What nobody tells you about losing weight
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CarvedTones wrote: »When you get to maintenance, you will start admitting that some of the swaps really aren't as good as you convinced yourself they were on the way down. Spaghetti squash is a poor pasta substitute. It's an okay side dish. Halo Top isn't as good as ice cream. Omelettes taste better with the egg yolks. You've been ignoring the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners, but it's still there (if you are a soda drinker, you really can't make the switch to full sugar at maintenance unless you only drink a couple a day though). I like dark meat poultry better than breast meat.
There are exceptions - I still like almond milk better than regular milk, especially on cereal. I don't eat mammals, so poultry and fish are still on my plate instead of beef and pork. Xtreme Wellness high fiber 50 calorie wraps are my favorite wrap.
I agree with this. I am not at maintenance, but have decided working on portion control instead of eating the substitutes that don't satisfy my cravings. The Halo Top just doesn't really satisfy the ice cream craving, it did for about 4-5 pints of it, then I realized it wasn't good. Mostly a texture thing. Cauliflower rice is ok, but if I want chicken fried rice, it just doesn't cut it. I can do the cauliflower rice as a side dish though.7 -
How little it can take to fall into old habits again. I've put on about 5 lbs since the beginning of June because I'm not tracking my food or being as diligent about what I'm eating. I still have a goal for the end of summer but it's actually been nice to have less focus and relax a little - not without the fear of it snowballing though so I'm monitoring weight closely..17
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When you drop sizes it's hard to believe it's real. Those size 4's I tried on last week? Nope, not a fluke in manufacturing. I've tried on 3 more pairs at 3 different stores. Turns out I'm really a size 4! I've done this with dresses and other things too. It takes 3-4 different stores and brands before I believe it to be true.
And now for an off the track, but kind of still on subject thing...
What I call the "forearm hack" is proving to be true as I lose weight too.
An Explanation: To see if a pair of pants are going to be worth trying on, instead of putting it in front of yourself and wrapping around your hips ; You make a fist with the dominant hand, and place your forearm and elbow into the waistline. If it fits your arm, it should fit your waist. I had a coworker show me this one time. I thought it was bull crap at first, but lo and behold it has held true since I first tried it for myself years ago. Even as I have dropped sizes. Even as I have been the same weight but a bigger size. Apparently, your forearm and elbow carry the same body fat percentage as your hips?? Has anyone else tried this I wonder?? I have always wondered if it's one of those weird universal wierd body things, or if it works for some but not all.20 -
I'm 1/2 way to and 60 # over my goal.
What they don't tell you is that you'll have to do this diet / exercise thing for the rest of your life.14 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »When you drop sizes it's hard to believe it's real. Those size 4's I tried on last week? Nope, not a fluke in manufacturing. I've tried on 3 more pairs at 3 different stores. Turns out I'm really a size 4! I've done this with dresses and other things too. It takes 3-4 different stores and brands before I believe it to be true.
And now for an off the track, but kind of still on subject thing...
What I call the "forearm hack" is proving to be true as I lose weight too.
An Explanation: To see if a pair of pants are going to be worth trying on, instead of putting it in front of yourself and wrapping around your hips ; You make a fist with the dominant hand, and place your forearm and elbow into the waistline. If it fits your arm, it should fit your waist. I had a coworker show me this one time. I thought it was bull crap at first, but lo and behold it has held true since I first tried it for myself years ago. Even as I have dropped sizes. Even as I have been the same weight but a bigger size. Apparently, your forearm and elbow carry the same body fat percentage as your hips?? Has anyone else tried this I wonder?? I have always wondered if it's one of those weird universal wierd body things, or if it works for some but not all.
I don't think the fitting room attendant was thrilled at the sheer number of shorts I was trying on. I don't know what my size is so first is was trying on 28-30's in womens. Then started in at the 8's of womens and went down to the 4's but couldn't find a style I liked. Finally went to the juniors and thought the size 7's looked pretty small so I started with 11's but ended up buying a size 7 junior pair of shorts after trying on about 25+ pairs.
I will have to try the forearm trick and hope it will save me time short shopping. I would like a pair of white shorts but I'm worn out shopping wise from sunday's marathon12 -
livenfree45 wrote: »
I'm not horribly overweight and I've been below my goal weight before and I still sweat my butt off all the time. I think some people are just sweaty, regardless of weight.7 -
I've been losing slowly with lifestyle changes like not eating after 7:00 and avoiding junk food and many other lifestyle changes. It's okay that it's slowgoing, as long as I stay CONSISTENT with logging and daily goals. Thanks for the thread11
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@RadishEater You'll have to tell me if it works for you! I'm genuinly curious. And also, congrats on the new size 7 pants! And, I feel your pain. No longer can I just grab something off the rack and take it home. I have to try on EVERYTHING. And I hate trying stuff on. It's time consuming and inconvenient.8
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I’ve had to buy a new mattress because the springs keep digging in to my hip bones and ribs!16
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OHammykins wrote: »You might become obsessed with looking at yourself in the mirror trying to see progress!
This summer I'm in sleeveless tops for the first time in years and I love glancing at my arms in the mirror to see how they're changing!
So....have you publicly grabbed your own butt in public and have approved of it yet. I have.
Actually yes!! I was hill walking at the weekend and kept grabbing by bum because it wasn't jiggling the way it used to! haha!9 -
I hope that what I say makes sense!
I got a terrible sunburn and I feel...puffy? Like, even 15 pounds ago if I got this bad (or worse) of a sunburn it hurt, yes, but I didn't feel swollen or anything. I may just be having a fat bloaty few days, but only the sunburned parts of my body are affected.
Anyone else, or am I crazy?6 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »When you drop sizes it's hard to believe it's real. Those size 4's I tried on last week? Nope, not a fluke in manufacturing. I've tried on 3 more pairs at 3 different stores. Turns out I'm really a size 4! I've done this with dresses and other things too. It takes 3-4 different stores and brands before I believe it to be true.
And now for an off the track, but kind of still on subject thing...
What I call the "forearm hack" is proving to be true as I lose weight too.
An Explanation: To see if a pair of pants are going to be worth trying on, instead of putting it in front of yourself and wrapping around your hips ; You make a fist with the dominant hand, and place your forearm and elbow into the waistline. If it fits your arm, it should fit your waist. I had a coworker show me this one time. I thought it was bull crap at first, but lo and behold it has held true since I first tried it for myself years ago. Even as I have dropped sizes. Even as I have been the same weight but a bigger size. Apparently, your forearm and elbow carry the same body fat percentage as your hips?? Has anyone else tried this I wonder?? I have always wondered if it's one of those weird universal wierd body things, or if it works for some but not all.
Not Universal, unfortunately. Way off for my pants. That is far too big for my waist and too tight ( even for stretch material) for my hips.6 -
mrschwarten wrote: »I hope that what I say makes sense!
I got a terrible sunburn and I feel...puffy? Like, even 15 pounds ago if I got this bad (or worse) of a sunburn it hurt, yes, but I didn't feel swollen or anything. I may just be having a fat bloaty few days, but only the sunburned parts of my body are affected.
Anyone else, or am I crazy?
Sunburn causes water retention.9 -
Oh my goodness of course!! Thanks, @quiksylver296 !1
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becca_rup23 wrote: »How little it can take to fall into old habits again. I've put on about 5 lbs since the beginning of June because I'm not tracking my food or being as diligent about what I'm eating. I still have a goal for the end of summer but it's actually been nice to have less focus and relax a little - not without the fear of it snowballing though so I'm monitoring weight closely..
With all due respect, pretty much everyone in the maintenance forum told me that. 4 months since hitting goal and I am still a diligent tracker and still below goal. Your experience is what what happened to me in the past but I didn't nip in the bud. Good on you for staying on top of it by monitoring weight closely.9 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »When you drop sizes it's hard to believe it's real. Those size 4's I tried on last week? Nope, not a fluke in manufacturing. I've tried on 3 more pairs at 3 different stores. Turns out I'm really a size 4! I've done this with dresses and other things too. It takes 3-4 different stores and brands before I believe it to be true.
And now for an off the track, but kind of still on subject thing...
What I call the "forearm hack" is proving to be true as I lose weight too.
An Explanation: To see if a pair of pants are going to be worth trying on, instead of putting it in front of yourself and wrapping around your hips ; You make a fist with the dominant hand, and place your forearm and elbow into the waistline. If it fits your arm, it should fit your waist. I had a coworker show me this one time. I thought it was bull crap at first, but lo and behold it has held true since I first tried it for myself years ago. Even as I have dropped sizes. Even as I have been the same weight but a bigger size. Apparently, your forearm and elbow carry the same body fat percentage as your hips?? Has anyone else tried this I wonder?? I have always wondered if it's one of those weird universal wierd body things, or if it works for some but not all.
Not Universal, unfortunately. Way off for my pants. That is far too big for my waist and too tight ( even for stretch material) for my hips.
Try on JLo brand. I'm Latina and have the same issue - itty bitty waist, big butt. They are cut for more room on the butt and a narrower waist (I can usually find them at Kohl's so they are not expensive). Also, I reaort to a size up in "midrise" that tend to sit on my hips.6 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »When you drop sizes it's hard to believe it's real. Those size 4's I tried on last week? Nope, not a fluke in manufacturing. I've tried on 3 more pairs at 3 different stores. Turns out I'm really a size 4! I've done this with dresses and other things too. It takes 3-4 different stores and brands before I believe it to be true.
And now for an off the track, but kind of still on subject thing...
What I call the "forearm hack" is proving to be true as I lose weight too.
An Explanation: To see if a pair of pants are going to be worth trying on, instead of putting it in front of yourself and wrapping around your hips ; You make a fist with the dominant hand, and place your forearm and elbow into the waistline. If it fits your arm, it should fit your waist. I had a coworker show me this one time. I thought it was bull crap at first, but lo and behold it has held true since I first tried it for myself years ago. Even as I have dropped sizes. Even as I have been the same weight but a bigger size. Apparently, your forearm and elbow carry the same body fat percentage as your hips?? Has anyone else tried this I wonder?? I have always wondered if it's one of those weird universal wierd body things, or if it works for some but not all.
The forearm hack does not work for me. But if I open my fist and stick out my fingers it is a match though.3 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »When you drop sizes it's hard to believe it's real. Those size 4's I tried on last week? Nope, not a fluke in manufacturing. I've tried on 3 more pairs at 3 different stores. Turns out I'm really a size 4! I've done this with dresses and other things too. It takes 3-4 different stores and brands before I believe it to be true.
And now for an off the track, but kind of still on subject thing...
What I call the "forearm hack" is proving to be true as I lose weight too.
An Explanation: To see if a pair of pants are going to be worth trying on, instead of putting it in front of yourself and wrapping around your hips ; You make a fist with the dominant hand, and place your forearm and elbow into the waistline. If it fits your arm, it should fit your waist. I had a coworker show me this one time. I thought it was bull crap at first, but lo and behold it has held true since I first tried it for myself years ago. Even as I have dropped sizes. Even as I have been the same weight but a bigger size. Apparently, your forearm and elbow carry the same body fat percentage as your hips?? Has anyone else tried this I wonder?? I have always wondered if it's one of those weird universal wierd body things, or if it works for some but not all.
Not Universal, unfortunately. Way off for my pants. That is far too big for my waist and too tight ( even for stretch material) for my hips.
Try on JLo brand. I'm Latina and have the same issue - itty bitty waist, big butt. They are cut for more room on the butt and a narrower waist (I can usually find them at Kohl's so they are not expensive). Also, I reaort to a size up in "midrise" that tend to sit on my hips.
Is the fist going in the waist line or just forear to elbow? Also I feel like there would be a different between high rise, mid rise and low rise too.2 -
I have these stretchy shorts I wear under skirts and dresses to prevent chub rub, creeps and wardrobe malfunctions. Of those three, chub rub is thankfully the most pressing issue. Lately, the shorts have been riding up because my thighs are smaller, and the shorts themselves are now starting to contribute to chub rub. Might be time for some smaller shorts.
Where did you get these shorts?? I'd love to wear more dresses but the chub rub is real!!0 -
OHammykins wrote: »I have these stretchy shorts I wear under skirts and dresses to prevent chub rub, creeps and wardrobe malfunctions. Of those three, chub rub is thankfully the most pressing issue. Lately, the shorts have been riding up because my thighs are smaller, and the shorts themselves are now starting to contribute to chub rub. Might be time for some smaller shorts.
Where did you get these shorts?? I'd love to wear more dresses but the chub rub is real!!
Bicycle shorts from Walmart have been helpful for me in this situation when my thighs were bigger. They tend to stay in place and not rise up. And yeah, the chub rub sucks!2
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