What nobody tells you about losing weight
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I just had a baby in January and I have started logging and walking more to try to drop this baby weight, and it’s working—I’m down 25lbs so far. What I didn’t expect was for everyone to be SO surprised. I’ve had several people comment, “You look really good!” with so much shock in their voice that I’m not sure if I should be offended, like they didn’t think I could look good! And then I don’t really know how to respond, so I just saw thanks and try to change the subject.
I’m also still wearing an abdominal binder from my c-section which makes my stomach look flatter than it really is. So not all these comments are “earned.”23 -
I just had a baby in January and I have started logging and walking more to try to drop this baby weight, and it’s working—I’m down 25lbs so far. What I didn’t expect was for everyone to be SO surprised. I’ve had several people comment, “You look really good!” with so much shock in their voice that I’m not sure if I should be offended, like they didn’t think I could look good! And then I don’t really know how to respond, so I just saw thanks and try to change the subject.
I’m also still wearing an abdominal binder from my c-section which makes my stomach look flatter than it really is. So not all these comments are “earned.”
Oh stop it. You earned these comments because obviously there's a big difference. I wear high-waisted pants but I earned all those damn compliments lol. Congratulations on 25lbs down! Awesome13 -
Got IDed at liquor store today. The guy was very thorough checking dual IDs and matching name on credit card. Dude I am 33. Too old for this flattery.22
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That your bracelets will become too big, sliding far down onto the back of your hand or slipping off entirely.16
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In the last year I have lost over 60 lbs by eating less tracking it and moving more. My coworker who in the last year has gained about 10 lbs will not stop telling me that I am doing it wrong and the only way to lose weight is xyz supplement of the month (pills,apple cider vinager, other pills, flax,ecr) and that I am doing it wrong. Arrrggggghhh38
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In the last year I have lost over 60 lbs by eating less tracking it and moving more. My coworker who in the last year has gained about 10 lbs will not stop telling me that I am doing it wrong and the only way to lose weight is xyz supplement of the month (pills,apple cider vinager, other pills, flax,ecr) and that I am doing it wrong. Arrrggggghhh
and unfortunately slapping them upside the head is frowned upon in most workplaces!47 -
That you are an object of baffled wonder at the doctor’s office, since they are used to dealing with overweight/obese patients. From “let me get the child sized blood pressure cuff “ to “let me check your bp again, it can’t be that low” to “we’re maxing out your time for the stress test and your heart rate isn’t high enough” to “wow! I wish we had a student here! We never get such a great view of all 4 chambers outside of pediatrics (at my echocardiogram, the view through the hollow of your throat)”.
Seriously, I’m 36 and a fairly muscular 130. Hardly tiny, definitely not a child, but I suppose it’s all what you’re used to seeing.41 -
There are people out there that never knew you when you were bigger, who are going to have no clue that the size you are now is not where you have always been. "What do you know about weight struggles, you're like a size 4?" Uh, thanks, but I'm a couple of sizes up from there, and I was 230+ lb heavier than this and have struggled with my weight my whole life. I DO know about weight struggles.42
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DamienAngelica wrote: »That your bracelets will become too big, sliding far down onto the back of your hand or slipping off entirely.
I'm going to have to get my wedding ring resized for this reason!9 -
What no one told me about losing weight...
... was that I'd never see myself as thinner. I'd always see myself as fatter. I KNOW I'm not as big as I used to be, but I still feel like I am big. Even though I have maintained the bulk of the weight loss (minus an additional 25 lbs I gained back during my health problems), my perception still hasn't aligned with reality.
... was that flying would be so much less stressful. No longer crammed against the window, hoping that I wasn't too close to the guy next to me.
... was that my tastes would change in surprising ways. I'm a picky eater and I still am a picky eater, but I'm less of a picky eater. I can eat vegetables now and I enjoy them.
... was to be prepared for people sabotaging (Intentionally or unintentionally) my progress. "You're so thin! You need to stop!" "You can't count forever. Just have <insert this treat>!" "That's an impossible goal! You can't possibly have that much to lose!" To be fair, I carry my weight rather well, but I am still not where I *need* to be. I lost a lot of weight, plateaued, maintained for a couple of years while I went through health problems, but I am nowhere near danger of blowing away in the wind. I ignore these voices.
... was about how delighted I would be when co-workers who'd never seen me super heavy disbelieved that I'd once been. I've shown them my "fat face" badge and they find it unbelievable. I giggle like a kid.
... was that losing weight isn't about defining yourself as attractive nor was it about becoming smaller, but that it was about loving yourself. Loving yourself enough to be healthy. Enough to realize that unhealthy habits propagate through all parts of your life. I am happier now -- yes, I need to drop more weight, but it's about so much more than that. Yes, I get depressed when I realized that my year of sickness allowed me to regain some of the 100lbs I lost back, but I can't let it keep me from moving forward. I must love myself and my life and my ability to move unhindered more than the dark sense of failure.
Oh, and what no one prepared me for was that shopping for clothes doesn't actually get easier (I'm a firm believer that clothing companies have a conspiracy to make these things into self-esteem torture devices). "Skinny" people clothing has much of the same problem as bigger people clothing -- if it's not shaped for your body type, you still feel awkward and gross!! I've had to learn that not all things will fit all people, no matter what size I am. But when I find that one perfect outfit that fits like a dream? Oh heck yeah! Happy City Time!42 -
After losing weight, ski bindings need to be adjusted. If the bindings were set more than 25 lbs ago, they are likely too strong to let go of your boot today and you risk injury. You can adjust them yourself or take them in to a ski shop (Sports Basement). You can also take them to any place that rents skis, they should be able to adjust them also. Don't forget to bring in at least one boot. Good Luck!22
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Other people have mentioned these here too, but these three things surprised me the most:
Your feet lose weight and you can drop sizes;
Bones! I can feel the SIDE of my shin bone! And the first time i had a massage after losing a lot of weight it felt like they were trying to press my hips through the massage bench;
That no one will believe how you've lost weight. "I just eat less" is apparently completely unbelievable. "I run 10kms a day and eat nothing but pinecones" is apparently far more believable. It's as if everyone is convinced that weight loss is virtually impossible without starving and exercising yourself to death.37 -
In the last year I have lost over 60 lbs by eating less tracking it and moving more. My coworker who in the last year has gained about 10 lbs will not stop telling me that I am doing it wrong and the only way to lose weight is xyz supplement of the month (pills,apple cider vinager, other pills, flax,ecr) and that I am doing it wrong. Arrrggggghhh
I have gotten that as well an now I just say" You do it your way and I will do it mine" and walk away.10 -
dhiammarath wrote: »What no one told me about losing weight...
... was that I'd never see myself as thinner. I'd always see myself as fatter. I KNOW I'm not as big as I used to be, but I still feel like I am big. Even though I have maintained the bulk of the weight loss (minus an additional 25 lbs I gained back during my health problems), my perception still hasn't aligned with reality.
I agree with everything you said but it is funny I do see myself as big guy still as I am 280 but no longer 400+ and much stronger.
I love having energy not being out of breath going up stairs.
I love lifting almost full rack on the weight machine at the gym.
But the one thing nobody told me of losing weight is that it is a forever struggle I thought after 1.5 years it might be second nature, but it is still difficult to say no to some food and stay on track. People ask me all the time how I did it and then seem very disappointed when the answer is kick *kitten* in the gym and watch the portion sizes.
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Another thing nobody told me is how dangerous it is to get healthy.
Hurt my patella tendon in knee on my second 5K I did.
Tore my rotator cuff boxing.
Never seen the doctor so much when I started exercising. But the good does outweigh the bad.17 -
That I now have to move the car seat forward to be more comfortable.14
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I never knew I would need to replace all my underwear. They certainly don't fit like they used to.29
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Er, I'm perimenopausal and had reached that stage where I had a couple of new, thick, dark hairs growing out of my chin. I just realised that in the last couple of months I've had only one appear, and it's less thick and dark than before. I couldn't say for certain if this development is connected to food-related changes I've made (eating less in general, gradually also making different choices about WHAT I'm eating) or if it's just because of some random hormone fluctuation, but I'm certainly happy about it! Definitely would never have predicted that. I didn't know if I should post this here or in the NSV thread!18
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GOT_Obsessed wrote: »I never knew I would need to replace all my underwear. They certainly don't fit like they used to.
I can't wear dresses because my underwear slides off entirely. Will be stocking up on some new ones soon!18 -
Other people have mentioned these here too, but these three things surprised me the most:
Your feet lose weight and you can drop sizes;
Bones! I can feel the SIDE of my shin bone! And the first time i had a massage after losing a lot of weight it felt like they were trying to press my hips through the massage bench;
That no one will believe how you've lost weight. "I just eat less" is apparently completely unbelievable. "I run 10kms a day and eat nothing but pinecones" is apparently far more believable. It's as if everyone is convinced that weight loss is virtually impossible without starving and exercising yourself to death.
Can't agree more. Recently one of my friend commented " You have lost so much weight! Are you eating anything??!!" I decided to take it as compliment. However I am eating everything, even potato chips! Wishing people would understand it's more about consistency...
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