What nobody tells you about losing weight
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asflatasapancake wrote: »That people may literally stop and corner you and demand to know your "secret". Then when they hear that you are eating less and exercising more, they will seem disappointed.
So much this. How are you doing it??? Logging everything I eat, exercising several days a week and slowly learning that if I eat nutritious meals, I am not as hungry. Oh...that sounds like too much work.8 -
lemonsurprise wrote: »Wanted to make this thread for motivationial purposes more than anything but they don't all have to be super positive! More of what came as a surprise. I'll start..
- how much confidence it will actually bring, especially when strangers start treating you like royalty all of a sudden!
- Sitting (particularly in baths) and laying (particularly in beds) will become ever increasingly uncomfortable.
- how vain you will become! I can't walk past a mirror without checking how I look nowadays!
Your turn!
why is sitting and laying down uncomfortable?1 -
Agreed hot damn!! How Much time gets spent on Mfp, so much time!! How much of a need it has become, damn it!! Thanks too all the Mfp people who started it, its like a diet intervention
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CaliforniaRower wrote: »Nobody told me that I have to be my own biggest supporter. My own biggest fan. And that if I didn't want others to belittle, berate, or beat me down for not the greatest choices, then I couldn't do it to myself.
I can't be hoping for affirmations from others or for others to notice.
I didn't know how many people could/would give "back-handed" compliments. Or how painful they would be.
I didn't know how strong, committed, dedicated, and tenacious I am. I do now.
This post brought tears to my eyes. I can totally relate. Thanks for writing this.
I made a post it note so I can see it at work! It really hit home with me.1 -
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realcamillecannon wrote: »lemonsurprise wrote: »Wanted to make this thread for motivationial purposes more than anything but they don't all have to be super positive! More of what came as a surprise. I'll start..
- how much confidence it will actually bring, especially when strangers start treating you like royalty all of a sudden!
- Sitting (particularly in baths) and laying (particularly in beds) will become ever increasingly uncomfortable.
- how vain you will become! I can't walk past a mirror without checking how I look nowadays!
Your turn!
why is sitting and laying down uncomfortable?
Because your body now has much less "cushion" in certain areas5 -
That it takes a minute for your brain to catch up to your body. If my mind isn't ready to be at a certain weight then I sub-consciously self sabotage to the weight my mind is comfortable with... It's crazy, but at least I know it's going on so I don't get so frustrated anymore. I just do some personal introspection and work it out for myself. Then my efforts pay off again...Mind body sync is important.8
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None of my shoes are small enough. I loved those shoes!
It's hurts to sit on my butt without cushioning. I guess I'll get up and move more!4 -
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I've had no luck with plus size at Goodwill. I can find a bunch starting at around size 14, so at least I'll be able to start using them when I get closer to that size. We go to Goodwill almost weekly anyways, but, usually the plus size stuff is all very worn, pilled and otherwise past its' life expectancy. At least, that's how it is near us. The only thing I did find once was a blazer that was in decent condition and that was definitely worth the $5.99. Otherwise I have better luck at the clearance racks and discounters like Burlington. But, unfortunately I frequently settle for something that fits but isn't a flattering cut or pattern. I won't miss settling!
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This is an interesting observation. I have also found a minimal amount of nice used clothing in larger sizes. I think it's because Plus sized Women don't enjoy shopping the same as smaller girls. Therefore, they wear their clothes longer and actually wear them out!
There is a Plus sized consignment store in our town starting at about 14-16 on up. It's called Big Gals which is an unfortunate name so I never really wanted to shop there.
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Can I just say your before/after pics show an amazing and really inspiring change.2 -
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[quote= wrote:asflatasapancake wrote: »That people may literally stop and corner you and demand to know your "secret". Then when they hear that you are eating less and exercising more, they will seem disappointed.
So much this. How are you doing it??? Logging everything I eat, exercising several days a week and slowly learning that if I eat nutritious meals, I am not as hungry. Oh...that sounds like too much work.
Well put and so true. People look really interested until I tell them what I have been doing for the past 400+ days.11 -
That i would be able to feel my tailbone. My back area lost fat i didnt want to leave.
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derkin2005 wrote: »I personally find the new "positive" attention insulting. I was interesting when I was heavy but now... Just shows how shallow people can be. That being said you will amaze yourself with the things you can accomplish.
Exactly. Makes me feel uncomfortable at times how some people treat me and it's because I am fitter now. I feel my size/weight should not matter. I get more positive attention from women and intimidate more guys. My purpose was not for this it was just to be healthy. I just told myself it is something I will have to get used to.
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derkin2005 wrote: »I personally find the new "positive" attention insulting. I was interesting when I was heavy but now... Just shows how shallow people can be. That being said you will amaze yourself with the things you can accomplish.
Exactly. Makes me feel uncomfortable at times how some people treat me and it's because I am fitter now. I feel my size/weight should not matter. I get more positive attention from women and intimidate more guys. My purpose was not for this it was just to be healthy. I just told myself it is something I will have to get used to.
I hate it when people comment on my weight at all. The one person who never used to make any comment told me I look normal now...
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Husband can't keeps his hands off me. He was always loving and affectionate, but he's a hundred time more so now!11
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2) "Those" jeans I wanted to fit into are suddenly too big.
3) How much more you can eat when eating healthy.
4) Realizing how many chocolate chip cookies I used to eat...I do miss them...
This blog is amazing!7 -
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