How much weight did you lose before people started to notice?

LenaGracie

So far, I've lost about 25lbs (and 3 inches from my waist!) and although I can see changes in my body and how my clothes fit, none of my family or friends have commented that I look like I've lost weight. I'm a self-motivated person so I don't necessarily need outside validation or praise for my weight loss, but it would be nice if people noticed! So I'm curious, how much weight did you lose before people started commenting that you looked smaller?

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kpk54

I lost 20 to 25 (maybe even 30) of my 63 total before folks were comfortable commenting or asking if I had lost weight. Along the way I'd get comments like, "Did you get new glasses?", "Did you get your haircut?". "You look nice today". "You look nice in that outfit". I think the mention of weight for/to some is a sensitive subject so while folks may have noticed a difference, they didn't really pinpoint it or want to mention it.

David_2015

The three people who knew I was losing weight said they noticed after about a stone (or they were just trying to make me feel good!). I've now lost 1 st 7 lbs and one other person has noticed. If you haven't already, I reckon it will become much more evident when you start wearing the next clothes size down.

jenncornelsen

i agree that people often do notice they just don't always know if they should comment. i have lost 20lbs of the 35 i had to lose and i am now getting a few comments. sometimes it can be tough to notice the changes in ourselves so it's nice to know that others can see it.

mkakids

about 15lbs

hosijoe

I have lost 43 pounds and not one person has said anything.(Other then my wife) I am okay with that, I am doing this for me not my ego. I also think some of my customers notice, they just do not know how to say something.

RaeB1013

I've lost 24 lbs of the 157 lbs I plan to lose (a long way to go!) but only a few people have mentioned anything. One random person at work asked me very shyly if I was losing weight. A few of my friends and my sister say that they can tell. My boyfriend is totally oblivious...lol. We are together (as we live together and also work in the same building) A LOT and I just don't think he notices. He knows the amount I've lost, but has yet to really "see" it I suppose. I saw my dad for the first time in a few months over the weekend and neither him or his girlfriend mentioned anything about it. Since I have a lot more to lose I don't really expect for anyone to outright say anything until I am at the 40-50 mark. I don't really notice it a lot in myself. Sometimes, here and there I notice something. However, I am the one that sees the scale every Monday morning and I do notice it in the way my clothes fit and how I feel. Just have to keep plugging on! I agree though, it would be nice to be noticed!

Alidecker

I think people noticed on me pretty quickly. I lose in my face first. I do agree with others though, some people probably notice and just don't say anything. They don't want to offend you in anyway. I had the discussion with a male co-worker who finally said something to me at 45 pounds lost. He said he noticed a while before that but didn't want to come off sounding like a jerk.

Linovitz

For me, it took about 30lbs before anyone really noticed. As a frame of reference. Started at 192. I am now at 135, total is about 57 lbs and I am in maint now. It took one year. So I guess that people noticed about 1/2 way through. I think it depends on how much you lose vs where you started. Also, I agree, some people don't want to say anything. They certainly didn't say anything when I was putting on the weight!

MeiannaLee

I didnt notice until I lose 30 pounds lol
But my friends and family noticed after the 10 pound mark

LindseyDD

Honestly I was probably close to 50 pounds down before anyone said anything (of people that I saw on a regular basis) but people I didn't see as often noticed when I had less of a loss.

NikkiNerdy

None of my friends have commented on my weight loss (lost about 22lbs so far) but my family comment all the time because they live far away and knew about me wanting to lose weight from the start, so they feel safe so comment on it. I think (hope) that for a lot of people I know it just doesn't seem like an appropriate thing to comment on.

Apart from family, one co-worker said I looked like I'd lost weight.

SkinnyCat39

21 Pounds :-)

Altagracia220

I lost about 30 pounds before people at work noticed. I purposely didn't tell anyone but my boyfriend about me trying to lose, so that if someone came and told me they've noticed a weight loss I'd know it was the truth instead of them just trying to be nice and encouraging.

joshuapowell1989

I've lost 19lb so far and no one has noticed other than my misses and I, but then I still wear my bigger clothes as I
1) Need to buy a new pair of jeans
2) Am too big for a medium but too small for a large... doh! so still in my large clothes

mogobam

I have lost 20 and have about 60 to go, and the people I see every day have not really been able to notice. But I just saw a bunch of family for the first time since losing weight, and they all said they could definitely see a change.

DWBalboa

MrM27 wrote: »

LenaGracie wrote: »

So far, I've lost about 25lbs (and 3 inches from my waist!) and although I can see changes in my body and how my clothes fit, none of my family or friends have commented that I look like I've lost weight. I'm a self-motivated person so I don't necessarily need outside validation or praise for my weight loss, but it would be nice if people noticed! So I'm curious, how much weight did you lose before people started commenting that you looked smaller?

You need to understand that there very well could be people that notice but feel it's not wise to say anything so that it doesn't come out as being offensive. To some hearing "Hey have you lost some weight" can easily sound like "Hey, you're not as fat anymore".

Very much what he just said.

But anyway, I was around the 20-25 pound area when people started to take notice, but when I got to 35 pounds is when I really started to hear things. It could be in proportion to where you started too. I started around the high 240's and even then it was only my really close friends that took notice or others that were at the gym.

Just keep doing what you are doing and don't worry about people taking notice, that will come.

MimiMayRR

I also think sometimes people don't say anything because they don't know WHY you've lost weight (and honestly, I wish more people were sensitive to this--it was infuriating for people to tell me "you look great!" when I was rapidly losing weight because I was seriously ill). If there are people you want to let in on your weight loss journey, I think just mentioning something like "I'm trying to watch what I eat" when the situation comes up can open the door for the kinds of comments you are looking for. Then they know any weight loss they notice is intentional and hard-earned rather than indicative of some kind of problem, and will feel much more comfortable complimenting you on it!

As for me, I think it's usually in the 15 pound range when people start noticing it, but I agree with the other people who have posted saying it probably depends a whole lot on what your frame is like and how much you have to lose. Either way, congrats on your impressive loss and I'm sure others will take note (if they haven't already) very soon!

strong_curves

I've only lost 4 lbs but people have definitely noticed which was very surprising to me. I'm one of those lean people trying to get leaner and didn't think anyone would notice but they sure have. Even tho the scale hasn't moved much for me I have lost a lot of inches, especially in my thighs.

Queenmunchy

5lbs, but I'm really short!

Jurra13

I've lost about 10 pounds in the past couple months after really going hard at the gym and changing my calorie intake. My boyfriend is always commenting on noticing my weight loss. I'm not sure if he truly sees the difference or if he just keeps saying things to keep me motivated. But it's definitely helping. It's always nice to hear encouraging words from someone you love.

lemurcat12

About 20 lb, but it could have been sooner, since most people didn't say anything at all for the reasons people have mentioned, even after I'd lost much more. I understand, as I'm never sure if I should say something about someone else's weight loss. (I did hear that a co-worker was asking around to find out if anyone knew if it was intentional.)

Toadstool_

My mum noticed after about 7lbs, and others about 14lbs before they noticed. I am short too though so makes quite a difference! I do think it could be people wondering whether you would take offence at complimenting your weight - I must admit its something I only mention if I'm sure the person would take it how it is meant!

SallyinIL

I'm down 24 pounds and the only mention I've had is from my doctor. Having said that, though, the seasons have changed so my clothing choices are different. What is a different body from me might just be seen as different clothes by another. Gone are the fluffy cotton sweaters in favor of tee shirts. My winter clothing just covered my belly up more thoroughly.

lalangela

I was at 8 pounds lost when someone other than people who knew I was losing weight commented! But, I lose weight in my face first, so it's not a surprise!

G33K_G1RL

The first comment I had was when I had lost 10 pounds, and it was a friend of mine whom I don't see everyday. He was really frank and it really surprised me, because the changes were still very subtle at that point.

Since reaching 20 pounds, I've had a lot of comments. I was at a wedding in the family and a lot of family members commented on how I had lost a lot of weight.

The other place was at kickboxing class. We had a 3 week break, and when I came back I had tipped over the 20 pound mark. No one came up to me and told me, but my coach (who has been aware of my journey since january) told me a lot of guys commented about it to him. So the "I don't want to sound like a jerk" effect is in full swing there

People you'll see everyday won't necessarily comment, since the changes are gradual they might no see them so clearly.

tomatoey

Depends where you're starting from. At 178, I think people noticed at ~155-160, maybe? Though I don't know if that's partly because I hid in my clothes.

After that, prob every 10 lbs. Now people pick up on a 5 lb difference.

smr09012

I'm down 40lbs (hoping to lose 155) and people haven't really noticed. My fiancé and a few friends who I've talked with have said something, but other than that I've heard nothing. Hoping that when I come back to school in August (hopefully) 25 lbs lighter than I am right now, SOMEONE will notice. I know it isn't all about that, but the affirmation helps.

halfninja2

Depends on how much you have to lose or your personal body build. I lost a total of 65 lbs, but got some notice about 25 to 30 pounds of weight loss.

Lexicpt

I've lost 14 pounds and my grandpa mentioned on Sunday that I look like I've lost weight. Made me really happy.