What nobody tells you about losing weight

Numberwang22

Agree, my resilience for dealing with all sorts of stress has improved dramatically since dropping from overweight to normal. I not only have better reserves but give less of a f@&k what anyone else thinks as well! Win win.

triddering

I just went on a trip for Christmas. I had a 46lbs suitcase, a 22lbs backpack and a 4lbs purse (maybe more). That was 72 lbs total... That is the same weight that I had lost at that time! I couldn't carry it all at once very long! I was so thankful the suitcase had wheels! How could I carry it in my skin!?!?!?

During the layover, I had the backpack and purse, and I kept walking around the airport. It felt so heavy on my back and had to stop to take it off for a bit!

getitamb

That trying new ways of eating is easy if you know how to get nutrients and track calories.

mariamathsgeek

tbcolman wrote: »

mariamathsgeek - I read this thread every night and your comments are so true for me -

"I've learned that it's OK to feel my emotions (even the really negative ones) instead of stuffing them down with food or self-medicating with wine.

I've learned that life doesn't miraculously become perfect just because you have lost weight. The problems that were there beforehand still exist....but improving your health, fitness and appearance does help you to feel stronger when dealing with challenges.

I've learned that I no longer want to please people all the time, that it's OK to say 'no' to things I don't want to do and that putting myself down to make others laugh or feel better about themselves is not something I need to do to be liked."

It's so good to know you're not the only one thanks!

tbcolman - You're welcome! Glad my comments helped. I almost deleted them because I felt so exposed emotionally....but if putting my feelings out there helps others with similar battles then I'm happy.

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt

That a year goes by fast. I'm so glad I started when I did. I have a projection of 4-6 months to goal weight and it doesn't seem right after having tried so long before and not getting anywhere. It's like, no, it really is still working.

bketchum1981

When I hear songs I workout to OUTSIDE of the studio.

(1) keeps me up on popular music with the younger crowd.

(2) serves as a reminder of my goals

bketchum1981

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt wrote: »

That a year goes by fast. I'm so glad I started when I did. I have a projection of 4-6 months to goal weight and it doesn't seem right after having tried so long before and not getting anywhere. It's like, no, it really is still working.

Congrats!! I dropped off pretty hard after June. This year is to complete this step of the journey!!

Making this thread (and others) my daily devotional.

beautifulsparkles

I have lost about 30lbs. I am shocked by how many clothes I have had to give away or donate. I didn't even think I had that many clothes, but I've probably gotten rid of 3-4 garbage bags worth! I need to start being more frugal until I get to goal! I guess I went a bit crazy last year because my weightloss was so slow.

amandapierce0515

How good it feels (and frustrating at the same time) when someone tells me that I don't need to lose any more weight!

caitlinrennes

amandapierce0515 wrote: »

How good it feels (and frustrating at the same time) when someone tells me that I don't need to lose any more weight!

This! Heard it only 2 days ago!

kar328

amandapierce0515 wrote: »

How good it feels (and frustrating at the same time) when someone tells me that I don't need to lose any more weight!

I was told that twice when I was still morbidly obese I hear it now a lot and I'm a lot closer to goal, but I still have a belly that is noticeable, so I'm never sure how to take it.

amandapierce0515

caitlinrennes wrote: »

amandapierce0515 wrote: »

How good it feels (and frustrating at the same time) when someone tells me that I don't need to lose any more weight!

This! Heard it only 2 days ago!

My family told me this repeatedly when I was visiting for Christmas! However, my BMI still has me in the "overweight" range.

brookej8688

Seeing my cheekbones and not just "chipmunk cheeks"
My tattoo actually looking normal on my body
My daughter saying that her whole family is fat except her mom ( i am still fat, but i am the smallest one)
getting to buy boots that are not "wide calf"
Going to the store and not walking down the soda isle
getting ready for my 10 year reunion this year, i was always the fat girl… Now i get to see all of those who made fun of me and are now my size or bigger but doing nothing about it. (sounds bad, but it makes me happy for some reason)

brookej8688

WolverhamptonFitness wrote: »

mumblemagic wrote: »

How good it feels to go down a belt notch.


Bad parts? Not getting to have mountains of FOOD
Missing sweet drinks
Having to throw away clothes and buy new ones (both a bad and good point)

I don't throw away clothes, I always donate them, it makes me feel good to know someone else can always use what I can't anymore.

nuffer

I now have a drawer of ridiculously large t-shirts from events I've done in the past. I don't want to get rid of them because I had fun at those, but when I put them on, I look like a hobo that robbed a thrift store and ended up with a night shirt.

(this message is not making fun of hobos, or thrift stores, both of which I favor)

aerochic42

My underarmor thermal underwear no longer cut into my ankles after wearing them most of the day. They fit better than when I bought years ago.

matteaton85

Getting flirted with/at by random strangers.
Having people you've not seen in a while completely not recognise you.
Having more energy and feeling more alert.
Being told by my doctor that I put 15 years on my life, at least.
Being able to join in races and fitness events and challenges with friends.

KatEmmaMarie

-Being able to cross my one leg over the other while sitting
-being able to sit "Indian" style in a chair
-having people not believe me when I say I used to be almost 200 pounds, and then seeing their shocked reactions when I show them a before and after picture
-looking at my legs and still "seeing" a size 16 leg, but knowing I am a size 4. (This is a big one, not knowing how much the psychological stuff affects you even after losing all the weight)
-being a little over bearing on my family for drinking soda/eating sweets non-stop

unrelentingminx

Things I'm loving:
- Being my lowest adult weight. Ever.
- My teeny tiny waist
- The extra energy I have now
- Treating my body with the due care and respect it's always deserved

Things I wasn't prepared for:
- Family/friends saying they want to also lose weight and then in the same breath start making excuses for why they can't.
- How long it would take for my brain to catch up with my body. I've lost 2 st and 2 dress sizes in the last year and even though I know that I'm so much smaller and I can see the huge difference, even now when someone compliments me, calls me pretty, or straight-up hits on me, a part of me doesn't believe they could be genuine. It's like I keep forgetting I'm not overweight anymore.

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt

nuffer wrote: »

I now have a drawer of ridiculously large t-shirts from events I've done in the past. I don't want to get rid of them because I had fun at those,

My friend cut squares of all her event shirts and made a quilt of them... if you are the crafty type or know someone who is...