Hi all,
I've lost around 100pounds since May 2021 and while I still have some weight to loose, I started to notice things, I haven't had to worry about for the past couple of years as I was morbidly obese for the longest time. Not going to point out the things I was aware of from the start as loose skin etc., but rather observations that kind of surprised /annoy me (though they probably shouldn't have as it seems logical...)
1) People start sitting next to me in public transportation. Was the first thing happening. It happens more and more and while I appreciate getting healthier, I find this incredibly annoying. On the plus side though, I don't get anxiety if it happens and I don't have to fold into myself to make me smaller so the person next to me wouldn't realize how big I am (though it was pretty visual clear anyway...)
2) I heard that people who lost weight are cold all the time, but I was't aware of the extend. Was on vacation the last weekend and wore 3-5 layers all the time. Even at home I wear layers and I take hot baths quite often just to warm up a bit.
3) Notice it a few weeks ago. No fat coverage in case leaking is happening. Hasn't happened in forever, but if it would happen now, I have a feeling it would be visible for everyone due to the lack of mass that would have previously covered it up.
4) On said vacation I was super bloated and while sitting down I was shocked to actually see the extend of it. When I was heavier it was probably hidden by my chest, but recently my belly was like twice the size of my chest when I sat down.
5) Missing the right point to go a size down. I bought new clothes in XL and they fit me well, I hit a plateau for around 4 weeks and loosing weight slowed down quite a bit. Although I was just down maybe one or two pounds, XL became to big and I'm now a super proud owner of Jeans in size L! Probably would have saved some money if I just waited a few more weeks to get some new clothes and skip the XL clothes...
6) (probably 5.2) I absolutely don't understand the current sizing AT ALL. When I tried my first Jeans in a normal store, I picked a XL and 46/48. XL fit well. The 46/48 just got stuck at my calves. I later learnt that there is only a one size difference between XL and 46/48 and I do have some pretty dominant calves, but getting stuck at the calves (not even with a skinny jeans!) just seems weird / rude to me.
Thing that were the most prominent changes I notice. Will probably update along my way. Anything else you all experienced? Are there any uncommon / not widely know things I should mentally prepare myself for?
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