You are right sally, the clothes are made larger so people don't feel so bad. I was an 18 or a mans 38. I now am a size 10-12 and weigh 130. I admire all those on the weight loss show who give it their all. Even the ones who are sent home, go back with a better attitude. I wish all of them good luck as they try to change their lives. Some of them are absolutely wonderfull in how they look after the show is over. It takes courage. That is truely something to admire. ginnie