You know you're not fat anymore when...

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  • Nicole77sweet
    Nicole77sweet Posts: 19 Member
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    OMG- I just noticed that this week- LOL. Its time to buy new underwear! I thought the elastic was shot!
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
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    You don't automatically go for the biggest size on the rack.

    When you can walk in a skirt in 30c temperatures and you don't get a rash or chafing on your thighs.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
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    When the sales clerk takes you to the size 2-4 rack

    When the women shopping look at you and say "I'll bet everything looks cute on you youre so tiny"

    When the personal porn your bf took makes you think "damn my curves look awesome"...<snicker>
  • Christie0428
    Christie0428 Posts: 221 Member
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    All of these I experienced when I previously lost 128lbs... right now I am looking forward to experience them again:

    * Feeling my hip bones for the first time and, just for a second, wonderin g what that hard bump is
    * Being light enough for my husband to pick me up ( and amazing feelign that I miss!)
    * Being able to sit and hug my knees - actually wrap both arms around them
    * a very fit coworker started talking to me about someone else that was heavy. at first I was so offended and then a friend pointed out to me that I had "crossed over" so the fit guy now considered me like him... that was a dizzying moment.
    * you old fat clothes are too big to be comfy lounge wear
    *buying cute/sexy underwear at victoria secret
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
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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.)

    THIS! I keep one in my purse.
  • whycantregister
    whycantregister Posts: 22 Member
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    (Men) When you are naked and look down and see a pen!s. This was a major accomplishment for me.



    I say this applies to men, becuase if you are a woman and look down and see a pen!s, then being fat probably wasn't your primary issue.

    HAHAH, good one! Really made me LOL :)))
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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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?

    Your ol' fella seems 2" longer than what you remember.
  • kevinjb1
    kevinjb1 Posts: 233 Member
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    Perfect pick me up thread for a Wednesday!

    When coworkers stoped asking how much weight i've lost and stared asking if I'm lifting weights.

    Sometimes when I see a pretty girl on the street she sees me too and even makes eye contact!
  • squatsandlipgloss
    squatsandlipgloss Posts: 595 Member
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    ... (women) you lay on your stomach and/or stand up, look down and can see vag and/or thighs instead of belly!

    ... you lean on your tricep and you feel your muscle on the floor instead of the padding of fat.

    ... you can actually sit on the bus/train comfortably with someone sitting next to you.
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
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    It is when I don't mind having pics taken of me. Which is now...I am encouraging taking pics of me now. :)
  • KevinLamb77
    KevinLamb77 Posts: 87
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    No more Xs in front of the size shirt I buy. Started with 3 of them.
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
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    For me, it was the first time I saw an album of vacation pictures I didn't want to un-tag myself in.

    Feels awesome to have the memories, free of "fat pic" anxiety.

    Also, going and trying out really weird trendy clothes. I think fashion is fun, and it's nice to feel confident enough to express myself through my clothes (and more store options, too.)
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
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    - Your friend complains of her back rolls getting all sweaty in the heat and you stay silent because you can't relate anymore, and what do you even say to that to not sound like an *kitten*?

    - You start tripping over your pant legs, but you can't wear any of your belts to help because they're all too big.

    - You start wearing the tightest old clothes you can find in your closet because the rest are all baggy and you're too lazy/poor to go shopping for new stuff.

    - When you finally DO go shopping you look at a piece of clothing and think it will be comically small on you...but you try it on anyways and it FITS.
  • gigi_RN2013
    gigi_RN2013 Posts: 141 Member
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    This thread is very motivating :)

    - when you start getting comments like "you look great, what have you been doing?", "what ever you're doing, keep it up! you look great!"
    - when your at the store and you can fit into something 1 size smaller

    hmm, that's all I got lol ... I'm still far from my goal!
  • TheViperMan
    TheViperMan Posts: 235 Member
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    You see yourself in a recent picture and don't recognize yourself.

    You see yourself in a mirror/reflection and find yourself checking yourself out. :smile:

    You find yourself considering buying clothes you would have never considered buying before...
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
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    (Men) When you are naked and look down and see a pen!s. This was a major accomplishment for me.



    I say this applies to men, becuase if you are a woman and look down and see a pen!s, then being fat probably wasn't your primary issue.

    I love you.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    When I can actually breath when I paint my toe nails or tie my shoes!! :happy:
  • virginiejaubin
    virginiejaubin Posts: 497 Member
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    When a co-worker describes you to others as the TALL, THIN, BLOND!!!! You can't help but feel empowered!
  • jzebracki
    jzebracki Posts: 112 Member
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    You can easily get in and out of the stalls in the ladies room - without using the one that is handicapped! (I hate when the regular stalls have doors that swing into the stall - they just about trap you when you try to get out. Finally, it is easier for me to get in and out, so I don't feel as fat anymore!)
  • rolandvarriale
    rolandvarriale Posts: 12
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    when did these airplane seats get so roomy?

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