@theleadmare, yes, losing weight does make wearing heels easier. Fewer pounds per square inch. My post with the most # of "disagrees" was in this thread when I said "You can wear high heels all day without your feet crying out in pain". Apparently that isn't true for everyone, but for me it's made a huge difference! Now I can wear my Fluevogs all day every day. It's a treat.
I wouldn't say 'all day', but I've definitely noticed that my feet are less sore after a few hours on my feet wearing heels (receptions,...). A welcome surprise!
@RelCanonical , I'm curious if you still put a "fake weight" on your license now that you are where you want to be?
I am lower then what my driver license says now and very proud of my progress even though I still have a way to go!
I was pretty close to the weight it says when I got the license. However, I was happy I did not have to renew it in the mean time, I did not want to admit how much I had gained. It's due for renewal in just a few months and I going to work hard so I can put my goal weight down and not lie for too long
- I'm cold all of the time, and it is so hard to warm up! I get those abdomen shivers if I get too cold, they're so awful.
- I am such a lightweight now. I used to be able to hold my alcohol very well. Now 1-2 drinks can give me a hangover if I'm not careful. I didn't expect that and regretted it the first time I had drinks with friends again!
- I went from a US 11 women's shoe down to a 9/10. So much easier to go shoe shopping.
- The constant laundry for gym gear is real.
How utterly big-eyed amazeballs my cats get when they walk in on me running laps around the bedroom trying to eke out that last 38 calories to close some rings.
How utterly big-eyed amazeballs my cats get when they walk in on me running laps around the bedroom trying to eke out that last 38 calories to close some rings.
Haha! I've considered running up and down the stairs at my house, but I'm pretty sure my cat will join me. And trip me.
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Haha! I've considered running up and down the stairs at my house, but I'm pretty sure my cat will join me. And trip me.
It’s a cat conspiracy! Ours play a game we call “Pet to Pass”. They block you on the staircase and won’t move til you pet them. Then they go up or down a step, boldly in your way and demand more pet-pets. Sometimes it takes five minutes to get up a staircase.
I can relate to the cats lol..mine sleep all day on their cozy blanket soft beds..unless I clear the living room for belly dancing, then they want to sleep there or play cutely right at my feet..
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Nobody told me that all my necklaces, which used to be barely more than chokers, would hang down below my bra, so they can’t even be seen. #chickenneckproblems
Nobody told me that all my necklaces, which used to be barely more than chokers, would hang down below my bra, so they can’t even be seen. #chickenneckproblems
I have this problem too. My neck, which I never thought of as a body part that held weight, has become a noodle. XD
Nobody told me I'd have to relearn how I shop for clothes. Finding clothes big enough isn't the main criterium anymore, I can actually judge clothes by design and whether or not they suit me.
Well, I'm starting to be able to now, finally reached the upper end of the non plus sizes. Today I had to restrain myself from buying the first pair of jeans I tried on, just because they fit me, and forced myself to put it back on the shelf and find a pair in the style I actually wanted.
^^^ THIS! When I was plus size, my first priority was always finding things in my size. That was the only criteria. It fits! Yay! Buy it. Sometimes I had a choice between outfits, but not always.
The first time I went shopping in normal sizes I was overwhelmed. I didn't know where to start. Too much to select from. It's a good problem to have.
Nobody told me I'd have to relearn how I shop for clothes.
I had a panicky moment when I realized that my desired weight shrinks me down below the sizes offered in the catalog I normally add from. And I had to say, "I guarantee that there are manufacturers who make t-shirts in straight sizes that have a decently modest neckline, and are available in ten colors, five of which suit you, and you will still be able to buy five t-shirts and three pairs of jeans and two cardigans and be happy."
I can relate to the cats lol..mine sleep all day on their cozy blanket soft beds..unless I clear the living room for belly dancing, then they want to sleep there or play cutely right at my feet..
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I've already noticed my cat giving me strange looks when I exercise. My girlkitty used to do that a lot. It would weird her out. A benefit to weight loss I've already noticed: More room for the cat while I'm lying on the couch. And a drawback: my cat is going to wonder where his nice squishy pillow went.
This one made me LOL though - I went to give my spouse a hug. She said "you are getting smaller. Did you p*ss off an old Gypsy?" She was referring to the Stephen King book "Thinner" and I laughed so hard.
Nobody told me I'd have to relearn how I shop for clothes. Finding clothes big enough isn't the main criterium anymore, I can actually judge clothes by design and whether or not they suit me.
Well, I'm starting to be able to now, finally reached the upper end of the non plus sizes. Today I had to restrain myself from buying the first pair of jeans I tried on, just because they fit me, and forced myself to put it back on the shelf and find a pair in the style I actually wanted.
Yeah, I had to learn to stop myself from buying an item just because it was tagged "Small" or "Size 8". I mean, it feels good but that alone isn't enough to buy an item. And vanity sizing is definitely a thing.
(But...that Size 8 pair of jeans makes me feel good every time I feel a little crappy about myself too. I know I'm not really a Size 8 and that my self worth isn't based on a clothing size, and so on. But....it makes me happy anyway. And they are a decent pair of jeans!)
What I wasn't told is how different shopping for clothes would be. What was and still is difficult for me after losing 80 pounds is retraining my brain when shopping for clothes. It's as though my brain hasn't caught up with my body.
I still immediately go for the larger sizes. Mind you, I still have weight to lose to get to my target weight goal that I set. When I see something I like in a smaller size, my brain says, "that will never fit." But, I tell myself, "try it anyway." For example, I was shopping online for a formal dress which notoriously run smaller. I found a beautiful one but was dismayed that it didn't come in a larger size. I ordered it anyway. It fits perfectly! In fact, there's wiggle room.
Nobody told me I'd have to relearn how I shop for clothes. Finding clothes big enough isn't the main criterium anymore, I can actually judge clothes by design and whether or not they suit me.
Well, I'm starting to be able to now, finally reached the upper end of the non plus sizes. Today I had to restrain myself from buying the first pair of jeans I tried on, just because they fit me, and forced myself to put it back on the shelf and find a pair in the style I actually wanted.
Yeah, I had to learn to stop myself from buying an item just because it was tagged "Small" or "Size 8". I mean, it feels good but that alone isn't enough to buy an item. And vanity sizing is definitely a thing.
(But...that Size 8 pair of jeans makes me feel good every time I feel a little crappy about myself too. I know I'm not really a Size 8 and that my self worth isn't based on a clothing size, and so on. But....it makes me happy anyway. And they are a decent pair of jeans!)
For me, the sizing became less important once I knew I'd be able to find my size in store. When the number wasn't the issues insomuch as their XL didn't fit and they didn't have an XXL. The letter is starting to become important again because some stores don't carry below a size 6 or a small, and because of vanity sizing, they are quite big on me sometimes.
Nobody told me I'd have to relearn how I shop for clothes. Finding clothes big enough isn't the main criterium anymore, I can actually judge clothes by design and whether or not they suit me.
Well, I'm starting to be able to now, finally reached the upper end of the non plus sizes. Today I had to restrain myself from buying the first pair of jeans I tried on, just because they fit me, and forced myself to put it back on the shelf and find a pair in the style I actually wanted.
Yeah, I had to learn to stop myself from buying an item just because it was tagged "Small" or "Size 8". I mean, it feels good but that alone isn't enough to buy an item. And vanity sizing is definitely a thing.
(But...that Size 8 pair of jeans makes me feel good every time I feel a little crappy about myself too. I know I'm not really a Size 8 and that my self worth isn't based on a clothing size, and so on. But....it makes me happy anyway. And they are a decent pair of jeans!)
For me, the sizing became less important once I knew I'd be able to find my size in store. When the number wasn't the issues insomuch as their XL didn't fit and they didn't have an XXL. The letter is starting to become important again because some stores don't carry below a size 6 or a small, and because of vanity sizing, they are quite big on me sometimes.
To the last: I have sized out of some stores as well, and that boggles my mind. Before the weight loss, not being able to find my size in box stores was a given. Except Lane Bryant. Weight loss, at the time, was key to getting into being able to go to the mall and not spend a brick on clothing.
Never did I ever imagine I would ever reach a point where I would fall off the other end of the Great Ledge of Sizes. Even weirder, it's happening more frequently than just one store (which could have been an anomaly). And I don't really feel that small; a good chunk of the world feels smaller than me -- so where in the world do they go? (In fact, most days, I think my clothing lies to me).
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I wouldn't say 'all day', but I've definitely noticed that my feet are less sore after a few hours on my feet wearing heels (receptions,...). A welcome surprise!
I don't think I've ever put a fake weight, haha. Michigan doesn't list the weight on the license anyway.
I am lower then what my driver license says now and very proud of my progress even though I still have a way to go!
I was pretty close to the weight it says when I got the license. However, I was happy I did not have to renew it in the mean time, I did not want to admit how much I had gained. It's due for renewal in just a few months and I going to work hard so I can put my goal weight down and not lie for too long
- I'm cold all of the time, and it is so hard to warm up! I get those abdomen shivers if I get too cold, they're so awful.
- I am such a lightweight now. I used to be able to hold my alcohol very well. Now 1-2 drinks can give me a hangover if I'm not careful. I didn't expect that and regretted it the first time I had drinks with friends again!
- I went from a US 11 women's shoe down to a 9/10. So much easier to go shoe shopping.
- The constant laundry for gym gear is real.
It’s a cat conspiracy! Ours play a game we call “Pet to Pass”. They block you on the staircase and won’t move til you pet them. Then they go up or down a step, boldly in your way and demand more pet-pets. Sometimes it takes five minutes to get up a staircase.
"Whatcha doin' Mom?
On another note, my large black shorthair likes to vigorously knead my bicep while suckling a fold of my sweater at my armpit. She... has issues.
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I have this problem too. My neck, which I never thought of as a body part that held weight, has become a noodle. XD
Well, I'm starting to be able to now, finally reached the upper end of the non plus sizes. Today I had to restrain myself from buying the first pair of jeans I tried on, just because they fit me, and forced myself to put it back on the shelf and find a pair in the style I actually wanted.
The first time I went shopping in normal sizes I was overwhelmed. I didn't know where to start. Too much to select from. It's a good problem to have.
I had a panicky moment when I realized that my desired weight shrinks me down below the sizes offered in the catalog I normally add from. And I had to say, "I guarantee that there are manufacturers who make t-shirts in straight sizes that have a decently modest neckline, and are available in ten colors, five of which suit you, and you will still be able to buy five t-shirts and three pairs of jeans and two cardigans and be happy."
I've already noticed my cat giving me strange looks when I exercise. My girlkitty used to do that a lot. It would weird her out. A benefit to weight loss I've already noticed: More room for the cat while I'm lying on the couch. And a drawback: my cat is going to wonder where his nice squishy pillow went.
This one made me LOL though - I went to give my spouse a hug. She said "you are getting smaller. Did you p*ss off an old Gypsy?" She was referring to the Stephen King book "Thinner" and I laughed so hard.
Yeah, I had to learn to stop myself from buying an item just because it was tagged "Small" or "Size 8". I mean, it feels good but that alone isn't enough to buy an item. And vanity sizing is definitely a thing.
(But...that Size 8 pair of jeans makes me feel good every time I feel a little crappy about myself too. I know I'm not really a Size 8 and that my self worth isn't based on a clothing size, and so on. But....it makes me happy anyway. And they are a decent pair of jeans!)
I still immediately go for the larger sizes. Mind you, I still have weight to lose to get to my target weight goal that I set. When I see something I like in a smaller size, my brain says, "that will never fit." But, I tell myself, "try it anyway." For example, I was shopping online for a formal dress which notoriously run smaller. I found a beautiful one but was dismayed that it didn't come in a larger size. I ordered it anyway. It fits perfectly! In fact, there's wiggle room.
For me, the sizing became less important once I knew I'd be able to find my size in store. When the number wasn't the issues insomuch as their XL didn't fit and they didn't have an XXL. The letter is starting to become important again because some stores don't carry below a size 6 or a small, and because of vanity sizing, they are quite big on me sometimes.
To the last: I have sized out of some stores as well, and that boggles my mind. Before the weight loss, not being able to find my size in box stores was a given. Except Lane Bryant. Weight loss, at the time, was key to getting into being able to go to the mall and not spend a brick on clothing.
Never did I ever imagine I would ever reach a point where I would fall off the other end of the Great Ledge of Sizes. Even weirder, it's happening more frequently than just one store (which could have been an anomaly). And I don't really feel that small; a good chunk of the world feels smaller than me -- so where in the world do they go? (In fact, most days, I think my clothing lies to me).