What nobody tells you about losing weight
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I meant @yangt41 but I guess that could be for both of you guys
My personal trainer introduced me to boxing, which I really do enjoy and can see myself doing everyday but our sessions are coming to an end and I looked more into taking boxing classes but they are crazy expensive! Not sure if I should invest in those classes or just stick it out at the same old routine at the gym.
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That people will treat you differently, whether it be a positive or negative.
That I am always cold, except when working out or after school duty in the sun!
That my daughters would hate me stealing their shirts, because none of mine fit anymore!
That my husband would NEVER leave me alone and start smacking my butt on a regular basis! LOL
Everyone feels free to comment on your journey.
BEST of all, that I have been an inspiration to others, which I never set out to do...but I love sharing what I've done now!4 -
What no one tells you, and I didn't go looking for, is that you should err on the side of overestimating your calories,(while staying under goal,) and underestimating your exercise for best results. Took me a long time to realise that I was doing it backwards. When I finally had that face palm moment, I started consistently taking off the weight.
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Only 10.5 lbs down but I think I might have ankles!
I've already been called "obsessive" because I want to work out when I can and use my lunch break to go for runs or do a quick gym session.
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Your double chin will turn into ropey neck...
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I ran a race the other day. My daughter took a picture. Nobody told me that I was going to be able to see muscles. They STILL haven't mentioned the 40 pounds OR the muscles the picture shows. It's like if they don't say it, then it ain't true. But it is. I'm losing weight, defining muscle, becoming the me that I was always meant to be. And while everyone is staying silent on the outside, on the inside I'm screaming how proud of myself I am, and LOOK AT MY MUSCLES!!18
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That I will still look in my closet and see a bunch of clothes that are too small for me. They aren't, actually. In fact, most of them are now too big for me. But my ability to eyeball a piece of clothing and determine whether it will fit on my body or not has been compromised. How big am i, really?
This, and I still have about 45 more pounds to lose! I wonder if I'll catch myself drifting over to the plus size section in stores when I'm a size 8... (12-14 now after being an 18 for the past 2 years. No vanity sizing!)
This is sooo true, I go through it every day. I hold up my jeans and think "man, there is no way they are going to fit" and they do. I cant wait for my brain to catch up!
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I haven't weighed myself in a year!!!! Its weird though when people ask me "wow, you look great, how much have you lost"? and I tell them I have no idea, they look at me funny like I am lying to them!
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How acquaintances and co-workers who used to pretty much ignore you suddenly want to be your best friend and come up and talk to you all the time. I'm a serious introvert with social anxiety issues and I think I was happier when they were ignoring me.7
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Nausicca55 wrote: »How acquaintances and co-workers who used to pretty much ignore you suddenly want to be your best friend and come up and talk to you all the time. I'm a serious introvert with social anxiety issues and I think I was happier when they were ignoring me.
oh how I can relate to this. I am not really a people person and very socially awkward. That has NOT changed even after losing weight lol. I like to be alone,though suddenly everyone wants to talk to me more.
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That people won't believe you don't have a "secret weapon" for weight loss.
When people ask me how I'm losing the weight, I tell them I use MFP and exercise. They then INSIST I must have a "secret." That I must be taking pills or using wraps or something like that.
I've literally overheard someone say "people don't lose that much weight without help. She must be taking Plexus or something and just doesn't want to admit it."
Jealous, much?
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rajnigandha21 wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »What no one told me about being on MFP is how I would trade a food addiction for a forum addiction. I find myself checking in on the threads waaaaay too much during my work day!
Yup.mrsfitzyv8 wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »You will be hungry pretty much all the time unless you have a cheat day.
Everyone says you will get used to it or if you eat different types of foods (more protein, more "whole" foods, more fiber, etc.), you will feel satiated. They are lying. It will be a constant struggle to decide whether you want to feel hungry for the rest of your life or whether you will be fat for the rest of your life. I'm approaching nearly 2 years, and I'm just over 50% to my goal. It hasn't gotten any easier with time nor with different types of foods. There have been times I stuck with it only because I didn't want to leave my MFP friends.
I must be weird because I'm finding that I'm not constantly starving all the time. When I was eating crappy food and sugary drinks I was always hungry. And grumpy and bloated.That I will still look in my closet and see a bunch of clothes that are too small for me. They aren't, actually. In fact, most of them are now too big for me. But my ability to eyeball a piece of clothing and determine whether it will fit on my body or not has been compromised. How big am i, really?
This, and I still have about 45 more pounds to lose! I wonder if I'll catch myself drifting over to the plus size section in stores when I'm a size 8... (12-14 now after being an 18 for the past 2 years. No vanity sizing!)
This is sooo true, I go through it every day. I hold up my jeans and think "man, there is no way they are going to fit" and they do. I cant wait for my brain to catch up!0 -
So when does your brain catch up? I'm having a hard time with this.3
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How much more enjoyable plays and theaters are when you don't have to worry that your thighs are touching a stranger.8
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CactusFlower527 wrote: »That I will still hate working out! I really thought I would start to be like some of you on here who starts to actually enjoy working out. I still dread it but still drag myself to the gym 3-4 times a week.
Don't feel bad, I don't like it either. I don't bother with a gym though ( I know I won't go). I have exercise mat at home.. and a treadmill on order from Costco. We have many months out of the year when it is just TOO HOT to walk outside - YES even early morning or at night.
I hate traditional exercise too. I mix it up a lot though so I have fun and most of the time I don't even realize I'm working out. I roller skate, swim, dance, zumba, go hiking, take the dog for a walk, in addition to regular workouts. I still have little ones, so we go to the park and I play tag or hide n seek with them. Find something that gets you moving that you like to do.
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How obsessed you become with working out and what you eat. How your body craves it. And find your self talking about all the time That the pain and sleepless nights are worth it cause your worth it3
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GlacierGirl907 wrote: »How obsessed you becomeYou will sometimes get annoyed or even angry when people offer you seconds or say you "deserve" a treat. I'm trying to lose weight! Extra calories means more work for me! Back off! (I'm still training my boyfriend about this).
Lol so true everything in moderation right.1 -
Yes this one!! Happens all the time. They lean in like you are about to impart this awesome secret and then almost seem angry that you won't tell them your "secret".theawill519 wrote: »That people won't believe you don't have a "secret weapon" for weight loss.
When people ask me how I'm losing the weight, I tell them I use MFP and exercise. They then INSIST I must have a "secret." That I must be taking pills or using wraps or something like that.
I've literally overheard someone say "people don't lose that much weight without help. She must be taking Plexus or something and just doesn't want to admit it."
Jealous, much?
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sashayoung72 wrote: »
Yes this one!! Happens all the time. They lean in like you are about to impart this awesome secret and then almost seem angry that you won't tell them your "secret".theawill519 wrote: »That people won't believe you don't have a "secret weapon" for weight loss.
When people ask me how I'm losing the weight, I tell them I use MFP and exercise. They then INSIST I must have a "secret." That I must be taking pills or using wraps or something like that.
I've literally overheard someone say "people don't lose that much weight without help. She must be taking Plexus or something and just doesn't want to admit it."
Jealous, much?
Yes, the "eat less, move more" answer doesn't satisfy many people.2 -
sashayoung72 wrote: »
Yes this one!! Happens all the time. They lean in like you are about to impart this awesome secret and then almost seem angry that you won't tell them your "secret".theawill519 wrote: »That people won't believe you don't have a "secret weapon" for weight loss.
When people ask me how I'm losing the weight, I tell them I use MFP and exercise. They then INSIST I must have a "secret." That I must be taking pills or using wraps or something like that.
I've literally overheard someone say "people don't lose that much weight without help. She must be taking Plexus or something and just doesn't want to admit it."
Jealous, much?
Yes, the "eat less, move more" answer doesn't satisfy many people.
My husband actually gave me *kitten* for giving this answer. "Why didn't you tell her (his grandma) that you're lifting weights and counting calories?" I did. . . I eat less and move more. . .4
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