What nobody tells you about losing weight
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Bread, bread, bread...I used to love it and would eat any kind. Now, I am very selective about which bread I eat.20
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How much people ask for advice. They always frown when I tell them my secret was a food diary MFP and exercise.40
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smashley_mashley wrote: »SarahKhristan wrote: »On a serious note - I lost a lot of weight and ended up having a gall bladder issue. Two years ago I dieted pretty hard which resulted in me developing gall stones. I ultimately had to have my gall bladder removed. This doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen.
Maybe that's what caused my gall stones. I read that there are so many potential causes, weight loss included. I see a surgeon in three weeks and hope it comes out.
Best of luck! I feel immeasurably better now that it's gone. I always felt like I had a pit in my stomach. If you do have it removed, try not to laugh too hard - it'll hurt!
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I keep hoping this will happen to me... I really need a kick in the butt to clean the house, and I _know_ that if I approach it like I have weight loss it will eventually show great improvement.SKIM wrote:How the effort and mindset of the act of losing weight becomes a blueprint for other things in life you want to achieve.
.palwithme wrote:You realize you don't need to go into the handicap stall in the bathroom any more to feel like you have enough roomcakegoddess wrote:Being ACTUALLY handicapped, I get really annoyed when large girls take the handicapped stall. It's NOT for you... it's for us who really need it
The larger space is for whoever needs it.chandra wrote:they are not reserved for the exclusive use of disabled people... It's common courtesy, not entitlement
If you don't fit in the smaller stall, you need it.
What do you want the fatties to do, pee in the sink??
Yes, if there's someone who can't use the smaller stall they should have first dibs.
Otherwise, whoever gets there first is perfectly fine.
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O.M.G. yes...yalith wrote:when people offer you seconds or say you "deserve" a treat
I went with a friend to pick up his new car, and they had fresh-baked cookies. I had a couple, and the salesman tried to push more on me, even wrapped one in a napkin & put it in the hood of my coat!!
I put it in the trash & told him that I've lost a lot of weight, am trying to lose more, and already had more cookies than I probably really should.
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The only people whose opinions matter are yours, your doctor, and _maybe_ your significant other.Katarina wrote:no matter what I do there will be someone to tell me it is not right
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If I ever have the money for cosmetic surgery, that's one thing I'd change. I don't expect to look 18 again, but removing the excess skin & putting them at least _near_ where they belong would be nice.cblue wrote:I understand that the boobs would get smaller. In a way that was a relief. But why do they have to look so awful! There really is no discernible shape to them unless I have a bra on.
(The other 2 things would be the bingo wings & lower belly excess.)
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Oh, yes. Yes, yes, yes. I feel _SO_ much better (and I'm still about 40 lb from goal).fireheart wrote:how bad you actually felt before... when you lose weight you realize what it actually means to feel good
I wish I had realized this & either not gained weight or started losing it 10 years ago, so I wouldn't have to suffer so much!
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Yep, me too. At least it's only in my head, and I realize I'm doing it.michael wrote:I am getting a little bit judgmental about people who doesn't care about their bodies
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There are 2 gals at my gym who wrap their abdomens in plastic wrap before working out. I've never said anything to them, but I so very much want to.debra wrote:How silently frustrated I will get with others who claim to be trying to lose weight but are doing it in a completely unhealthy way
And one of the employees (!) said something about doing a "detox". Again, I didn't say anything.
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I actually don't mind that. I'm proud of it. And it's not like people who knew me "before" didn't see how fat I was. Nobody has asked me what I weigh, though I did explain to a couple people that dying my hair was my reward for getting below 200.chris wrote:I was not prepared for the extremely nosey questions.
I don't mind the how did you loose it, what's your secret - what diet are following. These are to be expected.
But how much weight did you loose (sic)
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No, it's not. I wish people would stop spreading this myth.jknox wrote:Healthy food is more expensive than junk
2 lb of carrots is $1.80 (IIRC... just bought some today).
That's less than (or maybe about equal to) a 7-oz container of pringles.
Go look at rice, beans, fresh produce, less-expensive cuts of meats...30 -
SarahKhristan wrote: »smashley_mashley wrote: »SarahKhristan wrote: »On a serious note - I lost a lot of weight and ended up having a gall bladder issue. Two years ago I dieted pretty hard which resulted in me developing gall stones. I ultimately had to have my gall bladder removed. This doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen.
Maybe that's what caused my gall stones. I read that there are so many potential causes, weight loss included. I see a surgeon in three weeks and hope it comes out.
Best of luck! I feel immeasurably better now that it's gone. I always felt like I had a pit in my stomach. If you do have it removed, try not to laugh too hard - it'll hurt!
Thanks for the support!!! A "pit" is a very apt description.2 -
debrakgoogins 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!
I feel you.9 -
Your shoes may no longer fit.
Don't be too quick to resize your wedding bands, most jewelers won't do it more than twice.
Find and make friends with your local consignment shop, 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.
Very true all of it. Especially some of your friends and family members may not be supportive. How do you work around that?4 -
I'm still pretty much at the start of my long-term journey (I'm making small and measured changes instead of yo-yoing for the rest of my life) but I can remember when I was a lot thinner (read: ill) the cold thing was oh-so very true! Fat is an effective insulator!
The best bits about my loss so far using MFP...
- has to be that I feel so much more free with my food choices. Like, if I eat/drink something more calorific one evening I can readjust and it doesn't mean any feelings of 'deprivation'. From someone who has spent their life obsessing about food - what's good and specifically what's bad - this is a big deal!
- being more empowered to make those choices around food and drink. I know where my calories are coming from. It's in my power to minimise them whenever I want.
- actually enjoying exercise, specifically cycling. I hadn't ridden in nearly 20 years this time last year, absolutely never thought I would like riding in my lifetime and now I'm planning a 60 mile ride in September raising money for MacMillan Cancer care!16 -
how your focus eventually shifts from weight loss to fitness. i have always told people that the only use for running would be to get away from a hungry bear. i am now gearing up for my first race in the fall...
how weird people think you are when you want them to feel your new muscles.
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That you might start focusing on other flaws on yourself
That laying on your stomach in bed is actually ridiculously uncomfortable (ouch on the hipbones)
People can be annoying with the "are you done yet?" comments
Some people won't know how to hang out with you anymore (some people are uncomfortable that I stay sober while they're drinking)
That you will love yourself that much more
Confidence, confidence, confidence!!
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Clothing costs:
No one ever tells you how empty your pockets will be during the weight loss and afterwards. I really should have kept track of the overall expense but never even considered it, I bet I've worn a very nice all inclusive resort package somewhere.
Mind you I'm not complaining about the amount of money I've spent because I'd do it all over again to feel the way I do now but I really am kind of curious so if any of you are just starting out that might be something interesting to track.13 -
That you have to change how you think when you reach your goal weight. The compliments of how great you look stop coming, the thrill of losing another pound is gone, and you have to learn how to maintain what you've achieved. You have to decide to be proud of and happy with who you've become.
Vanity rears it's ugly head and you start noticing yourself in all reflective surfaces.
How good it feels to feel good in your skin.74 -
For me, so many things have changed!
I am down 40 pounds, with 76 more pounds to lose....Here are some of the things I've noticed:
I don't get out of breath running up the three flights of stairs to my condo anymore.
I feel more confident when having sex with my husband (sorry if that's TMI!)
I feel pretty again.
I see my curves coming back, instead of feeling like a round blob, I have a shape now!
Foods I used to love don't taste that great anymore: Pop, chips, anything sweet
I get moody, REALLY moody when I don't work out - even sad!
People are nicer to me, it is sad but it's true.
My jeans aren't cutting into my stomach.
I can cross one leg over the other and feel comfortable!
Shirts that were tight are now loose and comfortable!
I can sit, lean forward, and tie my shoes - without feeling like I can't breathe!
I've made new friends, the girls I work out with at Zumba
I feel less jealous of other women. This is HUGE for me!
I enjoy eating healthy.
I enjoy exercising.
I enjoy MOVING!
I want to go out more with my friends to clubs and bars. I don't want to sit home alone.
I'm not constantly scared of what people think of me.
I FEEL better, not just about myself on the outside, but on the inside too.
My husband can pick me up...wow...what a feeling!
I feel strong.
I feel more CONFIDENT.
I smile more.
I feel light on my feet!
I don't have to swing the car door completely open to get out!
I could go on and on and on, about how this journey is changing my life. Bottom line is...
LIFE IS BETTER!!!!!!! Good luck to you all on your journey!
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dawnmcneil10 wrote: »Clothing costs:
No one ever tells you how empty your pockets will be during the weight loss and afterwards. I really should have kept track of the overall expense but never even considered it, I bet I've worn a very nice all inclusive resort package somewhere.
Mind you I'm not complaining about the amount of money I've spent because I'd do it all over again to feel the way I do now but I really am kind of curious so if any of you are just starting out that might be something interesting to track.
I know how you feel! I'm trying to wear pants as long as I can before breaking down and buying new ones. It's hard. I feel like everything is falling off of me, but I need to save the money and not buy new clothes every month! I agree though, I'd go through the stress of clothing all over again to feel this good!3 -
mrsmay1986 wrote: »dawnmcneil10 wrote: »Clothing costs:
No one ever tells you how empty your pockets will be during the weight loss and afterwards. I really should have kept track of the overall expense but never even considered it, I bet I've worn a very nice all inclusive resort package somewhere.
Mind you I'm not complaining about the amount of money I've spent because I'd do it all over again to feel the way I do now but I really am kind of curious so if any of you are just starting out that might be something interesting to track.
I know how you feel! I'm trying to wear pants as long as I can before breaking down and buying new ones. It's hard. I feel like everything is falling off of me, but I need to save the money and not buy new clothes every month! I agree though, I'd go through the stress of clothing all over again to feel this good!
Yep, I've given up on trousers until I'm at goal. I find dresses and skirts so much more forgiving than pants for weight loss.11 -
That you don't lose weight evenly. I have 9kg to go (of 35 total) and it's pretty much all on my belly and hips - the place where I most want to lose it from!9
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rosnigetsfit wrote: »debrakgoogins 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!
I feel you.
Story of my life
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I'm curious about this. I'm not handicapped but occasionally use the stall, just like I would any other. I don't think about it much but just do what's convenient. In 25 years I have probably seen one actual handicapped person use the handicapped stall. Is it truly rude to use it if you are not handicapped? Should it be left open at all times, or is it reasonable for the handicapped person to wait for one person who might be in there. I truly want to know and am open to changing my behavior.cakegoddess1 wrote: »Being ACTUALLY handicapped, I get really annoyed when large girls take the handicapped stall. It's NOY for you...it's for us who really need it. Please...a little respect.
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lauracamp27991 wrote: »
I'm curious about this. I'm not handicapped but occasionally use the stall, just like I would any other. I don't think about it much but just do what's convenient. In 25 years I have probably seen one actual handicapped person use the handicapped stall. Is it truly rude to use it if you are not handicapped? Should it be left open at all times, or is it reasonable for the handicapped person to wait for one person who might be in there. I truly want to know and am open to changing my behavior.cakegoddess1 wrote: »Being ACTUALLY handicapped, I get really annoyed when large girls take the handicapped stall. It's NOY for you...it's for us who really need it. Please...a little respect.
Laura, see my reply a couple of pages back. 4 -
Ticklemynose wrote: »Very true all of it. Especially some of your friends and family members may not be supportive. How do you work around that?
get different friends and ignore the family. . I'm quite serious.14 -
Sparklething2325 wrote: »wearing a dress and not having to worry about your inner thighs rubbing together and stinging like hell!!! Summer is so much more enjoyable without the extra weight making you extra hot
This almost made me cry. I remember how I used to get back from school and treating my sore thighs because the friction made my skin bleed. Although my thighs are still huge, the pain is gone and the skin itself is turning into the same colour as the rest of my body. I cannot wait to reach goal weight.30 -
That you have to change how you think when you reach your goal weight. The compliments of how great you look stop coming, the thrill of losing another pound is gone, and you have to learn how to maintain what you've achieved. You have to decide to be proud of and happy with who you've become.
I would like to have this comment put somewhere in a very visible place in gold lettering, please!
*random gif of standing ovation goes here*
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That you have to change how you think when you reach your goal weight. The compliments of how great you look stop coming, the thrill of losing another pound is gone, and you have to learn how to maintain what you've achieved. You have to decide to be proud of and happy with who you've become.
So those kudos are still coming for me. I am down 109 pounds. They ask me if I am "done" when I tell people I still have 40 to go they say "From Where" I get offended. I have to change this around somehow and just stop this conversation. I know where it has to come from. I do not need to point out where I am still hiding my fat in plain sight.7 -
I never really realised how much of an issue people can have when you say you are trying to lose some weight.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not making a big deal of it or telling everyone, but the fact that my routine has changed and I'm now occasionally busy at the gym on a Friday night instead of going to the pub and the fact that a couple of people have noticed a bit of a loss on me means that I've told a few people.
Nearly all of them have told me I don't need to lose any weight and that I'm just being silly. Especially friends who are bigger than me, sometimes from their response you'd think that I'd just called them a fatty and that they need to be at the gym instead of the pub. But I don't think this at all, I very much think that it comes down to your happiness and if you are happy, brilliant. I was not happy with my weight.
It's not like I don't look overweight either. I do. My BMI two months ago was 30.5. My waist measurement is 38". My hips 44"! My goal is only to get back into the 'healthy weight' range for my height. It is by no means extreme.
But yeah, sorry I rambled. I guess I just always thought that, because deciding to get on this journey can be so hard, people would be so much more supportive of it. Nobody told me that actually, not so much.34 -
SilverRose89 wrote: »I never really realised how much of an issue people can have when you say you are trying to lose some weight.
Nearly all of them have told me I don't need to lose any weight and that I'm just being silly. Especially friends who are bigger than me, sometimes from their response you'd think that I'd just called them a fatty and that they need to be at the gym instead of the pub. But I don't think this at all, I very much think that it comes down to your happiness and if you are happy, brilliant. I was not happy with my weight.
People always think others' successes reflect poorly on themselves. They are reluctant to congratulate others on achieving their goals, because they perceive that it somehow implies failure on their part. They just HAVE to compare themselves to others, even when the situation has NOTHING to do with them.
It's a basic lack of self confidence. And it's a personal journey to fix that.26 -
mikeyninja wrote: »How much people ask for advice. They always frown when I tell them my secret was a food diary MFP and exercise.
So much this. I am participating in a Biggest Loser Challenge at work. Our percentage of weight lost is reported at the beginning of each month during a 6 month period. My boss came to me, intrigued, saying "What have you been doing?!" I responded by saying "Counting my calories and exercising more," and she looked dissatisfied with my response. Her look basically told me that she was hoping I could give her some kind of miracle weight loss advice...and that the truth was utterly boring.
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stormyview wrote: »How irritating it would be to see overweight and obese people insist that being overweight has nothing to do with food choices, CICO, and activity levels. It drives me nuts to see folks online or in person insist that CICO isn't true because they're overweight despite not eating too much.
I understand what you are saying. But there is so much bogus information out there...can you blame them?11 -
For some reason now whenever I see a very overweight young woman I just want to burst into tears. Because I know how she feels inside. I want to help her but I can't. The truth is its a cruel world and for some reason it's still fair game to abuse fat people. It hurts like hell.41
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