What nobody tells you about losing weight

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  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    Gska17 wrote: »
    Now that it's gotten warmer (for some of us) does anyone else find they're more comfortable in the heat? I've been very uncomfortable the last few summers but these past few days it's been in the 90s (F, or 32 C) and I've been fine. I'm not diving for the AC in my car...sometimes I'll just open a window. Anyone else?

    (Granted, a lot of this could do with the fact I can now wear more summer clothes. The past few summers I just rolled up my jeans because I didn't want to buy bigger skirts/shorts/dresses.)

    YES! This exactly. I feel as though I don't sweat as much and I'm more tolerant of the heat. Oh and I also love not having the fat roll sweat marks on the fronts of my shirts! lol :D

  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    your belly button might sag and disappear .you have to start cleaning it & moisturizing it so it doesn't hurt
    how *kitten* sagging and loose skin is
    how freezing cold you will be in the winter

    on the positive:
    i tolerate heat like an absolute champ now
  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    stormyview wrote: »
    That you'll start to love shopping for clothing.

    That it takes a lot longer to need smaller undies than it does to need smaller pants. I dropped five sizes in pants but was still wearing the same undies. But when the underwear do finally get too big, you really have to get new ones fast. All of a sudden mine were too big and started sliding down under my jeans (and forget about with skirts)!

    I feel more normal now. I've gone from a 12 to a 4 and am still in all of my same underwear! They're just a bit more comfortable I guess.

  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    Gska17 wrote: »
    Now that it's gotten warmer (for some of us) does anyone else find they're more comfortable in the heat? I've been very uncomfortable the last few summers but these past few days it's been in the 90s (F, or 32 C) and I've been fine. I'm not diving for the AC in my car...sometimes I'll just open a window. Anyone else?

    (Granted, a lot of this could do with the fact I can now wear more summer clothes. The past few summers I just rolled up my jeans because I didn't want to buy bigger skirts/shorts/dresses.)

    Yes, i find the heat is much more bearable when my weight is lower. I can be outside also and not sweat as much.
  • jakicooke
    jakicooke Posts: 149 Member
    I used to count sheep on those times when I was trying to fall off to sleep - I actually found myself counting leg presses the other night........
  • fr3smyl
    fr3smyl Posts: 1,418 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"

    :D funny!
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
    SallyRamona wrote: »
    cblue315 wrote: »
    Who me fart! Never, I blame it on the dogs. (BTW we don't have any dogs)

    I tell my husband it is barking spiders

    I am now a master at playing the rusty trumpet.

  • BananaAnna83
    BananaAnna83 Posts: 10 Member
    They never tell you.....How expensive it will be to buy new clothes for the next season...I lost about 15 pounds over the winter, when summer came around everything didn't fit. I was wondering why my dress pants were so baggie :) I had to buy new pants (4 sizes smaller), new blouses (size M instead of XL), and I even had to buy new panties as the old ones looked like parachutes after loosing all of the weight.

    Still going to lose 10 more pounds...so shopping this winter should be fun :)

    They never tall you how awesome it will be to fit into jeans you wore in highschool. My *kitten* looks amazing lol :)
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    BananaAnna83 wrote: »
    They never tell you.....How expensive it will be to buy new clothes for the next season...I lost about 15 pounds over the winter, when summer came around everything didn't fit. I was wondering why my dress pants were so baggie :) I had to buy new pants (4 sizes smaller), new blouses (size M instead of XL), and I even had to buy new panties as the old ones looked like parachutes after loosing all of the weight.

    Still going to lose 10 more pounds...so shopping this winter should be fun :)

    They never tall you how awesome it will be to fit into jeans you wore in highschool. My *kitten* looks amazing lol :)


    I totally agree, I have spend a ton of money and it was all worth it. New clothes throughout, gym membership, personal trainer, workout classes, more new clothes, my love of workout attire has me buying more of that all the time, jewelry had to be re-sized, race fees. I could go on and on and I wouldn't trade any of it to go back the way I was.
  • BananaAnna83
    BananaAnna83 Posts: 10 Member
    Alidecker wrote: »
    BananaAnna83 wrote: »
    They never tell you.....How expensive it will be to buy new clothes for the next season...I lost about 15 pounds over the winter, when summer came around everything didn't fit. I was wondering why my dress pants were so baggie :) I had to buy new pants (4 sizes smaller), new blouses (size M instead of XL), and I even had to buy new panties as the old ones looked like parachutes after loosing all of the weight.

    Still going to lose 10 more pounds...so shopping this winter should be fun :)

    They never tall you how awesome it will be to fit into jeans you wore in highschool. My *kitten* looks amazing lol :)


    I totally agree, I have spend a ton of money and it was all worth it. New clothes throughout, gym membership, personal trainer, workout classes, more new clothes, my love of workout attire has me buying more of that all the time, jewelry had to be re-sized, race fees. I could go on and on and I wouldn't trade any of it to go back the way I was.

    YES! I wouldn't have it any other way also besides its a good reason to shop...I didnt even keep my old clothes. i gave them to charity because...I WILL NEVER BE THAT BIG AGAIN! therefore will never need those size 12 pants again.....only size 6 from now on :)
  • drzoltar
    drzoltar Posts: 20 Member
    The original poster listed:

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

    This is 100% true. I moved to a standing desk at work because sitting was uncomfortable. When my family is watching TV, I have to be up and doing something.
  • VioletHaz
    VioletHaz Posts: 44 Member
    Awesome thread! Thanks!
  • drzoltar
    drzoltar Posts: 20 Member
    Forgot to add, once the weight comes off you can buy things off the rack and not worry too much that they won't fit. I still have to do the length test, but I no longer have to do the "sit test". That is, try a shirt on and sit down to see if my stomach makes it too tight.
  • bowermanbrittney
    bowermanbrittney Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you so much I have a difficulty believe in myself to keep up my weight loss of 23lbs I feel better an I've lost inches however its difficult to see yet in the miorr because I want to see big changes an all I notice is small changes ...I hope if I keep going it will pay off.
  • AngeBee18
    AngeBee18 Posts: 180 Member
    BananaAnna83 wrote: »
    Alidecker wrote: »
    BananaAnna83 wrote: »
    They never tell you.....How expensive it will be to buy new clothes for the next season...I lost about 15 pounds over the winter, when summer came around everything didn't fit. I was wondering why my dress pants were so baggie :) I had to buy new pants (4 sizes smaller), new blouses (size M instead of XL), and I even had to buy new panties as the old ones looked like parachutes after loosing all of the weight.

    Still going to lose 10 more pounds...so shopping this winter should be fun :)

    They never tall you how awesome it will be to fit into jeans you wore in highschool. My *kitten* looks amazing lol :)


    I totally agree, I have spend a ton of money and it was all worth it. New clothes throughout, gym membership, personal trainer, workout classes, more new clothes, my love of workout attire has me buying more of that all the time, jewelry had to be re-sized, race fees. I could go on and on and I wouldn't trade any of it to go back the way I was.

    YES! I wouldn't have it any other way also besides its a good reason to shop...I didnt even keep my old clothes. i gave them to charity because...I WILL NEVER BE THAT BIG AGAIN! therefore will never need those size 12 pants again.....only size 6 from now on :)

    I totally agree. I have now only got one size of clothes in my wardrobe, so I can't just drift back into my fat clothes without noticing! And they are all good quality clothes that fit and make me feel fabulous. But it is seriously expensive having to do it all in one season! But it's certainly an incentive to stay this size, because I certainly can't afford to do it again :)
  • AngeBee18
    AngeBee18 Posts: 180 Member
    Alidecker wrote: »
    BananaAnna83 wrote: »
    Alidecker wrote: »
    BananaAnna83 wrote: »
    They never tell you.....How expensive it will be to buy new clothes for the next season...I lost about 15 pounds over the winter, when summer came around everything didn't fit. I was wondering why my dress pants were so baggie :) I had to buy new pants (4 sizes smaller), new blouses (size M instead of XL), and I even had to buy new panties as the old ones looked like parachutes after loosing all of the weight.

    Still going to lose 10 more pounds...so shopping this winter should be fun :)

    They never tall you how awesome it will be to fit into jeans you wore in highschool. My *kitten* looks amazing lol :)


    I totally agree, I have spend a ton of money and it was all worth it. New clothes throughout, gym membership, personal trainer, workout classes, more new clothes, my love of workout attire has me buying more of that all the time, jewelry had to be re-sized, race fees. I could go on and on and I wouldn't trade any of it to go back the way I was.

    YES! I wouldn't have it any other way also besides its a good reason to shop...I didnt even keep my old clothes. i gave them to charity because...I WILL NEVER BE THAT BIG AGAIN! therefore will never need those size 12 pants again.....only size 6 from now on :)

    Goodwill got a lot of donations from me for a while...size 22-24 to a size 8-10. Got rid of everything that was too big as soon as it was too big.

    Yep, I have made a trip every week for months to get rid of the old stuff. I think I've pretty much done the last of it today.
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    bowermanbrittney wrote: »
    Thank you so much I have a difficulty believe in myself to keep up my weight loss of 23lbs I feel better an I've lost inches however its difficult to see yet in the miorr because I want to see big changes an all I notice is small changes ...I hope if I keep going it will pay off.

    23 lbs lost is great! Just keep trying every day, and eventually you WILL get there! I've lost 26 lbs, and am at the point where my weight loss has stalled, but I am still seeing changes in how my clothes fit so I'm sticking with it. I've realized this is going to be a two year process with waiting for the skin to bounce back and such. Just keep going! :)
  • cblue315
    cblue315 Posts: 3,836 Member
    edited June 2015
    AngeBee18 wrote: »
    Just when you think your boobs couldn't possibly get any smaller... They do.

    LOL - I started out as a 52DD and now am a 38B or less. I still have 30# to go, I think mine may disappear.
  • AngeBee18
    AngeBee18 Posts: 180 Member
    cblue315 wrote: »
    AngeBee18 wrote: »
    Just when you think your boobs couldn't possibly get any smaller... They do.

    LOL - I started out as a 52DD and now am a 38B or less. I still have 30# to go, I think mine may disappear.

    That's pretty much my story too! I was a ??DD (I ended up wearing elasticated crop tops because I couldn't find bras to fit... So not sure on exact size) and am now a 38B. I did my measurements this morning, and still lost a couple of cms of my chest this month.... *sigh*

    On a positive note, it does make exercise easier, I can wear nice blouses without them straining across my chest, and
    and I can find cute bras that fit (even if they serve no real purpose...)

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