What nobody tells you about losing weight
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Ouchies..... The bath hurts my bones. I keep slipping and sliding around in the bath now. So I've kinda wedged myself into the top bit. Unfortunately I've discovered a pokie outie bone just below and to the outside of my knee cap. It hurts when I want to lean on it.
Oh and a really funny story? I spoke to my supervisor (the clinical nurse) about me freaking out thinking in getting arthritis in my fingers. Due to my knuckles looking really swollen. She laughed and laughed and laughed. Then she kindly pointed out that my knuckles are not swollen. My fingers are getting skinnier14 -
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.
Yes, my husband isn't supportive.
I'm not a marriage counsellor but some fights are worth having. Just tell him "I'm doing this. I have to do it. I love you but we're not even debating this."
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How much you'll resent positive attention about your looks.
Logically, when I'm thin, I know I look good. And, when I'm fat, I look bad. But I still get irrationally angry at people who think they can suddenly comment on my appearance.
WHO ASKED YOU??? I genuinely do not care what you think of how I look. I care what I think and what my boyfriend thinks. That's it!
This being my second go-'round with weight loss, it's the one thing to which I'm not looking forward.
But all the other pros make it SO worth it!2 -
mrsfitzyv8 wrote: »Ouchies..... The bath hurts my bones. I keep slipping and sliding around in the bath now. So I've kinda wedged myself into the top bit. Unfortunately I've discovered a pokie outie bone just below and to the outside of my knee cap. It hurts when I want to lean on it.
Oh and a really funny story? I spoke to my supervisor (the clinical nurse) about me freaking out thinking in getting arthritis in my fingers. Due to my knuckles looking really swollen. She laughed and laughed and laughed. Then she kindly pointed out that my knuckles are not swollen. My fingers are getting skinnier
That is hilarious! I'd love for that to happen as I've always had pudgy fingers, but I don't think I'll get there since I didn't the last time I was "skinny".
For all of those not liking the attention from the opposite sex, why not just enjoy it?! I do, but maybe I'm just too vain. lol
As for women being nasty, really? I haven't experience that, although, I've heard about it so I believe it's true. I think you need to find different women in your life! I never understand that whole women being bitchy to women mentality--let's save it for the men!
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obscuremusicreference wrote: »-
-Lying in bed and running your hands over your hipbones and ribs is really great
This this this! It's how I know I'm gaining and need to get back to that magic when I can rest my pinky on my hip bone and thumb in my rib cage and feel nothing in between!0 -
LeslieB042812 wrote: »mrsfitzyv8 wrote: »Ouchies..... The bath hurts my bones. I keep slipping and sliding around in the bath now. So I've kinda wedged myself into the top bit. Unfortunately I've discovered a pokie outie bone just below and to the outside of my knee cap. It hurts when I want to lean on it.
Oh and a really funny story? I spoke to my supervisor (the clinical nurse) about me freaking out thinking in getting arthritis in my fingers. Due to my knuckles looking really swollen. She laughed and laughed and laughed. Then she kindly pointed out that my knuckles are not swollen. My fingers are getting skinnier
That is hilarious! I'd love for that to happen as I've always had pudgy fingers, but I don't think I'll get there since I didn't the last time I was "skinny".
For all of those not liking the attention from the opposite sex, why not just enjoy it?! I do, but maybe I'm just too vain. lol
As for women being nasty, really? I haven't experience that, although, I've heard about it so I believe it's true. I think you need to find different women in your life! I never understand that whole women being bitchy to women mentality--let's save it for the men!
I agree, I get a little anxious when the opposite sex pays attention and flirts, but ultimately I enjoy it. I am just not used to it.
I also haven't had the issue with women either, I still have all the same friends in my life that I had 100#s ago, maybe I don't notice the bitchy women and I hope I am not one of them
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They aren't friends......work colleagues.....getting away isn't that easy.3
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pootle1972 wrote: »They aren't friends......work colleagues.....getting away isn't that easy.
sorry for that...... :-(1 -
I am in love with seeing my collar bones!2
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pootle1972 wrote: »How men become suddenly nicer and women become bitchy witches
I've noticed some men that I come into contact with on the job are chattier and I find that funny, am I not the same amazing, hilarious person I was? why couldn't I be spoken to prior to weightloss?
A supervisor in the facility I work with has almost a snide comment when others mention my loss, "ALL you do is watch what you eat!" yep that's ALL, nothing else..... and after the first 50 she really hadn't "noticed".... Lucky for me, none of this has a thing to do with me keeping it up LOL3 -
a handsome young man ignored the elevator floor number that he had pushed and followed me to my office to chat me up.4
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sugarnspice33 wrote: »*how good it feels tobe supportive of others weight loss goals. I love cheering others on, it inspires me to stay healthy!
*how addictive working out can be
*that u may have some loose skin, depending on amount of weight loss
*how fun it is to find a variety of clothes in your size!
Saggy boobs!- gets tight again after awhile, but the initial loss is hilarious
Bony hips
Love the runners high!
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Now that my feet has stopped being excruciatingly painful I can feel that my ankles hurt and am doing ankle stretches instead of foot ones.0
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WarningHillAhead wrote: »redperphexion wrote: »Foods that were not appealing before hand are now DELICIOUS. Fruits and veggies don't need a half gallon of ranch dip or yogurt to taste amazing when you're actually hungry for food, instead of just eating for eating's sake.
So I just glanced at your post, and I thought it just said 'hands are now DELICIOUS'. I was like uhhhh....am I missing some sort of weight-loss hack?
EXTREME fingernail biting?0 -
redperphexion wrote: »Foods that were not appealing before hand are now DELICIOUS. Fruits and veggies don't need a half gallon of ranch dip or yogurt to taste amazing when you're actually hungry for food, instead of just eating for eating's sake.
Yes. Had a chef salad with bacon, cheese and egg. It wasn't as tasty as the no dressing vegan salad I make at the salad bar at work.0 -
You are less angry lol. Since my self confidence has gone up and I am producing more endorphins I am a better person to be around. I have a lot more patience and I don't always seem angry anymore.6
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How much you'll resent positive attention about your looks.
Logically, when I'm thin, I know I look good. And, when I'm fat, I look bad. But I still get irrationally angry at people who think they can suddenly comment on my appearance.
WHO ASKED YOU??? I genuinely do not care what you think of how I look. I care what I think and what my boyfriend thinks. That's it!
This being my second go-'round with weight loss, it's the one thing to which I'm not looking forward.
But all the other pros make it SO worth it!
Idk when I give a compliment it's not with the subtext of "this thing about you has pleased me. Good job" - it's more like "you are my friend and I would love to boost your day with a sentence that is true" Telling you you are pretty/funny/smart etc is not feedback on the job you're doing, just a nice thing I'd like to do for you as it costs me nothing and I hope it makes you happy.
Just my two cents
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caroldavison332 wrote: »a handsome young man ignored the elevator floor number that he had pushed and followed me to my office to chat me up.
Did you get HIS number? ;D
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Every summer we go to the same amusement parks. I'm not a thrill seeker at all and I usually find all the rides uncomfortable, to say the least.
This summer, to my utmost surprise, the pit in my stomach was completely gone. I actually enjoyed myself and I couldn't believe how different every ride felt. It's basic physics I guess, the acceleration of a 260lb body is so much higher than the one of a 180lb body this is one change I never anticipated. I celebrated by going on the water slide tube at least 30 times 14 -
How much you'll resent positive attention about your looks.
Logically, when I'm thin, I know I look good. And, when I'm fat, I look bad. But I still get irrationally angry at people who think they can suddenly comment on my appearance.
WHO ASKED YOU??? I genuinely do not care what you think of how I look. I care what I think and what my boyfriend thinks. That's it!
This being my second go-'round with weight loss, it's the one thing to which I'm not looking forward.
But all the other pros make it SO worth it!
Idk when I give a compliment it's not with the subtext of "this thing about you has pleased me. Good job" - it's more like "you are my friend and I would love to boost your day with a sentence that is true" Telling you you are pretty/funny/smart etc is not feedback on the job you're doing, just a nice thing I'd like to do for you as it costs me nothing and I hope it makes you happy.
Just my two cents
^^^^This!!! I always try to compliment people if it's something I genuinely think because you never know how it might boost their day. I guess I tend to take compliments in the same spirit. 8 -
So much easier to shave. (talking about my face, I do not shave anything below my neck.)0
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KrunchyMama wrote: »I've only lost 13 out of 40 lbs, but I was shocked this morning when (after realizing I'd gained a pound), I looked in the mirror and the image I saw made me feel like I had gained 10. Thankfully it motivated me to drink a lot of tea and water, so I can now see me in the mirror at my current weight and see the changes, but I couldn't believe how much my mind tricked me this morning.
Some weight gain is from muscle gain (which is a good thing), it can also be from water gain (about a 5 lb. fluxuation for women). My mom lost a lot of weight, but I think that was mostly muscle loss (not good). Even body builders tend to have a high BMI due to muscle mass. The easiest way to measure progress is by inches, so make sure you are looking at the big picture, not just the number on the scale.
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danelutza19 wrote: »Every summer we go to the same amusement parks. I'm not a thrill seeker at all and I usually find all the rides uncomfortable, to say the least.
This summer, to my utmost surprise, the pit in my stomach was completely gone. I actually enjoyed myself and I couldn't believe how different every ride felt. It's basic physics I guess, the acceleration of a 260lb body is so much higher than the one of a 180lb body this is one change I never anticipated. I celebrated by going on the water slide tube at least 30 times
I was soooo happy the first time I went to Six Flags after slimming down and sat down in the test seat and could close the bar all the way down to my lap without issues. That happiness was short lived as I rode on three coasters and after finishing the Superman ride, waiting at the end to be let off the ride, hanging there and silently praying "please don't throw up! Please don't throw up!" That did me for the rest of the day as far as rides went.1 -
Love this thread! I've lost almost 30 lbs & 4 sizes. My biggest surprises have been:
- The amount of time it took to plan, shop, cook & measure food 4 months ago
- that now I plan, shop, cook & measure food so easily, it's second nature
- how motivated I am to work out daily
- how much more involved I am in athletic activities with my young son (karate, ice skating, etc)
- how fantastic it felt to shop for new clothes & fit into a size 8 after being a size 16
- how not everyone is supportive & encouraging
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I had some too snug clothes, lost not a lot but had a go - they're too big! What a waste. As for 'you've lost weight' comments, I know people are trying to be encouraging but it just reminds me how fat I was before. I prefer a more general 'you're looking good' or something, not a direct weight focus. Also I used to get 'you've lost weight' if I hadn't seen people for a while and I hadn't and I was the same size as last time I saw them and it just made me think 'no I'm just not as fat as you thought I was'. Ah well it's a minefield! And I also have a very good friend who knew intimately about my weight struggles and as soon as I was showing some results seemed to always be eating crisps or similar when we got together when normally she was very careful to eat healthy (trying to set an example?!?), but there she was knowing how I was trying to finally be healthy suddenly indulging! I think maybe a subconscious act. I hope.1
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Everything... literally everything...in my life is better. My state of mind, my relationships with family members, my libido, and my creativity. I guess I really didn't realize how unhappy I had become. Had the best year of my career, have written several songs, and renewed vows with my husband.
I am so sorry that it took me so long to figure it out, and I do regret spending all of those years in an obese state. If I could lose 65 lbs at age 56... why did I have to gain 5 lbs per year as a working adult, anyway?
Now I love my bony shoulders, knees, ankles and thighs. I'm right in the middle of a normal BMI, and now want to build lean muscle to help with the loose skin.
Some people are insulted if I don't eat certain things, potatoes, for instance. I really have no need or desire for potatoes in my life any longer, and I honestly don't miss them. Yes, I realize some may pride themselves on their receipes, but they should understand that my polite refusal (or just passing the plate) is not about them, nor is it an insult. I don't want to lie and tell friends that I am allergic, I just want them to understand my choices and be happy for me.8 -
I'm a very causal drinker.. Generally, I'll have a couple wine coolers one night a week..
Last weekend someone gave me a bottle of Smirnoff Ice, Screwdriver and told me that I wasn't allowed to waste it. I've lost nearly 80lbs, and let me tell you I was really stumbling around my dog walk after that bottle..
Alcohol is much more fun when you are a light-weight. 4 -
danelutza19 wrote: »Every summer we go to the same amusement parks. I'm not a thrill seeker at all and I usually find all the rides uncomfortable, to say the least.
This summer, to my utmost surprise, the pit in my stomach was completely gone. I actually enjoyed myself and I couldn't believe how different every ride felt. It's basic physics I guess, the acceleration of a 260lb body is so much higher than the one of a 180lb body this is one change I never anticipated. I celebrated by going on the water slide tube at least 30 times
Ooh that's fantastic!!!! I'm heading to wet and wild with the kids in the September holidays. I'm so excited1 -
sashayoung72 wrote: »pootle1972 wrote: »How men become suddenly nicer and women become bitchy witches
I've noticed some men that I come into contact with on the job are chattier and I find that funny, am I not the same amazing, hilarious person I was? why couldn't I be spoken to prior to weightloss?
A supervisor in the facility I work with has almost a snide comment when others mention my loss, "ALL you do is watch what you eat!" yep that's ALL, nothing else..... and after the first 50 she really hadn't "noticed".... Lucky for me, none of this has a thing to do with me keeping it up LOL
I've found that those type of people are usually so unhappy with their own lives that it's nearly impossible for them to share in anyone else's happiness.
Glad you just let it slide right off!
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