24lbs down and just dont see it :(

ohamberx0
ohamberx0 Posts: 98 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
I mean, the numbers make me feel great! I haven't been 143 in about 3 years, but it sucks when I don't see a difference, when I think 24lbs on a 5'4 girl should show more! I have taken "before" pics about 15lbs ago.. and don't see a difference.

I guess I'm going to have to be happy with numbers for now, so discouraging though. Better show when I lose these last 15-20lbs!!

Anyone else have a somewhat decent loss and not notice anything that makes you feel better??

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  • terrellc1
    terrellc1 Posts: 231 Member
    Keep on with it...the same thing happened with me. Although my clothes got a little looser, when I looked in the mirror, I saw the same body as when I was 25 pounds heavier! It has taken about 6 months for my brain to finally see my body differently. Weird, eh?
  • musicgirl88
    musicgirl88 Posts: 504 Member
    I'm about 45 pounds lighter and I still don't see the difference. :( I hate it, but it makes me want to work even harder to reach my goal weight!!
  • ohamberx0
    ohamberx0 Posts: 98 Member
    Exactly.. my pants are looser.. but everything else just looks the same. I can't fit into my old jeans yet, and it sucks cause I don't want to spend money on a bunch of clothes when I'm still losing! Just get me back into my old jeans.. then maybe ill look and be like Ahhhh I see it now lol
  • MissingMyOldSelf
    MissingMyOldSelf Posts: 689 Member
    I agree with you both. I've lost 39lbs, and I still don't "feel" it.... although, I have dropped 2 pant sizes from 18 to 14, I just don't really SEE it. Probably because I see myself daily. But you know... the scale never lies. It's proof that we're successful in what we're doing!
  • kmshred
    kmshred Posts: 393 Member
    i've lost 43lbs and "don't see it". seem to be losing weight in the most bizarre places. others will notice though, i've gone down a few dress sizes but, i still feel so unsatisfied. BUT! hey you are 24 lbs lighter right! run with that, the worst is over! keep truckin' with me :)
  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
    I dont see a different either in my 15.. But that's why I measure.. I can actually see the difference there
  • workinprogress12_2
    workinprogress12_2 Posts: 110 Member
    I also came to realize that excess weight over a longer period of time somehow morphed my body. I am right about where I was when I got married 16 years ago, but I am completely different on the outside. Time and gravity change a body. That's my experience.
  • daves160
    daves160 Posts: 600
    Be careful to eat foods that will help you lose fat and keep muscle.

    As I went from 255 to about 230, I did not see any difference, nor did I feel it. It did start to catch up and I began to notice it at 220.

    However, when I started a low glycemic diet, I really started to see the love handles and stomach fat disappear, and I don't feel like I am cannibalizing my body to lose weight. The added bonus is that I am eating very healthy for the first time in my life....And I am enjoying the food!
  • ohamberx0
    ohamberx0 Posts: 98 Member
    I'm hoping to just wake up one day like "oh heyyy".. I guess seeing yourself everyday does make a difference sometimes. Ugh.
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