What nobody tells you about losing weight

cleliajestrada · May 2016

techguymike7801 wrote: »

wateryphoenix wrote: »

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

I was laying on my back in bed one night and went to scratch my stomach/chest and felt something poking out on the side. I thought maybe I had popped a rib or something and started feeling around and realized that for the first time that I could remember, I could actually feel my rib cage.

Not only that, but I could feel my xiphoid process too.

That's scary

kittehkitteh88 · May 2016

@seekingdaintiness s I can recommend some awesome recipes if you want? I actually excited for my lunch today - sweet potato curry clocking in at under 300 cals - yum yum

Feel free to add me as a friend

Angelfire365 · May 2016

kittehkitteh88 wrote: »

@seekingdaintiness s I can recommend some awesome recipes if you want? I actually excited for my lunch today - sweet potato curry clocking in at under 300 cals - yum yum

Feel free to add me as a friend

Not seekingdaintiness, but would love a sweet potato curry recipe!!

dizzieblondeuk · May 2016

Angelfire365 wrote: »

kittehkitteh88 wrote: »

@seekingdaintiness s I can recommend some awesome recipes if you want? I actually excited for my lunch today - sweet potato curry clocking in at under 300 cals - yum yum

Feel free to add me as a friend

Not seekingdaintiness, but would love a sweet potato curry recipe!!

Not sure if this is the same as the other user's recipe, but this is my go-to sweet potato curry recipe - so, so easy, and amazingly tasty:
jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/sweet-potato-chickpea-amp-spinach-curry/. It makes tonnes, so at least half usually gets put in individual portions and frozen, for easy dinners later on.

lizzy_satellite · May 2016

dizzieblondeuk wrote: »

Not sure if this is the same as the other user's recipe, but this is my go-to sweet potato curry recipe - so, so easy, and amazingly tasty:
jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/sweet-potato-chickpea-amp-spinach-curry/. It makes tonnes, so at least half usually gets put in individual portions and frozen, for easy dinners later on.

Not the original poster either, but thank you - that looks great!

Keliandra · May 2016

That I can put the tray table down on the plane, put my computer case under the seat in front of me and still reach it, not have to "back in" to the tiny lav on the plane to use it.

milamariejm · May 2016

sashayoung72 wrote: »

Has anyone else already mentioned arm pits being smaller??? Trying to shave these crazy things and they like cave in now, i gots skinny in my pits!!!! I didn't know they were fat, but i suppose they were too! LOL

my armpits make funny noises now because they're like a cave and with the right combination of sweat, deodorant, and movement, it sounds like i've just let one go ... so embarassing

rachellosesitall85 · May 2016

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.

margelizard · May 2016

- That you will spend your life eating without feeling as guilty about it as you did before (because the food's healthier!)

- That even when you lose weight and see yourself in pictures and think "wow, I've come so far", there's always something else you could be doing

- That incorporating exercise into your day will actually be something you look forward to!

- That learning new exercises or exploring different types of exercise will be so much easier than it was before because of the whole whack of new confidence you have in yourself

- How, every once in a while, someone will say something really nice about the way you look (and often they won't realise) and it'll totally make you smile

k_nelson_24 · May 2016

This one may seem weird, but I can feel my pulse in my stomach when I'm laying down!
My tail bone is uncomfortable when doing exercises that require you lay on the floor.
I am cold all the time and get major goose bumps!
The veins in my arms and hands are very prominent.
My wedding ring/band is very loose!
I have to do double takes in the mirror when I am wearing sleeveless shirts because I forget that I don't have huge fat arms anymore. Plus, I now gravitate toward cute little sleeveless tops because they are actually comfortable now.
I am not self conscious going out in public without makeup on anymore. There was once a day when I wouldn't dream of leaving the house with a full face on! But when I do wear makeup, I don't feel the need to contour as much! LOL
I overall am so much more comfortable performing every day movements.

All of the struggles are SO worth it!

neiltillbrook · May 2016

Having to ask the assistant at a clothing store to bring you a smaller size than the one you took in, and catching the smile on your face when you actually realise you need a smaller size. I'm going to be honest, I do a little dance.

Lisamn1214 · May 2016

Love it!!!

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.

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