Do you often know when you're losing weight?
By CRSunrise
@CRSunrise (2981)
United States
December 2, 2008 2:52pm CST
Does anyone really know when they're losing weight? I found I lost 5 pounds when I had to go to the doctor for something else earlier this year, and I was like, "I did? How did that happen?" The only way it happened was I went back to work and was getting more exercise. This is the first job I had that had a benefit that I actually enjoy...being able to fit into a size I haven't been in since High School. I've almost 30 pounds.
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@kykidd (6812)
• United States
2 Dec 08
I can tell when I'm losing weight, but it is only because my pants get baggier than they normally are. Then again, I do think I feel a little more fit when I first start losing.
Then there's the times when you are trying to lose weight and your pants are getting baggier, but you aren't losing any weight. I think that is because sometiimes we get a really physical and we gain muscle. And even though we're losing fat, we're not losing any weight.
Thanks for starting this discussion, and have a great day!
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@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
2 Dec 08
Now, I did notice the weight loss when I started going down in pants size. I went from a 22/24 to a 18. I haven't been an 18 since I was in high school, maybe a sophomore or junior, I'm not sure.
It's just that when I look at myself, I see me as I've always seen me. I don't "SEE" the weight loss. Does that make any sense?
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@JohnnysWife (204)
• United States
2 Dec 08
With a fluctuation I usually can't tell if it's 3-5 pounds. Women can do that in one day. However, I can tell a difference when it starts to get about 8+ pounds weight loss. They say that it takes 8 pounds to lose a pant size..makes sense to me because that's when your pants start getting saggy!
@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
2 Dec 08
Well, I'm reading for another 8 pound weight loss. LOL I would love to be in a 16 by my birthday. That does give me two more months.
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@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
3 Dec 08
You don't happen to know how many calories are in a pound? Do you?
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@JohnnysWife (204)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Hi CRSunrise,
I actually do know how many calories are in a pound.. it's 3500 calories. Actually, I'm currently obtaining my second degree in nutrition and will be a registered dietitian by next august! I can definitely help you if your nutritional needs if you'd like.
Anyway, healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week. So you will be able to lose another 8 pounds by your goal of two months. Basically what we try to tell clients and patients is if you can decrease your calories by 250 calories a day.. and increase your exercise to burning off 250 more calories than what is normal for you.. ta da.. you will loss a pound a week!
I hope that helps to get you started. Please let me know if you have anymore questions, and you can personal message me if you'd like.
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
20 Dec 08
congrats!
i can tell when i'm losing weight usually... but only because my pants start feeling looser on me... and i can sometimes tell by looking at my face neck area and my shoulders.. the bones will show more around that area when i start losing more weight... i'm not trying to lose weight anymore though... i lost a bunch now i am just maintaining my weight but sometimes i will drop a couple of pounds... but i gain it back.. it happen monthly usually.. i think it has something to do with my monthly girl thingy lol because i get so hungry around that time of them month and i just eat and eat... then after its over.. i get really un-hungry and i go a couple of days without eating as much as i usually do.. and then i always feel and my clothes fit me like i've lost 5-7lbs.. its weird 
