What nobody tells you about losing weight
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I had no idea that loosing weight would be more about me on the inside than me on the outside.39
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fitstrongfitlove wrote: »I had no idea that loosing weight would be more about me on the inside than me on the outside.
Yep.
People said losing weight helped them gain confidence. I kinda scoffed at the idea that it would happen for me because while I have issues with confidence (or have had), it was never about how I LOOKED.
I am, basically, not afraid of ANY freaking thing anymore and it's come along with weight loss, but not because I've dropped a pants size. Rather, because I had to stop hiding behind food and my weight.20 -
fitstrongfitlove wrote: »
I didn't know losing 20 pounds would be so very very challenging.
The last 20 pounds are regarded by many as the hardest, because your body may not want to drip that last bit. It seems easier to drop weight when you have a lot to lose, but nearly everybody (or maybe everybody) slows down at the end. So good job hanging in there!
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wunderkindking wrote: »fitstrongfitlove wrote: »I had no idea that loosing weight would be more about me on the inside than me on the outside.
Yep.
People said losing weight helped them gain confidence. I kinda scoffed at the idea that it would happen for me because while I have issues with confidence (or have had), it was never about how I LOOKED.
I am, basically, not afraid of ANY freaking thing anymore and it's come along with weight loss, but not because I've dropped a pants size. Rather, because I had to stop hiding behind food and my weight.
For me, the confidence simply came from the fact that I set my mind to it, and I did it.
No one can be harder on me than myself, and despite being married for donkey’s years to the same wonderful guy and having great kids, I beat myself up for not accomplishing more. This is something I can hug to myself and say,”I did this. I finished this. I won this battle.”
Because it was (and still is, every single day) a battle.24 -
springlering62 wrote: »wunderkindking wrote: »fitstrongfitlove wrote: »I had no idea that loosing weight would be more about me on the inside than me on the outside.
Yep.
People said losing weight helped them gain confidence. I kinda scoffed at the idea that it would happen for me because while I have issues with confidence (or have had), it was never about how I LOOKED.
I am, basically, not afraid of ANY freaking thing anymore and it's come along with weight loss, but not because I've dropped a pants size. Rather, because I had to stop hiding behind food and my weight.
For me, the confidence simply came from the fact that I set my mind to it, and I did it.
No one can be harder on me than myself, and despite being married for donkey’s years to the same wonderful guy and having great kids, I beat myself up for not accomplishing more. This is something I can hug to myself and say,”I did this. I finished this. I won this battle.”
Because it was (and still is, every single day) a battle.
Same thing for me. I can be a very lazy person with discipline and concentration issues. The fact that I've managed to lose so much weight is a huge confidence booster.
I hope it will help me find a new job. Last time I was job hunting it took me years (pickiness, but also bad interviews due to lack of confidence and prejudice towards obesity).17 -
My blanket feels so huge now, I am pretty sure I had trouble fitting all of me inside it just an year ago. Also, I have noticed shower time is less noisy because the fat doesn't flap around when I am rubbing body wash all over me.14
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I was told that we lose weight unevevenly. I assumed that that would be breasts before gut or arms before butt. I didn't realise that individual body parts will lose unevenly. My breasts and arms have divots.
No one told me that I could lose 25kg (50lb), and people wouldn't notice.
No one told me that I could do this. I only knew one lady who had lost a lot of weight, and she was heavily into running, so it didn't seem practical for me. I had to find my own route, when I was ready. But a bit of moral support would have been nice.31 -
Not only do you have to change all your clothing - but accessories too. What I use to 'be able' to wear now is overwhelming to my frame/face. Like earring size - bags/purses.14
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Mondowefte wrote: »
No one told me that I could do this. I only knew one lady who had lost a lot of weight, and she was heavily into running, so it didn't seem practical for me. I had to find my own route, when I was ready. But a bit of moral support would have been nice.
Well then - YOU CAN DO THIS! You can TOTALLY do this! There are so many fantastic examples of people from all ability levels and walks of life here on MFP who have, and they inspire me every day. If someone who can't walk can lose weight, or someone who started at 500 pounds, or someone who is starting over 70, then we can both lose weight and gain health too. All it takes is patience, consistency and time.
Great job with what you've done already! Nobody really told me all the strange ways my body would drop weight either, LOL.
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Mondowefte wrote: »No one told me that I could lose 25kg (50lb), and people wouldn't notice.
Couldn't agree more. I'm down 16.3% of my body weight and no one has mentioned it? Maybe I didn't look that bad 50 lbs heavier? But I sure feel a lot better! At the end of the day, I'm doing this for me, not anyone else, but I appreciate your frustration.13 -
Sand_TIger wrote: »Mondowefte wrote: »
No one told me that I could do this. I only knew one lady who had lost a lot of weight, and she was heavily into running, so it didn't seem practical for me. I had to find my own route, when I was ready. But a bit of moral support would have been nice.
Well then - YOU CAN DO THIS! You can TOTALLY do this! There are so many fantastic examples of people from all ability levels and walks of life here on MFP who have, and they inspire me every day. If someone who can't walk can lose weight, or someone who started at 500 pounds, or someone who is starting over 70, then we can both lose weight and gain health too. All it takes is patience, consistency and time.
Great job with what you've done already! Nobody really told me all the strange ways my body would drop weight either, LOL.
Thanks Sand_tiger. It has been a rough week, and this was lovely to come back to. Well done on your hard work as well.5 -
That body dysmorphia doesn't disappear with the weight. I know I get bloated, but I am wearing a few sizes smaller than when I started and I still look the same to me. I use scales, clothes, and tape measure to reaffirm that I am making progress, but I really want to see it for myself!16
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That losing a significant amount of weight is a bit like going through puberty again and being over 50 that was long time ago:
- people feel ok about commenting on your body
- You might notice getting noticed by the people of the gender/s you prefer
- there are things you can do that you couldn't before
- which sometimes surprises you
- you might have to buy new clothes frequently for a while
- the way you view yourself can change drastically
- but you still might see your self mentally as you used to for a while
- but eventually the "new" you just becomes you.
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Eimajnosbor wrote: »That losing a significant amount of weight is a bit like going through puberty again and being over 50 that was long time ago:
- people feel ok about commenting on your body
- You might notice getting noticed by the people of the gender/s you prefer
- there are things you can do that you couldn't before
- which sometimes surprises you
- you might have to buy new clothes frequently for a while
- the way you view yourself can change drastically
- but you still might see your self mentally as you used to for a while
- but eventually the "new" you just becomes you.
Cheers
All true including still feeling old. I think once you hit that 50 mark you always do7 -
I beg to differ about feeling feeling old. Since losing 100+ lbs. I feel better than I did in my 50s. I'm 68 now. Just got a b/w polka dot pedicure to match my black/white outfit. I would of never done that before. I love my new outlook on life on my healthy lifestyle journey. Wish I had done it sooner.30
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FABRICWOMAN wrote: »I beg to differ about feeling feeling old. Since losing 100+ lbs. I feel better than I did in my 50s. I'm 68 now. Just got a b/w polka dot pedicure to match my black/white outfit. I would of never done that before. I love my new outlook on life on my healthy lifestyle journey. Wish I had done it sooner.
I think my feeling old is more mental than physical. When I got to my goal weight at 50 and was working out regularly, eating healthy and sleeping better, I felt physically better than I ever had my whole life. I am now 53. I don't feel physically old except for being stiff in the mornings, but my thinking is definitely "old" compared to the younger ones out there. It's just seems more obvious every year.7 -
Mondowefte wrote: »No one told me that I could lose 25kg (50lb), and people wouldn't notice.12
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FABRICWOMAN wrote: »I beg to differ about feeling feeling old. Since losing 100+ lbs. I feel better than I did in my 50s. I'm 68 now. Just got a b/w polka dot pedicure to match my black/white outfit. I would of never done that before. I love my new outlook on life on my healthy lifestyle journey. Wish I had done it sooner.
well I think the old adage that you are only as old as you feel/think/believe has certain ring of truth. I am probably as fit as I have ever been, but the aches can turn up a lot and some bits are failing. Doesn't stop me doing much though! Though the large number of painful muscle spasms I seem to get all the time (feet, calves, hands, ribs, neck, abdomen) are a bit irritating, especially when they wake you several times a night. Hoping to still living the self care lifestyle when I am sixty eight to!6 -
bobsburgersfan wrote: »Mondowefte wrote: »No one told me that I could lose 25kg (50lb), and people wouldn't notice.
100% this. I'm hoping to lose 180 pounds. I've lost about 100 so far and am not suprised or upset when people don't notice. I was a very fat guy before and now im still a somewhat less fat guy.
Some have noticed tho, but mostly I get told they can see it in my face LMAO.18 -
I noticed that I am turning over in bed without a huge amount of effort.18
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