Why hasn't anybody noticed my weight loss?
wannabtight
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I guess I was hoping people might notice my weight loss, but no one has yet to say anything. I'm down 15lbs and still have another 25 lbs to lose. I definitely can tell and I definitely feel better? Any thoughts?
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Well i lost 20 and i feel like a look bigger than i did before maybe when you lose the rest theyll be like "wow!"0
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May take some time, I am still waiting as well, after losing 50 lbs so far. But when it does happen it will be so worth it.0
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You guys are right and I guess after all I am losing it for myself.0
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NOTICE ME SENPAI, NOTICE MEEEEEE-1
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That being said I lost over 30 lbs from not too long ago and no one ever really knew. It's harder if they see you frequently for them to notice - coworkers that hadn't seen me in months did, but my family thinks I've been the same weight since about high school it seems.0
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Have you bought any new clothes? People usually don't notice until you are down a clothes size and buy some new form fitting clothes.0
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In my experience, people DO notice, but they may not feel comfortable saying something to you about it. There are actually a lot of people who do not want people to make comments about their body, so it's possible that the people who aren't saying something to you aren't sure how you'd feel about getting comments. You might want to bring it up yourself somehow, to "break the ice" and let them know you're open to talking about it.0
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In my experience, people DO notice, but they may not feel comfortable saying something to you about it. There are actually a lot of people who do not want people to make comments about their body, so it's possible that the people who aren't saying something to you aren't sure how you'd feel about getting comments. You might want to bring it up yourself somehow, to "break the ice" and let them know you're open to talking about it.
Good points - I've heard this said as well. It could also be that it's just not that noticeable to others yet, even if you feel it should be - I read somewhere a while back that it takes about 8lbs before any loss is visible in your face, and 16lbs before it's seen on the body. But I would imagine that varies depending on your size and shape to start with, and how often people see you.
OP, maybe when you drop a size or two you could buy something fitted and make a comment about how you're happy you can wear it now you've lost weight, or something along those lines? That might help break the ice, as @64crayons said.
ETA: I've lost 14lbs so far but I'm still over 200, so I don't think it's noticeable to anyone other than my husband yet. Besides which, I was laid off before I started losing so I rarely see the people who were used to the way I looked anyway!0 -
Some people may have noticed and just haven't said anything. Sometimes weight loss can be a touchy subject. They may not want to offend you by implying you were heavier before or that you needed to lose a few pounds. Other people don't like getting comments on their own weight loss.
Just think about who you're doing this for. Are you doing it to fish for compliments or are you doing this because you want to be healthier and make a lifestyle change?0 -
In my experience, people DO notice, but they may not feel comfortable saying something to you about it. There are actually a lot of people who do not want people to make comments about their body, so it's possible that the people who aren't saying something to you aren't sure how you'd feel about getting comments. You might want to bring it up yourself somehow, to "break the ice" and let them know you're open to talking about it.
This is very true, and I think some people don't want to mention anything because someone might be offended by thinking they're saying they were uglier before, or something along that line.0 -
Why does it matter who notices ?0
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Unless you are already near or at normal weight, 15lbs isn't really that noticeable. Maybe it is enough for observant people to wonder, but they may think that their mind is messing with them and it isn't really any of their business anyway.
Who cares, you are doing this to be a better you, not fish for head pats.0 -
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There is a timeline I have found to be accurate. If you are seriously eating better etc..then I have found you yourself notice changes after 4 weeks, your close friends and family notice after 8 weeks and the world seems to notice after 12 weeks.0
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If people see you all the time they notice it slowly. But if you only see the person ever now and then you will get the "have you lost weight" or "oh my you look so good"0
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The only people on my life likely to comment think that "Did you lose weight?" Is just the right thing to say to fat people.0
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Some people may not comment on a weight loss from concern it could be from a serious health problem.0
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I agree that people that see you every day may not notice. I saw someone the other day that hadn't seen me in two months, and she noticed. But people I work with every day haven't said a thing.0
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It does feel good when people notice but it also gives me anxiety to have all that attention. I find I'm constantly repeating my methods of losing weight to people. They all want to start losing and get healthy but none of them have ever started it.
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chaney3000 wrote: »If people see you all the time they notice it slowly. But if you only see the person ever now and then you will get the "have you lost weight" or "oh my you look so good"
THis right here. Then they might say, did you get your hair cut? i.e, you look different.0 -
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It was 20lb before anyone commented on my loss. Add another 20, and only a couple people are commenting. Although many more people have been talking about their own diet. I suspect they are wanting to know what I'm doing, but don't want to come right out and ask. They may notice, but don't want to be rude by commenting. Mainly because not everyone wants the attention that comments bring about. Do this for you.0
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I lost 25 lbs before anyone said anything to me. That being said, I feel like more and more people are cautious about saying anything to people afraid to hurt their feelings. For example, if they ask if you have been losing weight, and you hadn't then it might make you feel bad.
Do it for you and welcome any compliments that may come.0 -
wannabtight wrote: »
Smaller clothing makes a huge difference. No one said anything about my weight loss until I started buying new clothes. I'm now down 4 sizes (from 24 to 16) and even those who see me all the time can really notice a difference. But even then, it's not until they see old photos/videos that it really sinks in how much I've lost (over 60 lbs now).0 -
Also consider the source .. Some people are quick to point out when you've gained weight but awfully "polite" when you've lost..0
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Well, I hope you know you're doing great without the outside reinforcement.
I had to lose at least 50 until people started noticing. I was super heavy. Now I'm just real heavy and I'm guessing it will happen sooner, maybe 30lbs. But definitely focus more on how you feel.0 -
I've known people with dramatic weight changes (both ways) due to illness. It's really awkward to say something only to discover they are battling a life-threatening sickness.
On the other hand, are you dressing the part? I waited until my jeans started falling off me before I bought new clothes. After that, everyone was commenting on it.0 -
15lb!!! They've noticed!!!....commenting on someone's weight is a tricky area...0
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Don't lose weight to be noticed by others. Lose weight to improve your "self" and become the best you can be.
Also yes I agree with previous posts, commenting on someone's weight can be difficult because some people may be sensitive or offended easily on the subject.
But congratulations are in order!!! 15 lbs is a significant achievement and I bet it feel just great!
In one month I've gone from 186lbs to 172.7 lbs and feeling much lighter on my feet! I used to be at 148 lbs but I had a section of life where I just gained SO much weight.0
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