How much did you have to lose before people noticed?

cptino

Remember too, that if people know you are trying to lose weight, some will make a point of saying something as a form of encouragement. But also remember that people who see you more frequently aren't going to notice so much because they are seeing a very gradual change. Don't get upset if nothing is said.... YOU will know you are losing and I bet you are going to be feeling it in your clothes, your energy and your spirit! WTG on the loss thus far!

callipygianchronicle

While I notice the difference, I see myself naked and the only other person who gets to do that is my husband. He has obviously noticed (it doesn’t hurt that I constantly run to him and pull my jeans away from my waist to show him that I’m shrinking). But no one else has noticed. I know from experience that I don’t really look different until I’m under 180 pounds. That is still another 20 pounds or so away, so I’m not surprised no one has had anything to say.

Mairgheal

Once I was past the 4-5 kilo loss, all of a sudden lots of people noticed - especially people I hadn't seen in a bit.
It's such a great boost, all those compliments. I'm a little stuck at the moment, but definitely want more compliments, so I'll keep going! :laugh:

Husbands finds it hard to notice (even though my trousers are hanging off me at the moment), guess he sees me every day, so harder to see the change.

greatescape

For me, the only people that have commented on my weight loss have been the people who know I'm trying to lose weight. However, I have done this whole weight loss thing before and I definitely had a conversation with an old friend who told me that he never commented on it because he didn't know if it was appropriate. I think that some people are just nervous as to how you'll react if they say you look like you lost weight (i.e. well maybe he/she will think that I thought she was FAT before)... you shouldn't let people not commenting get to you. If you FEEL different, that's the most important thing IMO. Being healthy feels incredible! Congrats on your weight loss, 14 lb is an accomplishment!