First post--40 pounds down and nobody is noticing!

At work it is very tricky to comment on physical appearance; don't take it personally. Even a compliment can and someone in HR. Plus if you are not telling people about it they could think you're sick and the last thing you want to do is complement someone on their weight loss if they're sick! The boyfriend - well maybe he just doesn't know what to say? Are you being very vocal with him about your journey? I am with my boyfriend and he's supportive but not really saying much in general on his own. I also lost 40 pounds since mid-Nov (75 more to go) and it's clear something about me is changing though until I get new clothes it won't be as obvious.

rdlewis123 wrote: »

at the same time I FEEL BETTER ABOUT MYSELF! Sometimes you have to be your best cheerleader.

Absolutely!

I'd lost about 50 pounds before the first non-family member noticed, or said something. Many people are reluctant to bring up weight, or pass out compliments of any sort for that matter. Some who see us regularly simply don't notice change. But since then I've had more and more people noticing and I won't say it isn't gratifying.

Even when my weight loss appeared to be a secret to the world, I could tell there were lots of changes in me, some of which wouldn't be obvious to others. Being able to pull in my belt four notches and having all my pants sit loose around my waist for the first time in many years was one change more noticeable to me than others. Hey the biggest change no one but me would notice is that I could see my toes again while standing up straight. Who knew!

Most importantly I feel great, have lots of energy, and know I'm on the right path - there is lots to look forward to @elfkinbaby so don't despair, keep up the great work and people will notice.

Pretty sure I'd mention the missing limb and blood spraying all over the place. Could be a health hazard!

Congratulations on your loss!! It's funny our weights are nearly exactly the same. I am now 229 lbs and have lost 40 lbs and so few people have said anything. Mostly just my children and my mother. I had one cousin say wow under his breath as I came in the room for Christmas. But I still don't know if he was talking about my weight loss. Lol! And yep I have gotten new clothes 2 sizes smaller lol. But in the end this is my weight loss and how cool will that be one day when I reach my goal. Keep going forward they will notice but more importantly, you will see it yourself

I wouldn't expect people to say much. Drop the expectations! I asked my mother in law if she can tell that I lost some weight and she said she couldn't tell. So then I went and asked my friends and they swore they could tell. I made a big fuss and said I love you so much!!!! But as far as co workers....I think people are really careful what they say at work these days. Don't take it personal! Share some NSVS with this community! Sometimes those are better things to focus on! If your butt is getting flat the do squats and butt strengthening exercises. If you tummy is not progessing do Pilates! Stick with your goals and no matter what stay determined to not gain back the weight that yo fought so hard to lose!

i have to lose more before people will notice but I know because my clothes are looser and I am wearing some things that are a smaller size. A few of my closest friends have told me they can see the loss when I mention it.
I'm actually grateful that people don't say anything because they also don't way anything if I gain it back - which I am not going to do this time.

CONGRATULATIONS to you.