Unexpected results of weight loss
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IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »I wear heels all the time, even just to go to the store. Before that would have been uncomfortable.
And I wear heels because they go with my clothing style. The clothing styles they didn't carry at larger sizes. No pencil skirts or moto jackets in the plus section. I remember shopping for clothes that fit. Now I shop for clothes that make me smile at the mirror. If I'm not like, "Oh Wow!," I don't buy it!
I don't buy clothes just because they fit anymore. Or just because they're on sale.
Speaking of clothes, not just what I wear has changed, but how I'm able to wear them. 1)Tucking in a shirt into 2)shorts with 3) a belt have literally three concepts I couldn't have considered before. Then to have the belt shortened and new holes punched in them?! Wow.
Lots more male attention, and a different demographic of men that show interest. (See avatar for clues). This makes my husband act weird. He understands I when need new pants, because they are falling down. But new BRAS?! What do you need new BRAS AGAIN FOR???!!!! He seems to think pants are for wearing, and bras are for sex.
Women who are in much better shape than I am consider me competition. Which is weird to me.
Lot more flexible and faster than my kids, who are in great shape. Which is also weird to me.
Family dynamics have changed, and is VERY weird to me. I was always the one fat shamed, and now that has switched over to my sister, who has always been the thin one, who always fat shamed me. All the negative comments about my weight have stopped, but now it's a different conversation - open irritation about my gym going habits.
I'm not a tiny woman, and have plenty more weight to lose, so I wonder about the perception of myself, like is it body dismorphia in reverse. I am pleasantly shocked sometimes at my reflection in certain outfits, because I'm so used to wearing things that hid me. Then I wonder, do I think I'm smaller than I actually am? Does this outfit really look good on me, or am I deluding myself? Am I too grown to be wearing this? Am I too fat to be wearing this? Then I walk outside and see and hear guys checking me out positively. And women compliment me.
The weight loss experience has been more emotional and more surreal than I thought it would be. I am just so grateful. God has really helped me to achieve the goal and also to heal hurts and not get bitter about how people treated me before.
I LOVE what you've written so much! Thank you for posting this and you ROCK, you fabulous first class winner and all time champion you. YAY YOU!!!
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NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »I wear heels all the time, even just to go to the store. Before that would have been uncomfortable.
And I wear heels because they go with my clothing style. The clothing styles they didn't carry at larger sizes. No pencil skirts or moto jackets in the plus section. I remember shopping for clothes that fit. Now I shop for clothes that make me smile at the mirror. If I'm not like, "Oh Wow!," I don't buy it!
I don't buy clothes just because they fit anymore. Or just because they're on sale.
Speaking of clothes, not just what I wear has changed, but how I'm able to wear them. 1)Tucking in a shirt into 2)shorts with 3) a belt have literally three concepts I couldn't have considered before. Then to have the belt shortened and new holes punched in them?! Wow.
Lots more male attention, and a different demographic of men that show interest. (See avatar for clues). This makes my husband act weird. He understands I when need new pants, because they are falling down. But new BRAS?! What do you need new BRAS AGAIN FOR???!!!! He seems to think pants are for wearing, and bras are for sex.
Women who are in much better shape than I am consider me competition. Which is weird to me.
Lot more flexible and faster than my kids, who are in great shape. Which is also weird to me.
Family dynamics have changed, and is VERY weird to me. I was always the one fat shamed, and now that has switched over to my sister, who has always been the thin one, who always fat shamed me. All the negative comments about my weight have stopped, but now it's a different conversation - open irritation about my gym going habits.
I'm not a tiny woman, and have plenty more weight to lose, so I wonder about the perception of myself, like is it body dismorphia in reverse. I am pleasantly shocked sometimes at my reflection in certain outfits, because I'm so used to wearing things that hid me. Then I wonder, do I think I'm smaller than I actually am? Does this outfit really look good on me, or am I deluding myself? Am I too grown to be wearing this? Am I too fat to be wearing this? Then I walk outside and see and hear guys checking me out positively. And women compliment me.
The weight loss experience has been more emotional and more surreal than I thought it would be. I am just so grateful. God has really helped me to achieve the goal and also to heal hurts and not get bitter about how people treated me before.
I LOVE what you've written so much! Thank you for posting this and you ROCK, you fabulous first class winner and all time champion you. YAY YOU!!!
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Finding out that some friends really cant handle your weight loss and how bitchy women can be. Just saw someone who I haven't seen since last October and after saying hello she commented " I see you kept your weight off this winter" I wanted to say actually I have lost 14 pound since then .Cant wait until my weight loss is my new normal weight so everyone does not need to comment on it.
Oh I hear you. True story; so many of my so-called "friends" fell off the radar since I lost weight and I can smell the jealousy a mile away. It's like "what are you hating on me for? You wanna lose weight? Then stop hating and do it." But some people, you know?7 -
All my ailments magically disappeared.
Two years ago, I weighed 355 pounds and got sick so often I can't even tell you. Stomach viruses, colds, sore throats, headaches, stomach aches, and the flu. I would get the flu every six months like clockwork. Not one doctor told me it might be due to my obesity and unhealthy lifestyle. And then I began my weight loss journey. All my ailments disappeared and I was sick only ONCE in two years *knock on wood*. It was a 24 hour stomach virus that hit everyone, and I fought it off in record time- 1 DAY!!! Normally I would have been down for at least a week or more.
And people notice me now. I go into stores, and instantly I hear "welcome! Can I help you?" in the salesperson's cheerful tone.
One bad thing I didn't expect was losing friends because of my new healthy lifestyle. It's unfortunate, but can't be helped. Sometimes for whatever reason unbeknownst to me, some folks can't continue with you along the journey of life. "A reason, a season, a lifetime", etc.15 -
Leaning on a bar with a pint and it hurting....11
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All of you are truly amazing and I have been inspired by your stories. Congratulations on your successes. I hope they keep coming.3
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Bump iv just restarted my weight loss journey and hope to contribute to this post soon.
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I agree with the brain not catching up thing. I look at myself and sometimes I somehow think I have lost no weight and the scale has somehow lied for about 58 pounds. XD
I'm the same with the knees thing, and my collar bone. Sometimes I sit here and I'm touching my collar bone and realizing what my body is supposed to look like and has never looked that way before my entire life (I've ALWAYS been chubby).
The collar bone for me too! Every time I touch it I'm like, "Where did that come from?" It sometimes makes me feel like I'm getting too thin which I am definitely not.9 -
Your hat size changes. I have a number of caps and some of the fitted ones no longer fit because they are too loose. Also, I've lost a quarter of an inch in height because my feet are no longer as fat as they once were!12
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I agree with the brain not catching up thing. I look at myself and sometimes I somehow think I have lost no weight and the scale has somehow lied for about 58 pounds. XD
I'm the same with the knees thing, and my collar bone. Sometimes I sit here and I'm touching my collar bone and realizing what my body is supposed to look like and has never looked that way before my entire life (I've ALWAYS been chubby).
The collar bone for me too! Every time I touch it I'm like, "Where did that come from?" It sometimes makes me feel like I'm getting too thin which I am definitely not.
I have collarbones like knife blades. I can actually get my fingers far enough behind them to get a grip.
And every single time I go to scratch my neck, I am surprised by all the hollows and bumpy bits. It's been a year now; will I ever get used to it?!7 -
Crouching down is way easier, like, I knew it would get easier, but not this much easier. I don't even think about it anymore.12
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NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »When I was obese and would look in the mirror, I truly didn't "know/recognize" that "fat&miserable" woman starring back at me. Truly unattractive I was when I was obese--inside and out, all "bloated" and "swollen" looking. I looked (and felt) being obese really unhealthy and just plain YUCK (nasty looking and feeling). Now that I'm a big ole 56.4lbs down/I'm 163.4lbs for now/today down from my highest weight of nearly 220lbs
(I'm just 8-10 more pounds from being on the so-called "normal" BMI weight/my goal weight of 152-154lbs--YAY), I see the "real" me coming back "alive"--for real. As I look at myself in the mirror now, I see my the old gorgeous, sassy, fun-loving and younger looking me reappearing. Kinda like a flower budding and it's a tremendous thing to see/feel and experience. Seriously, when I was obese, I was a mere big ole "shadow" of my former self, filled with all kinds of fat/anger/self-consciousness/fear/woe and yuck)
How my "large" (vs. 1x, 2x, XXL, XL and clothes with a "w" in the sizes) are not only beginning to be loose on me, but are "swimming" on me now...I SO LOVE THAT. Regular size 14 jeans, I can pull down/off without unbuttoning them.
How I'm no longer getting outta breath so easily doing ordinary stuff (like walking or climbing stairs), My husband says I walk so much faster now (like I did when I was young and super skinny). He says I don't snore anymore.
My husband says my stomach is 3/4's smaller than it used to be!!!!!
Woooooooooooooooooow! I LOVE seeing this thread from August of 2018 I'm now down 71 or so pounds and just about 10 pounds away from my ultimate goal. I've been 10 pounds or so away from my ultimate goal since January. But it's ALL good, because I'm so very very VERY happy to be a size 8 and mediums now (and have SQUEEEEEEEZED my tail into a size 6 and size small a time or two)--but I'm a solid size 8 and medium now and THRILLED about it. I'm ranging from 148-152lbs and life is GRAND being slim and trim, just so VERY grand! Thank you to whoever bumped/resurrected this thread. It's amazing to read how I was doing and feeling 8 or so months ago. Thank you Lord and super mega ultra YAY!! . This weight blastification thing, it takes TIME and PATIENCE and will work for you too, whoever is reading this. You will be posting a success story sooner or later, I promise! 21 -
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Shaving my legs takes so much less time and effort than it ever did before. That and going down 1/2 a shoe size.8
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I seem to mostly have way less loose skin than I was expecting; which is awesome. Thankyou, skin.
BUT the combination of loose skin and fat I do have on my tummy is making my poor belly button permanently inflamed, usually raw, and frequently bleeding.
I mean, I'll take that over being morbidly obese any day of the week, but I definitely wasn't expecting it!17 -
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I frequent vintage and websites for designer clothes. In my new size there is an awful lot for sale. I am spoiled for choice, well over what other sizes have on offer. Seems that the small sizes often have to be sold.
Not complaining though at times my wallet is4 -
It might have been mentioned before but I did not expect to see my collar bones :-) ! Last time they were so prominent was a decade ago :-) !5
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I seem to always need extra layers. Cold all the time!!3
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JenMermaid wrote: »I seem to always need extra layers. Cold all the time!!
Exactly. Being cold all the time, probably from having a resting heart rate that can get as low as 45 bpm. Also, raising my testosterone level from 178 to 826, not having to wear glasses anymore, having completely healthy teeth, and what seems to be a total victory over depression and social anxiety (something I suffered from since high school).
Just sucks that it took me so long to figure this out. 37 years old, ready to start a new life...and I don't even know where to begin. A very unexpected outcome indeed.25 -
A stranger bought me coffee last weekend. This would not have happened 50lbs ago.12
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@sixtosounds - I can totally relate to the whole healthier/cleaner teeth! It's weird because my teeth seem whiter, shinier and feel cleaner! Weird! Can I ask - how did weight loss help you from not wearing glasses anymore?sixtosounds wrote: »JenMermaid wrote: »I seem to always need extra layers. Cold all the time!!
Exactly. Being cold all the time, probably from having a resting heart rate that can get as low as 45 bpm. Also, raising my testosterone level from 178 to 826, not having to wear glasses anymore, having completely healthy teeth, and what seems to be a total victory over depression and social anxiety (something I suffered from since high school).
Just sucks that it took me so long to figure this out. 37 years old, ready to start a new life...and I don't even know where to begin. A very unexpected outcome indeed.
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@GemimaFitzTed If I had to guess? Extremely low testosterone levels. Got a checkup to see if I needed new glasses, tested 20/20 for reading and distance. A very pleasant surprise2
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sixtosounds wrote: »@GemimaFitzTed If I had to guess? Extremely low testosterone levels. Got a checkup to see if I needed new glasses, tested 20/20 for reading and distance. A very pleasant surprise
Ah, ok. I guess that isn't an issue with women as much. My eyesight "improved" the last time I was tested for new glasses because I did the silly thing of getting my eyes tested 3 months after I had my second-born. Apparently women should wait 6 months after giving birth before getting their eyes tested. Ooops!2 -
I love being able to buy regular bras in a regular store. The unexpected part is that the features I used to require (like high, structured sides) are now uncomfortable. The muscles along the top of my shoulder to my neck aren’t sore all the time any more, either!4
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acquilla30 wrote: »My cheek bones look amazing and one that scared me was I can feel my heart beat in my stomach. I thought something was wrong but my doctor laughed and said it was normal in smaller people.
If you're lying on your back, you can see it, too! I find myself just laying there staring at it sometimes. Its fascinating!6 -
Having the bars/Safety Strap go down with ease on a Roller Coaster. I was prepared to have to suck in my breathe and for the bar not to go all the way down. Took me by suprise when I got on and it locked smoothly.11
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