Someone finally noticed!!!

memaw66
memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
edited September 19 in Success Stories
Someone finally noticed that I have lost weight. For weeks now I have been wondering when someone would finally notice.
I was in the ladies room at work putting my contact back in and a lady that I work with came in and said
"Charlaine, have you lost weight, you look a lot smaller all over"

I just wanted to cry!! I told her I love her!! LOL

It was such a good feeling,....................finally!!!! She was so happy for me and we just started discussing how I was doing it and I told her about MFP (I tell everyone about MFP). She was saying that she is trying too so maybe we can be each others support.

Have a great day everyone. I already have!!

Memaw
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  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    Awww!! Awsome! You know what? I'll bet anything people have noticed your weight loss and just didn't say anything. But it feels awsome when someone does notice all that hard work. :flowerforyou:
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    Im usually not the all mushy crap kind of person, but doesn't that feel soooooo awesome?

    Congrats on your noticability :flowerforyou:

    I saw a co-worker yesterday for the first time in a few months and she looked at me and looked away, then looked back up and said "oh my god, I didn't even know that was you"

    Ahh, that does feel nice. :glasses:
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    Im usually not the all mushy crap kind of person, but doesn't that feel soooooo awesome?

    Congrats on your noticability :flowerforyou:

    I saw a co-worker yesterday for the first time in a few months and she looked at me and looked away, then looked back up and said "oh my god, I didn't even know that was you"

    Ahh, that does feel nice. :glasses:
    Feels fantastic!!!!!!!!
  • CMS1130
    CMS1130 Posts: 9
    awesome:flowerforyou:
  • JStarnes
    JStarnes Posts: 5,576 Member
    I'm always afraid to tell people they look skinnier b/c I'm wondering if they're thinking "did you think I was fat before??" Unless I know for sure they're trying ot lose weight, I try and keep the comments to myself, just in case. :ohwell:

    ETA: CONGRATS though!! It feels great & you deserve it!! :bigsmile:
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    I'm always afraid to tell people they look skinnier b/c I'm wondering if they're thinking "did you think I was fat before??" Unless I know for sure they're trying ot lose weight, I try and keep the comments to myself, just in case. :ohwell:

    ETA: CONGRATS though!! It feels great & you deserve it!! :bigsmile:

    You won't hurt anyone's feelings, trust me. It's not like you're going to tell someone they lost noticable weight and they're going to think like "what, I wasn't fatter before"

    Everyone on here knows how much hard work it is to lose weight, I think telling people is kind of rewarding them for the hard work. Or at least, if you ever see me in person, you have my whole hearted permission to tell me how much you can tell :smokin:
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Awesome !! There is nothing more inspiring than somebody commenting on your weightloss. It always makes me want to kick it up a notch!
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    I'm always afraid to tell people they look skinnier b/c I'm wondering if they're thinking "did you think I was fat before??" Unless I know for sure they're trying ot lose weight, I try and keep the comments to myself, just in case. :ohwell:

    ETA: CONGRATS though!! It feels great & you deserve it!! :bigsmile:

    You won't hurt anyone's feelings, trust me. It's not like you're going to tell someone they lost noticable weight and they're going to think like "what, I wasn't fatter before"

    Everyone on here knows how much hard work it is to lose weight, I think telling people is kind of rewarding them for the hard work. Or at least, if you ever see me in person, you have my whole hearted permission to tell me how much you can tell :smokin:
    Me too!!:laugh:
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    I'm always afraid to tell people they look skinnier b/c I'm wondering if they're thinking "did you think I was fat before??" Unless I know for sure they're trying ot lose weight, I try and keep the comments to myself, just in case. :ohwell:

    ETA: CONGRATS though!! It feels great & you deserve it!! :bigsmile:

    I am the same way! There are so many "foot in the mouth" opportunities out there, so I just stear clear of any possible "personal" statement or question rather than try to figure out what is ok and not ok to say.

    Anyway, back to Memaw, congrats, it IS a good feeling for someone to notice. Keep up the good work!
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Aww, congratulations! :flowerforyou: I know just how great that feeling is!!!
    You are doing an awesome job, keep it up! :smile:
  • Poison5119
    Poison5119 Posts: 1,460 Member
    Memaw -- congrats! That is an awesome feeling. :heart:
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    YAY! Getting noticed is the best feeling in the world - keep up the FANTASTIC work!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Treadly
    Treadly Posts: 17
    Congrats on your achievement!

    I have something for all men to remember; you want to make a women's day,whether it be your wife, friend, girlfriend ; acknowledge and rejoice and share her joy when the scales smile at her and she has to shop for new clothes. Also, if the scale doesn't smile at her on any particuliar day, just listen and don't give advice.
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    Congrats on your achievement!

    I have something for all men to remember; you want to make a women's day,whether it be your wife, friend, girlfriend ; acknowledge and rejoice and share her joy when the scales smile at her and she has to shop for new clothes. Also, if the scale doesn't smile at her on any particuliar day, just listen and don't give advice.
    Very good advice. I have a friend who has lost 34lbs and I am soooo happy for her, but not happy hearing my husband say how good she looks over and over and over. He never tells me I look good. When she said "Well, yeah, but she's(meaning me) lost weight too!" He just said "Yeah, she has but not as much as she wants to lose". Not once did he say "Yeah, and she looks good, or I'm proud or nothing!" :cry: :cry: :cry: What a meanie!!! But that's okay because I feel better and I know I look better.
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    Congrats on your achievement!

    I have something for all men to remember; you want to make a women's day,whether it be your wife, friend, girlfriend ; acknowledge and rejoice and share her joy when the scales smile at her and she has to shop for new clothes. Also, if the scale doesn't smile at her on any particuliar day, just listen and don't give advice.
    Very good advice. I have a friend who has lost 34lbs and I am soooo happy for her, but not happy hearing my husband say how good she looks over and over and over. He never tells me I look good. When she said "Well, yeah, but she's(meaning me) lost weight too!" He just said "Yeah, she has but not as much as she wants to lose". Not once did he say "Yeah, and she looks good, or I'm proud or nothing!" :cry: :cry: :cry: What a meanie!!! But that's okay because I feel better and I know I look better.
    Tell him that. He may not realize what a heel he sounds like when he says stuff like that. It is mean, but I'm sure he does not intend to hurt your feelings. Tell him that you need a cheerleader at home too. :flowerforyou:
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    Congrats on your achievement!

    I have something for all men to remember; you want to make a women's day,whether it be your wife, friend, girlfriend ; acknowledge and rejoice and share her joy when the scales smile at her and she has to shop for new clothes. Also, if the scale doesn't smile at her on any particuliar day, just listen and don't give advice.
    Very good advice. I have a friend who has lost 34lbs and I am soooo happy for her, but not happy hearing my husband say how good she looks over and over and over. He never tells me I look good. When she said "Well, yeah, but she's(meaning me) lost weight too!" He just said "Yeah, she has but not as much as she wants to lose". Not once did he say "Yeah, and she looks good, or I'm proud or nothing!" :cry: :cry: :cry: What a meanie!!! But that's okay because I feel better and I know I look better.
    Tell him that. He may not realize what a heel he sounds like when he says stuff like that. It is mean, but I'm sure he does not intend to hurt your feelings. Tell him that you need a cheerleader at home too. :flowerforyou:
    If I try to say anything he just turns it around and says "There I go again I can never say anything right!" So I don't even bother any more. I know one day he will wake up and see me and be like "Whoa, she looks good!"
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    Congrats on your achievement!

    I have something for all men to remember; you want to make a women's day,whether it be your wife, friend, girlfriend ; acknowledge and rejoice and share her joy when the scales smile at her and she has to shop for new clothes. Also, if the scale doesn't smile at her on any particuliar day, just listen and don't give advice.
    Very good advice. I have a friend who has lost 34lbs and I am soooo happy for her, but not happy hearing my husband say how good she looks over and over and over. He never tells me I look good. When she said "Well, yeah, but she's(meaning me) lost weight too!" He just said "Yeah, she has but not as much as she wants to lose". Not once did he say "Yeah, and she looks good, or I'm proud or nothing!" :cry: :cry: :cry: What a meanie!!! But that's okay because I feel better and I know I look better.
    Tell him that. He may not realize what a heel he sounds like when he says stuff like that. It is mean, but I'm sure he does not intend to hurt your feelings. Tell him that you need a cheerleader at home too. :flowerforyou:
    If I try to say anything he just turns it around and says "There I go again I can never say anything right!" So I don't even bother any more. I know one day he will wake up and see me and be like "Whoa, she looks good!"
    Awww!! Well from everyone here, You look great!!:flowerforyou:
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    Thanks everyone!!!!!!
    You guys are the greatest!!!

    Memaw
  • ilmommkc
    ilmommkc Posts: 73
    Awesome and congrats! It's such a great feeling the 1st time someone notices, especially the people you are around daily. It's usually the hardest for them to notice :)
  • cdickey
    cdickey Posts: 230
    It's great that you were noticed. I love it when people tell me that they see me shrinking.

    I'm sorry your hubby doesn't give you the credit you deserve. You might not be where you want to be but you're on your way and he should say nice things to you about it. My hubby doesn't tell me that he's noticed my loss much but he does tell others that I'm doing good and they tell me. That makes me feel pretty good. I hope your hubby takes notice soon.
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
    I gotta agree!! I love to see people I haven't seen in months that are just amazed at the difference :)


    Congrats on getting noticed :) It will come more often now!! yay!!
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    It's great that you were noticed. I love it when people tell me that they see me shrinking.

    I'm sorry your hubby doesn't give you the credit you deserve. You might not be where you want to be but you're on your way and he should say nice things to you about it. My hubby doesn't tell me that he's noticed my loss much but he does tell others that I'm doing good and they tell me. That makes me feel pretty good. I hope your hubby takes notice soon.
    Yesterday when I told the hubbs that someone noticed he said "Yeah, I can tell you are losing because now you have flabby skin under your arms instead of just fat".. Okay I guess that would be called a Lefthanded compliment??????? I just said "yeah, I need to tone up". This is coming from a man that weighs well over 275!!! Oh, well.
  • onmywayto130
    onmywayto130 Posts: 9
    Congratulations! I am still waiting for this happy event, though I have not lost as much as you have! Good work! Your body is saying, "Thank you, thank you" also.
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    It's great that you were noticed. I love it when people tell me that they see me shrinking.

    I'm sorry your hubby doesn't give you the credit you deserve. You might not be where you want to be but you're on your way and he should say nice things to you about it. My hubby doesn't tell me that he's noticed my loss much but he does tell others that I'm doing good and they tell me. That makes me feel pretty good. I hope your hubby takes notice soon.
    Yesterday when I told the hubbs that someone noticed he said "Yeah, I can tell you are losing because now you have flabby skin under your arms instead of just fat".. Okay I guess that would be called a Lefthanded compliment??????? I just said "yeah, I need to tone up". This is coming from a man that weighs well over 275!!! Oh, well.



    I think MAYBE he's getting just a tad jealous of how great you're doing, and THAT'S why he's saying the stuff he is to you and others!
    You're doing awesome! DON'T let him get you down on yourself! :flowerforyou: :smile:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    YAY!!! I am so happy to hear that! All your hard work pays off!
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    YAY!!! I am so happy to hear that! All your hard work pays off!
    Thank you. I love your new picture. You are looking awesome!!!!!
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    It's great that you were noticed. I love it when people tell me that they see me shrinking.

    I'm sorry your hubby doesn't give you the credit you deserve. You might not be where you want to be but you're on your way and he should say nice things to you about it. My hubby doesn't tell me that he's noticed my loss much but he does tell others that I'm doing good and they tell me. That makes me feel pretty good. I hope your hubby takes notice soon.
    Yesterday when I told the hubbs that someone noticed he said "Yeah, I can tell you are losing because now you have flabby skin under your arms instead of just fat".. Okay I guess that would be called a Lefthanded compliment??????? I just said "yeah, I need to tone up". This is coming from a man that weighs well over 275!!! Oh, well.



    I think MAYBE he's getting just a tad jealous of how great you're doing, and THAT'S why he's saying the stuff he is to you and others!
    You're doing awesome! DON'T let him get you down on yourself! :flowerforyou: :smile:
    He is SO not able to get me down any more. I am doing this for me and me only!!!!! If he's jealous then HE needs to do something about it. He used to be the one that would tell me "only you can change it" when I would complain about my weight. So I am going to throw that right back at him!! Go MEMAW!!!
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    It's great that you were noticed. I love it when people tell me that they see me shrinking.

    I'm sorry your hubby doesn't give you the credit you deserve. You might not be where you want to be but you're on your way and he should say nice things to you about it. My hubby doesn't tell me that he's noticed my loss much but he does tell others that I'm doing good and they tell me. That makes me feel pretty good. I hope your hubby takes notice soon.
    Yesterday when I told the hubbs that someone noticed he said "Yeah, I can tell you are losing because now you have flabby skin under your arms instead of just fat".. Okay I guess that would be called a Lefthanded compliment??????? I just said "yeah, I need to tone up". This is coming from a man that weighs well over 275!!! Oh, well.



    I think MAYBE he's getting just a tad jealous of how great you're doing, and THAT'S why he's saying the stuff he is to you and others!
    You're doing awesome! DON'T let him get you down on yourself! :flowerforyou: :smile:
    He is SO not able to get me down any more. I am doing this for me and me only!!!!! If he's jealous then HE needs to do something about it. He used to be the one that would tell me "only you can change it" when I would complain about my weight. So I am going to throw that right back at him!! Go MEMAW!!!
    He'll shape up and start being nice, as he sees other men checking you out. lol
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    It's great that you were noticed. I love it when people tell me that they see me shrinking.

    I'm sorry your hubby doesn't give you the credit you deserve. You might not be where you want to be but you're on your way and he should say nice things to you about it. My hubby doesn't tell me that he's noticed my loss much but he does tell others that I'm doing good and they tell me. That makes me feel pretty good. I hope your hubby takes notice soon.
    Yesterday when I told the hubbs that someone noticed he said "Yeah, I can tell you are losing because now you have flabby skin under your arms instead of just fat".. Okay I guess that would be called a Lefthanded compliment??????? I just said "yeah, I need to tone up". This is coming from a man that weighs well over 275!!! Oh, well.



    I think MAYBE he's getting just a tad jealous of how great you're doing, and THAT'S why he's saying the stuff he is to you and others!
    You're doing awesome! DON'T let him get you down on yourself! :flowerforyou: :smile:
    He is SO not able to get me down any more. I am doing this for me and me only!!!!! If he's jealous then HE needs to do something about it. He used to be the one that would tell me "only you can change it" when I would complain about my weight. So I am going to throw that right back at him!! Go MEMAW!!!
    He'll shape up and start being nice, as he sees other men checking you out. lol
    Oh, I doubt that. He is the most un-jealous type ever!!!! He always says its because he knows I would never hurt him that way. But I have never been HOT so we shall see!
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    You Go Charlaine!!
    I am so happy for you. Wish I could say I was in your league on weight loss.:drinker:
    I am sorry to hear your husbands attitude is less than one would desire. Such negativity can be hard to deal with.
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