What nobody tells you about losing weight
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BruceHedtke wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »amyhs12345 wrote: »I have only lost about 15 pounds so far so maybe someone of these are only true for me:
- you will still have cravings for the unhealthy foods you used to eat like chips and pizza... I am still waiting for the day when I don't think Cheetos are delicious
But Cheetos ARE delicious! Seriously, I don't think you stop liking junk food, but you get to a place where you don't need it and when you do indulge, you can do it in moderation and be satisfied. That's how I feel now. Every once in a while, I'll eat 3 servings of chips (really not hard to do...) but generally, I'll just eat one and really enjoy it.
And to add to that, for me at least, I don't think I'll ever lose the cravings for those high calorie foods that I limit now. I just deal with it by either not eating it, eating a smaller portion or saving it for a day when I burn alot of calories and can afford the splurge. I usually save it for a splurge day since when I want to eat something like that, I want to eat a good helping of it, not a small portion. I can't have it as often, but when I do, it's a real treat.
Yes! Also, I think I'm learning what treats are worth it or not. For example, ice cream and chips--so worth it! Danishes....not so much.....I used to eat them because they do taste good, but I realized that to me they don't taste THAT good (not enough to warrant the calories), same with doughnuts.9 -
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When Push comes to shove, you have to stick up for yourself, no one else will do it, not even health care providers. after 140+ pounds lost, I still have to be Vigilant to get a retest of my sleep apnea, so my CPAP machine will have the correct settings. With these health systems, one hand does not seem to talk to another. I finally have the actual test scheduled.6
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My fingers were numb and tingling when I was cold after swimming today. That used to happen all the time when I was in college, skinny, and teaching swim lessons. I had forgotten all about that...2
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andympanda wrote: »When Push comes to shove, you have to stick up for yourself, no one else will do it, not even health care providers. after 140+ pounds lost, I still have to be Vigilant to get a retest of my sleep apnea, so my CPAP machine will have the correct settings. With these health systems, one hand does not seem to talk to another. I finally have the actual test scheduled.
great point. Blood pressure and thyroid medications should be monitored closely too. I think that may have been mentioned on here already but it bears repeating.
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Wow- I never looked at it that way. I thought I was the same old Karla, but I can see these changes in myself, too. Hmmmm....food for thought.....silverarcheress wrote: »People totally treat you different even though you are the same person!
I used to feel bad about this too. But then I also realised that I'm really not the same person after 60lb loss. I'm just as smart and caring as I used to be. But I am more likely to say yes to opportunities, I go out more, I am a lot more forceful in my opinions on what I do socially because I need to fit it into my diet/exercise mindset. I am a lot more determined to complete things than I ever used to be. I also know how hard I've worked to get where I am and the people who know me and treat me differently it's because of that.
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It was easier than expected to lose the weight. Just don't quit. Eat the calories specified and exercise. It happens if you don't quit
I experienced a few things now that I had not in the past.
How much a woman can enjoy a picture.
It feel good to be told you are hot.
It is nice to smile casually and get eye contact back.
It is the best thing ever getting asked at the gym if I am a trainer.
I talk to new people at the gym. I try and be that friendly person and help when asked. I never was able to be that guy.
Losing weight unlocks some activities and experiences. It is worth the effort.
I am getting ready for my first sprint triathlon. Definitely something I never imagined. Pretty cool.
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areallycoolstory wrote: »People, even doctors, won't get or believe how you are doing it:-)
This! I went to my doctor and the nurse she said she noticed I was losing weight and asked if it was on purpose. I told her yes and she asked what I was doing. I told her I was monitoring my caloric intake and starting to get into weight lifting and running on alternate days. She said in the most skeptical tone, "Well it SOUNDS like you're doing all the right things."
Uhm...I know I am because I look and feel SO much better than I have for years.
Thankfully, my doctor was much more understanding and far less skeptical. She wants me to check in with her when I lose another 20 pounds to see 'where my head is at because women seem to develop an unhealthy obsession with these things.' She isn't too worried because I have a good support net and so far things look great, but I like that she wants to keep an eye on things.
I just can't believe some medical professionals sometimes.
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TeresaMarie2015 wrote: »Your morning breadth will be just horrific!
So glad you said this! I kind of thought it was just me! But yeah...it is horrible!
This is from losing weight? I thought it was from getting older lol!!
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I love how I feel, and the way I look with my clothes on! But when I take them off, I look like a melted candle
the loose skin is really bad!! I'm going to need skin surgery. I decided though that I'm going to wait until I'm older, when I need a huge self esteem boost.. I'm 35 now, maybe in 10 or 15 years, when I start to see real wrinkles, it'll really bring up my self esteem! (Thinking ahead!) 6 -
How bloating and disgusting it feels to have a day where you eat the way the old you did. After Valentine's Day I couldn't wait to go back to not eating much!
This is the opposite for me, my metabolism has changed so much that when I eat the things I used to, I don't bloat and gain the way I used to.. But I can't really eat the way I used to either.. Unless Aunt Flo is visiting, then I just feel bloated anyway so I just attribute it all to that!1 -
LeslieB042812 wrote: »BruceHedtke wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »amyhs12345 wrote: »I have only lost about 15 pounds so far so maybe someone of these are only true for me:
- you will still have cravings for the unhealthy foods you used to eat like chips and pizza... I am still waiting for the day when I don't think Cheetos are delicious
But Cheetos ARE delicious! Seriously, I don't think you stop liking junk food, but you get to a place where you don't need it and when you do indulge, you can do it in moderation and be satisfied. That's how I feel now. Every once in a while, I'll eat 3 servings of chips (really not hard to do...) but generally, I'll just eat one and really enjoy it.
And to add to that, for me at least, I don't think I'll ever lose the cravings for those high calorie foods that I limit now. I just deal with it by either not eating it, eating a smaller portion or saving it for a day when I burn alot of calories and can afford the splurge. I usually save it for a splurge day since when I want to eat something like that, I want to eat a good helping of it, not a small portion. I can't have it as often, but when I do, it's a real treat.
Yes! Also, I think I'm learning what treats are worth it or not. For example, ice cream and chips--so worth it! Danishes....not so much.....I used to eat them because they do taste good, but I realized that to me they don't taste THAT good (not enough to warrant the calories), same with doughnuts.
I'm with you there!!!! I have a calorie or sugar/fat budget.. And if it's not good enough, I won't eat it.. Processed foods aren't worth it!! Certain times, some things are just what you need!! But it's so easy to pass on some things now! The mantra, "if I pass on this, I will treat myself to something of good quality later" has really helped me!!!6 -
thelettermegan wrote: »Same dress. No spanx.
This!!! I love this feeling. I just threw out my spanx last week, so satisfying!
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justrollme wrote: »thelettermegan wrote: »Same dress. No spanx.
This!!! I love this feeling. I just threw out my spanx last week, so satisfying!
I have to wear nothing under my wedding dress best feeling ever!!!!3 -
I have looked into a mirror a lot lately. I am just shocked at how thin my legs are.
I live in an apartment building. Many people have noticed the weight loss and they are talking about it.
The downside is the jealousy. I have family members jealous because I went from a 3x to a small. They are also jealous that I am out climbing mountains, going out on dates, etc.
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I don't have a sense of the space my body uses. I can fit where I could not before, but my brain doesn't believe that's the case, so I edge carefully around people on stairways and through doors and probably look pretty weird doing so.12
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I am motivated to dress better since I lost weight.
I literally have no gone out, even for milk, in the last few months without looking smart. I never "take a day off" shaving anymore. I meticulously get my hair cut every four weeks -I'd sometimes let it go ten weeks in the past. I never run out of hair gel. I make a point of doing the laundry myself. I iron my clothes and put them away. I starch my shirts and hang them, rather than fold them. I now wear aftershave everyday.
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