What nobody tells you about losing weight
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skymningen wrote: »Nobody told me that it can be harder to find fitting dresses which flatter your waist if you are a short and skinny but relatively blessed in the bust area. It worked better when I was not annoyed that the dresses matching my bust don't flatter my waist.
Nobody told me I'd no longer be blessed in the bust area...
I feel you. I was telling somebody a while ago that the only thing I miss is my breasts and my face being fuller.5 -
That people will assume you had surgery to do it even if you didn’t. I’ve lost a little over 60 pounds since February and people have suggested I had surgery. I didn’t. It’s been strictly diet and exercise and I have a cheat meal here and there. I still eat what I want to I just count the calories and try to make better decisions. Also they say boobs and butt are usually the first things to go for women. Well my butt is now gone but my boobs not so much. I wish they would go down some but they are being stubborn. How unsupportive people can accidentally be. When I say I can’t eat that or I shouldn’t the majority of people will encourage you to make a bad decision instead of applauding your good choice.
I actually had someone ask if I had scars from the surgery. I said huh, what surgery?8 -
That you can kneel down on the floor without it being extremely painful.
Those extra pounds not pressing down on your knees make a big difference. Getting up from the floor is way easier too now but that's something I expected.
I have not gotten to the point yet. I am afraid that I will not be able to get back up3 -
MrsPinterest34 wrote: »Clothes really are cheaper when you are smaller. Every time I go to the clearance aisle, I find what I'm looking for in my size. In the past when I'm shopping the remaining clothes typically on clearance are either XS,S ( size 2 or 4) or XXL,XL (size 14) or greater, rarely anything in between. I was a medium/large. I recently bought a brand name blazer at Macy's which is currently full price( $139) at other locations and retailers. I got the last small size 4 on clearance for $41.
Also, before I used to be worried about the excessive peeing overnight that comes with weight loss whooshes. Now when I get them once a month after TOM I'm excited and looking forward to my new lower weight in the morning.
I am still plus size, but there is a tremendous difference in price between a 5x and a 1x. I was so happy when I could go to Ross and find tops for $10 and less. I went a little crazy when I first loss some weight. Now I have clothes that are too big since I lost more weight. I have been selling my brand new larger clothes on ebay and giving a lot more away to family and charity.10 -
I need to replace my stretched out belts because I'm on the last notch11
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How much blimmin’ laundry I have to do now. Gym gear, gym towels, extra underwear washes because of changing after gym, aaargh, the washing machine never stops!
Same here, washing machine doesn't stop. Dryer only has a towel as everything else is air dryed due to all the plastic clothes (spandex, dry wick, etc.). Drying with heat will shrink or lower the life expectancy of my cycling and workout clothes.
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MrsPinterest34 wrote: »Clothes really are cheaper when you are smaller. Every time I go to the clearance aisle, I find what I'm looking for in my size. In the past when I'm shopping the remaining clothes typically on clearance are either XS,S ( size 2 or 4) or XXL,XL (size 14) or greater, rarely anything in between. I was a medium/large. I recently bought a brand name blazer at Macy's which is currently full price( $139) at other locations and retailers. I got the last small size 4 on clearance for $41.
Also, before I used to be worried about the excessive peeing overnight that comes with weight loss whooshes. Now when I get them once a month after TOM I'm excited and looking forward to my new lower weight in the morning.
I am still plus size, but there is a tremendous difference in price between a 5x and a 1x. I was so happy when I could go to Ross and find tops for $10 and less. I went a little crazy when I first loss some weight. Now I have clothes that are too big since I lost more weight. I have been selling my brand new larger clothes on ebay and giving a lot more away to family and charity.
someone is going around flagging all your posts and I'm not sure why lol6 -
Weirdest thing happened today. Was out shopping with my daughter, got thristy and wanted an Arizona Ices Tea Zero. So I go looking for them, and had to search...my daughter found it and I asked her if was the Zero kind. I don't know if I was meant to hear the comment, but I over heard two women make a comment: "like she needs the zero calorie one" followed by "thin privilege, must be nice".
I didn't say anything as I was with my daughter, but I was shocked a bit to hear insults regarding my drink choices now that I'm no longer obese. I'm in a size 8 (US), so not exactly emaciated looking.44 -
One of the best feelings for me was getting onto a crowded airplane and realizing that I didn’t have to squeeze myself into one of the seats - I fit! I even had extra room. I didn’t feel like I was spilling over my seat and bothering the people next to me!
Also I can cross my legs now without my foot sticking way out.24 -
That your grandma might go around telling everyone that you're sick because she's used to seeing you at a heavier weight.
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Weirdest thing happened today. Was out shopping with my daughter, got thristy and wanted an Arizona Ices Tea Zero. So I go looking for them, and had to search...my daughter found it and I asked her if was the Zero kind. I don't know if I was meant to hear the comment, but I over heard two women make a comment: "like she needs the zero calorie one" followed by "thin privilege, must be nice".
I didn't say anything as I was with my daughter, but I was shocked a bit to hear insults regarding my drink choices now that I'm no longer obese. I'm in a size 8 (US), so not exactly emaciated looking.
Oh I doubt you'd have been able to win with them, regardless. If you'd still been obese it would have been "Pfft, she's getting the Zero, like she thinks that's gonna help. She's already fat, might as well get the one with the sugar." Or something. That kind always finds *something*.
As for me, I'm not down a lot yet, but I have noticed that I can fit more stuff in the pockets of my cargo trousers. Sometimes I can do without a bag entirely now, as phone, wallet, keys, etc, all fit, as there's less of me taking up the room.30 -
How much blimmin’ laundry I have to do now. Gym gear, gym towels, extra underwear washes because of changing after gym, aaargh, the washing machine never stops!
How can my gym clothes be half the size of my regular clothes (tanks & soccer/futbol shorts), yet take up 90% of the laundry!!!! I also have permanent hangers in my shower as I now wash twice as many bras as before. I swear it looks like a lingerie store on my shower rod.10 -
How much blimmin’ laundry I have to do now. Gym gear, gym towels, extra underwear washes because of changing after gym, aaargh, the washing machine never stops!
How can my gym clothes be half the size of my regular clothes (tanks & soccer/futbol shorts), yet take up 90% of the laundry!!!! I also have permanent hangers in my shower as I now wash twice as many bras as before. I swear it looks like a lingerie store on my shower rod.
Myself and the GF live by ourselves in an apartment which has a main bathroom and an en-suite one. The main bathroom has 2 extra hanging rails and large clothes airer and all spare coat hangers. Literally gets used for nothing more than drying clothes! And it's always always full!4 -
Right!?! I never dreamed I’d have sport bras hanging in my bathroom!How much blimmin’ laundry I have to do now. Gym gear, gym towels, extra underwear washes because of changing after gym, aaargh, the washing machine never stops!
How can my gym clothes be half the size of my regular clothes (tanks & soccer/futbol shorts), yet take up 90% of the laundry!!!! I also have permanent hangers in my shower as I now wash twice as many bras as before. I swear it looks like a lingerie store on my shower rod.
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You realize that cycling up a 10% gradient is a lot easier and effortless after losing weight.10
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workinonit1956 wrote: »
Right!?! I never dreamed I’d have sport bras hanging in my bathroom!How much blimmin’ laundry I have to do now. Gym gear, gym towels, extra underwear washes because of changing after gym, aaargh, the washing machine never stops!
How can my gym clothes be half the size of my regular clothes (tanks & soccer/futbol shorts), yet take up 90% of the laundry!!!! I also have permanent hangers in my shower as I now wash twice as many bras as before. I swear it looks like a lingerie store on my shower rod.
I have totally seen an increase to my water bill. Between all the extra loads of laundry, the extra showers from going to the gym and running my dishwasher more because of my extra lunch containers. I don't care, I will pay more for the water. I feel great.17 -
My poor air conditioner - I just can't seem to get comfortable! I bump it up one degree, it's too hot when I get back from the gym. I bump it down one degree, it's too cold. On average, though, I'm noticing a difference in my apt. temp. Last year, I had a couple of days when I dipped out of the 70's and to 68. This year, the battle is between 76 and 78.8
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My poor air conditioner - I just can't seem to get comfortable! I bump it up one degree, it's too hot when I get back from the gym. I bump it down one degree, it's too cold. On average, though, I'm noticing a difference in my apt. temp. Last year, I had a couple of days when I dipped out of the 70's and to 68. This year, the battle is between 76 and 78.
Same here with the temperature - last year, we kept the house at 70-72, this year, I'm more comfortable at 76-78; however, my wife still wants it around 70, then puts on socks and a blanket because she's cold!5 -
Weirdest thing happened today. Was out shopping with my daughter, got thristy and wanted an Arizona Ices Tea Zero. So I go looking for them, and had to search...my daughter found it and I asked her if was the Zero kind. I don't know if I was meant to hear the comment, but I over heard two women make a comment: "like she needs the zero calorie one" followed by "thin privilege, must be nice".
I didn't say anything as I was with my daughter, but I was shocked a bit to hear insults regarding my drink choices now that I'm no longer obese. I'm in a size 8 (US), so not exactly emaciated looking.
Says more about them than about you.
It wouldn't *possibly* be that you're a size 8 because you aren't drinking 160+ extra calories of sugary drink?8 -
That sometimes I get a little vain. I realize that I now wear clothes to show off my butt, back, and shoulders instead of wearing clothes to hide myself.
My wardrobe has also gotten a lot more colorful instead of my nearly all black attire that was my staple when I was obese.
Yes! I want my shoulders showing at all times!5
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