I've lost 19 pounds.. Apparently.

mperrott2205
mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone,

So I weighed myself at the gym today, and I weigh 225. I started at 244. So although I am absolutely chuffed with my hard work and effort.. I don't look and feel like I've lost weight.

I've still got huge thighs, and a fat stomach. I have noticed the clothes look slightly better on me, like my jeans look like they fit me better and t shirts feel better.. But when I take them off, I still look and feel fat. Does anyone else feel like this?
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  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    Yes. I've lost 15lbs (from about 145 to 130) and I feel like I can hardly tell somedays. Nobody has said anything and I think the only place where I've noticeably lost weight from is my face.
  • FaerieCae
    FaerieCae Posts: 437 Member
    Yes... your brain will eventually catch up and figure out you're smaller looking. Some days I think I look like I never lost my 19 lbs and then other days I think I look good! Dont know why it happens, but take measurements, then you will definitely be able to tell!
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
    You need to take pictures, its the only real way to see, our brains trick us
  • GiddyNZ
    GiddyNZ Posts: 136 Member
    I was a similar starting weight to the OP.. it took losing about 30 pounds before I didn't fit my clothes etc anymore and people started commenting.. the first thing I noticed though was how much better I felt, and how much harder I could go in the gym and on my mountain bike.. which is awesome!! Keep up the good work!!

    (Note: My ticker only shows weight lost since joining MFP)
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
    Nice to know this is normal then :) thanks guys. This hasn't put me off in the slightest, if anything it makes me wanna go harder!
  • beanymac22
    beanymac22 Posts: 47
    I took pics before and after my first 10 lb loss, Posted a thread somewhere on here. But I couldn't tell a difference.
  • ajball90
    ajball90 Posts: 211 Member
    Yes, I am the same. Ive lost 18 pounds (gone from 249 to 231) and I can't tell at all. I think taking pictures and measurements is the best way to get an idea of how you're actually progressing, but I haven't done either, so feeling a little discouraged at the moment!
  • flikster76
    flikster76 Posts: 33 Member
    hang in there, you will feel it soon! if your clothes were snug before the loss, u will notice they feel comfy, then loose! it will happen, and its awesome. congrats on the loss! ;-)
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,466 Member
    I found the same, that the first bit of weight loss didn't seem to make a huge difference. I'm definitely noticing a big difference now (after 50 lb) and people comment on it.
  • ron2e
    ron2e Posts: 606
    Don't let it worry you, I've had exactly the same, but apparently the visceral fat, ie the unhealthy stuff that surrounds the organs in the abdominal cavity, is the first to go, and that is GOOD. The subcutaneous fat which is what you're seeing is next. I've lost 40 lbs but that is not reflected in my outward size to as much of an extent as I might have expected so photos and measurements don't show much difference. But I feel so much better I am happy with that and accept that I'm much healthier and the rest will go eventually..
  • WhaddoWino
    WhaddoWino Posts: 146 Member
    I agree with the other posters. I think you lose perspective and become even more critical of your body as the weight comes off. Remember... it's a GOOD problem! You are getting healthier by the day and nobody's perfect--- just keep at it and make yours the best body you possibly can over the long haul. Good luck!
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    keep going
  • kbeech06
    kbeech06 Posts: 328 Member
    I still feel like that and I've lost 31!
  • getyourbeans
    getyourbeans Posts: 80 Member
    That's funny - I was saying the exact same thing yesterday. I realised I'm exactly 14 kgs (about 31lbs) lighter than I was this time last year - and yet I feel like I don't look any different. I must look different, surely. I have had a few fluctuations within that time (moved countries in September and had a couple months travelling) so it certainly hasn't been a steady loss. Wish I'd started taking progress photos earlier! I'm now just in the healthy weight range and back in the 60's (69.8, but I'll take it for now) for the first time in about 5 years. Maybe it takes a while for the brain to catch up :-) Just wanted to let you know you're not alone!
  • sallievp
    sallievp Posts: 33 Member
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    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:
  • pluckabee
    pluckabee Posts: 346 Member
    If you started at quite a high weight, it's going to take a bit longer for you to notice a big difference. I started 236 and like you I have days where I just think 'How is it possible I've lost this much and I'm still this fat?'

    I think on days like this it's really important to acknowledge how much progress you've made beyond the scale because when you think about everything you've achieved you will realize you've done SO MUCH and if you just keep going you will eventually get there
  • Catlady87
    Catlady87 Posts: 302 Member
    I know exactly how you feel! I've lost 22lbs and am nearly at goal weight (only 6 to go) and there are some days when I don't really feel or see it.
    The brain has a way of tricking us. It also depends on how much you have to lose. If you need to lose like 100lbs then 20lbs is only the first part of that, but if you need to lose 30lbs then you'll notice it more because its a higher percentage of what you need to lose.
    But definitely taking photos and measurements is the way to go! That's concrete proof!
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    I feel the same as you. I've lost 69lbs & took some more photos yesterday. I was really disappointed with them & deleted most - I STILL have that big fat stomach (though I can see the double chins have got fewer and I know I've lost 10 inches from my waist). Another 40 or so pounds to go!
  • GiddyNZ
    GiddyNZ Posts: 136 Member
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    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:

    There is certainly a difference visible here.. well done!!
  • Kamatayan
    Kamatayan Posts: 21 Member
    32 pounds down here, and some days I actually feel fatter.
  • sallievp
    sallievp Posts: 33 Member
    comparison_zpsb93a0bc0.jpg[/URL]

    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:

    There is certainly a difference visible here.. well done!!

    Thanks you Giddy! you have made my day! :happy:
  • emeraldplayer
    emeraldplayer Posts: 2
    HI don't lose faith keep this mantra in your head and never give up.

    " It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing , 8 weeks for your friends and 12 weeks for the rest of the world. DON'T GIVE UP"
  • runlilyrun
    runlilyrun Posts: 140
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    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:

    I can see it, especially in your arms.
  • sallievp
    sallievp Posts: 33 Member
    comparison_zpsb93a0bc0.jpg[/URL]

    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:

    I can see it, especially in your arms.

    Thank you Run...I hated my arms soooo much before!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
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    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:

    I can see it, especially in your arms.
    an d your chest, and your width, and your belly.
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
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    I am the same! posted this pic to see if anyone can tell a differnece with me!! I know I look a little smaller but I have lost 31 pounds and cannot see it :ohwell:

    You look fantastic! A definite difference, well done!
  • mary29033
    mary29033 Posts: 11
    I think for me, at least, it's helpful to have a few smaller pieces of clothing around as mini "goals." I started with jeans that ran smaller than my other pairs - at 30 pounds gone, they now fit without having to do squats to stretch them out!

    Now I'm aiming to fit into a size smaller in my shirts. I tend to wear a certain Kohl's v-neck t most days to work, and I very optimistically bought one size smaller at times along the way and they've never fit. Now I'm getting close to them fitting just fine - in fact, I wore one the other day by mistake out shopping and only after wearing it for awhile did I realize I had one of the 1X on instead of my usual 2X.

    My next goal in a couple of pairs of shorts that have been too tight to wear - once those fit, I'll know I've really made progress!

    I've always said I feel like an anti-anorexic. I'd look in the mirror and not really see myself as fat. Not just overweight - but FAT. When I saw a family pic from Christmas this past year, I realized I was the largest person in my entire family - even looking bigger than my dad and my brother who are both pretty big guys!

    Enough, I said - and I have 32 pounds gone since 2/1.

    Just keep at it - you may not see it, but keep trying the smaller clothes you've bought in the past and set yourself some mini goals along the way. It's excellent incentive!
  • nettip
    nettip Posts: 113 Member
    I feel the same after 28lbs, pics of me are a no no even when I wasn't big in 13 years the only pics of me and hubby are wedding ones and I instructed photographer not to follow me around to get pics of everyone else. When I look in mirror I look the same and my dress size hasn't changed although some of my larger sized stuff doesn't fit me now and stuff that was to tight now fits better plus have noticed my ankles,knees,shoulders and groin have gotten smaller so maybe look at the odd places lol
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    it is annoying when the pictures and the mirror don't look different, but it helps to focus on the fitness improvements
    or the consistency of your training, nutrition, etc. remember they are all imporant, along with rest, just as important as the gym session.
  • MontanaB
    MontanaB Posts: 439 Member
    take measurements of the same areas on your body every month, that way along with the scales going down you can see where the inches are being lost as well - that's a massive boost :)

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