What nobody tells you about losing weight

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  • MelimelCoco
    MelimelCoco Posts: 36 Member
    kab789 wrote: »
    When I started back in January, I had thick calluses on my heals all around the outside part that sometimes cracked. Now that I am down 50 lbs and they are gone all that is left is just some rough skin.

    Friends say how small I am getting but when I look in the mirror I still see a larger person. I know I am getting smaller as my clothes have dropped in sizes but I still don't see it.

    After reading about the heals I automatically touched mine. You're right it is somewhat smoother there! Thanks for the observation!

    For how you look I suggest many pictures. When you see your progress with pictures you really see a change. Especially if you compare your highest weight to you losest. And measurements are so important. I lost 57lbs and look through the pictures every so often to keep me going, 'I don't want to look like that again'. I still have a lot to go but changing your perspective can really make this journey easier!
  • adnaram
    adnaram Posts: 44 Member
    I don't need the driver's seat to be so far back any more. my legs aren't any shorter, right??
  • Nataliegetfit
    Nataliegetfit Posts: 395 Member
    rayw89, in your profile picture you look fabulous, I know this is just your own weird perception. Hopefully it will stop and you will see how wonderful you really look, no fat anywhere... I think maybe you all just are used to being hard on yourselves and looking for faults. I do the same thing, but I have a ways to go. You should be proud, all of you who have lost really. Good job.
  • WarningHillAhead
    WarningHillAhead Posts: 22 Member
    Bump! This thread is SUPER inspiring. I can't wait to have my own experience! Right now, it's just feeling stronger. Best feeling evah!
  • wrrly
    wrrly Posts: 26 Member
    I'm down 30 pounds and find I have all this energy. Tons. I can barely sit still. I'm itching to go home and use my new treadmill that was just delivered this morning.
  • AngeBee18
    AngeBee18 Posts: 180 Member
    cblue315 wrote: »
    When you are small you automatically get shifted to the back seat of the car when there are 3 adults. Because "you will fit back there"

    Haha, so true!
  • aliciasilfies
    aliciasilfies Posts: 179 Member
    cblue315 wrote: »
    When you are small you automatically get shifted to the back seat of the car when there are 3 adults. Because "you will fit back there"

    And will forever be forced to the middle seat!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited June 2015
    DAM5412 wrote: »
    Your shoes may no longer fit.
    Don't be too quick to resize your wedding bands, most jewelers won't do it more than twice.
    Find and make friends with your local consignment shop, don't splurge too much on clothes until you reach (and have stayed for a while at) goal.
    Some of your friends and family members will not be supportive.
    It's not a linear process (especially for us girls)! Some days/weeks you will not lose anything and that's okay. Stick to your plan.

    Sounds like the place for these again!

    http://www.amazon.com/Snuggies-Adjusters-Original-Jumbo-Sizes/dp/B001B3FY42/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

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  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    edited June 2015
    realcamillecannon wrote: »
    lemonsurprise wrote: »
    Wanted to make this thread for motivationial purposes more than anything but they don't all have to be super positive! More of what came as a surprise. I'll start..

    - how much confidence it will actually bring, especially when strangers start treating you like royalty all of a sudden!

    - Sitting (particularly in baths) and laying (particularly in beds) will become ever increasingly uncomfortable.

    - how vain you will become! I can't walk past a mirror without checking how I look nowadays!

    Your turn!

    why is sitting and laying down uncomfortable?

    I'm actually starting to experience this, and the tailbone thing.

    Also, the cold, oh my lord the cold. I've never been a cold person, I used to wear short sleeves in winter and now I'm constantly wearing long sleeves. How bad is it going to be once I'm at goal?
    lilaclovebird wrote: »
    Oldbitcollector wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    A few comments:

    Knees - For every pound of weight you lose you take 10 pounds of pressure off your knees.

    Men - For every 10 pounds of weight loss you "gain" an inch. This is because the "fat pad" is smaller and allows more of your barbell to show.

    I think the common thinking is 6lbs of pressure from your joints for every pound lost, and its 1/2 inch for every 35 pounds. If it was an inch for every ten pounds, there would be NO fat men. :)

    I will never understand this length obsession with penises. Give me an average length penis with above average girth and I am a happy woman! Better yet, how about a guy who truly cares for and encourages me to be the best me I can be and lets me care for and encourage them to be the best of themselves.

    Yes I am a man so I have to ask. It's a rule with us. What is considered average?
  • katiepulcini
    katiepulcini Posts: 61 Member
    edited June 2015
    Woah, I was reading these and skipped to the last page to find penises? What did I miss? :D
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member

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    Also, the cold, oh my lord the cold. I've never been a cold person, I used to wear short sleeves in winter and now I'm constantly wearing long sleeves. How bad is it going to be once I'm at goal?

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    I am also cold all the time. I have a space heater in my office that I use almost every day. It has been this way for the last 4 years!

  • DataSeven
    DataSeven Posts: 245 Member
    That moment when you can climb up the stairs without holding on the handrail. Amazing.
  • Clo747
    Clo747 Posts: 112 Member
    katiepulcini wrote: »
    Woah, I was reading these and skipped to the last page to find penises? What did I miss? :D

    Snap! Lol...ahhh, the internet is a fun place...
  • Sunshine1337
    Sunshine1337 Posts: 56 Member
    TeresaMarie2015 wrote: »
    - That eating healthy, veggies & low fat, lean meats) can mean eating a lot of food - some days I am just tired of eating, and still don't reach my calorie goal.
    - Those who have seen me go up and down over the years are not saying anything about my weight loss (and they never say anything about the gains either)
    - Working out makes you smaller even when the weight loss is not so great.
    - Sometimes your friends need to change to enable your goals (aka no more drinking night out with the girls.)

    Perfect! There are days I have to work at reaching my 1240 calorie goal & I like to eat! Eating tons of fresh veggies, lean protein, yogurt, nuts, fruit and whole grains like quinoa.
    People I haven't seen in awhile have not reacted to my 40 lb loss. Building our own self confidence has become important.
  • Sunshine1337
    Sunshine1337 Posts: 56 Member
    To really like who you are becoming, a strange and welcome inner happiness that radiates at your commitment and power as we continue pushing forward.
    To get excited about fitting into some favorite clothes that were way to small or tight ....then finding out they become too big! Finding new healthy recipes and sneaking them on friends and family who like them.
  • ibamosaserreinas
    ibamosaserreinas Posts: 294 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    You don't have to worry about accidentally shrinking a garment in the wash. Just wait a few weeks or so and you can wear it again!

    Love this comment! And true with one of my cotton dresses from New York & Co.

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