I started last Feburary, (1 year ann. coming up) at a tight 16, should wear an 18. Come spring everyone was nagging me to get new pants because they were so baggy. Just didn't want to spend a lot of money on clothes only to have to buy more again in a few months. When I finally broke down in the spring, I bought 1 pair of size 12 jeans. Wore shorts all summer. Come the end of summer, was into 10's, then have to buy 8's. Now 8's or misses 6's. BUT can wear (and did yesterday) my teens size 7/8 juniors yesterday!