I just hit my first 5 lbs gone. And I was super excited when the scale hit two days in a row of being down 5. But I don't SEE a difference. I started at 175.5 and am now 170 even. Is it normal not to physically notice a 5 lb loss? It's kinda discouraging.

It's always hard to feel/see the first few pounds being lost, but the scale doesn't lie

As more pounds come off, you'll definitely notice a difference! When I first lose weight, I definitely feel my clothes are a tiny bit looser, and I just have more energy. It's always hard in the beginning, but hang in there - you'll definitely notice the results soon. And, you can always measure yourself with a tape measurer to see if you lost inches as well.

yeah, i think the first 5 are hard to see... after 10 you definitely start to see a difference though! although sometimes it's so minimal it feels like it's just in your head. haha. but don't let it bring you down! 5 pounds is awesome!

I didn't FULLY start to notice any difference until about 20lbs in. Keep at it!

I didn't notice the first 5...in fact I don't think I really noticed anything until the first 10, and then suddenly I saw myself as a substantially smaller person and wanted to parade around in skimpy outfits.

I definitely didn't notice the first five - but while you can, I would totally take some pictures! Just basic ones of your face, body, front on/side on etc - I regret not doing this as while I know I'm a lot smaller now being that I'm about 42 pounds down, I have no visuals - and I feel these would really help on the days when I just feel huge again...
Hang in there though! You'll start to notice things soon

I didn't notice my first 5 pounds as far as changes in my looks but I felt it!

I agree with rainbowstripe- Take pictures! I didn't notice it on myself until about 20 pounds gone. All of my weight is in one place and having pictures helped a whole lot. The change was slow but now I can really see a difference.

Hey and it's 5 pounds gone forever- WOO HOO!

Yep same here. Now I'm down 20 and look great! I can't wait for the last 20 to be gone!

I definitely didn't notice the first five. Within recent months I've lost 16 pounds altogether (gained 7 back over the holidays) and didn't notice a difference until I had lost about 10. That's also when I started getting compliments from people around me that I looked like I was losing weight. I think it would be hard for most people to notice a 5-pound weight loss, so don't get discouraged! Keep going and you'll begin to see the changes.

Catahoula, my weight (beginning, etc.) is very similar to yours. Eventhough my "official" weigh in day for myself is not until Thursday, I weigh every day and today I was 165 - which means I have lost 6 pounds. I don't notice it either!! "Maybe" the pants I have on today are a tiny bit less snug...but I don't "see" it. But I'll keep plugging away - knowing that I eventually WILL see it!!

I really didn't notice anything until I hit 30 lb... but I wasn't really looking for changes 'cause I feared I'd be disappointed.

I didnt notice it either, I usually pay attention to my pants beause that is a tangible cue for me. I really cant see where the weight is coming off from, I still feel really heavy.

I agree, take pictures! Especially if you lose all over, because it is pretty hard to notice. When I look at pictures I can see how everything is getting proportionally smaller

I'm right there with the other girls. I knew I had lost a lot of weight but it wasn't until I was 165 that I realized it. (I started at 200) I think its a mental thing. Also we see our body everyday so we see the slow change from pound to pound. Does that make sense? I also wish I would have taken pictures!