Things that suck about losing weight...

kwilliams386

I started out at about 40H, by my best guess I'm down to about 36DDD..I haven't bought new bras yet so I'm perpetually walking around with safety pinned bras. I JUST bought the ones I have just a few months before I started losing weight and I'm cheap. I already had to buy 4 more pairs of jeans (2 x14 and 2x12) because my old ones fall off now. I HATE HATE HATE spending money on stuff - I have money, I just hate spending it on stuff.

The next thing is that I miss being able to eat I love food and it sucks not being able to eat it! I miss being able to go out frequently for nice dinners (and dessert) and I miss not having to ask the waitress for the 'nutrition binder' and just being able to order what sounded good to me. Needless to say I really don't enjoy eating out much anymore because I can't choose what I want to eat and instead have to choose what I 'can' eat based on my calories for that day.

I eat anything I want. I just eat less of it, save it for later. It is great because I get to have what I want more often.

Rehobobound

A good tailor is your best friend! I've often had things taken in to fit on my way down the scale. Sometimes he'll tell me it's not possible because of the shape of the garment or it's too big. There is no reason to live in frumpville while losing weight and inches. Besides, when clothing fits right, it makes you feel pretty awesome which is just as important as getting fit.

nitrogen_widget

My tailbone makes it hard to sit in my whirlpool tub or hot tub without reclining & damn near impossible to sit on the floor with my kids.

HaleyxErin

Fat is an excellent insulator. I lost 40 lbs. of insulation and I've been freezing cold all winter. I'm going to be one of those little old ladies who brings a sweater to the grocery store.

I'm 20, I haven't really lost anything and I take a hoodie to the grocery store.

NYCNika

HAIR.

Now that I am working so much, I have to wash my hair more often. They get oily faster, and in general, my hair is not thanking me for this.

LeahT84

I just started losing, and went from 278 to 261 in a month. I had gotten to a point where I was comfortable in my skin, but now that I am losing weight, ALL I think about is counting calories, preparing healthy meals, and getting in my workouts at the gym. I am starting to feel very self conscious. Everyone tells me they see changes to my shape, but it makes me uncomfortable to hear about it all the time, and although I love losing the weight and knowing that I'm getting healthier, I feel like my entire life revolves around eating and exercising.

caroleeadams

I think the best thing I have done besides log in the calories is rotating Jillian Micheals DVD's. Her trouble zones are killer and I am gaining muscles in places like my chest, arms and legs that shred the fat and make losing weight not about the number but about feeling in empowered and in charge. Sometimes when I get into slumps I recognize taking care of me first brings out the best in my performance in other areas of life. Being accountable is part of deciding what I want for myself and then going for it. When I visualize my progress and then spend a few moments recognizing it's up to me and I am worth it!

homek1tten

I definitely can relate - i've lost quite a bit of weight since having a baby over a year ago and luckily I lost some from my boobs as well as the fullness, they were a G, now i'm a size UK10-12 and am a size F! I get a lot of comments from people even just walking down the street, and i too seem to loose it everywhere else except my waist and boobs...! I keep hoping that with just another few pounds the weight/fat will eventually come off, but unfortunately it will be the very last place to go!

tigerblue

The boobs. Definitely the saddest part of my weight loss. 38C to barely 34B. No money for a boob job. So, well, shape wear is my friend!

I am literally so excited to lose my boobs. I am a 38D right now and would give ANYTHING to be a 34B again. It's amazing how different people have such different goals, right?

^^ This - I'm the same size and I can't wait to lose something off of them

The problem is that they get smaller (which was ok with me), but not in a good way. Mine kind of deflated and were left looking sad. I'm pregnant, so they've "refilled" for now, but for sure they'll be back to being sad. Depending on what they look like when I get to goal, I may do something about them because before pregnancy it made it difficult to dress properly at times.

ETA that if they just get smaller and don't look sad - that's awesome for you! I think most ladies are not that lucky, though

They do firm up and reshape over time. Mine got really odd shaped for awhile, but two years later they are better. Also, my cup size didn't change. I went from a 38D to a 32D. I lost lots of inches, but cup size is figured on difference between band size and actual boobage! So my shape is similar to before just smaller all over. It probably is different for everyone though.

Maybe that will encourage some of you.

Bottom line, I'll always choose slim over all these issues!

tigerblue

I haven't lost much to complain about. But the whole cold thing scares me. I am always cold even at my high weight. I live in Texas, and, in the summer, most places indoors are too cold. I am worried I will need a winter coat for the theatre in August.

Have you had thyroid levels checked? Being heavy and being cold are warning signs.

candieprayz

Hmmm....the things that suck about losing weight in my experience is that I can't tell where I am losing it at except when I look at the sides of my torso. I am top heavy and I wish my boobs would shrink! If anyone knows of any work out that will help me shrink them please let me know! Also I have loose skin on my upper arms and my tummy and I just don't know if crunches will get rid of this tummy by the time I reach my goal weight! I am working my butt off doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred work out. My upper arms look so fat. Also, I hate the stretch marks that I have in various places. I asked my cousin a question a few weeks ago. I said to her "If you lost a bunch of weight and you could finally get into a bikini, would you still wear the bikini even if you had stretch marks on your stomach, legs and arms?" She said Hell yeah she would! She said I should not care what other people think if I can get into a bikini because she knows how hard I have been working. I often wonder are we ever going to get to the point in society where people learn to accept stretch marks and wont make fun of people who have them?

And I am with many of you on the whole pizza thing! Everyone around me eats it! It is one of my favorite things to eat. Usually I just like a cheese pizza but with EXTRA cheese! and light sauce and sometimes pineapple. Once in a blue moon I love to eat chicken alfredo pizza. However since I have been losing weight and exercising and been on here tracking my calories and carbs and all that jazz, I dont allow myself to have no more than 1 or 2 pieces if it is around me. It is so hard to say no to things you really love and I have to tell myself positive things so that I do not indulge. Especially when it comes to Taco's! My weakness when it comes to food! I found a new way to have HEALTHY Taco's but I skip breakfast and lunch just so that I can have an extra one or two since having 3 is only 380 calories! lol But I am doing good so far and I keep telling myself to stay strong...that it will be worth it when all is said and done!

As for clothing, everything is really big on me now. I don't even know what size I wear anymore and I can not yet afford to go shopping just yet. So I practically float in everything I wear and it makes me look way bigger than I really am. It is frustrating! I so far have lost about 32 lbs since Thanksgiving...I still have ways to go but I am making 20 lbs goals and making sure I am reaching them! When I am through I can't wait to see what I will look like and what size I end up wearing! I just hope it dont take forever to get there. I know it takes time but I am so excited to see what my body looks like months from now! My 35th Birthday is coming in September so I hope I am looking good! I have not taken any pics of me showing my whole body in years! I would love to be confident enough to take a good picture for my 35th birthday rocking a nice outfit!

amysue1971

The stomach skin. And my boobs went from 40DD to currently 38C... and that is ok for me!

n0shitsherl0ck

"you don't need to lose weight you're not fat!!"

1. yes I do, I can hide it well, but once the clothes come off I can see the full shabang that you don't see

2. My BMI is horrid, yes I do realise that BMI is really off and shouldn't be relied on, but unfortunately doctors and surgeons still DO rely on it, and I must comply in order to get some much needed surgery (that I can't afford) on the NHS

3. I really do need surgery, so weight loss IS necessary in order to achieve that

4. Just because I'm not the biggest one in the group of friends, doesn't mean I don't have to lose weight.

Alyssah09

LOOKING at fast food can make you gain weight, while my Fiance eats a whole McDonald's meal, a pizza, and a large shake and is still all buff and 15% body fat...

Making a salad because you are trying to loose weight, while hubby eats what ever the hell he wants right next to me

scheatwood

Here's mine- people telling me that I "don't need to lose any more weight."

They don't know my body, I do!

I know that I was a knockout at a solid, awesomely toned 135-138lbs, and I want that back! Right now I'm at 147. Just because I don't have a lot to lose doesn't make my goals frivolous or less important.

Rant completed, and thank you for the thread :-)

Totally This! Today a coworker was "you don't need to lose any more skinny!" Then I always say 30 more pounds and then they'll ask from where?!
They don't see me in regular clothes! Scrubs hid a lot!!!!

sriley721

A good tailor is your best friend! I've often had things taken in to fit on my way down the scale. Sometimes he'll tell me it's not possible because of the shape of the garment or it's too big. There is no reason to live in frumpville while losing weight and inches. Besides, when clothing fits right, it makes you feel pretty awesome which is just as important as getting fit.

I was just thinking the same thing. I have bought things too big because the price was great and for $12 had it custom fit. I hope to find myself going to the tailors often over the summer!

n0shitsherl0ck

I am top heavy and I wish my boobs would shrink! If anyone knows of any work out that will help me shrink them please let me know!

If you're like me, no amount of weight loss will budge them boobs! some people just naturally have a large chest no matter how much they weigh.

I don't know any workouts but generally ab workouts would would I expect. I hope you get there!

debk68

For the clothes part, you should go to a thrift store. Goodwill has 50% off sales almost every other Saturday. I found a pair of pants with the tags still on for $3.00.

Keep up the good work everyone!

annepage

Here's mine- people telling me that I "don't need to lose any more weight."

They don't know my body, I do!

I know that I was a knockout at a solid, awesomely toned 135-138lbs, and I want that back! Right now I'm at 147. Just because I don't have a lot to lose doesn't make my goals frivolous or less important.

Rant completed, and thank you for the thread :-)

Agree with people not knowing and still saying that no more weight loss is needed. When you're able to see your body, full out in the mirror and they aren't, that comment gets annoying.

kellijauch

It's all abou you. You gotta keep the mantra of "Watch me do me" You are the most important. Don't let anyone else disuade you from your goal!

lailahmed

What scares me is the excess skin and stretch marks!!!

Haven't got this, but have seen people who lose so much weight and do, HOW can we prevent it? Any suggestions, please share....
p.s. I can never go under the knife! For religious reasons. So don't suggest that!

traceytwink

And I'm cold. All the time.

I noticed this too. I was always warm in the winter but THIS year, I am always cold....hands, feet and nose. With the extra weight and hot flashes, I was happy to see winter hang on as long as possible. Not now. I want it GONE. Ready for spring temps....which the weather people say are another 2 weeks away, probably.

Yep same problem here gone from a hot bod to freezing all the time and I no like it ????

pink_adrenaline

AND FINALLY some people to relate to! This has been the main reason for my ups and downs.. despite the fact that right now I am more motivated than ever, it doesn't help that my hubby eats like a BULL and looks like superman without any effort at all.... he kind of thinks my goals are silly because he insists that I am "fine just the way that I am" because he "likes them thick" that's fine, and THICK I am. BUT I REFUSE TO BE JELLY. If I am thick I accept that- but I choose to be leaner. I choose to live healthier and enjoy fitness. He isn't on the same page and sometimes it is unmotivating.. I also have to cook twice- you know, huge steaks and rice and beans for him... and then tiny chickens and veggies galore for me. IT IS DIFFICULT being Cuban and on a diet. We LOVE food. NOT to mention my kids eat pizza, mac n cheese, all sorts of "goodies" and so.... my house is FILLED with temptations. UGH =(

Jonesie1984

1. Running out of money to constantly buy new clothes.
2. People always asking you if you're on a diet.
3. People always saying " you can't eat that, aren't you on a diet?"
4. People assuming you workout all day long or only eat salad because you're on a "diet"
5. People saying "why do you go to the gym? You're already fit. Don't lose anymore weight"

SMH.

LovesDoctorWho

1) People saying you can't do it
2) Working out
3) Drinking 8 glass's of water
4)Keep it up after one week...
5) My boobs.....bye bye.

sandiki

boobs.. they go fast

Surisaddai

Here's mine- people telling me that I "don't need to lose any more weight."

I get this all the time and it drives me crazy.

Totally this, and it is usually overweight people too. I am also always cold, and I do not like having my veins on my hands show :grumble: I am very happy with my overall look though :bigsmile:

PicNic00

Still "feeling" huge in my mind. Insecure about my body even with the weight loss.
I'm working on this though...

CLFrancois

boob loss. I don't have a lot to begin with.
snobbery from others when I have to run errands in my workout clothing.

tlbwillbefit

I completey agree wtih your rant....I especially get the "you don't need to lose any more weight" from my husband...

I just tell people (especially my husband), that I can't afford to buy a new wardrobe to fit my heavier weight. I need to fit into my clothes! I don't look very good squeezing into clothes that fit much better 10 lbs lighter and I have very very few next-size-up clothes for a reason.

The plateaus are really really killing me, doing everything right but this last 10 lbs is coming off so slow.