What nobody tells you about losing weight
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azironasun wrote: »Finkelstien wrote: »That i am constantly flashing my boobs when i sit down. I have yet to buy new shirts because i Always think my old clothing fits well. But when i sit every v-neck hangs open because i have lost weight.
I can't tell. Are you bragging or complaining? lol
haha i missed this. Absolutely complaining. It is not a good thing4 -
I didn't realize that you can get pins & needles more easily with less fat to cushion your blood vessels. It happens way more when sitting or sleeping, or even just leaning on my elbow funny.4
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Thank you for replying ........ a year huh ? Something else they never told me!I think swimming is the best exercise for overall body toning loose skin. I suspect slow working the subcutaneous muscles evenly helps and I’m definitely slow putting in time over speed lol.
I love to swim and had fully intended to do more as summer approaches, but no way in hell am I going out on a beach in public or a pool for that matter like this .................... I cannot even wear sleeveless clothes or short skirts, in fact I have to cover up more now than I did when I was carrying the weight.
I hear that - but - there is hope. I got some swim leggings and a swim-shirt.... I wear those. Google swim leggings...
Good Luck!14 -
Thank you for replying ........ a year huh ? Something else they never told me!I think swimming is the best exercise for overall body toning loose skin. I suspect slow working the subcutaneous muscles evenly helps and I’m definitely slow putting in time over speed lol.
I love to swim and had fully intended to do more as summer approaches, but no way in hell am I going out on a beach in public or a pool for that matter like this .................... I cannot even wear sleeveless clothes or short skirts, in fact I have to cover up more now than I did when I was carrying the weight.
I hear that - but - there is hope. I got some swim leggings and a swim-shirt.... I wear those. Google swim leggings...
Good Luck!
Had no idea those existed (swim leggings). Checking them out. The things you learn on MFP!
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MissMaggieMuffin wrote: »
Thank you for replying ........ a year huh ? Something else they never told me!I think swimming is the best exercise for overall body toning loose skin. I suspect slow working the subcutaneous muscles evenly helps and I’m definitely slow putting in time over speed lol.
I love to swim and had fully intended to do more as summer approaches, but no way in hell am I going out on a beach in public or a pool for that matter like this .................... I cannot even wear sleeveless clothes or short skirts, in fact I have to cover up more now than I did when I was carrying the weight.
I hear that - but - there is hope. I got some swim leggings and a swim-shirt.... I wear those. Google swim leggings...
Good Luck!
Had no idea those existed (swim leggings). Checking them out. The things you learn on MFP!
They have swim everything. A lot of ladies cover up completely for religious reasons.8 -
MissMaggieMuffin wrote: »
Thank you for replying ........ a year huh ? Something else they never told me!I think swimming is the best exercise for overall body toning loose skin. I suspect slow working the subcutaneous muscles evenly helps and I’m definitely slow putting in time over speed lol.
I love to swim and had fully intended to do more as summer approaches, but no way in hell am I going out on a beach in public or a pool for that matter like this .................... I cannot even wear sleeveless clothes or short skirts, in fact I have to cover up more now than I did when I was carrying the weight.
I hear that - but - there is hope. I got some swim leggings and a swim-shirt.... I wear those. Google swim leggings...
Good Luck!
Had no idea those existed (swim leggings). Checking them out. The things you learn on MFP!
They have swim everything. A lot of ladies cover up completely for religious reasons.
Or for sun protection. As a redhead, I can't wear a typical swimsuit without becoming a crispy critter. I like the Modest Sea brand. My suit is like a minidress with leggings.8 -
You may end up hitting a size quicker than expected. Not sure why but I'm almost ready to go down to size 8 in jeans which I haven't been in for about 20 years and 35 lbs ago. It's really throwing me off because I expected once I lost this weight I would be about a size 8 and a M top, but it seems like its going to be less than that at this point- but again who knows really, I'm not complaining
That's what I thought, size 8. But I got down to size 4. I am not complaining, I love it but it was unexpected.
Also, sad to say, expect people wanting you to fail. The same thing happened when I quit smoking almost 10 years ago. Lots of people wanting you to have "just one", "are you sure?" and stuff like that.
All the clothes, underwear, bras had to go, everything was falling off (I was sz 12 before losing).
Shoes flipped and flopped.
And you really have to work hard on your calories all the time. I let loose and gained 13 lbs, even though I exercise 5-6 times a week and walk everywhere.
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I didn't realize that I would be so cold.. all.. the.. time.. I constantly have my heater on under my desk and people complain as soon as they come in my office that it's too hot. And even though it's Spring, I'm still using my car heater and seat heaters. I can not get warm!17
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babyphoenix wrote: »MissMaggieMuffin wrote: »
Thank you for replying ........ a year huh ? Something else they never told me!I think swimming is the best exercise for overall body toning loose skin. I suspect slow working the subcutaneous muscles evenly helps and I’m definitely slow putting in time over speed lol.
I love to swim and had fully intended to do more as summer approaches, but no way in hell am I going out on a beach in public or a pool for that matter like this .................... I cannot even wear sleeveless clothes or short skirts, in fact I have to cover up more now than I did when I was carrying the weight.
I hear that - but - there is hope. I got some swim leggings and a swim-shirt.... I wear those. Google swim leggings...
Good Luck!
Had no idea those existed (swim leggings). Checking them out. The things you learn on MFP!
They have swim everything. A lot of ladies cover up completely for religious reasons.
Or for sun protection. As a redhead, I can't wear a typical swimsuit without becoming a crispy critter. I like the Modest Sea brand. My suit is like a minidress with leggings.
I feel you. I don't actually like summer for that reason. I tend to do a pretty good impression of a mozzarella-tomato salad...
Never considered getting myself swim leggings though.
I'll be off to the stores if anyone asks
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It's the negativity/jealousy/sabotage attempts from others that always gets me.
Without fail, every time I have been in a period of weight loss, there has been someone who tries to offer me loads of treats all of a sudden, or tells me I don't need to lose weight, I'm getting too skinny etc etc. I've only just moved from obese BMI to overweight BMI, I am in no danger of getting too skinny anytime soon!!
Comes from a range of sexes, and sizes too, so I can't even say it's just one set group of people that do it.25 -
I can put my keys in the front pocket of my jeans without it looking like I've tried to stuff a watermelon in a sandwich baggie. And they're easy to get back out!26
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I am finding that I have pretty much lost most of the fat in my booty - and now it hurts to sit. Think I might need to start carrying a pillow.
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How exciting it is to get your lab reports and vitals back:
when your BMI gets closer to the normal range
when your good cholesterol goes up and the bad cholesterol goes down
how much easier a workout is to complete without the weight you had when you began
It's kinda getting a report card that is something to show how hard you have worked and that you can have control over those things.23 -
Ive lost 166 lbs. I look like a Sharpei.
Lost mega weight previously, only to regain.... but this is first time skin elasticity didnt return. Aging plays some cruel jokes.
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Went to look at SeaModest brands swimwear.
Thank you for that recommend!
Some amazing cute items!babyphoenix said-
Or for sun protection. As a redhead, I can't wear a typical swimsuit without becoming a crispy critter. I like the Modest Sea brand. My suit is like a minidress with leggings.
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harrietmaley wrote: »I keep hearing 'Have you've gotten taller?' - I mean I'm pretty sure I stopped growing years ago! Does anyone else find this?
There’s a tiny, elderly woman at the Y who tells me I’m growing every time I see her. I’m 5’10” and 47 y.o.
Your posture has probably improved.6 -
I have nobely knees and elbows! I can actually feel the bones there :-D7
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So I have been trying to lose weight for a really long time.... like really long. I am 5'5 and in September 2017 I weighed 187 and right before the holidays I weighed 167 and went home for break. My family told me how great I looked and I used it as an excuse to quit/ take a break instead of using it as motivation to continue. I finally weighed myself again at the beginning of March and weighed 176 and I was so upset with myself. I have done this in the past as well so sometimes I wished people didn't say anything because it is too tempting to want to stop.18
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