Things they never tell you about weight loss

lauren3101

Since losing weight, I’ve noticed a number of changes that had never even occurred to me may happen:

Sleep is much less disturbed and I find I have a full 7-8 hours now rather than repeatedly waking up.
I used to be ill all the time – now in the unlikely event that I do catch a cold, I’m over it in a day or two.
If I eat a take-away, I can now taste the fat and grease in things I used to eat all the time without noticing. It’s horrible. (most of the time :laugh:)
I’m cold. ALL the time.
My body can’t handle binges any more. I used to be a compulsive binger, and now on the odd occasion I slip up, I get AWFUL stomach pains only an hour later.
Rather than buy new jeans like I’d hoped, the first thing I had to change was my ring size. :laugh:

Anyone else noticed anything you weren’t expecting?

misjer

I am cold all the time too. I've had to get a little plastic piece to help keep my rings on my hands. I agree with the grease thing. You can definitely now taste the difference and it won't agree with you.

ReclaimingSarah

Yes. To ALL of those.

trogalicious

I can eat more, better quality (nutritionally, obviously.. not gold plated eggs... yet) foods, work out (doing something I REALLY enjoy) and lose weight.

Side note: when I ate more, I wasn't freezing to death anymore.

mcpherson4

My ring size! I am wearing my original wedding bands again. It was just the best. I thought I might never get them on again. It was probably 13 or 14 years without them. Great post. Encourages me to keep this going. Thanks! So happy for you!!

mbow1977

yep, im constantly cold now....bbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrr

jenniferg83

I can totally relate with ring sizes changing! Mine did and that was so unexpected. I have to keep a smaller band on top of my wedding ring to keep it from slipping. Other changes are - I feel more awake and alive when Ive worked out and eaten right. I've noticed when i work out a lot less and eat things that i shouldn't, i get sleepy

Still_Fluffy

I have noticed all of these. On the positive side a lot of things are better! It’s easier to find clothes, sex is more enjoyable, and I don't hate looking at pictures of myself anymore.

Doxeydoxie

My shoes got too big. And I never did have fat feet?? I don't hesitate to sit in a booth when eating out. Before it was always a table.

yksdoris

funny I feel much warmer now than before I lost the weight. Bloodflow must be better even though the insulation is worse...

Agree on the tasting of grease. I used to LOOOOVE potato chips, now I get a nasty feeling at the roof of my mouth when I have some.
the following is TMI, but my bowels are more... um... regular. which is definitely very good.

tbresina

My boobies are gone :sad:

wildechild74

me too! all of 'em.

lauren3101

I can eat more, better quality (nutritionally, obviously.. not gold plated eggs... yet) foods, work out (doing something I REALLY enjoy) and lose weight.

Side note: when I ate more, I wasn't freezing to death anymore.

I do eat a healthy amount (1800+ cals), I've been told it's just because I haven't got as much 'padding' as before. :laugh:

mgnkny

I've noticed that on the days when I exercise, I'm not nearly as hungry as the days I don't. Can't make up my mind if it's the distraction of the workout (I'm someone who goes to the kitchen when bored) or if there's a physical reason for this. Does anybody know?

EmilyOfTheSun

I’m cold. ALL the time.
My body can’t handle binges any more. I used to be a compulsive binger, and now on the odd occasion I slip up, I get AWFUL stomach pains only an hour later.

^^ Those two for sure!

swaymyway

Definitely feel the cold a lot more!
Also went from a size 6 shoes to a size 4 - my feet were a place I had never even considered were 'fat' and would be somewhere I would lose weight!!

Cathymic2004

I get full very fast and can't finish my food. My boyfriend always ask if I'm gonna finish my food and I tell him that I can't. But I'm loving the journey though.

bcf7683

I am cold all the time too. I've had to get a little plastic piece to help keep my rings on my hands. I agree with the grease thing. You can definitely now taste the difference and it won't agree with you.

Yes to all of the above. I sell Premier Designs jewelry and now all of my rings are too big- I have to wear them all on my middle finger now [good thing I get a discount ]. Aaaand I'm always cold. Like, ALWAYS. And when I eat anything out of the norm like a fatty burger (or ANYTHING fast food) I get a terrible stomach ache like I'm going to puke everywhere.

And I'm ALWAYS hungry... I kind of like that part. I eat more now than I ever did and I'm skinny minny.

But....I lost the lady lumps :sad:

dough21

Since losing weight, I’ve noticed a number of changes that had never even occurred to me may happen:

Sleep is much less disturbed and I find I have a full 7-8 hours now rather than repeatedly waking up.
I used to be ill all the time – now in the unlikely event that I do catch a cold, I’m over it in a day or two.
If I eat a take-away, I can now taste the fat and grease in things I used to eat all the time without noticing. It’s horrible. (most of the time :laugh:)
I’m cold. ALL the time.
My body can’t handle binges any more. I used to be a compulsive binger, and now on the odd occasion I slip up, I get AWFUL stomach pains only an hour later.
Rather than buy new jeans like I’d hoped, the first thing I had to change was my ring size. :laugh:

Anyone else noticed anything you weren’t expecting?

I can relate after losing 155 pounds in 1 year I get a lot better sleep. I'm not tired all the time. I actually haven't even gotten a cold but on the downside of things, I was hit with a reality shot on how cold the winters actually are. I'm cold all the time.

PapaverSomniferum

uncomfortable chairs get more comfortable when the arm rests are no longer squeezing your sides

then they get more uncomfortable again as your booty loses natural padding.

MaraDiaz

I still love the cold and hate the heat, but lately since I've lost so much insulation, I love it to be a little less cold!

lauren3101

My shoes got too big. And I never did have fat feet?? I don't hesitate to sit in a booth when eating out. Before it was always a table.

Ha! I forgot about that one! I don't have fat feet either but I have a number of heels that were quite tight, and now they seem to fit perfectly. That's the other thing, I noticed I can now walk in heels better (more balance?)

murphy612

My wrinkles are more prominent and I don't have to hold my breath when I lean down to tie my shoes

zagrath769

Rather than buy new jeans like I’d hoped, the first thing I had to change was my ring size. :laugh:

That's one of my motivators. I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring for a few years due to the weight wain. I refused to have it resized because i always figured that I'll lose weight....someday. Well that day is now!

miracole

I totally get the cold thing (though that might just be because it's freeze your balls off cold outside and I'm sitting by a big window) and the change in ring size.

The other thing I've noticed is that seats feel harder, especially wooden benches and bike seats!

lydia_the_tattooed_lady

When you've spent most of your life being the overweight wallflower, it's hard to adjust to suddenly being noticed. That sounds so depressing but it's true lol Customers that I've waited on for a year are suddenly flirting with me, the guy in Starbucks is suddenly flirting with me....it's weird lol Honestly, I'm uncomfortable with the attention and sometimes I wish they didn't see me again...is that weird? lol

Carfoodel

all of the OP's list -

My boobies are gone :sad:

my boobs look better as my cup size has increased

lorielovehailey

I notice that people treat you differently. They're much nicer now. It makes me angry that people are so unkind when you're fat, but I can't change other people. What I can do is be sure I don't treat people badly based on weight, or any other outward appearance factor.

And hip bones. And collarbones. And butt bones.

HotMummyMission

Every single one of those what you Said

Kamnikar64

My shoes got too big. And I never did have fat feet?? I don't hesitate to sit in a booth when eating out. Before it was always a table.

I had the same problem. I had to ditch all of my shoes and go down a 1/2 size. Very weird.

zagrath769

I don't hesitate to sit in a booth when eating out. Before it was always a table.

oh I hate booths! They don't make them for big people that's for sure. And that's always where my husband wants to sit. Soon I'll be able to be more comfortable in them. Another motivator!