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Unexpected results of weight loss

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  • Posts: 420 Member
    I've lost 15# to date, and noticed last night while laying in bed that I feel 'lighter'. Normally I have to hug a pillow to prevent myself from rolling forward or backward while on my side, but last night I actually stayed put!
  • Posts: 441 Member
    On the cold thing, things Ive noticed:

    - Cold drinks make me shiver. They never used to effect me at all, now they actively make me cold.
    - I find myself washing my hands randomly just to warm them up.
    - I find Ill get a cup of hot water even though Im not thirsty just to hold it for a while.
    - Im always tucking my shirt in to kill the draft that goes up my back/down my pants.
    - Im constantly taking my jumper off, then putting it back on, then off...

    It drives me mad, especially as Ive always been one of those hot people who can go anywhere in a tshirt and not feel cold!
  • Posts: 351 Member
    Having to buy a new belt to hold my pants up.
  • Posts: 979 Member
    I have kind of had to relearn how to keep my balance. I'm used to hauling around 300+ lbs. and it doesn't take quite as much effort to move around at 200 lbs. A couple of months ago I face planted when I got up from the couch. I used a little too much force standing up and the momentum just kept me going forward until I was face down on the ottoman. My husband laughed so hard he cried.

    :smile:
  • Posts: 5,762 Member
    I just began my weight loss (4 pounds down is a start!) And i just wnted to thsnk you all. This thread is EXACTLY what i needed to keepme from eating everything in my kitchen this morning. I so look forward to most of these feelings, though I can't say I relish the idea of a sore bum and being cold all the time.


    It's SO worth it! You do adjust to the cold somewhat and you also learn to take seat cushions with you or a pillow when possible!
  • Posts: 5,762 Member

    This makes me happy :):)

    Same here! Good for you for letting yourself be YOU and enjoy the little things!
  • Posts: 1,262 Member
    I have kind of had to relearn how to keep my balance. I'm used to hauling around 300+ lbs. and it doesn't take quite as much effort to move around at 200 lbs. A couple of months ago I face planted when I got up from the couch. I used a little too much force standing up and the momentum just kept me going forward until I was face down on the ottoman. My husband laughed so hard he cried.

    That is funny, I would have had to laugh too...after making sure you were ok of course :)
  • Posts: 80 Member
    Just favourited this post. Whenever I'm feeling like reaching for the fridge I'm going to come read these!
  • Posts: 282 Member
    Has your sex life changed? My girl is just touching more parts of my arms and upper bodies and it just feels great and more complete....
  • Posts: 139 Member
    Cutting myself while shaving over my newly popping muscles. Too many times to count, I had to really SLOWWW it down.
  • Posts: 18 Member
    Today I got up into a wheel pose in yoga. It almost broke me, but I did it! Didn't have the strength to shift my fat butt up that way before.
    Now if only I could get into some of the finishing sequence without being suffocated by my own boobs...
  • Posts: 125 Member
    Running and dancing have become easy and something I feel I'm doing for fun rather than specifically for exercise.
  • Posts: 20 Member
    I sure am looking forward to all of these wonderful things such as my belly not being so heavy that I have to hold it up at times to give my back a break, to not have sore hips and knees, to rid of depression and lack of confidence, no more rubbing thighs, large breastsand feeling embarrassed! Really looking forward to all of the above
  • Posts: 444 Member
    Following my vacation, I was excited to post pictures including pictures of me - I never liked to post pictures of me.
  • Posts: 270 Member
    Bump
  • Posts: 2,825 Member
    I can swim further and faster and I don't feel like I'm about to die the entire next day. And I've only lost 15 pounds, hopefully it'll be even better when the final 20 go.
  • Posts: 10 Member
    I have kind of had to relearn how to keep my balance. I'm used to hauling around 300+ lbs. and it doesn't take quite as much effort to move around at 200 lbs. A couple of months ago I face planted when I got up from the couch. I used a little too much force standing up and the momentum just kept me going forward until I was face down on the ottoman. My husband laughed so hard he cried.

    :#
  • Posts: 25 Member
    In addition to my butt getting sore sitting on hard surfaces, I bruised my spine taking a bath over the weekend. Not that comfortable laying on my back now either :(

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