18 Ibs Lost, and no one notices

I had to lose nearly 30 for people to start noticing. This is why it is so important to do it for yourself. People WILL notice eventually, but if you feel the difference and are happy with your progress, that is all that matters. Congratulations by the way! Losing 18 pounds is a huge accomplishment!!!!

I lost 8,1 kg which is almost 18 pounds, and no one around me notices the difference..very frustrating!

As nice as it is for people to notice. Are you losing weight for them or yourself? You've done fantastic and should be proud you know what you've achieved.

Keep going; the closer you get to your goal the more people will notice if you even lose 5lb.

It not that no one notices. People are just so busy and mindless in there own being. People have been noticing my weight lost since I took it seriously in April. I mastered body recomp from January to April with NSV of any kind but was still slimming down a lot.

As above. Do it for yourself, anyone else caring is a bonus.

I had to lose nearly 30 for people to start noticing. This is why it is so important to do it for yourself. People WILL notice eventually, but if you feel the difference and are happy with your progress, that is all that matters. Congratulations by the way! Losing 18 pounds is a huge accomplishment!!!!

I think people notice but feel awkward bringing up weight, even when youve lost. Great job! Focus on losing for yourself!

I know exactly how you feel and that's discouraging. I had to lose about 30 pounds and get quite slim before people began to notice - or at least verbalize it. And then too, I think there are people who may be jealous who won't comment no matter what. Still others pay so damn little attention to anyone but themselves that you might as well write them off.

Don't let their lack of notice concern you. You know you've lost weight and look good and that's all that really counts. And, your doctor will know and appreciate it.

I had the same thing this past weekend - I've lost 28lb and no-one said anything. Then I thought:

i) I feel SO much better - fitter/trimmer and more comfortable

ii) I am the only one who is really concerned about how big or small I am

iii) I carry my weight very evenly and people in the past, when I have dropped weight before, have commented that they never realised that I was as big as I was.

iv) some people do not like making personal comments about weight for fear that 'Have you lost weight?' or 'Gosh you look great - have you lost a few pounds' translates as 'Before you were huge!'

We are a sensitive lot! Do this for you - others will notice how much more active/trim or glamorous you look in good time.

Congratulations on your 18lb loss :flowerforyou:

A lot depends on your starting weight, but most people's experience is that they don't get comments until they have lost about 30-40 lbs. I didn't start getting comments until about 40 lbs. were lost.

I've lost nearly 50lbs and still some people seem not to have noticed. I think when they see us on a regular basis, it's more difficult to notice gradual changes. If I run into people I haven't seen in a while, they always seem to notice. . . but probably not until I had lost about 20-25lbs. If you're still in the same clothes, try wearing something new that fits you better. That's when the people I see daily started to comment on my weight loss.

First, you've got to keep in focus that losing weight is for you and to benefit your life. If you notice the change after the weight loss, that's the most important! As you get healthier, your whole attitude and mood will change along with it...and that's bound to be noticeable to others. Keep up the good work!

A friend of mine lost 90 pounds before I noticed. You are much more critical of yourself than anyone else, so just know you're doing this for yourself.

I wouldn't worry too much. When people are all around you, they don't notice incremental changes. You do, because you're looking for them. People who don't see you often, will notice.

One day, someone who talks to you every day will suddenly realise that actually you've lost loads of weight. It happens to everyone.

I lost 23 lbs before the girl who sits next to me at work noticed. One day I was wearing a tight fitting dress and talking to someone on the other side of the room and she didn't realise it was me. The shock on her face was worth it!

My parents noticed within about 7lbs because I only see them every few weeks.

You are the only one that matters! I have lost 22lbs, I'm 5'3 so it is noticeable to me anyway lol! But Take pride in yourself. Oters might have noticed just not said anything.
Congratulations! Keep up the good work!