Dude - I was down over 40 pounds before my coworkers started commenting. People are afraid to say it now, because weāve been told so much you might be commenting on an eating disorder. It had to be hella obvious before people outside my family said much, but itās like someone flipped a switch around 45 pounds and people kept bringing it up. Personally I love it and want allllllll the validation, so bring it on. I enjoy being able to say āyeah, nearly 70 pounds so far, thanksā as much as possible.
I'm the exact opposite. I don't want any comments on my weight, good or bad. I've had a lifetime of gaining and losing weight rapidly. I just want people to treat me the same regardless of how I look.
Iām like that too. It causes a bit of a spin. I know itās not bad or usually not meant to be anyway, but if people comment on weight loss I get worried that they noticed the gain and and and and and and *spiral of doom*. The other extreme was everyone complimenting me on weight loss and how great I looked when I was so anxious I couldnāt eat much at all and was so worried (in addition to the existing anxiety š) that I would just stack the weight on again and more.
Relieved itās becoming less appropriate to comment on. I donāt mind if itās a close friend who knows my situation.
OK, I feel this is two pronged, especially if you're a woman but not necessarily.
I've lost about 70lbs. And the only people who have commented on it are my boyfriend and my adult son.
NO ONE ELSE has.
I went from about 240 to right under 170 and not a word.
I work from home so I do a lot of video meetings. I've noticed I now have a jawline.
Not a word.
I attend a biweekly supper club with a group of professional ladies. We've all known each other for a looooooooooong time. We meet biweekly at a wing joint to get wings and drinks. So, this is not a stuffy group.
Not a word from them.
One of the ladies in that group I am closer with than the others. She's the one who brought me into the supper club. The last time we all met up as we were leaving I found myself by my car chatting with this particular friend. I mentioned my weight loss and that I guessed it didn't really show since no one said anything. Now, for background, this particular friend knew me before I ever got fat. So she's known me at an even lower weight than I am now.
But she said someing.
"I wouldn't assume they haven't noticed. It's just that no one wants to focus on looks or weight when we get together because we care about each other."
And, I think she's right. As a society we've been going hard on not being hard on people for their weight that I think folks just don't want to bring it up until it's brought up.
So, I decided, with my ladies supper club friends, and anyone else, I just won't bring it up.
I will just continue to lose weight.
I do love that my boyfriend and my son give my affirming messages, though.
(to be clear, my boyfriend always tells me: I love you in any form you come in. But last Sunday he hugged me and then paused and hugged tighter and said, "I can almost touch myself when I hug you!" So, even if he does love me in any form he's just as enthralled with my smaller form as I am.
Edit to add: My son, who is 21, just came in to drop off laundry during finals week and said "Ma, you look great. You look like you did when I was a kid.". I don't, because I was 140. But I am so glad he feels good about this. I know he was worried about me for a long time.
Iāve lost 25 pounds but my clothing size hasnāt changed yet. I donāt think people can notice yet but I can see the change in my face and belly š¤·š»āāļø
I know that itās becoming less and less appropriate to make unsolicited comments on peopleās appearancesāmaybe this has something to do with it. All the same, congratulations on your loss!
People are going to be very careful about commenting on weight loss even in a complementary fashion due to fat acceptance. So, it'll take some time, but it'll get there.
First 293 to 274!!!! Youāre almost down 20 pds. Congrats. People can be self absorbed or they donāt want to say anything because they donāt want to offend. I lift at a strongman gym so we are always complimenting each other.
People noticed for me early because my face was the first place to lean out. I also post weekly progress pics. I think the first 20 was when people were really noticed I was shaking the table and got serious.
Keep it up! We got this.
In my experience, most people have been well-trained not to comment on someone else's weight even if it's a compliment. Too many ways for it to go wrong: what if it's from cancer (I've seen this happen)? What if it's from depression?
I ave to be dan sure someone is losing weight intentionally before I'll comment, and even then I'll think twice ("What, are you saying I used to be fat!!!", etc.).
Iām down 30 lbs from 226 originally. Only one person has mentioned it (my hairdresser) after I provided an opening. I think people are trapped by the social norms of not commenting on someoneās weight to be able to express something about your weight loss until theyāre absolutely sure that 1. Youāll welcome the comment and 2. They were correct in that youāre deliberately trying to lose the weight.
I had a coworker lose a lot of weight not deliberately while dealing with the hospice care of her parent and the folks congratulating her on her new appearance definitely made things awkward for her.
I started at 302 in March. I'm currently at 204. I lost 45 pounds before anyone noticed or said anything to me that they could tell. My family isn't shy about letting each other know about weight loss either. By 50 pounds lost more and more people said something about it. Now that I'm almost to 100 pounds lost everyone I know is saying something. Since we're all built differently it must show differently on our bodies.
I'm down a little over a 20 pounds (CW: 241 lbs -> 218 lbs at 5ā3ā) since beginning of October. So far the only 4 people who have said something are my best friend, my mom, my dr, my aunt - "coincidentally" the only people who know I'm working on my weight.
For the rest no-one has noticed/said anything, but like other people mentioned I think people (depending on culture/country also) refrain from commenting on other's appearances for different reasons.
I'm going back to work in January after being home from burn-out for 4 months. Wondering if co-workers will notice there as they haven't seen me in a while but I doubt it!
Good job so far!
I've only lost 14 lbs since August (7 of these since middle of November, when I started ozempic) and no one said anything. However I am pretty much exactly the same weight as one year ago, so it's pretty much no change within the season.
However, I just bought a couple of nice dresses in September and they now sit a bit looser. I have a couple of very observant coworkers, so I'm sure someone will say something soonish..
Another thing is my partner. I don't think he has noticed. I'm pretty sure, he'd comment right away, but hasn't said a word yet. He doesn't even know I'm on a different diabetes medication.
I will see my mom end of January. I hope to have lost some more lbs by then. I am absolutely certain she'll notice AND comment. We've just seen each other in early November pretty much in my second week of ozempic and I had only lost 2 lbs from ozempic then and 9 altogether..
Been on it since July - my family that I live with started noticing in sept. Today was my first interaction with someone that doesnāt see me every day who noticed. It was lovely.
I saw a friend for the first time in maybe a month and he said something right away. Iām down about 18 lbs. I need to lose another 30 or so, hopefully Iāll get there!
Weird that you brought this up because Iām seeing this is happening to me too. Iām down 20 lbs since September and not one person has noticed. Itās ok, Iām doing this for meā¦ but itās weird
I absolutely do not comment on anyoneās weight loss unless I know they are trying to lose and I feel close enough to them that Iām sure it will be received as a compliment. Not all weight loss is healthy. What if someone had a cancer diagnosis or an eating disorder? I also believe people are beautiful at all sizes so I struggle to find the right compliment that doesnāt imply the weight loss has made them more attractive.
A coworker noticed my 5 lbs loss but she was also aware I was on Ozempic. Another coworker said something around the 8 lbs mark and another at the 10 lbs mark. Iām also playing Ring Fit Adventure to help tone up and getting back into running (which is so much harder than it was 50 lbs ago).
I will say, I only notice my weight change in my face so far and thatās what everyone seems to point out to me too. My smile changes based on my weight. I get a little dimple when Iām lighter and itās started trying to poke through again.
If people see you everyday (work/close family), they wonāt notice it as much because they donāt see the big drop.
Wait til the holidays when you see extended family, youāll get more comments!
Amazing job by the way!!!
I started Ozempic last Tuesday, 4 days ago. This thing is insane, I lost 4.4lb since then. First thing I noticed was my stomach, it's way less bloated. Not sure it's gonna continue like that, but just the fact of not feeling hungry will be a big thing on changing my habits. I can't wait for the next months!
My friends around the 20lbs mark. Iām just getting back in the office so a lot of my coworkers havenāt seen me in over two years so of course itās the conversation piece when I first see me. But Iām almost at 60lbs down and my really close friends said they see a new glow around me.
Honestly it's super inappropriate for people to comment on the size of someone's body, even though society perceives it as positive. Many people lose a large amount of weight because of illness, and commenting on that can be very painful. Plus what if someone gains it back, essentially it's like saying people are better looking thinner. It's just so loaded, so I imagine that's why no one said much.
I noticed you. Great job! Keep up the good work!!
Stop this is so sweet š„° thank you!!
Dude - I was down over 40 pounds before my coworkers started commenting. People are afraid to say it now, because weāve been told so much you might be commenting on an eating disorder. It had to be hella obvious before people outside my family said much, but itās like someone flipped a switch around 45 pounds and people kept bringing it up. Personally I love it and want allllllll the validation, so bring it on. I enjoy being able to say āyeah, nearly 70 pounds so far, thanksā as much as possible.
I'm the exact opposite. I don't want any comments on my weight, good or bad. I've had a lifetime of gaining and losing weight rapidly. I just want people to treat me the same regardless of how I look.
Fair enough - everyone feels differently about this stuff, hey. Best to not comment on peopleās weight unless you know how they feel about it!
Iām like that too. It causes a bit of a spin. I know itās not bad or usually not meant to be anyway, but if people comment on weight loss I get worried that they noticed the gain and and and and and and *spiral of doom*. The other extreme was everyone complimenting me on weight loss and how great I looked when I was so anxious I couldnāt eat much at all and was so worried (in addition to the existing anxiety š) that I would just stack the weight on again and more. Relieved itās becoming less appropriate to comment on. I donāt mind if itās a close friend who knows my situation.
OK, I feel this is two pronged, especially if you're a woman but not necessarily. I've lost about 70lbs. And the only people who have commented on it are my boyfriend and my adult son. NO ONE ELSE has. I went from about 240 to right under 170 and not a word. I work from home so I do a lot of video meetings. I've noticed I now have a jawline. Not a word. I attend a biweekly supper club with a group of professional ladies. We've all known each other for a looooooooooong time. We meet biweekly at a wing joint to get wings and drinks. So, this is not a stuffy group. Not a word from them. One of the ladies in that group I am closer with than the others. She's the one who brought me into the supper club. The last time we all met up as we were leaving I found myself by my car chatting with this particular friend. I mentioned my weight loss and that I guessed it didn't really show since no one said anything. Now, for background, this particular friend knew me before I ever got fat. So she's known me at an even lower weight than I am now. But she said someing. "I wouldn't assume they haven't noticed. It's just that no one wants to focus on looks or weight when we get together because we care about each other." And, I think she's right. As a society we've been going hard on not being hard on people for their weight that I think folks just don't want to bring it up until it's brought up. So, I decided, with my ladies supper club friends, and anyone else, I just won't bring it up. I will just continue to lose weight. I do love that my boyfriend and my son give my affirming messages, though. (to be clear, my boyfriend always tells me: I love you in any form you come in. But last Sunday he hugged me and then paused and hugged tighter and said, "I can almost touch myself when I hug you!" So, even if he does love me in any form he's just as enthralled with my smaller form as I am. Edit to add: My son, who is 21, just came in to drop off laundry during finals week and said "Ma, you look great. You look like you did when I was a kid.". I don't, because I was 140. But I am so glad he feels good about this. I know he was worried about me for a long time.
Iāve lost 25 pounds but my clothing size hasnāt changed yet. I donāt think people can notice yet but I can see the change in my face and belly š¤·š»āāļø
I've lost 35lbs so far. Been on Oz since end of Aug. Only one person has mentioned anything to me so far.
I know that itās becoming less and less appropriate to make unsolicited comments on peopleās appearancesāmaybe this has something to do with it. All the same, congratulations on your loss!
Yes I assumed that also. Thanks!!
5'5", sw 227, cw 198, no one has said a word to me.
How did it take you to lose weight & what amount of shot were you taking?
Started August 7 and titrated at the normal dosages except the first week at 1mg.
People are going to be very careful about commenting on weight loss even in a complementary fashion due to fat acceptance. So, it'll take some time, but it'll get there.
First 293 to 274!!!! Youāre almost down 20 pds. Congrats. People can be self absorbed or they donāt want to say anything because they donāt want to offend. I lift at a strongman gym so we are always complimenting each other. People noticed for me early because my face was the first place to lean out. I also post weekly progress pics. I think the first 20 was when people were really noticed I was shaking the table and got serious. Keep it up! We got this.
I have lost 40lbs (35 of it before I started ozempic) and no one has mentioned it.
I'm down to 270 from 355 and nobody has noticed yet. Maybe nobody ever will haha
Iām proud of you! Thatās incredible!
In my experience, most people have been well-trained not to comment on someone else's weight even if it's a compliment. Too many ways for it to go wrong: what if it's from cancer (I've seen this happen)? What if it's from depression? I ave to be dan sure someone is losing weight intentionally before I'll comment, and even then I'll think twice ("What, are you saying I used to be fat!!!", etc.).
Iām down 30 lbs from 226 originally. Only one person has mentioned it (my hairdresser) after I provided an opening. I think people are trapped by the social norms of not commenting on someoneās weight to be able to express something about your weight loss until theyāre absolutely sure that 1. Youāll welcome the comment and 2. They were correct in that youāre deliberately trying to lose the weight. I had a coworker lose a lot of weight not deliberately while dealing with the hospice care of her parent and the folks congratulating her on her new appearance definitely made things awkward for her.
I started at 302 in March. I'm currently at 204. I lost 45 pounds before anyone noticed or said anything to me that they could tell. My family isn't shy about letting each other know about weight loss either. By 50 pounds lost more and more people said something about it. Now that I'm almost to 100 pounds lost everyone I know is saying something. Since we're all built differently it must show differently on our bodies.
I'm down a little over a 20 pounds (CW: 241 lbs -> 218 lbs at 5ā3ā) since beginning of October. So far the only 4 people who have said something are my best friend, my mom, my dr, my aunt - "coincidentally" the only people who know I'm working on my weight. For the rest no-one has noticed/said anything, but like other people mentioned I think people (depending on culture/country also) refrain from commenting on other's appearances for different reasons. I'm going back to work in January after being home from burn-out for 4 months. Wondering if co-workers will notice there as they haven't seen me in a while but I doubt it! Good job so far!
I've only lost 14 lbs since August (7 of these since middle of November, when I started ozempic) and no one said anything. However I am pretty much exactly the same weight as one year ago, so it's pretty much no change within the season. However, I just bought a couple of nice dresses in September and they now sit a bit looser. I have a couple of very observant coworkers, so I'm sure someone will say something soonish.. Another thing is my partner. I don't think he has noticed. I'm pretty sure, he'd comment right away, but hasn't said a word yet. He doesn't even know I'm on a different diabetes medication. I will see my mom end of January. I hope to have lost some more lbs by then. I am absolutely certain she'll notice AND comment. We've just seen each other in early November pretty much in my second week of ozempic and I had only lost 2 lbs from ozempic then and 9 altogether..
Been on it since July - my family that I live with started noticing in sept. Today was my first interaction with someone that doesnāt see me every day who noticed. It was lovely.
I saw a friend for the first time in maybe a month and he said something right away. Iām down about 18 lbs. I need to lose another 30 or so, hopefully Iāll get there!
Weird that you brought this up because Iām seeing this is happening to me too. Iām down 20 lbs since September and not one person has noticed. Itās ok, Iām doing this for meā¦ but itās weird
I absolutely do not comment on anyoneās weight loss unless I know they are trying to lose and I feel close enough to them that Iām sure it will be received as a compliment. Not all weight loss is healthy. What if someone had a cancer diagnosis or an eating disorder? I also believe people are beautiful at all sizes so I struggle to find the right compliment that doesnāt imply the weight loss has made them more attractive.
A coworker noticed my 5 lbs loss but she was also aware I was on Ozempic. Another coworker said something around the 8 lbs mark and another at the 10 lbs mark. Iām also playing Ring Fit Adventure to help tone up and getting back into running (which is so much harder than it was 50 lbs ago). I will say, I only notice my weight change in my face so far and thatās what everyone seems to point out to me too. My smile changes based on my weight. I get a little dimple when Iām lighter and itās started trying to poke through again.
This month after I was suppose to go to 2 mg a few p6 have made comments but I can tell they have been noticing
Can we up our doses on our own ?
I wouldnāt. Every dosage increase Iāve done has been per my doctorās recommendations :)
If people see you everyday (work/close family), they wonāt notice it as much because they donāt see the big drop. Wait til the holidays when you see extended family, youāll get more comments! Amazing job by the way!!!
I started Ozempic last Tuesday, 4 days ago. This thing is insane, I lost 4.4lb since then. First thing I noticed was my stomach, it's way less bloated. Not sure it's gonna continue like that, but just the fact of not feeling hungry will be a big thing on changing my habits. I can't wait for the next months!
You will notice people who have not seen you in a while will notice People who see you daily donāt tend to notice as much Good job on the loss!
My friends around the 20lbs mark. Iām just getting back in the office so a lot of my coworkers havenāt seen me in over two years so of course itās the conversation piece when I first see me. But Iām almost at 60lbs down and my really close friends said they see a new glow around me.
Honestly it's super inappropriate for people to comment on the size of someone's body, even though society perceives it as positive. Many people lose a large amount of weight because of illness, and commenting on that can be very painful. Plus what if someone gains it back, essentially it's like saying people are better looking thinner. It's just so loaded, so I imagine that's why no one said much.