Unexpected results of weight loss
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I groped around my closet in the dark for a pair of jeans to throw on this weekend and accidentally grabbed my size __ jeans that I had banished over the holidays. They fit - without trying! Ha!1
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I really hope I can add my story to this thread soon! I am inspired!3
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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!!!!
I love horses and riding so this made me extra smiley. Thanks for sharing4 -
My posture has improved when playing the drums, which makes me a better drummer. Didn't see that coming!3
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So far, my jacket and jeans that "shrank" last year have "expanded" again. Also, the astonishment today when I realized I didn't have a muffin-top on the sides of my pants. It was like a seamless transition from pants to skin.3
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Bump - I love this thread! I don't have any to share...YET!2
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I'm actually shocked at how different I look. Granted I've lost 45 pounds so far, but sometimes I just stare into the mirror amazed at how my face has slimmed out.
Also when I sit on the public transit, my knees thighs don't touch the seat that's in front of me.1 -
Your progress is awesome, btw, Rashanti!0
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Not trying to be Debbie Downer but I'm shocked at the jealousy. I'm 47 and so far lost 30 lbs but I'm no where near my goal. My health is my main focus cause i want to get off bp meds. But I've received several negative comments. I'm proud of the hard work and dedication but I by no means flaunt it. Otherwise I'm really happy that my bp has gone down 10 points.15
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Grabbed one of my children's shirts ( we all have the same color tie die) it's an extra large. I have been wearing 2x/3x understanding they were loose. I never expected the extra large would fit and even have a little room. I'm not sure I'm ready for tighter fitting clothes yet. I think myinds going to have to adjust.1
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I always had collarbones and hip bones, so always sort of disregarded stories of people who discover them - I thought 'I'll never have that discovery to look forward to'. But I'm shocked at how much they stick out now I've lost a little weight!!1
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kadkins0304 wrote: »Not trying to be Debbie Downer but I'm shocked at the jealousy. I'm 47 and so far lost 30 lbs but I'm no where near my goal. My health is my main focus cause i want to get off bp meds. But I've received several negative comments. I'm proud of the hard work and dedication but I by no means flaunt it. Otherwise I'm really happy that my bp has gone down 10 points.
This too. People making "eww" noises at heathly food choices, getting annoyed at you going to the gym late at night, pulling faces at the exercise routine they just asked you to tell them about, and saying your choices are wrong, you're wrong - what you're doing isn't benefitting you, you must be starving yourself.
and the kicker? The "it's not fair" and "oh you make me sick" comments when you DO flaunt your new figure. It IS fair and damn right I flaunt it. I worked hard, made sacrifices and paid a lot of money for it. Try and stop me showing off!!!17 -
kadkins0304 wrote: »Not trying to be Debbie Downer but I'm shocked at the jealousy. I'm 47 and so far lost 30 lbs but I'm no where near my goal. My health is my main focus cause i want to get off bp meds. But I've received several negative comments. I'm proud of the hard work and dedication but I by no means flaunt it. Otherwise I'm really happy that my bp has gone down 10 points.
This too. People making "eww" noises at heathly food choices, getting annoyed at you going to the gym late at night, pulling faces at the exercise routine they just asked you to tell them about, and saying your choices are wrong, you're wrong - what you're doing isn't benefitting you, you must be starving yourself.
and the kicker? The "it's not fair" and "oh you make me sick" comments when you DO flaunt your new figure. It IS fair and damn right I flaunt it. I worked hard, made sacrifices and paid a lot of money for it. Try and stop me showing off!!!
I only had a few negative people in my life during the weight loss. I was lucky that most of my friends, family and coworkers were very supportive.
I did have a couple people ask me how I lost weight and then when I said I was eating less and moving more they would tell me it would work or that I couldn't keep it up and would gain the weight back. Thanks for the vote of confidence....thankfully 4 years after losing the weight, it is still gone.
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I've lost 30-40 lbs so far, but I'm still plus sized so I don't have too many signs quite yet. Some pleasant things I've begun to notice, however, it the fact that I can feel my collarbone and my hipbones much more than before!1
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I was very surprised at the weekend by how upset my mum got about me losing weight as I'm now smaller than her for the first time in my adult life. I couldn't tell if she was more upset by my success or the fact it's highlighted that she has put on weight over the last year or so. It was a very uncomfortable encounter overall!2
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I have lost 20 lbs, have 30-35 more I would like to loose. Since Jan 4th I have been logging every day and excercising 6 days a week usually. I am feeling better and feel stronger and healthy. I actually fit into a 14 jeans today comfortably. It may not seem like a lot, but it's probably 2 years since I have been in them. It will be nice to weed out the XL's and 16 pants. It's slow, but it's coming off. I am determined to get it off and keep it off and be healthy forever.
Thankfully no one has been negative to me. I think they are just insecure in themselves and can see that if they weren't so lazy they could change their lives too.
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I glanced at a mirror at the gym and thought "wow, that girl looks great!"... and it was me. Apparently I don't automatically recognize myself anymore!6
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Some of these made me tear at the thought of one day reaching those small victories. Will be coming back here constantly to remind myself why I'm working my *kitten* off to change the way I live and eat!C Congrats to everyone, you are all such inspirations!2
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I got a reminder that abs are made in the kitchen today. I haven't been able to exercise much because I started a new job, but I've lost 15 lbs in the meantime through diet alone. I went running today for the first time since January, and my pants were falling off! It was awkward, but I stuck with it. Now I need to go shopping!4
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