Unexpected results of weight loss
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My wardrobe is totally different now too. It also used to be all blacks and charcoals so I could stay invisible. I never felt I could pull off patterns or bright colours because I felt it emphasised my size. Now it's all well fitted clothes with patterns and colours and things that make me feel great! I love being able to look in my wardrobe in the morning and have a choice of things that I love wearing (as long as I have kept up with the washing!) My bank account is less pleased, however...
Glad that I am not alone!! My bank account agree more with you as well! haha! Some days I still wear all black, but you better believe either my shirt or pants has a fun pattern. That's right patterned pants!! I avoided them at all costs before and would envy all the girls that looked so cute in them. I am proud to say that I am now one of those girls!
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Much easier to get in and out of my car now! Can do it in one motion instead of grabbing the roof to pull myself up.
Also saving so much money from not eating take out at work or stopping at the gas station for snacks Now I have wiggle room in my bank account to spend on fitness gear I want. Sounds like a good trade off to me.1 -
Who knew I would actually develop a bit of coordination, and that I would dance anywhere, in front of anyone, and not be self-conscious. (And that even if they noticed that I'm never on the beat, and think I dance weird, well you know what? I don't care haha!)4
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My hair is so much thicker and glossier0
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Bones bones everwhere!! I cant stop touching myself because I just cant believe that they're there.... and it just keeps getting worse and worse as new bones appear outta nowhere! Who knew0
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Improved sense of well being, increased patience with others and a desire to remain positive even when stressed to the nines.
may and june are traditionally difficult months and im coping better than usual despite a medical problem hanging over me.
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As with towels, shoulder wraps/scarves wrap differently.
Also - and this seems a little weird - what happened to my butt? It used to be there, whenever I smoothed my skirt. It's not where I keep reaching to!!!0 -
cantumelia wrote: »It really sucks when someone comes up and says "you´ve lost a lot of weight. What´s your secret?. Come on, tell me". As if there where some miracle pill or something you can just swallow and become thin. When I answer "honestly, there´s no secret, only exercising, eating less and enduring the hunger"...(oh, the hunger) they look at me as if I were deliberatedly hiding some secret formula to myself. That sucks. It´s as if they can´t believe it´s all about my own strenght of character and resolution to be thin that made me loose the weight.
Yes! This makes me so uncomfortable, I would rather they not acknowledge that I lost weight at all than act like it's just some secret I'm keeping from them.
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Not only would my feet and legs be able to handle my weight in heels, but I would actually like wearing them! They are so much more comfortable now that I am thinner. Granted they may not be the 6-inch heels that other women are wearing in the office, but you better believe I feel beyond sassy in these 2-inch heels!6
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I blame my roommate. I am actually starting to enjoy healthy foods (crisp bell pepper strips! fresh berries!) and have started to think about making homemade minestrone. (See, "cold" above and a desire for hot soup. Especially since the San Francisco Bay Area may not be getting any rain, but it's not getting any warmer, and as we all know the (apocryphal!) "Coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco".)1
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aliciasilfies wrote: »Not only would my feet and legs be able to handle my weight in heels, but I would actually like wearing them! They are so much more comfortable now that I am thinner. Granted they may not be the 6-inch heels that other women are wearing in the office, but you better believe I feel beyond sassy in these 2-inch heels!
OMG This! I used to have to wear hideous old lady flats or gym shoes all the time because of a combination of my weight and weird foot issues that require orthotics. Now I am rocking moderate heels at work most days - and I have multiple pairs! orthotics are just for running now. Lovin it3 -
EmmaFitzwilliam wrote: »I blame my roommate. I am actually starting to enjoy healthy foods (crisp bell pepper strips! fresh berries!) and have started to think about making homemade minestrone. (See, "cold" above and a desire for hot soup. Especially since the San Francisco Bay Area may not be getting any rain, but it's not getting any warmer, and as we all know the (apocryphal!) "Coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco".)
Yes! I'm just moved to San Mateo in October and I have been making so many more soups, chilis, and other crockpot meals now than I did in all of my past horrid Philadelphia winters! When I moved I thought it was all sunshine and 70 degree weather. Boy was I wrong!0 -
aliciasilfies wrote: »Not only would my feet and legs be able to handle my weight in heels, but I would actually like wearing them! They are so much more comfortable now that I am thinner. Granted they may not be the 6-inch heels that other women are wearing in the office, but you better believe I feel beyond sassy in these 2-inch heels!
OMG This! I used to have to wear hideous old lady flats or gym shoes all the time because of a combination of my weight and weird foot issues that require orthotics. Now I am rocking moderate heels at work most days - and I have multiple pairs! orthotics are just for running now. Lovin it
Yay!! I was the same! All of my flats had memory foam in them or within any decent amount of walking, I would be complaining of foot pain. I was definitely the girl wearing sneakers and dresses to the office. Not cute at all! I do still have insoles in my running sneakers, but better safe than sorry!0 -
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I never expected others to pick up on my new healthy habits. I share an office with 5 other ladies. I never forced my habits on anyone, but it was quite surprising when one decided they wanted to make a life style change bc she said I motivated her.4
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sarahlifts wrote: »I had more friends when I was obese. feeling lonely.
I hear ya.2 -
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the PCOS was improved xD no more acnes, brighter skin and no more insomnia :X, say goodbye with fastfood and coke (i cant rmb my last hamburger and coke xD)
but i had trouble with hypotension zzz0 -
I love how much easier it is to squeeze into subway seats (between two larger people), when before I just wouldn't sit down.1
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mrsfitzyv8 wrote: »sarahlifts wrote: »I had more friends when I was obese. feeling lonely.
I hear ya.
I don't get this one. Why?1
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