2 months in and I've lost 25 lbs

Wow! Congratulations, and Keep up the good work!

Congrats on the loss!! That's wonderful. You may not yet notice a big difference but if you keep it up, you will. Many people on this site recommend taking their measurements as a way to "see" the difference when it's not as obvious to your eyes. Anyways, 25 lbs is a terrific start, and you should be very proud!!

I've lost 25 over 3 1/2 months, and no one has said anything to me, either (and they don't see me every day).

Don't get discouraged. You will eventually see that difference. You've already seen it in your pant size!

Good job and keep it up!

Dont worry if no one has noticed - 25 pounds is a huge difference and I am sure it wasnt easy to get there. But you did the work and you deserve a huge pat on the back. Keep it up!!!!!! I have a long way to go myself and would love to be your friend and cheer each other on.

Hey - great job! 25 lbs is amazing! And what's more than that is the pant size. Congrats! Just stay the course and you will continue to have success. I would also recommend taking measurements. Sometimes they can give a more accurate picture of your journey than weight.

I decided in March 2011, a little over one year before my wedding, that I was tired of being fat and wanted to look good for my wedding. I have Hypothyroidism and have been over weight all my life. Here lately I've been feeling tired all the time and I've been having problems keeping up with my 4 y/o daughter. I want to be a good example for her.

I started in March in a size 24 and in just 2 months I am down to a size 20. My goal is to be a size 14/16 by my wedding.

The thing is that, after losing 25 lbs I don't really feel any different. No one in my family has noticed that I've even lost weight. I don't know if its because it's not noticable or if its bc I am still wearing my size 24 clothes. I haven't taken recent pictures of myself because I'm afraid that I'm not going to notice a difference.

First of all...25 pounds is awesome! If you don't think so, go to the store and look at 100 sticks of butter. That is what you lost so far, Congratulations!!!

Second...if you are down to a size 20, then start wearing a size 20. I didn't see it in myself, until I started wearing clothes that actually fit me correctly.

Third...for us bigger people, 25 pounds isn't seen very well to the average eye. I started measuring myself, so that I could "visually" see the change versus the numbers on the scale.

Fourth...friend me if you want! I will help motivate, push, love, and guide you to your goal.

You are doing wonderful!!! Be proud!!!

It took at least 35 - 40 lbs before anyone said anything and even now at 55 down, so many people don't say a word. I've no idea if people don't notice or are cautious about saying anything. My family have now only just starting saying anything, but people at work... not a word!! In a way, I'm quite glad I don't have to talk about it though - happy just to plough on and take my satisfaction from knowing I'm on the right track.

Keep it up!! That is awesome!!!!! Good for you girlfriend!

Congrats! 25 pounds is a lot, you should be very proud. Family who sees you often may not notice simply because they see you so much. Wait until someone you haven't seen in a while sees you, I am sure they will notice!

Great Job, Congrats

Try carrying around 25lbs of potato for a day and I am sure you will feel the difference. I am will to bet you if you go buy a size 20 pants they will notice. It is hard to notice a lost if you are hiding in the same size clothes. Big clothes make you look bigger not smaller. Congrats on a job well done!

Congrats! I've noticed that when I lose weight, I lose it in the small areas of my body 1st - face, arms, etc. Just keep doing what you're doing. They'll notice in time when it starts to get warmer and you're wearing less clothes and lighter fabrics. Here's something to try out: In my "fatness", I always wear dark clothes. Now that I've lost some weight, I've been wearing bright tops. I've noticed that on the days that I wear my bright tops, I get more compliments. Try it and see if it works for you.

25 lbs is awesome! and in two months. great work.

there is a thing called the Paper towel theory - google it, it should help.

keep it up!

Good for YOU! I mean that. It's about YOU. I know it can be a need for people to notice. And it can hurt when they don't. But - please pay attention to this amazing fact: YOU did it. You are taking control, looking to get healthy, thinking about your loved ones - those are great things that can motivate you.

That others notice is gravy. (Or a low-fat alternative.) Just keep focused on you.

As other have said, *if* you can afford it, buy something that fits better. New, fitting clothes will go a long way to making you "snap" in other eyes. If you've always been wearing three or four common outfits, a new outfit will make them look and then think, "Hey, she's looking good."

But I haven't done that yet myself. I'm waiting to hit my first mini-goal (2.5 pounds away!) and when that happens I'm going to buy a size-smaller shirt that I want.

Good luck on your journey, and we are so glad to see your progress!