What nobody tells you about losing weight
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rainbow198 wrote: »That you don't mind shoveling the snow to burn some extra calories.
Oh wait, maybe that's just me?
Nope. Twice yesterday then called to see if my dad needed help (a neighbor did it already). Coming inside after, I wasn't winded at all. Watch said I killed 200 cals each time.12 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »rainbow198 wrote: »That you don't mind shoveling the snow to burn some extra calories.
Oh wait, maybe that's just me?
Nope. Twice yesterday then called to see if my dad needed help (a neighbor did it already). Coming inside after, I wasn't winded at all. Watch said I killed 200 cals each time.
Awesome! I did the same (shoveled twice) and I wasn't tired, winded or sweaty at all! Who is this girl? haha!10 -
That people treat you completely different and the realization that we live in a shallow world...28
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ladyreva78 wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »That youd be willing to instantly do things you used to put off. Like walk further, Or scrub something clean. Free calorie burn! woo.
THIS.
Now I'm like, "I'll totally do that" as a reason to be more active. I am finding excuses to do the work I used to make excuses to avoid.
I used to avoid anything cleaning or physical, I now work as a junk removal person, Basically a mover of furniture. With stairs. One of the male dominated hard on your body fields id of NEVER considered before LOL
I like doing the laundry and will go down to the laundry room repeatedly to check the timer on the machine...
(psst: I could set the timer on my phone... but where's the fun in going up and down 3 flights of stairs otherwise...)
It used to be that if I needed to get something from the freezer in the basement, I'd collect as many things as possible to take up and down the stairs in one go so that I didn't have to make so many trips. Or I'd ask my hubby or son to fetch or return things for me. Now I don't mind making multiple trips just to keep moving, especially as we live in a bungalow and it's only one flight! I can't believe I used to be THAT lazy! (It helps too that I don't get breathless climbing the stairs any more, which used to happen!)10 -
It's tough for me to NOT be efficient, so now I for myself to make multiple trips up and down the stairs to get my steps in, etc6
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I'm obsessed with full body selfies now. Lol8
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I sometimes feel guilty about all the time I spend working out.22
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Its hard not to be moving. I want to be moving constantly, Walking and stairs and just pacing and fidgeting.
I LOVE the need for stupid errands it gives me an excuse to go out and walk.12 -
..... that you'll get into the habit of walking at EVERY opportunity...... then get REALLY upset with DH when he suggests that, perhaps, possibly...... maybe ...... we don't need a second car. I mean, how ridiculous. HOW would I get to the gym or my running group in the winter!!
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I've lost 42+ lbs (only started counting at 280), and I already notice some things.
I'm a person who has always preferred sitting on the floor, even at my heaviest, and I get up from it much easier now.
I'm much, MUCH more sensitive to the cold than I used to be.
The weight of my then-large arms no longer presses into my face/neck while I'm sleeping, making it hard to breathe in some positions.
Clothes shopping will continue to be a nightmare until I hit maintenance.
My partner's arms fit around me better, and his attraction to me is much more apparent.
I'm not hungry all the time, which seems to be a common theme, and I do eat at a pretty moderate calorie deficit. I just eat things that fill me up, I rarely get the munchies.
My overall mental health is better, and that's coming from someone who has had severe mental health issues their entire life. This time 2 years ago, I was very seriously contemplating ending my life. It hasn't changed ONLY because of my weight loss, I've remedied other stressors that were affecting me, but it has certainly caused a massive shift in my overall perception of life.43 -
HealthfullyOffensive wrote: »I've lost 42+ lbs (only started counting at 280), and I already notice some things.
I'm a person who has always preferred sitting on the floor, even at my heaviest, and I get up from it much easier now.
I'm much, MUCH more sensitive to the cold than I used to be.
The weight of my then-large arms no longer presses into my face/neck while I'm sleeping, making it hard to breathe in some positions.
Clothes shopping will continue to be a nightmare until I hit maintenance.
My partner's arms fit around me better, and his attraction to me is much more apparent.
I'm not hungry all the time, which seems to be a common theme, and I do eat at a pretty moderate calorie deficit. I just eat things that fill me up, I rarely get the munchies.
My overall mental health is better, and that's coming from someone who has had severe mental health issues their entire life. This time 2 years ago, I was very seriously contemplating ending my life. It hasn't changed ONLY because of my weight loss, I've remedied other stressors that were affecting me, but it has certainly caused a massive shift in my overall perception of life.
I noticed a big difference in my mental health too. it feels great to feel good! eating better helped enough that I could see clearly and was able to find ways to deal with stressors. I'm glad you have been so successful!!11 -
Your glasses will be way too big if you lose 100 lbs.25
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my glasses are too big too after 60 pounds and I don't need them anymore...weird right!! I think all the extra inulin due to insulin resistance was messing with my eyes!
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Your glasses will be way too big if you lose 100 lbs.
So much this!
I actually had to go get them adjusted as they kept on falling off and they ran an eye test while I was there. My sight improved (diopter improved, corneal irregularity is still as bad as ever and reason why cheap glasses is never going to happen to me) and I now need new glasses...
No one mentioned how bloody expensive losing weight could be (even if you don't spend any money on the weightloss itself... thanks MFP ) Keeping myself in suitable work clothes and shoes (!?!?!? - lost a size there too) is bad enough... new glasses with my particularly *kittened*-up eyes is just painful and it's excluded from health insurance coverage around these parts (it's considered cosmetic...)
Not to mention I still have 20kg to go...13 -
I feel guilty if I don't workout. No pain no gain!!16
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- My shoes are more comfortable, it's easier to wear the heels I love. I haven't figured out if this is due to smaller feet, or less weight on my feet
- I still have "fat" days, and if I try on something on that doesn't fit yet (i.e. gives me a huge muffin top) I feel like haven't made any progress - regardless of all my successes (almost 50 lbs from my highest, 35 lbs since August)
- I don't fight with keeping my towel up in the gym - it just stays wrapped around my body (more towel, less body)
- Almost every time I run 5km, I still feel shock and awe that my body can do this running thing. And that I want to keep running, and every day I don't run, I'm waiting for the next day that I have the time to run.
- The amount of time I spend reading the forums. I love the stories and tips and community (even if i'm slow to join). Thanks to everyone who takes the time to post
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You can sit in a chair with arms!18
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trinati2001 wrote: »You can sit in a chair with arms!
I fit in plastic deck chairs and am not worried that I might break them and land flat on my...ahem.
People don't have to squeeze behind me anymore because I can actually scoot myself closer to the table.
I'm also feeling the need to be more active. My home office is upstairs and I no longer kick myself for forgetting something downstairs. I think I made 10-15 trips yesterday.
At the office I found myself walking faster around the building and enjoyed it!8 -
That you would regret not taking any pictures with your highest/starting weight.
I generally avoided taking pics back then and when I started my weight loss journey I wasn't sure if I could be able to go the distance so I didn't take any pics then either. Only after I lost 10kg (a bit more than 20 lbs) I decided I'll "risk" it. I haven't reached my goal yet but lost enough that I now I wish I had pics with my starting weight for comparison, no matter how much I would have hated them at that time.26 -
That you would regret not taking any pictures with your highest/starting weight.
I generally avoided taking pics back then and when I started my weight loss journey I wasn't sure if I could be able to go the distance so I didn't take any pics then either. Only after I lost 10kg (a bit more than 20 lbs) I decided I'll "risk" it. I haven't reached my goal yet but lost enough that I now I wish I had pics with my starting weight for comparison, no matter how much I would have hated them at that time.
Agree! I had to find photos from others that happened to capture me without me knowing...4
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