What nobody tells you about losing weight
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mountainmare wrote: »That seat belts will hurt on long tips. I'm sort of short and we are road warriors (have a red Mustang convertible). I tend to enjoy doing most of the driving and our typical days will be 8+hours. Last trip I noticed my shoulder and arm hurting, then I kept having to shift the seat belt because it was hitting me right on my collar bone. Never bothered me before when I had padding there. I'm going to have to get one of those "old lady" clips to make it go across my chest lower. (never considered it before because the girls were so massive)
The shoulder strap should go squarely over your collarbone, through the middle of your shoulder. Don't get a belt positioner that moves it lower, that is unsafe. Those are for if it is hitting your neck, not sitting properly on your shoulder.
What you need are one of those "sheepskin" pads.
I have a problem that mine goes up to my neck, no matter how I adjust it. When I'm wearing a regular bra my boobs used to be big enough to hold it in place properly, but now it won't stay, especially in a sports bra.3 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »RelCanonical wrote: »My period has become more regular. Before, it usually started every 35-40 days. A little harder to predict, but longer gaps between. The last three months? 28-28-28. Like clockwork. Symptoms and pain still the same, hopefully those will go away the more I lose.
I used to have horrifically painful periods. The one thing that helped was actually having children. After my first was born, I had no pain at all. Before children, I could always tell when my period was about to start as the tops of my legs would hurt. That all stopped after my first baby was born, to a point where I had no idea when my period would start as my cycles were all over the place.
Losing weight certainly regulated my cycles, they went from 30-35 days to 28 days. Every. Single. Month.
Still get grumpy beforehand though - snappy little crocodile doesn't come close to how grumpy I get!
I tend to cycle more during that week. It puts me in a good mood and protects others from "snappy crocodile" syndrome
This happened to me too. Periods were lie in bed miserable for the first day painful, pumped with ibuprofen and a heating pad cranked to high.
After the first kid? Nothing. Barely any cramps. My mom had a similar experience.4 -
Nobody told me that when you lose weight in your arms then long sleeve shirts will become too long in the sleeves!18
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GOT_Obsessed wrote: »Nobody told me that when you lose weight in your arms then long sleeve shirts will become too long in the sleeves!
Don't worry, as you drop sizes, clothing designers also think you get shorter...aka, sleeves become too short (as well as pants)8 -
unigirl143 wrote: »That my bed would become uncomfortable because I can now feel my hip bones more.
OMG yes!!!! I have to sleep with 4 pillows strategically placed now, knees and ankles become and issue sleeping on your side.5 -
That maintaining or continuing to lose once you've hit a certain point can be a huge challenge. I've lost 80 lbs and currently back up 5-10 and just feeling so frustrated, but trying not to be too hard on myself. Anything from change in schedule to injury to mindset can really cause a hangup for me so I'm trying to get past it! Keep up the good work everyone!32
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becca_rup23 wrote: »That maintaining or continuing to lose once you've hit a certain point can be a huge challenge. I've lost 80 lbs and currently back up 5-10 and just feeling so frustrated, but trying not to be too hard on myself. Anything from change in schedule to injury to mindset can really cause a hangup for me so I'm trying to get past it! Keep up the good work everyone!
The change of schedule surprised me the most. I do fine with an occasional splurge night or event. But a whole week up in the air not being able to plan ahead because family is visiting, having to accommodate their preferences and meal times + a very stressful work time I ended up rolling bit down a slippery slope of bad food habits afterwards.
It's quite easy to start down the late night poorly logged snacking and nearly painfully slow at fixing them but it's possible.10 -
Ring guards About two or three months ago, I purchased some ring guards (just knowing that as I progress towards my goal, I'll need them). Well sure enough, last weekend, my rings are starting to spin and move around my fingers (fat loss in my hands). I was totally READY for this and so glad I got some ring guards BEFORE I actually needed them.
Watersoda or Waterpop: That what I call it and use this TERRIFIC way to guzzle down a lot of water each day. When I get one of those horse size buckets of sodapop or sweet tea or even from my extra large sized smoothies, I make sure it's LOADED to the max with ice (less drink in the cup). I drink half of it and water the other half of it down. I then continuously fill it with water and drink from it all day, until the ice is gone. Then I fill it with more ice and drink is all day and night. Such a terrific way to get your water in AND the sugary taste is still there for quite a while. For those of you, who like me used to HATE drinking water, this is a terrific way to get it in!12 -
OMG @NewLIFEstyle4ME I forgot all about the rings! I was in a store one day and, boom, my wedding ring fell off and clanked on the floor! Thank God I heard it. When it is hot and humid the rings are not a problem, but come winter, look out everyone.4
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That you don't mind standing. Especially when available seating has no cushioning because of an unpadded tailbone - hard surfaces are so uncomfortable.14
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RadishEater, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one thrown off by having company come to visit for a week or so. Not only do I struggle with the food aspect but workouts tend to go out the window! It's a slippery slope from there.17
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I have said this before but it is getting worse, when my cat kneads me it is getting more uncomfortable.
He thinks kneading me is very important and does it for three to five minutes each night.18 -
The other day Someone said to me “your middle aged with kids why are you bothering “ l had to laugh at that, I’m 39 I’m not over the hill yet!
This is simultaneously sad, hilarious, and one of the dumbest things I've ever heard! "Oh, you're almost 40? You should stop caring about your health."
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DoubleUbea wrote: »I have said this before but it is getting worse, when my cat kneads me it is getting more uncomfortable.
He thinks kneading me is very important and does it for three to five minutes each night.
It's comforting for him. He's telling you he loves you.8 -
I’m halfway to my goal and still in the Class 1 obese stage. Yet people have started saying oh you look fine why are you stressing so much or just eat one meal with us it won’t make a difference. Stop eating that healthy crap all the time. It gets super discouraging. Also, how much my social life would suffer because I would rather work out.
The worst of it all is that I’ve lost 5 inches from my chest😭 And I still have so far to go.31 -
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Pankhuri_Tyagi wrote: »I’m halfway to my goal and still in the Class 1 obese stage. Yet people have started saying oh you look fine why are you stressing so much or just eat one meal with us it won’t make a difference. Stop eating that healthy crap all the time. It gets super discouraging. Also, how much my social life would suffer because I would rather work out.
The worst of it all is that I’ve lost 5 inches from my chest😭 And I still have so far to go.
It's hard, especially when the people around you don't really know what healthy looks, feels, and acts like. But I get it, and I can tell you're getting it. Keep on rocking it!!!7 -
I didn't really know that uncomfortably loose could be a thing. The first time I lost weight, my style was different and the clothes I wore could be worn looser without being uncomfortable. Since then, I've picked up more structured, fitted pieces that not only look frumpy when loose, but are also uncomfortable when loose. Some pieces I'm going to take in, but others are just going to have to get donated. I feel like I'm also having to go shopping earlier than the last time. I don't think I really starting shopping until I was under 160 before, but now I'm feeling the urge to do so at just under 170. That's a big difference when you're 5'1''.10
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RelCanonical wrote: »I didn't really know that uncomfortably loose could be a thing. The first time I lost weight, my style was different and the clothes I wore could be worn looser without being uncomfortable. Since then, I've picked up more structured, fitted pieces that not only look frumpy when loose, but are also uncomfortable when loose. Some pieces I'm going to take in, but others are just going to have to get donated. I feel like I'm also having to go shopping earlier than the last time. I don't think I really starting shopping until I was under 160 before, but now I'm feeling the urge to do so at just under 170. That's a big difference when you're 5'1''.
I have replaced my entire wardrobe TWICE! Including socks (didn't realize socks would end up needing to be replaced).
My advice: used clothing and hunt bargains!!!! If you find a pair of used pants in great condition that are just a bit snug on you, but extremely cheap (found o pair of 4L for 99¢ my current size is a 6L - GRAB THEM) Seriously. If you know you're not going to stay in a size for too long, don't spent a lot on the clothes. And then buy as few pieces as possible. Another good idea is adjustable clothes: wrap dresses can easily be adjusted a good 3 sizes and still look good. For workout clothes, you may want to ditch the leggings/tights for a while and invest in stuff that has a drawstring. I know tights are generally more comfortable, but not when they fall off of you mid workout and you get to show the entire world what kind of underwear you prefer. Belts!!! A good belt is worth the money!10
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