Unexpected results of weight loss
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Lalalindaloo wrote: »So, here's one that didn't really occur to me until early this week:
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When I first started going to the gym 8 or 9 months ago, I was uncomfortable. Worried I would make a fool of myself doing something, or someone would be a dick and I wouldn't want to go back. I did a couple classes, then I ventured into the cardio room, then I ventured into the small weight room. THEN, I decided I wanted to really lift and started working with a trainer. I'll work with her for a week or two, then do it on my own for a while. During the holidays, I spent a lot of time out of town. As soon as I got back to the gym, several people asked if I was ok, they hadn't seen me around. Then asked how my holidays were.
What was even better was a couple of weeks ago when I was lifting on my own and just knew these two guys in the weight room were watching me. (And, in my mind, judging.) It turned out they were. Since the trainer wasn't with me I was probably taking it a little lighter on my bench. Once of them walked over and said, "You can do more than that. I've seen it. I'll spot you, let's go."
At this point, when I went in on the holiday Monday, the guys working the desk had a game going where they made a list and bets of the people they each thought would come in on the holiday. I made both their lists. As they said, Yeah, we knew YOU would be here.
I have a whole extra set of friends now!
I know this is almost a year old, but this one is, hand's down, my favorite! I guess I share the gym anxiety with you. This would be such a boost to me if the gym guys thought I was one of them. GREAT JOB! 5 -
My hair is so much thicker and glossieramandapierce0515 wrote: »Good: No more chafing legs. Bad: Loose skin.
For my rings I bought this stuff from a jeweler online, it's kind of like thinner rubber cement in a tiny applicator tube. You clean the ring with alcohol then apply it in a layer on the inside of the ring, wait at least 24 hours, then wear the ring. Lasts a long time, works great, now I don't have to try and come up with money to get my wedding ring resized!
What is it called? My rings are all falling off!
I just go to my jeweler and they put a little sizer on my engagement and wedding ring for 10 bucks a piece. Its been working perfectly. If you take your rings on and off a lot, that rubber cement stuff tends to peel off pretty quickly. I take my rings off to lotion, shower and at night when I sleep so the sizer from the jeweler works better for me.1 -
A regulator at work that I had quite a bit of interaction with a few years back heard my voice around a corner and popped his head around a corner saying "I hear someone I haven't seen in a while." He looked at me and apologized for interrupting my conversation saying he thought I was someone else.
I asked him who he thought I was (because I hadn't seen him in a year, and 135lbs.). He cocked his head, studied my face, and inquiringly said my name. I confirmed that it was me, and we discussed my loss for a little bit.
I wouldn't have thought that I would lose enough to be unrecognizable.8 -
A regulator at work that I had quite a bit of interaction with a few years back heard my voice around a corner and popped his head around a corner saying "I hear someone I haven't seen in a while." He looked at me and apologized for interrupting my conversation saying he thought I was someone else.
I asked him who he thought I was (because I hadn't seen him in a year, and 135lbs.). He cocked his head, studied my face, and inquiringly said my name. I confirmed that it was me, and we discussed my loss for a little bit.
I wouldn't have thought that I would lose enough to be unrecognizable.
Wow! That's fun!1 -
Unexpected result : I can now give blood with 0 symptoms. Before weightloss, I tended to have some dizziness and they sometimes wouldn't let me get up for up to 30-40 minutes after.
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Increased animal magnetism. When I go hunting, small woodland creatures stick to me.14
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I tried on UK size 10 dress, it fitted, I bought the size 12 - my brain isn't ready!!
A few days later I did buy a size 10 top though!!0 -
AlphaCajun wrote: »Increased animal magnetism. When I go hunting, small woodland creatures stick to me.
That's the best response I've seen!3 -
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Unexpected results of weight loss:
-rings dont fit
- shoes are getting roomier (had NO idea that would happen)
- stopped snoring3 -
amandapierce0515 wrote: »Unexpected results of weight loss:
-rings dont fit
- shoes are getting roomier (had NO idea that would happen)
- stopped snoring
This is one I'm looking forward to. I've gone up about a shoe size & a half since gaining around 100 pounds over the past 15 years, and now I am out of the size range for a lot of shoes I like.0 -
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The drinking !
I used to be able to handle my alcohol like a champ!
Now between the fact that I don't drink as often because it's usually a waste of calories and that I'm significantly lighter, it takes a pathetically small amount to get me drunk.
Oh well, bring on the light and fruity drinks!2 -
VeganChristy wrote: »This one made me cry. When my husband of 18 years picked me up for the first time. I'll never forget it. : )
I cant wait to experience this as well.1 -
I can climb into the recliner that my fiancé is sitting in and we can both be comfortable. That's insane to me. 75lbs ago I didn't trust myself alone in a recliner most of the time.8
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This is an awesome thread! Well so far I've lost 26lbs and these are the things I notice:
1. I actually feel better standing than sitting all day.
2. As weird as it may sounds.....I feel my head shrinking..LOL
3. Seeing my hips grow more curvy...is sexy to me
4. Trying on some of my old dresses that couldn't fit past my tummy...can fit now..snug..but..now fit.
5. Now I am walking my weight...instead of my weight walking me. Now my body follow my bones...instead of my bones following my fat...LOL
I hope to have many more to share :-)2 -
I can climb into the recliner that my fiancé is sitting in and we can both be comfortable. That's insane to me. 75lbs ago I didn't trust myself alone in a recliner most of the time.
LOL. The same thing happened to my and my daughter this morning. We were sitting in a recliner together and suddenly I realized that we weren't even touching each other. She used to have to site partially on top of me because there wasn't enough room in the chair otherwise. I pointed out how much room we had and she said "How did that happen?" I said, "I lost weight, that's how."4 -
having the towel go right around and more to spare..lol4
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more a improved fitness than a weight loss thing. While my husband was working on the Jeep, I was able to hold the light "just there" for longer. Of course I still start twitching before he is done, but i't still improved.4
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A regulator at work that I had quite a bit of interaction with a few years back heard my voice around a corner and popped his head around a corner saying "I hear someone I haven't seen in a while." He looked at me and apologized for interrupting my conversation saying he thought I was someone else.
I asked him who he thought I was (because I hadn't seen him in a year, and 135lbs.). He cocked his head, studied my face, and inquiringly said my name. I confirmed that it was me, and we discussed my loss for a little bit.
I wouldn't have thought that I would lose enough to be unrecognizable.
Wow! That's fun!
That is so fantastic!! I love it!0
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