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08-17-2004, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
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Unexpected Results of Weight Loss
So I was thinking about all the little things that have happened because I've lost weight and wondered if other people experienced these "unexpected" things, too--the kinds of things you don't think about happening when you start your weight loss journey. I can't say all of them are good, but they're interesting to think about.
*My wedding ring fell off, had it resized, and now it's too big again.
*I get cold a lot easier.
*I spend a lot more money on clothing.
*People treat me differently.
Now, I can't decide if that last one is because I behave differently, or because people are noticing me more. I don't remember ever having clerks and other shoppers talk to me as much as they do now. Before I was just the invisible middle-aged fat woman, I guess. Or am I more outgoing as the weight comes off? That one's a puzzle. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has noticed people being more friendly as the weight comes off.
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08-17-2004, 04:59 PM
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I climb mountains!
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This is great, Sheila! Really interesting. A couple of things come to mind immediately, but I know there's more, so I'm going to give this some thought and then report back.
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08-17-2004, 05:18 PM
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I wear jeans (check out my new profile pic! )
I am nicer so people are nicer (part of this is letting God into my life)
I still have plenty of "fat" days, but sometimes I feel pretty.
I am cold all the time.
I only have 1 ring that fits and its not my wedding ring.
My kiddo can wrap his whole arms around me when he hugs me.
I let people hug me and touch me.
I let people take my picture.
There are more, but this is a ODAT journey
Chris
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08-17-2004, 06:14 PM
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Shelia-- My list is identical to yours! My rings are barely staying on. I don't want to get them resized just yet.. I went from a size 8 ring finer ring to a size 6! Like I said they are BARELY hanging on..
I am cold all the time... It's totally wierd how those extra pounds insulate you!
I spend lotsa money on the clothing.. Matter of fact I need to go buy more!
I do notice more guys lookin my way these days.
I like my picture to be taken. I no longer hide behind someone! I'm right out in front!
I am not so out of breath after a little exertion
I can shop in the Junior section
ohhh... there are sooooo many things...
I'll stop here ... for now anyway!
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08-17-2004, 09:24 PM
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Abby's Mommy
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Funny one: DH is "in the mood" more often!!
(Sorry if thats too much information! )
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08-17-2004, 10:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ivanna B. Skinny
Funny one: DH is "in the mood" more often!!
(Sorry if thats too much information! )
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I have a couple thing I'd like to type to your post. And
Mez
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08-17-2004, 11:43 PM
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I got cheekbones!
My eyes still close when I smile too big, but I got cheekbones. Come and laugh with me!
DH? Well I will leave that to the imagination
Chris
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08-18-2004, 12:11 AM
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Senior Member
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Tee hee!!
Love the pic in your profile, too. You look fantastic!
So what is that beautiful piece of furniture behind you? I kept trying to see what the books were on the floor, too. Just snoopy, I guess.
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08-18-2004, 09:03 AM
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Chris... You look wonderful!!!
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08-18-2004, 10:08 AM
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Long Time Member
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Chris - you look great!! I LOVE the picture of you laughing too!!! You rock!!!
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08-18-2004, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheila53
Tee hee!!
Love the pic in your profile, too. You look fantastic!
So what is that beautiful piece of furniture behind you? I kept trying to see what the books were on the floor, too. Just snoopy, I guess.
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Piles and piles of OA literature, The Dance by Oriah Mountain Dreamer (check out the poety on her web site), Yoga magazines, My Journal/Step work, and the one thing that would piss my sponsor off Muscle and Fitness Hers, and of course my workout log another thing my sponsor and I are going rounds about. Darn I am rebellious lately
Chris
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08-18-2004, 04:13 PM
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Born Loser
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My ring fell off in the shower today for the first time. WOOOO HOOOO!!!
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08-18-2004, 09:06 PM
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Live for the Moment!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Canada
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Chris - You look HOT!
Howie - A ring just falling off is HUGE! Now we just need for your clothes to fall off... Oh dear, I didn't mean it to sound like that.. but i'm sure you know what I mean I want my clothes to fall off too.
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08-18-2004, 09:12 PM
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Born Loser
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WELL! That did catch my attention but at last I do know what you mean. LOL
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08-18-2004, 10:12 PM
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I climb mountains!
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Howie and Celina -- you guys are funny --
I'm just over a third of the way through my journey, so I'm sure I'm going to encounter a lot more surprising changes along the way, but these are some things I've noticed so far: - I always used to be ROASTING, and now I'll suddenly feel so cold!
- I can scratch my feet while driving my car! (Odd, I know, but it seems to come up a lot! )
- I can turn around in the seat more easily now while driving, so I find it easier to back up, pull out, switch lanes, etc.
- I'm so much lighter on my feet now -- I hop up on curbs, run up steps, etc...I'm not just more agile, I actually FEEL LIGHTER! (I didn't think about that.)
- My earlobes are thinner!
- Definitely the ring thing....Soon I'll need to get my commitment ring resized -- I would just die if I lost it!
- My feet shrank!
- My lap is bigger, so I hold my animals on my lap differently now!
- It's easier to carry the laundry basket -- and everything else, for that matter!
- Soooooo much less back pain -- it's not eliminated, but it's greatly reduced. (I expected relief eventually, but not this soon.)
- I don't retain water all the time like I did.
- I smile a lot more now, and I am much more like the old Sarah
- I don't stand as still when I'm standing now; I move around more (shake the butt, dance, etc.)
- No more huffing and puffing from simple exertion, THANK GOD!
- I'm flirting more, and just generally feel more self-confident
I'm sure I'm missing something, but already I've put down more than I'd expected to!
Last edited by lessofsarahtolove; 08-18-2004 at 10:14 PM.
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