You know you're not fat anymore when...
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My thighs aren't rubbing together/touching when walking. I honestly never thought I would experience that feeling.0
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I don't know the answer, so I'm hoping you can help me out.
This post got me thinking: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/989593-you-know-you-re-fat-when What is the reverse? I've never not been fat. What does that look like? What does that feel like?
I've never not been fat, either, and still technically overweight and not morbidly obese (down 95lb), but:
-when your friends make comments, like I don't have any more weight to lose, call me skinny, etc
-people that I haven't seen in a few years don't recognize me
-pulling a t-shirt out of the dryer, thinking, "that sure looks small, it must be my sister's" when in fact, it used to be, and she gave it to me for workout clothes and it DOES fit now
-still not used to *not* having to shop in the plus-size section anymore, and I'm almost to single-digit sizes!
-not recognizing myself in photos - I've had to do double-takes
-being able to crawl behind the couch to get the remote, where the toddler left it!
-just a week and a half ago, I got lifted up off the ground in a ruck at my rugby match (hmm. might be time to put some more muscle on!)
-I had a teammate say I lost weight just so she can't fit in my shorts anymore when she has to borrow them! And I consider her average size!
-thinking to myself over the winter, when I'd walk outside over my lunch: I used to do this all the time walking to class in college, it wasn't THIS cold! Then realizing I had a lot more insulation back then, lol. I'm cold ALL the time, now!0 -
Ooooh...here is another one...
When you bf picks you up and when you worry he'll hurt himself he says "you weigh nothing, I pick up heavier things all day at work" .
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you get all pissed at your boyfriend for putting his little sister's pants in your closet.... to only realize later that those are actually your pants and they actually fit you.
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I could write a book on this one! I like all the ones posted here.
I think I'll have to agree with the person who caught their reflection in the side of the buiding and thought it was someone else. That actually happened to me.
There are so many daily things. I could start with getting in the car every morning - you know not feeling like I'm spilling over my seat.
Plain old boring clothing sizes, though - I've been astonished at what I can wear.0 -
When your girl friend whom you have always admired for being thin, offers to give you a dress and you think "no way could I fit into any of your clothes", but she brings it in and it actually fits!0
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This is the single most inspiring thread I've ever read. I have barely started in this adventure and am gettting kind of emotional reading some of these. I can't wait to have my own to share!!
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When your girl friend whom you have always admired for being thin, offers to give you a dress and you think "no way could I fit into any of your clothes", but she brings it in and it actually fits!
I had this happen... only my GF was giving me clothes that were too small for her! I was like... holy crap! that's when I realized I must look awesome. She's a babe.0 -
When you are at the movies, and you have to get up for a rest room break, and you can turn sideways and inch in front of everyone else in the row with out assaulting them with your large rear or belly.0
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...that day will NEVER come...curses self-image problems!!!!!!!0
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When you stop hiding when someone brings out a camera
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When people say they wish they were as skinny as you, wtf?
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The towels in every hotel fit around you.....0
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My thighs aren't rubbing together/touching when walking. I honestly never thought I would experience that feeling.
I can't wait for this!!!!0 -
When you don't have to pull in your stomach when an attractive guy walks by. 0
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When someone you've just met is discussing their weight problems and your comment about a healthy diet and exercise is met with this reply, "You don't know. You're skinny! You've never been fat!" :noway:
(BTW: I quickly showed them my before picture.)
ha I usually show them my stretch marks
I didn't even think of that! I could have just done that.0 -
Love this thread!!0
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Rather than keeping onto old profile pictures for months/years/decades, you want to post new ones every week to show off all the hard work. 0
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Ooooh...here is another one...
When you bf picks you up and when you worry he'll hurt himself he says "you weigh nothing, I pick up heavier things all day at work" .
Love this, and the gifs to go with it.
My husband has taken to picking me up all the time, whether it's to pop my back or whatever. The other day he grabbed me and threw me over his shoulders like the fireman hold. XD I think he likes that it's easier to pick on me or tease me now. 
Too bad I'm scared of heights. 0 -
Ummmm, I can cross my legs behind DH' s back :blushing: :blushing: :bigsmile:0
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NSV!!! when the cousin who was & is rail skinny her entire life finds out that you fitted for a smaller size in the same gown that you both will be wearing in an up-coming family member's wedding....0
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Nice NSV! I'm in 2 weddings in the next 5 months (one in Sept, one in Oct), and while I already have the dresses, I kind of want them to be too big when the time comes. :laugh:NSV!!! when the cousin who was & is rail skinny her entire life finds out that you fitted for a smaller size in the same gown that you both will be wearing in an up-coming family member's wedding....0 -
When you put your hands on your hips and you realize you are actually touching your stomach and back at the same time!0
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funny, that's what my husband says.0
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Loving these!0
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You put on your old raincoat for the school run, and realise you could fit you, your 10 year old and schools bags in it!
People who have only met you recently don't recognise you in old pictures!0 -
you can sqeeze thru tables at a function instead of walking all the way around the room.0
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you can sqeeze thru tables at a function instead of walking all the way around the room.
I saw what you did there...and like this much better...I'd feel better if I could throat punch your (hopefully old) bf.
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You get condesending comments about your workout schedual and diet from others. Example, lunch yesterday was a salad with cucumber and tuna. "You eat like a rabbit!" "you have been doing all this working out for no reason you don't need it." Really?! I am only a few lbs from my goal that is the hardest part. GGRRR.
I am getting that as well!! When I metion I am watching my calories, I get "Why, you are already skinny!" First of all I dont consider myself skinny but average. Second of all I've learned to dress to hide my troublesome areas! I am doing this to get fit! I need to loose inches off my stomach and want to gain upper arm strength.0 -
You know you've made progress when you have to buy new underwear.
^^ This
And when your boyfriend buys you a new pair in a small and you're mad. Until you put them on. 0
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