What nobody tells you about losing weight

That you will find yourself looking in the mirror much more. When I was obese and overweight...I hardly EVER looked in the mirror thru-out the day. Looking in the mirror was a kinda traumatizing event for me when I was obese and overweight. No more. I LOVE looking in the mirror now. I don't obsess with looking in the mirror, but now when I do I'm always pleasantly surprised and thrilled.

Also, that "self-control" becomes second nature--knowing that you can eat whatever you want to...just smaller portions or less frequently. Example...last week, one of my children brought in some homemade cheese danishes--they were HUGE. Instead of freaking out or "denying myself" some of these SUPER yummy cheese danishes. I just took a couple of big bites and that's all I wanted and if feels GREAT to know I don't have to eat the whole thing, to enjoy some of something--I LOVE this. The couple of large bites/taste was more than enough for me!

bear2303 wrote: »

I know for fact that this one has been said before (they mostly all have at this point though) but I have noticed extra lines on my face recently!!! I noticed a new one on my cheek between my nose and cheek that was never there before! Maybe part of it is just getting older too but i swear it seems like it's because my face has "deflated" lol lol lol

I feel the exact same way as you, lol. Trying to determine if age or if weight loss, but I'm going to guess the answer is both, but I'm secretly hoping it's mostly weight loss because some of it will fade when I enter maintenance and the skin catches up a little.

Ok this is a good one and one that I will likely share on the NSV thread too BUT I recently realized that after nearly a year of running that I actually genuinely truly and honestly enjoy it. It took seriously almost a year of consistent running to get here but for the first time in my entire life I actually enjoy exercise. I love the head space that it clears for me, the feeling of my breath in my lungs, and that for the most part it has become so much easier for me. I don't spend the entire run just waiting for it to be over. I feel light and fast (even tho I'm not lol) and it just feels so good to MOVE!

My Cardiologist said the weight I lost is 10x more important than my having stopped drinking. Maybe he drinks?

Then I joined Yoga to work on my core - now there's like a 4:1 / women:men ratio. But I needed the confidence to join. Can I ever do the side-crow pose? Keep coming back... My lady Yoga teachers are too young and too small for me - not to mention I'm married, but I can look. Maybe the side-crow is easy if I weighed 90?

Now I need O-Anon. That's Al-Anon for Over-eaters Anonymous. Can't find any [yet]. Must stop being a food-nazi to my wife

kweible2 wrote: »

When I was 40 I had lost so much weight and not for a good reason. I went into a department store and asked if size 6 was the smallest size they had. When the lady said yes, I asked her where do people go to buy clothes smaller than size 6. She told me to try Forever 21, I just laughed and walked away.

This struggle is real! Now that I'm at goal I cannot find any pants other than jeans smaller than a size 6. And because size 6 is vanity sizing most of the time, they are huge. I'm 59; shopping at teen stores is not in my future. Add to that the fact that I live in a rural area with hardly any stores and ugh.

Jeff_Loughboro wrote: »

Then I joined Yoga to work on my core - now there's like a 4:1 / women:men ratio. But I needed the confidence to join. Can I ever do the side-crow pose? Keep coming back... Maybe the side-crow is easy if I weighed 90?

Arm balances didn’t start coming for me til I started weight training. Building the upper arm strength turned it around for me. Seriously, had I had that strength at 220+lbs, I think I could have done it. Having less to get airborne does help, but the strength is 90% of it.

My daughter used to drive me nucking futz always popping into arm balances when she’d walk in a room but now I get it. There is such indescribable joy in being able to get your feet up, and the sense of accomplishment is so satisfying.

I know my classmates think I’m either a terrible show off or mental because I laugh and giggle when I’m in one, but it’s like being a little kid again. It’s just wells up from the heart.

Our male: female ration runs about the same. Would be horrified if I felt our guys were “looking”. It actually takes a lot of chutzpah for a chick to wear skintight tights and bend over in front of strangers, much less worrying about some guy staring at my *kitten*. Overheard a convo the other day where some studio members are going to suggest to a guy not to come back for that reason.

Jeff_Loughboro wrote: »

My Cardiologist said the weight I lost is 10x more important than my having stopped drinking. Maybe he drinks?

Then I joined Yoga to work on my core - now there's like a 4:1 / women:men ratio. But I needed the confidence to join. Can I ever do the side-crow pose? Keep coming back... My lady Yoga teachers are too young and too small for me - not to mention I'm married, but I can look. Maybe the side-crow is easy if I weighed 90?

Now I need O-Anon. That's Al-Anon for Over-eaters Anonymous. Can't find any [yet]. Must stop being a food-nazi to my wife

No Side Crow is a difficult pose and I've been trying for years. I'm more of a Flopping Around on the Highway Crow pose.

I agree with the young yoga teacher thing. Unfortunately having a mature and seasoned yoga teacher is a rare thing, you usually get one that probably automatically gets carded at a bar. And the older body is simply different than a younger one and that's something yoga teachers aren't always knowledgeable about. Just like some poses are especially beneficial to pregnant women, and some aren't, it's the same with older practitioners.

But there's nothing wrong with taking a class from a scenic teacher. Heck Rodney Yee is one fine looking guy and that's not threatening my marriage. You can admire the menu but enjoy the entree you picked.

dailyzey wrote: »

So many people have commented that now they are cold all the time, after losing weight. Me too! I lost about 20 pounds, but was so tired of freezing all. the. time. Here are some tips: a) wear layers, especially silk or woolen long johns. It really helps. b) wear a hat. It's amazing how much heat we lose from our head. c) buy heated clothing. In the winter, I live in my Ororo hoodie. There are other brands too, but I have to say, I love the Ororo hoodie. You can find the brand on Amazon. I even bought a second battery for it, so that when one battery runs out, I have the other one ready to go. At every conference I go to (where they keep the rooms freezing cold), I pull out my Ororo hoodie and everyone's always asking me about it It's washable too, which makes a huge difference.

Heated hoodies are a thing???? That's amazing! Thanks for the tip!

whmscll wrote: »

kweible2 wrote: »

When I was 40 I had lost so much weight and not for a good reason. I went into a department store and asked if size 6 was the smallest size they had. When the lady said yes, I asked her where do people go to buy clothes smaller than size 6. She told me to try Forever 21, I just laughed and walked away.

This struggle is real! Now that I'm at goal I cannot find any pants other than jeans smaller than a size 6. And because size 6 is vanity sizing most of the time, they are huge. I'm 59; shopping at teen stores is not in my future. Add to that the fact that I live in a rural area with hardly any stores and ugh.

Try lee.com. They have some decent pants (not just jeans) at reasonable prices down to size 0.

I am 5'3" and weigh 122 lbs. I usually wear a 4 petite/short from them.

I am finding myself sized out of a lot of brands. Just ordered XS tops (smallest they sell) from Lands End and, while they fit, they are a bit roomy. I was recently at J Jill and their XS was too big.