What nobody tells you about losing weight

Lisamn1214 · May 2016

Walking past a mirror tuning your head as far as it will go to check out the back.

My best success was at a family gathering my husband's extended family that we do not see often thought he had gotten divorced and I was his new girlfriend!!!!!!!!

robot_potato · May 2016

My baby has found my collarbones! They've been absent for awhile, but he's found them and won't stop grabbing them. I didn't realise they were visible until he did that!

justonestory · May 2016

No one told me that it would become painful to sit for long periods of time. >.<

kittehkitteh88 · May 2016

@Angelfire365

2 Diced onions
1 red chilli
3 clove chopped garlic
1 tsp fresh Ginger
1 large sweet potato chunked
1 Tin Chopped Tinned Tomatoes
1 tbsp, Spices, curry powder
1 Tbsp, Garam Masala
1 tin coconut milk
1 medium head Cauliflower chopped into florets

Chuck everything into a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, best if you let it go cold and then reheat to serve as it thickens up, its lovely with fresh coriander sprinkled on top and smells amazing

Can also add chickpeas or spinach (or both!)

Angelfire365 · May 2016

kittehkitteh88 wrote: »

@Angelfire365

2 Diced onions
1 red chilli
3 clove chopped garlic
1 tsp fresh Ginger
1 large sweet potato chunked
1 Tin Chopped Tinned Tomatoes
1 tbsp, Spices, curry powder
1 Tbsp, Garam Masala
1 tin coconut milk
1 medium head Cauliflower chopped into florets

Chuck everything into a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, best if you let it go cold and then reheat to serve as it thickens up, its lovely with fresh coriander sprinkled on top and smells amazing

Can also add chickpeas or spinach (or both!)

THANK YOU!!

2011rocket3touring · May 2016

seekingdaintiness wrote: »

The misery and loneliness you feel because you have no more social life.
The constant, grinding hunger because to actually lose weight and keep it off long term means never being able to eat anything that tastes good or anything in a quantity that will leave you satisfied ever again.

My diary is open have a look (my weekends are scary).
I do not let myself get hungry. "Hunger" is my signal that I've screwed up and need food. I keep Almonds (weighed portions) and have protein on hand to avoid hunger.
Find people who are into fitness, not food. I've gotten alot more social since I've gone full bore into losing weight.

time4me38 · May 2016

trailgirl777 wrote: »

Hello, I don't quite have the success story yet but I read this post and love the comments. I wish to congradulate all that have found the right path for them. MFP works and I know it, however, I don't stick to it for the time the process needs. Many of you post about it being easier finally and you found determination or similar statements. My question is how/what clicked to change for you guys because that is what I am trying to find at the moment.

I think what finally kicked me into gear was my parents. My dad had a massive stroke at 56 and is now paralyzed and unable to speak (almost 10 years ago now). He needs constant care with eating, bathing, toileting, etc. My mom was diagosed at 55 with Kearnes-Sayre Syndrome. (a genetic disorder discovered later in life) I watch both of them suffer through daily activities and know that both of them would give anything to have their health. I realized that I am blessed with my health (no serious issues yet) and am wasting it. I also would never forgive myself for not taking care of myself and putting my daughter through what we have gone through.

feathernaut · May 2016

A large diet of vegetables will make your gas smell so rancid that you'll wonder if you should go back to processed food for the sake of air quality

pinkpsyche · May 2016

rachellosesitall85 wrote: »

How one day you'll look down whilst driving and make the connection of how your tummy no longer touch the steering wheel and your boobs don't fight with the seatbelt as much as they used to.

Yes!!! I have just gotten to this point where I was able to bring my seat a bit closer to the steering wheel! Yay!!

rdrettig1 · May 2016

k_nelson_24 wrote: »

This one may seem weird, but I can feel my pulse in my stomach when I'm laying down!

Me too! What is up with that!? I showed my husband the other night and he was freaked out. So odd.

tomteboda · May 2016

time4me38 wrote: »

trailgirl777 wrote: »

Hello, I don't quite have the success story yet but I read this post and love the comments. I wish to congradulate all that have found the right path for them. MFP works and I know it, however, I don't stick to it for the time the process needs. Many of you post about it being easier finally and you found determination or similar statements. My question is how/what clicked to change for you guys because that is what I am trying to find at the moment.

I think what finally kicked me into gear was my parents. My dad had a massive stroke at 56 and is now paralyzed and unable to speak (almost 10 years ago now). He needs constant care with eating, bathing, toileting, etc. My mom was diagosed at 55 with Kearnes-Sayre Syndrome. (a genetic disorder discovered later in life) I watch both of them suffer through daily activities and know that both of them would give anything to have their health. I realized that I am blessed with my health (no serious issues yet) and am wasting it. I also would never forgive myself for not taking care of myself and putting my daughter through what we have gone through.

My motivation was similar - mom is 400 lbs and had a stroke. I care for her, and do not want to put anyone else through this for me. You can't control a lot of bad stuff happening, but being significantly overweight makes it so much harder for you and your caregivers.

NewMEEE2016 · May 2016

kittehkitteh88 wrote: »

2 Diced onions
1 red chilli
3 clove chopped garlic
1 tsp fresh Ginger
1 large sweet potato chunked
1 Tin Chopped Tinned Tomatoes
1 tbsp, Spices, curry powder
1 Tbsp, Garam Masala
1 tin coconut milk
1 medium head Cauliflower chopped into florets

Chuck everything into a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, best if you let it go cold and then reheat to serve as it thickens up, its lovely with fresh coriander sprinkled on top and smells amazing

Can also add chickpeas or spinach (or both!)

Thanks so much- @kittehkitteh88 I may try this tomorrow!!!

KareninLux · May 2016

You shadow on the road while you are walking changes... alot!!!

2011rocket3touring · May 2016

feathernaut wrote: »

A large diet of vegetables will make your gas smell so rancid that you'll wonder if you should go back to processed food for the sake of air quality

HA! Oddly enough I fart less; which as a dad who's "dad humor" primarily involves the word "fart" isn't necessarily a good thing..

positivepowers · May 2016

This isn't weight loss specific but before I began working out regularly I didn't sweat much. I live in the desert and even high summer I didn't sweat much. Now I sweat a lot. Not only when I'm working out either but whenever I become slightly overheated.

GaleHawkins · May 2016

positivepowers wrote: »

This isn't weight loss specific but before I began working out regularly I didn't sweat much. I live in the desert and even high summer I didn't sweat much. Now I sweat a lot. Not only when I'm working out either but whenever I become slightly overheated.

Increasing one's metabolic rate can do that. Great job.

bodybuilding.com/fun/exercise_impacts_metabolism.htm

mangrothian · May 2016

2011rocket3touring wrote: »

feathernaut wrote: »

A large diet of vegetables will make your gas smell so rancid that you'll wonder if you should go back to processed food for the sake of air quality

HA! Oddly enough I fart less; which as a dad who's "dad humor" primarily involves the word "fart" isn't necessarily a good thing..

I fart like a trooper these days. My poor husband wonders who he married methinks. My nephews on the other hand think it's hilarious.

becbo22 · May 2016

MimiOfTheLusciousLawn wrote: »

NealNH wrote: »

That even though I am happy to have lost 77 pounds (35 to go) and I can see the difference, I no longer feel like me. When I walk or engage in an activity I feel off balance and like I am leaning forward when I walk. It is really odd to feel like a stranger to myself. I expect that it will pass once I get to my goal and stay there a while but for now it is a little disturbing.

I feel much the same way (I'm down 180 with another 50ish to go). My body feels very foreign and just not like "me." However, the further I get from my highest, the better it's getting. Or maybe it's just time working its magic. Congrats on your losses so far, you're doing a great job!

I totally understand this. It's almost unsettling sometimes. I'll get a glimpse of a body part and be like "wait, that's me?" It's so odd to go from seeing yourself one way for so long to something completely new and foreign.

becbo22 · May 2016

ebaroldy wrote: »

I wonder if I'm the only one here with this one but...
Wanting food to make you happy when you're not, and you're unable to, as food is no longer there for you, other than to nourish your body

Does that make sense?! If you were to ask me last year- what do you enjoy doing, what's your favorite hobby/activity? EATING!! It made me (temporarily) relieved of stress and it was something I looked forward to.. Pretty much the only thing I looked forward to for fun!

Now when I'm bored, and I have an off day once a week to get a little craving out of the way, or a family member is diagnosed with cancer/other things life throws at you, and your stomach just doesn't WANT food for comfort... BUT YOUR BRAIN DOES! And you don't know what to do! Because food was your life, and now it's not, and it's time to get out and find something that makes you happy!

Physical changes and having to deal with the mental changes just being a tad bit behind!

Yes 100%. I used to use food to cope with emotions, I used to stuff myself every night to be able to fall asleep. And now it's strange to deal with everything without food to lean on.

12Sarah2015 · May 2016

How bad sleeping in feels. Means it's harder to get in 10000 steps

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