Unexpected results of weight loss

Wow, where to start! I am so cold - all the time. I have lost 54 lbs so far, in just 24 weeks (32 more to go) My wedding rings fall off, stopped wearing them until I get to goal weight and will resize them. Every 10 lbs has been another size in clothes, so I have so very little to wear, since I don't want to invest a fortune in transition clothes. My feet have gotten smaller. I can actually see where my ribs are when I am lying down, who even knew they were there before? Same with the sternum, and hip bones. People keep calling me things like skinny and slim - never heard those words associated with me before. I can wear heels again, I always thought my feet just hated them, but they just hated the weight on top of them! Boobs are not fond of quick weight loss, they just want to hang there and not stand up anymore, LOL! I am starting to see muscles emerge in surprising places. I CAN actually run, never expected that to happen. I LIKE exercise, who is this stranger in my body?

Like others, I'm always cold (unless I have a hot flash..) but I LOVE the snazzy looking microfiber or wool thermal base layers from outdoor clothing/equipment companies. A lot of them are now on sale as winter is passing, and I am buying! Wonderful leggings, slinky running tops, wearing them under my clothes to keep warm. No added bulk. They feel good, look sporty, and actually make me feel like exercising more!

Nice job, everyone! It is so fun to read everyone's experiences. SandyCoils, I know what you mean about it scaring you to shop in the misses department. When I first started shopping there I felt like an interloper, like people would be thinking "what is she doing in here?".

I can fit with ease in my seat on an airplane and not worry about crowding someone else.
I can sprint to catch my train instead of waiting for the next one.
I had to buy a super thick yoga mat to replace my thin mat because I lost so much padding (chub).
I was so confused as to why it wasn't comfortable to lean on a wall, then realized my shoulder blades were no longer protected by a layer of insulation. Same with my butt when sitting on my hard wood floor.
Better nutrition means my hair, nails, and skin are nicer.
Smaller shoes! I no longer have to special order WW shoes online.
It boggles my mind that I fit into small athletic compression pants. When I hold them up they look too small.
I don't get sick as often. I used to get several colds a year.
I can now wear boots. 3 years ago I wouldn't have been able to fit a boot over my calf to save my life.

My daughter and I got separated in the grocery store. When she found me, she almost walked right by me - she said "I almost didn't recognize you" lol!

Still have a ways to go, but I was pleasantly surprised when I flew recently and didn't have to "let out" every airplane seat belt in order to fit in them. In fact, it made me unreasonably happy to have to tighten them. (I hope this actually means I'm getting smaller and not that everyone else is just getting bigger! Lol.)

Physical:
- I can fit into some really high quality second hand clothes. The designer boutique is called "My Old Wardrobe". Silk dresses, leather skirts, pant and skirt suits, outerwear, an embarrassing number of skinny jeans... a small fortune.

- My body can do things now that I could never do before! Like carry heavy groceries or bicycle for hours without stop.
- I don't tire so easily. Even going downstairs to get groceries in the store seemed like such a task, now I do everyday stuff with ease.
- I've kinda replaced my food addiction with gym wares. Sadly all the athletic wear I bought 6-12 months ago are now too big. Even the undies I bought 2 weeks ago, went sliding downwards today.
- I can tie my shoelaces without tummy feeling like a big obstacle.
- Spontaneously I run at times where I used to walk (slowly).
- I've always had a bit of a complex for my big arms. Can see now that underneath some vanity fat, the biceps have grown!
- I can wear a custom made inherited ring my aunt gave me.
- Guys are hitting on me.
- One of my cycling instructors not only urged me to apply for a job in the business, but sent me contact info as well.

Mental:
- Feel more in control. I'm repairing my relationship with food. It's not a substance I should use to abuse myself with. Food is not a "comfort" in place of having painful feelings.
- I enjoy pressuring myself now at the gym or outdoors. I love the smell of the woods and fresh air.
- I'm a survivor that has been too self-reliant. Dieting has taught me that asking for help sometimes is ok too.
- The dieting process has also taught me to be humble and grateful for the tiniest successes in life and to appreciate when my body functions as it should.
- I'm kinder to myself. Even when I'm having bad days, I don't wanna shame myself anymore. Shame is toxic. I can't change the past. I can only change the present and the future.