Hoping someone can see a difference

megsta91
megsta91 Posts: 92 Member
edited November 15 in Success Stories
I am down 20lbs as of yesterday.. I have yet for someone to notice, and although it's a little discouraging, I know it's still early considering I have another 60lbs to lose MINIMUM. So I was hoping somewhere here might be able to tell through a picture.
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  • jontucc
    jontucc Posts: 142 Member
    I can tell. Your waist looks smaller and tummy tighter. Well done! Sometimes people can tell but don't want to say anything in case it's awkward.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Congrats on having lost 20 pounds!

    It takes a while for people to notice, and everyone loses weight differently. It looks like yours may be coming off your middle, but if it's coming off evenly from most everywhere, then you're going to take longer for people to see it.. And then they'll be shocked.

    Just keep at it. You're doing great!
  • megsta91
    megsta91 Posts: 92 Member
    Thanks guys! I'm anxious to see what the next 20lbs looks like.
  • pariskathryn
    pariskathryn Posts: 173 Member
    I definitely notice. Your waist looks great!
  • billiebutton
    billiebutton Posts: 49 Member
    Congrats! Your waist definitely looks smaller.
  • billiebutton
    billiebutton Posts: 49 Member
    edited April 2015
    Sorry double post
  • p444cod41
    p444cod41 Posts: 144 Member
    Your waist and your tummy both look smaller ..well done
  • annekka
    annekka Posts: 517 Member
    in your face, legs, and your chest looks less like it's been shoved into your sports bra. Definitely can see differences.
  • NickGibson188
    NickGibson188 Posts: 26
    looking great well done
  • joan4440
    joan4440 Posts: 35 Member
    Keep it up, you're doing great.
  • magairlin
    magairlin Posts: 93 Member
    Well Done. Keep going. When you lose another 20 you will get lots of compliments. It will be very noticeable.
  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    I can tell - smaller upper stomach and chest - but I'm looking at the pictures side by side. It would be difficult for people who see you everyday to see a difference - it'll be the folks who haven't seen you in months who'll say something to you about your weight loss first. xx
  • leecha2014
    leecha2014 Posts: 385 Member
    When I lost 20 I didn't hear anything which bummed me out but 20 lbs is 20 lbs and you feel the difference, now that I've lost 40 everyone makes a comment. Hang in there, within no time you will be explaining to everyone how you did it!!
  • melhughes903
    melhughes903 Posts: 55 Member
    Ummmmmm "YES"!!!! Looking great! Keep it up!
  • megsta91
    megsta91 Posts: 92 Member
    Thank you everyone! I really needed those kind words!
  • crazyjerseygirl
    crazyjerseygirl Posts: 1,252 Member
    megsta91 wrote: »
    I am down 20lbs as of yesterday.. I have yet for someone to notice, and although it's a little discouraging, I know it's still early considering I have another 60lbs to lose MINIMUM. So I was hoping somewhere here might be able to tell through a picture.
    Collage%202015-04-02%2011_47_26_zps1sxlefoy.jpg

    Oh heck yeah!
    I've heard that for folks my size (I started at abt 235) it takes about 20lbs for people who see you every day to notice. It's because they see you every day!

    Congrats on the loss! Keep up the awesome!
  • gramarye
    gramarye Posts: 586 Member
    edited April 2015
    MireyGal76 wrote: »
    Congrats on having lost 20 pounds!

    It takes a while for people to notice, and everyone loses weight differently. It looks like yours may be coming off your middle, but if it's coming off evenly from most everywhere, then you're going to take longer for people to see it.. And then they'll be shocked.

    Just keep at it. You're doing great!

    This. I lose weight fairly evenly (mostly midsection, slower in the thighs, etc) and I lost about 90 pounds before my dad looked at me one day when I was visiting and actually noticed.

    And yes, there is certainly a difference there -- you look lovey overall! :D
  • gle8442
    gle8442 Posts: 126 Member
    You look great! And I can guarantee you that people are noticing... probably just afraid to say anything :-)

  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    I had to lose about 30 pounds for people who see me daily to notice a change. My husband started noticing right away but he knows I was trying to lose. I saw someone that I hadn't seen in a few months and they noticed it right away.
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    In any case, yes I can definitely notice a difference- great job.
  • GrammyPeachy
    GrammyPeachy Posts: 1,723 Member
    Definitely a difference! :) Great job so far!
  • szkodzt
    szkodzt Posts: 124 Member
    First, let me say that I can see a difference, and you look great!

    I agree with what others are saying - when you are losing evenly (which it looks like you are) it is hard for others to see, especially those that see you every day. I also think that many people feel bad bringing up weight loss unless it is drastically different (don't want to come off as implying you looked horrible before).

    I am down almost 25 lbs and have had only two mention they could see it. However, I am down two dress sizes, so I know it isn't in my head :) Pay attention to how YOU feel - the compliments will come soon!
  • binglebandit
    binglebandit Posts: 531 Member
    Definitely a difference. I've found with about 20lb loss people tend to second guess if they see something or not, so rather than be rude they keep quiet. For me people seemed to keep quiet until I lost a lot of weight (about 50lbs), but then it was so obvious I think people didn't want to say something in case it seemed dumb for them just to say something. It took going on vacation and coming back before people seemed to feel comfortable with mentioning it.

    New clothes also can make a huge difference by showing off how much you've changed. Great work and best of luck on your journey!
  • alfiedn
    alfiedn Posts: 425 Member
    Absolutely! I see you've lost some in your chest and midsection. I imagine you may have also lost in your arms and legs, but it's hard to tell from the pics you posted.

    What's important is that YOU notice. I'm a pretty small person, so even 5 pounds is something I notice on myself. However, I don't think most people notice my weight fluctuations much at all. I appreciate the fact that the people who don't mention my weight loss also don't mention my weight gains. :)
  • megsta91
    megsta91 Posts: 92 Member
    Thank you guys! I really need to invest in new clothes because all of mine make me look like a box. but I'm so cheap, lol second hand shops are calling my name.
  • dimple_gal
    dimple_gal Posts: 139 Member
    Unless you tell people that you are trying to lose weight, they likely won't say anything. I am sure you probably aren't wearing the same fitted thing you are in these pictures every day, so they can't see your form. You DEFINITELY look different! Way to go!
  • Tens_girl75
    Tens_girl75 Posts: 2 Member
    A few years ago I lost 20 pounds, not one of my friends noticed. I finally got so frustrated I brought it up and then they said something. Unfortunately I gained it all back plus some.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    It's definitely noticeable, you are shrinking without a doubt - are you wearing different clothes? Sometimes the same baggy clothes that hid our fat also hide our fat loss :)
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Yup....I see the difference....especially in the waist/tummy area. You are blessed with awesome boobs and carry your weight evenly. I think you'd look great at any weight but you are going to be so hot when you reach your goal. Well done!
  • Faye369
    Faye369 Posts: 33 Member
    congrats! and don't get discouraged when people do notice and say they see your face looks thinner :/
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