Shake Those Pounds's Journal, 16 Dec 22

I’m also a size 8 in most styles; I’m 5’51/2” and 149 pounds 

I was in at 8 @ 174 and 5'8-5'9. I was always baffled when women on her would put their sizes and it would be smaller than me but they were bigger looking. it must be a height thing because your past is very accurate for me. congrats, btw. 

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and yes, I was muscular then. People would be surprised by my weight, mostly women- would guess me at 160's. Diablo was never surprised because he lifts and is a great weight guesser. You look great! This post is motivating for me.  

Congratulations! 

It’s so stupid the games our head play. I keep hearing “you’re not really an 8. You weigh too much. You must be squeezed in” thanks for your input ladies. I just need to tell the stupid voice to shutup! 🤐 

When I was 180ish I was more like a 16. But I’m 5’6”. I think height makes all the difference 

Great! 

Congrats on the 8! They look great on you. With jeans I don’t care what size they are so long as they make my butt look good. With all the vanity sizing between designers I use Levi’s as my standard. As you keep dropping pounds the areas will vary, so sometimes it will come off the waist, then later the hips, so it’s hard to keep pants for more than 10 pounds. Keep up the great work! 

Same height and when I weighed 180 I was in size 10-12. Not much for muscle and lots of bloat. You’re doing great! 👍 

I'm an 8 in most of my pants @137-139. Some brands fit looser....some tighter. I'm 5'4" & don't think I look "fat". When you're taller & your weight is spread out over your frame you can wear a smaller size. 

I'm 5'4". When I wore size 8 Levi's I was about 140. 

Also a lot depends on where you carry your weight. Someone with more booty or tummy may have to size up to accommodate. You look like you're built similar to me.  

5’11 157lbs and still a size 8 😀 

You look good! At 5'8" I think your weight is fine. It all depends on frame size, where you carry weight, etc.  

the best way to know if it's muscle is to get body fat testing done 

I'm 5'4, 113-115 and a Size 4 or 5. 

I’m 5’9” and about 178 but I am also a size 8. So idk, I think that’s about right? 

I am 5'8" and I weight 205 (today). I am wearing a 12 jeans. I also fit into a size 10 jeans, but they are "skin tight". They are my "goal jeans". I will be bringing them into public soon - I hope! I think dress pants are very different, though. I think I would wear a 14 because they don't forgive as much as jeans do. I haven't tried on any dress pants since weight loss. I only know the old pants I had from before (16) do fit well enough for public, but they are a bit loose. You LOOK "MAAVELOUS, dahling"! I hope you get the reference - hee hee hee! 

I'm 5'10" and 150lb. 12 is a lil too loose, but 10 can be uncomfortable sometimes. I guess it just depends on your body type.