Unexpected results of weight loss

mangrothian

My balance is so much better. When I was 60kg heavier I was always losing my balance and bumping into things or jarring my back from trying to keep myself upright. Now that I'm lighter and have worked on my core stability I barely worry about it. Going up/down stairs? No problem, whereas before I'd grip the hand rails for dear life because I was worried I'd fall down (or up) them. And even if I do, getting up off the ground isn't as much of a task now

GMAC2016

My golf game went to crap. It wasn't great to start with but the muscle memory was totally screwed up because of the redistribution of mass I think.

DLDzioba

These give me hope

Alidecker

GMAC2016 wrote: »

My golf game went to crap. It wasn't great to start with but the muscle memory was totally screwed up because of the redistribution of mass I think.

I thought mine might get better, being able to swing through the ball better with less body in the way. However, no real change. I think I just need to play more to get better

evivahealth

Meeting my collarbones was amazing. Turns out now though that the strap on all my cross body bags (gym bag, hang bag, overnight bag) HURT. Maybe I just need to learn how to pack lighter hahaha

Balaru

The energy level and that if I don't catch myself it comes right back. Fortunately I think my brain is catching up and when I feel 3 - 5 pounds in the wrong direction I know what to do.

Also, the mental aspects. I am a much happier, nicer version of me when I am fueling correctly and exercising. Helps balance life's stressors!

girlgroves

I realised this morning that the reason my necklace looks longer is because my neck is now thinner!

AnnPT77

I didn't predict how much more I'd enjoy food, eating, cooking, and thinking about all of those. No, it's not because I'm hungry!

I used to mindlessly shovel things into my mouth for lots of reasons - hunger, boredom, tastiness, stress, habit, whatever.

When I committed to weight loss, I began thinking about which foods I found most tasty, satisfying, and nutritious. Surprisingly many things that went in my mouth were poor contributors, even though I had a reasonably healthy diet (been vegetarian 41 years, ate all kinds of fruits, veggies & whole grains, etc.).

When I considered my eating more thoughtfully, I started getting more enjoyment from what I ate. I paid more attention to savoring my meals. I started cooking more thoughtfully, too, spending a bit more time on it (pleasurably, and there was a good return on my minor extra time investment, in terms of tastiness/satisfaction as well as cost savings).

Because of that increase in from-scratch cooking & eating at home, because I was eating less volume, and because of specific food-choice changes, I found myself spending noticeably less money on food. Then I decided I could use part of those savings to enjoy delicious, healthy foods that were a little more expensive, and still have a lower food budget.

So, it's a win all the way around: I'm at goal weight, I feel better in sooooo many ways (some of which are nutritional), I'm enjoying my eating more than previously, I'm enjoying food-prep as a relaxing & satisfying activity, and I'm saving money.

fabulousmo

GUYS.

I HAD TO TIGHTEN UP MY WATCH BAND.

MY WATCH BAND.

(Also, my "these jeans are way too tight, but I ordered them online and am too lazy to return them" FIT.....LIKE RIGHT OUT OF THE DRYER WITHOUT THE NEED TO PERFORM SEVERAL DEEP KNEE BENDS SO AS TO AVOID DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS).

All caps, people, that's how excited I am.

MimiOfTheLusciousLawn

My poor, old sagging breasts now seem almost perky since they now rest on my ribcage and not my bloated belly!

Becca_250

I love my newly found collarbones and I have never been so frigging cold in my entire life!!

lesleyloo7879

MimiOfTheLusciousLawn wrote: »

My poor, old sagging breasts now seem almost perky since they now rest on my ribcage and not my bloated belly!

sorry this made me LOL

SuzyQ290711

I've been enjoying sitting with my legs crossed...comfortably! Also, if I look down, my chin touches my chest. My actual chin! And, the clothes are fitting so much better. But, get this...I got a promotion at work to a higher profile, more visibility job, and more money! The same promotion I was turned down for a year ago (+37 lbs more). Did my weight loss help? I'm convinced it did.

alias1001

Finally broke down and bought a butt pillow because my tailbone hurt. Haha.

tapwaters

Normal public niceties. People legitimately treat me better, and seem to like me more. Professors included. People hold the door, smile back when I smile at them, etc. It's so hurtful, last time I was this weight then gained it all back, the rebound to how people actually treat fat people, like subhumans, is such a smack in the double chin.

Being in photos again and not hiding from the camera.

Crossing my legs comfortably.

Feeling my bony knees and collar bone, as others have mentioned the weird bony knee sleeping problem.

Dancing. I love to dance, and now I'm not so clumsy on my feet.

I'm still afraid to test the leg rubs, because it's so painful if that's still there!

Barb5051

tapwaters wrote: »

Normal public niceties. People legitimately treat me better, and seem to like me more. Professors included. People hold the door, smile back when I smile at them, etc. It's so hurtful, last time I was this weight then gained it all back, the rebound to how people actually treat fat people, like subhumans, is such a smack in the double chin.

Being in photos again and not hiding from the camera.

Crossing my legs comfortably.

Feeling my bony knees and collar bone, as others have mentioned the weird bony knee sleeping problem.

Dancing. I love to dance, and now I'm not so clumsy on my feet.

I'm still afraid to test the leg rubs, because it's so painful if that's still there!

I hear you on crossing legs comfortably! I can do that now without fearing that one of my legs will "fall asleep"!

Theresa_1973

Negative Surprises:
Since losing the weight I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my right hip and left knee, I am anaemic and also have to take gastric resistance tablets daily... I had none of this when I was obese, but that's not to say I regret losing the weight, because I think (and have been told by medical professionals) that these things are probably a result of having been obese for 20 years...

Positive surprises:
People say I'm skinny, which always surprises me
I can fit onto or in things that I was always too fat/heavy for before losing weight
How much I love strength training

I lost weight over 2 years, so most things have happened gradually, therefore not really come as a surprise, but the things I have listed still surprise me now, and I've been maintaining for over a year now lol

xXx

LorraineZinn

My feet have gone from size 8.5 (39) wide to 8 medium! I am absolutely blown away by this. My husband is also amazed -- by the five pairs of shoes I bought this week.

DWF573

I poop so much less!!

bketchum1981

My Butt would hurt after sitting in an uncomfortable chair. I credit booty building (via exercise namely squats!) that I don't have this pain any longer.

AlciaMode

VagablondViking wrote: »

Actually craving the gym. I lift heavy three mornings a week, but by the time my rest day is over, I'm champing at the bit to get back. I've lifted in the past, but never got a one rep max of squat beyond 110 pounds. Yesterday, I squated 5 sets of 5 at 100 pounds. It felt amazing.

I've put on muscle and am nowhere near my weightloss goal... but still there are benefits. Not being exhausted or sore to the point of not being able to walk after putting a full shift in at work. Plantar fasciitis is nearly gone.

Just better posture and how much easier everything is. Life is just better. All of it is better.

AlciaMode

It still makes me blush when people I have not seen in a while say "You look good, I mean you look damn good."

nuffer

DWF573 wrote: »

I poop so much less!!

Not something we want to brag about, but ... yeah!

Mirasaki

I now have less hard skin on my feet

A weirder one is that I move around more and do 'crazier' dance moves when I'm at a club with my friends!

charmmeth

bump

BruceHedtke

GMAC2016 wrote: »

My golf game went to crap. It wasn't great to start with but the muscle memory was totally screwed up because of the redistribution of mass I think.

Same here. At my best, I was a par golfer but I had drifted away from the game before losing weight. Last year, I went out for a round with my brother in laws and it was a disaster. On the first tee, they thought I was goofing off because I swung and missed the ball on the tee three straight times. Nope! I just couldn't hit it. It was like that pretty much the whole round.
The funny thing is that it motivated me. I had quit playing mainly because it's an expensive game and I wasn't getting better at it. Now that the winter is over, I may go out this summer and try to reinvent my swing. I can get better at golf

leahkathleen13

More stamina for daily living. Discovery of food allergies. Better skin from all the water. Legs don't hurt after standing all day!

cbrunenkant

One "unexpected result" is how much my skin has cleared up!

msujack

BruceHedtke wrote: »

GMAC2016 wrote: »

My golf game went to crap. It wasn't great to start with but the muscle memory was totally screwed up because of the redistribution of mass I think.

Same here. At my best, I was a par golfer but I had drifted away from the game before losing weight. Last year, I went out for a round with my brother in laws and it was a disaster. On the first tee, they thought I was goofing off because I swung and missed the ball on the tee three straight times. Nope! I just couldn't hit it. It was like that pretty much the whole round.
The funny thing is that it motivated me. I had quit playing mainly because it's an expensive game and I wasn't getting better at it. Now that the winter is over, I may go out this summer and try to reinvent my swing. I can get better at golf

I just had my first round of the season. I have dropped 30lbs since played last fall. It took a good 7ish holes to figure out my irons and driver. Starting out I felt like a new golfer, hooking drives, chunking irons, missing chips. A few holes before the turn, I relaxed a little more than I had been and my swing became more "fluid". I wasn't trying to contort my body to accommodate my big belly (which is much smaller now) through a swing. I started to bomb the drives straight and my irons had a great flight path. Now if I could just figure out how to get off the beach efficiently... Looking forward to the next round.

ktekc

My feet have gone from a 7.5 to a 6...oh no i have to buy all new shoes...oh darn..