fatrnfatr wrote:
In response to the comment about size inflation, yes, clothes have gotten larger at the same size. At 6' 208 or so I wore 38 inch pants, but my waist was actually 41 inches. Now at 230, my 40 inch pants are tight, but my waist is actually 44. A 280 pound guy at 6' therefore might have a 50 inch waist but still wear 44-46 inch pants. Typically I figure about 7 pounds per additional inch on the waistline.
This is so True!
I have 36" in most of my Shorts, Jeans and Slacks. The shorts do not fit anymore on to the few 38" pairs I have around, Slacks are very snug and jeans when stretched out and not washed are still good.
I measured my belly empty, belly Full after eating "which is all I do lately so my belly never is really empty" and waist empty out of curiosity today.
Belly empty: 45.5"
Belly full; 47"
Waist empty: 40"
Once again my 36" fit good but I also wear them well below my navel and big belly. I was pretty aware of the first two measurements but the waist totally shocked me.
I wonder why shorts are so much smaller in the waist then even slacks based on the sizing....anyone else notice that?