I [F(20)] have always been a bigger girl and insecure ab it. Curious about the opposite. Question is mostly for women who have gone from big to skinny
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It genuinely feels amazing. Physically, you are just so much lighter? You don’t even notice how much weight you are hauling around until you lose it. I also had random joint pain that all but disappeared the moment I got rid of the excessive weight. Of course, there is a vanity side to it as well, and I do love the way my clothes fit so much better now. Definitely worth it in my book!
100% worth it. Just feels physically lighter to exist overall. Yeah, learning to portion control was a pain at first, but now I have so much freedom in knowing that food doesn’t control me anymore. Not gonna be a supermodel anytime soon, but I’m much more confident in my appearance as well. Head on to r/CICO to figure out how, and r/progresspics to get inspired.
I recently lost 70ish kilos. I was thin as a kid and teen, and I took it for granted because I never knew any different. I was prescribed a medication in my early 20s that caused me to gain a lot of weight quite rapidly, I kept it on for several years, and I have spent the last 2 years losing it.
It feels amazing. Partly because, like I said, I was thin for most of my life, so that was always the image I had of myself in my head, and now the outside matches that again. I used to hate being in photos where my body was visible, because I never knew how I’d look, but I knew I wouldn’t like it. I’m much more comfortable with it now, because I look how I feel like I **should** look.
But also because the world is built to cater to thinner people. When I need medical treatment now, no one blinks, certainly no one suggests that (whatever the issue is) it’s just my weight. I can walk into any store and try on or buy clothes that will fit me. I can do any activity I want to, without worrying if there’s a weight limit, or if the equipment will hold my weight, or if I’ll physically fit. I don’t worry anymore if I’m “too fat” to try things, I don’t worry what people will think if I’m in a bathing suit, or eating icecream in public. My thighs don’t chafe anymore, I don’t get a heat rash under my breasts, and in fact I’m generally less prone to overheating and getting sweaty (and if I do sweat, I no longer worry that people will judge me as lazy, or unfit, or gross for sweating).
Also because my process of losing weight involved exercise, I’m also currently the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been, which feels amazing. My knees and back hurt a lot less. I have actual diagnosed issues with my knees, as well as a chronic pain condition, but losing weight and gaining strength has helped a lot with that, as well as confidence, knowing that I can do things. I used to struggle to get back up if I sat on the ground, which made me avoid all sorts of things. I can do it with ease, now.
It is really good
I’ve been both and I’m pretty much average now. When I am lean I’m treated way better. It makes me actually almost angry because even my own family was nicer.
I also had a few friends that kept insulting the changes I made, you find out who your friends are for real.
I felt really really physically good. So light. I could do pull ups! I loved how fast I could move going up stairs. i felt so healthy and like I could move without restriction.
I didn’t love that when I got super skinny I was cold from not being used to having less fat. I also didn’t like (sorry gross and weird) that my lady lips shrank. Legit happened and I hated it. My clit was just out there and was like rubbing on my undies in a dry weird way. Not pleasant. So I would like to lose weight, but only a bit. Not that skinny.
Also didn’t love my skin being loose on my arms and making a terrible fart noise when I moved or how baggy my leg skin got. Maybe it would have went away if I stayed skinny another year or two
honestly great cause I have days i’m so insecure about my face but never about my body at least
I’ve never been anything other than skinny so I don’t think about it too much but I am someone who sweats a lot I often think thank GOD I don’t have rolls or extra folds on my body, or that my thighs don’t rub together when I walk 😂
Other than that, I also have a lot of insecurities about my body. I have no boobs, no hips, zero curves and I have always been insecure about my body, only now learning to accept it for what it is. Not for everyone, but a specific type that some people appreciate.
Basically I think it’s generally more comfortable but in terms of body image, skinny people have insecurities too and some of us hate our bodies 🙂
I lost over 25kg, and I’ve never felt better. It’s nice being happy with how I look. It’s only taken over 30 years.
People treat you so different
I’ve never been a bigger girl but my weight tends to fluctuate, my heaviest was 75kg at 169cm which is in no way large. I dropped down to 58 and even that small loss I felt 100x better, clothes were more comfortable and didn’t dig in weirdly, leg chafing was gone, so much more energy, my confidence skyrocketed. Trying to lose some postpartum weight cause that feeling is addictive!
It feels weird sometimes. People treat you better, clothes fit easier but the insecurities don’t fully go away. You still notice every flaw just different ones now.
I’m not skinny but rather slim and toned. Everything is more fun when you’re light and strong.
i went from big to small back to big again. it felt great. everything was so much easier. i felt free. i didn’t have to worry about sweating in every fat roll. i could get in and out of the car in one motion. i could lean back in my recliner without falling out. i could tie my shoes sitting down. less random pains. everything was less embarrassing. i wasn’t overheating all of the time. my medical concerns were being taken seriously.
I had WLS about 17 years ago and I’m a size 2. Something that I haven’t seen mentioned is that I can buy clothes anywhere — although some places don’t run small enough for me. When I was nearly 300lbs, I could only shop at places like Lane Bryant. Love that I can walk in anywhere and find clothes. My husband recently lost 70lbs on Ozempic (or the version my insurance covers) and he feels fantastic. No more back pain or body aches.
I was super skinny until around 22/23. A horrible abusive relationship had me turning to food as a comfort and I’ve never really lost the weight since.
I took being skinny for granted so much. I could go clothes shopping in an actual store and I wouldn’t have to grab multiple sizes in the hope that one of them fits. Clothes generally fit really well and looked good once they were on it didn’t really matter what I wore or if it wasn’t fashionable or a certain style. People treated me much differently, boys would smile at me or chat me up on nights out and now it’s a rarity / never get approached. I’ve always been a sweaty person even when I was skinny but now I worry that people think it’s because I’m bigger or need to lose weight. I never got self conscious about eating out, I was a very lucky one where I could usually eat what I wanted and not gain weight. I was the type of person to go for all three courses, now I feel myself restrict out of fear of judgement.
As an opposite way, one of the things I’ve noticed since I got bigger that I never paid attention to when I was skinny is how much space I take up. I find myself sat on chairs and noticing how much more space my legs take up on them compared to my skinny friends, being unable to cross my legs under a table because they’re too big compared to others. I also do not go clothes shopping in an actual store any more if I can help it, everything is ordered online and I try it on at home.
I’m in the process of losing weight but I’m never going to be that skinny girl again, I’m older, I’m a woman and I have curves. Trying to embrace it a bit!
Dropped 22 kg.
I still want to lose another 15–20 kg, but I already feel amazing.
Since I’m a very curvy woman, the extra weight doesn’t look *that* bad (at least according to my boyfriend 😄), but he still supports me in losing more and building some muscle, because it motivates him too to work out and eat better.
I can wear shorts and crop tops now, and I actually feel sexy in my swimsuit!
Working out is easier, eating healthy is more natural now, because I’ve built a solid routine.
Our sex life is better too: my partner has a higher libido, not just because I look better, but because I’m not insecure about my body anymore.
My family and neighbors are complimenting me, and my partner is so proud of me.
Honestly, this is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself.
People ask me if I’m a model sometimes. Or women I meet for the first time assume I’m mean. Otherwise it’s just normal, i don’t really think about it
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I (46f) gained 65 lbs in two years when I went on hormonal birth control post-divorce. No amount of diet and exercise made much difference. I didn’t feel much insecurity, but felt unhealthy. I would lift 45 lb weights and think to myself, “I’m carrying 20 more pounds than this in extra weight. Of course I feel like crap.” I started to have body odor, my range of motion was restricted. Then came the really bad news: I had high ldl cholesterol and was pre-diabetic.
I enrolled in a Wegovy vs Mounjaro study and was given Wegovy. I continued to take Wegovy after the study ended. It took ten months to get back to my normal weight (105 lbs, 5’0”).
I had started to date when I was at my highest weight, but I matched with my bf right away on hinge. He didn’t care about my weight, and was supportive throughout my weight loss journey. People didn’t treat me differently, but some expressed concern about my rapid weight gain…and rapid weight loss.
I’ve never been overweight. I have never had an issue with seating, getting through small spaces, finding clothes/shoes, etc. life is easier in that regard.
I do get judged if I say that I want to lose a couple of pounds. Once, I was in the plus-sized section just looking at clothes, and this woman said under her breath “she doesn’t need to be over here” as if I couldn’t have been shopping for someone else. People have made negative comments about my body, but I would be faced with criticism if I say anything back.
Feels really good, but the downside is you will feel colder all the time, fat is a great insulator and you feel it when it’s gone!
Easy to navigate in crowded areas! Ass gets sore while sitting easily. I’m always cold. I’m easy to pick up if I was ever injured (ex:nearly broke my foot so my bf carried me everywhere until I got it x-rayed). Hide and seek champ!
I’ve lost 34kgs and I can tell you it absolutely changes everything about your life. About yourself. Your confidence, the way people perceive you, your health. Everything is SO much better.
If there’s any decision you should absolutely make in your life, is to lose the weight and keep it off. Build muscle. Nothing compares to you looking in the mirror and seeing the results of you work.
When I hit puberty I was about 30lbs overweight. Then in my early tweties I packed on another hundred pounds. I went from 260lb to 200lbs when I had leukemia (honestly chemo induced weightloss isn’t anything I’d recommend 😂).
I was never really “skinny”… but loosing 60lbs through chemo did give me some insight into a few things:
– doctors treated me much better and seriously
– strangers were nicer
– my parents were nicer to me and seemed happier (especially my mother, who has always been overly concerned with how she and our family are _perceived_ … everything is performative for her and it’s exhausting to be a part of)
– I had more clothing choices that I liked
– I had fewer back/shoulder injuries (I think this was because I lost about a cup size, which didn’t bother me in the slightest… I’m a 40H & tbh I’ve thought about getting a breast reduction)
Since remission from cancer, I gained about half of that back and stabilized for a few years at 225lb. It was wild to watch how people treated me differently depending on my weight. You wouldn’t think it would be so blatant, but it really was! Strangers to close family members and everyone in between.
I’m not actively trying to lose weight, but I’m also trying to be good to my body. I eat a variety of foods when I’m hungry and get some movement in when I can. I don’t assign morality to foods, just practice moderation and listen to my body more. I’ve adopted a body neutrality mindset and it’s done wonders for my mental health.
Amazing!!!! 🤩 that’s why I’ve kept the weight off for 15 yrs!
Like a brand new life!! I had to lose weight due to blood pressure issues. My dad had a heart attack at 47 and I really didn’t want to go down that same path. Now I literally wear bikinis and it’s unreal!!
losing weight was a great decision for my mental health, i get way less acne than i ever did before, my face isn’t constantly oily, i can fit into more clothing, i’m not out of breathe all of the time after walking a flights of stairs, i feel more comfortable being sexually intimate
Honestly for me it was horrible. I hated the way that I looked. I had such a hard time looking myself in the mirror I would get such an idk feeling. I wore huge clothes on purpose to hide it. Eventually I went on birth control and I gained weight and I finally liked how I looked. My mom always said that there is no possible way I like my body more now than when I was skinny. And I can’t explain it but I just do. I have this conversation a lot when I go to the doctor. I have gotten a lot of well if you lost weight your throat wouldn’t hurt (I had strep). If you lost weight then your pcos/ pmdd and endo would disappear ( I’ve had these since I was a teen and super skinny). And the if you lost weight you would feel better about yourself. (I have an amazing self esteem) and they always look at me weird when I tell them if I lost weight it would mess so much with my self esteem and mental health I see me self harming which is something I have never done before. But I guess everyone is different
I still see myself at the large version and cannot shift that mind frame to really enjoy my smaller size. I am constantly worried about gaining it all back. As soon as my weight fluctuates up a little I go on a spiral thinking that everyone can notice, that they will think less of me cuz “they knew all along that I would gain it back”. If I put on a little bit of weight I don’t feel pretty anymore. I never wear tight clothes that show my smaller figure because after years I can’t stand the “stuffed sausage” feeling you get when squeezing into clothing that’s tight and uncomfortable.
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Losing weight isn’t hard, You can be skinny as well.
Eat healthy non processed foods, they taste bland but they keep you fuller much longer, and you adapt to the taste.
For example, if you have poptarts for breakfast you will be hungry again shortly because they aren’t nutrient dense. If you have a bowl of plain oatmeal with fruit and greek yogurt, you will be full much longer.
The only hard part is time. It can take 3 months to lose 20lbs.
It’s all I’ve known for my 27 years of life.
A tough and annoying one has always been finding clothes that fit. Especially being on the taller side (5’9), clothes have been difficult to find because they’re either too short or the waist is too big for the length. But at least I have the kids section as an option too.😅
Being cold all the time sucks. If it’s under 60°f, I’m wearing at least 3 layers. And if it’s under 50°f, I’m wearing 2 layers of pants—I know, pathetic, but I don’t have the body fat to insulate and keep my heat trapped in my body.
People have always treated me very politely and nicely, which I say because I’ve heard it’s not the same for some bigger ladies—which I personally think is messed up people treat you differently based on looks, I would never.
Being lightweight makes doing almost any yoga/gymnastics/parkour position/stunt very easy to do. Like one of my favorite things to do is cartwheels, I’ll just do them over and over with minimal effort. I’m not sure if it’s a “me” thing or if it’s due to my body shape/size, but I’m very naturally athletic: can run no problem, climb trees no problem, do pull ups or somersaults no problem.
Mentally, it makes you feel weak & incapable if you’re not careful. Like anyone could just punch my arm and it would likely hurt a lot and be bruised for a bit; no protection from injury. Someone could easily pick me up and be gone with me (but that’s why I got legs; imma kick em in the balls and run!), but that’s also why I like to learn self defense moves and keep active. I do also feel like my strength can be easily lost and gained—but not my muscle. Good thing I’m laborer so I get to use my strength everyday without having to go to a gym or something.. my work *is* the gym!
I get the feeling of being full *very* easily. Like an apple will fill me for a couple hours, banana and peanut butter fills me for like 4-6 hours. Any sort of breakfast I don’t need food until maybe dinner time. And if I actually eat a *whole* meal at a restaurant (which rarely happens), like breakfast, that’s basically my meal for the day and I may just snack on veggies for dinner. To add to that, any meal I eat out at (where portions are larger than mine at home), I always get 2-5 meals out of it. So I’m a cheap date! XD
I am skinny, but not fit, so even with 53kg I think it would be perfect if I had 47kg. I am light so it feels nice to be able to do anything physical without much trouble. Body issues are still there, health issues too.
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It genuinely feels amazing. Physically, you are just so much lighter? You don’t even notice how much weight you are hauling around until you lose it. I also had random joint pain that all but disappeared the moment I got rid of the excessive weight. Of course, there is a vanity side to it as well, and I do love the way my clothes fit so much better now. Definitely worth it in my book!
100% worth it. Just feels physically lighter to exist overall. Yeah, learning to portion control was a pain at first, but now I have so much freedom in knowing that food doesn’t control me anymore. Not gonna be a supermodel anytime soon, but I’m much more confident in my appearance as well. Head on to r/CICO to figure out how, and r/progresspics to get inspired.
I recently lost 70ish kilos. I was thin as a kid and teen, and I took it for granted because I never knew any different. I was prescribed a medication in my early 20s that caused me to gain a lot of weight quite rapidly, I kept it on for several years, and I have spent the last 2 years losing it.
It feels amazing. Partly because, like I said, I was thin for most of my life, so that was always the image I had of myself in my head, and now the outside matches that again. I used to hate being in photos where my body was visible, because I never knew how I’d look, but I knew I wouldn’t like it. I’m much more comfortable with it now, because I look how I feel like I **should** look.
But also because the world is built to cater to thinner people. When I need medical treatment now, no one blinks, certainly no one suggests that (whatever the issue is) it’s just my weight. I can walk into any store and try on or buy clothes that will fit me. I can do any activity I want to, without worrying if there’s a weight limit, or if the equipment will hold my weight, or if I’ll physically fit. I don’t worry anymore if I’m “too fat” to try things, I don’t worry what people will think if I’m in a bathing suit, or eating icecream in public. My thighs don’t chafe anymore, I don’t get a heat rash under my breasts, and in fact I’m generally less prone to overheating and getting sweaty (and if I do sweat, I no longer worry that people will judge me as lazy, or unfit, or gross for sweating).
Also because my process of losing weight involved exercise, I’m also currently the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been, which feels amazing. My knees and back hurt a lot less. I have actual diagnosed issues with my knees, as well as a chronic pain condition, but losing weight and gaining strength has helped a lot with that, as well as confidence, knowing that I can do things. I used to struggle to get back up if I sat on the ground, which made me avoid all sorts of things. I can do it with ease, now.
It is really good
I’ve been both and I’m pretty much average now. When I am lean I’m treated way better. It makes me actually almost angry because even my own family was nicer.
I also had a few friends that kept insulting the changes I made, you find out who your friends are for real.
I felt really really physically good. So light. I could do pull ups! I loved how fast I could move going up stairs. i felt so healthy and like I could move without restriction.
I didn’t love that when I got super skinny I was cold from not being used to having less fat. I also didn’t like (sorry gross and weird) that my lady lips shrank. Legit happened and I hated it. My clit was just out there and was like rubbing on my undies in a dry weird way. Not pleasant. So I would like to lose weight, but only a bit. Not that skinny.
Also didn’t love my skin being loose on my arms and making a terrible fart noise when I moved or how baggy my leg skin got. Maybe it would have went away if I stayed skinny another year or two
honestly great cause I have days i’m so insecure about my face but never about my body at least
I’ve never been anything other than skinny so I don’t think about it too much but I am someone who sweats a lot I often think thank GOD I don’t have rolls or extra folds on my body, or that my thighs don’t rub together when I walk 😂
Other than that, I also have a lot of insecurities about my body. I have no boobs, no hips, zero curves and I have always been insecure about my body, only now learning to accept it for what it is. Not for everyone, but a specific type that some people appreciate.
Basically I think it’s generally more comfortable but in terms of body image, skinny people have insecurities too and some of us hate our bodies 🙂
I lost over 25kg, and I’ve never felt better. It’s nice being happy with how I look. It’s only taken over 30 years.
People treat you so different
I’ve never been a bigger girl but my weight tends to fluctuate, my heaviest was 75kg at 169cm which is in no way large. I dropped down to 58 and even that small loss I felt 100x better, clothes were more comfortable and didn’t dig in weirdly, leg chafing was gone, so much more energy, my confidence skyrocketed. Trying to lose some postpartum weight cause that feeling is addictive!
It feels weird sometimes. People treat you better, clothes fit easier but the insecurities don’t fully go away. You still notice every flaw just different ones now.
I’m not skinny but rather slim and toned. Everything is more fun when you’re light and strong.
i went from big to small back to big again. it felt great. everything was so much easier. i felt free. i didn’t have to worry about sweating in every fat roll. i could get in and out of the car in one motion. i could lean back in my recliner without falling out. i could tie my shoes sitting down. less random pains. everything was less embarrassing. i wasn’t overheating all of the time. my medical concerns were being taken seriously.
I had WLS about 17 years ago and I’m a size 2. Something that I haven’t seen mentioned is that I can buy clothes anywhere — although some places don’t run small enough for me. When I was nearly 300lbs, I could only shop at places like Lane Bryant. Love that I can walk in anywhere and find clothes. My husband recently lost 70lbs on Ozempic (or the version my insurance covers) and he feels fantastic. No more back pain or body aches.
I was super skinny until around 22/23. A horrible abusive relationship had me turning to food as a comfort and I’ve never really lost the weight since.
I took being skinny for granted so much. I could go clothes shopping in an actual store and I wouldn’t have to grab multiple sizes in the hope that one of them fits. Clothes generally fit really well and looked good once they were on it didn’t really matter what I wore or if it wasn’t fashionable or a certain style. People treated me much differently, boys would smile at me or chat me up on nights out and now it’s a rarity / never get approached. I’ve always been a sweaty person even when I was skinny but now I worry that people think it’s because I’m bigger or need to lose weight. I never got self conscious about eating out, I was a very lucky one where I could usually eat what I wanted and not gain weight. I was the type of person to go for all three courses, now I feel myself restrict out of fear of judgement.
As an opposite way, one of the things I’ve noticed since I got bigger that I never paid attention to when I was skinny is how much space I take up. I find myself sat on chairs and noticing how much more space my legs take up on them compared to my skinny friends, being unable to cross my legs under a table because they’re too big compared to others. I also do not go clothes shopping in an actual store any more if I can help it, everything is ordered online and I try it on at home.
I’m in the process of losing weight but I’m never going to be that skinny girl again, I’m older, I’m a woman and I have curves. Trying to embrace it a bit!
Dropped 22 kg.
I still want to lose another 15–20 kg, but I already feel amazing.
Since I’m a very curvy woman, the extra weight doesn’t look *that* bad (at least according to my boyfriend 😄), but he still supports me in losing more and building some muscle, because it motivates him too to work out and eat better.
I can wear shorts and crop tops now, and I actually feel sexy in my swimsuit!
Working out is easier, eating healthy is more natural now, because I’ve built a solid routine.
Our sex life is better too: my partner has a higher libido, not just because I look better, but because I’m not insecure about my body anymore.
My family and neighbors are complimenting me, and my partner is so proud of me.
Honestly, this is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself.
People ask me if I’m a model sometimes. Or women I meet for the first time assume I’m mean. Otherwise it’s just normal, i don’t really think about it
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I (46f) gained 65 lbs in two years when I went on hormonal birth control post-divorce. No amount of diet and exercise made much difference. I didn’t feel much insecurity, but felt unhealthy. I would lift 45 lb weights and think to myself, “I’m carrying 20 more pounds than this in extra weight. Of course I feel like crap.” I started to have body odor, my range of motion was restricted. Then came the really bad news: I had high ldl cholesterol and was pre-diabetic.
I enrolled in a Wegovy vs Mounjaro study and was given Wegovy. I continued to take Wegovy after the study ended. It took ten months to get back to my normal weight (105 lbs, 5’0”).
I had started to date when I was at my highest weight, but I matched with my bf right away on hinge. He didn’t care about my weight, and was supportive throughout my weight loss journey. People didn’t treat me differently, but some expressed concern about my rapid weight gain…and rapid weight loss.
I’ve never been overweight. I have never had an issue with seating, getting through small spaces, finding clothes/shoes, etc. life is easier in that regard.
I do get judged if I say that I want to lose a couple of pounds. Once, I was in the plus-sized section just looking at clothes, and this woman said under her breath “she doesn’t need to be over here” as if I couldn’t have been shopping for someone else. People have made negative comments about my body, but I would be faced with criticism if I say anything back.
Feels really good, but the downside is you will feel colder all the time, fat is a great insulator and you feel it when it’s gone!
Easy to navigate in crowded areas! Ass gets sore while sitting easily. I’m always cold. I’m easy to pick up if I was ever injured (ex:nearly broke my foot so my bf carried me everywhere until I got it x-rayed). Hide and seek champ!
I’ve lost 34kgs and I can tell you it absolutely changes everything about your life. About yourself. Your confidence, the way people perceive you, your health. Everything is SO much better.
If there’s any decision you should absolutely make in your life, is to lose the weight and keep it off. Build muscle. Nothing compares to you looking in the mirror and seeing the results of you work.
When I hit puberty I was about 30lbs overweight. Then in my early tweties I packed on another hundred pounds. I went from 260lb to 200lbs when I had leukemia (honestly chemo induced weightloss isn’t anything I’d recommend 😂).
I was never really “skinny”… but loosing 60lbs through chemo did give me some insight into a few things:
– doctors treated me much better and seriously
– strangers were nicer
– my parents were nicer to me and seemed happier (especially my mother, who has always been overly concerned with how she and our family are _perceived_ … everything is performative for her and it’s exhausting to be a part of)
– I had more clothing choices that I liked
– I had fewer back/shoulder injuries (I think this was because I lost about a cup size, which didn’t bother me in the slightest… I’m a 40H & tbh I’ve thought about getting a breast reduction)
Since remission from cancer, I gained about half of that back and stabilized for a few years at 225lb. It was wild to watch how people treated me differently depending on my weight. You wouldn’t think it would be so blatant, but it really was! Strangers to close family members and everyone in between.
I’m not actively trying to lose weight, but I’m also trying to be good to my body. I eat a variety of foods when I’m hungry and get some movement in when I can. I don’t assign morality to foods, just practice moderation and listen to my body more. I’ve adopted a body neutrality mindset and it’s done wonders for my mental health.
Amazing!!!! 🤩 that’s why I’ve kept the weight off for 15 yrs!
Like a brand new life!! I had to lose weight due to blood pressure issues. My dad had a heart attack at 47 and I really didn’t want to go down that same path. Now I literally wear bikinis and it’s unreal!!
losing weight was a great decision for my mental health, i get way less acne than i ever did before, my face isn’t constantly oily, i can fit into more clothing, i’m not out of breathe all of the time after walking a flights of stairs, i feel more comfortable being sexually intimate
Honestly for me it was horrible. I hated the way that I looked. I had such a hard time looking myself in the mirror I would get such an idk feeling. I wore huge clothes on purpose to hide it. Eventually I went on birth control and I gained weight and I finally liked how I looked. My mom always said that there is no possible way I like my body more now than when I was skinny. And I can’t explain it but I just do. I have this conversation a lot when I go to the doctor. I have gotten a lot of well if you lost weight your throat wouldn’t hurt (I had strep). If you lost weight then your pcos/ pmdd and endo would disappear ( I’ve had these since I was a teen and super skinny). And the if you lost weight you would feel better about yourself. (I have an amazing self esteem) and they always look at me weird when I tell them if I lost weight it would mess so much with my self esteem and mental health I see me self harming which is something I have never done before. But I guess everyone is different
I still see myself at the large version and cannot shift that mind frame to really enjoy my smaller size. I am constantly worried about gaining it all back. As soon as my weight fluctuates up a little I go on a spiral thinking that everyone can notice, that they will think less of me cuz “they knew all along that I would gain it back”. If I put on a little bit of weight I don’t feel pretty anymore. I never wear tight clothes that show my smaller figure because after years I can’t stand the “stuffed sausage” feeling you get when squeezing into clothing that’s tight and uncomfortable.
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Losing weight isn’t hard, You can be skinny as well.
Eat healthy non processed foods, they taste bland but they keep you fuller much longer, and you adapt to the taste.
For example, if you have poptarts for breakfast you will be hungry again shortly because they aren’t nutrient dense. If you have a bowl of plain oatmeal with fruit and greek yogurt, you will be full much longer.
The only hard part is time. It can take 3 months to lose 20lbs.
It’s all I’ve known for my 27 years of life.
A tough and annoying one has always been finding clothes that fit. Especially being on the taller side (5’9), clothes have been difficult to find because they’re either too short or the waist is too big for the length. But at least I have the kids section as an option too.😅
Being cold all the time sucks. If it’s under 60°f, I’m wearing at least 3 layers. And if it’s under 50°f, I’m wearing 2 layers of pants—I know, pathetic, but I don’t have the body fat to insulate and keep my heat trapped in my body.
People have always treated me very politely and nicely, which I say because I’ve heard it’s not the same for some bigger ladies—which I personally think is messed up people treat you differently based on looks, I would never.
Being lightweight makes doing almost any yoga/gymnastics/parkour position/stunt very easy to do. Like one of my favorite things to do is cartwheels, I’ll just do them over and over with minimal effort. I’m not sure if it’s a “me” thing or if it’s due to my body shape/size, but I’m very naturally athletic: can run no problem, climb trees no problem, do pull ups or somersaults no problem.
Mentally, it makes you feel weak & incapable if you’re not careful. Like anyone could just punch my arm and it would likely hurt a lot and be bruised for a bit; no protection from injury. Someone could easily pick me up and be gone with me (but that’s why I got legs; imma kick em in the balls and run!), but that’s also why I like to learn self defense moves and keep active. I do also feel like my strength can be easily lost and gained—but not my muscle. Good thing I’m laborer so I get to use my strength everyday without having to go to a gym or something.. my work *is* the gym!
I get the feeling of being full *very* easily. Like an apple will fill me for a couple hours, banana and peanut butter fills me for like 4-6 hours. Any sort of breakfast I don’t need food until maybe dinner time. And if I actually eat a *whole* meal at a restaurant (which rarely happens), like breakfast, that’s basically my meal for the day and I may just snack on veggies for dinner. To add to that, any meal I eat out at (where portions are larger than mine at home), I always get 2-5 meals out of it. So I’m a cheap date! XD
I am skinny, but not fit, so even with 53kg I think it would be perfect if I had 47kg. I am light so it feels nice to be able to do anything physical without much trouble. Body issues are still there, health issues too.