What nobody tells you about losing weight
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When you realize you wanna take a full body picture with the family for the holiday. And when your take said picture realize that...."you don't have to slouch or slump over to try and hide your belly anymore" YOU CAN STAND TALL AND PROUD NOW20
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The lumpy phase... Nobody warned me of the lumpy phase...
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ladyreva78 wrote: »The lumpy phase... Nobody warned me of the lumpy phase...
I'm in the lumpy phase glad to hear it's a phase15 -
This one hit me at the grocery store while shopping for our Thanksgiving Day foods.
I am comfortable existing.
I used to be very much a "get in and get out of other people's way" kind of person. I didn't realize that, for me, this mindset coincided with me not feeling like I had a right to be out in public anymore because I was heavier. Like I didn't deserve to exist in the world because I was big.
As soon as I realized it, I had to take a moment to not cry right there in the store.
I exist, and I deserve to exist, whether I'm a size 8 or a size 20. The same goes for everyone else!
ETA: One that I learned just now: You can be a year in maintaining at your goal weight, and things nobody tells you about losing weight will STILL pop out at you.
Yeah, this is me too. I really get this -- I have this experience and similar ones where it seems like, all us a sudden, I just love myself or feel amazingly comfortable and content ... and I realize it has something to do with what you have shared here.8 -
Has anyone else noticed how uncomfortable hard chairs are? My back hurts against the back and my butt hurts against the seat. Getting bony all over.
I am half way to my goal weight, and as I was leaning against a wall the other day I felt my shoulder blades and it was really uncomfortable. Seats and matresses seem more comfortable now for some reason though.5 -
That it really hurts when you catch your elbow on your hip bone!!8
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treehugnmama wrote: »ladyreva78 wrote: »The lumpy phase... Nobody warned me of the lumpy phase...
I'm in the lumpy phase glad to hear it's a phase
I'm hoping it's just a phase. Or I might just start crying. But considering how the lumps change from day to day... it must be just a phase...5 -
ShammersPink wrote: »That it's harder to find clothes that fit when I'm a healthy weight than when I'm overweight.
My shoulders are broad, and my wingspan is huge for a woman, so when my boobs and belly go down to a sensible size I find it impossible to buy feminine long sleeve tops, or most tops in woven fabric.
When I'm fatter, I still struggle, but with persistence, I can often find something, because the sleeve length and shoulder breadth goes up with larger dress sizes.
Yep me too. I think I am of similar build, but additionally with the larger boobs. It is soooo frustrating.2 -
This thread is fantastic it is helping loads. I have lost a stone since I begun and this has helped tons.
The need to eat is stronger now I have switched to healthier foods..getting enough in is a daily challenge in its own right.11 -
DomCraigKing wrote: »This thread is fantastic it is helping loads. I have lost a stone since I begun and this has helped tons.
The need to eat is stronger now I have switched to healthier foods..getting enough in is a daily challenge in its own right.
@DomCraigKing if your struggling to reach your daily calorie target then try including some 'unhealthy' foods. If you eat the foods you miss to try and lose weight then you'll start feeling like the diet it too much to stick with. A little bit of luxury will help you not feeling like youre missing out high tends to lead to a binge/blow out8 -
that you will spend so much energy trying to get a good poop in before weigh in day66
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That the closer to your goal weight you get the hungrier you feel ;D15
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That losing weight doesn't mean you have to start eating flavorless, sad, tiny portions of skinless chicken breast, heaps of dry lettuce, and occasional 'treats' of fake-o sweetener egg-white only nothing cookies. That it's not about miracle packets of foil-wrapped astronaut-food sold by your neighbor or the trainer down the block, or about eliminating an entire category of macro-nutrients your body needs to run every day.
That I can eat a lunch most people would look at and never believe was part of a 'diet'--a big old plate of roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato wedges, and rotisserie chicken.
That it's really a lot less complicated than people try to make it. In the immortal words of John Hodgman, one of my favorite comedians (and schoolmate growing up), that I just needed to "stop eating so much *kitten*ing food."38 -
ScratchyAnderson wrote: »That losing weight doesn't mean you have to start eating flavorless, sad, tiny portions of skinless chicken breast, heaps of dry lettuce, and occasional 'treats' of fake-o sweetener egg-white only nothing cookies. That it's not about miracle packets of foil-wrapped astronaut-food sold by your neighbor or the trainer down the block, or about eliminating an entire category of macro-nutrients your body needs to run every day.
That I can eat a lunch most people would look at and never believe was part of a 'diet'--a big old plate of roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato wedges, and rotisserie chicken.
That it's really a lot less complicated than people try to make it. In the immortal words of John Hodgman, one of my favorite comedians (and schoolmate growing up), that I just needed to "stop eating so much *kitten*ing food."
I just had a huge veggie burger with hickory and brown sugar bbq sauce and a giant heaping plate of green/yellow beans broccoli, potatoes and carrots. And it all clocks in at under 500 calories XD Dieting can be awesome indeed ;D16 -
I love flexible eating or IIFYM! It's all about calories and how much you control them unless you're a professional body lifter preparing for a show. Any food can be consumed as long as a good amount of protein, fats and carbs are consumed for restoring your muscles from the workouts.7
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Thanks, I did think it unusual but it's been a while since I looked at it, wondering at advances in treatments perhaps as the life span has slowly increased over time.
Sorry though about your CFS and Fibro. You are writing some lovely responses to people btw, Cheers to you.8 -
Your body gets easier to shave.
Not even that i had any problems bending or reaching where i shaved before, Its just it seems everythign shaves easier...takes less time...and gets smoother. Which is weird because new dips (like in my armpits or behind knees) should make it harder XD11 -
Dianakop72 wrote: »Today for the first time when I walked by the bathroom mirror I saw ME. not the old me, but the me I am today at 180lbs. not quite to goal yet but down to the last 35lbs ish. I honestly never thought I would be here. I was almost 300 for 20 years and I thought I would die that way. I thank God for my lightbulb momemt last year and for finding MFP. I never wanted to count calories, always said it was too much work, but this time it just works for me. it all clicked and I have lost 103lbs so far. But today. seeing me, knowing my brain is finally accepting this new outside is just simply wonderfully amazing
Good for you. I love to read such positive stories, My granddaughter lost about 120 lbs and has kept it off through 3 pregnancies. It is very motivating for me. .7 -
julierockhead wrote: »Bentnotbroken130 wrote: »pinkpsyche wrote: »riffraff2112 wrote: »Lots of good stuff here.
I remember finding a few new 'friends' who all of a sudden would talk to me, or notice me, or remember my name next time I visited their establishment when I had been going there for years or had mutual friends etc....
Some people obviously let vanity cloud their judgement.
Or maybe I just had a better attitude after and was more approachable?
Nah..I was always jolly
Yes! To be honest though, those that couldn't give me the time of day as a heavier person really are not worth my time. It shows to me their true character. Maybe that sounds mean and I should be more forgiving?
Curious what others thought are. What does one say to a friend that hits on you After losing the weight. Wasn't negative or mean or anything prior just wanted to wait...
Hmm a part of me would feel a certain type of way.. I understand folks are attracted to what they are attracted to, but Man, I'd find it a bit hard to get past them waiting to find me good enough to hit on. Like no, no....if you couldn't like me then, then you can't even dream of the goodies now. Lol I can see it from both sides...
I don't think people wait for others to be good enough to hit on, or that its all about the weight. My weight has changed, but so has my confidence and demeanor. Besides, that's how a good relationship starts - friends for a good while first, then more. Just because it coincides with your weight loss doesn't imply the attraction was caused by the weight loss.
I have a question for the first lady. Was that person overweight or normal weight? I am overweight and I can understand why someone who goes to the trouble to live a healthy lifestyle might not be attracted to me unless I lost weight. It's like a boring man wanting an exciting woman. Why would she be interested. I feel if I can't bring to the table as much as the other person that is all on me. I have had friends who were in much better shape than me, but I didn't expect it, and would have understood had they not been interested. I also honestly believe that our attitude as fat people can push people away. My sister is fat and she is so friendly, and interested in others that everyone loves her. I once thought that everyone in my family loved my husband more than me. I decided to treat everyone as if I thought they were as happy to see me as I was them. Came to find out that it was my attitude that was the problem, not theirs. When people are heavy they sometimes not only expect rejection, but bring it on with a defensive attitude. I know this from experience, Good luck to you.21
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