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    Unexpected results of weight loss

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      I noticed my voice is changing. It was more high-pitched when I was heavier, but I noticed a few days ago that my voice has gotten deeper, and lately I use my diaphragm more than my throat when speaking (if that makes sense).

      I only weigh myself every 12 weeks, but at last check in I've lost 20lbs. I'm wondering if maybe losing fat opened up space for me to use my abdomen more when I'm speaking.
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      MarlaVSings wrote: »
      I noticed my voice is changing. It was more high-pitched when I was heavier, but I noticed a few days ago that my voice has gotten deeper, and lately I use my diaphragm more than my throat when speaking (if that makes sense).

      I only weigh myself every 12 weeks, but at last check in I've lost 20lbs. I'm wondering if maybe losing fat opened up space for me to use my abdomen more when I'm speaking.

      I think that makes sense...general breathing is eased, snoring abates, etc with weight loss, so it would stand to reason that your voice would be fuller and resonate better

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      standenvernet wrote: »
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      I just thought my hands were shrinking! (good to know)


      That was fuuuuunnn-ny!

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      edited June 2015
      standenvernet wrote: »
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      I just thought my hands were shrinking! (good to know)

      Best response ever!!!
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      v_cowley wrote: »
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      I still have such a long way to go but I can safely say that this is a big goal of mine too! Lovely :)
      This thread is fantastic. It doesn't matter whether thie points are good or bad, I look forward to it all!
      I would like to lose 100lb overall, 22lb down so far!

      This is also my goal :). That must of been a special moment for you - no wonder it brings a tear to your eye. Last time my husband picked me up was a few years back when I lost alot of weight - two children later I'm 35lb heavier and trying to reach that weight again.

      Inspiring thread xx
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      aripley wrote: »
      I might be imagining it, but it seems like the veins in my arms and legs, and especially in my hands and feet, are more visible. Anyone else experience this?

      i do! i always look at my hands since i noticed it. it looks great i haven't seen that on me ever lol
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      edited June 2015
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      HaibaneReki wrote: »
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      @woodybush I found a tolerable position when the upper-leg's knee rests on the bottom-leg's calf and the calf bone crosses the lower-leg's foot right by the ankle - You have to fiddle with the right angles, but it'll click after a while :smile:

      Freaky... I'm lying exactly how you describe right now... :worried:
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      I'm down 45 lbs with 95 left to go, but right now the big things I notice:

      I am cold all the freaking time....and it's summer right now....
      I no longer have excruciating pain in my lower back, knees or feet. I actually have no pain at all for that matter, not even a little bit. I feel like I'm walking on clouds.
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      LionessWhispers wrote: »
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      Freaky... I'm lying exactly how you describe right now... :worried:

      I've never been very big but get back pain frequently at night....that works REALLY well! How have I not figured that out on my own? lol.
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      Oh, and as for me...I'm back to bringing jackets to every restaurant again. :) I was a sweaty mess when I was 20lbs heavier.
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      amusedmonkey wrote: »
      It may be hard to believe, but I feel kind of sad that I can no longer buy from certain stores. The smallest band available for my favorite bra is too big, and I have to work really hard to find a decent T-shirt because most of woman's T-shirt's sleeves are too short for my comfort, and too short overall. I sometimes feel like I'm doomed to boxy mens T-shirts forever, which is sad because I like my curves.

      I can relate to not being able to shop in certain stores. I really like the bras and underwear and I am about 10 pounds away from not being able to buy them there anymore. I have already transitioned to Victoria's Secret a little, but their bras are so expensive and I like a little more coverage usually.

      About your shirts, I know some stores like Gap sell women's tall shirts. Maybe that would work for you?
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      seltzermint555 wrote: »
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      lol that is awesome. I thought I had some kind of bony growth on my back one day and it was my spine.

      I'm loving this. Still a long way for me to go, but I'm really looking forward to seeing some of my insides from the outside. :wink:
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      edited July 2015
      Not all size 11 blue jeans are created equally!!! For example.. A size 11 from kohls fits me whereas a size 11 from hollister won't even go up past my hips.. I guess I have a new goal lol
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      jennlaw89 wrote: »
      Not all size 11 blue jeans are created equally!!! For example.. A size 11 from kohls fits me whereas a size 11 from hollister won't even go up past my hips.. I guess I have a new goal lol

      Women's sizes are awful for that. They are all over the place, I have three sizes of pants in my closet that all fit at the same time. Its crazy
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      I had to get my wedding ring resized down. Jeweler stated that he had never had to do that before in his career.
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      My asthma that I have suffered with since I was about 3 years old has completely vanished!
      I have to wear a coat now as it can get pretty chilly!
      I bruise a lot more easily...especially on my arms!
      I LOVE exercise. It makes me feel fantastic and I look forward to it.
      Clothes shopping is a treat rather than a nightmare, I love getting new things for myself.
      I don't have to untie shoes to fit my ankles into them anymore...
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      MamaBirdBoss wrote: »
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      I've never been very big but get back pain frequently at night....that works REALLY well! How have I not figured that out on my own? lol.

      Glad I could be of service - learned it the hard way - last year around this time of July I fell asleep in a sleeping bag not knowing the above, I woke up late in the night in excruciating pain, not being able to stand up and walk, with bruises on the sides of my knees :#
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      Alidecker wrote: »
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      Women's sizes are awful for that. They are all over the place, I have three sizes of pants in my closet that all fit at the same time. Its crazy

      Yeah it's definitely crazy! Sizes should match up no matter what brand they are :neutral: it makes shopping so difficult sometimes.
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      CSARdiver wrote: »
      I had to get my wedding ring resized down. Jeweler stated that he had never had to do that before in his career.

      unfortunately mine's made of surgical steel - can't be resized, have to be careful in winter.. :/
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      HaibaneReki wrote: »
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      unfortunately mine's made of surgical steel - can't be resized, have to be careful in winter.. :/

      My jeweler placed a "cleat" inside of my ring. It is virtually invisible and springy, so it will continue to adapt to my smaller and smaller fingers! Now I can wait until I have reached final goal and only have it resized once! This cost less than $50! Bonus...it keeps your rings from spinning around, so your gems are always on display!
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      I have this problem where the things in my pockets are no longer pressed against me and I contstantly have to check if they are there. I have checked for my cell phone and wallet seriously over 50 times today.
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      sofaking6 wrote: »
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      Look up "cortical homunculus", not only because it's hilarious to say that even in your head, but it's a map that your brain makes of your body in order to position you in and move you through space. It takes time to update it, so that disconnect you feel is not imaginary! Well I mean it is imaginary but also real...ugh something something consciousness..

      Ok I'm only @10 lb down but I've already gone shopping in my closet. Yesterday I dropped off some work pants at the cleaners that I haven't worn in @2 years. It's like winning free clothes!

      i love being able to "shop" in my closet. All those clothes that I hoped to wear again someday.. This is motivational for me.
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      Looking at pics and seeing arm and leg muscles. It's awesome.
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      So many old clothes I fit comfortably into now. XXL t-shirts have a lot more room, and my shorts keep wanting to slide off!
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      Kimberly_Harper wrote: »
      Realizing that my weight actually matches the number on my driver license :#

      Haha! This.
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      KevannC wrote: »
      Maybe tmi LOL but for the guys... I've lost 85 so far and the weiner is more revealed hahahhahahaha


      Yeah, tmi, but...my husband lost a lot of weight & it doesn't just look bigger. :o

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