Lost weight? What else has changed?

Bound4Kona

So you lost some weight. Maybe a little...maybe a lot, either way congrats. But other than the physical transformation, have you noticed anything else change?

Perhaps you've noticed people are nicer (or meaner) to you. Are you more talkative, do you have a bit more swagger, are you even more shy that you use to be? Other than your waist line...what's the skinny on the new you?

Go! :bigsmile:

seltzermint555

For me a lot of things are the same. I've always been pretty confident, talkative, friendly, etc. I never hated myself for being large even when I was morbidly obese. But some things have changed, for sure...

~I fit into the world better (seats, bath tubs, booths, amusement park rides) so that is never a concern anymore.

~Women seem more interested in getting to know me. In the past, if my friends introduced me to their friends it was usually "oh hello" and that's it...now they're showing a lot more interest and inviting me places and introducing me to more people. It is a very noticeable difference.

~Random men call me names like sweetie and babe. That's not a positive for me, but whatever.

~I don't fuss with my clothes and fidget as much out of self-consciousness.

~I am not deathly afraid of photos from events I've attended or when my husband snaps a pic of me on a trip. This is still a tiny issue for me but it's getting much better, I used to hate 95% of photos with me in them and now it's maybe 10% I really dislike.

~In the workplace, I feel that people just expect me to be smart & competent (which I am) and I see that before, I was on the receiving end of a lot of pity kindness for many years. I attribute that now to my being fatter in the past. I find it very weird.

~I still like to look nice, but I don't put as much emphasis on a perfectly matching outfit, bag, shoes, etc as I did when I was heavier. I'm also more comfortable in newer, sometimes "younger" styles than before.

DanniB423

No more "ELBOW ACTION" on my shirt before I put it on.. Ya know when you put your elbows in the bottom to stretch it just a littttlleeee bit.. No longer necessary.

seltzermint555

No more "ELBOW ACTION" on my shirt before I put it on.. Ya know when you put your elbows in the bottom to stretch it just a littttlleeee bit.. No longer necessary.

I totally get this. I had been doing that w/ certain shirts/tops since I was 15 years old and it's weird not to have to now.

_lyndseybrooke_

I find I'm getting less attention from men (I'm married, so it doesn't matter) and more dirty looks from women. Can't really decide what that means...

Aside from that, my clothes fit better, I'm more confident, I'm stronger, and I feel pretty dang good.

BigT555

-confidence is up
-less tired all the time
-less sweaty all the time
-more sexy all the time

i can also no longer do the truffle shuffle, not sure if thats good or bad....

ehodgdend4

Well clothes that didn't really fit well now fit good, but mostly now I'm swimming in my clothes that I normally wear

People look at me differently, some use to think that since i was fat and huge that i was a push over now, They think that i might actually do something to them

Women notice me more, I have more confidence in myself and i feel better too most of all

amberj32

i can also no longer do the truffle shuffle, not sure if thats good or bad....

LOL... That's good.

JoshD8705

At just 21lbs, so far.

1. I fit imto the booth at waffle house again.
2. People at the gym approach me more often. (Kinda good, kinda bad) No one wants to be interrupted during a set, or stopped for to long while completing a circuit.
3. I can touch my toes again. I was surprised I even lost that ability apparently it happened within that 21lbs.

jmcdonald2011

physically not a lot, but my confidence level and how I care about my appearance has improved. I bartend part-time. and I used to have that 40 year old "mom" look about me. but twice this week I have been hit on. sure one was a drunk guy and the other a very drunk woman. but still I got hit on

AubrieJo328

I smile all the time now.

DanniB423

I smile all the time now.

GOOD one!:happy: :flowerforyou:

jdhcm2006

Nothing has really changed for me confidence wise. I've always been confident and I've always found myself to be a pretty (thanks in large part of my family for always making me feel valued). The difference for me is that I find myself doing more window shopping. I never liked shopping for clothes, but now I do not mind it as much.

I'm going on vacation in 2 weeks and I am considering wearing a 2 piece. Never would have even entertained that thought 6 months ago.

People still treat me the same, I've always gotten compliments on my face (smile, hair, etc), but the difference now is that people act like I've lost 600 pounds. "You lost SO MUCH WEIGHT" immediately follwed by "Not that you were big before" LOL it always makes me laugh.

I'm also not more outgoing. I don't actively seek attention or new relationships, I'm very much an introvert who knows how to fake being an extrovert.

seltzermint555

Someone mentioned being less sweaty...that is a good one, I notice that when I do get hot & sweaty it take a LOT less time for me to cool off and feel normal again. In the past, if I got overheated (on a trip or outing for example) there was really no way to look and feel presentable again without a shower. I was visibly red, hot, and gross looking and felt disgusting - and now I'm fine after a drink of water and a few minutes in the A/C.

Speaking of A/C, our rental home has had broken A/C for 2 weeks (a part being ordered to repair it) and my husband and I have been fine. We just sleep with a lighter blanket and the fan on, and don't hang out too much in the kitchen after using the oven. We live in hot, humid area (during this time of year) and a few years ago I probably would have been so uncomfortable without A/C that I would have gone to a hotel or friend/family member's house.

Holly_Roman_Empire

Not many visible changes since I only lost a few pounds, but being more fit has its advantages:

1) I don't need any help carrying anything heavy.

2) Sex is better.

3) People are often amazed at how many flights of stairs I do in a day.

4) Did I mention the sex is better?

Everburg16

Ready for TMI?

My sex drive is through the roof.

Before, I had absolutely NO sex drive - things are a lot better now.

ew_david

Well, I'm single now.

BlueBombers

I'm not as b!tchy as I used to be :smokin:

JustSomeEm

Totally in. I love these threads, thanks for posting, OP!

Not only do I feel better in my clothes, I feel better OUT of them. Regarding AC? I'm FREEZING! ALL THE DARN TIME!!! I'm the idiot in the corner with a sweater on, shivering when it's 90 degrees out. LOL! But I'll take it. The sweaters I'm wearing now are WAY cuter than the floaty shirts I wore when I was heavier.

I'm noticing that people are much more friendly with me now. Which is odd, since I'm always smiling and friendly with others.

kaseyr1505

I've noticed that I don't look down as much, and I like to go shopping a lot more. When I get in the dressing room, I don't have a sense of dread. I've also noticed that the parts of me I didn't like, aren't as bad as I thought. My skin cleared up. I get hit on more, which is kinda weird. I don't take up as much space, so I don't feel self conscious. I don't mind taking pictures. I feel like being a lot more social. I don't dread going for walks/jogs. I feel like I'm happier, not because a number, or a size, but just because.

ravenstar25

Nothing.

sheenarama

I no longer shy away from the camera. I used to hate pics of myself and delete all.

jdhcm2006

My thighs aren't touching the steering wheel anymore. I can get into my car a lot more comfortably.

I'm not huffing and puffing while walking up a flight of steps.

denitahawkins

A lot has changed:
- I Don't drink anymore (7 months sober - w00t!)
- I look in the mirror - or any reflective surface for that matter - all the time to see if I still look the same. (still getting used to this body)
- I take up a lot less space
- I'm a lot more body aware and self-conscious
-I tend to make more eye contact
- I want my clothes to fit and show off my figure
- I enjoy selfies...too much.
- If stuff needs to get done, I don't make excuses, I just do it.
-I am more faith-centered and less me-centered
- I am not a victim anymore

Nedra19455

I feel cuter and I'm more interested in buying clothes. Trying on clothes in general is a fun process, rather than a disappointment. I also feel flirtier and it seems like people notice me more. I was at the grocery store the other day and three different employees asked if I needed help, which was not wholly unusual, but definitely more than usual. It wasn't like the store wasn't busy. Then a young guy came up and asked me if I needed any help while I was looking at cucumbers. I reflexively answered that I was fine, but when I turned around, I saw that the guy wasn't an employee!

AsaThorsWoman

Ready for TMI?

My sex drive is through the roof.

Before, I had absolutely NO sex drive - things are a lot better now.

^^ This.

I used to hate shopping for clothes, now I LOVE it.

Also, unhappy women, especially married women, especially especially unhappy married women, hate me for existing again.

Better job situation.

Better relationship situation.

Cleaner house.

Better looking, better organized wardrobe.

Cleaner house.

Less of a social life.

Far better off financially.

When I post a selfie, instead of just my mom liking it, I get dozens of likes, even some heartfelt compliments.

Speaking of social media, I no longer have to sift through hundred of pics so a bunch of chins are hidden by the camera angle, I can just post whatever or not freak out when I'm tagged in a photo I didn't know was taken.

Basically, the physical health, the mental health, the spiritual health, it's all connected.

It's all only as strong as your weakest point, and physical health was my weakest point.

When I got myself into shape, my whole life followed suit.

spirit095

I fit better in clothes now, I feel more healthy and strong, I'm a good example for my friends, and I think I'm starting to look pretty awesome. I don't get really get catty comments or stares because I don't discuss my weight loss with people.

denitahawkins

^^^ ALLLLL OF THIS! Kudos to you!:flowerforyou:

madhatter2013

i can also no longer do the truffle shuffle, not sure if thats good or bad....

He's got the same problem

madhatter2013

Ready for TMI?

My sex drive is through the roof.

Before, I had absolutely NO sex drive - things are a lot better now.

^^ This.

I used to hate shopping for clothes, now I LOVE it.

Also, unhappy women, especially married women, especially especially unhappy married women, hate me for existing again.

Better job situation.

Better relationship situation.

Cleaner house.

Better looking, better organized wardrobe.

Cleaner house.

Less of a social life.

Far better off financially.

When I post a selfie, instead of just my mom liking it, I get dozens of likes, even some heartfelt compliments.

Speaking of social media, I no longer have to sift through hundred of pics so a bunch of chins are hidden by the camera angle, I can just post whatever or not freak out when I'm tagged in a photo I didn't know was taken.

Basically, the physical health, the mental health, the spiritual health, it's all connected.

It's all only as strong as your weakest point, and physical health was my weakest point.

When I got myself into shape, my whole life followed suit.

Did she mention she has a cleaner house now? LOL

brookielaw

Confidence is high. Repeat. Confidence is high.

I can fit into booths, I'm farther away from the steering wheel. My office chair and theater seats got bigger.
People are indeed friendlier, including at the gym.
I hold my head high and strut.
I wear less make-up.
I DO a lot more stuff, sleeping less and moving more.
I'm less self-conscious (don't get me wrong, I said "less" not "not self-conscious"). Sure I have some loose skin but I rock it.
I'm willing to be seen in public in my workout clothes if necessary.
I've become more adventurous. Rappelling down an office building? Triathlons? Skydiving? Sure! I'm in! What's next?
I notice the cold a lot more and I'm cold often. I hope this stays because South Texas summer is coming.
I notice my bones at odd times, like when I sit, or lay on my side and my knees touch.
My skin looks awesome.
I'm a lot more open. When people ask how I've done it, what size I'm wearing, what size I was, I'll answer.
It's far easier to find cute clothes at this size.
I get hit on/checked out a lot more.
For the first time in my life, I actually like pictures of me.
I'm happier and healthier. I'm proud of who I am becoming.