Unexpected results of weight loss

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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
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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!
  • annas987
    annas987 Posts: 301 Member
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    I really hope I can add my story to this thread soon! I am inspired!
  • AlciaMode
    AlciaMode Posts: 421 Member
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    Slashnl wrote: »
    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 sharing
  • whatang
    whatang Posts: 102 Member
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    My posture has improved when playing the drums, which makes me a better drummer. Didn't see that coming!
  • rayw89
    rayw89 Posts: 564 Member
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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. :open_mouth: It was like a seamless transition from pants to skin.
  • mollypw1994
    mollypw1994 Posts: 356 Member
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    Bump - I love this thread! I don't have any to share...YET!
  • Rashanti1
    Rashanti1 Posts: 108 Member
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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.
  • rayw89
    rayw89 Posts: 564 Member
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    Your progress is awesome, btw, Rashanti!
  • Rashanti1
    Rashanti1 Posts: 108 Member
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    rayw89 wrote: »
    Your progress is awesome, btw, Rashanti!

    Thanks :-)
  • 2ledbetter
    2ledbetter Posts: 199 Member
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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.
  • lieajane
    lieajane Posts: 78 Member
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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!!
  • benians
    benians Posts: 6 Member
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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!
  • silverarcheress
    silverarcheress Posts: 125 Member
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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!
  • Nataliegetfit
    Nataliegetfit Posts: 395 Member
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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.
  • MadeOfMagic
    MadeOfMagic Posts: 525 Member
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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!
  • valente347
    valente347 Posts: 201 Member
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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!

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