Tiny weight loss - noticeable?

CBrook04
CBrook04 Posts: 107
in Motivation and Support
Some people that know I'm trying to lose weight will say "It looks like you're losing weight" or "I can see it" when they ask how much weight I have lost.. ITS ONLY BEEN 3 WEEKS. About 8 lbs from the last time I weighed in (last Wednesday) .. It's kind of uncomfortable because I can't even notice the weight loss on myself yet (& don't expect to for some time) so it feels as if they just say it to be supportive. I have a fair amount of weight to lose so no, I'm not one of those people who can lose 5 lbs & be totally noticeable. It's just a little uncomfortable & I don't want them to say they can see weight loss when they can't just for the hell of it. :/
Did anyone else hear these things from people early on in their weight loss journey?

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  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    I think a lot of people hold themselves differently when they start to lose weight. Even if it's just a few pounds, that progress is enough to lift our shoulders and spirits a bit, and I think that's what people notice.
  • SteveStedge1
    SteveStedge1 Posts: 149 Member
    If my wife loses 3 lbs I can tell. 8lbs I imagine they can tell. Looking at ourselves its very hard to differentiate between our mental projections of ourselves and reality.

    that's why it takes a picture of us (unflattering!) often to get things moving. I know that's the case with me.

    It would make sense that just looking in the mirror our mental image of ourselves takes a lot longer to adjust to reality than our physical image.
  • jamiesillimandunn
    jamiesillimandunn Posts: 270 Member
    GIRL ....you are doing an amazing job !! It's hard to not see it when we look in the mirror ! But I myself have only lost a whopping 11 pounds and my hubby won't stay off me !! Hahaa...no really my mother is pokin at me me saying, " where did your belly go" and I'm like SERIOUSLY it's still there !! So take the compliments you've earned them , yeah only a small pound Loss to you but go ahead and set a five pound bag of sugar up on the table !! YOU LOST THAT PLUS ANOTHER HALF!! Congrats on your journey !!
  • mommy3457
    mommy3457 Posts: 361 Member
    GIRL ....you are doing an amazing job !! It's hard to not see it when we look in the mirror ! But I myself have only lost a whopping 11 pounds and my hubby won't stay off me !! Hahaa...no really my mother is pokin at me me saying, " where did your belly go" and I'm like SERIOUSLY it's still there !! So take the compliments you've earned them , yeah only a small pound Loss to you but go ahead and set a five pound bag of sugar up on the table !! YOU LOST THAT PLUS ANOTHER HALF!! Congrats on your journey !!

    This! :happy:
  • SteveStedge1
    SteveStedge1 Posts: 149 Member
    But I myself have only lost a whopping 11 pounds and my hubby won't stay off me !! Hahaa..

    Giggidy
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    You know what is noticable besides weight loss?

    Better posture.
    Confidence.
    Energy levels
    Animated facial features/guestures.
    Clearer skin/athletic flush to face.

    If you feel good, you look good - and people notice.
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,511 Member
    I lost my first 9 pounds and was told "you've lost a TON of weight!" I thought it was pretty funny. I didn't even realize my weight had gotten in to "tonnage." :tongue:
  • availles
    availles Posts: 11
    You are making great progress but don't just measure yourself by weight alone. Your attitude to life is so important too,Feeling happy should be your goal. If you put a pound back on it isnt too important.Small strides to improving your overall health is the way forward. Check out MFP/Fitbugorb as a way forward.It works for me.

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