Is a Size 16(uk) Huge?

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secksy1971	no its not huge. its normal. sizes vary from store to store. I think 12 is too thin for your height. Congrats on losing all that weight. I have been battling to lose weight for years. I always wanted to get to a size 12 but I am a size 20 and although i dont look too bad I'm really depressed about it. Its all about how you feel in yourself. If I could get back to a sixe 16 I'd be more than happy. I was looking at photos recently and I look really slim and I know I felt fat then and started dieting. I wish I hadnt cos now years on I'm heavier than I've ever been. I have just had a baby so I'm joining a gym and I hope I have as much success as you at losing weight this time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

caroline f	Size 16 isnt fat at all, and ur 5ft 8 so u sound perfect to me? it all comes down to how u feel though? if ur not happy with how u look, then try a 14.....but only do it 4 urself, not because of what other ppl think, a size 16 confident happy person, looks a lot better than a size 12 miserable person, and well done by the way, 4 stone is fab, i cant loose 4 lb lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Happymissus	Well done you for losing four stone! Do keep going though not because sixteen is huge or people are going yuk, cos it isnt and they aren't but a size sixteen is still above the healthy weight range and as you have done so well wouldn't it be great to know you were not just thinner but healthy too. Dont get too carried away though, love the skin you are in and love yourself whatever size you are. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2 cent philosopher	No it's not for someone who is 5ft 8 that sounds very proportianate, don't just do the WW though, try some regular exercise too and whatever the outcome is you will look and feel a whole lot healthier! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

katie30	your height will carry off size 16 fine. its not huge. bet you look great. well done losing the weight, its not easy. if you don't want to get down to a 12 don't worry about it. be happy and proud. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Emmarose	Congrats. If you feel fine, you'll look fine. Stop worrying Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bloomfield_83	size 16 is the national average, as long as you are happy within yourself don't worry about what others think! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sinistra	First off, congratulations on your weight loss - 4 stone is something to be really proud of, and at a UK size 16, you can treat yourself to clothes in most high street shops without having to venture into the plus size department. 16 is the average UK size, and more than people going 'uck' I'd say people in the street probably wouldn't even notice your size! It's only people who are vastly overweight who generate stares, so I'd think it highly unlikely that people would be turning and gawping. I'm about 5'7 and a size 10-12, which I'm quite happy with - if you want to get down to a size 12, then that's up to you, but don't feel guilty if you want to stay at a size 16 for the time being. The way people look at you will depend largely on how your dressed. And how good you look in those clothes will be very dictated by your underwear, and how your clothes sit over the top of it. I'd really recommend going for a proper bra fitting, as good underwear in the right size will not only make you feel good (nice underwear makes everyone feel more sexy!) but it will also make your clothes look good. So if you exude confidence in your new look, rather than people thinking "uck", they'll think "wow". If you want to stay at a size 16, then that's great - just remember to continue eating healthily and your weight will stay constant. But if you want to get down to a 12, then I wish you the best of luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blugirl	A size 16 is not "huge" as you are 5ft 8. You probably look in proportion anyway. You should not lose too much weight as it would be detrimental to your health. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kumala	16 is fine not too big. if you loose too much weight you may end up looking gaunt Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Black	Glad to hear you can not trying to be a size zero like posh spice. You have done very well. Would you like a pat on the back . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Phantom	I would tear you a new something if you were mine at that size - WOW. Monroe was a size 16 - it's only since the 80s that thin was made law in films, etc. Being size 12 is cool if that is how you are but it should not be a goal. If you feel unhealthy or out of breath --- lose weight til you are happier about your size. You sound great right about now Check her out now Chunky soul sister!! be happy ); Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EMMA C	A size 16 in the UK is an average size, so you're fine!!! As long as your're happy in yourself. You're tall too! A better measurement to go by is BMI (body mass index), its takes your height and your weight and makes a calculation from it. The link is below for working out your body mass index and seeing what it means! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mylovelyshoes23@btinternet.com	are you crazy size 16 is fine since your 5'8 i bet you look fab! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

old know all	16 is average in the UK. OK so you want to be thin, but if you think you're huge, you're in good company. Just remember Marilyn Monroe was a 16 in UK sizes. In American sizes, you're already a 12. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

glitterdust	Size 16 is not huge and it is the average size in the UK at the moment. You should be so proud of yourself for losing 4 stone. You're the same height as myself so you don't want to lose far too much weight as you would look like a stick. I'm currently at weight watchers and have lost 2 and a half stone and really struggling at the moment and feel like giving up. The only thing that is keeping me going is knowing how well I've done and the fact that I'm down 2 dress sizes. Well done and be proud of what you've acheived. XX ;-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Without-style	Does it matter? Are you at a point where you feel satisfied with how -you- look? Do you look in the mirror and think “Hmmn, lookin’ good girl” If yes, then perhaps continue to lose weight but don’t put a massive emphasis on it, if not then continue as you are. I’ve lost nearly eight seven stone now, and honestly I now feel happy with myself, though I don’t think that’d take much hard work considering I was 18 stone and a short 5ft2. I’m a UK size 16 (have been 28!) I am still going to complete my overall goal of getting down to 8ish stone, but there is no urgency now because I feel fine. Yes I still have a fat belly, spare tire, and my thighs are awful, but if I’m clothed I look reasonably good least in my opinion and that is all I care about! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

charlotte e	Well done what an acheivement! Size 16 is great, bet you have lovely womanly curves just like me!! I don't diet any more I just eat really healthily and my weight just always stays the same, I don't think everyone is destined to be a size 12. And to be honest I don't think the battle is worth it. A size 16 is a healthy size for your height, enjoy your body, eat healthy and be very proud of yourself! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥hoozahuni♥	You are quite tall, so I think you'd be able to carry off a size 16 no problem. The average size in the uk is 14-16, so you are falling into the average category, but you will know yourself if you feel you need to carry on and lose more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gem	Congratulations honey 4 stone is a massive way to go I'm a size 16 and I'm really happy with the way i look I feel sexy and confident and as long as you feel this way - stop - your happiness is the most important thing Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tizzy	not gross at all.....i think a size 16 is lovely and curvy. You have done brilliantly...if you lose no more, then you should feel so proud of yourself... congratulations on the weight loss, you have done so well x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dagaffman	Well done!!! Do what makes you feel good, happy and healthy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joji	Hell no size 16 isn't huge - you are a tall woman and probably carry the size well, which is good. As a fellow WW member (I have lost 7 pounds in 7 weeks!) all I can really say is I hope you go to the meeting as well as getting weighed in, they are really helping me (even though I swear to god they based Little Britain's Marjorie Dawes on our meeting leader!!!) Make sure you don't go too thin - depending on your build, a size 12 may be too small for your height. What system are you on, core or points? I'm on points, seems to be working well! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

katehughes2706	I think after losing 4 stone and being a size 16, you must feel pretty slim anyway. I lost 3st 8lb a few years back and was down to a 16 but I felt so little compared to how big I was. I used to feel teh same though, I used to think "To my friends, I look great because I've lost so much weight, but to a stranger who sees me for the first time, I'm just a fat girl". So I know where you are coming from. Why dont you relax on the diet for a while, try to maintain your weight to see how you feel long-term, then if you feel like you have to, go back on the diet and lose some more. I also dont think that size 16 is that big anyway. I bet you look great. x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bugaboo	No, its not huge. Losing four stone is brilliant. Just keep on and don't give up now. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miss Behavin	Welll done, you've done brilliantly. Size 16 is the average size in the UK. It is not huge at all, especially if you are 5ft 8. Carry on dieting by all means if you like, but you could try to continue eating healthily to keep your weight in check - it is hard to diet all the time - but just eat healthily and don't stop suddenly, as I did that with weightwatchers and if you are not careful it all goes back on again. You're an inspiration! (I am not now going to have a biscuit with my coffee) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uk_white_female	A size 16 in the UK is this countries average size. If you walked past me, I wouldn't notice your size. Walk tall, head up high and proud honey! Well done! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nickynackynoo	WOW!! Well done on losing four stone, I may come to you for some diet tips after I give birth in October!!! Just think of your achievement so far and forget what others think. Carry on eating healthily and the weight will continue to come off, if you want to lose it. 16 is NOT huge, you are tall and I think a 16 if fine for your height. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

evonne i	im only 5'4 and size 16 and i wear a bikini top with shorts, i dont care what others think, yet my feet and knees do so i will diet again, but 16 for your hieght is not huge, 14 better 12 could be considered skinny for your bone structure, its all based on how do you feel, dont ever let others tell you what size you should be. we were all made perfectly just need some adjustments if we want to do them, nobody can tell you what to do lol good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pinhead	Isn't that what is called "Shapely" not HUGE by a long way! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rhiannon	WOW! 4 stone is loads! Well Done! A size 16 is the average size in the UK. If you want to keep going then do, but if you do then do it sensibly. And if you don't then that is fine too. It's your choice. And if you don't want to right now or still can't decide, then take a break and start again in a few months. Best of luck hun. x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No