Unexpected results of weight loss
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my partner becoming obsessed with how short i am. (5ft1) Apparently, he'd never noticed it before, because I was so large, he'd perceived me as taller. And we've lived together for years!20
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I keep thinking that I've forgotten to input foods because I think I must have eaten more than that... Is that weird?
This! I looked through my log so many times yesterday because it couldn't be right. I felt like I should have been starving based on what I put in or perhaps I calculated wrong.
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Loved reading through many of these posts. Here are a few of my own: - never realized that I might not need asthma inhalers after losing over 100lbs. Still look for the largest sizes to try on in the store; AND I'm pleasantly surprised when something is too big. Can walk and stand for longer periods of time and exercise has become enjoyable for the first time in my entire 56 years.
Several things about losing weight have been great, but there are a few big issues on the negative side: extra skin under my arms, on my neck, my tummy, buttocks, and thighs. This is a disgusting (and unhealthy) issue. I've learned to douse myself in cornstarch in all of the "nooks and crannies" that used to be filled with fat. If I don't use cornstarch (especially during the warmer months), the results are having to live with rashes and crazy itching. My saggy skin is a real downer because I don't want to look at myself in the mirror.
You'd think I'd be thrilled to have lost all this weight, but between the sagging skin and being a two-time breast cancer survivor with a double mastectomy, I find it VERY difficult to look at myself in the mirror. I feel like Frankenstein's monster. I won't let my husband look at me either.
If only healthcare companies would get with the program and cover reconstructive surgery for those who've lost a significant amount of weight. What a wonderful thing that would be!34 -
Loved reading through many of these posts. Here are a few of my own: - never realized that I might not need asthma inhalers after losing over 100lbs. Still look for the largest sizes to try on in the store; AND I'm pleasantly surprised when something is too big. Can walk and stand for longer periods of time and exercise has become enjoyable for the first time in my entire 56 years.
Several things about losing weight have been great, but there are a few big issues on the negative side: extra skin under my arms, on my neck, my tummy, buttocks, and thighs. This is a disgusting (and unhealthy) issue. I've learned to douse myself in cornstarch in all of the "nooks and crannies" that used to be filled with fat. If I don't use cornstarch (especially during the warmer months), the results are having to live with rashes and crazy itching. My saggy skin is a real downer because I don't want to look at myself in the mirror.
You'd think I'd be thrilled to have lost all this weight, but between the sagging skin and being a two-time breast cancer survivor with a double mastectomy, I find it VERY difficult to look at myself in the mirror. I feel like Frankenstein's monster. I won't let my husband look at me either.
If only healthcare companies would get with the program and cover reconstructive surgery for those who've lost a significant amount of weight. What a wonderful thing that would be!
Maybe you could speak with your doctor and see if any of it might be covered for health reasons?6 -
Loved reading through many of these posts. Here are a few of my own: - never realized that I might not need asthma inhalers after losing over 100lbs. Still look for the largest sizes to try on in the store; AND I'm pleasantly surprised when something is too big. Can walk and stand for longer periods of time and exercise has become enjoyable for the first time in my entire 56 years.
Several things about losing weight have been great, but there are a few big issues on the negative side: extra skin under my arms, on my neck, my tummy, buttocks, and thighs. This is a disgusting (and unhealthy) issue. I've learned to douse myself in cornstarch in all of the "nooks and crannies" that used to be filled with fat. If I don't use cornstarch (especially during the warmer months), the results are having to live with rashes and crazy itching. My saggy skin is a real downer because I don't want to look at myself in the mirror.
You'd think I'd be thrilled to have lost all this weight, but between the sagging skin and being a two-time breast cancer survivor with a double mastectomy, I find it VERY difficult to look at myself in the mirror. I feel like Frankenstein's monster. I won't let my husband look at me either.
If only healthcare companies would get with the program and cover reconstructive surgery for those who've lost a significant amount of weight. What a wonderful thing that would be!
Just by being here today after everything you have been through makes you a survivor! You are a power house! A women of unquestionable and unwavering strength and it is your body that has helped get you there. Your mind and your body didn't quit on you. Try and see the the beauty in that. That sagging skin is part of that amazing person. I understand completely the want to get rid of it and I hope some day you will but for now let it be part of your success story.
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stormyview wrote: »I've been overcoming my traumatic home ec class memories and learning how to sew a bit. I've been taking clothes in, and it's expensive to take them to a tailor!
That's awesome, I sew clothes, but I've never tailored them -something I definitely need to learn to save money!3 -
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It's easier to fit all of me under an umbrella!
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I used to sweat a lot, now I am barely sweating
also I can buy any clothes I like because they sale my size everywhere. I also used to feel shy to eat in public, but now I really do not care! 13 -
13 pounds down in the last 5 weeks. I actually started jogging again about 13 weeks ago but didn't lose any weight until I cut cals. My best NSVs have been being able to jog for longer distances and not being out of breath! The increase in lung capacity has been amazing. The other best thing has been the dramatic decrease in aches and pains. I'm 26 and was waking up being achy and always having spasms and cramps, especially calf cramps. No more since exercising and dropping a few pounds. It's amazing what losing 5% of your body weight will do - I can't wait to see what 40% will do!
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GemstoneofHeart wrote: »I can't wait to see what 40% will do!
It makes you feel totally amazing - physically and psychologically - keep up the great work
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I already knew from past experience that being at a lower weight made the heat easier to deal with but I really don't remember getting cold easier. I definitely do get cold easier now though without that extra 100+ pounds of insulation. Also, while driving, I definitely notice how much more uncomfortable sitting on my wallet is without all that padding.9
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when i bought chocolate or generally sweet stuff at the supermarket,i had this thought in my head that i would be judged.now i can put them in my cart and i don't feel like someone's thinking about the fat girl buying them.23
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It's much easier to sit through, and stay focused, in long meetings and movies now that I'm not preoccupied with how uncomfortable my clothes feel. I have a really short waist so the band of my bra and button on my jeans were constantly digging into my belly and it was a serious brain drain.16
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Not having time to try on pants in the store so just buying them anyways and assuming if they dont fit i can lose weight to fit in them....then getting home and trying them on and they fit:)22
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I sparked a weight loss trend at my work after dropping 80lbs. At the end of it, I won a bet with a coworker who was also trying to lose weight (the bet was his idea). Now he's in another bet with a couple other coworkers. They're all doing well. 35
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My GERD is gone!! I threw up a couple times a week before and now I barely ever throw up! I'm also somewhat lactose intolerant and since I eat like a 1/4th of the dairy I used to I feel great!
I had to pack away my 3x clothes cause they are all to big! (Waiting till spring to sell them online) and gave my sister in law my to big jeans.
Most days I actually want to work out and move.
And I feel amazing! I never realized just how awesome all of this would feel. I always assumed I would just slowly keep getting bigger so all unexpected haha21 -
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At 42, my wife and I have conceived our first child together. I figured after 25 years of being sexually active along with periods of actually TRYING to conceive that it just wouldn't ever happen. Waddaya know?!144
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StevenGarrigus wrote: »At 42, my wife and I have conceived our first child together. I figured after 25 years of being sexually active along with periods of actually TRYING to conceive that it just wouldn't ever happen. Waddaya know?!
This is wonderful!!! Congrats to you both!5 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »StevenGarrigus wrote: »At 42, my wife and I have conceived our first child together. I figured after 25 years of being sexually active along with periods of actually TRYING to conceive that it just wouldn't ever happen. Waddaya know?!
This is wonderful!!! Congrats to you both!
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StevenGarrigus wrote: »At 42, my wife and I have conceived our first child together. I figured after 25 years of being sexually active along with periods of actually TRYING to conceive that it just wouldn't ever happen. Waddaya know?!
Woohoo! Amazing - congratulations!
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StevenGarrigus wrote: »At 42, my wife and I have conceived our first child together. I figured after 25 years of being sexually active along with periods of actually TRYING to conceive that it just wouldn't ever happen. Waddaya know?!
That's the best NSV in this whole thread, congratulations!19 -
StevenGarrigus wrote: »At 42, my wife and I have conceived our first child together. I figured after 25 years of being sexually active along with periods of actually TRYING to conceive that it just wouldn't ever happen. Waddaya know?!
I gotta go off topic and say this: As the only child of older parents (mom 43, dad 38), having parents who were grown up enough to be secure and confident about who they actually were was a huge, huge gift. My friends' parents seemed kinda partially cooked by contrast.
Congrats! You will have a lucky child . . . not just for you, but for the child.44 -
Thanks for the kind words everyone! I also have the benefit of having raised my two step-daughters for the last 11 years. They are now 12 and 14! As the old saying goes, with age comes wisdom and there are definitely things I will do better and/or differently this time around.
Looks like I will be delaying retirement for a few more years. LOL!
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I feel pretty again.
I can do certain yoga moves and breath now because I no longer have a double chin to cut off my windpipe.39 -
Took a walk to the corner shop and caught my much slimmer shadow. Feels great!21
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