Who's lost HEIGHT?
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I have lost weight and I'm thrilled with my results so far, but how many of you have lost inches in height?
This is the weirdest thing I have ever experienced. My doctor assures me that it is not bone loss at all. I started this journey at exactly 5'6". Now? I am 5'5 1/4"! WTH?!?!
Another weird quirk: I expected to be able to fit non wide-width shoes again, but I have also gone down half a shoe *size*, from a size 9 to an 8.5 ... and still shrinking! I almost fell out of a pair of my flip flops from last year because they are too big.
Anyone else have any not commonly-talked about "shrinking" adventures? :-)
This is the weirdest thing I have ever experienced. My doctor assures me that it is not bone loss at all. I started this journey at exactly 5'6". Now? I am 5'5 1/4"! WTH?!?!
Another weird quirk: I expected to be able to fit non wide-width shoes again, but I have also gone down half a shoe *size*, from a size 9 to an 8.5 ... and still shrinking! I almost fell out of a pair of my flip flops from last year because they are too big.
Anyone else have any not commonly-talked about "shrinking" adventures? :-)
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I lost an inch in height, but that's due to osteoporosis, not weight loss.
Lost a width in shoes. In fact, my feet were the second thing to shrink after weight loss. The first was my, uh, cleavage.
Now if I could only get rid of the spare tire.0 -
I lost an inch in height, but that's due to osteoporosis, not weight loss.
Lost a width in shoes. In fact, my feet were the second thing to shrink after weight loss. The first was my, uh, cleavage.
Now if I could only get rid of the spare tire.
Ah yes, the dreaded cleavage loss. Ugh! Come back, boobs! lol0 -
I am just starting, 2 days in, and I hope I loose some boobs...moobs more acurately!
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I had a pair of shoes that were very tight. I put them on yesterday after a couple of months and they fit perfectly, and my bras are swimming on me :grumble:0
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Congratulations on your weight loss! That's crazy about losing height! Maybe it's because you've lost weight in your feet? Maybe you were storing fat on the bottom of your feet and then having lost the weight it affected your overall height?
I really have no idea, just a thought I had, haha! But congrats again!
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I've lost a whole shoe size! I'm wearing slippers and shoes that never fit before. I even have socks that fit better now.
Congrats on your weight loss!0 -
I always thought I was 5'4 then a doctor actually measured my height to be 5'3.5 or something. Maybe one of the measurements was wrong?0
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er, I lost inches in my neck? I didn't know that was possible, silly as that sounds! haha!0
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I had a pair of shoes that were very tight. I put them on yesterday after a couple of months and they fit perfectly, and my bras are swimming on me :grumble:
Isn't it odd how we don't mind ... even LOVE .. buying new clothes in our new size but HATE having to buy new bras? LOL! Man, at my old size I was a DDD cup and I am nowhere near being able to fill them up now. I have just been buying cheapie $20 bras from Walmart and Target as I shrink and will go *real* bra shopping when I am at goal.0 -
I had actually just noticed yesterday that I had to lace up that last hole on my sneakers, you know that one you always unlace as soon as you get a new pair of shoes? The one at the very top by your ankles? I had to lace it up TIGHT.
Oh, and the boobs left weeks ago...0 -
I had a pair of shoes that were very tight. I put them on yesterday after a couple of months and they fit perfectly, and my bras are swimming on me :grumble:
Isn't it odd how we don't mind ... even LOVE .. buying new clothes in our new size but HATE having to buy new bras? LOL! Man, at my old size I was a DDD cup and I am nowhere near being able to fill them up now. I have just been buying cheapie $20 bras from Walmart and Target as I shrink and will go *real* bra shopping when I am at goal.
I HATE bra shopping!0 -
er, I lost inches in my neck? I didn't know that was possible, silly as that sounds! haha!
Yes! It's definitely possible. I didn't expect it either. I have an 18" silver cord with a charm that I never take off -- I sleep and bathe in it. It was almost a choker, but it hangs differently now. Yep, you lose inches in your neck too. lol0 -
You've lost a lot of weight (congrats!!) so it's not that unbelievable that you might have lost some padding from your feet.0
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I have lost an inch I use to be 5'6 now I am 5'5. I think this may be normal for some people that have lost weight. My sister, cousin and I both have shrunk inches in height.0
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Ok...the height thing is weird. I'm 44. Always thought of myself as 5' 5.25". Went into the doctor a couple weeks ago and measured 5' 4.75". WHAT? How did that happen? Am I already at the shrinking age?!?!?!?!?!?!?!0
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When I went in the army I was 5'9, came out 5'8 and a half!! Jumpingout of planes 31 times contracted my spine hitting the ground hard every time!!... now I have to have a tempurpedic mattress so my back doesn't hurt!0
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I have been 5'7" as long as I can remember and after a check up a few months ago I was told I was 5'6" something.....I thought that was really odd but never associated it with loosing weight. Now you you have me wondering if that's the reason.....This appoinment was made after I had lost 30 some pounds.....Interesting:\0
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Hey, saw a few comments regarding bras and had a tip; I found these bras from the company Barely There called "Custom Flex Fit." There are only five sizes, each one covering a range of traditional bra sizes (you can find the sizing chart by selecting one of the styles on the website: http://www.barenecessities.com/Barely-There-Bras_catalog_nxs,31,vendor,715.htm). It's been great for me because I haven't had to buy new bras even though I would have gone through several of the regular sizes. I think I found them at Kohl's, but there might be a list of retailers on their site somewhere in case I'm wrong.0
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I have lost weight and I'm thrilled with my results so far, but how many of you have lost inches in height?
This is the weirdest thing I have ever experienced. My doctor assures me that it is not bone loss at all. I started this journey at exactly 5'6". Now? I am 5'5 1/4"! WTH?!?!
Another weird quirk: I expected to be able to fit non wide-width shoes again, but I have also gone down half a shoe *size*, from a size 9 to an 8.5 ... and still shrinking! I almost fell out of a pair of my flip flops from last year because they are too big.
Anyone else have any not commonly-talked about "shrinking" adventures? :-)
im convinced ive shrunk, years ive been saying it to my husband and about 2 months ago he actually agreed with me lol.
my feet have shrunk width wise, and unfortunately my fingers too although im reluctant to get my wedding ring resized in case its only temporary0 -
I was watching a discovery health show on weightloss and obesity late one night, and one guy they were profiling lost height also. They said it was because he had fat in his feet that made him a little taller and when he lost his weight, he also lost the fat in his feet which resulted in the loss of height. Hope this helps.
Great job so far and good luck!0
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