Unexpected costs of losing weight

kidakiwi04

Now I expected the usual... You know higher food bill, new shoes, new clothes, gym membership, and exercise equipment. No one said changing over a decade of bad habits would easy or cheap. However never in a million years did I think to add TOILET PAPER to the list. This maybe TMI but since I'm drinking a minimum of 100 oz a day I pee like 50 times a day and more fiber has me going more regularly. Hence the reason I have to go out and buy more TP. :laugh:

What are some of the unexpected costs have you experienced? So I know what surprises to expect.

silkysly

...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

jennys11

...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

I hate when people do that! I had my mom say, "You'll never be that skinny" - really mom? Thanks for saying "never" as I will prove you wrong. Why are people so negative? Oh wait, they are jealous.

budhandy

...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

Scew them your doing a amazing job!

kidakiwi04

...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)bo

Scew them your doing a amazing job!

This time 2!! Forget about them.

silkysly

Seriously.., you would think you would get encouragement, but NOT one person has said one positive thing to me. It makes me focus harder on myself in a defiant way I guess.

Good luck to everyone who tries to better themself!!!

I always say..., “If it’s important, you’ll find a way; If it isn’t you’ll find an excuse!”

tltincher

LOL!!

stormieweather

All these new clothes that keep getting bigger and bigger. I have to keep going out and buying new ones.

I just realized today that I have a brand new pair of jeans sitting here that need to be hemmed, but ummm...they're too big now. So that was a total waste of $$.

mdj1501

:embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: Yes, I too have noticed increase in the TP dept! :laugh:

XXXMinnieXXX

My engagement ring is too big. The ring store said it needs sizing down 6 sizes and the ring can only go 3 so I need a new one. No point yet though until I loose the weight that I have left as it will be too big again. X

rlv2680

finding the perfect HRM
my new obesession for cute sports bras
tanning and highlights to put my new look togther

leannems

I hear you on the TP! Although I will say - I'm at roughly 96 ounces of water a day, and the more days in a row I hit that level, my pee frequency decreases. Right now it's down to once per 32 ounces for the first bottles, more for the second two bottles. Huh - that's weird.

The cost of eating out has gone up. I eat out less frequently, but when I do eat out, it seems like I'm ordering more expensive things to keep it healthy (like an app, soup and salad, as opposed to a sandwich with french fries, or an entree with double veggies). I cannot believe how much more expensive it is to eat out when you're more selective!

kaetra

Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:

Hbumgar0

Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:

haha i love this

silkysly

Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:

haha i love this

(me too!)

XXXMinnieXXX

Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:

haha i love this

(me too!)

Ha ha. I still can't reach them! Maybe come summer? X

Escarda

...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

I hate when people do that! I had my mom say, "You'll never be that skinny" - really mom? Thanks for saying "never" as I will prove you wrong. Why are people so negative? Oh wait, they are jealous.

Grr iv had people tell me that! It is upsetting..

Lunajen

One tip i can give you that i'm doing is shopping at thrift stores. Especially for pants while i'm going through the size changes. That way i'm not spending a crazy amount of money on clothes that won't fit me in a few months/weeks. What's $5'-$10 here and there, at least until i hit my goal size.
That is if you don't mind wearing something used.

BodyFuel

Nice quote!

You look great! It is not easy to take good care of yourself because it take lots of will power and dedication. I have to believe that other people take the anger that they have at themselves for not being dedicated out on those who are. Keep up the great work!

beckajw

My engagement ring is too big. The ring store said it needs sizing down 6 sizes and the ring can only go 3 so I need a new one. No point yet though until I loose the weight that I have left as it will be too big again. X

^^This. Well, not exactly. I kept the same ring, but did have to pay to have it sized down.

DiannaMoorer

One tip i can give you that I'm doing is shopping at thrift stores. Especially for pants while I'm going through the size changes. That way I'm not spending a crazy amount of money on clothes that won't fit me in a few months/weeks. What's $5'-$10 here and there, at least until i hit my goal size.
That is if you don't mind wearing something used.
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That is a good idea! I need some new clothes soon. I'm not going to have anything to wear to work.

pinkminy

well I think new bras is my big cost at the moment, my boobs have gotten smaller. LOL
But I have saved money by not bying so much food I dont buy stuff like take aways, pastries, sweets and biscuts, and I dont buy as much alcohol. and I can fit back into some of old stuff.

silkysly

One tip i can give you that i'm doing is shopping at thrift stores. Especially for pants while i'm going through the size changes. That way i'm not spending a crazy amount of money on clothes that won't fit me in a few months/weeks. What's $5'-$10 here and there, at least until i hit my goal size.
That is if you don't mind wearing something used.

Goodwill Rules!!!

ball858

All these new clothes that keep getting bigger and bigger. I have to keep going out and buying new ones.

I just realized today that I have a brand new pair of jeans sitting here that need to be hemmed, but ummm...they're too big now. So that was a total waste of $$.

Knowing that I am not at my goal yet I buy most of my clothes from charity shops etc.. and cheap shops like primark and peacocks

HeatherR930

Oh my gosh, it has cost me so much money!
*CLOTHES...I only bought enough to get by as I went down in sizes, but I bet I spent a few hundred! And now I have only a couple pairs of work pants, 1 pair of jeans, a few shirts, etc. that fit...I will have to buy it little by little & build a wardrobe over time because I just don't have the money to buy what I need at one time!!!
*Exercise gear: running shoes, zumba shoes, HRM, workout clothes, sports bras, new workout clothes & sports bras as I got smaller, Zumba toning sticks, Ipod arm band, lots more small things that add up!
*Food: protein shakes, much more frequent grocery trips to stock up on produce, try to buy organic on some things when I can, & low-fat varieties of breads, tortillas, granola, cheese, etc. are often more expensive!
*Laundry: I do twice as much now that I have to wash the regular clothes I wore that day & the workout clothes of the day, AND I don't have as many clothes, so I have to make sure I have clean work clothes or workout clothes to wear the next day!!
*Gym membership: $60/month for myself & hubby...he is about to have a personal trainer too...no idea how we will make this work but it is needed!
*Time: I know the workout time has taken away from other things (doing the work I need to be doing at home- to our house & stuff for my job)

So yes, it has cost way more money than I thought, but it is SO worth it. I will do what it takes to make sure we get & stay healthy in this house!!!

Lolli1986

a wii. haha. and now that I have recovered and can move my legs again, a zumba game since i have a wii. it's a tough life.

hellraisedfire

my work pants don't fit anymore! which is a plus but I work 4-6 days a week and I already hate shopping for fancy slacks enough as it is!

CuteAndCurvy83

well I think new bras is my big cost at the moment, my boobs have gotten smaller. LOL
But I have saved money by not bying so much food I dont buy stuff like take aways, pastries, sweets and biscuts, and I dont buy as much alcohol. and I can fit back into some of old stuff.

This is why I bought sports bras. Don't have to buy new ones as often.

javajunki

All these new clothes that keep getting bigger and bigger. I have to keep going out and buying new ones.

I just realized today that I have a brand new pair of jeans sitting here that need to be hemmed, but ummm...they're too big now. So that was a total waste of $$.

Even without a receipt some places will let you trade for like item, if they haven't been worn and they still carry the style.
I know one woman who picked up several pair of new kids jeans at a garage sale (with the <store brand> tags still on them) but the wrong size for her boys, and traded them in at the store for the right size. The store resold them so no loss for them.

Vyshness8699

...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

Agreed ppl tell me this all the time but i dnt listen : )

silkysly

Thank you..., I needed this thread. It put a smile on my face!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!