Cool "Side Effects" of Weight Loss

Besides the obvious "side effects" of weight loss, I thought it might be a good idea to share the unusual or looked over effects of weight loss. So here is your chance to list the small things that maybe only you have noticed and might even feel silly about noticing.

I'll start:

I've noticed that as my fingers shrink the diamond in my engagement ring is getting larger! I like that! (Any other married or engaged ladies seeing the same results?)

I don't know about stone size but I do like the feeling of having to grab my ring with my thumb and turn it back around several times per day.  I have shortish fingers and big hands for a woman, so seeing results in my hands makes me feel more "delicate" and "girly".  It is nice!

You're right. I've noticed that too. I have short fingers, so it does make me feel more slender. My wrists are smaller too! I notice that when I put my watch on, and it slides down further on my arm.

* I can now wear regular-width shoes.

* My cholesterol went down!

* My triglycerides went down!

* My blood sugar averages went down!

* My prescription medication dosage/usage has decreased!

* My skin and hair look great (eating healthier really works!)

=^..^= MOLLY

• I've noticed that regardless of the seat, the tray table on the airplane always fits me now.
• I'm much more comfortable on the plane, even if I get stuck in the "monkey in the middle" seat.
• I spill things down my front while eating very rarely (ha!  I thought that was me being clumsy, but having less in front is really a big deal).
• My shoes don't wear out as fast (except my gym shoes!)
• A purse with a shoulder strap doesn't slip off my shoulder all the time
• Giving myself a pedicure is easy!
• Hopefully, soon I'll be able to wear knee-length boots in a regular shaft size again

I've aslo noticed other side effects that are big, but a little more hassle:

• All my clothes and rings are too big
• My feet have gone down half a size
• I get cold a lot faster
• I get really hungry often (side effect of exercise and eating every 3-4 hours)
• I get sick to my stomach if I eat fast food or anything with a higher amount of fat that normal
• Sitting on hard benches/chairs is uncomfortable for long periods of time because I can feel my sit bones on them

Wow, mlbtracy and mollymouser, those are great side effects.

MLB thanks for sharing the hassle side effects as well.  My fall clothes aren't fitting so I'm feeling like I look rather frumpy these days. Bad part of that is I really don't have the money to replace my wardrobe at the moment. And, I have even noticed the bench thing. Bones are hard to sit on.

I did think of another thing:

I can cross my legs now without the top leg feeling like it is going to slide off. 

Time saved! I can get dressed a lot faster -- less time  spent trying to pick out the outfit that looks the least frumpy and fat.

I can sit with my knees pulled up to my chest comfortably. And I'm definitely with you on the leg crossing thing!

And while I may get cold easier that also means I don't get so hot in the summer either.

mlbtracy, my feet have also gotten smaller which is something I found really weird but since I was wearing a size 15 it does make it easier to find shoes I like.

you said unusual sooo.

i can...

put my head between my knees

touch my ear with my foot

and  put my chin on my chest without having a huge neck roll

oh yes >:D

xahhxitsxmex– you've got the flexibility thing going on... good for you!

Sex with the lights ON!! 

makeupartist– that's a good one!

This was an interesting one for me...

My friend said my eyes look a lot bigger.  Because my face is a lot smaller and less fleshy they stand out more I suppose.

It is so much easier to shave my legs

No more calluses on my feet/heels

 

I can push my baby around in the stroller easier... Does that count?

I've mainly got "negative" side effects...

~ Can't lean against a wall without it hurting the bones in my back.

~ Can't lay on the floor without it hurting ALL the bones touching the surface (hipbones, ribs, etc.).

~ Can't sleep on my side without a pillow between my legs to keep my knees from pressing against each other too hard.

~ Family and co-workers constantly trying to "feed" me.  (But I've seen that this happens to a lot of people on the forums.)

Good things:

~ Finally feel comfortable getting a belly ring.

~ My husband can military press me over his head.

~ Can shop at stores for younger girls (like D.E.B., Rave, 5-7-9, etc.).

Yahvinah– of course, that counts!!!!

These are all great responses... keep 'em coming! 

Less laundry!  Size 26 clothes took up a lot more room in the washing machine than my size 12's do! :)

I just got my ring re-sized about a month ago, because it got too big. The diamond looks bigger now. But, its getting loose again!!!

I get looked at a lot more!! Not that I'm interested, but it makes you feel good.

Shopping at the "smaller girl" stores

Although my fiancee "never" cared about my weight, I noticed he is a lot more intrigued by me.

Not having to hurry and put my clothes on before the fogged mirrors in the bathroom clear.

Original Post by sjshalott:

Wow, mlbtracy and mollymouser, those are great side effects.

MLB thanks for sharing the hassle side effects as well.  My fall clothes aren't fitting so I'm feeling like I look rather frumpy these days. Bad part of that is I really don't have the money to replace my wardrobe at the moment. And, I have even noticed the bench thing. Bones are hard to sit on.

I did think of another thing:

I can cross my legs now without the top leg feeling like it is going to slide off. 

 

Hey, I don't know if you have a place like this where you are...but here in Indy there is a consignmant shop where you can take all your clothes and trade them in for new ones. I have a co-worker that keeps losing weight and instead of buying more clothes all the time - she takes her old ones in and exchanges them for smaller sizes. She does this everytime she loses enough weight where her clothes don't fit anymore. I know Platos closet does something similar to this. It's worth checking out.

crazygal1980– I'll have to look into that! Thanks for the tip.