Worst part about losing weight

moe0303

I know we all usually try to stay positive, but I was wondering what if any bad parts about losing weight are for you guys.

For me, it would be push ups. They used to be so much easier. I used to go till my stomach hit the ground. Now, that doesn't happen until my chest is pretty much on the ground. So it makes each one a lot harder.

What about you guys?

Angellore

All the money I have to spend on new clothes!

fordies

Definitely the money on buying new clothes but I can cope with that if the fat loss continues

relly1008

When you are the only one trying to do it in your house, have to do different meals, and not eating MY SWEETS!!!!!

laxwyo

My wife and I are both participating, so I'm saying, smaller boobs.

saramea

New clothes. I have one pair of jeans left that fit me. Being a law student, mom, and on one military income, I cannot justify spending $30+ for a new pair of jeans. I really wish I had not donated all of my other pre-pregnancy jeans

brittany103

When you are the only one trying to do it in your house, have to do different meals, and not eating MY SWEETS!!!!!

I agree, it's hard eating healthy when everyone around you doesn't pay attention. I went put to eat last night, my boyfriend's meal had 1370 calories not including the whiskey sour he had with it. I was disgusted since I don't eat that much in a day.

Dani_Luers

Do you have free cycle.com where you live? You might look into that and just ask if someone has jeans they are about to donate.

kayleesays

My boobies. Are. Gone.

JustPeachy044

I have parts shrinking I don't want to shrink, but my hubby is being a good sport (he said, "oh well more than a handful's a waste anyway." what a doll!)

And the other is dealing with clothes issues...all my "fat" clothes are getting too big but I have 20 lbs to go, so I'm not ready to spend time and money buying much new stuff right now. I do hit the second-hand stores, might have to look up "free cycle" or whatever that is, thanks for the idea!

omanitshann

Def the having to get new clothes, or having to wear a belt to hold up your baggy jeans. EMBARRASING

sandylion

Yesterday I went through my clothes to get rid of a bunch of stuff that I absolutely can't wear anymore because they just look like bags hanging off of me. 4 of my ultimate favourite shirts I have ever had, and 1 of the best pairs of jeans I've ever had and barely worn are in that bag The beginning is fun because you go 'shopping in your closet' and find all this stuff that you used to love and can't wear anymore. When you pass that phase, your wardrobe starts shrinking again, and it makes me sad

lynheff

Understand the budget crunch but smaller clothes are cheaper! I love, love being able to wear stuff that I like instead of whatever the store had in my size! At 5'1 I can even get stuff in the children's dept--and that definitely saves money. The added bonus for my lazy self is--no hemming! :laugh:

lil_pulp

1. Not even knowing how to shop for clothes anymore. I have no idea if something fits, even when trying it on.

2. The change in identity that has gone along with it has been confusing and, at times, scary. It bewilders me that people don't seem to think that I'm fat anymore (I know I'm not, but I still think I am.).

3. This isn't about weight loss, but it's related: I miss eating whatever I felt like eating whenever I wanted to. I miss eating because I was bored or had time to kill. I miss getting (what I used to think were) great deals on tubs of ice cream and other junk food.

Despite this stuff, though, it's still 100% worthwhile and I'll never regret getting to a healthy weight. The pros outweigh the cons a million times over.

JanetLM73

Having to spend the money on new clothes is bitter sweet, I still have low self esteem most days, squats and lunges :grumble:

lynheff

Yeah. The boobs were the first to go. On the plus side I can wear a sports bra without looking like I am smuggling melons! No more bras with extra wide bands and shoulder cushions! .
For the money thing, I got some fab and almost new,designer jeans for 25c/pair at my neighbor's yard sale! That $150 I saved will go a long way toward replacing any other wardrobe essentials.

laxwyo

And as a dude, there is no bad part about losing weight. Didn't care about clothes then, don't care now. At least I can get a tan without being embarrassed.

heatherterp

it is a very slow process. I want it off NOW. but that is not happening. slow and steady wins the race.

teresadutton

1. Not even knowing how to shop for clothes anymore. I have no idea if something fits, even when trying it on.

2. The change in identity that has gone along with it has been confusing and, at times, scary. It bewilders me that people don't seem to think that I'm fat anymore (I know I'm not, but I still think I am.).

3. This isn't about weight loss, but it's related: I miss eating whatever I felt like eating whenever I wanted to. I miss eating because I was bored or had time to kill. I miss getting (what I used to think were) great deals on tubs of ice cream and other junk food.

Despite this stuff, though, it's still 100% worthwhile and I'll never regret getting to a healthy weight. The pros outweigh the cons a million times over.

All the above...although #2 I am still fat and still have 45 pounds to lose.

McLifterPants

I have to agree with the expense! Not just on new clothes (which is fun except for when it's underwear... dammit I had perfectly good underwear that I bought in December! Come on!) but on things like a decent bathroom scale and a food scale, the increased cost of groceries (anyone else notice that fresh food costs a lot more than dried spaghetti and canned sauce?), gym membership, workout clothes, running shoes... it adds up like crazy! And the longer I stay healthy, the more tools I want to keep it up... I'm just itching to buy a FitBit, a bicycle and some free weights, but goddammit that stuff does not come cheap!

TheDoctorDana

There should be a place on here where people can pass down their clothes to others. A pay-it-forward kind of thing. I would be glad to take anyone's size 16-20 when you skinny out of them I have some 22-28 to pass along too. If anyone needs them, send me a message

McLifterPants

I have parts shrinking I don't want to shrink, but my hubby is being a good sport (he said, "oh well more than a handful's a waste anyway." what a doll!)

And the other is dealing with clothes issues...all my "fat" clothes are getting too big but I have 20 lbs to go, so I'm not ready to spend time and money buying much new stuff right now. I do hit the second-hand stores, might have to look up "free cycle" or whatever that is, thanks for the idea!

My fiance says the exact same thing! So glad he doesn't mind, haha. But yeah, I hate the "interim" clothes thing... I bought $10 jeans at Forever 21 to tide me over because like hell I'm going to spend $50+ on pants I can only wear for a couple months!

snowbike

I now feel the cold! And we are not getting a good summer this year in the UK

I'm pretty shrewd with clothes. we live in relatively posh area in berkshire (im not posh) so the charity shops are gold mines for designer jeans and quality clothes.

My cycling kit is a problem it was all expensive stuff. None of it fits me now.

Momma_Grizz

Feeling the cold again is brutal - especially in our Alberta Winters where some days it's -30 or less. Now, since I lost my 'insulation', I start shivering in the Fall and pull out the long johns way before Winter LOL

yourenotmine

Being noticed because of being thinner, but still being the same old troll on the inside.

I also miss eating without counting.

AlicynH

1. Not even knowing how to shop for clothes anymore. I have no idea if something fits, even when trying it on.

2. The change in identity that has gone along with it has been confusing and, at times, scary. It bewilders me that people don't seem to think that I'm fat anymore (I know I'm not, but I still think I am.).

3. This isn't about weight loss, but it's related: I miss eating whatever I felt like eating whenever I wanted to. I miss eating because I was bored or had time to kill. I miss getting (what I used to think were) great deals on tubs of ice cream and other junk food.

Despite this stuff, though, it's still 100% worthwhile and I'll never regret getting to a healthy weight. The pros outweigh the cons a million times over.

All the above...although #2 I am still fat and still have 45 pounds to lose.

I agree with you on this. Especially #2. I've lost 167 lbs but when I look in the mirror, I still see the fat me looking back. Sadly I have a lot of skin. The arms aren't to bad but the belly is.

ovege

I feel like I get chilled a lot easier. I can actually feel cold!

I have nothing to wear, clothes shopping gives me panic attacks because I have no idea what size to try or what fits.

I wish my husband would join me in being active.

I feel awkward receiving compliments about my weight loss.

Helloitsdan

The hard lesson that the scale lies!
For instance....
You weight yourself on Monday at 135lbs.
You work out and lift heavy and squat like a champ for an hour.
You eat your 1700 cals (20% below TDEE).
The next day you weigh 139lbs.....???????
WTFGLYCOGENWATERRETENTION?!?!?!?
=D

lax75

Do you have free cycle.com where you live? You might look into that and just ask if someone has jeans they are about to donate.

If the clothes that are too big are in good shape, see if there's a consignment shop near you that will take them. That will also get you some $$ to spend on the size you need. Or if you've been itching to de-clutter the house anyway, have a yard sale and sell those too-big items as part of that - again, it will get you a few $$ to spend on the right size, especially if you can join with some friends who want to do the same, so it's a big enough event to attract more buyers.

saramea

Im tall (6ft) so only about 2 stores make jeans that are long enough and are "Affordable" (Target and Old Navy). Ive been scoping out thift stores for months now and have yet to come across my size (now 8T- was 10-12T). Luckily since its summers I will be wearing shorts most of the times. Hopefully by the fall they will have more sales.

Sockimobi

My wife and I are both participating, so I'm saying, smaller boobs.

Don't worry, I'm sure your wife still loves you, even with your smaller boobs.