25 lbs. lighter and no one has noticed

I remember how discouraging that was. It seemed like it took people forever to notice. But eventually they will. And actually maybe some people have already, but they want to be absolutely sure. Also, some people will never say anything...maybe they worry that it's insulting to mention it or something. But it won't be long before everyone is able to see it.

Yeah nobody noticed with me at first till I made a point of telling practically everyone. Because I'm the shy and retiring type like that :blushing:

As other folk have stated people may not want to comment. Or sometimes they are just so busy with what's going on in their own lives they just plain old don't notice. Great loss btw OP.

I lost 50 pounds and people are only now starting to double take and "wait a minute- are you getting smaller?" Um. Yup. I will say it's not something I ever advertised I was doing because I consider my weight personal business.

There was a study I read that mentions you will notice your weight loss first, followed by immediate family/close friends, and then way later by coworkers, acquaintances, etc. Just keep at it and give it time.

I totally understand how you feel! Even though we are really losing weight for ourselves, it just feels so good to have others notice and say something. I'm feeling really good right now and fitting into smaller clothes and I keep thinking the same thing...someone's going to notice...but you know what?....even though no one has, I still know! You have to feel so much better having lost what you have lost, so pat yourself on the back, congratulate yourself in the mirror...and keep on going!

I lost close on 50lbs before people started to comment - some apparently noticed a bit earlier, some did not say anything because they thought I might have medical issues.... but eventually it became so obvious that people had to start asking about it....

Even now - after 110lbs lost I meet people that has not seen me in a while, and they will say weird things like "you cut your hair", or "you changed the colour of your hair" - they know something is different - but if they had not seen me in years they cant put their finger on it.

As others have said - do this for yourself - for your health, for the energy and new found love of life you will get - and stop worrying about other people...... the accolades will come, but honestly the other benefits are so much more positive and worthwhile....

And congrats on the 25lb's - keep on going - it is soooo worth it!!

Are you doing it for yourself or other people?

THIS.

I know it sounds douche-y, but 'tis truth. Most people are so wrapped up in their own drama they barely notice others exist, let alone lost weight. This is about you anyway, so fck 'em.

I agree with everyone in that a lot of people probably notice something, but to actually say, "Hey! You lost some weight! Looks good!" also implies a lot negative thoughts, like that you look better now means that you looked worse when heavier, or that you were too overweight, etc, etc. Only if you make a *massive difference then would some people feel comfortable making some kind of comment, like, "have you been working out or something?"

I think only very close friends and family would feel comfortable making ongoing supportive comments about what they notice if they openly knew you were working on a diet.

*not to diminish 25lbs of good progress! Pick up a 25 lb turkey in the supermarket or something and you will see how much of an accomplishment that is! Good work!

I had a dear childhood friend who when I asked if she had noticed I had lost a lot of weight recently, replied I never focused on your weight before why would I now? I concede I still weight more than I did as a 4 or 9 or 15 year old. (Smile)

I would guess it's an awkward thing to them to mention.
Gratz on your loss! :drinker:

Same. 25 down, nobody can tell.

Seriously fat, I am. lol.

^^^^^^ This rhymes.