Unexpected results of weight loss

iamaprincessx · February 2015

p.s due to such good nutritious foods has anybody else noticed their hair and nails growing out of control? since juicing i have to trim my toenails on a regular basis instead of like never (haha embarassing) also im sure my eyebrows are thicker???????? lol i also love the glowy effect on my skin and people asking what makeup im wearing when i have none on

MotherLamb5 · February 2015

Like many of you all, being cold all the time,and I was surprised when I had to tighten my belt two more notches than I'm used to. I was also surprised when my boots that I normaly have to wear with thin socks were loose with a thick pair of socks.

ar9179 · February 2015

I can echo the reduction in band size. Went from 40 to 36 since Jan 1. I haven't owned a 36 in years! I'm just wearing my current ones on the tightest fasteners. Like Cassie, cup size isn't changing as dramatically and I still fill out the J. Bras in that range are expensive, so I'm waiting as long as possible before ordering ones that will fit properly.

I used to be a walking space heater, but now regularly cover up with a blanket on the couch. Have to have a jacket in grocery stores. Those places are like walk-in freezers!

I'm going to have to buy new jammies. My shorts are falling off and the tanks are gaping enough on the sides that I can't walk around in front of the kids without risking a wardrobe malfunction.

My youngest (7), who had asked me why I didn't want to be skinny before I started counting calories/exercising, commented on how skinny I'm looking. Now, I'm NOT skinny by any stretch of the imagination. But, my apple shape has had a few bites taken out of it.

ntnunk · February 2015

I haven't lost as much as many folks, I'm down about 60 lbs from my heaviest and about 35 lbs since last July. However, my fitness, especially my cardiovascular/aerobic fitness, has increased tremendously in that time so some of these things are size/weight-related and some are fitness-related.

Like many, my collarbones, cheekbones, and especially, jawline have reappeared. My cheeks and jawline startle me every single time I brush my teeth and see myself in the mirror.
I never noticed the bony ankles and knees until I read this post. Now I can't *not* notice it.
Possibly TMI, but I never realized how much sex felt like work when I was overweight and out of shape. It's much, much more enjoyable now for both myself and my wife. Or at least, so she tells me.
Like many, I had to get a smaller wedding ring.
Like many, I've become more conscious of/interested in clothes and just dressing better in general. I never cared before.
I'm frequently shocked by how flat my stomach looks when wearing a belt and a tucked-in shirt. I have about 13 pounds to go yet, but it's a huge improvement.
Hollows in my cheeks. I'm not sure my face has ever been as thin as it is now.
The reappearance of ribs!
Again possibly TMI, but the drastic reduction in padding around the pelvis have, according to my wife, caused the "boy parts" to effectively lengthen noticeably.
I get strange reactions from health care providers when I tell them I'm on no medicines at all and yes, I'm really 45 years old.
I get even stranger reactions from health care providers when they measure my pulse and my resting heart rate is below 45 beats per minute.
I get antsy when I don't ride my bike or workout for a while. That NEVER used to happen.
I enjoy being outside and active much more than I have since I was a kid.
I've come to enjoy pushing myself physically. Harder workouts, longer rides, bigger challenges.

I could probably go on and on, but this is plenty long enough. Great thread! I've read ever post and I have it bookmarked to come back to.

evolution328 · February 2015

atfirstblush wrote: »

My co-worker thought my husband was having an affair with the woman she saw in the restaurant... it was me.

That's funnyv:)

LiveLoveRunFar · February 2015

It must make me look younger. I no longer am automatically given the senior citizen discount, and when I asked about it a while back, I was told it was only for people 55 and older.... grocery store baggers no longer ask if I need help getting the bags to the car, the guy on the treadmill next to me in the fitness room was trying to keep up with ME, my outook on life is much more positive and life feels good.

SbetaK · February 2015

I'm jealous, albalegume, my town doesn't give senior discounts until we are 65! I've been taking advantage of it other places when I travel. You DO look younger in your "after pic"!!

bametels · February 2015

Today, I had a surprising benefit of weight loss. Another example that my brain has not yet caught up with my smaller body. We had a bad ice storm earlier in the week. Today, things finally began to thaw out. I tried to open my back door to check on the ice in my yard but ice on the deck prevented me from opening it all the way. I started to close the door assuming that I would not fit through the small opening but for some reason decided to try anyway. Guess what, I was able to squeeze through without trouble. I was shocked. I never would have fit through such a small space last winter!

crazygooselady · February 2015

I have only lost about ten pounds, but it has been fun seeing the scale go down. I bought a new swim suit to swim laps....and now after two weeks it is already baggy!

spamarie · February 2015

I've had to sew the hems up by an inch or two on the bottoms of my trouser legs/long skirts because they hang off my hips more than before. I think I've salvaged the skirts but the trousers are starting to look silly now as the crotch hangs too low as well and my sewing isn't skilled enough to fix that.

theresaneal77 · February 2015

The first time I lost weight, it was hard to buy clothes. I kept getting clothes, trying them on and realizing they were 8 sizes to big. (I went from a 24 to a 16 very quickly) Then, I would go back and grab clothes that looked too small and they would fit. It was also really hard to dress for my body type - I found myself wearing a lot of jeans and T-shirts lol

hanajbanana · February 2015

ar9179 wrote: »

I can echo the reduction in band size. Went from 40 to 36 since Jan 1. I haven't owned a 36 in years! I'm just wearing my current ones on the tightest fasteners. Like Cassie, cup size isn't changing as dramatically and I still fill out the J. Bras in that range are expensive, so I'm waiting as long as possible before ordering ones that will fit properly.

But if you're buying bras with a smaller back size then the cup goes down despite it being the same letter - a 40J will be a much bigger cup than a 36J

My own boobs have only just started getting smaller now I'm a lot closer to goal - I was worried they were going to stay exactly the same and I'd be toppling over with the weight, but suddenly I've gone from 36E to 34DD - still have to wear two sports bras when running though

Lola3009 · February 2015

triciab79 wrote: »

I was still trying to wear my old robe but the openings at the sleeves are so much bigger than my arms now that I lit it on fire while cooking.

While it's dangerous, it's also hilarious. Great work!

JeddersJunior · February 2015

I've lost 20lbs and this maybe TMI but the biggest shocker for me is how good sex is again!

Lola3009 · February 2015

I'm actually a little disappointed that I've already thrown out all my old clothes, now I can't take a cool picture of me in old jeans that can fit another person...

I've been keeping it at a minimum, and only indoors, but I can't stop touching myself...all those 'new' bones (hip, collar, shoulders, ribs) ^^

silverarcheress · February 2015

Lola3009 wrote: »

I've been keeping it at a minimum, and only indoors, but I can't stop touching myself...all those 'new' bones (hip, collar, shoulders, ribs) ^^

I am completely the same. I can now feel defined obliques and I can't stop checking that they are still there!

Boobietrap1337 · February 2015

I always used body wash in the shower, but now that I've got new muscles popping up everywhere, I've started to use a bar of soap instead. It's so cool feeling everything change gradually!

4leighbee · February 2015

Boobietrap1337 wrote: »

I always used body wash in the shower, but now that I've got new muscles popping up everywhere, I've started to use a bar of soap instead. It's so cool feeling everything change gradually!

I completely agree! I think it's fun when there is obviously less of me to clean and lotion, too. I don't have to reach and stretch to reach all of me, either. Ha - there I am! Done!

TamS2015 · February 2015

So I'm just starting the weight loss process just over 10 lbs down. The first thing I realized yesterday is that I no longer feel embarrassed to go food shopping. My cart used to be filled with so many boxes of junk food that you almost missed the real food. Yesterday food shopping was so easy. Mostly just I the edges of the supermarket only down isles for tp and granola

misscaligreen · February 2015

ewhip17 wrote: »

giannigreco83 wrote: »

I hope this won't be an inappropriate reply but I guess we're all adults her: I officially announce I can now see my whole penis. I'm sure some men here know how gratifying that feeling is....

I announced the same thing to my wife recently. She remained unimpressed....

Ewhip17 This made me laugh... a lot... with tears! LOL

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