I'm really confused on the sizing nowadays. I remember (way back when) when I weighed 145 lbs. and was nowhere near a size 6. The smallest I could ever wear was probably a 10 (if that)--mostly I wore 12. Even when I was down to a much-too-skinny 115, I don't think I ever wore a 6.

Do you know what would account for that?

Congratulations on your weight loss, though. I'm convinced that you will know when to stop--from reading you for a couple of years I know you have a good head on your shoulders.

I find a Gap six to be a 6 other places. It seems like there is inconsistant sizing because it is an ego thing. The more expensive the designer, the more likely you are to fit into a smaller size.

Are you able to exercise?I started doing Pilates when I was at a weight I liked. I didn't lose anymore weight, but tightened up considerably and lost a whole size.

My experience (as someone whose weight has varied wildly over the years) is that sizes correlate very directly to the cost of the item. My kickback, Easy Fit size 10 jeans fit me: so do the size 5 pants I bought on sale at a chi-chi boutique in the East Village and the size 4 Liz Claibornes from Macy's. The marketers know women want to feel small (and . Why else would they have invented size O?

Thanks for addressing my comments publicly! I'm glad you didn't feel I was being too nosy or trying to pry.

FWIW, I'm 118lbs, 5'7", BMI 19, size 2-6 depending on the store. And partly I was curious because you were talking about my size but still wanting to lose more weight. If I professed the same desire, my doctor, partner, and family would be very worried, especially since I've been anorexic in the past and am currently living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. So your post really triggered some of my own personal panic buttons...