Something Different about you...

twinzie02 · 06-12-2008, 01:00 PM

Been back on Atkins since April 5th. Finally reached over the 25lb mark. (-26lbs today)I keep telling my DH that nobody is noticing that I have lost weight. He just says....you always hid your weight well...big shirts and dresses. He tried to make me feel better. Well.....it started changing this week. Did you color your hair?? Did you cut your hair?? No, well, maybe three months ago. haha. Gal I worked with said...you better start wearing tighter clothes...they are falling off of you.

Finally someone noticed a change. Went through my closet the other day. The goodwill pile is getting bigger. I am pulling things out of my skinny closet and moving them over. Didn't they use to have a place on this website that people could trade clothes with others that have lost weight?? DH job has been really slow(construction)...can't afford a new wardrobe. Goodwill take trade ins???

Well I will keep you posted on the new comments to come. It feels good to work toward my goal.

Diana · 06-12-2008, 01:02 PM

It's all it takes is one person to notice and you'll be on cloud nine!

I love Goodwill! Perfect for those inbetween sizes

godsbeloved79 · 06-12-2008, 01:19 PM

Great progress. Yeah I agree that Goodwill is a good place to go while you are still losing.

Keep those comments coming

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Ilpirata · 06-12-2008, 01:38 PM

I am finally at the point where just about everyone I see says something to me.
just about fifty pounds later...
I think people want to be SURE before they mention weight or something.
Of course my close friends have been saying things for longer.

twinzie02 · 06-12-2008, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the comments. I was thinking when I did Atkins years ago...I started hearing comments around 20 lbs. haha. Definately a slower pace 6 years later. Also coming up on 44 years old...so the ol' metabolism has slowed down a bit. I will not try and panic...just think...it is a lifestyle change and will come off eventually. I try not to beat myself up if I mess up. It is better than where I was several months back. No more joint pain in my hips and feet. My clothes don't cut me in half when I sit at my desk. Although I will have to get me a belt to hold up my baggies. Haven't had a belt in about 4 years. lol. I just passed another gal in my office and she says....everytime I see you now you are wearing something new. Told her I was digging through my skinny closet and found a bunch of things I haven't wore in many many years.

mom2carli · 06-12-2008, 05:42 PM

I love, love, lovit when people start noticing and commenting!!! Good for you...bet you are lookin' great!!!

Califrog · 06-12-2008, 05:52 PM

Nobody notices with me till I hit at least 30 pounds down - I'm tall, so I hid the weight well when I'm gaining it OR losing it!

Prozak · 06-12-2008, 06:42 PM

i am in a bad spot... we moved away from our small town and then I gained the weight (I was 140 and then ballooned to 210 over 2 pregnancies)

I moved back here 2 years ago when I was 161, so nobody saw how much weight I lost, in fact it would have looked like I gained.. even though I felt so skinny.

So now here I am, and everyone is seeing me at 186 and i can imagine they are all thinking how fat I got in 10 years

Nobody says a word to me because for the most part they do not know I am losing (except my close friends/family and in-laws).

You guys keep me going LOL

DEBI IN OHIO · 06-12-2008, 06:51 PM

26 pounds in 2 months is NOT slow at all------
congrats

twinzie02 · 06-13-2008, 08:38 AM

Prozak....hang in there. I know it is difficult facing your old neighbors. But you got to remember where you were coming from. I hated not being able to breath and my body hurt so bad. I was 220 when I started. So I know where you are coming from. I have a twin sister that lives in Texas....and she got super skinny and was single and loving it. Talk about comparing yourself to another image people have. At least you didn't have to stand next to your identical self staring back at you with pity. Things could be worse. haha. Keep up the good work and do it for yourself. Keep positive thoughts and don't beat yourself up.

Debi in Ohio....I lost 46 lbs in three months when I first did Atkins 6 years ago. That is why I said things are slower. But I am trying to keep positive. I feel so much better...I just won't put a time limit on it. It is suppose to be a life style change for the rest of my life so there is no time limit right? lol.

Success to all and have a great upcoming weekend.

Ruffin · 06-13-2008, 10:03 AM

You've done great!
It has taken me 8 months to lose 25. Kind of discouraging, since I still have about 40 to go... but at least I'm not gaining.

Gladsome · 06-13-2008, 10:31 AM

No one has noticed on me yet? (I am not telling anyone either) My face is much skinner. Just got hair cut real short for summer. I would have never been able to pull it off 20 pounds ago.

My weight obsessed MIL is coming in tomorrow. She will be the first one to comment if it is noticable. Although, never encouraging. (Could write a book about her comments to so many people. She actually made her own 140 pound daughter cry all the way home from a cross country visit)

Wish me luck.

twinzie02 · 07-22-2008, 12:41 PM

Thanks all for the encouragement. A little update. My twin sister I mentioned earlier has joined me in LC-ing. She has ballooned up this year with her stress at home. She is doing great so far. 10lbs down in one week. It is easier to stay motivated when you have someone to bounce ideas off of. Now we are sharing recipes back and forth. It is great. Keeps me motivated and I have to report to someone so it keeps me in check. haha.

Mary McD · 07-22-2008, 02:55 PM

I always say the same thing, but you probably are wearing the same clothes so people don't readily notice how they are maybe looser than before. I noticed my daughter who has lost 50 pounds still wears her baggy jeans and the same t-shirts she always wore and at first glance, she's still the same, but underneath those clothes, she's 50 lbs. lighter.

twinzie02 · 07-22-2008, 03:05 PM

That must be the problem. My husband says that I hid my weight well by hiding in big clothes. I am still wearing a lot of them, but am swimming in them. I went to put my lunch away this morning wearing the same ol' black slacks I have been wearing for a time and one of the guys in the breakroom says "Boy you are really losing a lot of weight". That is big coming from him....Mr. Gym maniac. Even better I didn't have to go to the gym to get it. haha I'm on my way.

SmileySue · 07-23-2008, 08:10 AM

One of the things I noticed when I began this journey is that a lot of people realize that something is different about you, but they're just not quite sure what it is. They're afraid to mention weight, because they feel like if that's not what is "different", then they'll look like a fool and it'll put both of you in an awkward situation. That happened to me many times. Give it a few more pounds and I guarantee - people will notice!!!!!

Keep up the good work!!

twinzie02 · 07-23-2008, 12:20 PM

So True. For the last month it has been....did you cut your hair?? Yeah three months ago. haha.

06-12-2008, 01:00 PM	#1
twinzie02 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	Something Different about you... Been back on Atkins since April 5th. Finally reached over the 25lb mark. (-26lbs today)I keep telling my DH that nobody is noticing that I have lost weight. He just says....you always hid your weight well...big shirts and dresses. He tried to make me feel better. Well.....it started changing this week. Did you color your hair?? Did you cut your hair?? No, well, maybe three months ago. haha. Gal I worked with said...you better start wearing tighter clothes...they are falling off of you. Finally someone noticed a change. Went through my closet the other day. The goodwill pile is getting bigger. I am pulling things out of my skinny closet and moving them over. Didn't they use to have a place on this website that people could trade clothes with others that have lost weight?? DH job has been really slow(construction)...can't afford a new wardrobe. Goodwill take trade ins??? Well I will keep you posted on the new comments to come. It feels good to work toward my goal.

06-12-2008, 06:42 PM	#8
Prozak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada eh! Posts: 1,373 Gallery: Prozak Stats: 210/161 [pregnancy].... Now 210/169/130 WOE: Barry Groves - Gary Taubes (High Fat - VLCarb) Start Date: 07/04 - Kept it off 3 years...... Restart 03/18/08	i am in a bad spot... we moved away from our small town and then I gained the weight (I was 140 and then ballooned to 210 over 2 pregnancies) I moved back here 2 years ago when I was 161, so nobody saw how much weight I lost, in fact it would have looked like I gained.. even though I felt so skinny. So now here I am, and everyone is seeing me at 186 and i can imagine they are all thinking how fat I got in 10 years Nobody says a word to me because for the most part they do not know I am losing (except my close friends/family and in-laws). You guys keep me going LOL __________________ *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies This is the dawning of the rest of our lives - Green Day Only 1 pound to lose to get me off the obese list! Only 4lbs from my Driver's License weight! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*

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06-12-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 33,702 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	It's all it takes is one person to notice and you'll be on cloud nine! I love Goodwill! Perfect for those inbetween sizes

06-12-2008, 01:19 PM	#3
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 13,061 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 207/197.5/162 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/5/08	Great progress. Yeah I agree that Goodwill is a good place to go while you are still losing. Keep those comments coming .

06-12-2008, 01:38 PM	#4
Ilpirata MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beautiful San Jose, CA Posts: 1,687 Gallery: Ilpirata Stats: 257/209/170 for now... WOE: Atkins. Eating to BMR Start Date: September 2007	I am finally at the point where just about everyone I see says something to me. just about fifty pounds later... I think people want to be SURE before they mention weight or something. Of course my close friends have been saying things for longer.

06-12-2008, 01:45 PM	#5
twinzie02 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	Thanks for the comments. I was thinking when I did Atkins years ago...I started hearing comments around 20 lbs. haha. Definately a slower pace 6 years later. Also coming up on 44 years old...so the ol' metabolism has slowed down a bit. I will not try and panic...just think...it is a lifestyle change and will come off eventually. I try not to beat myself up if I mess up. It is better than where I was several months back. No more joint pain in my hips and feet. My clothes don't cut me in half when I sit at my desk. Although I will have to get me a belt to hold up my baggies. Haven't had a belt in about 4 years. lol. I just passed another gal in my office and she says....everytime I see you now you are wearing something new. Told her I was digging through my skinny closet and found a bunch of things I haven't wore in many many years.

06-12-2008, 05:42 PM	#6
mom2carli Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Way up North Posts: 541 Gallery: mom2carli Stats: 301/160('04-'05) 248.5/197/150(current) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restarted: April 10, 2008 (After baby 4)	I love, love, lovit when people start noticing and commenting!!! Good for you...bet you are lookin' great!!!

06-12-2008, 05:52 PM	#7
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	Nobody notices with me till I hit at least 30 pounds down - I'm tall, so I hid the weight well when I'm gaining it OR losing it!

06-12-2008, 06:51 PM	#9
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,996 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/207/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	26 pounds in 2 months is NOT slow at all------ congrats

06-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#10
twinzie02 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	Prozak....hang in there. I know it is difficult facing your old neighbors. But you got to remember where you were coming from. I hated not being able to breath and my body hurt so bad. I was 220 when I started. So I know where you are coming from. I have a twin sister that lives in Texas....and she got super skinny and was single and loving it. Talk about comparing yourself to another image people have. At least you didn't have to stand next to your identical self staring back at you with pity. Things could be worse. haha. Keep up the good work and do it for yourself. Keep positive thoughts and don't beat yourself up. Debi in Ohio....I lost 46 lbs in three months when I first did Atkins 6 years ago. That is why I said things are slower. But I am trying to keep positive. I feel so much better...I just won't put a time limit on it. It is suppose to be a life style change for the rest of my life so there is no time limit right? lol. Success to all and have a great upcoming weekend.

06-13-2008, 10:03 AM	#11
Ruffin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,147 Gallery: Ruffin Stats: 208/180/145 5'6" WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: October 2, 2007	You've done great! It has taken me 8 months to lose 25. Kind of discouraging, since I still have about 40 to go... but at least I'm not gaining.

06-13-2008, 10:31 AM	#12
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 200 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	No one has noticed on me yet? (I am not telling anyone either) My face is much skinner. Just got hair cut real short for summer. I would have never been able to pull it off 20 pounds ago. My weight obsessed MIL is coming in tomorrow. She will be the first one to comment if it is noticable. Although, never encouraging. (Could write a book about her comments to so many people. She actually made her own 140 pound daughter cry all the way home from a cross country visit) Wish me luck.

07-22-2008, 12:41 PM	#13
twinzie02 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	Thanks all for the encouragement. A little update. My twin sister I mentioned earlier has joined me in LC-ing. She has ballooned up this year with her stress at home. She is doing great so far. 10lbs down in one week. It is easier to stay motivated when you have someone to bounce ideas off of. Now we are sharing recipes back and forth. It is great. Keeps me motivated and I have to report to someone so it keeps me in check. haha.

07-22-2008, 02:55 PM	#14
Mary McD MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tustin, California Posts: 1,222 Gallery: Mary McD Stats: 194/159/120 WOE: Low carb Start Date: June 2003	I always say the same thing, but you probably are wearing the same clothes so people don't readily notice how they are maybe looser than before. I noticed my daughter who has lost 50 pounds still wears her baggy jeans and the same t-shirts she always wore and at first glance, she's still the same, but underneath those clothes, she's 50 lbs. lighter.

07-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#15
twinzie02 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	That must be the problem. My husband says that I hid my weight well by hiding in big clothes. I am still wearing a lot of them, but am swimming in them. I went to put my lunch away this morning wearing the same ol' black slacks I have been wearing for a time and one of the guys in the breakroom says "Boy you are really losing a lot of weight". That is big coming from him....Mr. Gym maniac. Even better I didn't have to go to the gym to get it. haha I'm on my way.

07-23-2008, 08:10 AM	#16
SmileySue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 140 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/132 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/05	One of the things I noticed when I began this journey is that a lot of people realize that something is different about you, but they're just not quite sure what it is. They're afraid to mention weight, because they feel like if that's not what is "different", then they'll look like a fool and it'll put both of you in an awkward situation. That happened to me many times. Give it a few more pounds and I guarantee - people will notice!!!!! Keep up the good work!!

07-23-2008, 12:20 PM	#17
twinzie02 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	So True. For the last month it has been....did you cut your hair?? Yeah three months ago. haha.