Unexpected costs of losing weight

kidakiwi04
kidakiwi04 Posts: 238
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
Now I expected the usual... You know higher food bill, new shoes, new clothes, gym membership, and exercise equipment. No one said changing over a decade of bad habits would easy or cheap. However never in a million years did I think to add TOILET PAPER to the list. This maybe TMI but since I'm drinking a minimum of 100 oz a day I pee like 50 times a day and more fiber has me going more regularly. Hence the reason I have to go out and buy more TP. :laugh:

What are some of the unexpected costs have you experienced? So I know what surprises to expect.
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  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    ...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)
  • jennys11
    jennys11 Posts: 118 Member
    ...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

    I hate when people do that! I had my mom say, "You'll never be that skinny" - really mom? Thanks for saying "never" as I will prove you wrong. Why are people so negative? Oh wait, they are jealous.
  • budhandy
    budhandy Posts: 305 Member
    ...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)
    Scew them your doing a amazing job!
  • kidakiwi04
    kidakiwi04 Posts: 238
    ...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)bo
    Scew them your doing a amazing job!

    This time 2!! Forget about them.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Seriously.., you would think you would get encouragement, but NOT one person has said one positive thing to me. It makes me focus harder on myself in a defiant way I guess.

    Good luck to everyone who tries to better themself!!!

    I always say..., “If it’s important, you’ll find a way; If it isn’t you’ll find an excuse!”
  • tltincher
    tltincher Posts: 107 Member
    LOL!!
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    All these new clothes that keep getting bigger and bigger. I have to keep going out and buying new ones.

    I just realized today that I have a brand new pair of jeans sitting here that need to be hemmed, but ummm...they're too big now. So that was a total waste of $$.
  • mdj1501
    mdj1501 Posts: 388 Member
    :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: Yes, I too have noticed increase in the TP dept! :laugh:
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    My engagement ring is too big. The ring store said it needs sizing down 6 sizes and the ring can only go 3 so I need a new one. No point yet though until I loose the weight that I have left as it will be too big again. X
  • rlv2680
    rlv2680 Posts: 289 Member
    finding the perfect HRM
    my new obesession for cute sports bras
    tanning and highlights to put my new look togther
  • leannems
    leannems Posts: 516 Member
    I hear you on the TP! Although I will say - I'm at roughly 96 ounces of water a day, and the more days in a row I hit that level, my pee frequency decreases. Right now it's down to once per 32 ounces for the first bottles, more for the second two bottles. Huh - that's weird.

    The cost of eating out has gone up. I eat out less frequently, but when I do eat out, it seems like I'm ordering more expensive things to keep it healthy (like an app, soup and salad, as opposed to a sandwich with french fries, or an entree with double veggies). I cannot believe how much more expensive it is to eat out when you're more selective!
  • kaetra
    kaetra Posts: 442 Member
    Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:
  • Hbumgar0
    Hbumgar0 Posts: 3 Member
    Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:
    haha i love this
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:
    haha i love this
    (me too!)
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Now that I can reach my toes and breathe at the same time, nail polish expenses are on the rise. :laugh:
    haha i love this
    (me too!)

    Ha ha. I still can't reach them! Maybe come summer? X
  • Escarda
    Escarda Posts: 131 Member
    ...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

    I hate when people do that! I had my mom say, "You'll never be that skinny" - really mom? Thanks for saying "never" as I will prove you wrong. Why are people so negative? Oh wait, they are jealous.

    Grr iv had people tell me that! It is upsetting..
  • Lunajen
    Lunajen Posts: 1
    One tip i can give you that i'm doing is shopping at thrift stores. Especially for pants while i'm going through the size changes. That way i'm not spending a crazy amount of money on clothes that won't fit me in a few months/weeks. What's $5'-$10 here and there, at least until i hit my goal size.
    That is if you don't mind wearing something used.
  • BodyFuel
    BodyFuel Posts: 13 Member
    Nice quote!

    You look great! It is not easy to take good care of yourself because it take lots of will power and dedication. I have to believe that other people take the anger that they have at themselves for not being dedicated out on those who are. Keep up the great work!
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    My engagement ring is too big. The ring store said it needs sizing down 6 sizes and the ring can only go 3 so I need a new one. No point yet though until I loose the weight that I have left as it will be too big again. X

    ^^This. Well, not exactly. I kept the same ring, but did have to pay to have it sized down.
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    One tip i can give you that I'm doing is shopping at thrift stores. Especially for pants while I'm going through the size changes. That way I'm not spending a crazy amount of money on clothes that won't fit me in a few months/weeks. What's $5'-$10 here and there, at least until i hit my goal size.
    That is if you don't mind wearing something used.
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    That is a good idea! I need some new clothes soon. I'm not going to have anything to wear to work.
  • pinkminy
    pinkminy Posts: 286
    well I think new bras is my big cost at the moment, my boobs have gotten smaller. LOL
    But I have saved money by not bying so much food I dont buy stuff like take aways, pastries, sweets and biscuts, and I dont buy as much alcohol. and I can fit back into some of old stuff.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    One tip i can give you that i'm doing is shopping at thrift stores. Especially for pants while i'm going through the size changes. That way i'm not spending a crazy amount of money on clothes that won't fit me in a few months/weeks. What's $5'-$10 here and there, at least until i hit my goal size.
    That is if you don't mind wearing something used.
    Goodwill Rules!!!
  • ball858
    ball858 Posts: 395 Member
    All these new clothes that keep getting bigger and bigger. I have to keep going out and buying new ones.

    I just realized today that I have a brand new pair of jeans sitting here that need to be hemmed, but ummm...they're too big now. So that was a total waste of $$.

    Knowing that I am not at my goal yet I buy most of my clothes from charity shops etc.. and cheap shops like primark and peacocks
  • HeatherR930
    HeatherR930 Posts: 214 Member
    Oh my gosh, it has cost me so much money!
    *CLOTHES...I only bought enough to get by as I went down in sizes, but I bet I spent a few hundred! And now I have only a couple pairs of work pants, 1 pair of jeans, a few shirts, etc. that fit...I will have to buy it little by little & build a wardrobe over time because I just don't have the money to buy what I need at one time!!!
    *Exercise gear: running shoes, zumba shoes, HRM, workout clothes, sports bras, new workout clothes & sports bras as I got smaller, Zumba toning sticks, Ipod arm band, lots more small things that add up!
    *Food: protein shakes, much more frequent grocery trips to stock up on produce, try to buy organic on some things when I can, & low-fat varieties of breads, tortillas, granola, cheese, etc. are often more expensive!
    *Laundry: I do twice as much now that I have to wash the regular clothes I wore that day & the workout clothes of the day, AND I don't have as many clothes, so I have to make sure I have clean work clothes or workout clothes to wear the next day!!
    *Gym membership: $60/month for myself & hubby...he is about to have a personal trainer too...no idea how we will make this work but it is needed!
    *Time: I know the workout time has taken away from other things (doing the work I need to be doing at home- to our house & stuff for my job)

    So yes, it has cost way more money than I thought, but it is SO worth it. I will do what it takes to make sure we get & stay healthy in this house!!!
  • Lolli1986
    Lolli1986 Posts: 500 Member
    a wii. haha. and now that I have recovered and can move my legs again, a zumba game since i have a wii. it's a tough life. :)
  • hellraisedfire
    hellraisedfire Posts: 403 Member
    my work pants don't fit anymore! which is a plus but I work 4-6 days a week and I already hate shopping for fancy slacks enough as it is!
  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
    well I think new bras is my big cost at the moment, my boobs have gotten smaller. LOL
    But I have saved money by not bying so much food I dont buy stuff like take aways, pastries, sweets and biscuts, and I dont buy as much alcohol. and I can fit back into some of old stuff.

    This is why I bought sports bras. Don't have to buy new ones as often.
  • javajunki
    javajunki Posts: 32
    All these new clothes that keep getting bigger and bigger. I have to keep going out and buying new ones.

    I just realized today that I have a brand new pair of jeans sitting here that need to be hemmed, but ummm...they're too big now. So that was a total waste of $$.

    Even without a receipt some places will let you trade for like item, if they haven't been worn and they still carry the style.
    I know one woman who picked up several pair of new kids jeans at a garage sale (with the <store brand> tags still on them) but the wrong size for her boys, and traded them in at the store for the right size. The store resold them so no loss for them.
  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 390 Member
    ...the cost of people saying negative things to me instead of encouraging my healthy lifestyle. (You're too skinny, you look unhealthy, etc.)

    Agreed ppl tell me this all the time but i dnt listen : )
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Thank you..., I needed this thread. It put a smile on my face!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!
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