What is the biggest unexpected surprise after losing weight?
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I didn't realize how big I really looked until I saw how shocked people looked who hadn't seen me in a while. Also, I am starting to annoy my boyfriend and family because I constantly talk about food lol.
OMG YES. I'm always obsessing over food.
I too am guilty of this! I am obsessed with food.
What's worse is that I'm becoming obnoxious at home. I am on a modified South Beach diet, so when I see people eating sugar and carbs I can be a little... preachy.
I am noticing increased energy, ease of movement, and that I can really RUN again. But my absolute favorite thing to notice is when I put on a pair of "new" pants that have never been worn, only to realize I bought them two years ago and couldn't fit into them then. That is when it's all worth it!0 -
Bump. Great thread!!!0
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I find I get cold easily,
I am a lot happier and more confident, before i wanted to stay home all the time now I am constantly planning things and going places
There is a lot more room in chairs, booths,
My butt hurts after sitting for a few minutes
I have my life back before I sat or layed all the time, now I am busy0 -
I just started using this MFP app again. It's been more than a year now and I'm gaining some weight back. I had lost over 20# and now I'm back up by 9#. I noticed my clothes are getting too tight despite working out most days of the week. Eating out at restaurants this summer has packed on some pounds and it has got to stop. I will use this app to keep track before I end up over 200# again!0
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I just figured out how to put the ticker on showing my weight loss. I hope it works now.0
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I am most suprised at the fact that none of my shoes fit anymore, all way too big. Crossing my legs has become something I love to do as it is now SO much easier. I am most suprised at the reaction my husband has had, he still makes comments about bones that he didn't remember me having when we met 20 years ago......I tell him thats because I didn't!0
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I never realized how overweight I was and I felt fine with myself, but now that I've lost weight I'm more critical of my body than I used to be. And since I gained most of my weight over my first pregnancy, I've found that even though I've arrived at my pre-pregnancy weight my body is different. The abdominal fat that I have leftover is hanging from the loose skin around my belly and it affects how I look in clothes and how things fit as well as my self-confidence. That part sucks, but I'm working on it.
BUT...
-My skin is clearer than ever before. I don't break out as badly as I used to, nor as frequently.
-I can't get over what my arms feel like now that I have muscle. Or my legs. Or my glutes.
-I am managing my anxiety and depression better without meds now than I was before. I still have my moments, but they are manageable and I don't get overwhelmed quite like I used to.
-I don't get winded easily anymore unless I'm doing heavy exercise.
-I was noticing the other night that it's harder to lay on a hard surface (like the floor) because of the pressure on my ribs and hips, which have less fat around them.0 -
There are a lot of negatives for me, almost more than there are positives BUT I am in a much better place health wise than I was 60 lbs ago and for that I am glad. I was always a confident person so that hasn't changed though I do find I'm getting a little more vain than I like sometimes..
I find that the extra 'attention' and 'solicitous' behavior from others is affecting my ability to do my job in that clients (especially males) are even more unwilling to accept technical experience when the woman is better looking / thinner etc.. When I was bigger I didn't have guys falling over themselves to help me which suited me fine and allowed me to do what I needed and gtfo..now they just get in my way and its annoying as *uck.
The extra 'bones' that have been uncovered by my shrinking skin now make it even more impossible to find a comfortable position for sleeping - I have never slept well and these days it's just gotten worse.
I was always ample in the top but I was always able to find clothing that would fit reasonably well at the plus size stores. Now my boobs have gone from a reasonably difficult to find but still fairly available 40DDD to an IMPOSSIBLE and forget it unless you want to pay $$$ in a special store 36DDD.. The plus stores don't start until 38 and the normal stores stop at DD. Making it also impossible to find a one piece dress to fit properly in the top and not hang like a circus tent off my STILL non-existent butt, also making it practically impossible to find any top which fits right for the same reason.. I have more pain in my back, hips and knees than ever..probably cause my boobs hardly shrank I hope the next 30 lbs takes some boob - WTB DD plx!
On a positive note: I no longer feel squished when someone sits next to me on the bus0 -
way to go girl I love to see how happy we can be after we loss so much! so I wont to thank you for this it help me to better me, Alma0
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How much better I felt in general, not just being more fit, but so many other things - my knees don't hurt anymore, my back doesn't hurt, it's so much easier to do so many little things (mowing the lawn) that I never thought would be affected.
I also haven't gotten sick lately, prob thanks to better nutrition and exercise. I feel better about myself, so I carry myself with more confidence.
My favorite surprise is probably that I'm never worried about fitting into any clothes anymore. If I bought it, at any time, I will fit into it, because I'm no longer gaining weight.
The bad surprise? Probably negative people, though there haven't been many. Also, the cost of buying new clothes, but if you wait for sales you can get really nice stuff at normal prices.0 -
OMG I thought it was just me, I thought maybe I just forgot how to shave my armpits. LOL0
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I've been married 20 years so I'll be blunt. I've lost almost half my goal weight and my husband has shed all 25lbs he needed to lose. There is so much less belly between us that we noticed how much better we "fit together" when we are in the heat of passion. Reason enough to stay motivated.0
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Somewhere on this thread I read about people saying their underarms had changed and it was harder to shave now. I thought that was weird and it stuck in my brain. BUT IT'S TRUE!!
I went to wax on the weekend and it's so weird. Obviously in the last 2 weeks there's been some loss of fat and now they are all caved in and much harder to deal with.
Strangest thing I've found so far that's for sure.
OMG I thought it was just me, I thought maybe I just forgot how to shave my armpits. LOL0 -
MORE stamina and enjoyment
being able to RUN
not having to buy clothes in the Plus size section
not taking forever to shave
even though i'm curvy, having hip bones and collarbones that i can feel/see
actually being noticed instead of just blending in.0 -
I am most surprised that I don’t feel better about me..I thought that being less huge would have made me feel pretty or something. Surprise! Still feel the same about me...there is just less of me to feel that way about.
oh my!! Work on fixing that just as hard as you've worked at losing weight!! You have done so so well! How you see yourself, loving and appreciating yourself is even more important than the weight! Be proud, you should be! and build more good self feelings from that. Maybe, as sappy as it sounds, start a thankfulness book about yourself! Things that you've done that are good, healthy, self affirming... yadda yadda. *hugs!!0 -
I've lost 32lbs so far and the thing that surprises me the most is that MY CLOTHES STILL FIT!!! I only have a couple articles that I can't wear anymore and by now I thought I would have a whole new wardrobe
On the good side, I'm shocked at how I'm living without the white foods that I used to eat! I never thought I could live without bread at every meal. I would literally put mashed potatoes on my garlic bread at least three times per week before... I probably eat 1200-2000 calories less per week just by cutting down on potatoes, bread, pasta and rice.
I'm also shocked at how proud of myself I am0 -
I've been used to the minus 40 prairie winter weather here for years but this year I was FREEZING! oMG. Never ever warm.
During hot yoga instead of being all overheated and worn out feeling I was all "ahhhh, I am FINALLY FINALLY warm" and wouldn't want to leave.
A more positive surprise was that by losing weight gaining strength I was able to improve my flexibility greatly, would have been handy when I was dancing year ago, but its still pretty sweet to be able to do the splits0 -
I love this question and the responses. I am almost to my FIRST Goal, have 14lbs to go. But, there have been a few negative and some positive.
On the negative side:
-The cellulite on my legs has become more prominent, and I am not liking that (so, weight training is in order)
while my breast have shrunk, because I had a biopsy, I now have extra loose skin on the biopsied breast. (sorry TMI)
-I am having issues with seeing the new me. There are days where I am so excited about it, but then there are days where I still feel as if I haven't lost any weight. I have these unrealistic feelings, especially if I happen to overeat on a particular day! :-(
-my knees (athritis) has become a major issue due to all of my ZUMBA (but I will find a way to manage it, not giving it up)
The plus side:
-I am managing my anxiety and depression better though exercise. I still have my moments, but they are manageable and I don't get overwhelmed and linger in that, quite like I used to.
-my shoe size has gotten smaller
-My waist is showing now
-I am excited about getting on an airplane, because I now don't have to wonder if I am going to be able to fit. I Know that I will.
-I fit in ALL seats now
-I NOW realize that this has to be a way of life, not just a temporary weight loss (DIET!)
I have finally found an execise that I ABSOLUTELY love. ZUMBA.. have become a ZUMBAHOLIC
-looking foward to being the smallest that I have ever been, as an adult (actually, I am close to that now)
-I too realize how short I really am (being all of 5' 3 1/2") - even my son said.. oh wow mom.. u are really short! (being heavier makes you appear taller, I guess)
-having my children become involved and having their tremendous support in my getting healthy
-just overall feeling better about my health and who I am as person
-being an inspiration to other people.. now that was a shocker to me!!!! WOW...
And knowing that there will be more surprises.. to come...0 -
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Since 2009, I've lost 80 lbs, but I've just recently started to notice certain changes, since I'm pretty much the smallest I've ever been. One that I noticed over the last couple of days (and I was actually thinking about it this morning) is that I actually feel my height now. I'm fairly short at 5'4", but I've never felt short. I guess my extra girth made me feel like I had increased stature, but I work with a bunch of guys who are 6'+ and we do a lot of heavy lifting. It's really put in perspective for me just how small I am. And the more weight I lose, the smaller I feel. I feel like Alice drinking the shrinking potion sometimes. Lol
I find this interesting because I'm having the opposite feeling, as I'm losing weight I'm feeling taller I'm only 5'4, but I think with that extra weight I was slouching more and just looked depressed. Now I walk with my shoulders back and my head high.0 -
I crave some things I ate all the time before less and less now lol and it's pretty cool.0
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The fact that I went from being hot and sweating all the time, to freezing all the time! I used to think that I was "hot natured". Nope, just to much fat lol. Also, how my taste buds changed. Stuff I couldn't stand is now some of my favorites!0
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I love the 'kindle jeans pocket' detail. Been there! Great job.0
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I have noticed I can rich my bum lol
toilet sit doesnt get lose.
gym walking is not 30 min but 15 min
going up the hill is no problem
I actually have a waist!
Guys look at me on the street
Belly is hanging a bit but I do exercise hoping to get rid of it soon
Thats my story0 -
Maybe TMI, but my periods are lighter & I don't feel as ill as I used to before & during them!0
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I'm sexy and I know it
Seriously, though; the whole world treats you better.
Also, the cold affects me much more, my libido has increased, and I have more energy for everyday things.
I think it also evolved my outlook. I can do IT - whatever it is. Try and stop me. If I can fight my own demons and win, then I have less fear facing outside 'demons.'0 -
Since 2009, I've lost 80 lbs, but I've just recently started to notice certain changes, since I'm pretty much the smallest I've ever been. One that I noticed over the last couple of days (and I was actually thinking about it this morning) is that I actually feel my height now. I'm fairly short at 5'4", but I've never felt short. I guess my extra girth made me feel like I had increased stature, but I work with a bunch of guys who are 6'+ and we do a lot of heavy lifting. It's really put in perspective for me just how small I am. And the more weight I lose, the smaller I feel. I feel like Alice drinking the shrinking potion sometimes. Lol
YES!!! When I got down to 185 last yr,....I felt smaller/shorter,..like b4 I was feeling 5'7(am really 5'3) Cant wait to feel that again,last yr got sick and almost died,but I'm here,and back on track,..and HEALTHY!!!:drinker:0 -
Since 2009, I've lost 80 lbs, but I've just recently started to notice certain changes, since I'm pretty much the smallest I've ever been. One that I noticed over the last couple of days (and I was actually thinking about it this morning) is that I actually feel my height now. I'm fairly short at 5'4", but I've never felt short. I guess my extra girth made me feel like I had increased stature, but I work with a bunch of guys who are 6'+ and we do a lot of heavy lifting. It's really put in perspective for me just how small I am. And the more weight I lose, the smaller I feel. I feel like Alice drinking the shrinking potion sometimes. Lol
I am sorta the opposite, I feel taller the more weight I lose. Maybe it is standing up straighter or something. I always felt bigger than most of the women around me (I'm 5'8" and most of my girlfriends are around 5'3-5'5) but as I get smaller width wise I start to see, oh i do have longer arms and legs and simply take up more space not JUST because of big breasts or belly and so on.0 -
I've lost about 40 (About 35 on MFP) and compared to before, I'm always freezing. On top of that, people treat me way better than before. t's really sad that people are more likely to approach me or be nice to me just because I lost weight. The positives include the less sweat I create when exercising or even being outside in the heat, and a slight confidence boost from before, as well as me not being able to fit clothes that at one point, I barely squeezed in!0
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I have stopped biting my nails! I have nails for the first time in my life. I am 63:laugh:
I think it is a combination of feeling more confident and less stressed, better nutrition, so they don't break, wanting to look my best, and not wanting (TMI) to fill my mouth with saliva and sparking my appetite, which is what happens when you bite them. My mum was a biter and my granddad and they say it runs in families. I have been about 9months now not biting, with the odd slip up, but it is great and totally unexpected ! :flowerforyou:0
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