Just Lost My First 50, No Change in Appearance

Me! I'm 63lbs down and have finally gone down a jeans size. I didn't see any difference either in the mirror or with the tape measure untill I hit 60.
Keep up the good work, you'll soon see results :flowerforyou:

My measurements have stayed the same but I am somehow in a smaller pant size. Go figure. Enjoy your accomplishment! Down 50 lbs, whoo-hoo!! :drinker:

As hard as it is, take some pictures now - because I bet it is noticeable. Don't have to show them to anyone but yourself if you don't want.

Lots of people will NOT comment out of politeness, because it's a difficult subject that can blow up in your face. Don't gauge your progress by what other people say.

My first 100 lbs, I lost 4 sizes. Not bad, but not great considering my starting size was a 24.

My last 37 lbs, I've lost 5 sizes. 16 to a 6.


I know it's discouraging as hell. It certainly was for me. But just keep on trucking. One day, you're going to hit a point where you can't keep track of what size you are, because pants will keep getting bigger and bigger every day.


Good luck to you, hun.

50 Pounds is huge. You may not see a difference, but do you feel a difference?

Just keep doing what you are doing because you are doing something right with a loss like that!

I was feeling your pain when I read this because I was having the same issue. My saving grace was that I am seeing a nutritionist who has been measuring my body fat,, lean tissue and water content. She was able to show me that even though I wasn't seeing any visible results my measurements were actually showing my decrease in fat and my increase in lean tissue. I continued to work and soon I started seeing changes in my belt sizes and my clothes started fitting better. Now people that don't see me often have started to comment and the weight seems to be coming off a little easier. Keep doing what you're doing but if you need some assistance consider consulting a nutritionist.

think of it like this, if you have 2 cups of water in a small bowl, and remove 1 cup, it will make a huge difference... but if you remove 1 cup of water from a mixing bowl full of water, the difference will be much more wide spread, and it would take more to show the drop, you know. dont worry, you will see it, however, your loss is from your entire body, and as you said, you have alot to lose, so, give it time, it will show... 50 pounds is a great loss, and its just a matter of time before you start seeing big changes!

Congratulations on your weight loss!!! That is an incredible accomplishment!

Your clothes may be the same size, but do they fit the same?

I know after 36 lbs I have a few things that I am still wearing from before. The difference is that before they were uncomfortable, and the muffin top was quite profound. Now when I wear them they fit comfortably, often getting loose as the day goes on (especially with jeans).

It is difficult when you lose a decent amount but don't feel it shows. But how you feel matters too. The rest will catch up. Good luck!

Congrats on losing 50 lbs that is a great accomplishment. I've lost almost 40 lbs and I personally can barely see a difference and I don't think I'll see one when I hit 50 lbs either. I think it depends where you lose the weight first, unfortunately I have lost some of my chest (and not the good way around, it's more in the cup size). I didn't measure inches in the beginning but I feel that I must have lost some inches because shirts that were tight actually fit more loosely now. A few coworkers have said they can tell I am losing weight, especially in my face.

Focus on how you feel, because although I cannot see the difference so much I feel much better. I have more energy and I've completed workouts I was never able to complete before. My endurance has improved.

You and everyone will notice and clothes sizes will change, but until then be patient and just enjoy feeling better. Feel free to add me as a friend if you would like.