Unexpected results of weight loss

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  • KJMajano
    KJMajano Posts: 14 Member
    Indie4774 wrote: »
    I discovered that I could wear high heels that used to ache and I would blame the design of the shoe but when I had lost my weight I realized I was so much lighter on my feet that it was no longer painful. That was a huge "oh yeah" moment.

    Yesterday I was looking at the most lovely pair of heels I have ever seen and thought, maybe, just maybe when I lose all this weight I can buy these and actually wear them longer than just around my house to see if I should really leave my house without a back up pair of flats. Thank you for this! You have made my day :)


  • Natasha_Fit_Fab
    Natasha_Fit_Fab Posts: 93 Member
    Kinda creepy to see veins in my arms and hands, and having a hard time shaving under my arms...I keep missing spaces, I guess I have armpits now...lol !!!
  • KJMajano
    KJMajano Posts: 14 Member
    DeziT123 wrote: »
    *Being able to zip high boots up right to the top because my calves fit in them!!!
    *I never recognize myself in reflections of store windows or mirrors and so I'm always caught off guard like there was someone standing close to me and I didn't realize. I always look around startled before realizing THAT'S ME!!!!!

    This is too cute!!! Congratulations!!!!
  • KJMajano
    KJMajano Posts: 14 Member
    VeganChristy wrote: »
    This one made me cry. When my husband of 18 years picked me up for the first time. I'll never forget it. : )

    How exciting!!!! You go girl!!!!
  • Iamkim73
    Iamkim73 Posts: 924 Member
    glenelliott5872 wrote: »
    After losing 25kg through diet and lots of cycling, I recently had trouble buying trousers because the trousers were too tight on the thighs but loose on the waist.

    Story of my life!!
  • Canuckgirl77
    Canuckgirl77 Posts: 123 Member
    Ishii19 wrote: »
    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 :)

    This! I also never used to look at myself in mirrors or allow anyone to take my picture and now I spend a few moments in front of the mirror to give myself a once over and see if I can notice more changes.
  • maddyk91
    maddyk91 Posts: 193 Member
    my skin is incredibly clear. no body acne between rolls! :s

    i also think i smell better. just in general, is that weird?
  • mangrothian
    mangrothian Posts: 1,351 Member
    maddyk91 wrote: »
    my skin is incredibly clear. no body acne between rolls! :s

    i also think i smell better. just in general, is that weird?

    Less skin rolls, less places for bacteria to lurk and stink you up!

    I find myself staring at my forearms seeing the definition in them, especially after a few km's on the rowing machine at the gym. Before they were just smooth shanks.
  • amunet07
    amunet07 Posts: 1,245 Member
    love this thread
  • LiveLoveRunFar
    LiveLoveRunFar Posts: 176 Member
    That moment When I realized: Treadmill/gym...bank account/mastercard. And the moment when I realized my "all out jog" is really less my resting jog and that I am can do an all out run that makes my brain and my muscles happy...PRICELESS!
  • silverarcheress
    silverarcheress Posts: 125 Member
    I have lost 58lb from 260lb.

    I still haven't got used to the fact that this smaller person is me. I do double takes when I'm out shopping and catch my reflection in a window or full length mirror because I can't understand that it's me!

    I spend more money on new work out clothes than I do on work clothes

    My ex-boyfriend and very good mate visited me a couple of months ago, hugged me and picked me up which he hasn't been able to do since we very first went out.

    Being one of the fittest people in the room rather than one of the fattest. I do some of the highest intensity versions of Zumba in my class!

    I now love the feeling of crossing my legs :smile:
  • Mariachicat
    Mariachicat Posts: 311 Member
    Your bladder shrinks & you have to go to the bathroom more frequently.
  • xsqueakme85
    xsqueakme85 Posts: 91 Member
    Mine would be my boney knees and hips. Also unexpectedly my excess skin. I recently went from 148 to 137 and just in those ten pounds the amount of extra skin is so disappointing. I know I would appear skinnier at this weight without it. But I feel great and no one sees it under my shirts (tummy is the worst part) But I am afraid to wear shorts so I need to get my but in gear and really work out my legs
  • michellelhartwig
    michellelhartwig Posts: 486 Member
    :)
  • Out_of_Bubblegum
    Out_of_Bubblegum Posts: 2,220 Member
    I don't get sick (colds, etc) as often.. and when I do get sick, it's not as severe.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    bwmalone wrote: »
    I don't get sick (colds, etc) as often.. and when I do get sick, it's not as severe.

    I was just thinking about this one earlier today. In 9 months I've been sick twice. I used to get sick much more frequently.
  • jordipie55
    jordipie55 Posts: 25 Member
    I've still got 40 pounds to go, but I've noticed changes with my jeans. Before, I had to wear them below my belly because they fit my legs and hips but I could't do them up over my stomach. Sometime in the last couple months, I've finally been able to get them zipped and buttoned where they're supposed to be. To top it all off, in the last few weeks, I keep having to hoist them up because now they're almost too big to fit over my stomach. Time to dig out my old belts, lol. I never thought I'd get to the point where my pants were fitting properly, let alone be a little on the roomy side, so this has got me uber excited.

    This thread is amazing and I can't wait to read more from everyone else =D Each post gets me excited for what's to come on the rest of my quest. Thanks for sharing everyone!!
  • echmainfit619
    echmainfit619 Posts: 333 Member
    Even at the age of 52, I'm learning to cook.

    After really reading the labels of most packaged foods (yikes, by the way) I decided I can do better by preparing my own foods.
  • RhondaDesiree
    RhondaDesiree Posts: 19 Member
    I can walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I'm gonna die. I had to get smaller shoes. Before I had to get an extra wide shoe. Now I can wear normal shoes. I can fit in the bathtub. My glasses no longer leave indentions in the side of my face. I finally had the courage to cut my hair. Before I always felt like my face & neck were too fat. I have lots more energy. Before I could barely do 5 minutes on the elliptical, now I can do 60 minutes and don't feel dead & out of breath. I'm down 2 sizes! My clothes fit better. I also know what my body is capable of & I look forward to the rest of my journey. I actually enjoy working out.
  • DeWoSa
    DeWoSa Posts: 496 Member
    edited February 2015
    I love the comments about the knees! So true!

    I get service in stores and restaurants whereas before I might as well have been invisible.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    DeWoSa wrote: »
    I just remembered another one -- going to the doctor's office and when they ask "what medications are you on" and I say "none," I always get a look of surprise, and then they say: "None?"

    It makes me feel super healthy.

    I JUST had this happen! It's like they are so surprised to have someone in their office that isn't on a regular medication of some kind. Crazy isn't it?

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