Unexpected results of weight loss
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Today was an eye opener for me. My daughter and I were playing outside. She likes to put a board on top of her skateboard and sit on it and have me pull her around, lol. Cheap entertainment.
Anyway, today she asked me to sit on it and said she would pull me around. I said no way will I fit on that board. Well, surprisingly, I did, AND she was able to pull me around while I sat on it. Six months and almost 70 extra pounds ago that wouldn't have been possible. We had a lot of fun. 27 -
I noticed I spend more time caring for and decorating my body - caring for it in the gym and the kitchen inspires me to spend extra time rubbing on lotions, grooming, wearing makeup, adorning with jewelry - I'm not yet near my goal weight but happily I love my body again and want to treat it well all the time 40
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I noticed I spend more time caring for and decorating my body - caring for it in the gym and the kitchen inspires me to spend extra time rubbing on lotions, grooming, wearing makeup, adorning with jewelry - I'm not yet near my goal weight but happily I love my body again and want to treat it well all the time
I do the same. I've slowly started wearing more jewelry and I also wear make up more often. In fact, I feel weird without it on now, lol. Paint my nails more, too.
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Someone at work commented on my hair and makeup, its nice to know that people are looking at more than just my size these days!5
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Mine is horse related. I've had the same horse for many years. I knew that it would be so much easier getting up in the saddle and that I wouldn't need a "boost" from behind if I lost a bunch of weight. What I didn't expect is how uncomfortable it is to ride for a long time. No more cushion on the saddle! I seriously am looking into getting some kind of pad. Oh, and the other surprise was how much more active she was while riding. I am sure she is thrilled that she doesn't have to carry the extra 65 pounds anymore, but she was almost running up the mountain trail last time we went. Bonus!!!!29
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I thought of one that really wasn't unexpected, but it brought me so much more happiness than I anticipated.
Walking into Target and just buying panties. No more ordering online, hoping that the cut/fit is okay. I can't tell you how much money I've wasted on underwear. It's so damned liberating just having the luxury to walk into a store and know that they'll have your size.12 -
Mine is horse related. I've had the same horse for many years. I knew that it would be so much easier getting up in the saddle and that I wouldn't need a "boost" from behind if I lost a bunch of weight. What I didn't expect is how uncomfortable it is to ride for a long time. No more cushion on the saddle! I seriously am looking into getting some kind of pad. Oh, and the other surprise was how much more active she was while riding. I am sure she is thrilled that she doesn't have to carry the extra 65 pounds anymore, but she was almost running up the mountain trail last time we went. Bonus!!!!
Haha, YES, someone else with this particular problem! Hope you find a good seat pad. I've tried a few, but they were all too slippery for my liking. I also went from a 16" western saddle to a 15" because the previous 16" seat, which once fit me perfectly, now feels far too roomy. And I love feeling the horse have more energy, too. They're actually part of the reason I was motivated to lose - didn't want to have the horses carrying any more weight than they need to!
Got another one today - I was referred to as one of "the office skinny girls." That was such a weird feeling that I just had to laugh.7 -
mrsmuckster wrote: »I have been cold - I didn't connect it to the weight loss until I read the other posts about being cold. Also, my shoes are bigger too - not such a great result - I have a lot of shoes I really liked to wear. Ideas on how I can still make them fit?
I wear my gym socks under my dress socks so that my shoes will fit. LOL3 -
This thread made me laugh out loud. I'm just a third of the way towards my goal and I look forward to all these changes. The first thing I've noticed so far is that the top of my jogging pants used to roll down under my belly all the time and I was constantly pulling them up when I was out walking my dogs. Now they stay up of their own accord but getting a little loose so may stay falling down for other reasons soon!6
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I use to have an agonizing low back pain by my tail bone. It's vanished!!!!!!4
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One more! When I wax my underarms, I miss hair now because I have an actual curve when I'm prepping the wax.
The birthmark on my inner thigh has moved at least 4 inches and an old scar that I got as a young child is not as noticeable as before.1 -
Love this thread! I've noticed several changes.. could argue that some of them should have been anticipated, but really the feeling of it happening is so much different (better!) than what I thought going in.
1) Discovered I have dimples (they were just hiding under fat all this time!)
2) I actually *like* yoga pants and running crops, some of which I now have to hold up when I run
3) My dating standards have gone up, and now I have a lot more to talk to guys about since I am so much more active
4) I can actually run instead of whatever shuffle I was doing before that I thought was running (a power walker probably could have passed me)
5) Catch myself checking me out in every mirror that I pass by (still can't get used to the idea that it is me!)
6) Getting used to seeing/feeling bones that I have never seen or felt before (helloooo hip bones!)11 -
I'm going to take a peek at this thread everyday to remind myself why I'm on my journey and not to give up. Thank you to everyone for sharing.13
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I love the thighs not rubbing although for me just a little lol, I love the slimmer cloths. I love exercising and hope to begin weights toning up building some muscle.2
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I have so enjoyed this thread. I can relate to so much of what is posted. Love all the stories.....so inspirational. I'll be back to read more soon and maybe post as well.0
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AllTheNoms wrote: »Love this thread! I've noticed several changes.. could argue that some of them should have been anticipated, but really the feeling of it happening is so much different (better!) than what I thought going in.
1) Discovered I have dimples (they were just hiding under fat all this time!)
2) I actually *like* yoga pants and running crops, some of which I now have to hold up when I run
3) My dating standards have gone up, and now I have a lot more to talk to guys about since I am so much more active
4) I can actually run instead of whatever shuffle I was doing before that I thought was running (a power walker probably could have passed me)
5) Catch myself checking me out in every mirror that I pass by (still can't get used to the idea that it is me!)
6) Getting used to seeing/feeling bones that I have never seen or felt before (helloooo hip bones!)
YES! And I've always liked bigger guys, but now I definitely want guys who can be/are interested in being active. If someone's main topics of conversation always seem to go back to food, their motorcycle and television shows... we're not a match.1 -
1. The cold feeling. For people in maintenance, does this ever go away?
2. People treating me more nicely. In particular, men have finally started to notice I exist.
3. I am more accepted in the Equestrian community, and I can ride a wider variety of horses. Also, my half chaps are getting very loose. I genuinely never expected to lose weight in my calves, thought they were mostly muscle, haha!6 -
I noticed I spend more time caring for and decorating my body - caring for it in the gym and the kitchen inspires me to spend extra time rubbing on lotions, grooming, wearing makeup, adorning with jewelry - I'm not yet near my goal weight but happily I love my body again and want to treat it well all the time
I do the same. I've slowly started wearing more jewelry and I also wear make up more often. In fact, I feel weird without it on now, lol. Paint my nails more, too.
Me too!1 -
Being cold. I find the more weight I lose the easier I am to get cold. I'm digging the collar bone now.1
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My feet shrank half a size and I had to get rid of most of my shoes.
Being able to wrap my arms around my knees.4
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