What nobody tells you about losing weight

Having an acne face free of acne for the first time since 3rd grade!

I started May 1, 2015 with a Vivofit to track steps and sleep, and May 15 with MFP. It has been life changing! Making good food choices, logging all my food, weighing my food and learning portion control while walking daily. Some days are better than others, but I am half way through my weight loss journey. My ultimate goal has been to go from 265 lbs to 140 lbs and lose 125 lbs in 1 year, at approx 10 lbs a month! It was a crazy overwhelming number to begin with and I celebrated each month success. I set up monthly goals and still celebrate even if I don't surpass the goal. I just shoot for more. As I lost more weight, the remaining number is less overwhelming than the original. I am now at 200.6 lbs, have lost 64.4 and have 60.6 to go! If I could do this so far, I can do it again.
In spite of the joy of the success and hip pain I had being gone now, I now have tail bone pain especially after sitting for a little while and a nerve pinched down to my heal. I have had to go to the chiropractor frequently to adjust my back... Anyone else having issues like that?

smantha32 wrote: »

Yes.. I go three days a week. All sorts of weird things happening with my frame as weight redistributes itself.

Thanks for sharing. It makes sense, but I was surprised as I wasn't expecting it. The Dr recommended some crunches variations daily to strengthen the core, that I need to get back to doing...

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AngeBee18 wrote: »

So, over the last couple of weeks, when I've been out running I have had random cars toot at me and people wave. I'm 99% sure they're not people I know, but I'm not very good at recognising people in a flash as they drive past!

My first thought is always "am I having some kind of clothing malfunction?" But nope, not so far *phew*. Previously it was always people shouting insults at the fat woman wobbling down the street. 25kg later and I still feel like that person and can't imagine anyone would want to pay me a 'compliment' while I'm out running, as I still have a way to go before I hit my healthy weight range (~10kgs).

So I guess my 'thing they never tell you about losing weight' is that you'll be perpetually confused by people's reactions as your body changes!

Since I've started running myself, I've found that whenever I see someone out running while I'm driving I want to toot and shout some encouragement. Especially if, like me, they look like they're kinda new to it and are trying to lose some weight. I want to tell them that I get it, they're awesome, and they should stick with it, I'm right there with them.

I don't though, because that would be weird.

Hahaha I thought I was the only one who wanted to do that. I never did because like you said I thought that'd be too weird.

Ha ha ha ha ... Me too... Sometimes if they look at me, and if we both smile, I will give them a thumbs up! At the gym, I am a bit more daring to say "you rock!" to someone I see being consistent and pushing through. If I don't dare say anything, I will at least pray for them.

Being able to sit in the exit row of the plane is much more leg room.

You can't sit there if you need a belt extender.

Virkati wrote: »

I've been hearing from a particular person that I need to stop now. That I'm going to disappear. That I don't have to prove anything to anyone anymore so just stop. When I started I was 189.4 & 34.6 BMI. Today I am 151.0 and 27.6 BMI. To get to the high end of the healthy weight/BMI range, I need to weigh 136.4 which will put me at 24.9 BMI. My goal was 125 & 22.9 BMI.

I didn't know how many people would invest themselves in my weight loss, without my knowledge or consent btw, and would feel perfectly ok giving me medical advice that 1) they aren't qualified to give, and 2) don't follow themselves! I also didn't know how hard it was going to be keeping my mouth shut and just saying "Thank you, I appreciate your concern, but my doctor is happy with my progress."

That's a good one! I'll be using that too!
I don't know why people always think you should stop when they say so. Its my body and I'll decide when to stop when I want too.
My goal isn't to be skin and bones, its to be toned and thin.
When people say those things its hard for me to stop thinking about it. I start wondering if they are right. But bottom line, I should listen to myself and people that are qualified to tell me differently.

palwithme wrote: »

kgb6days wrote: »

How cold you get without a thick pad of insulation

You too? I thought I was the only one. I am freezing all. the. time. I just hope my body gets used to it.

honestly this is my biggest concern. even as a large person now im cold ALL THE TIME.

But I've noticed:
-its really hard to fall off the wagon and try to get back on
-brings out the fun competitiveness in my bestie and me.
-I am starting to experience a lot less physical ailments that have been plaguing me for a couple years now
- the confidence boost. like, yeah you go girl, rock the crap out of those jeans. Mmmm lookin' good hot stuff.

I'm from Quebec, Canada. I don't have my weight on my license either. Which province are you from. I'm curious to know where they do that.

They put your weight on your license in Texas.