Unexpected results of weight loss
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Finding 'new' bones and muscles. The muscles I love, the bones, not so much, I keep banging elbows/ankles on things. I feel strangely more 'vulnerable' as a less hefty person, odd feeling, like I'm less protected - I definitely wore my fat as a barrier, both physical and psychological.
Being totally cool with leaving food once I'm full. Took a long time to get out of the mindset of having to clear my plate, now I can push away a half eaten meal and not feel guilty/sad.
Spending ages making comparison photos and staring at them in disbelief!
The biggest, however, is how hard I've found it to get my head round buying UK12s, I've never been lower than a size 14 since I was in my mid-teens. I *still* habitually pick up the bigger sizes. Oh and, despite me always saying I hated clothes shopping, full stop, actually, I don't, I just hated shopping when I was bigger. I now want ALL THE CLOTHES!!
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Buying a WHOLE NEW wardrobe is EXPENSIVE! I wore jeans & t-shirts until I hit my goal weight, and THEN I bought real clothes....cute skirts & tops, suits, dresses. Holy Moly! Expensive! Thank goodness for outlets & eBay!15
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looking forward to hills while walking13
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We just had a pool put in. I used to float LIKE A BOSS. Now after a 70+ pound loss, I sink like a rock. Can't float at all. That was really unexpected! How is that I could float when I was heavier and can't now that I'm lighter? That seems to defy physics19
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jessiruthica wrote: »We just had a pool put in. I used to float LIKE A BOSS. Now after a 70+ pound loss, I sink like a rock. Can't float at all. That was really unexpected! How is that I could float when I was heavier and can't now that I'm lighter? That seems to defy physics
I had the same problem; I put it down to the fat acting like a buoyancy aid. I had to learn to swim again - it used to be so easy when I was obese.8 -
jessiruthica wrote: »We just had a pool put in. I used to float LIKE A BOSS. Now after a 70+ pound loss, I sink like a rock. Can't float at all. That was really unexpected! How is that I could float when I was heavier and can't now that I'm lighter? That seems to defy physics
Fat floats, just like oil rises to the top of a glass of water. The same thing happened to me!14 -
I've always assumed this is the reason that I cant swim underwater, my bum always floats to the top and my fingers and toes are almost touching the bottom of the pool. LOL x15
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I've lost 95 pounds, reached a healthy weight and still float like a scoop of ice cream on top of a glass of root beer.16
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I think i look awesome in the mirror but when im not looking in the mirror i feel i look Like i did before. Still getting used to it i guess.19
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jessiruthica wrote: »We just had a pool put in. I used to float LIKE A BOSS. Now after a 70+ pound loss, I sink like a rock. Can't float at all. That was really unexpected! How is that I could float when I was heavier and can't now that I'm lighter? That seems to defy physics
I have the same problem2 -
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I know it's a common theme, but it's unexpected how many more strangers smile and make small talk with me. I'm pretty sure it's not the strangers who have changed, but I think I project more confidence and smile more.12
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Going into a clothing store and realizing that I have more options available to me. Almost out of the Big girl clothes and can now look in the XL section of regular clothing stores.22
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There is one thing that is less fun, as a li'l ol' lady, compared with when I was an obese ol' lady:
New young'uns in my exercise classes used to seriously under-estimate me, and it could be pretty darn fun to defy their expectations. I'd been active for over a decade, while remaining fat, so I was decently strong, with pretty good cardiovascular capacity - a sometime competitive masters rower. Nowadays, it's noticeably harder to surprise the kids, let alone - potentially, occasionally - dismay them when they can't keep up. Now I look like someone who just might be fit, despite being gray-headed.34 -
There is one thing that is less fun, as a li'l ol' lady, compared with when I was an obese ol' lady:
New young'uns in my exercise classes used to seriously under-estimate me, and it could be pretty darn fun to defy their expectations. I'd been active for over a decade, while remaining fat, so I was decently strong, with pretty good cardiovascular capacity - a sometime competitive masters rower. Nowadays, it's noticeably harder to surprise the kids, let alone - potentially, occasionally - dismay them when they can't keep up. Now I look like someone who just might be fit, despite being gray-headed.
I am sure you still inspire them. I am not young by any means, but I have some ladies in my classes that are 60+ that can make everyone look bad. I want to be just like them
I kinda like when people underestimate me though too. It's fun to see the reaction.12 -
There is one thing that is less fun, as a li'l ol' lady, compared with when I was an obese ol' lady:
New young'uns in my exercise classes used to seriously under-estimate me, and it could be pretty darn fun to defy their expectations. I'd been active for over a decade, while remaining fat, so I was decently strong, with pretty good cardiovascular capacity - a sometime competitive masters rower. Nowadays, it's noticeably harder to surprise the kids, let alone - potentially, occasionally - dismay them when they can't keep up. Now I look like someone who just might be fit, despite being gray-headed.
You can still inspire them and show them what's possible if they continue to live an active life.
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Crazy to say but after loosing close to 30# my loafer shoes are too loose now ;-) Will need to go shopping soon...5
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I love this thread! People are awesome on here! I'm so happy for everyone and I guess I better prep to be cold this winter!
•I don't have constant headaches anymore. In fact, only one in 3 months. I don't know if I was snoring and it gave me a headache or if it was from eating fast food and processed foods. Whatever, I'm free of the headaches!
•I enjoy taking the stairs and parking farther away.
•I am working toward making myself healthier on the inside and know it IS possible and it isn't the hardest thing I will ever do.
•I saw a muscle in my thigh today-thought it was a shadow. It's not super defined and there's cellulite but I checked back in the mirror twice-it's a muscle. I'm kind of in shock.23 -
I love this thread! People are awesome on here! I'm so happy for everyone and I guess I better prep to be cold this winter!
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One of my "unexpected results" is that I haven't been cold.
The only other time in my life I was fairly thin was shortly after I went to college (became much more active than in high school), and I was cold all the time, even in summer, after losing weight. So I expected it again this time, especially with so many others reporting it.
Nope. Why? No clue, but it hasn't happened, and I'm back at that college weight (also a surprise! ).8 -
That moment when you're standing up and look down at your feet and can't see your stomach. Awesome moment.27
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