Bad things that have happened since I starting losing weight

carramel0705

That's why I kept for years all my clothes from when I was 40-60 lbs lighter! It is such a joy to go shopping in my closet. :laugh:

same i still have a couple things from 20+ years ago that i hung onto because i planned to fit in them some day size 7 denim skirt and size 8 jeans . i'm half way there

KristysLosing

I'm cold ALL the time! Winter was almost unbearable for me because I was so cold. I guess having 92 extra pounds really makes you hot!

Also, this isn't a bad thing but surprising...when people hug me they feel closer! It was weird trying to adapt to the closeness of a hug.

I'm looking forward to having this problem in summer...but not so much in winter. Right now summers are tough. :-(

bethira

1. People that meet my 23 YO daughter and I for the first time refer to us as sisters (without irony).
2. I still leave too much room when I'm walking between two things. I can't get used to the fact that I'm not as wide as I used to be.
3. I get bored just sitting around watching TV. There was a time where I could sit and watch the tube for 10 hours at a stretch with only the occasional break for potty and more food.
4. People look at my *kitten* and then comment on it's shrinking. I'm still not comfortable with people looking at my *kitten*, but hey, I guess if they really want to ...

tekwriter

I can fit into a booth in a restaurant now.

MB_Positif

LOVE THIS! Congrats on your success!

You mentioned the new clothes thing...someone else mentioned that they saved clothes from when they were lighter. So did I, I shrunk out of them too! So I am surely stimulating the economy with my new clothes purchases!

But seriously "bad" things...hmmm....I am having a hard time finding sandals this year. They all seem too loose on my feet even though the length is right for my foot

Lind140

Love your post! A nice list of "bad" things and very proud of you for getting where you are.
I have better muscle tone now, and I've had friends pass by me twice and not recognize me
until I spoke to them. I still look in the mirror and expect to see that 200 plus person
and she's not there anymore. And even my newly altered clothes from last fall are now
too big and will have to find a new home. A small list but very satisfying to me.

lyricalcandy1903

No seriously ... get that ring resized! I lost mine a few months ago because I kept putting that off, and one day the ring was gone!

gettinfitaus

1 - I've had to buy a ring resizer on the net so that my engagement ring doesn't fall off (I've got another 20kg to go so don't want to bite the bullet too soon)

2 - All of my nursing bras are getting too roomy, which means that they need to be replaced, but even the cheap ones are expensive!

3 - I have discovered that exercise can be fun!! Who knew?

4 - People are EXPECTING me to do this thing... and they remind me. Accountability partners.

5 - I no longer look like my chin is merely the slope into my neck

6 - My kids are getting used to seeing me either, working out, sweaty from working out, getting ready to work out.

7 - DP can't stop grabbing my butt and telling me that it's shrinking. If it was anyone else they'd end up with a black eye but I suppose it's alright for him.

cagefan

I MISS MY AFTERNOON NAP BECAUSE I'M NOT TIRED !!!

radcliff17

I think this is the greatest post I have read since joining.

kbornman21

Oh my god, me too. I'm so happy to read that I'm not the only one. Not to mention as it is TMI but it no longer hurts my back to be on top!

this! People not recognizing me and a higher libido are to of the "bad" things from weight loss lol

I thought I was the only one to experience the higher libido. I thought I was just weird. haha

cheyennekl

1. I no longer have a stomach shelf to use to rest things on--like boxes of cool things while I'm digging through them at estate sales.
2. Due to not having as much padding on my rear, it hurts to sit on hard benches.
3. and the worst--(tongue very firmly planted in cheek) I have to buy all new shoes, because I've dropped a shoe size. Darn! lol

Oh god, if I drop a shoe size, I will die! I own 100 pairs of heels, and I can't live without them!

BernardPumpkin

get clothes at a thirft shop :bigsmile:

fishgutzy

While getting in shape is great, it's not without it's downside. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, I present my list of the top "bad" things that have happened since I began getting fit:

1. I need to buy a new wardrobe - my clothes are too big!
2. I'm an introvert, and am embarrassed by the compliments I receive regarding how my appearance has changed.
3. Exercise has made my "bum knee" stronger so I can't use it to get out of heavy labor any more.
4. My stamina has increased, so when my daughter wants to play, I can't use the "daddy's too tired" excuse any more.
5. I am no longer too heavy for my household ladder's rating, so I have to get to all those high up chores now.
6. I have more energy, so I don't get to sleep in as much (I wake up early and full of energy...)
7. I'm hurting the economy because I use less soap when I shower.
8. #7 again, but this time because I no longer need BP meds.
9. I need to get my wedding ring re-sized so it won't fall off my finger.
10. When I catch my reflection out of the corner of my eye, I have no idea who it is.

What are some of the "bad" things that you've noticed?

#6 drives my wife nuts. I can't just sit around in my lazy-boy watching Netflix all weekend anymore. I end up making up to 3 trips to the Y on many Saturdays.
#1. Ditto. Tossed a bunch of never again clothes. Luckily a bunch of my son's clothes fit. But even those are getting big now
Haven't had to get my wedding ring resized yet though.
#10? I like the reflection now and I still have more to lose. That is progress for my self image.

secretiive

I love this post.

louiselebeau

Its raining men... no literally, I lost some weight and it is raining men.

niightwindz

I hope some of these "bad" things start happening to me sooner or later.

DopeItUp

1. I no longer have a stomach shelf to use to rest things on--like boxes of cool things while I'm digging through them at estate sales.
2. Due to not having as much padding on my rear, it hurts to sit on hard benches.
3. and the worst--(tongue very firmly planted in cheek) I have to buy all new shoes, because I've dropped a shoe size. Darn! lol

Oh god, if I drop a shoe size, I will die! I own 100 pairs of heels, and I can't live without them!

I've dropped 1.5 sizes (15 to a 13.5) and I'm only about 80% of the way to my goal weight. It will be nice to be able to shop in normal stores again.

dunnodunno

Bump!

Soul1975

The cost of a new wardrobe, and the compliments. And the question "How did you do it?"

While getting in shape is great, it's not without it's downside. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, I present my list of the top "bad" things that have happened since I began getting fit:

1. I need to buy a new wardrobe - my clothes are too big!
2. I'm an introvert, and am embarrassed by the compliments I receive regarding how my appearance has changed.
3. Exercise has made my "bum knee" stronger so I can't use it to get out of heavy labor any more.
4. My stamina has increased, so when my daughter wants to play, I can't use the "daddy's too tired" excuse any more.
5. I am no longer too heavy for my household ladder's rating, so I have to get to all those high up chores now.
6. I have more energy, so I don't get to sleep in as much (I wake up early and full of energy...)
7. I'm hurting the economy because I use less soap when I shower.
8. #7 again, but this time because I no longer need BP meds.
9. I need to get my wedding ring re-sized so it won't fall off my finger.
10. When I catch my reflection out of the corner of my eye, I have no idea who it is.

What are some of the "bad" things that you've noticed?

brianafaye2

I love this! Congrats on your new life!

rhea420

You are hilarious! and YOU ARE AWESOME!! Great Job!

Verohh

I love this thread.......... I've just started (again) on my weight loss journey, but already I hate how I have so much more time on my hands since I'm not constantly using them to feed my face! Oh what to do with myself

Mcgrawhaha

i agree!!! HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE things have happen to me, as well!

AmberleyAngel

1. I'm cold, ALL the time
2. My tailbone gets sooo sore with less padding to shield it.
3. I have an extra place to keep 2 pairs of socks - just to fill out my bra.
4. All my "fat clothes" are too big, masking all my hard work; all my "not-so-fat clothes" are still a bit tight.

jenniejengin

bump

AleciaG724

bump

sewingdiscontent

Well, I <had> a fabulous relationship with a guy with Antisocial Personality Disorder. We were so close!

But then, because of my weight loss, and the new feelings of being able to succeed at goals, which spurred other positive changes, I was forced to leave his loving, sociopathic arms.

And now it's summer. And I am hot. And single.

SAGR2

I have developed a terrible ebay clothes habit, because I need new clothes and a standard size fits, and I just can't resist! It's awful how parcels of new clothes keep arriving and fitting me!

shmatichka

Thank you for that!
My morning is a lot brighter now, considering how cloudy it is outside
You made me laugh so hard, a was tearing up a bit. Keep up the good work!