EVERYONE NOTICED!

tabik30
tabik30 Posts: 443
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How much weight did you lose before people started noticing? There was a point for me around 17 lbs when suddenly it went from no one noticed to everyone noticed! It did help me to keep going once I started getting compliments I must say!
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  • vallemic
    vallemic Posts: 278 Member
    Me too... Right around the 15-17 lb mark!
  • iwantahealthierme13
    iwantahealthierme13 Posts: 337 Member
    5 lbs but it was all off my stomach and I like to wear tight-ish shirts and I'm exercising a whole lot.
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    Around 15 lbs for me--Now that I'm past 20, someone comments almost daily, and it feels amazing!!
  • EBFNP
    EBFNP Posts: 529 Member
    People tend to notice almost immediately with me within 5-10 lbs despite being very tall. I would say, sometimes people notice but won't say anything especially if they are not close to you.
  • busyblkgirl
    busyblkgirl Posts: 264 Member
    It was around that 17 lb. mark for me too. Congrats, it will help you to keep going :-)
  • davecreed
    davecreed Posts: 151 Member
    It's hard for me to answer that since I wore baggy sweatshirts all year long even after I list the weight lol but people usually noticed my face getting leaner and that was maybe after 20lbs of weight loss?
  • rachaeldab
    rachaeldab Posts: 11
    To be honest, not a lot of people have said anything to me. My dad said he could tell in my face because it's getting thinner and my in-laws said they noticed in my neck/upper chest area (this is also where it is most noticeable to me as well). I go into work everyday expecting someone there to say something but I think that because I have a significant amount of weight to lose, it's not entirely noticeable yet.

    However, what matters to me most is that I NOTICE. I notice when I put on shirts that fit snuggly before and now fit a lot looser. I notice because most of my pants are almost too BIG. I can't wait for the day that my pants are way too big. I can't wait for the day when I can go to the mall and buy clothes in any store EXCEPT for the plus size stores. That will be my biggest victory!
  • j77r68
    j77r68 Posts: 271 Member
    honestly other than my husband and some family only one guy from work has said anything and i'm at 35lbs lost ! but that makes no diff to me because I am doing this for me nnot everyone else. it's nice to get noticed but i don't rely on it for a confidence boost
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
    It was right around 15 lbs for me when people first started saying anything. But everyone in my dept at work knew I was trying to lose because we were all in a Biggest Loser contest together (which I ended up winning). When I hit 25 lbs loss, more people in the office outside of my dept started asking me if I'd lost weight and telling me how nice I look. Now, I get comments everyday from a lot of people.
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    down 40 so far, 20 here on mfp, and around the 20 pound mark my first person said something, a woman i work with. then about a week ago i was able to dress a bit more casual at work and three people said something. that was around the 35 pound mark. then just yesterday a woman i don't particularly care for said how much better i looked, that i, "was always handsome, but now, my gosh!"

    keep up the good work!
  • Bmontgomery613
    Bmontgomery613 Posts: 200 Member
    For me, it wasn't until I hit the 30lb mark. And, to be fair, I broadcast that accomplishment all over my facebook page, lol. Otherwise it's only the people who know me/know that I'm losing weight who comment.
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 926 Member
    right at the 20lb mark. Now its pretty much everyday and it feels really good.
  • QuintinV
    QuintinV Posts: 28
    Around the 17lbs mark... and it is such a motivator ~ feels great!
  • kspoon5
    kspoon5 Posts: 239 Member
    it was 20 lbs for me ... it took me more than 4 mos so it has been exciting to hear someone say wow ....
  • aibell
    aibell Posts: 25
    It happened this week, right around 15lbs lost. My boyfriend and co-workers began to point out where/that they saw me losing weight, and one of my friends at work even remarked "you know, it's a b*tchy thing to do, coming to work losin' weight." :D:D

    I can't visibly see any diference in myself when I look in the mirror, but I can tell my clothes are fitting more loosely. I'm looking forward to when I can really SEE the difference.
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    Haha people are just now starting to say something. Guess it varies for everyone.
  • MariaChele85
    MariaChele85 Posts: 267 Member
    around the 50lb mark. That's when i also noticed the change in my body, clothes etc...
  • raevynn
    raevynn Posts: 666 Member
    Right around 25 lbs, I think.

    It makes me feel just a little uncomfortable, but I'm working on the emotional aspects of my size now, so I'm learning to expect - and accept - the uncomfortable feelings, and just let it go.
  • deniseselah
    deniseselah Posts: 225 Member
    This is so inspiring!

    18 mos ago I lost a total of 35 ... I got lots of compliments around the 20# mark. Then I gained it all back ....:grumble:

    Now I am heading in the right direction again. I was at 13# when a friend I used to work with every day (but hadn't seen for 1 month) noticed. Today I hit my first 15# goal ... so just 5 more pounds and I bet I will be like most of you who say friends notice around 20#. Motivating! :happy:
  • DestroyTheOpposition
    DestroyTheOpposition Posts: 444 Member
    Its always a great motivation when you start getting the looks and the compliments. Congrats! ;D
  • TheDoctorDana
    TheDoctorDana Posts: 595 Member
    Nobody yet :(
  • asia_hanebach
    asia_hanebach Posts: 275 Member
    I got a comment from a co-worker when I went back to my part-time job for the Christmas break, that was at around 15 lbs lost. Other than that though, I haven't really heard anything and I'm at 22 lbs down as of today.
  • katiebythebay
    katiebythebay Posts: 611 Member
    To be honest, not a lot of people have said anything to me. My dad said he could tell in my face because it's getting thinner and my in-laws said they noticed in my neck/upper chest area (this is also where it is most noticeable to me as well). I go into work everyday expecting someone there to say something but I think that because I have a significant amount of weight to lose, it's not entirely noticeable yet.

    However, what matters to me most is that I NOTICE. I notice when I put on shirts that fit snuggly before and now fit a lot looser. I notice because most of my pants are almost too BIG. I can't wait for the day that my pants are way too big. I can't wait for the day when I can go to the mall and buy clothes in any store EXCEPT for the plus size stores. That will be my biggest victory!


    They will begin noticing almost at once, then the flood gate will open. Don't be discouraged.

    You're 100% right, the most important person that you want to notice is yourself. If you know you're doing something positive for your body, then who needs anyone else's acknowledgement.

    Keep that up sweetie!

    katie
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
    I have lost 44 so far.. but was very overweight. Only two people that didn't know I was trying have said anything.. my mom, and the wife of my husband's co-worker (to him, not to me). A lot of people know that I'm fairly sensitive, so perhaps they are being careful.. sure could use the boost some days though. Pretty soon, it will be so noticeable they maybe won't say anything but won't be able to help notice!
  • AntShanny
    AntShanny Posts: 359 Member
    Today 3 people I haven't seen in probably close to a year all said something...finally someone's noticing! I've lost 10 pounds since February and I'm really starting to notice it myself so it was awesome to have other people see it, too! Makes me proud of what I'm doing and motivates me to keep on keepin' on!
  • j375
    j375 Posts: 1 Member
    because i am a bigger guy around 2o 25lbs but i am new to this but in 2009 i weighed over 500lbs and now i am down to 362
  • Jennas2012
    Jennas2012 Posts: 11
    A friend of mine noticed and im at the 15lb mark. she actually told me i dont need to lose anymore. Which i thought was sweet but i pointed out that i'm in baggy clothes and she cant see it all lol. But it still made me feel so good and i even hugged her and said thanks! I have about 20lbs more to go to be Healthy Again and im going to do it!
  • Rosa1213
    Rosa1213 Posts: 456 Member
    It's great to read about all the people receiving compliments on their healthier lifestyle. :)
    I've only lost about 5 pounds, so no comments for me yet, but I'm looking forward to some in the future.. I know my parents will notice, just because my parents notice EVERYTHING!!

    It's a little bit scary...
  • LilRiver
    LilRiver Posts: 81 Member
    I started at 270/285 (MFP/pre-MFP) and have lost 30/45 so far and around the 15/30 lb mark people started commenting on my looks. Nobody has made the weight connection yet but I get a lot of puzzling looks as folks try to figure out just what's different... my hair? new makeup? new clothes? something! but they can't quite tell what yet. Which - hey, works for me! It's really fun to see folks try to figure it out :)
  • Caseybug799707
    Caseybug799707 Posts: 15 Member
    I love this thread! I'm, of course, doing this for ME...but it will be fun to have people notice once I start gaining momentum!

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