when will I notice the difference???

I tend to notice my difference first in my thighs (I'm a horseback rider, so they've always been strong and big, but they get tighter) and then I lose back fat. Did you do measurements before you started? If not, I recommend doing those now. Also, is there somebody you don't see as frequently? I'm 20 pounds down, but my closest friends don't see it yet because they see me daily. My husband feels it (back fat, ew), but I don't see his almost 20 pounds of weight loss. What about your clothes? Do you have a pair of jeans (or bra, or whatever) that was about 1/2 a size too small? I bet if you try some old skinnier clothes on, you might be surprised

Either way - 25 pounds! That's huge! Did you see that load of fat that was posted early this morning? You've lost 5 of those!! Keep it up, keep your eyes on the prize, and you'll start to notice soon :flowerforyou:

You might only notice small changes first, but they count big: a button that you formerly could not button on a coat, being lighter on your feet when you get out of bed in the morning, less fullness in your face. Don't overlook these important small changes that mean your body is on its way to a brand new way of being!

I noticed first in my chest, then my face, then my belly. Did you take your measurements when you started? Maybe you can't see a difference but you should be able to measure it.

By looking at your ticker it looks like we have similiar weights to lose - No one really noticed on me until I reached the 30-35 pounds lost. Though, I did have people say later that they thought they noticed a difference earlier but didn't want to say anything until they were sure because they didn't want to hurt my feelings if I hadn't lost wieght.

Are you able to wear smaller, better fitting clothes? My mom lost about 30 lbs. a few years ago but continued wearing the same clothes because nobody really noticed any difference including herself. She was getting really discouraged because no one noticed anything. She took measurements and such, all said that she had lost inches. We finally convinced her to get some new clothes that fit her better. She went shopping (felt better because she was buying smaller sizes) and wore her new clothes to work the next day. That's when people noticed. They said that they thought she looked smaller but she was wearing the same clothes so they weren't sure. When she wore the new clothes they could really see the difference. :O)

Congrats on the 25lbs lost.........Now for myself personally I don't see a difference....I've lost a total of 14 lbs since I started losing weight, even though on here it says 11.........See if your clothes are fitting a bit looser......not only that.....but are you wearing the same clothes you wore 25lbs ago?? Go to the store, try something on thats a smaller size and see how they fit. Like the others have said......its harder to see it when you see the person all the time...When you run into people who haven't seen you for awhile, guaranteed they will notice.........Keep your chin up, you're doing great!!

Several people have already said this, but for me it wasn't until about 30 pounds that people started to mention it. I had a couple students say something earlier, but they knew I was trying to lose weight. Stick with it. I really enjoyed the day that the football coach asked me how much I'd lost, and then said that I was looking good:bigsmile: When I told DH he just rolled his eyes and sighed. I asked him if he was get on Coach for "hitting" on me, and DH's reply was, "I've lost too much weight. I wouldn't dare take him on now.":laugh: I still think DH could take him, but Coach IS a very large guy (tall AND wide ).

It'll happen. Just you wait. Pull out your "skinny pants" and wear them one day. Put on a shirt that is a little tighter than you would have worn before. You'd be amazed how people will notice when they aren't seeing the same old you.

Keep up the good work!

Before I had my daughter and this time around it was at about 30 or 35 that anyone started noticing. My co-work who I saw once a week (so not every day) didn't notice the last time until I was at about 40. I think it depends on how much you share with people what you are doing. I've also received more compliments this time around because I'm working out and eating healthy so I look healthier, not just thiner. Even if people or you don't notice it, your body notices and thanks you for making it a healthier running machine :flowerforyou:
Great work!!! Keep up the good work! :drinker:

Hi Ellie, I've lost about 21 lbs since Jan 18th and no one has noticed either. People at work know that I am dieting and I've told them how much I've lost and they just say wow, that's great, but can't tell. My own husband of 23 years can't tell !!! I have noticed that my jeans fit me a little more comfortable and that I've tighten my belt down another hole, other than that, nope, can't see any difference. I agree with that if people see you frequently, they don't seem to notice. My daughter is coming home for Spring Break on March 13th, she will be my test. She has not seen me since Jan 18th, when I started with MFP. If she can't tell, oh well, guess I have to keep loosing until it is noticeable to everyone! :bigsmile:

I've lost about 19 pounds, and I really see it in my face. Not so much anywhere else.