What nobody tells you about losing weight
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One of the things that has surprised me the most in my lose weight/get fit endeavors is how lonely it is. No one else in my social circle seems as interested as I am, which is fine. I guess maybe I’m actually most surprised that I noticed it and actually wish I had someone to share some of these things with. I’m typically pretty good with doing things on my own. This makes me appreciate this online community all the more, though!
You are in the right place to share. Yes, No one really cares. That's harsh but mostly true. I've started to find it amusing at work. In the past year I've lost over 80 pounds by simply using MFP and eating less of the same things I've been eating. I started exercising again because I enjoy it. I'm now at a healthy BMI and getting ready to run a 1/2 marathon in two weeks. Not a bad success story, huh? Well - no one cares in my real life except for my wife and family and a couple of close friends...
What's amusing is watching coworkers all discuss the newest diet fad and have long discussions about how they need to lose weight. Not a soul will ask how I did it - and I finally figured out why... They don't really want to lose the weight or change their life. They just want to talk about it. I don't say that to be mean spirited; it's just true. They don't talk to me about weight loss because I've actually done it. They just want the miracle diet/food/pill/exercise that will shave 20 pounds off of their body with no real investment of time or energy.
So - come here and share. We care and are happy for you. We'll give you the kudos you deserve.
Congratulations on your success!
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Yeah, in my experience those who actually need to lose a lot of weight themselves are the ones who never, ever say anything about my weight loss. But it is what it is. So I share and participate here in these forums, especially since there’s stuff even my most supportive friends probably don’t want to hear about nor have any useful feedback on because they’ve never been on similar journeys themselves. There’s a lot of stuff only people who were morbidly obese for much of their lives and now have worked hard not to be so anymore really “get.”12
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garystrickland357 wrote: »One of the things that has surprised me the most in my lose weight/get fit endeavors is how lonely it is. No one else in my social circle seems as interested as I am, which is fine. I guess maybe I’m actually most surprised that I noticed it and actually wish I had someone to share some of these things with. I’m typically pretty good with doing things on my own. This makes me appreciate this online community all the more, though!
You are in the right place to share. Yes, No one really cares. That's harsh but mostly true. I've started to find it amusing at work. In the past year I've lost over 80 pounds by simply using MFP and eating less of the same things I've been eating. I started exercising again because I enjoy it. I'm now at a healthy BMI and getting ready to run a 1/2 marathon in two weeks. Not a bad success story, huh? Well - no one cares in my real life except for my wife and family and a couple of close friends...
What's amusing is watching coworkers all discuss the newest diet fad and have long discussions about how they need to lose weight. Not a soul will ask how I did it - and I finally figured out why... They don't really want to lose the weight or change their life. They just want to talk about it. I don't say that to be mean spirited; it's just true. They don't talk to me about weight loss because I've actually done it. They just want the miracle diet/food/pill/exercise that will shave 20 pounds off of their body with no real investment of time or energy.
So - come here and share. We care and are happy for you. We'll give you the kudos you deserve.
Congratulations on your success!
That is soooooo true. Some of my relatives and coworkers have asked me what I did, and some went as far as to download the app. But, apparently, weighing / portioning your food is "too much work", so none of them lasted a week. Or course, they haven't lost a gram.5 -
Have talked to yoga daughter. She said she had a brief eating disorder, one she hid so well, I had nooooooo idea. And her sister-in-law has been hospitalized several times for one, so she assumed the worst. I had told her several times I was working on losing weight, but she was in the middle of a cross country move, and it either didn’t register or she didn’t take it seriously. After all, as my other daughter puts it, “we’ve never known you small, mom”.
We are definitely not “a Facebook” perfect family, nor would we want to be one. That would just be....dull. The warts, short tempers, and outright weird shared personality traits (like the family penchant for scatalogical jokes-the ruder the better, and anything involving laser cats) are what make us unique to each other. Sometimes our worst misunderstandings are simply an opportunity to reconnect.
I have a new weight adventure! I think this might be an NSV, though.
Took a young friend to family swim at the health club Sunday. I was sitting in the whirlpool, watching him swim in the big pool, glanced down, and saw my big round belly. My first thought was, “well, I guess nothing’s really changed after all, has it?”. Cue great disappointment. Suddenly dawned on me to pat my belly. All the whirlpool bubbles whooshed out of my swimsuit! Much joy!!! I spent the next ten minutes inflating and deflating and giggling like a fool.72 -
springlering62 wrote: »Have talked to yoga daughter. She said she had a brief eating disorder, one she hid so well, I had nooooooo idea. And her sister-in-law has been hospitalized several times for one, so she assumed the worst. I had told her several times I was working on losing weight, but she was in the middle of a cross country move, and it either didn’t register or she didn’t take it seriously. After all, as my other daughter puts it, “we’ve never known you small, mom”.
We are definitely not “a Facebook” perfect family, nor would we want to be one. That would just be....dull. The warts, short tempers, and outright weird shared personality traits (like the family penchant for scatalogical jokes-the ruder the better, and anything involving laser cats) are what make us unique to each other. Sometimes our worst misunderstandings are simply an opportunity to reconnect.
I have a new weight adventure! I think this might be an NSV, though.
Took a young friend to family swim at the health club Sunday. I was sitting in the whirlpool, watching him swim in the big pool, glanced down, and saw my big round belly. My first thought was, “well, I guess nothing’s really changed after all, has it?”. Cue great disappointment. Suddenly dawned on me to pat my belly. All the whirlpool bubbles whooshed out of my swimsuit! Much joy!!! I spent the next ten minutes inflating and deflating and giggling like a fool.
I just want to give you both a big hug now.
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I am only 2 months into my journey, 18lbs down and it I crazy how many more people smile at me!27
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- Not having to wear the same ol same clothes because you don't want to go to the store and buy new clothes
- When hitting your goal, buying new clothes and feeling confident/happy
- Being able to enjoy the summer season a hell lot more!23 -
springlering62 wrote: »Have talked to yoga daughter. She said she had a brief eating disorder, one she hid so well, I had nooooooo idea. And her sister-in-law has been hospitalized several times for one, so she assumed the worst. I had told her several times I was working on losing weight, but she was in the middle of a cross country move, and it either didn’t register or she didn’t take it seriously. After all, as my other daughter puts it, “we’ve never known you small, mom”.
We are definitely not “a Facebook” perfect family, nor would we want to be one. That would just be....dull. The warts, short tempers, and outright weird shared personality traits (like the family penchant for scatalogical jokes-the ruder the better, and anything involving laser cats) are what make us unique to each other. Sometimes our worst misunderstandings are simply an opportunity to reconnect.
I have a new weight adventure! I think this might be an NSV, though.
Took a young friend to family swim at the health club Sunday. I was sitting in the whirlpool, watching him swim in the big pool, glanced down, and saw my big round belly. My first thought was, “well, I guess nothing’s really changed after all, has it?”. Cue great disappointment. Suddenly dawned on me to pat my belly. All the whirlpool bubbles whooshed out of my swimsuit! Much joy!!! I spent the next ten minutes inflating and deflating and giggling like a fool.
Aw, I'm glad you sorted it out! It can be hard to get used to when the people we love change, even when the changes are positive!5 -
That you’ll go to rub the back of your neck and shoulders and it will feel like a completely different person back there, like you’re rubbing the wrong back!24
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springlering62 wrote: »Much joy!!! I spent the next ten minutes inflating and deflating and giggling like a fool.
This is the best!!
Glad you talked it out with your daughter - talking is also the best!
Congrats on all success!!!
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springlering62 wrote: »Have talked to yoga daughter. She said she had a brief eating disorder, one she hid so well, I had nooooooo idea. And her sister-in-law has been hospitalized several times for one, so she assumed the worst. I had told her several times I was working on losing weight, but she was in the middle of a cross country move, and it either didn’t register or she didn’t take it seriously. After all, as my other daughter puts it, “we’ve never known you small, mom”.
We are definitely not “a Facebook” perfect family, nor would we want to be one. That would just be....dull. The warts, short tempers, and outright weird shared personality traits (like the family penchant for scatalogical jokes-the ruder the better, and anything involving laser cats) are what make us unique to each other. Sometimes our worst misunderstandings are simply an opportunity to reconnect.
I have a new weight adventure! I think this might be an NSV, though.
Took a young friend to family swim at the health club Sunday. I was sitting in the whirlpool, watching him swim in the big pool, glanced down, and saw my big round belly. My first thought was, “well, I guess nothing’s really changed after all, has it?”. Cue great disappointment. Suddenly dawned on me to pat my belly. All the whirlpool bubbles whooshed out of my swimsuit! Much joy!!! I spent the next ten minutes inflating and deflating and giggling like a fool.
Sounds like a true perfect family! Much love in spite of or because of the weird and awkward and wonderful . The swimsuit thing made me giggle - If you do it just right,BTW, you can get a fart sound (don't ask how I know this).11 -
How long your neck is can be really freaky when you’re not used to being able to see most of it. Feel like a swan — and not always in a good way! LOL!14
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springlering62 wrote: »Have talked to yoga daughter. She said she had a brief eating disorder, one she hid so well, I had nooooooo idea. And her sister-in-law has been hospitalized several times for one, so she assumed the worst. I had told her several times I was working on losing weight, but she was in the middle of a cross country move, and it either didn’t register or she didn’t take it seriously. After all, as my other daughter puts it, “we’ve never known you small, mom”.
We are definitely not “a Facebook” perfect family, nor would we want to be one. That would just be....dull. The warts, short tempers, and outright weird shared personality traits (like the family penchant for scatalogical jokes-the ruder the better, and anything involving laser cats) are what make us unique to each other. Sometimes our worst misunderstandings are simply an opportunity to reconnect.
I have a new weight adventure! I think this might be an NSV, though.
Took a young friend to family swim at the health club Sunday. I was sitting in the whirlpool, watching him swim in the big pool, glanced down, and saw my big round belly. My first thought was, “well, I guess nothing’s really changed after all, has it?”. Cue great disappointment. Suddenly dawned on me to pat my belly. All the whirlpool bubbles whooshed out of my swimsuit! Much joy!!! I spent the next ten minutes inflating and deflating and giggling like a fool.
Fabulous and instructive outcome!
This whole scenario is so very instructive in dealing with those around us concerning our weight loss and newer healthier lifestyles!
Thanks for footnote!
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Kelll12123 wrote: »lemonsurprise wrote: »
- Sitting (particularly in baths) and laying (particularly in beds) will become ever increasingly uncomfortable.
hahaha this... My back is bruised from doing workouts on the floor because my shoulder blades stick out so much now.
No one told me how annoying buying clothes could be. It's great when they fit, but I keep going down sizes and needing to buy more and then not having a purpose for the larger sizes.
On a more positive note, I get hit on a lot more. Three different guys asked me out for Valentine's Day this year
Good for you for getting hit on a lot more. I'm sure this gives people a chance now to see how beautiful you are on the inside. Congrats!4 -
GemimaFitzTed wrote: »As for the yoga-instructor's daughter - she didn't think you'd succeed and thus doesn't know how to deal with the fact that you did. Just let her be.
Edited because I typed to fast and didn't see that you had a conversation with your daughter. I'm glad things are good with you again.5 -
How long your neck is can be really freaky when you’re not used to being able to see most of it. Feel like a swan — and not always in a good way! LOL!
This is SO funny - not 5 minutes ago I almost made a comment on your success story about how beautiful your neck is but thought it sounded too weird!6 -
Okay, this is a bit of a weird one. I'm a hairy woman. I have quite a bit of hair on my chin. It used to sit under my chin, in my double-chin area. Now it sits on my chin, inching closer to my bottom lip. I also carry a chunk of weight in my face so reducing my weight has definitely reduced a lot of fat in that area.16
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RelCanonical wrote: »Okay, this is a bit of a weird one. I'm a hairy woman. I have quite a bit of hair on my chin. It used to sit under my chin, in my double-chin area. Now it sits on my chin, inching closer to my bottom lip. I also carry a chunk of weight in my face so reducing my weight has definitely reduced a lot of fat in that area.
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