Warning, Self Pity Party Ahead

[treener7 2]

I've just gotta chime in because I AM one of those people who can wear a 16 weighing 240. I am not extremely tall.. 5'7, but my bariatric clinic measures how much your bones weigh to calculate your goal. My bones weigh 171 pounds. So I am going to be a "heavier" size 16 due to that. Everyone's bones weigh different. So more goes into your goal weight than just height and frame. Just thought I'd add what I learned to this post. I'm jealous of all you who can weigh 150 pounds. As you see, that will never happen for me.

[Leepers 1,195]

I wanna know how much my bones weigh!

[Chelenka 827]

I want to know what my bones weigh too! I am really tall, 6'1", and weigh 225-230. I currently wear L and XL on top but need 16W or 18 misses in pants so am bottom heavy and, if you saw my earlier post today, have a saggy ass! Anyway, body-types and clothing manufacturers sizing can vary greatly so try to let go of the clothing size envy feelings. My body changed so much in the beginning and it still is changing. Just try to love yourself thru this amazing transformation that you are going thru!

[Jersrose43 837]

Yeah I'd love to know how the heck they did that

[Jersrose43 837]

So hey found this

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/fsz

Measure your writ and elbow size and voila

It also says that bones weigh 15% of your total weight. So I think your docs office needs to use better math skills

[Chelenka 827]

According to this website I have a small frame. Huh! Me? A small frame? I've never had a small anything! I do, now, have very slender wrists. Never realized that my wrists were that fat before. It's interesting.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Ok, I am at goal and absolutely do not want to get smaller.. however I am still mostly a medium top and if fitted..might need a size 8 dress. My butt on the other hand... size 4 (some size 2 even). Sizes are all over the place and lack consistency..also I have broad shoulder and big ribcage....and breasts. Be prepared that even when you get to goal you may think you should fit a different size...but it really does not matter. Others don't notice. I am single and dating and I can assure you no man has said to me... gee..you'd be perfect if you were a size "x". Go for an overall"look" of health and fitness, that is where it's at!!! You'll get there!

[cutlass6521 126]

Nothing fits!!! I gave up on jeans. It appears my new body shape reflects that of a sack of potatoes. I have resorted to those stretchy yoga pants and a loose top. I swore I would never wear those exercise pants because they should never be in extra large, but it is the only thing that fits right now. On a sadder note: I was looking for a nice pair of walking summer shorts. Then my husband try on a pair of these. Oh crap! now I am wearing his clothes-it is the only ones that fit right. It is a sad day when you resort to hubbies side of the closet for your new wardrobe.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

@@treener7, whoa! That is a lot of bones!

You really are big-boned.

[Mindy ramsey 13]

I lost 65 pounds before I went down a size.