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?)

Having my Horse, Nicker and come running to me. Instead of screaming and running the other direction, No No your not going to ride are you. LOL

 

I'm really looking forward to not having my legs rub together, not quite there yet.

Seeing the disappointed looks I get when turning down cake.

No longer feeling my face jiggle when I run!

I am so glad that I found this thread.  For a while, I thought that I was the only one who got cold.  I still have 30 lbs to lose and I'm wondering if it'll get any worse.

good:

No longer having to worry about my jeans wearing out between my thighs

Seeing some definition shoulders and upper body as the fat melts away

bad:

As stated above, I'm cold all the freakin time

I feel a little self conscious about constantly meansuring my food with measuring cups or a food scale, but I still measure out my food anyway.

downside:  buying clothes, i hate shopping

upside:  smaller clothes, still hate shopping though

the fact that i don't crave certain foods anymore.

I don't snore as much.

That's particularly nice because I travel with friends several times a year and always felt bad about sharing hotel rooms because of my snoring.

I am looking forward to seeing my grandmother again. Don't get me wrong, I love her very much and she's a sweet lady, but she always comments on my weight.

In yo' face granny!

Thanks for reminding me of what it use to be like... can't wait to get there. I'll post back when I have lost the weight and can say no more heat rashes in unwanted areas!

Original Post by katydid22:

The Good:

- Seeing my collarbones! They make me feel feminine and dainty
- Being able to walk in heels a lot longer and a lot easier
- Not being afraid to wear loose fitting trousers because they might make me look fat
- Discovering that I have dimples!
- Not getting numbness in my legs when I lie down at night
- Discovering that I like veggies!
- I fit into the tiny desks at school
- A ring my parents gave me over 10 years ago (I was 11!) fits again :)

The Bad:

- Saggy boobs (but I'm working on 'em - yeah push ups!)
- Loose skin on my hips
- The whole bony butt, it hurts to sit for a long time thing
- Being cold ALL the time! I used to hate girls who were always cold...now I'm one of them
- Not having enough clothes that fit me right
- Learning how to dress my new body (the cuts and styles that used to fit me perfectly don't anymore!)

but dressing your new slender fit body is FUN!  don't you love going into stores and knowing that whatever you put on will look hot because you now have a sexy slim body?  I LOVE that!

Someone else may have mentioned it already, but I love being able to wear clothes that I haven't been able to get into for awhile. It's like finding a store in your closet. I've pulled out all kinds of stuff, some things I've never worn, that I can wear now.

It's also great to toss old stuff that is now too big. Especially the old, ratty underwear that I just kept wearing because I didn't want to buy anything new. OUT IT GOES! We deserve new stuff.

Original Post by angiethe1_2005:

This is going to be one of those 'TMI' but im going to share anyhow!

I can now wax my hoo hoo with ease and my belly isnt as much in the way=)

 So True!