What nobody tells you about losing weight

pstegman888 wrote: »

Hungry_Shopgirl wrote: »

Nobody tells you your stomach might get used to smaller portions before your mind does.

I still serve my plate heaped full because I think: "there's no way I'll be satisfied with less than that". But inevitably I only get about halfway through before I start feeling full.

I want to start serving myself less so I don't waste the food (or worse, keep eating) but my eyes are so much harder to train than my stomach!!!

I use a smaller plate instead of a full-size dinner plate. My smaller portions appear to be more than they really are, so my eyes are as satisfied as my stomach. As I lose weight, I've bought a few new pretty plates in different designs as "rewards", and I look forward to choosing which one I will use for my meal.

Good idea! I'll try that.

You realize how important your mindset is and that it can hold many of us back. Being healthy is all about progress and with a positive mind you are more willing to try new things. For example, when I was in highschool I was very self conscious about dancing or moving my body. I started taking belly dance and zumba and have found a new control over myself. Bellydance especially helped me be aware of my own body and muscles. The younger me hid in very large clothing and felt very stupid trying to dance. Now I am not as hard on myself and will still look stupid at first, but at least I am trying. Everyone has to start somewhere. I still have much farther to go but I am very happy that I do not let inner fear hold me back anymore from trying new and fun things.

What nobody told me is that there comes a point that everything just comes together and it’s *almost* easy to continue to lose weight.

For instance, this weekend, I was out of town visiting family. I passed up some treats without too much trouble while still having a few of my favourites. The scale says I’m up a pound for the weekend, but that’s totally okay. Today, I’m back to my new normal way of eating and exercising and that pound will be gone in no time.

Six months in and 45 lbs down and I have no desire to go back to my old normal…

sugarnspice33 wrote: »

*how good it feels tobe supportive of others weight loss goals. I love cheering others on, it inspires me to stay healthy!
*how addictive working out can be
*that u may have some loose skin, depending on amount of weight loss
*how fun it is to find a variety of clothes in your size!

+ yes the fun of having the choice to buy clothes you like
- not finding anything because shops run out of nice things in small sizes very quickly so stuff is always too large

smiles4jo wrote: »

What nobody told me is that there comes a point that everything just comes together and it’s *almost* easy to continue to lose weight.

For instance, this weekend, I was out of town visiting family. I passed up some treats without too much trouble while still having a few of my favourites. The scale says I’m up a pound for the weekend, but that’s totally okay. Today, I’m back to my new normal way of eating and exercising and that pound will be gone in no time.

Six months in and 45 lbs down and I have no desire to go back to my old normal…

That is awesomme!!!!! I love that you are totally ok with the pound! I'm down 34.something pounds almost 3 months in and a few things now feel like new normal but not at that place yet.

One thing I've found is my leisure activities changed. Now I want to do something fun and active where before I was looking for things like going to eat and watching movies

One thing I've found is my leisure activities changed. Now I want to do something fun and active where before I was looking for things like going to eat and watching movies
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Definitely this!! I can't sit still as long and my idea of relaxing and enjoying a day off is going for a walk, swimming, cooking in the kitchen, just doing ANYTHING that involves moving and not being still. Watching TV is now... dare I say it... boring.

On a similar note, I had no idea that I would feel so much more energetic. I didn't know that I felt sluggish before I lost the 60lbs!

KareninLux wrote: »

That it would be ok to eat peanut butter and honey on toast for breakfast every morning, lol.

I do this frequently or for a snack and still losing

smiles4jo wrote: »

What nobody told me is that there comes a point that everything just comes together and it’s *almost* easy to continue to lose weight.

For instance, this weekend, I was out of town visiting family. I passed up some treats without too much trouble while still having a few of my favourites. The scale says I’m up a pound for the weekend, but that’s totally okay. Today, I’m back to my new normal way of eating and exercising and that pound will be gone in no time.

Six months in and 45 lbs down and I have no desire to go back to my old normal…

I'm at 42 pounds down I have just started feeling the ease of it. I also have gotten used to some fluctuations and don't stress them anymore since I know I'm on the right track.

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Indeed. Nothing better than this! Best of luck everyone

Constantly trying to pull your shirt down over your belly only to realize your belly is fully covered and your shirt is actually a bit long now.

That after loosing 68lbs of 96lbs, I'm still waiting to have "all that energy" I keep hearing about... I have my moments, don't get me wrong, I would just like to have them with better frequency. I think the weight lifting will help though.