Is 10lbs off noticeable on your body?

2»

Replies

  • Magnamus
    Magnamus Posts: 66 Member
    Here's a cool site that allows woman to compare their body types:
    http://www.mybodygallery.com/index.html

    It was recommended by another MFPer not long ago.

    Check it out and you may get an idea of what 10 pds off looks like.
  • Tonysgirl0519
    Tonysgirl0519 Posts: 2
    10 lbs IS noticeable. Especially for the people that see you on a day to day basis.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    If your weight is already in a healthy range then a 10lb loss will definately show, you'll look great if you workout and development some definition too!
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    if you have a lot to lose, the first 10, no. the last 10, yes.
  • LERadicalDreamer
    LERadicalDreamer Posts: 61 Member
    I'm down 10lbs from 5 weeks ago (5'0" tall, started at 136, now 126) and I still don't see the difference yet. My exercise is always in classes with decent amounts of cardio, and then using weights (ranging from light to heavy). Could be I also have a super critical eye, though. I know my legs, while they don't look different to me, definitely feel much stronger.

    Actually I notice one thing - my traps (muscles near shoulders/neck, right) appeared. Didn't have those be so noticeable before. Still wish I saw my belly shrinking though, lol.
  • jlsAhava
    jlsAhava Posts: 411 Member
    Toning will show the biggest improvement not weightloss.

    ^^ this ^^

    Make sure you eat enough to fuel your body for the increased workouts.
  • julimonster
    julimonster Posts: 243 Member
    LOL, I measured my weight loss in bags of birdseed, I lost 2 20 lb bags of birdseed, when I pick them up now and pack them I can really feel the difference!!!
  • julimonster
    julimonster Posts: 243 Member
    Here's a cool site that allows woman to compare their body types:
    http://www.mybodygallery.com/index.html

    It was recommended by another MFPer not long ago.

    Check it out and you may get an idea of what 10 pds off looks like.


    BIG thank you, what an eye opener!
  • jlsAhava
    jlsAhava Posts: 411 Member
    I'm down 10lbs from 5 weeks ago (5'0" tall, started at 136, now 126) and I still don't see the difference yet. My exercise is always in classes with decent amounts of cardio, and then using weights (ranging from light to heavy). Could be I also have a super critical eye, though. I know my legs, while they don't look different to me, definitely feel much stronger.

    Actually I notice one thing - my traps (muscles near shoulders/neck, right) appeared. Didn't have those be so noticeable before. Still wish I saw my belly shrinking though, lol.

    At 5'0", I have now doubt that the ten lbs (at the relatively low weight) has made a visual difference. Comparing measurements and pictures (before and current) are the best ways to see the difference in yourself. Be proud of your accomplishment! :flowerforyou:
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    It really depends on your own body. I've only lost a few pounds, but all of my body fat is around my waist, so I can tell by how my clothes fit. I'm cinching in my belts and now I have to take a couple of pieces to the tailor for alterations because they are just baggy on me. After only 6 lbs!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    I lost 16 and can't tell at all :sad: lol

    Me either
  • angusmike
    angusmike Posts: 97
    Yes.

    Two inches off my waist and down one size in shirts and pants. :smile:
  • amymanor
    amymanor Posts: 1
    I went on a 1200 calorie a day diet and lost 10 lbs in just over a month. My clothes fit much better. I started going to the gym 3 days a week and left the diet thing alone and have lost 0 lbs, but definitely look much more fit. The inches started to drop. I went from a 33 in waist to a 30 in waist.
  • Weebs628
    Weebs628 Posts: 574 Member
    I've lost 10 so far and I've noticed that my clothes fit differently. I've had a few people ask if I've lost weight, and I've lost 9 inches. I only REALLY noticed this morning after looking at pictures of myself that I took in June. My stomach is much smaller and my double chin is gone. I didn't even realize I had a double chin before!
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    if your within the last 30 lbs then 10lbs lost is noticable. if you have a lot to lose then you might not notice it.
  • sdumma
    sdumma Posts: 126 Member
    I also have fit back into clothes that I gave up on last year. For me,10 pounds is at least one clothing size, a much leaner face, and a lot of the "extra" gone, especially in the abdomen. Everyone is different.
    I agree with her
  • Krystle7136
    Krystle7136 Posts: 3
    Go to the grocery store and pick up two 5lb bags of sugar....hell, yeah, you'll notice it! I've lost 16lbs and have dropped from a 18W size to a regular 16. My face is thinner....my waist is 3inches smaller. I'm looking forward to the next 20 lbs!!!!
  • Krystle7136
    Krystle7136 Posts: 3
    Go to the grocery store and pick up two 5lb bags of sugar....hell, yeah, you'll notice it! I've lost 16lbs and have dropped from a 18W size to a regular 16. My face is thinner....my waist is 3inches smaller. I'm looking forward to the next 20 lbs!!!!
    This was funny and soo true...didnt think 10 pounds on my overweight figure ment anything until you put it this way! It encouraged me and made me laugh!!!:)
  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
    10lbs will make a world of difference on my body. I'm short so the difference will be visible.
  • maffff
    maffff Posts: 72 Member
    I started at 222. Took until 190 until people started to really notice, between 30-40lbs I started to get a lot of positive comments about weight loss.

    The last 10lbs, between 186 to 176, I have really started to notice more definition and I can't wait to lose the last 10-20 then properly tone.

    The smaller you are the more weight loss will show, but it's all a step in the right direction.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    The smaller you are to begin with the more it will show. Think 10lbs off 150lbs is a greater % than 10lbs off 300lbs. Also, body composition will effect it, how much fat you lose vs other stuff such as muscle, water etc Some people on here have lost hardly anything but because they've kept their muscle through exercise/strength training they look completely different to someone who say went on a crash diet and no exercise. It varies for everyone because of factors like these.
  • Edensienna
    Edensienna Posts: 180 Member
    Yes losing those ten pounds really gave me a figure back :)
  • JONZ64
    JONZ64 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Apparantly the LAST 10 lbs is the most noticeable because it is all anyone ever seems to focus on.

    "I just can't lose this LAST 10 POUNDS!!":laugh:
  • arrseegee
    arrseegee Posts: 575 Member
    You can tone while maintaining your current weight, which would be a better goal for you than losing. Check out this group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less for some ideas.

Categories