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I think a lot of it also depends on how and where your body carries the weight.
Yep. When I gradually lost 30lbs, my bra size didn't change. Which, yay, I guess? I like the shape I have, but it would have been interesting to be able to walk into someplace like Victoria's Secret or Target and purchase bras.
I, on the other hand, consider my normal size to be a 6. I'm not a lean 6 as I have been at various times. But I've been as low as a 0 as an adult. Which was not good. Under 6 is not good. I don't think I've been higher than an 8. I was perfectly normal looking then, just not my normally sustained size. Medication-driven appetite.
That's the one thing I'm even a bit concerned about with my upcoming surgery. When my sister had her bypass a few years back, she ended up with A-cups and is seriously considering having a boob job when she gets employed again and can afford it. Nothing extravagant--she just wants her B-cups back!
I think a lot of it also depends on how and where your body carries the weight.
Right. I was pointing out that, in general, that distribution changes a lot depending on how tall one is. A size whatever is going to look different depending on how tall someone is.
sj, I thought you looked great.
I'm at a 16 in pants at the moment, usually a 14 in dresses. It's heavier than I'm comfortable with, as I'm actively aware of my flab. Also, I am vain, and if I get above a 12, my candids look crappy.
I won't lie: I miss the 8/10 I was a couple years ago, but I'd really just be happy to live my life out as a 12.
I won't lie: I miss the 8/10 I was a couple years ago
This is me. I was happiest in terms of my appearance and energy (and how easy it was to get dressed in the morning!)at 8.
sj, I thought you looked great.
Thanks. I really don't feel great. I'm in pain a lot and hate the way I look right now. I'd ideally like to be a 6/8.
If I could have had my entire wardrobe magically resized to 8 I wouldn't have minded (and I resent now not fitting into the things I did buy then), but I hated the insatiable appetite I had. There was no off switch. It felt awful.
I just want to stay a 12. And maybe take an inch or so off my waist, because that looks better on my mutant short-waisted frame.
My wavering-24 self wonders when I was last a 12. Possibly college 30 years ago.