So far I've lost 32lbs, but...

Alexabarocas

I have to honestly say that I don't see much of a difference in my body except for a bit in my face and my collar bones. I see before and after pictures where girls have lost similar weight and they look DIFFERNT. I know we all carry out weight differently and lose itndifferently as well, but I can't kept but feel like I've not changed physically in looks.

Anyone feel the same or have any words of advice?

DCUMM

Are you doing strength training as well as weight loss? Need that to define muscles. There are a lot of good cicuit training videos or even youtube videos that you can watch using dumbbells.

amfaery

sometimes I feel like I cannot see a difference but people tell me I look different maybe we just can't see it in ourselves

getfitnfab

How tall are you?

I am short, 5'2". 5 to 10 pounds loss equates to a dress size.

Taller you are it will take more weight to lose dress/pant size

Did you take a look at your before pictures?

Did you carry your weight a lot more in the middle, is it diminished.

32 pounds is a lot, 1 pound is 4 sticks of butter.

I am sure you are being hard on yourself, take a good look, you have surely lost in your butt, thighs, boobs?

Hang in there, be proud of your progress, I would love to say I have lost 32 pounds.

Everyone is different, how many people noticed, are you able to be more active, is your eating better?

Sincerely

Alexabarocas

I do do strength training, yes. I could do more, but even with that aside I feel lik32lbs of fat should sho a difference! Ahah

And yes, I think that's the case. My sister tells me I look different, and that's great, but I need to see it myself.

fatty2fabby

take pictures of you from the side, front and back and compare to a picture 32 lbs ago, i didnt notice how much i had lost until looking back on old pictures and putting it next to the new one

Alexabarocas

I'm 5"7 so yeah, taller than you
But I've also noticed that I carry my weight very evenly and lose it just the same. Ive been taking my measurements at Jenny Craig an I'm losing the weight from all over my body, not just n one place. Which is a great thing, but probably why I'm not seeing the loss like I'd like to.
Thanks so much! It means a lot

Alexabarocas

I have one from a year ago where I'm sort of posed on the side, and I think I look way different from there... I hope! :lol

krnlcsf

I totally feel the same. I have lost about 20 lbs and can't really tell the difference by looking. I CAN however tell the difference when I put on certain clothes that used to be much tighter but now are quite baggy... but then the flipside is that I'll put on my jeans and they seem to be just as tight as usual.
People are telling me almost every day that they notice the difference... in my face. I didn't realise my face had been so chubby before! lol
But I figure if SOME clothes fit looser, and many people are commenting on my face looking thinner then there must be SOMETHING changing, and I'm sure you're changing too!

jnfranks72

I know that for me, I have lost about 20 lbs and I cannot see it in the mirror. However, feeling clothes that were snug fit looser is what does it for me! Good luck and CONGRATS - 32lbs is AWESOME!!

danacromwell1

Are your clothes fitting differently even though you can't "see" the changes in your body? How do you feel? I found that I was able to really see a change in myself when I added The 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels to my existing exercise program. It's tough but oh so worth it!

Alexabarocas

As for clothes, yes, they do feel different, some of them. As I think I've lost the most in my upper body, shirts are fitting differently and it's nice, it really it.

And I just started doing the 30 day shred! My poor, poor muscles ahaha. But it makes me feel good.

LCFulmer

Try not to be so hard on yourself; 32lbs is a lot. Good job. Me being 5 ft 2in most of my weight is in the mid section; losing 10lbs since August when I joined MFP (10lb between March-Aug) other people saw the diff before I did. I mainly see it when I put on cloths that I was fitting last year this time and is now too big. Keep up the good work and try not to stress. You'll see it yourself soon enough.

Alexabarocas

Thank you, it means a lot
Maybe I am being too hard on myself, who knows. I ordered some tops in a size smaller than usual so I'll post pics when I get them!

marielladear

hey the first 23lbs I lost, I didn't seeit! But there was change seriously! don't get discouraged by this, you're doing sooooooo amazing! Please, trust your body and just keep going!

AiJahya

I'm 5'8" and have lost 25 lbs. I only see a slight difference, but the biggest difference is in the way I feel. I'm not sluggish or tired anymore. I sleep better. My knees don't constantly hurt. My waist line is noticeably smaller on some days, but on others, I feel pudgy. It's consistently taken me 5lbs. to lose one inch on my waist, and tons of training with that. Don't worry! You'll get there.

RieBerg

If you have a lot to lose, you aren't going to see a difference until you lose more. Really heavy people don't ever look pregnant for this reason. It also could just be you being self conscious. You should show us before and afters and get a non-biased oppinion.

GorillaNJ

Do people comment to you about weight loss? I know I did not hear anyone say much to me until I got to about the 40lbs loss. But I am sure there are differences in how you feel and look. Often we are our harshest critics.

NeuroticVirgo

I had to lose almost 50lbs before I saw a difference. I think it just depends on each person.

I also think the paper towel theory is right. The closer you are to your goal weight, the more obvious 10 lbs lost looks etc.

The first time I got a compliment though wasn't until I bought some new clothes (that were a big more form fitting and not so baggy/stretchy)....so maybe check out your wardrobe, are all your clothes hanging on you covering up all your hard work?

KriscoOil

I think we are alawys more critical of ourselves! 32lbs is a great accomplishment and others around you see it! Don't get discouraged...you will start to notice the difference yourself. Hang in there!

Alexabarocas

I do think my height plays a big role in how much my weight shows. I've lost 11.5 inches from all around o I know e weight s coming off, but I probably want to see a big change haha. How would I post pictures?

And thanks for the encouragement everyone, it helps a lot.

GorillaNJ

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/104076-posting-pictures-on-the-boards-tutorial

how to post pictures

Alexabarocas

Thanks! Will do

H_Factor

You are doing so GREAT. I hear what you're saying about seeing a change. Sometimes we are the hardest on ourselves. I've lost 68 pounds so far this year. I know there are obvious changes, but sometimes I still focus on the remaining pockets of fat that I want to get rid of. Other folks see the changes in me more than I do sometimes. However, sometimes I consciously don't let myself be so hard on myself and I see myself differently. In short, don't be so hard on yourself. Others are noticing greatness. The numbers reflect greatness so far. Its a journey and it will take time to reach your total goal, but don't be so hard on yourself everyday of the journey. be fierce for sure.