Funny things you notice as you lose weight

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  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    It was hard to keep my shirt tucked in at work today. I'd stretch my arms over my head and out popped the polo shirt. When I started MFP back in January I was squeezing into 40 waist pants. Now the 36s I wear are loose and I am hitting the last hole on the new set of belts I bought over the summer.
  • roguestates
    roguestates Posts: 223
    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.

    Lol, as a short person, I hope this is true for me, too! I used to be 5'2'' but then the doctor took that away from me when she remeasured me as 5'1.75... I want that .25" back! Good posture will be easier when there's not so much weight on my back.
  • jpohoney
    jpohoney Posts: 66 Member
    bumping for later, I have to go to bed
  • AlphamaleBAMF
    AlphamaleBAMF Posts: 373 Member
    Women actually talk to me. And they like me ALOT.

    It freaks me out. But at the same time it's awesome.
  • oosaah
    oosaah Posts: 53 Member
    My mom has stopped making passive aggressive comments about my weight.

    YES. Exactly. That's my biggest motivation, sadly enough.
  • painauxraisin
    painauxraisin Posts: 299 Member
    I cannot seem to keep a napkin on my lap. That tummy was awful handy for tucking a napkin under while I was eating.



    That's funny!! Well done you!!
  • Pandy1962
    Pandy1962 Posts: 105 Member
    I can now stand nearer to my kitchen worktop which means I can close my kitchen window as I can now reach the catch without having to go outside and push it shut first. :bigsmile: Being only 4 ft 10 and a bit, that was a really big deal to me :smile:
  • RainHoward
    RainHoward Posts: 1,599 Member
    This dangly thing between my legs and 20, yes, I counted them, 20 protuberant objects at the bottom of my legs. What are those things?
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I have ribs! And abs!!!
  • Pandy1962
    Pandy1962 Posts: 105 Member
    Someone told me they were feet with toes :noway: but I think they are lying, dont know about the dangly thing though :bigsmile:
  • Kim55555
    Kim55555 Posts: 987 Member
    It hurts sometimes when doing a hip & shoulder (footy). I don't have any padding anymore & I can feel it in the ribs. Also if I bump into things on my side it really digs into me. 33 kg heavier I had safety padding
  • SilverOnTheTree
    SilverOnTheTree Posts: 102 Member
    Someone told me they were feet with toes :noway: but I think they are lying, dont know about the dangly thing though :bigsmile:

    TWENTY toes? Gosh.

    My ribcage has lost its padding and jolts against my elbow when I'm lazing around in bed. Feels weird.
  • Tank_Girl
    Tank_Girl Posts: 372 Member
    Great thread, I was becomeing a little demotivated but im going cycling now
  • Arexxx
    Arexxx Posts: 486 Member
    Sex is better now
  • chrissy198727
    chrissy198727 Posts: 75 Member
    My thighs are shaping, and my muscle is sticking out a bit when I stand up. It is weird, like the fat around that area has shifted.
  • Yani51
    Yani51 Posts: 48 Member
    I have dropped 15 kg (33lb) and one shoe size.
    It never crossed my mind that this would happen and I'm surprised how much my feet have shrunk. I see others have replied with similar experiences so I guess it is normal.
  • floridachikk
    floridachikk Posts: 41 Member
    I have gained a really strange excessive confidence and pride in my body that was completely unexpected this early on. I even wore a BIKINI to the beach. ! When I absolutely know I probably shouldn't just yet. hahah I didn't care, though, because I'm already looking so much better than I was. I couldn't help myself, I was just overcome! :D
  • ejha77
    ejha77 Posts: 63
    I've never been very overweight, but I have lost quite a lot of weight recently. It's kind of sad and kind of funny I suppose, but people (mostly men) are much nicer to me now, and more attentive. The shallowness is a bit hard to take.
  • alzaman5925
    alzaman5925 Posts: 64 Member
    My wrist watch now spins around my wrist very loosely, despite my using the very last hole. I'm going to have to poke a new hole into the strap soon. It's funny because my wrists have always been the skinniest part of me... I don't know I even had any fat to lose from there!
  • ForTheSmile
    ForTheSmile Posts: 89 Member
    I cannot seem to keep a napkin on my lap. That tummy was awful handy for tucking a napkin under while I was eating.

    This made me laugh so hard! My sister and I always say that our tummies are like third hands to help out with stuff. I deliver newspapers and regularly use my stomach to hold the door of the racks open. Can't wait for the day when I won't be able to do that anymore!
  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
    Not funny as such but made me laugh. My Mum gave me a pair of her old trousers in what she thought was my regular size, when I tried them on they would'nt go over my thighs! I was so upset- I must have gained weight!

    Then I checked and they were actually a size too small for me. Phew! The great thing is they fit me now.
  • HunterKiller_wechange
    HunterKiller_wechange Posts: 369 Member
    its nice now to be able to look down now and see my willy instead of my beer belly! :smile:
  • lkcuts
    lkcuts Posts: 224
    I can fit in a restaurant booth now.

    I can stand up and walk right away without stabilizing myself.

    My chair only yells ouch now, it use to yell for the love of , get out get out.

    People you know pay more attention to you, like you figured out the world was round.

    My favorite is, you didn't do this by hard work, whats your secret.

    WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FUNNY MOMENTS?

    Loved the chair comment!! too funny! As far as fitting in the booths at a resturant,its kinda ironic they sell mostly food that makes you fat to begin with and discriminate by putting in booths that your belly hangs over to fit in..I guess with a napkin tucked, it keeps the food in place when it doesn't hit your mouth. Loved this! Thanks for the chuckle
  • ShaunaLaNee
    ShaunaLaNee Posts: 188 Member
    1) My shoes are too big ( how in the hell does that happen)
    2) Bath Towels wrap normally
    3)Guys flirt ( which makes me uncomfortable)
    4)I don't see any difference in the mirror but everyone around me does
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    people at work like that I have high energy levels...
  • aallegri
    aallegri Posts: 41
    The airplane and train seats are getting bigger! :laugh:

    And it's just easier to bend down and touch my toes....

    Great topic, thanks for posting!

    Good luck everyone...
  • Voncreepy2
    Voncreepy2 Posts: 1,450 Member
    I can see the tendons in my feet!!! Forgot they were there!!!
  • Chrisswa
    Chrisswa Posts: 71
    i have only just started but clothes getting looser, feeling lighter and feeling in control for the first time ever
  • TheArmadillo
    TheArmadillo Posts: 299 Member
    feeling the cold - I was always hot before, but now have had to invest in things like coats :noway:

    huge reduction on aches and pains that I had got so used to I didn't really notice until now I don't have them as much

    huge amounts of energy

    how much easier everything is

    how loose my joints and muscles feel even after a good workout compared to before.
  • AstyPasty
    AstyPasty Posts: 70 Member
    Love this thread - very motivating!

    I can paint my toe-nails without holding my breath between toes! I'm sure there are others as well.

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