What are your feelings?
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I am so happy I lost the weight I did and have become so healthy and active. I have a ton of energy to do fun things with my boys and as a single mother I need all the energy I can get!
I am more confident, enjoy the clothes I wear, how I look, hold my head up and smile more. The funny thing is I thought it was a magic cure-all for "fat days"......NOPE.....I still have bloat and days I feel blah! Not sure why that is but it was enlightening to realize that those thin girls that would complain about feeling blah....and I never understood it.......well now I do.
Also the way others treat me has been an eye-opener. Men will go out of their way to hold a door or carry something for me. Before they'd practically let the door slam into my face. Sad really.
All in all losing half my body weight has been a very interesting time!! I am tempted to write a book!!
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I didn't have issues with confidence before, but yeah, of course seeing my body looking better in the mirror is a source of happiness, and motivation to keep going. I find that every physical thing that I do is easier. Carrying heavy groceries or luggage, standing up all day at a music festival, opening a bottle of wine with a manual corkscrew, all this stuff that I thought, "Well, I'm just a wimp," or "Well, that's what happens when you get older." All easier. I feel more capable and more youthful, which is great.0
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This is a really good question.
I still lack confidence, but I love that I finally got a grip on my emotional eating problem. It took me years to do it, but I feel like I'm able to control what I eat and how I live, which is an invaluable feeling. I think confidence will come in time.0 -
I lost 50 lbs and it really feels awesome I'm so glad I accomplished such a big goal, especially since I NEVER thought I could get this small! Many people are also very proud of me such as my fiancée who has supported me through this all
However, I have been met with some remarks the past 6 months or so that left me feeling not so great
Some people have said the "you've lost too much weight...." (no I haven't I'm finally at a healthy weight!), and "losing that much can't be healthy..." (yes it is! It took me a year!!!). Also I was shopping with a friend last month and she was looking at stockings and trying to decide if she should get regular size or plus size. I told her that I thought the "plus size" label on stockings was a little misleading considering that stocking size would more so depend on the body type and that some people who wouldn't be considered 'plus size' might need those if they had bigger legs (athletic, pear shaped, etc). The cashier (who was very overweight) interrupted our conversation and said that I had no idea what I was talking about and rudely said "like you would ever know anything about plus size!" in a sarcastic tone. It was like she was angry at me for being smaller than her I felt like I had done something wrong or something, even though replaying our (private) conversation in my head later, I realised I hadn't been out of line and that the cashier was just rude.
So mixed emotions! Not everyone will be happy with your weight loss. I've had many sarcastic comments thrown my way, but I'm happy with my current weight so screw them! lol0 -
For me it is satisfaction that I set out to achieve something and achieved it. Getting stronger, moreso than losing weight, has also given me more self confidence and a feeling of being "capable" that I did not have before. It's a work in progress obviously.
I didn't have a lot of weight to lose -- there have been some interesting discussions about people who struggle with loss of identity after losing a lot of weight when "who they were" was tied up in their weight for so long. Some people also have issues with more and sometimes intrusive attention from others. I'll link to the thread if I can find it.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/857933-afraid-of-being-thin-the-other-side-of-weight-loss-wordy
It's a really interesting question to ask, thanks for the topic!0 -
In my profile I wrote:
I'm in training to become a world class Olympic athlete and break world records in the 2020 games.
I also want to use my athletic ability to become a professional mercenary sponsored by the United States. Sorta like Rambo, but only using elliptical and row machine powers to fight the enemy.
In a couple years I'll break most of the world track and field records. I don't want to be fat when I get the medals.
Why aim low?
Ok, seriously... It's cause I can be whatever I choose to be, and I choose this.0 -
An acquaintance of mine noticed my weight loss0
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Initially I started losing weight because I wanted to feel and look better. I had given up on myself for a very long time, and suddenly woke up to realize if I didn't change how I felt about myself I would not be around to watch my children grow up, graduate HS, College, get married have children.... I did not want to do that!
Now as I have lost weight, it is gratifying to know that I have taken charge of my life again. Not only will I be here for my children as they grow up and achieve all of the major life milestones, I will be around for their children.
I can do things again that I hadn't been able to do in years.... It doesn't hurt either that people notice and comment, that is a wonderful feeling!
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Not everyone will be happy with your weight loss. I've had many sarcastic comments thrown my way, but I'm happy with my current weight so screw them! lol
^ These people are JEALOUS and should be ignored. Congratulations on your weight loss!0 -
I'm happier & more confident. I can wear anything I want and look good, I don't have to worry about anything sticking out where it isn't supposed to. And I like looking at myself naked. It's awesome. Definitely feel better about myself in general, and that's only after 17lbs.0
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In for future goal met post on this specific topic. I will be back...in about 18 months. :-)0
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I'm more confident, that's for sure. Feeling better about my body has translated to other areas of my life. I move more comfortably in the world - I'm not trying to hide anymore. I take more risks and I'm more adventurous. I have freedom, my weight doesn't restrict me. For example, I took my 5 year old to an amusement park by myself last weekend. 2 years ago, I couldn't have done that for several reasons: I wouldn't have fit on the rides, I would have been too tired, I couldn't have walked around all day. It struck me midday that my life had definitely changed. Something as simple as an amusement park trip was possible, not unnerving.
Has weight loss made me happier? I'd say yes, but only because of the positive changes I've made in my life and with my emotional state. It wasn't a magic fix towards happiness, but a catalyst for other changes that have made my life so much richer.0 -
This is something I have thought about a lot: Losing weight to feel happier.
That whole concept.
I am still far away from my goal, but have made some serious strides over the past year. I am significantly happier
...BUT I can't pin point what came first.
Around the time I truly dedicated myself to lose weight (for the millionth attempt) I also took some steps to remove certain negative ppl from my life, and my career was starting to turn around.
So one thing I always question - "what comes first?" Did losing weight help me be happier, or did getting happier help me lose weight? My guess it is a little from column A and a little from column B.
TLDR version:
If you are really unhappy, losing weight may not change that. You might need to figure out and address the real reason you are unhappy - in order to lose weight.0 -
I find I'm too sexy for my shirt
My husband also finds I'm too sexy for my shirt.0 -
Yes, I am alot more happier now that I have lost all the excess baggage. Im more confident & hold my head alittle higher now. I have so much more energy now & actually look forward to exercising.
Good luck, MFP is great and has helped me out alot.0 -
I was happy before but now I have more to be happy about. I find myself saying "yes" way more often than before which means I'm doing more fun things more often, things that perhaps I was embarrassed to do before (pool party, holiday, dressing up and dancing all night) So yeah, I would say I'm happier.0
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Honestly, losing weight does nothing for my self esteem. I gain nothing except access to my old clothes and more flexibility. (I'm short waisted and put my weight on around my tummy so fat hinders my bendiness).0
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I'm still the same depressed, self-loathing person I've always been. Losing weight doesn't change that.
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Well, I obviously just felt sexy and turned into my husband p-star. Every time I lost weight I fell pregnant. So I'm happy and looking forward to no more babies!!
LOL
So to answer your question, I feel happier, healthier, more energetic and I love myself more!0 -
I really dislike people that are overweight and they lose it and look great. But then comes their attitude of I'm better than you and start putting crap on overweight people.
It's not the way to go, losing weight shouldn't change who you are as a person. It should just improve the exterior!!
I lost a work mate this way, he became a personal trainer and his attitude changed. Shame, as he was a lovely fella!0 -
I honestly just want to feel pretty again, and be able to wear what ever I want instead of trying to make my fat clothes look good on a fat body... Clothes don't look as good when you go from a small to an xlarge... just saying. And it doesn't matter how much time I spend on my hair, make-up, outfits.. I always look like a fat tub of lazy lard... and I never used to be that way. I'm prior military, I used to pride myself in being able to do 54 push up in 2 minutes, 89 sit-ups in 2 mins, and run 2 miles in 16 min (i'm short so that's fast to me lol). Now, My arms are shaking after 10 push-up... I want to get back to being strong with a tight body...lol
Your pretty now! I understand how you feel though. I have lollipop legs, but I have a belly. So I have a muffin top and baggy legs! I also have celiac disease!
So with trying to lose weight I'm also trying to learn how to cut gluten out of my diet. Been ok, but I gave to be stricter on myself!!!0 -
Well I wanted to lose weight and eat better for health reasons and of course making it easier to shop and feel better about myself.
I workout though and it has made me feel so strong. I deal with depression and anexity and exercise has really helped me fight those feelings. I am so much more confident in myself and my abilities. I have lost 70ish pounds and i'm kicking *kitten*.
I love it and I love how it has made me feel along with the reasons why I started losing weight.0 -
Well I wanted to lose weight and eat better for health reasons and of course making it easier to shop and feel better about myself.
I workout though and it has made me feel so strong. I deal with depression and anexity and exercise has really helped me fight those feelings. I am so much more confident in myself and my abilities. I have lost 70ish pounds and i'm kicking *kitten*.
I love it and I love how it has made me feel along with the reasons why I started losing weight.
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I really dislike people that are overweight and they lose it and look great.
But then comes their attitude of I'm better than you and start putting crap on overweight people.
It's not the way to go, losing weight shouldn't change who you are as a person. It should just improve the exterior!!
I lost a work mate this way, he became a personal trainer and his attitude changed. Shame, as he was a lovely fella!
Losing weight does change you as a person. It completely changes many people - from night to day - inside out and backwards. So many people repress themselves when they are fat and unhealthy and embarassed, and then when they have those shackles removed, they just blossom.
..and they want the same happiness to blossom for the people they are close, love or are friends with.
And when they stop letting people walk all over them, and stop feeding into defeatist or self-deprecating attitudes, and stop taking the lazy way out, and stop making excuses and putting themselves last all the time... the people that were used to seeing them as fearful doormice - well - 90% of the time they balk, and stop being friends with them, and talk about how they are snobby or self-righteous now.
If you lose a lot of weight, and embrace your own destiny, there will always be bitter angry hurtful people you will have to leave behind... as they scream and holler from the rooftops that you think you are better than most people.
When the truth is... 'normal' people dont revolutionize their lives and take control of their fate and jump at the opportunity to risk it all for something great...
So when someone does do that... yeah - it makes them superhuman. Or at least, just technically speaking, better than normal.
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^This!
Great post - and pretty much the same response I wanted to make - yet written more eloquently than I'd have accomplished.0 -
I am feeling the best i have felt in a long time. I am more confident not only cause I think I look better but because I know I can do anything that I set my mind too. I have more energy and I look forward to going in a store and being able to not have to only look in the plus size section. I still have a ways to go but I know I can and will do it. I have not been this small in 7 years and I know this because that was right before I had my daughter.
Good luck and continued success on your journey :flowerforyou:0 -
So many great responses! Thank you everyone.
I'm still trying to figure out exactly what I want to get out of it, don't get me wrong, I have a list of things but apparently I need more??
What you get out of it is personal satisfaction of achieving your goals. If you are losing weight the correct way just look at everything that you can accomplish now. Before I started my mission for health and fitness -- I could not do consistent jumping jacks or push ups or run. Now I can do all those things and run 3.5 miles without stopping.
I am more confident than I ever have been and I'm very happy with all that I've done. You have to put your head in it because if your head isn't in the right place your body never will be. I feel like weight loss is 90% mental.
You can do this! I wish you great success along your journey!
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I lost about 20lbs three years ago and I felt so much more confident in my self. I have put that weight back on and then some now, which is why I started using MFP. I now feel uncomfortable, like I can't hide my rolls. I feel the need to hide my weight. So I decided to give MFP a try and try losing the weight again. I was happier and I felt comfortable with my self when I dropped the pounds before. That is the feeling I want back.0
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Excellent question! I was very athletic until I was 35 and then family and career took greater precedence. I used to love that I could do anything I wanted with my body. I dwindled away the benefits of that lifestyle over the last 15 years and I gained 30 lbs, lost a lot of muscle mass and lost a lot of energy. I agree with some of the posts who state that one of the positive results they have obtained is a greater sense of "control" which for me means greater self-discipline and I now see this manifested in everything I do. Losing weight and getting in shape was/is my way of taking back control over my body that I had relinquished to complacency over the years and this has improved my self-confidence. I have also seen a huge change in my energy level which was a big motivational factor to initially getting in shape because I found it frustrating having little energy. Lastly, I have learned a lot about nutrition since I started using this site. I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted and I took that for granted. I am now eating more wisely and have a consistent training regimen and I think this will have a huge impact on maintaining the lifestyle that I want for the rest of my life.0
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I was very happy before I decided to lose weight so losing weight has only made my life that much better. I feel like I am focusing on me and making the already awesome me more awesome I feel a sense of pride knowing that I am doing this and making so much progress. Every time I have an NSV, lose an inch or see the scale go down I am motivated!! I still have a long way to go but the changes are showing everyday. 0
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