5 pounds had a big effect!

ElizabethRoad
ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
edited October 5 in Success Stories
I didn't tell anyone I was trying to lose weight, except my husband and one co-worker. My co-worker said the other day that she though I looked skinny, and today I was standing talking to her and she said "You definitely look skinny!" Now I'm not actually skinny - I've got about 13 pounds to go - but it was a great compliment!

I've only lost 5 pounds so far, and I'm surprised at how big a difference it's made. I tried on two of my T-shirts this morning, that used to be loose but still looked good, and they are too baggy to wear to work; they just look sloppy now.

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  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    You may have lost some inches too, and that makes a BIG difference! :smile:
  • dawn_eichert
    dawn_eichert Posts: 487 Member
    Great Job. When you think typically 10 pounds is a dress size, YES 5 pounds can make a huge difference.
    Keep it up!!!
  • abyssfully
    abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
    Aw that's great!! =)
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    the less you have to lose..the more noticable it is..the more you have to lose..you have to be in the 20-30 pound range before people notice..


    Congrats...only a few more to go..you can do it!
  • Gspice3
    Gspice3 Posts: 88 Member
    Great job!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    You may have lost some inches too, and that makes a BIG difference! :smile:
    I know I've lost some inches off my waist but I didn't really take measurements other than my waist and hips. Kind of wish I had, but I can just go by how my clothes fit. :)
  • Tori_356
    Tori_356 Posts: 510 Member
    the less you have to lose..the more noticable it is..the more you have to lose..you have to be in the 20-30 pound range before people notice..


    Congrats...only a few more to go..you can do it!

    I agree, I've lost 23 now and no one has said anything about me looking smaller. I see it in my face and clothes are fitting better....but that's it! Still have a little ways to go, about 30 lbs...

    Great job though!!!
  • judy20in2011
    judy20in2011 Posts: 143 Member
    the less you have to lose..the more noticable it is..the more you have to lose..you have to be in the 20-30 pound range before people notice..


    Congrats...only a few more to go..you can do it!

    I agree, I've lost 23 now and no one has said anything about me looking smaller. I see it in my face and clothes are fitting better....but that's it! Still have a little ways to go, about 30 lbs...

    Great job though!!!

    I think this depends on how you carry the weight as well. I had about 20 to lose, have lost 14 and people barely notice! I carried most of it my belly, so now I don't look pregnant at least! My legs have tightened up and I do have more collar bone showing but my face hasn't dropped much. I've dropped a whole size in the pants and are pinning a lot of them to get longer wear!

    And yes, even 5lbs can make such a difference! I found it motivated me so much more just seeing some results.
  • crazyk8
    crazyk8 Posts: 8 Member
    Great info... motivating. I had no idea 10 lbs was considered a dress size!:smile:
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    if i lose 5 lbs it is a whole size for me, inches add up a lot, good for you!
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    5 lbs, if mostly fat can be an inch or so.
    Congrats and I hope you reach your goals successfully, it certainly sounds like you are on your way.
  • hbart500
    hbart500 Posts: 243 Member
    great job!! :) Keep up the good work.
  • Noof91
    Noof91 Posts: 61 Member
    same here
    I love how everyone can see it
  • iamkylie
    iamkylie Posts: 43 Member
    Great Job. When you think typically 10 pounds is a dress size, YES 5 pounds can make a huge difference.
    Keep it up!!!

    Is that true?
  • fionamacf
    fionamacf Posts: 39
    Great Job. When you think typically 10 pounds is a dress size, YES 5 pounds can make a huge difference.
    Keep it up!!!

    Is that true?

    It depends on your height. I'm relatively tall and weight has further to distribute itself around. 31lbs = about 1.5 dress sizes on me.
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