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 -
I don’t get manicures often, but I have noticed that when I do, they don’t last as long now, because when I am eating healthier, my nails grow much faster! They get longer too, because they are stronger.5
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Sp8zmanSpiff wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »
It bugs me more that I can find more clothes in my old sizes (3XL) than I can in L. Especially when I see sale items. All the L's are gone but loads of 2XL or 3XL.
Yeah, same at the thrift shops. We are now all in competition with the most popular sizes. Where there were many pairs of size 40, 38, 36 inch waist jeans, there are few 34 inch waist jeans. When we go looking for teenager sized clothes... Good Luck!
I am down to where "real" 32s kind of fit but vanity size 32s are too big. 32 is the smallest size you will find large numbers of new or used and a significant number of them are vanity sized. For some reason, 30 is where they seem to decide that you have pencil thin legs. Mine are pretty muscular. Most 30" pants/shorts aren't cut right for me; the waist fits and I can button them, but they are often too tight in the legs or crotch or both.
Making a more general point of Something no one told me is that losing from being bigger would leave me shaped differently from most people who are that size by a more natural progression. I don't look like a circus freak or anything, but very few pants fit perfectly.11 -
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.
LOL - you've lost your insulation and need a higher R-value.2 -
That my Adam's Apple would become a lot more prominent.8
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I used to love going out to eat. It was truly a hobby. If we were going to a new city I would research new restaurants for days in excitement and have to plan the perfect place or places to eat and entrees to order.
Fast forward to present day and now eating out is such a chore. I don't enjoy the way I feel after consuming food that is cooked in a restaurant, even when I try to make healthy choices. I just feel bad, my stomach doesn't tolerate it anymore. Not too mention the excess calories. I no longer enjoy over indulging myself.
Somewhere along this journey my view toward food has changed. I have realized that food is a fuel, rather than just a pleasure. I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but I am so grateful that it did. It makes this journey so much easier. Now, fingers crossed that things continue to be this easy and I don't slip back into my old ways. ☺28 -
That within 5 years only 5% can maintain a major weight releasing. When all of the hard work is done and you're at your optimum setpoint, that's when the real work begins. The body can fight against you like a wildcat, trying to help you eat it all back in a fraction of the time. It usually takes at least a year and up to 3 years before the body settles into that setpoint and stops fighting so hard against you. Don't let your guard down or coast on your laurels. Maintenance is everything until you remain at your body's natural balance.46
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sensintaffy wrote: »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.
.....and to top it off the seats are going smaller too! Good time to lose the weight If you dont want to go thru the indignity of not fitting in the seats! I am so glad so as to fly international in september
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kenyonhaff wrote: »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?
That it does. There are people that are going to find something to complain about regarding other people.
Also...yep, that whole not drinking 500 extra calories a day and eating in a calorie deficit is absolutely not related to my (slowly shrinking) size. Must be "privilege".... Sheesh9 -
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.
I don't know about that, if it wasn't for my daughter being there, I would have completely went off on them. I do carry my before picture on my phone. And, I am not at all polite, civil, nor care about anyone's feeling when someone decides to insult me, I have been told on many occasions that I can be downright cruel.
Congratulations on your increasingly baggy cargos! Just think, all that extra stuff you can fit into your pockets, used to be you.10 -
I've been maintaining at 175-180 lbs for almost 3 years now, but what I didn't realize is how much my body would change -- and continue to change -- with exercise. This is mostly a good thing, although I had kind of hoped that after buying and then discarding three progressively smaller wardrobes I could stop for a while ..25
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