What nobody tells you about losing weight
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Because of the exercise (more energy) and weight loss (sleep apnea). I shed about 2 hours off my nightly sleep requirement.15
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LindaGilpin59 wrote: »That you could get to the point that you can have food (ie Chocolate) in the house and not eat it or even think about eating it.
I wish. I can leave it without eating it but then when I do want it, I'll find either my husband or teenage daughter has eaten it all.
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You might get resentful of family members who can't do what you want to do.
When we went to Yellowstone this year, we spent 90% of our time in the truck or on the crowded boardwalk areas. My husband was too out of shape and my boys, well, they're teenagers. The one hike I talked them into (less than 3 miles) they complained about the hills the whole time. And my paranoid hubby was too worried about bears to let me go by myself, even on well-traveled trails. I'm still working on letting go of the disappointment and resentment for not getting to do many of the things I dreamed of.
My one and only "back country" experience the whole trip was a 13.1 mile "hike" through the national forest with 2,500 other people (aka Yellowstone Half Marathon). Enjoyable, but not quite the same.
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-The strength you feel when we can easily turn down that beer that everybody is enjoying or be satisfied having just that one bite of cake that you're obligated to have at a party. It was SOOO TOUGH in the beginning and I'm really enjoying how far I've come with seeing foods that are just not worth it. Pasta?! If you would've told me a year ago that there would be a point in my life where I could easily pass it up, I would never have beleived you.
-Having calorie counted for so long, friends regularly ask me the nutritional content of food and I'm usually pretty accurate without looking.
-Getting excited to do activities that take a lot of energy (hiking, kayaking, biking) and overall not being content sitting on the couch for more than a half hour.
-Watching your friends lifestyles change for the better. This was a big fear of mine as my girlfriends like to drink and go out for food a fair amount. I was extremely pleasantly surprised that they've slowed down on the drinking and are getting more active with me!30 -
And if people haven't seen it, search "I've lost an elephant's penis" here in the forums. It gives you a list of interesting items corresponding to different weights. I was so proud when I could claim that distinction.
Holy cow! This is awesome. I, too, have lost an elephant's penis and a chihuahua! Thanks!
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How your body is different each time you lose weight. Lost once before, was hourglass shape. Now post baby I'm straight shape as my tummy is bigger (weaker muscles I'm sure) and boobs are bigger too. Maybe coz I've mainly walked this time and swam last time?11
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How your pets will react to you exercising. My cat has three main reactions. The first one is she stares at me with concern, the second is she gets very happy is purring up a storm and rubbing up against me and the third one is she gets energetic and starts running all over the place.31
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AmusedToaster wrote: »How your pets will react to you exercising. My cat has three main reactions. The first one is she stares at me with concern, the second is she gets very happy is purring up a storm and rubbing up against me and the third one is she gets energetic and starts running all over the place.
This really made me laugh! I have 3 cats, one of them is generally uninterested, but the other 2, well the second I pick up weights they are frolicking around my legs like they want to do them with me. The only way to get rid of them sometimes is to go on the treadmill. This is still the machine of fear for them, they sit from a safe distance with a look of disapproval on their faces. It is like they are saying ''What is this witchcraft!? Her legs are moving and she goes NOWHERE!!!''
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mariacooper1987 wrote: »Perhaps slightly inappropriate, but one of my biggest surprises about losing weight is the hypersexuality I've experienced. My sex drive has increased enormously, not that my husband is complaining, but it's been shocking how I seem to be "in the mood" all the time. I enjoy sex a lot more too, probably because I'm not out of breath or feeling completely self conscious the whole time!
That's awesome for you I'm a little jealous! I've gone the opposite way though, my poor boyfriend. Maybe I'm just super focused on other stuff but the thought barely comes into my head these days! Anyone else experience this? (if it's not TMI for everyone)3 -
mariacooper1987 wrote: »Perhaps slightly inappropriate, but one of my biggest surprises about losing weight is the hypersexuality I've experienced. My sex drive has increased enormously, not that my husband is complaining, but it's been shocking how I seem to be "in the mood" all the time. I enjoy sex a lot more too, probably because I'm not out of breath or feeling completely self conscious the whole time!
That's awesome for you I'm a little jealous! I've gone the opposite way though, my poor boyfriend. Maybe I'm just super focused on other stuff but the thought barely comes into my head these days! Anyone else experience this? (if it's not TMI for everyone)
I feel the same way most of the time. I think for me it's I am terrified of getting pregnant. I mean I am busting my *kitten* to lose this weight. I already have four children and know I am fertile and weight loss is a sure fire way to up the chances of pregnancy.9 -
AmusedToaster wrote: »How your pets will react to you exercising. My cat has three main reactions. The first one is she stares at me with concern, the second is she gets very happy is purring up a storm and rubbing up against me and the third one is she gets energetic and starts running all over the place.
I roll out the yoga mat and go get my supplies and come back to the cat and dog sitting on my yoga mat like play with me instead. Don't you feel like a walk. As soon as I put on my runners my dog is getting excited for a walk14 -
I used to lie down on my bed and use my computer, and I can't do that for too long now, since my ribs start to hurt.
I'm not even near thin or normal weight yet and my body isn't used it this.9 -
louann_jude wrote: »mariacooper1987 wrote: »Perhaps slightly inappropriate, but one of my biggest surprises about losing weight is the hypersexuality I've experienced. My sex drive has increased enormously, not that my husband is complaining, but it's been shocking how I seem to be "in the mood" all the time. I enjoy sex a lot more too, probably because I'm not out of breath or feeling completely self conscious the whole time!
That's awesome for you I'm a little jealous! I've gone the opposite way though, my poor boyfriend. Maybe I'm just super focused on other stuff but the thought barely comes into my head these days! Anyone else experience this? (if it's not TMI for everyone)
I feel the same way most of the time. I think for me it's I am terrified of getting pregnant. I mean I am busting my *kitten* to lose this weight. I already have four children and know I am fertile and weight loss is a sure fire way to up the chances of pregnancy.
I've gone the "let's do it like bunnies" rout. My husband, who is not trying to lose weight, has gone the other way. I thought after an 80lb drop he'd be more than happy to get it on. I was mistaken. Super-frustrating.13 -
AmusedToaster wrote: »How your pets will react to you exercising. My cat has three main reactions. The first one is she stares at me with concern, the second is she gets very happy is purring up a storm and rubbing up against me and the third one is she gets energetic and starts running all over the place.
This really made me laugh! I have 3 cats, one of them is generally uninterested, but the other 2, well the second I pick up weights they are frolicking around my legs like they want to do them with me. The only way to get rid of them sometimes is to go on the treadmill. This is still the machine of fear for them, they sit from a safe distance with a look of disapproval on their faces. It is like they are saying ''What is this witchcraft!? Her legs are moving and she goes NOWHERE!!!''
My Basset Hound will get on the treadmill with me. He will come and sit by it while staring at me. I'll slow it down and he'll hop on for about a minute and jump off. He'll do this 2-3 times whenever I'm on it. My shepherd mix wants nothing to do with it.21 -
That parts of my body would get "boney" (I'm looking at you, clavicles!) way before my stomach would get anywhere near where I want it to be.
I look at my upper half and think "I think I'll switch to maintainance now". Then I look at my stomach. Yeah, nope.35 -
Hungry_Shopgirl wrote: »That parts of my body would get "boney" (I'm looking at you, clavicles!) way before my stomach would get anywhere near where I want it to be.
I look at my upper half and think "I think I'll switch to maintainance now". Then I look at my stomach. Yeah, nope.
Yes! This is me. I run my hands over my shoulders, clavicles, upper back and feel all the bones. My forearms look too thin, but go lower and I'm still not reading the "maintaining weight" section of these forums9 -
Here is the elephant penis thread:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/660835/ive-lost-an-elephant-penis#latest0 -
That your body will be different than the last time you were at that weight. Two kids later and gaining extra weight makes my body sooo different than it was last time I was this weight. And I've only lost 43 pounds with many to go!! My body is going to be sooo different and it's kind of hard to accept but the most important part is that I'm starting to FEEL better.13
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I just started this journey July 5th but have lost 8.4 pounds so far. A couple weeks in we went to a water park. My swimsuit felt about the same. Put it back on a couple weeks later for the pool and felt a noticeable difference!!! That was a happy moment!!!
Still a long ways to go but that was a nice victory to have that day22 -
Hungry_Shopgirl wrote: »That parts of my body would get "boney" (I'm looking at you, clavicles!) way before my stomach would get anywhere near where I want it to be.
I look at my upper half and think "I think I'll switch to maintainance now". Then I look at my stomach. Yeah, nope.
Yes! This is me. I run my hands over my shoulders, clavicles, upper back and feel all the bones. My forearms look too thin, but go lower and I'm still not reading the "maintaining weight" section of these forums
Am with you both. Upper body says "OK, enough." Lower body says "Keep going!"7
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