noticed ANY weight being off?

I'm down 11 lbs and while that is not a lot; it is some..
I cannot see it anywhere, I don't feel different, I don't have clothes
fitting differently at ALL, a couple people said my face looks thinner..whoppeee my face..big deal..

seriously; no one can tell I've lost 11 lbs!!!

when do you start noticing? or when do you notice clothes fitting different??
someone told me that every 10 lbs is a different size..so why am I not in or close to needing a diff. size pants/shirt?

I started noticing at 15lbs last time I lost weight. I am at 10 right now, so I am hoping to get there again soon. It's different for everybody. each body is unique on how it lets go of fat/ gains muscle. Also, sometimes, we get so used to seeing ourselves one way, that mentally we stay the same weight. have you been taking pictures? They can help. Try taking them after every 10 lbs weightloss and you'll begin to see a progression. Keep up the good work... you'll start to notice things very soon!

I've put this out a couple times, but will restate quickly...basically, your brain lags behind your eyes in noticing changes in your body. Your brain uses something called pattern recognition and completion...it gets a signal from your eyes of something you see a lot (like yourself in the mirror), picks up the distinguishing features, and fills in the rest from memory. It helps you process common visual images faster. The problem in weight loss is that your brain fills in your -old- body, so you end up looking the same to yourself in the mirror longer than you would otherwise.

Photos will break this paradigm (because the scale is so different)...have you tried looking at previous and current photos of yourself?

Sizes are flexible and when you go down a size will depend on your weight distribution and a lot of other factors, so it is hard to predict. Keep going, and you'll get closer to your goals, AND your eyes will start seeing what is actually there.

Wow, Mandalinn, I didn't realize there was actually a science to it. That's awesome!

I've lost almost 45lbs since my highest weight and sometimes I feel like I look bigger. Everyone around me has noticed.

So...I took pictures and compared them to ones from last year and definitely saw the differences. There were huge differences! I must agree with what mandalinn82 said. I think that's why a lot of us struggle with our weight loss and get so bummed because we, ourselves, don't see results!

no, no pics taken..I'll take one tonight and start w/that...

and I have a pic from a few wks ago I can compare it to; altho i was doing the toodee-tah dance w/my kids; so it isnt a flattering pic lol..

My suggestion is this: for every 5 to 10 pounds, give yourself a FABULOUS treat! Like a movie, manicure, book, etc. And then soon enough you (and others) will be able to see your physical changes

I highly highly highly recommend taking pictures of your body in neutral clothing, in a couple consistent angles over this period.

When I took pictures at around 165 and again a couple days ago I was startled at small parts of my body which looked smaller, less pouchy and just a general less poofiness to my appearance. All my clothes still fit, some fit better but I haven't been like floating in anything yet.

I intend to to do that every ten or so pounds. I was thinking about posting them to show what it looks like, but I'm in my underwear haha. I don't know if I'm brave enough for that but we'll see haha.