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Losing a stone?
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I've seen a few people say they want to lose "2 stone" or whatnot. I've never heard of this! Is it like losing 2 pounds, or 2 dress sizes? What is a stone?

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Posted on 07/10/08, 01:07 pm
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Reply #1 - 07/10/08  3:13pm
" A stone is 14lbs - hope that helps!!!!!!! "
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Reply #2 - 07/10/08  7:06pm
" Yup--A stone is 14 pounds. Its a British term, not used much in the US. "
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Reply #3 - 07/12/08  1:01pm
" Why do they set 14lb goals? That seems odd. "
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