What nobody tells you about losing weight
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mcornall88 wrote: »How after a few weeks your hunger and cravings simply vanish. I can barely eat a whole meal now that I'm able to distinguish between actually hungry and satiated/full.
yep. & it's so easy now to simply eat half of the dish I order at a restaurant. I could never do that before. I'd literally gulp it all down and feel like my stomach would burst soon after. Eating to be satisfied is probably one of the hardest things to master and now it's second nature. (I believe it took over 6 months)4 -
I wake up being happy and contended because I know I'm doing the right things for my body. The mind gets into a happy mode and it stays that way all day! What a beautiful feeling..!!5
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People totally treat you different even though you are the same person!3
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Same dress. No spanx.11
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People, even doctors, won't get or believe how you are doing it:-)8
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amyhs12345 wrote: »I have only lost about 15 pounds so far so maybe someone of these are only true for me:
- you will still have cravings for the unhealthy foods you used to eat like chips and pizza... I am still waiting for the day when I don't think Cheetos are delicious
- when your sister or other close people don't comment on your weight loss you start to question if you even look any different than before
- weight loss can start to consume so many of your thoughts to where I sometimes questions if it is healthy to think about it so much
- but overall how much your confidence will increase and make you wonder why you waited so long to do this
But Cheetos ARE delicious! Seriously, I don't think you stop liking junk food, but you get to a place where you don't need it and when you do indulge, you can do it in moderation and be satisfied. That's how I feel now. Every once in a while, I'll eat 3 servings of chips (really not hard to do...) but generally, I'll just eat one and really enjoy it.3 -
I used to hate people who said they just had 10 pounds to lose. well, I have hit the point where I am just under 10 pounds to a normal BMI. Putting foot in mouth now9
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I find that men are more friendly to me. I receive so many compliments from so many people wherever I go. I find running so much easier and my fitness in general has improved. I have to work out daily else I feel horrible. I enjoy wearing clothes that show off my new body. And I look forward to eating my healthy meals. My fridge is always packed with vegetables. I find it uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time. My butt starts to hurt as I have little cushioning left.1
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People totally treat you different even though you are the same person!
I feel like this is me when it comes to getting jobs after I have an interview. When I was bigger, and it was the last time I was looking for a job I went to countless interviews before I finally found a job. Recently, I had a job interview for a temp job and it was the only interview I had since looking for a job and got it. Then, after the temp job ended it only took 3 interviews before I got a job and I am just waiting to hear back from one of the others. Granted, when I was interviewing at a higher weight it was in the middle of the recession so that could've contributed to how long it took me to get a job. However, I can't help but think that losing weight has helped. Especially considering I still interviewed at the same kinds of businesses and the way I act hasn't changed.
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TheSunshineQueen wrote: »People in general, especially men, treat you much better. I went home to visit my parents one weekend and saw an old highschool crush at church. In school he always acted snobby and standoffish to me and like he couldn't be bothered to speak to me. And he would pretend he didn't know me or my family in church for a good 7 years. When I saw him at the service he literally tripped and fell over a pew trying to come over and talk to me. My dad had a good laugh when he asked me to grab dinner and catch up.
Several years ago my friend lost a lot of weight (100-ish lbs), and long story short, we bumped into her old crush - the guy who, after finding out she liked him, laughed and said "never in her lifetime," and then proceeded to hook-up with her cousin - who practicaly fell over himself to get her to go out with him. She turned him down, obviously, and when we got back at hers she started to cry because it reminded her of how terribly she was treated by everyone when she was fat. It was awful.
Another thing: for a long time after she lost the weight (I'm talking *years*) she'd always check herself out in reflective surfaces and ask me if she looked fat, and when I told her no, would ask if I was being honest. After a while it really started to irritate me because she obviously wasn't. I thought she was just fishing for compliments. Now, after reading this thread, I realize that she probably genuinely felt she still looked fat because her mind hadn't quite caught up with her appearance.
That's terrible
I think the psychological aspects of being overweight for most of your life continue to affect you long after you've lost the weight. Sometimes I think the compliments can make it worse because you are constantly reminded of how fat you were before. And it's harder to trust in people too, after seeing how much better they treat you at a lower weight. It's human nature I guess to get more attention when you look good, but you know the person inside is still the same, and unfortunately some people don't seem to care at all about personality and strong character.
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I still don't see much of a difference in my weight loss after a 65 pound loss, but other people notice. I feel really happy about the loss, but I just have to wait for my mind to catch up with my body. Also wish my husband would be a little happier about my weight loss.
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TeresaMarie2015 wrote: »Your morning breadth will be just horrific!
So glad you said this! I kind of thought it was just me! But yeah...it is horrible!
Wow I thought I must have a tooth that's bad was at the dentist last week got told my teeth were fine! But the taste is horrible why? X2 -
andympanda wrote: »I used to hate people who said they just had 10 pounds to lose. well, I have hit the point where I am just under 10 pounds to a normal BMI. Putting foot in mouth now
Yes! I'm just about in the same place (12 pounds to go). When you have 80 to lose, as I did when I started, 10 seems like NOTHING. Now it seems like Mt. Everest!2 -
jessiruthica wrote: »andympanda wrote: »I used to hate people who said they just had 10 pounds to lose. well, I have hit the point where I am just under 10 pounds to a normal BMI. Putting foot in mouth now
Yes! I'm just about in the same place (12 pounds to go). When you have 80 to lose, as I did when I started, 10 seems like NOTHING. Now it seems like Mt. Everest!
I look forward to this day for me. Well done both of you for coming so far.3 -
That you can still eat pizza and lose weight! Within reason of course.
The places you want to lose weight the most are the last to go.
The gym is not a scary place.9 -
LeslieB042812 wrote: »amyhs12345 wrote: »I have only lost about 15 pounds so far so maybe someone of these are only true for me:
- you will still have cravings for the unhealthy foods you used to eat like chips and pizza... I am still waiting for the day when I don't think Cheetos are delicious
But Cheetos ARE delicious! Seriously, I don't think you stop liking junk food, but you get to a place where you don't need it and when you do indulge, you can do it in moderation and be satisfied. That's how I feel now. Every once in a while, I'll eat 3 servings of chips (really not hard to do...) but generally, I'll just eat one and really enjoy it.
And to add to that, for me at least, I don't think I'll ever lose the cravings for those high calorie foods that I limit now. I just deal with it by either not eating it, eating a smaller portion or saving it for a day when I burn alot of calories and can afford the splurge. I usually save it for a splurge day since when I want to eat something like that, I want to eat a good helping of it, not a small portion. I can't have it as often, but when I do, it's a real treat.5 -
Now This I Understand!!!!silverarcheress wrote: »I never realised how much each small victory would mean to me, but as I become fitter and lose more weight, those victories become harder to achieve and considered a victory even for 'normal' people. My memory has tricked me into thinking the past 60lb lost was simple compared to the next 30 I need to lose.1 -
I am more open to the idea of the cat cuddling with me on warm summer nights, because I am cooler.2
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People totally treat you different even though you are the same person!
I used to feel bad about this too. But then I also realised that I'm really not the same person after 60lb loss. I'm just as smart and caring as I used to be. But I am more likely to say yes to opportunities, I go out more, I am a lot more forceful in my opinions on what I do socially because I need to fit it into my diet/exercise mindset. I am a lot more determined to complete things than I ever used to be. I also know how hard I've worked to get where I am and the people who know me and treat me differently it's because of that.
The thing that bothers me most is that people seem to respect me more, as if the opinions I had prior to now weren't as valid! Does that mean that if I lose even more weight then the respect will continue to go up?
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BruceHedtke wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »amyhs12345 wrote: »I have only lost about 15 pounds so far so maybe someone of these are only true for me:
- you will still have cravings for the unhealthy foods you used to eat like chips and pizza... I am still waiting for the day when I don't think Cheetos are delicious
But Cheetos ARE delicious! Seriously, I don't think you stop liking junk food, but you get to a place where you don't need it and when you do indulge, you can do it in moderation and be satisfied. That's how I feel now. Every once in a while, I'll eat 3 servings of chips (really not hard to do...) but generally, I'll just eat one and really enjoy it.
And to add to that, for me at least, I don't think I'll ever lose the cravings for those high calorie foods that I limit now. I just deal with it by either not eating it, eating a smaller portion or saving it for a day when I burn alot of calories and can afford the splurge. I usually save it for a splurge day since when I want to eat something like that, I want to eat a good helping of it, not a small portion. I can't have it as often, but when I do, it's a real treat.
Yes! Also, I think I'm learning what treats are worth it or not. For example, ice cream and chips--so worth it! Danishes....not so much.....I used to eat them because they do taste good, but I realized that to me they don't taste THAT good (not enough to warrant the calories), same with doughnuts.9 -
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When Push comes to shove, you have to stick up for yourself, no one else will do it, not even health care providers. after 140+ pounds lost, I still have to be Vigilant to get a retest of my sleep apnea, so my CPAP machine will have the correct settings. With these health systems, one hand does not seem to talk to another. I finally have the actual test scheduled.6
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My fingers were numb and tingling when I was cold after swimming today. That used to happen all the time when I was in college, skinny, and teaching swim lessons. I had forgotten all about that...2
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andympanda wrote: »When Push comes to shove, you have to stick up for yourself, no one else will do it, not even health care providers. after 140+ pounds lost, I still have to be Vigilant to get a retest of my sleep apnea, so my CPAP machine will have the correct settings. With these health systems, one hand does not seem to talk to another. I finally have the actual test scheduled.
great point. Blood pressure and thyroid medications should be monitored closely too. I think that may have been mentioned on here already but it bears repeating.
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Wow- I never looked at it that way. I thought I was the same old Karla, but I can see these changes in myself, too. Hmmmm....food for thought.....silverarcheress wrote: »People totally treat you different even though you are the same person!
I used to feel bad about this too. But then I also realised that I'm really not the same person after 60lb loss. I'm just as smart and caring as I used to be. But I am more likely to say yes to opportunities, I go out more, I am a lot more forceful in my opinions on what I do socially because I need to fit it into my diet/exercise mindset. I am a lot more determined to complete things than I ever used to be. I also know how hard I've worked to get where I am and the people who know me and treat me differently it's because of that.
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It was easier than expected to lose the weight. Just don't quit. Eat the calories specified and exercise. It happens if you don't quit
I experienced a few things now that I had not in the past.
How much a woman can enjoy a picture.
It feel good to be told you are hot.
It is nice to smile casually and get eye contact back.
It is the best thing ever getting asked at the gym if I am a trainer.
I talk to new people at the gym. I try and be that friendly person and help when asked. I never was able to be that guy.
Losing weight unlocks some activities and experiences. It is worth the effort.
I am getting ready for my first sprint triathlon. Definitely something I never imagined. Pretty cool.
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areallycoolstory wrote: »People, even doctors, won't get or believe how you are doing it:-)
This! I went to my doctor and the nurse she said she noticed I was losing weight and asked if it was on purpose. I told her yes and she asked what I was doing. I told her I was monitoring my caloric intake and starting to get into weight lifting and running on alternate days. She said in the most skeptical tone, "Well it SOUNDS like you're doing all the right things."
Uhm...I know I am because I look and feel SO much better than I have for years.
Thankfully, my doctor was much more understanding and far less skeptical. She wants me to check in with her when I lose another 20 pounds to see 'where my head is at because women seem to develop an unhealthy obsession with these things.' She isn't too worried because I have a good support net and so far things look great, but I like that she wants to keep an eye on things.
I just can't believe some medical professionals sometimes.
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