Funny things you notice as you lose weight

Ke22yB

I can pack all my clothes for my vacation now and still have room in suitcase. Much smaller clothes take up alot less space. We ship most of our clothes ahead and box was 44 pounds roughly same number of clothes shipped 3 years ago 57 pounds

ravenrxx

I don't get out of breath as easy.
I'm more happier, and more full of energy.
I'll start acting like my crazy self or start dancing out of no where & in front of people, without feeling embarrassed.
I'm starting to be the "me" I've always wanted to be.
I have more self confidence, and more self esteem.

SWilkins75

I dance with my 2 yr old daughter more than ever now

rudimae

I thought I found a growth between my neck and chest. Turns out, it's just my collar bone! It isn't sticking out yet, but I can now feel them...and if I turn in just the right way, I get a glimpse!

MsTonyaRenee

Hip bones and no more cankles

vanillarama

Shaving my armpits became harder once I had more 'pits' that weren't just filled out with fat! I'll take it, though

I also dropped a shoe size. We won't even discuss my chest though

AllTehBeers

I can pack all my clothes for my vacation now and still have room in suitcase. Much smaller clothes take up alot less space. We ship most of our clothes ahead and box was 44 pounds roughly same number of clothes shipped 3 years ago 57 pounds

This. I've not bought any new clothes yet but one thing I'm looking forward to is being able to pack everything in a duffle.

quiltingducky

I can drive my car without the steering wheel rubbing my stomach and I can sit in the driver seat and pick stuff up out of my floorboard

This is one of my biggest pet peeves - the darn steering wheel! I can't wait for the belly to get smaller so I have more room in the car. Thanks for posting - i't nice knowing I am not alone on this one.

AlexandraLynch

I danced in a corset laced to two inches. Sweat like a horse, but I wasn't out of breath from it at all, and felt pretty good. (Then in a whoosh I realized I needed to eat something before I fell over, as my blood sugar crashed, but oh well....) I'm going to wear my corset more often!

Love_flowers

My friends and family calling me beautifull now instead of just 'gracefull' :blushing:

sgthaggard

I thought I found a growth between my neck and chest. Turns out, it's just my collar bone!

:laugh:

I'm unwilling to buy a whole new summer wardrobe at the end of the season (a whole lot can happen before next June) so I had to buy a belt to keep my shorts from pooling around my ankles. Somewhere in the past few months, I misplaced my *kitten*.

SWilkins75

This a pg rated thread?? lol

miracle4me

I was laying in bed recently on my Tummy reading my computer. My hubby comes in to have me check out ebay auction. He laid half his body his legs on his part of the bed and used his elbow to prop up his upper torso of his body using my rear end to support himself with his elbow. The weight of his elbow digging into me actually hurt me and I said "ouch" and he said "what has happened to my cushy rear end pillow its gone! He said "I have leaned my elbow and laid like this before to look at your computer and I use to be able to see the computer screen and now I can't see it like I did before.He laughed and said "His cushy pillow was gone" He had to sit up to look at the computer. He is always commenting the size of my hips have gone down in inches a lot. I liked the size of my hips before and so did he. I would have preferred the fat leaving first in other more critical areas of my body like Tummy, thighs. OH well I am just grateful the excess inches are leaving. This is my NSV that I have noticed and it has only been 20 lbs I have a long way to go yet and reading the comments posted here is encouraging.

InezRny

I feel taller! how the heck is that possible. It's almost as if someone pulled me straight up and others have started to take notice at that. The towel also wraps around better like some have mentioned, and my feet have shrunk! My shoes are all loose now and I LOVE MY SHOES!

Usakoneko

Rollercoaster seats! I don't feel like I'm stuffing myself into them anymore (unless I ride a kiddie ride, which is a whole different story XD)!

juliedee6

Lacing up my shoes without having to expell all my breath and then holding it.

OlsenG318

So I just started to lose weight a couple months ago. I wasnt even fitting inside my bigest pants that I had just bought at the time (size 36's). 2 months later, my 36's are starting to be a bit loose to the point where my pants bunch up (a little) when I put on the belt. Cant wait to be back in my 32's.

^THIS^

Doing my best to get back to square pants (32x32)

banks89202

smaller bra ? lol!!

PatWasHere

When taking my pants off, I don't have to undo my pant button anymore. Just undo the belt and they all fall right off!

Ozmate

Being able to tie my shoelaces without losing my breath from being constricted!

NavyKnightAh13

Having people not recognize me, and or having to take a second glance saying "is that really you?" and thats even after having a child, seven months ago :happy:

beekuzz

bump for later. I'm still ROFL about the chair. :laugh:

supertracylynn

Walking my kids to/from school and being able to power walk that dang hill (when I tried to run it, it kicked my shin and laughed at me).

Random things bouncing off my butt instead of thudding against it. (usually a child's head because they weren't paying attention and I stopped moving forward).

Being able to effectively parent because my kiddies know that I can follow through with whatever I say I'm going to do. ("Don't make me carry you through this restaurant!!" or "I can always carry you by your ankles if you don't want to walk :devil:")

Not only being able to tie my shoes without holding my breath... but being able to pull them up next to me to tie them while carrying a conversation, being flexible like I was when I was in elementary school, and being able to shave my legs quickly while balancing on one foot - and no longer having to make a mental note to shave my calf muscles differently than I did for the first 25 years of my life.
DO IT / TO IT!

megsmom2

At work I'm standing right up to the table and working close to my body now instead have of having to stand back a bit because there was too much belly in the way. Ive had to readjust my stance at a cutting board...and it's easier on my back!

Laddiegirl

I look down and see my boobs and then my feet. No more belly sticking out!

I also took the bra extender out of my bra. For me having to use that was the most embarrasing thing. Now its gone!

My socks no longer leave red rings around my ankles at the end of the day!

My work shirts are way too big and even my boss noticed (unfortunately our company only allots you 3 per year and you cannot buy additional ones so I either have to dust off my sewing skills to take them in or have to wait till Dec. to stop wearing tents to work!).

Replacing the way too big clothing in my closet with the clothes I used to wear 3 years ago that were too small/tight and hidden away in my suitcase for "someday, oneday"!

KenDubya74

Being able to fit in a booth at a restaurant again.
Keep having to add more holes to my belt to keep my pants up.
No longer have to struggle to get out of a chair.
Tons more energy...stamina/endurance
Sex drive through the roof (my poor wife haha)
People asking how are you losing it.
The steering wheel is back to its original position!
Can easily bend over and tie my shoes without fighting to breathe.
More space on my side of the bed!
Im sure there's alot more Im forgetting...

karen0214

Easier fit into the airplane seat and the seatbelt actually needed to be tightened a tiny bit. What a releif, because when I flew a few months ago I almost couldn't get the seatbelt buckled. I was amazed at the difference since I've only lost 12 lbs.

Casey45

Love these comments! what a good topic.

I feel taller! how the heck is that possible.

Me too!!! I realized I was surprised when I'd see my reflection in mirrors and shop windows when I glance over while walking by. Who is that woman? My mom? I seemed so much taller. Maybe my posture is better, but I think most of it is that since there is less of me horizontally, the vertical is emphasized.

Certainly didn't expect a dissonance between my new reflection and the my self-image! Also, my wrist, knees and elbows are smaller when I cup them in my hand.

Haven't seen this one here yet: my bra size has gone down - from 38C to 36B. I like looking less chesty, but I'm sad to see how small my girls are getting! Oh well, less to jiggle when I run! :laugh: Now, what do I do with the old bras that still have life in them? I guess I could try adjusting the straps - sew them shorter. Then there are the 7 pairs of undies that are far from too worn, yet really hang on me. (And the my new replacements undies are so cute and so much smaller! What do I do with old ones. I hate to throw them away, but really, you can't donate them can you.?

It takes longer to shop for clothes: One reason: I care more about how I look so I take longer making sure the look is good when I try clothes on. But more time consuming while shopping is trying to figure out what size I am now! Kinda frustrating. I have to take three or more sizes of a given article of clothing.

My hair, nails, skin, face all look better now - I chalk it up to better nutrition and drinking more water. My feet are the exception. All the running, stair climbing and walking I've been doing has generated quite the set of calluses. I don't bother to try and get rid of them though. They protect me from blisters when I work out.

Been doing lots more legg strengthening workouts. The other day I had to get up off my chair in a hurry for somthing and goodness, felt as if I was nearly launching myself into space! Or at least up to the ceiling!

This is a fun list to make. Looking forward to seeing more from others.

Maurice1966

Being able to tie my shoelaces without losing my breath from being constricted!

^^^This

slkehl

My mom has stopped making passive aggressive comments about my weight.