I can tell I've lost weight because....

luvmybabyhead · 02-11-2013, 09:35 AM

My office chair fits better.

You know how office chairs are "bouncy" and so you can adjust them up and down...but when you sit down they still sit a little lower? Well I have lost enough weight that my chair is higher than it used to be.

What a weird way to tell that I've lost weight!

Anyone else have an odd or funny way to tell they've lost weight?

reddarin · 02-11-2013, 09:43 AM

Great topic!

About 5 years ago I bought a cheapy office chair at Wal-Mart. One of those $40 dollar ones with arms. I got it home, put it together, plopped down in it. It was too small lol. I was cramped because of the arms. I gave it to a family member (who did not use it either as it turns out).

At the time I just figured it was one of those things where the mfg cut costs by making it smaller. Like coffee cans quietly going from 16oz to 14oz.

Fast forward to late in 2011 after I'd dropped about 60 pounds. My big office chair finally gave up the ghost. But that chair from 5 years ago was still sitting around unused so I got it back. Wow. I have been sitting in it comfortably ever since.

4myfuture · 02-11-2013, 09:47 AM

I can wrap my bath towel around myself now.

Rhubarb · 02-11-2013, 10:06 AM

I noticed the other day that I am gliding smoothly in and out of the driver's seat of my car now. I had been struggling before, having to move the seat back and leveraging myself out and basically feeling very clumsy. It's amazing how much easier life is when you're not carrying a 50 pound monkey on your back everywhere.

baileygirl3 · 02-11-2013, 10:14 AM

My hubby can pick me up and I can wrap my legs around him lol!!!

JustMe2 · 02-11-2013, 10:24 AM

Ummm....well...personal issues are easier to take care of in the bathroom. TMI probably! But, until I got serious about getting some of this weight off, it had gotten hard to reach certain areas.

PassionateFire · 02-11-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baileygirl3

My hubby can pick me up and I can wrap my legs around him lol!!!

This is what I am looking forward to!

jijane21 · 02-11-2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baileygirl3

My hubby can pick me up and I can wrap my legs around him lol!!!

Can't wait for this one too!!

Bethanyblondie · 02-11-2013, 11:00 AM

My wedding ring is too loose now! I had to put it in my jewelry box for now and will get it resized once I get close to goal.

Jigsaw · 02-11-2013, 11:02 AM

I can buy bras, and I DID (3)

at Victoria Secret. (matching panties too

)

Britt1975 · 02-11-2013, 12:06 PM

I have velcro on my towel to keep it closed while I'm getting ready in the morning - this weekend I had to add more velcro because it's gotten so loose that when I stood up, it fell down.

coffeelover · 02-11-2013, 12:13 PM

I've lost 18 pounds, a few pounds prior to starting LC, and I've noticed that my wedding ring is loose. The weirdest thing though is my high-heeled ankle boots. They used to fit snuggly in the ankle area and were quite supportive, now they are loose and feel kind of dangerous to walk in. My measurements (bust, waist, hips) have not changed AT ALL yet my fingers, wrist and ankles are definately smaller!

flatferenghi · 02-11-2013, 12:18 PM

buttons popping, zippers breaking, seams splitting, i know i am in the right way. congrats to us all. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

hopewell · 02-11-2013, 01:07 PM

I love this thread. So funny and so much to look forward to.

cantare · 02-11-2013, 02:40 PM

Some things you expect: smaller belts and shirts and whatnot. But I always thought my wrists were bony and devoid of visible fat, so I never dreamed I'd be removing FIVE link segments from my watch band, one by one. Decreasing HAT size was a real head-scratcher too...

Kimberli33 · 02-11-2013, 03:46 PM

No peekaboo Bath towels now

Spanilingo · 02-11-2013, 04:32 PM

The hems of my pants are all to long and now frayed.

trishthedish · 02-11-2013, 04:54 PM

1. As others have mentioned, the bath towel wraps.
2. Shaving is much easier (less square footage to cover).
3. Clothes, jewelry, shoes getting loose.
4. My eyes look bigger.
5. DH and I 'fit' better.

6. I suddenly feel three inches taller because when I reach for something on the top shelf of the kitchen and have to lean up against the counter, my belly isn't keeping me pushEd too far back! Now I can reach up and grab.
7. People who haven't seen me in a while really seemed shocked and go on and on about how different I look.

tymom · 02-12-2013, 06:13 PM

my shoes!

JMacB · 02-12-2013, 06:18 PM

My son can sit next to me in my chair and we both fit.

I can sit in booths at restaurants.

If I'm eating and drp something, the napkin in my lap is actually useful. Not just my boob-shelf or gut getting food on it!

hopewell · 02-13-2013, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trishthedish

2. Shaving is much easier (less square footage to cover).

hopewell · 02-13-2013, 01:03 AM

When I sit "Indian style" my thighs don't touch anymore.

focus83 · 02-13-2013, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4myfuture

I can wrap my bath towel around myself now.

I so can't wait for this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMacB

I can sit in booths at restaurants.

If I'm eating and drp something, the napkin in my lap is actually useful. Not just my boob-shelf or gut getting food on it!

I always dread going to a place with a booth because it be so embarrasing if i couldnt fit in

and agree about the napkin, first thing first i cant wait until i actually have a lap

x

Jrw85705 · 02-13-2013, 06:45 AM

Now when I'm standing up straight and then look down I can see my feet. I no longer have to been forward to see if my shoe lace has come untied. Some times the simple pleasures carry the best rewards.

Maumie · 02-15-2013, 08:27 AM

i didn't gasp for breath after a complicated dance number in a show!

avid · 02-15-2013, 08:34 AM

wedding ring getting smaller was definetly true for me.
But my favorite was when I saw the hint of a rib for the first time in over 15 years

JMBM · 02-15-2013, 07:28 PM

:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMacB

My son can sit next to me in my chair and we both fit.

I can sit in booths at restaurants.

If I'm eating and drp something, the napkin in my lap is actually useful. Not just my boob-shelf or gut getting food on it!

Lileve · 02-15-2013, 09:42 PM

My pants don't fray at my inner thigh anymore!

I can fit on the swing (between metal 'ropes') at my kids playground!

My breasts stick out further than my belly now

And I have noticed a lot of the above posts too

RobK · 02-15-2013, 11:41 PM

I am much more active (to the point I can't sit still) and my house is spotless.

Darkginger · 02-16-2013, 01:52 AM

My bank account's empty, thanks to all the eBay purchases of smaller clothes!

02-11-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
luvmybabyhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dixie Posts: 494 Gallery: luvmybabyhead Stats: 342/325/300 (1st goal) WOE: LC/HF Start Date: 12/28/2012	I can tell I've lost weight because.... My office chair fits better. You know how office chairs are "bouncy" and so you can adjust them up and down...but when you sit down they still sit a little lower? Well I have lost enough weight that my chair is higher than it used to be. What a weird way to tell that I've lost weight! Anyone else have an odd or funny way to tell they've lost weight?

02-11-2013, 12:18 PM	#13
flatferenghi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,813 Gallery: flatferenghi	if i have no wardrobe malfunction.... buttons popping, zippers breaking, seams splitting, i know i am in the right way. congrats to us all. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

02-11-2013, 04:54 PM	#18
trishthedish Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,001 Gallery: trishthedish Stats: 282/196/182 ~ 26/16-18/14 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2012	1. As others have mentioned, the bath towel wraps. 2. Shaving is much easier (less square footage to cover). 3. Clothes, jewelry, shoes getting loose. 4. My eyes look bigger. 5. DH and I 'fit' better. 6. I suddenly feel three inches taller because when I reach for something on the top shelf of the kitchen and have to lean up against the counter, my belly isn't keeping me pushEd too far back! Now I can reach up and grab. 7. People who haven't seen me in a while really seemed shocked and go on and on about how different I look. __________________ *On my way to losing 100 pounds!* ~ 86 pounds down, 14 to go. ~

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02-11-2013, 09:43 AM	#2
reddarin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 5,467 Gallery: reddarin Stats: 6' 47y/o 265/193/170 WOE: NK Start Date: Aug 13, 2011	Great topic! About 5 years ago I bought a cheapy office chair at Wal-Mart. One of those $40 dollar ones with arms. I got it home, put it together, plopped down in it. It was too small lol. I was cramped because of the arms. I gave it to a family member (who did not use it either as it turns out). At the time I just figured it was one of those things where the mfg cut costs by making it smaller. Like coffee cans quietly going from 16oz to 14oz. Fast forward to late in 2011 after I'd dropped about 60 pounds. My big office chair finally gave up the ghost. But that chair from 5 years ago was still sitting around unused so I got it back. Wow. I have been sitting in it comfortably ever since.

02-11-2013, 09:47 AM	#3
4myfuture Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 603 Gallery: 4myfuture Stats: 216/179/165 WOE: Dec 2011 - Low Carb Start Date: Feb 2013 - CAD Cravings=Gone	I can wrap my bath towel around myself now.

02-11-2013, 10:06 AM	#4
Rhubarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 275 Gallery: Rhubarb Stats: 195/133/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2012	I noticed the other day that I am gliding smoothly in and out of the driver's seat of my car now. I had been struggling before, having to move the seat back and leveraging myself out and basically feeling very clumsy. It's amazing how much easier life is when you're not carrying a 50 pound monkey on your back everywhere.

02-11-2013, 10:14 AM	#5
baileygirl3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VA Posts: 1,468 Gallery: baileygirl3 Stats: 177/140/135 WOE: Low Carb	My hubby can pick me up and I can wrap my legs around him lol!!!

02-11-2013, 10:24 AM	#6
JustMe2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 253 Gallery: JustMe2	Ummm....well...personal issues are easier to take care of in the bathroom. TMI probably! But, until I got serious about getting some of this weight off, it had gotten hard to reach certain areas.

02-11-2013, 11:00 AM	#9
Bethanyblondie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 310 Gallery: Bethanyblondie Stats: 255/173/140 WOE: I have the Lap Band/Atkin's Start Date: Restarted 1/28/2013	My wedding ring is too loose now! I had to put it in my jewelry box for now and will get it resized once I get close to goal.

02-11-2013, 11:02 AM	#10
Jigsaw Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MN Posts: 103 Gallery: Jigsaw Stats: 252/191.5/180(mini goal) sz 24/18/? WOE: Metabolism/Diabetes Miracle-step2 Start Date: 12/26/2012	I can buy bras, and I DID (3) at Victoria Secret. (matching panties too )

02-11-2013, 12:06 PM	#11
Britt1975 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 448 Gallery: Britt1975 Stats: 331/293/150 WOE: Low carb whole foods Start Date: 1/14/2013	I have velcro on my towel to keep it closed while I'm getting ready in the morning - this weekend I had to add more velcro because it's gotten so loose that when I stood up, it fell down.

02-11-2013, 12:13 PM	#12
coffeelover Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 544 Gallery: coffeelover Stats: 5'4" 235/198/120 WOE: LC/Atkins Start Date: 01/15/13	I've lost 18 pounds, a few pounds prior to starting LC, and I've noticed that my wedding ring is loose. The weirdest thing though is my high-heeled ankle boots. They used to fit snuggly in the ankle area and were quite supportive, now they are loose and feel kind of dangerous to walk in. My measurements (bust, waist, hips) have not changed AT ALL yet my fingers, wrist and ankles are definately smaller!

02-11-2013, 01:07 PM	#14
hopewell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 592 Gallery: hopewell Stats: Total Inches lost: 5.5	I love this thread. So funny and so much to look forward to.

02-11-2013, 03:46 PM	#16
Kimberli33 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 7,497 Gallery: Kimberli33 Stats: 200 /166/149? 5ft 6 1/2 in. Age 42 WOE: LC-My Way start 1/27 then JUDDD on 3/12 2 171.5lbs Start Date: Jan 27,2013 at 199 for the LAST time!	No peekaboo Bath towels now

02-11-2013, 02:40 PM	#15
cantare Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 23 Gallery: cantare Stats: 341/208/190? WOE: Primal Blueprint Start Date: April 2011	Some things you expect: smaller belts and shirts and whatnot. But I always thought my wrists were bony and devoid of visible fat, so I never dreamed I'd be removing FIVE link segments from my watch band, one by one. Decreasing HAT size was a real head-scratcher too...

02-11-2013, 04:32 PM	#17
Spanilingo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 534 Gallery: Spanilingo Stats: 130/goal 105!!!!! 5 ft 1 WOE: slow carb elimination-Atkins-Maint. (moderate carb Start Date: Feb-March 2011	The hems of my pants are all to long and now frayed.

02-12-2013, 06:13 PM	#19
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 980 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	my shoes!

02-12-2013, 06:18 PM	#20
JMacB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 578 Gallery: JMacB Stats: 275/210/160 WOE: Modified Atkins/general low carb Start Date: Feb 2012	My son can sit next to me in my chair and we both fit. I can sit in booths at restaurants. If I'm eating and drp something, the napkin in my lap is actually useful. Not just my boob-shelf or gut getting food on it!

02-13-2013, 01:03 AM	#22
hopewell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 592 Gallery: hopewell Stats: Total Inches lost: 5.5	When I sit "Indian style" my thighs don't touch anymore.

02-13-2013, 06:45 AM	#24
Jrw85705 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 101 Gallery: Jrw85705 Stats: 215/163/160 WOE: LC Start Date: 01/15/2011	Now when I'm standing up straight and then look down I can see my feet. I no longer have to been forward to see if my shoe lace has come untied. Some times the simple pleasures carry the best rewards.

02-15-2013, 08:27 AM	#25
Maumie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Suburban Detroit Posts: 70 Gallery: Maumie Stats: 223-194/171/Size 12 WOE: Low Carb/Atkins Start Date: 10-1-2012	i didn't gasp for breath after a complicated dance number in a show!

02-15-2013, 08:34 AM	#26
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 817 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/134/131... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	wedding ring getting smaller was definetly true for me. But my favorite was when I saw the hint of a rib for the first time in over 15 years

02-15-2013, 09:42 PM	#28
Lileve Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 415 Gallery: Lileve Stats: 221/187/120 WOE: LC - atkins my way Start Date: new start: jan 2013.	My pants don't fray at my inner thigh anymore! I can fit on the swing (between metal 'ropes') at my kids playground! My breasts stick out further than my belly now And I have noticed a lot of the above posts too

02-15-2013, 11:41 PM	#29
RobK Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 Gallery: RobK Stats: 378/338/225 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/2/2013	I am much more active (to the point I can't sit still) and my house is spotless.

02-16-2013, 01:52 AM	#30
Darkginger Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Co. Mayo, Ireland Posts: 2,520 Gallery: Darkginger Stats: 197/147/147 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004 (properly)	My bank account's empty, thanks to all the eBay purchases of smaller clothes!