The Things No One Tells You About Weight Loss

nobody told me how much advice I would get from people (not in here but in the outside world) who are overweight and don't eat right and don't exercise. everybody is a diet consultant!

That it takes a lot longer for your self-image to catch up to your actual image.

That's a good one.

Also, that overweight people would judge me and call me too skinny. I never saw that coming.

For me, it was that being successful can sometimes be scary. Almost every time I lose 10 pounds, I go back up. Being heavy my whole life means I don't know any other way and that's terrifying!

That I don't have to eat like a rabbit to see results.

That the best weight loss "supplements" are a good attitude and the courage to take those first steps to changing my lifestyle.

That exercise is the best, cheapest antidepressant.

this^^^.. this was the most important and best thing I have learned!!! Also that you dont need a gym membership to lose weight!!! I have lost 18 lbs so far with walking outside, dance workouts and light strength training at home.

That it takes a lot longer for your self-image to catch up to your actual image.

this

All about calorie deficits being the key
It is easy to fall back into old habits but persisting will get you where you want
It's a lifestyle change
You can still enjoy foods you love within moderation

That nothing beats knowing you can do it.

That losing weight is actual quite a basic equation, calories in calories out.

That people see you differently when you are thinner, I am no different, I just weigh less

About all the farting that occurs at the squat rack. And running gives you the best endorphin high ever.

Oh, and nobody told me how expensive it would be to replace all my clothes multiple times, even by shopping at the Goodwill or Salvation Army stores.

Yeah. Nobody gives me a second look at the gym when a fart just happens on its own.

I went to the Hospice second hand store today a got a bag of clothes for $5.00. No kidding, they were having a sale, Handed me a large paper bag. I bought probably $150-$200 worth of nice well-kept clothes in my smaller size for five bucks and now I'm tickled pink.

That one could have so much energy from eating less food, than one has ever attempted their entire life.
That one could become a source of so much inspiration to all in their life, including their boss
That one can be so committed to a lifestyle in so short a time
That what counts is never giving up, no matter how many times one tried in the past, because one day, one solitary, blissful day..something might just click.

Oh and never believe everything so called wise and smart people tell you..you may have caught them the day they are having a stoopid day.
Never throw out or give away those small size clothes you bought 5yrs ago so you could be motivated to lose weight...You will one day need them.

If you were very heavy when you started, you will start discovering new body parts, and not all of them in a good way... you will no longer have the luxury of cushioning when you attempt to sit on hard surfaces.

I just learned that a status I posted was what inspired this thread to begin with & I want to thank the OP for posting it. I also want to thank everyone who posted on here. I went through & read every single word & I feel SO much better.....my scale might even get to live now! You all have really helped me a lot & to the OP :flowerforyou: this was just what I needed today :happy:

That it can sometimes be a huge mind *kitten*

OMG THIS!!! I've said it myself many times.

Also...sex is much different & better.

I didn't expect to like my body any more than I did before. I already liked it plenty and figured not much would change on that front....but it was a bit of a surprise that I've ended up liking it so much less.

So much of what everyone has already said here--and not knowing how to accept compliments about how I look now, having some family members and friends make negative comments about my weight loss the same as they made negative comments when I was heavy (the realization that they are just critical), and that all these years I was overweight I thought that was the only reason I lacked self-confidence and it turns out it was just an excuse to hide behind. And even when all of that makes it hard, I am healthier, happier, have more energy, and will live a longer life with my husband and children then I would have.

4. Your bowel movements are going to go nuts when you try to replace your "unhealthy" diet with a bunch of raw veggies and other distress causing items.

5. Increased water intake makes you pee. A lot.

^^This! Gosh! The peeing!