Unexpected results of weight loss

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

I drove half an hour (my right foot is the bad foot), came home, immediately took a thirty minute walk with the dog, then made muffins. And I don't want to fall asleep because I'm exhausted. Nice change!

GSPsnBees

My posture has definitely gotten better since my bewbs have also shrunk over time and aren't pulling me forward.

tambellina1969

I have battled with my weight my entire life. Four years ago, I decided that I was done being a yo-yo. I was back at my heaviest weight of 250lbs. I hated pictures of myself. I hated shopping (I usually ended up in tears). Mirrors were not my friend.

Back to the gym I went. I connected with a trainer who has been a fantastic support system. I dumped off 60+ pounds, and while I still go up and down by a few pounds, I’ve kept off the 50.

I found this thread several years ago and I find myself coming back to it every once in a while. I love all the love, support, and humor I find here.

Today I came back to it because I went shopping today. I ended up buying jeans in a size 10! I haven’t been in a size 10 in decades. I cried in the change room again, but this time because I was so happy, and proud of myself. I finally feel good about myself, and while I still have a long way to go, I’ve reached a place where I’m good. I’m actually good!

Thank you all for keeping this thread alive. Positive thoughts to everyone on their journey. ❤️❤️❤️

mSeymi

I drink much less coffee, because I have much more energy.

JessiBelleW

That weird phase where you know you’ve lost weight but can’t seem to work out where from?

natajane

I love this thread, keep it going! You guys are inspiring me to carry on weighing that food and hitting my steps.

Ghostofachance

None of my fitted baseball caps fit

ShatteredLady

How I am feeling more and more depressed that I lost 259 lbs originally and now am creeping back up the scale. IN the last year, gaining 30lbs and feeling like I've failed my doctor, my partner and myself.
I came so far - then menopause hit, depression got worse, found out some other metabolic issues are at play including low sodium and chloride. I am feeling uninspired again and hating myself. Yet my diet intake has not gone above 2000 calories per day (focus range for weight loss at my current weight is 'suppose' to be 2100 calories per day because I still have 100+ more pounds to lose and it is starting to feel hopeless.

Sometimes now, I just want to give up, yet I still count every calorie, every step, every 15-30 minutes of exercise and take my vitamins.

Sorry if I've gone and bummed out the positive vibes of this thread, but I thought because I am 'doing the work' that since things were going so well before, that things would continue to go well. They are not.

And I don't know what to do unless I give in and get the weight loss surgery done. Which I have resisted doing. I've been following this plan for 5+ years now. ...and it's bringing me down as my 'new' clothing gets snugger and less comfortable. And my doctor just says to stay positive.

But I can't.
Sorry everyone. ox

I do hope each and every one of you finds and meets your goals.

... and I do hope that there aren't many like me that struggle and fight for every pound to come off then see them come back...

Take care.

natajane

ShatteredLady wrote: »

How I am feeling more and more depressed that I lost 259 lbs originally and now am creeping back up the scale. IN the last year, gaining 30lbs and feeling like I've failed my doctor, my partner and myself.
I came so far - then menopause hit, depression got worse, found out some other metabolic issues are at play including low sodium and chloride. I am feeling uninspired again and hating myself. Yet my diet intake has not gone above 2000 calories per day (focus range for weight loss at my current weight is 'suppose' to be 2100 calories per day because I still have 100+ more pounds to lose and it is starting to feel hopeless.

Sometimes now, I just want to give up, yet I still count every calorie, every step, every 15-30 minutes of exercise and take my vitamins.

Sorry if I've gone and bummed out the positive vibes of this thread, but I thought because I am 'doing the work' that since things were going so well before, that things would continue to go well. They are not.

And I don't know what to do unless I give in and get the weight loss surgery done. Which I have resisted doing. I've been following this plan for 5+ years now. ...and it's bringing me down as my 'new' clothing gets snugger and less comfortable. And my doctor just says to stay positive.

But I can't.
Sorry everyone. ox

I do hope each and every one of you finds and meets your goals.

... and I do hope that there aren't many like me that struggle and fight for every pound to come off then see them come back...

Take care.

Shattered Lady, YOU CAN DO THIS! You're just having a bump along the way. You're understandably tired. But you've lost an immense amount of weight, 30lbs regain in the grand scheme of things is only a little hurdle.
Give yourself a little reset. Figure out your maintenance calories, and have a week of just maintenance. IIFYM Calculator is really good.
Choose a new exercise that you might like - dancing, walking somewhere beautiful, give home yoga a try. Have yourself a few relaxation afternoons - a nice bath or shower with lovely smelling products, paint your nails, condition your hair. Some self love.

When you have relaxed, reconvene. Write down why you started doing this plan, what are the benefits, is it worth doing (YES!) - reformulate your strategy and set off again. You can do this, you already have done a lot of it. Make this final stretch feel as fun as you can. x

sugarfreesquirrel

Does anyone have an easier time clicking/snapping their fingers? I'm obese now and have trouble doing it.

willboywonder

I ended up with a Vitamin B-12 deficiency. To help lose weight, I reduced my intake of red meat, and I can't digest dairy. Red meat and dairy are main sources of B-12. Now, I take B-12 supplements, so my levels are back to normal levels.

SnazzIT

How at work people assume I more intelligent now that I have lost the weight lol

sargemarcori

ShatteredLady wrote: »

How I am feeling more and more depressed that I lost 259 lbs originally and now am creeping back up the scale. IN the last year, gaining 30lbs and feeling like I've failed my doctor, my partner and myself.

You haven't failed anyone. you're doing what you're supposed to do! It's hard when your body doesn't cooperate. One thing that helped me when I stopped losing, was upping my protein. Not saying that's what you need--but maybe something similar is going on with you? Someone else mentioned their B12 was deficient. Maybe you need to take a look at WHAT you're eating as well as how much?

I'm sorry you're struggling. I hope you and maybe your doctor can figure it out.