, bust, waist, hips, thighs and calves. I'm sort of sorry I haven't been tracking measurements all this time. I just measure occasionally when I'm trying to determine my size when I'm ordering something by mail. It would be fun to know how much I've lost. Lots, I know -- probably 10" in the waist alone (with the leftover flabby skin to attest to it :-( ). >I don't think I'll >be doing that good this month because I've only lost a single pound all >month. I'll report the cumulative total loss (if any) on Wednesday. Maybe you'll be surprised :-). Sometimes measurements change when weight doesn't. BTW, I bought a pair of size 8 pants today that fit perfectly. A fluke, I know, but still gratifying :-). Chris 262/155/ (145-150) > >40" isn't all that big. Women are supposed to have big hips :-). > >When I was in college my measurements were 40-25-40 -- and this seemed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Um... just noticed this typo! My bust measurement is really 42, not > 45. Still big, but not outrageous :-). I'm always interested in other peoples waist-hip ratios. At my current weight of 128 (at 5'3"), my bust is 38, waist 28, hips 35... I like the hip and bust numbers, but wish the waist would go down. Don't think it will though - I have the exact ratios that I did at my heaviest weight. det det wrote: >I'm always interested in other peoples waist-hip ratios. At my current >weight of 128 (at 5'3"), my bust is 38, waist 28, hips 35... I like the hip >and bust numbers, but wish the waist would go down. Don't think it will >though - I have the exact ratios that I did at my heaviest weight. Ack! You asked the question, so I did the measurements. At *my* current weight of 110, I measure in at 36-28-36...which is a perfect hour glass, if you don't demand a bit more SUCKUP around the waist...I can't help thinking that wouldn't *that* be nice. I can't see it happening anytime ever, so here I am. Hi, Det! Good to see you, btw. bees I know what you mean! I have big wide birthing hips in relation to the rest of me!! "That T Woman" > It would be if their hip sizes weren't about the same as my waist size! My > hip size is still over 40"! Most of the weight is on my waist and hips > though. > > Tonia > 221/190/130 >I know what you mean! I have big wide birthing hips in relation to the rest >of me!! So have I - what a pity whoever made me didn't know I was never going to want to use them to have children:) I'm still quite a bit over 40 round the hips but 34 round the ribcage below my bra, and I don't think I have the physical fat around that area to lose much more. janice 233/177/133 I wear a 38 bra, down from a 46! DH actually saw *gasp* a rib when I was lying down last week. The areas I really need to lose my 30 or so pounds from are my hips, thighs, butt, tummy. I don't forsee my bra size getting lower then a 38, as I am pretty big boned, tall and getting more muscular every week. "janice" > So have I - what a pity whoever made me didn't know I was never going > to want to use them to have children:) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > janice > 233/177/133 I don't forsee my bra size getting > lower then a 38, as I am pretty big boned, tall and getting more muscular > every week. The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! det > The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! Yep, say goodbye to those puppies now <g> SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 I got Rotweillers!! "SnugBear" > Yep, say goodbye to those puppies now <g> > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 207/110 60 inches of attitude! > Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >> The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! > >Yep, say goodbye to those puppies now <g> So far I just seem to be down from an EE/F cup to a DD cup. My breasts don't seem large to me anymore, and they're very saggy, but that's what seems to fit and what the measurements seem to indicate. I'm thinking of going to a bra specialty store sometime to see if I'm really wearing the right size or the best sort of bra. Chris > >> The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! > > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Chris I highly recommend a Victoria's Secret fitting. Regardless of your size, the style makes a huge difference. Jenn > I highly recommend a Victoria's Secret fitting. Regardless of your size, > the style makes a huge difference. Do they have this at all Victoria's Secret stores? (think Bangor Mall) I hate every non-sports bra I've tried on so far :-( SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > > I highly recommend a Victoria's Secret fitting. Regardless of your size, > > the style makes a huge difference. > > Do they have this at all Victoria's Secret stores? (think Bangor Mall) > > I hate every non-sports bra I've tried on so far :-( I would imagine they do. If they don't have a sign advertising it, just ask a clerk. I'm pretty difficult to fit but I found a VS style I like and one at Wal Mart. Jenn > > > I highly recommend a Victoria's Secret fitting. Regardless of your > size, [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Jenn Personally - I find Victoria's Secret to be totally awful in how they handle fittings and sizings. I've tried a few times at different stores and I swear the women that work there don't know what they hell they are doing when it comes to fitting. Instead I went to a local higher end department store to their lingerie department and the woman there hooked me up with bras that fit wonderfully and she spent so much time and attention with me to get me fitted well. > > > > I highly recommend a Victoria's Secret fitting. Regardless of your > > size, [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > department and the woman there hooked me up with bras that fit wonderfully > and she spent so much time and attention with me to get me fitted well. I guess it's a YMMV thing. The woman who did my fitting took a lot of time and went through numerous styles to find the one(s) that worked best for me. Jenn What is the largest size they go up to??? I always pictured myself too overweight to wear anything in there... almost like they would laugh behind my back if they saw me there. "JMA" > I highly recommend a Victoria's Secret fitting. Regardless of your size, > the style makes a huge difference. > > Jenn > What is the largest size they go up to??? I always pictured myself too > overweight to wear anything in there... almost like they would laugh behind > my back if they saw me there. Some styles they have in 40's and you can always get those via the catalog, but in the stores I've only found 38's. Jenn >> >> The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! >> > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Jenn Thanks! I've never even been into a Victoria's Secret store. I'll have to do that! Chris > >> >> The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! > >> > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Chris Even though their decent bras are around $30, it really is worth it. Once you get fitted and know the styles you like, then you can shop the catalog (cheaper) or wait for their semi-annual sales. Jenn >> >> >> The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! >> >> > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > >Jenn Having seen your answer to PG, though, I'm worrying that I might be a bit on the large side for them. I've been wearing 40DDs, though I've been thinking that a 38DD might be worth trying. I think I'll give it a shot, anyway -- they can always turn me away :-). Chris 262/155/ (145-150) >The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! I refuse to discuss my bra size in an archived, internationally distributed newsgroup. beeswing :) Nope... I am still a DDD! I am the only person I know that can take my bra off and my waist measurments get larger! My boobs aren't getting smaller, they are getting longer!! "determined" > The 38 might not go down, but the cup size sure might... Mine did! > > det >Nope... I am still a DDD! I am the only person I know that can take my bra >off and my waist measurments get larger! My boobs aren't getting smaller, >they are getting longer!! I must say that all this boob talk is very interesting. Mabe you gals would like this story I heard some time ago... Henry & Edith are sitting at the breakfast table on the morning of their 60th wedding anniversary when Edith says to Henry, "Do you realize that we were sitting at this very table 60 years ago today?" Henry replies, with a twinkle in his eye, "Of course I do. And do you remember that we were stark naked." Edith returns a mischevious grin and says, "Yes, I do." Henry then says, "Well, what do you think?" They look at each other for a few moments then they take off all their clothes and sit back down, whereupon Edith exclaims excitedly, "Oh my, Henry. My tits are still hot for you." Henry smiles and says, "I'm not surprised, Edith. One of them is in your coffee and the other is in your oatmeal." SignatureFor email, use Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com That is too funny, except I am 35 :( "Top Spin" > They look at each other for a few moments then they take off all their > clothes and sit back down, whereupon Edith exclaims excitedly, "Oh [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > -- > For email, use Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com > I don't forsee my bra size getting > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > det Mine did too Signaturejmk in NC > >I know what you mean! I have big wide birthing hips in relation to the rest > >of me!! > > So have I - what a pity whoever made me didn't know I was never going > to want to use them to have children:) At least you didn't want to get pregnant. I've got the hips but never was able to use them and I wanted a child so very badly. It took me too long to find someone I wanted to spend my life with but I got a very good DH so that's a consolation. > I'm still quite a bit over 40 round the hips but 34 round the ribcage > below my bra, and I don't think I have the physical fat around that > area to lose much more. > janice > 233/177/133 Not to rain on your parade, but there's probably still lots of extra fat around the internal organs and that's the most important fat to get rid of! With the panzone (Spanish = pot belly) I've got, I shudder to think what's in there up against my liver! Tonia 221/189/130 (down a pound!) "That T Woman" > At least you didn't want to get pregnant. I've got the hips but never was > able to use them and I wanted a child so very badly. It took me too long to > find someone I wanted to spend my life with but I got a very good DH so > that's a consolation. I want to get pregnant too, I just haven't had the luck yet! Luckily, my Endo told me that my ovaries and uterus look great and I have no cysts. I am ovulating regularly and still no luck. DH is going to be *tested* this week, if ya know what I mean. Does your husband have any kids from a previous relationship? > Not to rain on your parade, but there's probably still lots of extra fat > around the internal organs and that's the most important fat to get rid of! > With the panzone (Spanish = pot belly) I've got, I shudder to think what's > in there up against my liver! I 2nd that! my belly just hangs. If I am not wearing compression shorts, I can feel it move too much when I am exercising, and it is disconcerting and depressing. It is also the reason why I am not posting my side view with my updated pics! > Tonia > 221/189/130 (down a pound!) Woo Hoo broke into the 180's! > "That T Woman" > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > week, if ya know what I mean. Does your husband have any kids from a > previous relationship? Yes, he has a son and a daughter from his first marriage but they live in Virginia. His son has two kids that we haven't met in person yet. Since I'm 45++ I don't think I'm going to get lucky. > > Not to rain on your parade, but there's probably still lots of extra fat > > around the internal organs and that's the most important fat to get rid [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Woo Hoo broke into the 180's! Yeah, ain't it grand! That makes two pounds I've lost in March! I started back recording the calorie count of everything I eat in a spreadsheet. I had felt confident in my ability to "monitor" it without recording everything but evidently I'm not so good at it yet. Tonia Thanks for the encouragement Paul. I'm 5'8" tall, 55 years old. My hips are normal size, I'm not big boned. What upset me was that it was the same brand I've always used - Fruit of the Loom - and also one book (Dr. Mirkin's?)claimed that for men, go by your underwear size. The 36 size hurt to wear. I'm hating being just 2 inches from 40" waist - obesity. It just ain't fair! I eat right and exercise nearly two hours daily. I ougta have a waist size of 32! > Brad...Brad...Brad, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.644 / Virus Database: 412 - Release Date: 3/26/04 > I thought I was doing a good job, going from 174 to 158 pounds > currently. I thought my size 36 pants were even feeling a little > loose. Well, then my wife purchased some new size 36 underwear (my > old ones were falling apart). Ooops! Too tight. Size 38 underwear > are my size. I'm in the same boat. I'm 25% of the way down to my target weight of ~185 yet sure as heck haven't bridged the 2 inches on the waistline (i peaked at 40, and 32 is bone skinny for me). I guess it could be true that the first to go on is the last to come off or something. > This weight loss business is very hard for me. Well, assuming you're 5' 4" (= ~30BMI at 174), you've still got a 27.1 BMI, which ~could~ correspond to a 37.1" beltline (IOW each 1 point drop in BMI from 30 is a 1" drop in beltline from 40"). Getting back to college days for me will require a BMI of 22.7, which is, in fact 10 less than the 32" beltline I had then. Don't get me started about clothes! I have lost more than 80 pounds, and have only lost three pant sizes, and just two blouse sizes. Good thing I'm doing this for my health and not to fit into a certain dress size. Kasey 365/282/??? > I thought I was doing a good job, going from 174 to 158 pounds > currently. I thought my size 36 pants were even feeling a little [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > underwear gradually stretched out over time so they weren't tight. > This weight loss business is very hard for me. >Don't get me started about clothes! I have lost more than 80 pounds, >and have only lost three pant sizes, and just two blouse sizes. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Kasey >365/282/??? You'll find that the sizes go down faster as your weight gets lower, I think. I didn't go down in size that rapidly from 262 to 200, but now it seems like 5 lbs. affects the way clothes fit, and 10 lbs. is pretty much another size down. There's something to be said for having your clothes stay useful for a while, actually. I find I keep putting on things and then tossing them in the charity pile because they're too baggy. Chris 262/155/ (145-150) |
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