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What nobody tells you about losing weight
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-Some families/friends hate when we loose weight because they can't tell us how 'fat' we are everytime we meet.
-im not afraid to wear swim suit anymore
-i'm not sleepy all day again and feel healthier
- can't believe slimmer than before i had kids
- see old clothes and be proud of what you achieve
- Want to keep the healthy habits forever!!!20 -
My glasses got too big for my face. Or rather my face got too small for my glasses :laugh:13
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I just had to order new prescription sunglasses because of this!
Could not work out why they wouldn't stay on my face, then had a moment of clarity, I'm almost 3 stone smaller than when I bought the old ones. Annoying and cool...this weight loss business is proving expensive.12 -
That you will get bored of people commenting on your weight loss (in a good way). Especially when you still have some ways to go.7
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That the devil on your shoulder is still active even after 1 year and 20 days of logging everything and eating in your calorie amount! That damn devil had my poor angel bound and gagged last night.... I binged on all my old vices last night watching TV like i had never lost a beat. JUNK FOOD.... ughh.
It is only one night, it will not ruin all my success, i will fight the urge to do it again.
Onward and upward.47 -
Swimming pool observations - I hadn't been swimming since before losing over 120 pounds. This summer I got up the nerve to give it another go. Here are some thing I discovered.
I no longer float. I used to love being boyant but now I have to kick lightly to stay afloat.
Bathing suits can be too big and flap around if you try to get away with an old one.
Loose skin looks and feels very odd in the water.
Swimming is much less tiring.
I don't worry about being swathed in towels before and after getting in (excess skin notwithstanding).
Boy water can feel cold! I used to feel very pleased with myself when I could plunge into the coldest of pools. Now I have to steel myself.
Swimming still makes me ravenously hungry so I like to plan a nice snack and hot tea afterwards.30 -
I was sitting across church from my son (13 yr) and noticed what a handsome young man he was becoming. After the past six months of a family-wide change in eating habits, my son has lost 15lbs, my husband lost 30lbs and I am at a 60 lb deficit. Here’s the thing, if you are noticing an expansion in your family’s waistline and you do the grocery shopping, YOU are the driver of this bus! That is wonderful news, and a great responsibility. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows, you will get flack for the lack of cupcakes and doritos in the house, but eventually, EVERYONE will be happier. This is a lifelong journey, but I am so glad we made this turn. Thanks for your support on this site, it has been a blessing.86
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Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development.20
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CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development.
While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror? 12 -
motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
Remember vision is NOT a true physiological event but a psychological event. Vision is a mental thing. As our minds change THEN it is possible see and accept our physical changes.
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4348490/
It took a semester long class for me to accept vision was not like a camera at all.11 -
I will look at my reflection from the neck down sometimes and imagine I’m looking at someone else to get perspective.8
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motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have lost a lot, but my eyes still go to the areas I see as needing improvement 7 -
My feet are cold! I’m not a fan of shoes and spend most of the summer in flip flops, barefoot at home. I have had trouble falling asleep at night because my feet are so cold. (Used to be a one-leg-out-of-the-blankets sleeper—not so much anymore.)8
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motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have made it far enough to love the camera, and profiles the most. That's absolutely vanity but after years of trying to make sure I am facing the camera and sucking my gut in, to have candid profiles actually look good is a really great feeling.
Note to self; need to get some properly sized gym shorts.
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CarvedTones wrote: »motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have made it far enough to love the camera, and profiles the most. That's absolutely vanity but after years of trying to make sure I am facing the camera and sucking my gut in, to have candid profiles actually look good is a really great feeling.
Note to self; need to get some properly sized gym shorts.
That IS a great feeling and one I hope to one day feel for myself! The hubs is going to take me to try out Stand Up Paddleboarding (it made me think of all the posts I see you making!) once I get through the Work Gauntlet of Suckage Hours! I hope I like it. We have lots of pretty places to see on the ocean!
Congrats on reaching such a milestone!9 -
I lost "the hump" on the back of my neck - you guys know what I'm talking about?42
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I realized I had been subconsciously "sucking it in" for as long as I can remember to hide my gut more. And im beginning to think its been the cause of not so optimal breathing, pooping, peeing, digesting... lol i never let my body just be relaxed, because I was in a constant state of insecurity.
Also maybe TMI lol, but it made me laugh! Nobody tells you your body will start to clap on itself. Like since your fat is getting smaller and more jiggly it claps lol. Like the arm pit area most commonly. I chuckled when I stepped to the side really fast and my little punching bag slammed into the side of my leg making a thwack sound. Thats one way to know youre getting smaller!20 -
I realized I had been subconsciously "sucking it in" for as long as I can remember to hide my gut more. And im beginning to think its been the cause of not so optimal breathing, pooping, peeing, digesting... lol i never let my body just be relaxed, because I was in a constant state of insecurity.
Also maybe TMI lol, but it made me laugh! Nobody tells you your body will start to clap on itself. Like since your fat is getting smaller and more jiggly it claps lol. Like the arm pit area most commonly. I chuckled when I stepped to the side really fast and my little punching bag slammed into the side of my leg making a thwack sound. Thats one way to know youre getting smaller!
This made me laugh out loud because it happens to me too. Sometimes in a quiet yoga class. Very disconcerting.9 -
dhiammarath wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have made it far enough to love the camera, and profiles the most. That's absolutely vanity but after years of trying to make sure I am facing the camera and sucking my gut in, to have candid profiles actually look good is a really great feeling.
Note to self; need to get some properly sized gym shorts.
That IS a great feeling and one I hope to one day feel for myself! The hubs is going to take me to try out Stand Up Paddleboarding (it made me think of all the posts I see you making!) once I get through the Work Gauntlet of Suckage Hours! I hope I like it. We have lots of pretty places to see on the ocean!
Congrats on reaching such a milestone!
Thanks!
It is very likely that you will like SUP. I have been to a few group paddles where there were rental boards available because a lot of people were first timers and they pretty much always are excited about doing it more and asking for recommendations and costs for their own equipment. I really haven't seen anyone try it and hate it.2 -
CarvedTones wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have made it far enough to love the camera, and profiles the most. That's absolutely vanity but after years of trying to make sure I am facing the camera and sucking my gut in, to have candid profiles actually look good is a really great feeling.
Note to self; need to get some properly sized gym shorts.
That IS a great feeling and one I hope to one day feel for myself! The hubs is going to take me to try out Stand Up Paddleboarding (it made me think of all the posts I see you making!) once I get through the Work Gauntlet of Suckage Hours! I hope I like it. We have lots of pretty places to see on the ocean!
Congrats on reaching such a milestone!
Thanks!
It is very likely that you will like SUP. I have been to a few group paddles where there were rental boards available because a lot of people were first timers and they pretty much always are excited about doing it more and asking for recommendations and costs for their own equipment. I really haven't seen anyone try it and hate it.
I'm really not a fan of SUP. I wouldn't say I hate any activity because I guess I'm a pretty positive person who will try nearly anything once; but, I will be very happy in my life if no one ever wants to do it again with me. I definitely will never seek it out on my own and will always choose kayaking over SUP.
I thought the paddle was obnoxious and I'm not a fan of standing for long periods of time. I'd rather sit or give me a pool noodle and I'd happily kick my way through the water.6 -
CarvedTones wrote: »motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have made it far enough to love the camera, and profiles the most. That's absolutely vanity but after years of trying to make sure I am facing the camera and sucking my gut in, to have candid profiles actually look good is a really great feeling.
Note to self; need to get some properly sized gym shorts.
@CarvedTones
Academy is currently having a back-to-school sale on gym clothes. I just picked up 2 new pairs of futbol shorts for $12 a piece (Adidas brand), normal price is $24 each.3 -
RadishEater wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »motivatedmartha wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »Sometimes I catch myself doing the vain swaggering and posturing that used to annoy me when I saw others do it. Sometimes I have to exercise a little control to just be proud but not vain. Having said that, i think it is harmless and maybe even good (for my confidence) to admire myself in the mirror fists on hips doing the Superman pose or flexing to check muscle development. While I have avoided Superwoman stances - I am trying to learn to be more comfortable with my reflection in the mirror. I am getting better and do spend more in time in front of one, although can still be a bit bleurgh when I catch sight of my profile in a shop window! Photgraphs are a whole other ball game - my hatred of the camera is as passionate as ever. Photographs still make me feel huge even though I am quite close to my first goal now. Why do photgraphs make me feel so much bigger than what I see in the mirror?
I have made it far enough to love the camera, and profiles the most. That's absolutely vanity but after years of trying to make sure I am facing the camera and sucking my gut in, to have candid profiles actually look good is a really great feeling.
Note to self; need to get some properly sized gym shorts.
That IS a great feeling and one I hope to one day feel for myself! The hubs is going to take me to try out Stand Up Paddleboarding (it made me think of all the posts I see you making!) once I get through the Work Gauntlet of Suckage Hours! I hope I like it. We have lots of pretty places to see on the ocean!
Congrats on reaching such a milestone!
Thanks!
It is very likely that you will like SUP. I have been to a few group paddles where there were rental boards available because a lot of people were first timers and they pretty much always are excited about doing it more and asking for recommendations and costs for their own equipment. I really haven't seen anyone try it and hate it.
I'm really not a fan of SUP. I wouldn't say I hate any activity because I guess I'm a pretty positive person who will try nearly anything once; but, I will be very happy in my life if no one ever wants to do it again with me. I definitely will never seek it out on my own and will always choose kayaking over SUP.
I thought the paddle was obnoxious and I'm not a fan of standing for long periods of time. I'd rather sit or give me a pool noodle and I'd happily kick my way through the water.
I still show my kayak some love every now and then, especially since it has gotten faster and more maneuverable in the last year. Weird, huh? 8 -
- how unkind some family and friends can be in the face of your success
- how much nicer shop clerks are to skinny customers than fat ones
- how you can lose 80 lbs and then run a marathon, climb mountains, bike a few centuries, bike the coast of an entire island nation in 7 days and still feel like it's not enough
- how unkind some family and friends can be when you've regained some of your weight loss back43 -
itsmeagain2016 wrote: »- how you can lose 80 lbs and then run a marathon, climb mountains, bike a few centuries, bike the coast of an entire island nation in 7 days and still feel like it's not enough.
That’s exactly what I’m really aiming for. Which island nation did you cycle around? That sounds fantastic.
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itsmeagain2016 wrote: »- how unkind some family and friends can be in the face of your success
- how much nicer shop clerks are to skinny customers than fat ones
- how you can lose 80 lbs and then run a marathon, climb mountains, bike a few centuries, bike the coast of an entire island nation in 7 days and still feel like it's not enough
- how unkind some family and friends can be when you've regained some of your weight loss back
Just wow.
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That months into maintenance you can suddenly get binge urges and feel really hungry without having changed your diet. You may not ever be able to let your guard down.24
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CarvedTones wrote: »That months into maintenance you can suddenly get binge urges and feel really hungry without having changed your diet. You may not ever be able to let your guard down.
I love eating the same food over and over again (it is a weird habit). I did the same exercise set as last Friday and so far have eaten the same breakfast and lunch as last Friday but I am wondering how my afternoon snack is going to last me till dinner, whereas last friday I was fine! It has been a hungry week.9 -
I realized I had been subconsciously "sucking it in" for as long as I can remember to hide my gut more. And im beginning to think its been the cause of not so optimal breathing, pooping, peeing, digesting... lol i never let my body just be relaxed, because I was in a constant state of insecurity.
Also maybe TMI lol, but it made me laugh! Nobody tells you your body will start to clap on itself. Like since your fat is getting smaller and more jiggly it claps lol. Like the arm pit area most commonly. I chuckled when I stepped to the side really fast and my little punching bag slammed into the side of my leg making a thwack sound. Thats one way to know youre getting smaller!
This made me laugh! That's awesome!5 -
Wow... so much to say here.
- 30 years of being 100 pounds overweight and the only one to express concern about my health was my mother... lose 100 pounds and suddenly everyone is concerned that I'm "too skinny"
- who is that skinny person in the mirror? Wait a minute... I'm actually willing to look in the mirror!
- shopping for clothes is very emotional... I thought I belonged in the XXL section not the sexy 8 petite
- bones... I have bones in my body and ouch; it hurts to sit too long. Why do sit ups cause me so much discomfort when they didn't before? I forgot, I couldn't do them before anyway so how would I know?
- Seriously... even my kids don't recognize me... WOW
- Hearing people tell me that I am an inspiration. This just blows my mind.
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I didn't know my stretch marks would almost completely disappear from my pregnancy! Woot woot!23
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