What nobody tells you about losing weight

WiiWiiWii · February 2016

*How cold it gets in the winter.
*How you'll go down one size in shoes.
*How men don't avoid eye contact with you anymore.
*How men and women start holding doors open for you.
*How people aren't embarrassed to talk to you about a fattening recipe in the grocery store.

mcpostelle · February 2016

35lbs down and people are already a lot nicer. I'm kinda afraid how 100lbs is going to feel like socially. Culture shock?

I can now borrow clothing from 'normal' weight friends.

BoogeyBrat · February 2016

Some joker replaced all your shoes with ones that are too big for your feet.

Your chairs, couches, and beds all seem to have magically grown larger. You suddenly have all this extra space you don't know what to do with, but that's okay because sitting down hurts after a while.

You'll find yourself sleeping in new positions because the old ones are not comfortable anymore. You toss and turn to find that magic spot that's perfect.

You're suddenly always the one who has to ride in the middle of the back seat in a crowded car. It's terrible.

Your winter coat is now more like a small pup tent. You could fit another person with you in there if you had to in a pinch.

The child-sized portions at restaurants start to look like a normal meal while the regular entrees look like they were portioned out for giants. You become friends with the waitress at your favorite joint so she'll let you order off the kiddy/senior menu.

You can fit a lot more of your clothes into one load of wash than you could before. You'll save on detergent, water, and electricity, but now you have more to fold and put away every time you do a load.

caroldavison332 · February 2016

Unless peoople call me a nasty, stupid, *kitten* I take their commnets positively. If they say that I look like I don't need to loose any weight I say thank you.

bri170lb · February 2016

BoogeyBrat wrote: »

Your winter coat is now more like a small pup tent. You could fit another person with you in there if you had to in a pinch.

Ha! I donated my size 24 tent and I just bought a beautiful, size 12, leather jacket at the thrift store for $6.50.

I'll have to remember to look for my coat in the camping supply section!

CubicalF13 · February 2016

Taking a 3 day break from a 6 month caloric deficit.

Eating at maintenance feel like

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dramaqueen45 · February 2016

bri170lb wrote: »

BoogeyBrat wrote: »

Your winter coat is now more like a small pup tent. You could fit another person with you in there if you had to in a pinch.

Ha! I donated my size 24 tent and I just bought a beautiful, size 12, leather jacket at the thrift store for $6.50.

I'll have to remember to look for my coat in the camping supply section!

I hear that- my coat was not keeping me warm anymore as it was more like wearing a balloon or something. So I looked for a new one last weekend because this time of year they are on clearance anyway. Found a style I liked and saw that they only have large or small. I didn't think a small would fit but it did. A small- what? Plus it was 70% off. Win.

valente347 · February 2016

CubicalF13 wrote: »

Taking a 3 day break from a 6 month caloric deficit.

Eating at maintenance feel like

I'm always surprised when I go out to eat after eating at home for two weeks or more. I'm like, "How am I going to finish all of these fries?" A few years ago that kind of thinking would have violated my belief system.

NancyWilper · February 2016

techguymike7801 wrote: »

wateryphoenix wrote: »

-You will discover bones you forgot (or never knew) you had.

I have a long way to go this time around, but you reminded me of once years ago, I had reached a 40 pound goal and couldn't figure out what the bumps below my rib cage were. Turns out, I had hip bones. We'd never met.

NancyWilper · February 2016

Something I am looking forward to is clothes shopping. The clothes I buy now are ones I hope will hide myself. The thought that I could actually see something beautiful on the rack and have it fit me is almost unimaginable--almost.

awoodnyc · February 2016

I've come to the conclusion that I need constant reinforcement from people saying I look thinner or I get discouraged. I've lost 15lbs and not a word from anyone.

JanetMMcC · February 2016

Courage! People will eventually notice, but it may take a lot longer than you expect.
But tell us and we'll cheer for you. Friend me and i'll see your achievements and cheer. I lost 30 or 40 lbs over one summer and expected people in the chorus i sing in to n9tice - after all, it was septrmber ahnc they hadnt seen me since June. Didnt happen. But a fewf months further on, i got lots of compliments.
Dont give up! You can do it. Do it for yourself.
Me, im almost 64. Started losing in 2013. Just in the last month or two found myself running places (okay, still really short distances) just because i can. I'd never have expected that, or believed it might happen.

JanetMMcC · February 2016

AubreyWestwood wrote: »

I've come to the conclusion that I need constant reinforcement from people saying I look thinner or I get discouraged. I've lost 15lbs and not a word from anyone.

My above msg is for you. ☺

JanetMMcC · February 2016

NancyWilper wrote: »

Something I am looking forward to is clothes shopping. The clothes I buy now are ones I hope will hide myself. The thought that I could actually see something beautiful on the rack and have it fit me is almost unimaginable--almost.

It will happen. Not without time and work, but it will happen.

Me, i unearth my waist after decades, want belts and tucked in blouses ... and the stores are full of tunics!

getrealmommy30 · February 2016

this thread is very motivating! Thanks for everyone who is sharing.

I'm yo-yoing a lot with diet, so my weight has not been consistently going down, but I have been working out regularly and even though my weight has not changed dramatically I still can tell that my body shape is changing. I'm also feel more comfortable in my clothes and have a better sex drive.

Lose2Cruise2016 · February 2016

AubreyWestwood wrote: »

I've come to the conclusion that I need constant reinforcement from people saying I look thinner or I get discouraged. I've lost 15lbs and not a word from anyone.

Be patient - I've lost 24 lbs and I'm juuuuust starting to get the occasional comment from people who haven't seen me in a month. And you also should accept that some people in your life aren't ever going to encourage you. Good thing you're doing this for YOU, and not them, right? If you need encouragement, we're here.

agzram · February 2016

JanetMMcC wrote: »

NancyWilper wrote: »

Something I am looking forward to is clothes shopping. The clothes I buy now are ones I hope will hide myself. The thought that I could actually see something beautiful on the rack and have it fit me is almost unimaginable--almost.

It will happen. Not without time and work, but it will happen.

Me, i unearth my waist after decades, want belts and tucked in blouses ... and the stores are full of tunics!

I went to a clothing party last night and was just thinking the same thing!

I am finally fitting into size 8 and sometimes size 6 and the clothes are flowing hippy tops and the pants are high waisted "mom" jeans!! And the 80's are back in a big way!!

Oh well since this is a lifestyle change and fashion is cyclical I'll be around for the next style change too! ;-)

GeordieLaforge · February 2016

AubreyWestwood wrote: »

I've come to the conclusion that I need constant reinforcement from people saying I look thinner or I get discouraged. I've lost 15lbs and not a word from anyone.

@AubreyWestwood Some people don't notice things like this (myself included). My Dad lost almost 60 pounds before I actually noticed he had lost weight (terrible I know, but it's just not something I look at in the people I love)

And sometimes people may notice but not comment on it because they're uncomfortable doing so. I honestly feel really uncomfortable commenting on someone else's body if its not invited by them and I know others do to. We don't want to cause offense or draw attention to something that might upset them.

I find the best way to get positive comments is to bring it up yourself. Let them know you've been working to lose weight or talk about your food choices, then you're inviting them to congratulate you. And you can always tell us on MFP, this place is full of cheerleaders!

I've lost about 15 pounds as well and nobody has noticed, but I can definitely understand why. Don't get disheartened! You got this girl!

aylajane · February 2016

Bungie01 wrote: »

And sometimes people may notice but not comment on it because they're uncomfortable doing so. I honestly feel really uncomfortable commenting on someone else's body if its not invited by them and I know others do to. We don't want to cause offense or draw attention to something that might upset them.

The best thing I have found to do when I think someone has lost weight, and I want to say something but am not sure they would take it the way I would hope, is to comment on how good they look with no reference to weight. Just say something like "Hey, that shirt looks awesome on you!" or "Wow, you look so happy and healthy!' something honest and positive and seemingly unrelated to weight (unless they volunteer it after to explain).

louise_m_lessard · February 2016

Thank you to all who have shared! This has been a bit of a roller coaster and gaining back a simple pound this am threw me for a loop!
I have had chronic stomach problems most of my life. Over-medicated as a child to remedy problems that good nutrition most likely would have solved. As a result, my metabolism and hormones went for a whack the last few years and I gave up on nutrition and exercise. Scared to admit I needed help to start. I started six weeks ago with not a lot to lose (SW 157 - GW 125 - CW 146) but much to gain.

I am saying "Now is the time" for both my health and ability to have a healthy child one day.

Start new each day! Chin up and face forward. Don't look back

What nobody tells you about losing weight

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