Nobody notices!

Blubberboss
Blubberboss Posts: 26 Member
edited November 22 in Success Stories
Nobody notices that I've lost weight! Granted it's only 15 lbs so far, but I can really see a difference. When did people start noticing your weight loss and did many say anything about it? It would encourage me so much if my friends and family would comment on my accomplishment!
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  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    Blubberboss wrote: »
    Nobody notices that I've lost weight! Granted it's only 15 lbs so far, but I can really see a difference. When did people start noticing your weight loss and did many say anything about it? It would encourage me so much if my friends and family would comment on my accomplishment!

    Ive lost about 25 and no one has noticed but me either don't feel bad, just keep doing it for you and everyone else will see

  • Redbeard333
    Redbeard333 Posts: 381 Member
    Those who work with you or see you every day will be the last to notice, while those who rarely see you will pick up on it right away! I lost about 40 pounds before my wife really said anything about it.
  • christybarnwell
    christybarnwell Posts: 1 Member
    Pick up a 5 pound bag of sugar. See how heavy it can feel? You've lost 3 of those!! They WILL notice eventually! Keep it up.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    I think it is usually around the 30lb mark. People you see often are less likely to notice until you lose more. People you dont see often, tend to notice quicker.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    OP how many people know that you are trying to lose weight?

    A lot of people I know IRL know that has been the goal for years. Some know the true reason why. For me I was actually having comments during my unintentional body recomp phase before I introduce a calorie deficit.

    BTW OP: Some people say weight is a very personal topic and choose to just keep quiet about it. That does not mean no one has notice your weight loss.
  • theawill519
    theawill519 Posts: 242 Member
    I've lost 27 lbs and friends and family are finally starting to notice. My husband and I noticed at 15 lbs.
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    As long as you notice the change that is happening to yourself inside and out, that is all that truly matters. Some people don't notice unless it is right in their face can't ignore, and others, are wrapped up in their own life to notice.

    The reason you are disappointed, is because you have expected others to act in the same manner you would have. When you have that kind of mindset, you will be disappointed, because you are placing yourself onto others without realizing it.

    Keep working on you and be proud.
  • nlacey49
    nlacey49 Posts: 1 Member
    I've lost 11lbs and no one has really commented on it other than a neighbor I see maybe once a month. Well, my family and husband comments on it, but I think they're just trying to make me feel better!
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    No one noticed on me until I'd lost over 30 pounds. Give it time.
  • Blubberboss
    Blubberboss Posts: 26 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    OP how many people know that you are trying to lose weight?

    A lot of people I know IRL know that has been the goal for years. Some know the true reason why. For me I was actually having comments during my unintentional body recomp phase before I introduce a calorie deficit.

    BTW OP: Some people say weight is a very personal topic and choose to just keep quiet about it. That does not mean no one has notice your weight loss.

    I have not told anyone I'm working at my weight, other than my immediate family. My eight year old and 6 year old told me I look different but they're the only ones. :)
  • ChristineE63
    ChristineE63 Posts: 105 Member
    I went from 130 to 113 and nobody noticed! I went down two sizes but my shape really didn't change that much, just a smaller version of myself, oh well, I did it for me not them anyways
  • Blubberboss
    Blubberboss Posts: 26 Member
    ChristineE63 wrote: »
    I went from 130 to 113 and nobody noticed! I went down two sizes but my shape really didn't change that much, just a smaller version of myself, oh well, I did it for me not them anyways
    Ya, I gotta keep in mind it's for myself, not for them. I'm doing it for a more healthy me and the 'more chic me' is just the side bonus. :)
  • ElisaJtsu
    ElisaJtsu Posts: 97 Member
    Same here. I've lost 22 lbs so far. I'm 5'11" so it doesn't show as quickly. Nobody noticed anything, but I do - my old jeans fit :) As mentioned before, people who see you every day won't notice. Taking pictures of myself helped me to realise my progress also! Give it time!
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    edited July 2015
    Blubberboss wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    OP how many people know that you are trying to lose weight?

    A lot of people I know IRL know that has been the goal for years. Some know the true reason why. For me I was actually having comments during my unintentional body recomp phase before I introduce a calorie deficit.

    BTW OP: Some people say weight is a very personal topic and choose to just keep quiet about it. That does not mean no one has notice your weight loss.

    I have not told anyone I'm working at my weight, other than my immediate family. My eight year old and 6 year old told me I look different but they're the only ones. :)

    So if people don't really know you are working on losing weight you're upset they don't comment when you do?
  • acoustophoresis
    acoustophoresis Posts: 49 Member
    edited July 2015
    I've been going hard since May 1st, and people are just now starting to comment. Don't worry, people will notice!
  • kangaroux92
    kangaroux92 Posts: 188 Member
    yeah people didn't really comment on my weight loss unit like 20 pounds i think they don't want to say anything, like it would be implying that you were over weight. only people really close to me say anything at all.
  • Blubberboss
    Blubberboss Posts: 26 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    Blubberboss wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    OP how many people know that you are trying to lose weight?

    A lot of people I know IRL know that has been the goal for years. Some know the true reason why. For me I was actually having comments during my unintentional body recomp phase before I introduce a calorie deficit.

    BTW OP: Some people say weight is a very personal topic and choose to just keep quiet about it. That does not mean no one has notice your weight loss.

    I have not told anyone I'm working at my weight, other than my immediate family. My eight year old and 6 year old told me I look different but they're the only ones. :)

    So if people don't really know you are working on losing weight you're upset they don't comment when you do?
    Not upset... just disappointed that my hard work isn't noticeable yet :/
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Blubberboss wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    Blubberboss wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    OP how many people know that you are trying to lose weight?

    A lot of people I know IRL know that has been the goal for years. Some know the true reason why. For me I was actually having comments during my unintentional body recomp phase before I introduce a calorie deficit.

    BTW OP: Some people say weight is a very personal topic and choose to just keep quiet about it. That does not mean no one has notice your weight loss.

    I have not told anyone I'm working at my weight, other than my immediate family. My eight year old and 6 year old told me I look different but they're the only ones. :)

    So if people don't really know you are working on losing weight you're upset they don't comment when you do?
    Not upset... just disappointed that my hard work isn't noticeable yet :/

    Just because people haven't said it does not mean its unnoticeable.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    People you see more frequently (but not daily) and for longer periods of time (as in, not just in passing) will notice faster. People also "notice" when they know you are trying to lose weight. My family noticed at 10lb, but my wife probably mentioned it while I wasn't in the room.

    I'm now down 18lb and 2 belt loops and no one outside of family has said anything. I don't expect anyone to say anything (but I secretly hope they do) until I'm closer to 175 (45lb down) and have built more muscle.
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    people might notice and just not say anything. I wouldn't say anything to anyone unless it was well known they were actively trying I'd congratulate them, but like coworkers, friends I don't see on a regular basis, nah I wouldn't feel the need to mention it. People get mad when you say they're not skinny, they get mad if you say nothing, and they get mad if you call them skinny so I just keep my mouth shut.
  • alfiedn
    alfiedn Posts: 425 Member
    I feel good that people don't say anything when I GAIN weight. Why would they say anything when I lost?

    Weight is a sensitive topic for most, so it's understandable that people may try to stay out of it.
  • teephil
    teephil Posts: 135 Member
    Friends/family didn't start commenting until I had lost around 30 lbs. I think that's when I started losing weight in my face, which can be very noticeable.
  • Allison1385
    Allison1385 Posts: 353 Member
    I've lost 25 lbs &&& just had people at work start asking! 1 person was my size 2 boss, she said wow girl you're getting skinny!! I work in a dental office so a few patients have complimented.... give it time. You will be turning heads soon !!
  • vixtris
    vixtris Posts: 688 Member
    I've lost nearly 40 lbs and my family doesn't say anything to me. I think they notice, they just don't want to say something.
  • ald783
    ald783 Posts: 688 Member
    I agree with Alfie, I find weight to be a sensitive subject so I try to avoid weight related comments and stick to "you look great!" without mentioning weight loss. And sometimes people that seem you frequently won't notice a change right away. I found around 20 pounds is when it first became more noticeable.
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
    I'm down 40 pounds and anyone that doesn't know I'm losing weight (most of my friends) have not said a word to me about it. And even people that know I'm losing weight rarely say anything (my mom's friends comment on it far more than any of my friends do)
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Clothes hides a lot, especially if you have more to lose. Remember why you're doing this - not for them, but for you.

    Because I'm a larger frame guy - 6'4" and athletic people never commented when I gained weight, but once I lost ~30 I guess it showed in my face because that's when coworkers started to comment.
  • noel2fit
    noel2fit Posts: 235 Member
    They could be trying to be polite. It's embarrassing to ask if someone lost weight and have the answer be "no," then scramble for words "well something looks better than it did last week! ..." Unless you're vocal about your weight loss, other people may not be. I once mentioned to a co-worker that another woman on our floor had lost a lot of weight and was looking good, only to find out she had cancer. Sure am glad I didn't open my mouth and congratulate her first. Maybe put a motivational poster up or frame your latest 5k number to drop a hint to people at work that you're on a mission!
  • shadowloss
    shadowloss Posts: 293 Member
    One thing I will mention, only because it hasn't been is that it might depend on the 15lbs. So people loose it in their face first, others in their stomach, etc....

    Also, you may want to look at the comparisons that are being offered as a percentage rather than a total weight. Someone that is 150lbs and drops 15lbs (10%) is going to reflect it more than someone who is 250 lbs and loses 20lbs, which is only 6%.

    Just remember you are unique and you are doing this for you, not anyone else. Don't get me wrong, when the first person told me I looked like I was losing weight, you couldn't smack the smile off my face, then all the sudden the seal was broke and everyone started to notice, like flipping a switch. It will come, and if that is what motivates you, keep using it to improve your life.

    Hope it helps.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    It's a good thing we do this for ourselves!
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