How Much Weight Did You Lose Before You/People Noticed?

Way to go!

My husband noticed after I lost 6 pounds (this was before I joined MFP). I was astonished.

Funny, my dental hygienist exclaimed "you've lost so much weight!" when I was in recently, and I'm not sure I've lost anything since she last saw me, maybe 3 pounds. I haven't been exercising all that much, either.

I'll bet that people have noticed you've lost weight but haven't said anything. It can be a little risky to say something. I once complimented a coworker that I didn't know well on her weight loss, and she snapped "the diet is called divorce! I can't recommend it."

Amazing well done on your loss! Yes it completely depends on your size, one pound on one person looks a lot more on another. People I saw all the time started noticing about 30lbs down.

It's not really when they noticed -- it's when they acknowledged to you that they notice.

I don't comment on peoples' size, either way. Did someone gain (or might be pregnant)? I won't ask or comment.
Did they lose ? Still won't comment (I did once, about 15 years ago only to find that the loss was due to a thyroid issue and a source of great stress and frustration )

But please, if you are losing or wondering if it shows to other people -- take notice of compliments -- are more people saying "That color suits you" or "you look happy today" or "that's a great jacket/dress/suit" ? Because I will say those things.

I do that too. My friend struggles with thyroid issues and gets really upset when people ask if she eats (she eats like a horse) or say things like, "If you turned sideways, you'd disappear!" Other people lose weight because of cancer treatments. I've learned to be very careful about the comments I choose.

I usually say something like, "You look great! That outfit looks really nice on you." Sometimes they tell me they've lost weight, and sometimes they just smile and thank me. Either way, it's a good way to make somebody's day without putting your foot in your mouth.

Have you bought new clothes that really fit you well? I didn't have much to lose so it may be different, but I lost 20 lbs. about 4 months ago and no one at work had said anything about it. Some riends and family commented on it but they knew that I was trying to lose weight and get in shape. It didn't bother me that much but I was kind of surprised that no one noticed because I sure thought I looked different and was happy of myself. I finally bought some new work clothes and right after I wore my new pencil skirt that showed off my smaller waist a couple people mentioned how great I looked and good job losing weight. I hadn't lost any more, it was just the clothes that fit me properly.
A lot of people don't know how to talk about weight so they just don't say anything. I've seen threads on here from people who are uncomfortable when people comment on their weight loss - She said I looked great after losing so much weight, she must have thought I looked terrible when I was so fat before! Try not to worry about it too much.

I've lost 4kg in 4 weeks and nobody's said anything. Partner says she can't tell. (I really can.)

Funny thing is that I started steadily putting on weight in the last 5 years, and every now and then I would see someone and they'd say "Hey, have you lost weight?" Even though I'd probably put on a little more. Eventually, I concluded that people were starting to think of me as very overweight - even heavier than I was - so it was REALLY time to reframe those opinions. Does that make sense? I'm not sure it does.

Anyway, I'm on my first ever diet and so far rather enjoying the sense of empowerment. Fitbit One, alongside a scrupulous food diary thanks to MFP is the method for me.

I lost 20lbs and no one noticed... Then I gained 10 back... Now I'm working on losing again. I'm not expecting anyone to notice for a long time to avoid disappointment again.

Congrats on your weight loss!!! I hit 72 lbs before anyone, that didn't already know I was trying to lose weight, said anything. There were a few people that knew like close friends and family, but that was about it. I guess I carried my weight well... or people just didn't want to say anything. I tell you, that one comment REALLY made my day.

Now, let me address the people who always have to make a smart or sarcastic comment no matter what the topic or question is; now that you have lost the weight work on losing that negative attitude! Possible smart remarks – No I’m not losing weight for anyone to notice, I am doing it for myself. But everyone appreciates encouraging words that’s why we’re on MFP. Keep it Friendly!!!

Love this!

And around 30 lbs people close to me started to notice. Now at 45 lbs down, people at work are starting to come up to me and commenting on my weight loss and how they notice my hard work paying off! Good Feeling. Keep up the good work!

Weight loss is a touchy subject. Some people might not be aware that you are actively working at it, hey may notice you are, but not from actual commitment to a diet. They may wonder if you are loosing weight due to illness- but do not want to go there in case that is the case.It can be a difficult topic to broach.
I lost 35 lbs before I started logging here and my friends would stare at me, with a quizacle look, not kowing what to say! It's hysterical just watching their thought process in action.

I'm at a total of 20lbs lost and the only person who has noticed is my husband.