When can I expect noticeable changes?

[hannahhh]

Also, when would I be able to start dropping down in dress size? Especially if I keep at the pace that I am or if I keep going at at least 3lbs a week?

From your experience, how many stones did you lose per dress size?

Thanks

[alex7ra]

I think it's meant to be approximately 10lbs per dress size.

[hannahhh in reply to alex7ra]

oh! that's really assuring.

I wish I knew how to measure what I've lost though: how much is water, fat & muscle.

[alex7ra in reply to hannahhh]

You can get scales which do that although they are not particularly accurate. I wouldn't worry about it, so long as you are eating healthily and exercising you are doing the best for your body and you will look and feel great!

[hannahhh in reply to alex7ra]

Thank you, I'm just really adamant on losing at least 4-5 dress sizes in hopefully a year or 2.

REALLY REALLY HOPE IT'S ACHIEVABLE, I wanna look good on my graduation haha.

[alex7ra in reply to hannahhh]

I think you can do that in 1-2 years no problem.

The best advice I can give is that if you slip up, which you will, we are only human, then to put it behind you and keep going. Often the initial weight gain after a slip up is just water so you can lose it quite quickly.

Never give up!

[hannahhh in reply to alex7ra]

Sweet thank you for the assurance. My mom doubts I can, but I am positive I will!

Yeah, my main concern is depression hitting me again when I move back to my flat after the summer and living alone again.

[alex7ra in reply to hannahhh]

When you are living on your own make sure you make time to exercise, even if it is just a walk around the block. It will lift your mood and is really good for you. Also can be a great way of meeting people. I met my other half the first day I joined a running club.

Also eating a balanced diet should help fight depression.

And keep posting on here, we will try and lift your spirits!

[Fatnomore]

I have heard that 1 stone is 1 dress size less

[lostconfidence]

I think it's 16lb for the first one and roughly 14lb for each dress size after that x

[hannahhh in reply to lostconfidence]

nice! thank you.

[Andyt2120]

Not wearing a dress I can't help with that but I've dropped 6 trouser sizes over 13 months so approx one size per 2 months.

[hannahhh in reply to Andyt2120]

oh wow!

how strict was your regime?

[Andyt2120]

Quite strict but not always. For instance I've been on 3 breaks for a total of a month during the last 4 months. I pigged out while away and gained weight but immediately on return was very strict and lost it again quickly.

I still lost 1 1/2 stones in the last 4 months despite the hols.

I generally am very self disciplined but don't stop myself going out occasionally. I've had a thin base seafood pizza on Saturday and a big carvery meal Sunday that's more than usual but the trick is not to use it as an excuse to slip. I use it as a motivator to be a little stricter for the next few days.