Notice the change ???

ssmith8823

Along my journey so far I’ve dropped 17lb and apart from belly bloat I’ve not noticed any change in my physical appearance and neither has anyone else.
When did people start to notice a change in their shape or start to drop clothes size ?
Thank you for reading

Spliner1969

Depends on too many factors; how much weight you have to lose, how you carry your weight, and even the people who you are wanting to notice. Lose weight for yourself not them, so who cares if they notice right away.

LivingtheLeanDream

It depends on how much weight you need to lose. I had 20lbs to lose so I noticed after the first 7lbs my clothes were looser.

Merlotmom16

I've lost and gained but I can tell you that It took me to around 20 before I saw a change in how my clothes fit. I also think that the exercise I am doing has more of an impact on where I am losing. I am walking more and see a greater loss in inches around my waist, thighs and butt. This time I'm down 29 lbs and two jeans sizes. I have 62 lbs to go before I reach goal.

30kgin2017

I am relatively short at 5"4, when I started this time I could stand to lose at least 70pds (wow thats daunting when I put it like that). So far I've lost 10pds and like you tummy bloating has gone down which is noticeable in my non stretchy work skirts but not to anyone else as I am wearing the same shirt which covers it. I have also found some shorts fits better (again I notice in in non stretchy stiff better) and have noticed a fractional change in the sleeves of my workshirts, now I can see the the iron crease the whole way down my biceps where as before it was all filled out to the max.

As for anyone else noticing I would say thats probably another 10pds away for me at least. I've been down this road before and know that some people notice and dont say anything anyway. My husband is probably the first one who will notice and actually say something though he hasnt as yet. Unfortunately I am going through that deflated stage where my stomach is hanging more than usual and thighs are really wobbly so looking at myself in the mirror I can only see that. I know that I will start looking better soon so I am trying to keep on track until then.

lorrpb

Honestly, it depends on how accurate your self-perception is. Most of us aren't very good at noticing subtle changes in ourselves. Start a series of progress pics, they're the best evidence of change.

jdog022

people probably have noticed and so far actually appropriately keeping their mouths shut. it's rare enjoy that while it lasts. soon all the "experts" will notice and annoy you with nonsense fad diet advice.

FlyingMolly

My husband saw it way before I did. The scale was moving and I was fitting into smaller clothes, but I didn’t feel any different. I think it’s hard to see it yourself when you’re used to your own body, and acquaintances can be really reluctant to mention weight at all. What if you take it to mean they think you were fat before; what if you’re sick; what if you regain all the weight and more and then it’s awkward because they said you looked great...people just don’t even really want to wade into all that.

Seventeen pounds is amazing. Take care of yourself; do what your body needs. You’ll definitely never notice a difference if you give up now.

kpsyche

Depends on how much I suck my stomach in xD (I say it as a joke but it's probably true for me hahaha).

I've lost 15lb so far and my tum tum seems just as protruding as ever but measuring it with a tape measure shows that it's a little bit smaller in circumference (about 3cm smaller). Visually it's a slight difference but not heaps. That said, I can see changes in other parts of my body. I'm doing strength training as well as cardio[1] and I'm definitely not a jiggly anymore. My calves, arms and chest are larger. Because my chest is larger now, when I'm wearing a shirt my stomach looks smaller than it is because my chest holds the shirt away from Mr Tum Tum

[1] I started doing cardio mainly so I could eat more LOL. I'm losing about 0.7kg (1.5 pounds) a week which is fine for me

CarvedTones

I lost a little over 60 and it wasn't very noticeable until close to 20.

thelettermegan

I've heard that some people get a sort of phantom limb effect where they still feel like they're carrying the weight they lost for a few weeks. Sometimes the best thing to do is to find something you like about the things you have to do to lose the weight - it could be the craft of cooking, or the money you save when you're cooking for yourself, or a camaraderie/endorphins you get from a good workout, or . . .I mean that's what works for me, there's probably something very motivating that will work for you until you start to see the results - and you will see them.

Danp

I've lost about 20kg (~45lb) and I don't see any difference when I catch myself in the mirror getting dressed or getting out of the shower. But I do have a lot of weight to lose (probably another 40kg/90lb) so that may be understandable.

However there are a few things I have noticed. I've run out of belt holes, my trousers are getting very bunched up around my waist and keep having to hitch my pants up when I'm walking (because I have no butt ). I've also got to go to the jewellers soon and have a couple of links taken out of my watch band as it's flopping round on my now svelte and trim wrist (like I REALLY wanted to lose weight in my hands and wrists before my belly! Thanks genes).

Finally, while I cant SEE the changes in my body I can 100% feel them. I've noticed that I'm able to move more freely and my body gets in my way less often. For example I used to have to hold my breath when I bent over to tie my shoes as my belly would push up on my diaphragm preventing me from inhaling. Now That doesn't happen.

I've also been taking monthly progress videos and I think I can see the changes there.

Leannep2201

I’ve lost 15kg so far (33lb) and I’m only just starting to notice a difference in how SOME clothes fit. I don’t notice a difference in how I look yet, but just in the last week or so a couple of people have noticed. I still have a lot to lose though (another 35-40kg/ 77-88lb), but I remind myself that I’m on a journey that will take time and dedication.

I love knowing I’m making positive changes though, and figure the reward of noticing/ other people noticing will come later! For now, I’m just enjoying the fact that changes are happening!

ssmith8823

Thanks all.
I’m 5ft 8 and have another 50lb to lose before my target.
My husband can see the difference but I can’t see any changes as yet.
I’ve tried so many times to get my weight under control and this is the 1st time I’ve actually stuck to it.
I will start taking a full body photo once a month and hopefully that way I will see the change for myself

evileen99

ssmith8823 wrote: »

Thanks all.
I’m 5ft 8 and have another 50lb to lose before my target.
My husband can see the difference but I can’t see any changes as yet.
I’ve tried so many times to get my weight under control and this is the 1st time I’ve actually stuck to it.
I will start taking a full body photo once a month and hopefully that way I will see the change for myself

If your husband can see the difference, it's happening. Many who are overweight continue to see their old selves in the mirror. Your plan to take pictures will help you see what he sees.

jefamer2017

I started noticing at 14lbs. I am getting curves again instead of just a big blob of fat.

concordancia

evileen99 wrote: »

ssmith8823 wrote: »

Thanks all.
I’m 5ft 8 and have another 50lb to lose before my target.
My husband can see the difference but I can’t see any changes as yet.
I’ve tried so many times to get my weight under control and this is the 1st time I’ve actually stuck to it.
I will start taking a full body photo once a month and hopefully that way I will see the change for myself

If your husband can see the difference, it's happening. Many who are overweight continue to see their old selves in the mirror. Your plan to take pictures will help you see what he sees.

My husband couldn't see the difference, even after he helped me zip up a dress that didn't zip a few months ago.

2baninja

I didn't feel any difference till I lost almost 20#, I finally took some measurements and saw that I was losing space, and my tight jeans were less tight, and my just right jeans were too big, but no, I don't see it and the only person who sees it, "sees" it, even when I haven't lost any.....
I actually felt better not from the pounds gone, but from working out consistently, I felt stronger very quickly.

1BlueAurora

I felt my clothes were looser at 20 pounds lost. I saw differences in the measuring tape about then, too. I think continuing to wear the same clothes covered up my progress, so nobody could see the changes until I wore better fitting clothes. I agree: take progress photos. By that I mean: your face, a full frontal, a picture from the side. Get a picture of your backside, too, either using a mirror or having your husband help you out. The pictures told me more about the changes than the numbers on the scale.

And brace yourself. When people finally notice you're losing weight, you'll start getting those "Wow, you look great" comments, then "Oooh, don't lose any more weight, you look perfect as you are," then "you should stop losing weight, you're starting to look ill." You might find you get sick of the comments.

DragonHasTheSapphire

Heck I started noticing my clothes melt away the first 10 lbs I lost. Thanks water weight!

Anyway, I started noiticing my facial features coming out (like high cheek bones and jaw line) after losing 30 lbs.

xxerniexx

i cant feel my loss, around 45 pounds so far but i personally cannot see it yet. i can feel it in how i move and how my clothes fit but i cant see it. i an fit back into some of my 3xl and my 42 shorts before i was a tight 4xl and a really tight 46...
others can from what they tell me and i cant stress the importance of progress pictures and that really put it into light for me, from day one to the end of month three about 40is pounds the two pictures were vastly different.

keep it up!

Kst76

Many of my coworkers have noticed and ask me how I did it. I tell them and they look at me like..." that's too much work"...lol
Myself, I noticing all my clothes fitting lose. I am swimming in my scrubs. It really got noticeable to others after 20 pounds.