What nobody tells you about losing weight
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treehugnmama wrote: »lilibelle1 wrote: »That people treat you sooooo differently. It's weird, you don't even realise how badly you had been treated until people seemingly suddenly treat you extremely well. Be it male or female, majority of people are so much nicer to me now.
why is this?? I see it too and I wonder if it is my perception of things or if people are truly nicer.
I think that people treat us better after having lost weight in part because we are feeling better about ourselves. I know I'm more likely to dress in clothing that may get me noticed when I'm feeling fit. I'm more likely to smile at someone or make eye contact. When my life has gone off the rails and I've piled on the pounds I'm far more likely to avert my eyes.
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May be tmi but...
That i now love kissing and being touched on my hips/butt. Used to hate all of that. hadnt realized it was because i was scared of my double chin and muffin topping until i lost them. Used to have to carry myself in a very specific way to hide them as much as possible. Now its like, Man i worked hard for this body you beter touch it.
Happy boyfriend anyway xD27 -
goldthistime wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »lilibelle1 wrote: »That people treat you sooooo differently. It's weird, you don't even realise how badly you had been treated until people seemingly suddenly treat you extremely well. Be it male or female, majority of people are so much nicer to me now.
why is this?? I see it too and I wonder if it is my perception of things or if people are truly nicer.
I think that people treat us better after having lost weight in part because we are feeling better about ourselves. I know I'm more likely to dress in clothing that may get me noticed when I'm feeling fit. I'm more likely to smile at someone or make eye contact. When my life has gone off the rails and I've piled on the pounds I'm far more likely to avert my eyes.
this. Its how you carry yourself more confidently. Although i still avert my gaze. Its weird to me to look at people i pass i dunno why lol. But iv definatly noticed people treat you beter when you treat yourself well. for me i think its because i dress well and look clean and happy vs hiding in a giant "fat" sweater i just seem more approachable8 -
How uncomfortable it would be to sit on my butt.
Not just for lack of activity but actually uncomfortable because of the padding that's gone now.
I have done a lot of glute work the past two years dropping weight at the same time. I feel like the muscle I have gained in my glutes has eliminated sore butt from sitting.
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This thread is so motivational!7
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I know it's been said....but why does it take the brain and eyes so long to catch up with your weight loss? I still see the chubby me.....9
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That shorter hair would suit my newly rediscovered face shape. And its a lot easier to keep neat and tidy.15
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To me, losing weight actually makes food taste better, because it takes away the guilt about not being on top of things. I've come to realize that I was in a "blind zone", where I'd be in the dark about what I ate, but I would always feel a bit guilty about the fact that I was probably not doing the right thing... The fact that I'm now on top of my calories, has moved me out of that blind zone. And the thing is: somehow it doesn't just make me feel better, it also makes things taste better. It feels great to eat a pizza guilt-free, safely knowing that it fits the macros. Getting away from the dark side makes the experience of eating more enjoyable. Like, 50 grams of potato chips taste way better then just mindlessly eating the whole bag.55
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Yes on most of the above! After losing over 100lbs I am freezing all the time and people think they need to tell you to stop losing weight. Like some people can't say anything positive. Or the ever popular "be careful or you will gain it all back"13
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To me, losing weight actually makes food taste better, because it takes away the guilt about not being on top of things. I've come to realize that I was in a "blind zone", where I'd be in the dark about what I ate, but I would always feel a bit guilty about the fact that I was probably not doing the right thing... The fact that I'm now on top of my calories, has moved me out of that blind zone. And the thing is: somehow it doesn't just make me feel better, it also makes things taste better. It feels great to eat a pizza guilt-free, safely knowing that it fits the macros. Getting away from the dark side makes the experience of eating more enjoyable. Like, 50 grams of potato chips taste way better then just mindlessly eating the whole bag.
I've found this, too!5 -
Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?!
(Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)15 -
youdoyou2016 wrote: »Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?!
(Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)
Yeah I'm not experiencing the freezing thing but it's because I have hot flashes, so there's that. But I remember when I was in high school and being very thin and very very cold a lot of the time.5 -
youdoyou2016 wrote: »Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?!
(Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)
You could always move to Texas. We're warm most of the time.
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youdoyou2016 wrote: »Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?!
(Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)
You could always move to Texas. We're warm most of the time.
Not today though. Lol3 -
youdoyou2016 wrote: »Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?!
(Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)
You could always move to Texas. We're warm most of the time.
Not today though. Lol
A little snow here in Philadelphia, actually. But, I am cold regardless of the temp. In muggy, humid, swamp air August in Philadelphia, I'm still cold.
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youdoyou2016 wrote: »Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?! (Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)
OMGOSH, i am wondering the same thing! I did just assume that when someone is 135+lbs lighter than they were it would be a bit colder, but i am so cold lately it is ridiculous!!! Most days this week I have had 2 pairs of pants + 1 cami, 1 tshirt, 1 thicker shirt and one fuzzy sweatshirt on!!! (in the house) Heat is set to 67, cool but not teeth chattering cold like i am experiencing.
Its been better lately because for christmas my family bought be one of those infrared heatdish things for under my desk and it has been GREAT!
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I was cold after losing weight eating a high carb diet. Even after losing even more weight eating low carb high fat I am not cold as when living on high carb way of eating.5
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Maybe the being cold thing all the time gets better over time? Maybe it takes awhile for the body to adjust?6
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I'm cold constantly. I'm pretty sure it is due to being January in Minnesota, though.21
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youdoyou2016 wrote: »Will I ever experience warmth again ... ?
EVER?!
(Are people who never had to lose weight perpetually freezing as well? How would they know as they'd have nothing to compare it to?)
Come to Queensland, Australia. It's always hot here. Well we get a week of winter where it gets down to the not so freezing cold temperature of about 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night lol.
Plus it's awesome16
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