Completely depends on your metabolism, what your 3 healthy meals consist of, and how hard and fast you are walking. FWIW I went from a 16 to a 10 in 4 months, but that was full on dieting and a LOT of running.
By changing her eating habits and embarking on an intensive exercise programme, she has gone from a size 16 to a slender size 8/10, shedding almost three stone in six months.
Don't expect too much from yourself too soon. It will take about six weeks on average for results to really start showing if you are consistently exercising (3–5 days a week for at least 30 minutes) and cutting back on your portions of food.
The rule of thumb, Fernstrom says, is that losing 8 to 10 pounds translates to going down one size. Still, if you lose "up to 15 pounds, you may be OK in your old size," she says.
Your starting weight plays a key role in how fast (or slow) you lose weight. The more overweight a person is, the faster they can lose. Conversely, if you want to lose those last 10 pounds, the process will be painfully slow.
How much weight a person needs to lose for it to be noticeable is also subjective as it depends on your frame and starting body mass index, according to Guzman. On average, a 15 to 20-pound loss (approximately 2 to 5 percent of your starting body weight) is enough to notice "significant changes in your body," he said.
In standard women's clothing sizes, Size 10 is considered “Medium”. A woman who is 4′ 10″ or less and wears size 10 Petite clothing would likely be considered overweight.
If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip. She's five foot five or six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.
Size 16 is the national average, so why do so many women grow up feeling like they are anything but normal? Americans are obsessed with size, especially the size of the human body.
Sizes range from 0-2 (extra small) to 14-16 (extra large). Smaller sizes are usually petites, and larger sizes usually found in women's or plus size departments. Remember that each clothing brand will have their own sizing guidelines, so watch carefully to ensure you are buying the correct size.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average woman wears a size 16 (typically translated to an XL); this has historically represented the end, or the beginning of the end, of many apparel size runs, when, logically, it should be the very middle.
As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12. Generally a Small will be an AU 8-10 and a Large an AU 14-16. An Extra Small is likely to be a size 6, with an Extra Large likely to be a size 18.
So if you're a 10 in Australia, you're a 6 in the US.
"A size 12 used to be quite svelte and not overweight but, nowadays, someone who is a size 12 is highly likely to be overweight," the Public Health Association of Australia told the Herald Sun.
This is what might politely be called the chubby category, with body mass indexes (a measure of weight for height) of 25 to 30. A woman, for instance, who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs between 146 and 175 pounds.
The characteristic measurements of a curvy person are: bust - circumference between 100-110 cm. waist - between 75-90 cm. hips - between 100-110 cm.
Earlier research has found that the most desired BMIs are approximately 18-20, considerably below the average or typical values of young women in well-fed populations.
Where do you notice weight loss first? Body-weight loss is usually noticed around the belly, waistline, and thighs first. This is because your body stores fat in different locations. For instance, men hold more fat around their belly, while women store it on their thighs and hips.
"A 10 percent body weight loss will result in better blood pressure, improved heart health and cholesterol levels, decreased risk for diabetes, a better night's sleep for those with obstructive sleep apnea, decreased risk for many types of cancer, and more energy," said Dr. Ergin.