What nobody tells you about losing weight

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  • 1meh
    1meh Posts: 94 Member
    dragyou wrote: »
    Not having to hold my breath while I go down to put my socks on..

    I can't wait for this.
  • rajnigandha21
    rajnigandha21 Posts: 121 Member
    edited June 2015
    AmbyrJayde wrote: »
    How surprisingly good you'll feel. Like you don't notice aches and pains and how bad you look in pictures and then suddenly its 20/30/100 pounds later and you're like hot damn.
    My wish!!
  • rajnigandha21
    rajnigandha21 Posts: 121 Member
    edited June 2015
    fionalew wrote: »
    What no one told me about being on MFP is how I would trade a food addiction for a forum addiction. I find myself checking in on the threads waaaaay too much during my work day!

    Yup.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    I kinda miss being able to bulldoze my way through crowds.

    I was never one to bulldoze my way through a crowd, but I've walked fast since 8th grade (even when I was at my heaviest, I would often walk 4-5 mph). As a short guy, that often means I have to slip through small spaces between other people (by the time they see me, they can't just get out of the way). I wish I could say that is easier now, but I've not noticed a difference.
  • scrittrice
    scrittrice Posts: 345 Member
    I am really realizing how true this is. I am working for the third year as a seasonal at a company. A couple of months after I finished my second season, I started this journey. When I returned to work for my third season I went back 45 pounds lighter. Since our season is only 3 months long each year (its for the state Revenue Department) the turn over is high for the seasonal staff. About half the people I work with are new so they don't know me from before. The regulars didn't get to know me well enough to really remember how much bigger I was the previous two seasons. But the one thing that I noticed is how much nicer everyone was to me this season. The previous two seasons they were downright rude at times and I totally accepted it. Once I realized this it made me reflect back on my life. It was an eyeopener to see how cruel people can be to overweight people. I've had co-workers in the past tell me that they were surprised at how quick I caught on because they thought all fat people were lazy. So far I'm down 62 pounds and still have a good 50 to go but I notice in all aspects of my life I get better treatment now than prior to losing weight? Why? I'm still the same person I was before.

    This makes me sad. I was not even obese (not that this would be okay if I had been)--just went from the high end of the "healthy range" for my height to the lower end--and the difference in the way strangers treat me kind of blows my mind. Clothes shopping is the most obvious one, but even everyday interactions in the grocery store, post office, etc. It's disturbing, because I'm sure it's completely unconscious, but it is very noticeable.
  • happygalah
    happygalah Posts: 343 Member
    A combination of losing 58 pounds, eating healthily and exercising 600 calories a day has totally transformed me physically, but above all, mentally. I have so much more drive, ambition and I feel organised and in control of my life. Nobody told me that serious phobias would go away, or that I would get back to the discipline of writing and publish my first novel for adults! It is definitely about so much more than just looking good in clothes. I am 65 now and hope to get younger each year!

    I love this!

  • deliacm
    deliacm Posts: 66 Member
    Saving your armpits is much more difficult, because there's more gap and the razor doesn't fit properly so you can't shave as closely.

    THIS absolutely... I had to completely re-learn how to shave my armpits...ridiculous!!
  • rebbylicious
    rebbylicious Posts: 621 Member
    deliacm wrote: »
    Saving your armpits is much more difficult, because there's more gap and the razor doesn't fit properly so you can't shave as closely.

    THIS absolutely... I had to completely re-learn how to shave my armpits...ridiculous!!

    *lifts arms, feels armpit... takes note. ;)
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    how hard maintaining is. I lost 45lbs and have put back on 12. It is so easy to go back to the way you were. Bad Habits. I just keep reminding myself I want to fit in my clothes so here I go again eating healthy and giving up all that fast food again.
  • mpquave
    mpquave Posts: 5 Member
    I'm only starting on my journey - 16lbs lost since Jan 2nd. But the biggest thing is quite how much time I have to dedicate to thinking about food, prepping food. Whoever mentioned earlier about the sheer volume of healthy food I'm consuming. I'm eating 5-6 times a day. Before I would eat 3 times a day (or sometimes 2 if I skipped breakfast), but what I was eating and my portions were totally out of control.
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    - I'm having to cart masses of food into work with me every day.
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    - Love it though.

    Yeah, I have found that out as well. I am having to tote this large bag of food into work and am eating 4-5 times a day, where I used to eat 1 or 2. Not complaining though. I have lost 35 lbs to date.
  • jessicapk
    jessicapk Posts: 574 Member
    The fact that eating all this wonderful healthy food gives you GAS! All I do is FART and it smells HORRIBLE!....Cmon I cant be the only one LOL

    You're not. I tend to eat high fiber, too, and that can make for some amazing farts!

    On other areas, I've only lost about 42 lbs and have many more to go but it is fascinating to trace out muscles that are starting to appear as the fat goes away. I remember how amazed I was when I first felt them, especially around my hips / glutes and my calves are simply awesome.

    The cold has been mentioned a few times before. I am FREEZING most of the time at work now!

    I find myself looking forward to planning meals a day or even further in advance. Trying to get the numbers to work perfectly so I'll be fueled for exercise, pooping properly, and getting all my nutrients :smile:

    Haven't found a collarbone yet but I'm seeing a pretty face emerge and I'm looking forward to what else may be hidden under all that flab.
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    jaegerbss wrote: »
    Was 260 lbs about a year ago..checked in at 179 today. The wierdest part was that when I ran into an old friend the other day, they didn't even recognize me? I mean I was face to face with them and they didn't recognize me.
    I've had this happen a few times with people here at work. I work 3rd shift and one guy had bounced around to different jobs/shifts, so we hadn't seen each other in almost a year. I had lost 90 lbs and I've heard the expression "his jaw dropped to the floor" but that was the first time I've actually seen it happen in real life. The look of shock on his face was priceless. He said he only recognized me because of my beard.

    One of the others is someone I've known for a number of years now. We're not close but we've talked from time to time, enough to be familiar. He works in the parts room and I had to get a new pair of boots. He brought the boots out and said "This is crazy but you're Bruce, right?" I said yes and he told me that he thought it was someone new who looked sort of like me.


    I had someone come up to me at a party and introduce themselves to me, I had know him for about 8 years, although didn't see him regularly. We both knew almost everyone there, so it was kind of awkward and funny at the same time.

    I have also seen heard the "wow" comment, it's nice!
  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    Now that it's gotten warmer (for some of us) does anyone else find they're more comfortable in the heat? I've been very uncomfortable the last few summers but these past few days it's been in the 90s (F, or 32 C) and I've been fine. I'm not diving for the AC in my car...sometimes I'll just open a window. Anyone else?

    (Granted, a lot of this could do with the fact I can now wear more summer clothes. The past few summers I just rolled up my jeans because I didn't want to buy bigger skirts/shorts/dresses.)
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    Gska17 wrote: »
    Now that it's gotten warmer (for some of us) does anyone else find they're more comfortable in the heat? I've been very uncomfortable the last few summers but these past few days it's been in the 90s (F, or 32 C) and I've been fine. I'm not diving for the AC in my car...sometimes I'll just open a window. Anyone else?

    (Granted, a lot of this could do with the fact I can now wear more summer clothes. The past few summers I just rolled up my jeans because I didn't want to buy bigger skirts/shorts/dresses.)

    No, I've found the opposite. I don't know why, but I'm more bothered by the heat than I used to be.
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
    Gska17 wrote: »
    Now that it's gotten warmer (for some of us) does anyone else find they're more comfortable in the heat? I've been very uncomfortable the last few summers but these past few days it's been in the 90s (F, or 32 C) and I've been fine. I'm not diving for the AC in my car...sometimes I'll just open a window. Anyone else?

    (Granted, a lot of this could do with the fact I can now wear more summer clothes. The past few summers I just rolled up my jeans because I didn't want to buy bigger skirts/shorts/dresses.)

    I am, last few days I have been able to do my walking in 90 degree temperature. At least it is a dry heat. I am still not looking forward to tomorrow with a predicted high of 105.

  • alucero4400
    alucero4400 Posts: 4 Member
    DAM5412 wrote: »
    don't splurge too much on clothes until you reach (and have stayed for a while at) goal.
    Some of your friends and family members will not be supportive.
    It's not a linear process (especially for us girls)! Some days/weeks you will not lose anything and that's okay. Stick to your plan.

    This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you! I just started my weight loss journey 2 weeks ago today and so far I've lost 12 lbs but nothing in the past few days so it helps to know that it will change and to just stick with it!

    55 lbs to go until I reach my goal!
  • karleeoc
    karleeoc Posts: 197 Member
    JMRod wrote: »
    Walking into Lane Bryant to buy new bras and being told, "we don't carry your size". I had to go to Victoria's Secret:-)
    I can't wait to not have to buy my bras there anymore ;) im getting close♥
  • LateWinterWolf90
    LateWinterWolf90 Posts: 42 Member
    I have lost 22 lbs since the last monday of March And have not gone down a dress size which is so annoying and i don't think i look any slimmer etc But everyone else has commented and been like 'Have you lost weight?' Like how can you tell and i can't lol.
    But i now officially HATE feeling bloated its like the worst feeling in the world to me even worse than getting tattoos
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