What nobody tells you about losing weight
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VictorSmashes wrote: »Lots of positive things on here! Here's a negative!
For me, losing 25lbs and not looking any skinnier. Maybe even looking fatter.
Yes. I had to lose about 50lbs before it was noticeable.12 -
That you will be able to scratch your back (you'll be able to get/scratch EVERY area of your back)...WITHOUT a back scratcher.17
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NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »That you will be able to scratch your back (you'll be able to get/scratch EVERY area of your back)...WITHOUT a back scratcher.
Along those lines - being able to interlace your fingers behind your back! I can do that now, and find myself stretching my back more. Feels great!20 -
I'm only about 7lbs down with a long way to go yet (about another 35lbs, give or take- we'll see how it goes!), and I never would have thought I'd be posting in here so soon, but:
Nobody told me that I'd be having a blast. That eating at a deficit would feel basically fine, and that I'd be having a ton of fun incorporating all different forms of exercise into my life, learning new skills, and meeting loads of lovely new people as I go. My life has gotten fuller and more fun in a way that I never would have guessed would happen35 -
BeGrandLike wrote: »Nobody told me that I'd be having a blast. That eating at a deficit would feel basically fine, and that I'd be having a ton of fun incorporating all different forms of exercise into my life, learning new skills, and meeting loads of lovely new people as I go. My life has gotten fuller and more fun in a way that I never would have guessed would happen
Yes! This. I’m only 4 weeks in and I’m just happier and enjoying life.
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also WAIT A SEC. I have no idea how I didn't notice this but: I said above that I'm only about 7lbs down..
...but I just checked my main page there and, no, I'm 9lbs down! Or in other words, I am eyein' up getting into double-figures of loss and there is no way it'll escape me for more than another week
(Also, if anyone wants to know how to get that Friday feeling on a rainy Thursday, I think I've cracked it!)24 -
My cat will help me lose weight...by falling asleep on my lap so I can't get up and get food. She is so cute.35
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It's hard not to talk about loosing weight because it affects me daily. However, not everyone wants to hear about it or is even happy for me. Luckily I do have some friends that are genuinely happy with my successes but I am sure even they are getting tired of hearing about it.19
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readmerant wrote: »It's hard not to talk about loosing weight because it affects me daily. However, not everyone wants to hear about it or is even happy for me. Luckily I do have some friends that are genuinely happy with my successes but I am sure even they are getting tired of hearing about it.
I was the same way but I did eventually get it out of my system enough to where I could talk about other things, lol. Being on the forums helps a lot.20 -
RelCanonical wrote: »My cat will help me lose weight...by falling asleep on my lap so I can't get up and get food. She is so cute.6
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Have I mentioned the neverending laundry before? Because I'd like to mention it again!
I'm now working out in some form or another six days a week. That's a lotta workout gear to wash...21 -
Have I mentioned the neverending laundry before? Because I'd like to mention it again!
I'm now working out in some form or another six days a week. That's a lotta workout gear to wash...
^Ditto on this. I'm actually contemplating buying a few more pairs of leggings because of this:)4 -
Oh yes, the laundry. My OH and I both cycle commute to work (at this time of year that involves lots of layers). We then change into an entirely different set of kit for indoor workouts. The washing machine is on constantly!10
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And on a related note, no one told me I would become workout clothes obsessed. I generally do a hot mat class in the morning and again in the evening so change workout gear twice a day. I have this insane fear all the good workout clothes will stop being made and I’ll run out, so I always try to stay “ahead” by stocking up.
It actually did happen with Target’s Champion brand. 😢 I don’t care for the replacement line.
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MelodiousMermaid wrote: »I'm sure it's been mentioned before on here, but nobody had ever told me that in losing weight, one can look totally different (in a negative way) at the same weight as "before" (such as major milestones -- high school weight, pre-special-event weight, etc.).
Logically, I understand it, as my body composition is different. Lots more skin, fat is probably distributed differently, might be a difference in total muscle/muscle size... but Oh. My. Goodness. It is such a frustrating point to be at the approximate weight of when I graduated high school over 20 years ago and being nowhere close to fitting those clothes yet (I still have a small collection stored away).
I feel that this is why it's so important not to compare, not to anyone else and not to past versions of yourself either. And why they say to get rid of clothes that don't fit you. You should be clothing the body you have, not trying to find the body for your clothes. Just be the best you possible now.19 -
Have I mentioned the neverending laundry before? Because I'd like to mention it again!
I'm now working out in some form or another six days a week. That's a lotta workout gear to wash...
^Ditto on this. I'm actually contemplating buying a few more pairs of leggings because of this:)
You need an excuse to buy more leggings? Bwa-ha-ha! Amateur! Come and meet my carefully curated collection of leggings which include Tasteful Neutrals, Sci-Fi, and Utterly Weird and Insane.
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This afternoon, I am emboldened by you guys to pull out the amazing legging set with crop top that I bought on Black Friday, and have been afraid to wear. I have not shown my belly since my bikini failed at band camp, summer of.....erm.....1978.
I've scheduled two hot classes this evening.
What no one told me was that I would be so stinking nervous at the thought of showing my very admittedly imperfect, middle aged, poochy, round, overflowing, loose skinned like droopy knee-high support hose on a ninety year old woman, pot belly for the first time in over forty years that I would get nauseous and my palms would sweat. However, I am determined to TAKE BACK MY STOMACH AND MAKE IT MY OWN AGAIN!!!!!!
I am forcing myself not to take a backup shirt.
And, @kenyonhaff, muse upon their greatness. The bottoms are a coral, seaweed and fish fantasy, and the top is a giant octopus staring out from my boobs. Who's an amateur now, baby?
WTF am I thinking?39 -
That NOT moving will start to hurt your body!
I ended up taking an inadvertent break from running (vacation, illness, just being busy) and I woke up one night in discomfort because my hips and back just felt achy and weird and slightly tight. Went for a run the next day and BAM no pain and slept like a baby!25 -
springlering62 wrote: »This afternoon, I am emboldened by you guys to pull out the amazing legging set with crop top that I bought on Black Friday, and have been afraid to wear. I have not shown my belly since my bikini failed at band camp, summer of.....erm.....1978.
I've scheduled two hot classes this evening.
What no one told me was that I would be so stinking nervous at the thought of showing my very admittedly imperfect, middle aged, poochy, round, overflowing, loose skinned like droopy knee-high support hose on a ninety year old woman, pot belly for the first time in over forty years that I would get nauseous and my palms would sweat. However, I am determined to TAKE BACK MY STOMACH AND MAKE IT MY OWN AGAIN!!!!!!
I am forcing myself not to take a backup shirt.
And, @kenyonhaff, muse upon their greatness. The bottoms are a coral, seaweed and fish fantasy, and the top is a giant octopus staring out from my boobs. Who's an amateur now, baby?
WTF am I thinking?
You're thinking you are an adult and you can wear it if you want to! The top and bottom sound awesome and fun!11 -
Hairstyles that I thought looked "messy" at a higher weight now look "thoughtfully tousled", potentially because I have a jawline to frame it.19
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