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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 17:31:24 GMT
I wouldn't think anyone would notice a 5-6 lb weight loss. I've had people comment that it looks like I've lost weight when I haven't -- a good bra and better fitting clothing is usually to blame.  |
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Post by melanell on Aug 24, 2014 17:32:49 GMT
My mother used to work for a Weight Watchers type of place when we were kids, and they told people that you typically need to lose a pants size before people start to notice, unless you lose it all in one spot...like your face becomes thinner first. I don't know how true it is, but I think 5 pounds out of 25 might be hard to spot. I think sometimes the right outfit can take a few pounds off even if there was no actual loss.  |
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 24, 2014 17:33:44 GMT
In my experience, people don't typically say anything until a 25# weight loss.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 17:34:20 GMT
Honestly I don't think 5-6 pounds is noticeable to anyone but the person that lost it unless you are already so thin that 5 pounds is a significant percentage of your weight to start with. I can change weight by 5 pounds just based on my menstral cycle.
Also flattering clothes and a good hair style can make you look slimmer.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Aug 24, 2014 17:40:37 GMT
I think it might show in your face first and you might look less puffy and that is what people notice.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 24, 2014 17:47:20 GMT
I have a co-worker who is my height and coloring, but in my husband's words, she is about a half again as wide as I am.
People mix us up CONSTANTLY. It really drives the point home to me that how much you weigh is obvious to us, but not nearly as much to others.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 24, 2014 17:57:00 GMT
My weight easily moves 5-6 lbs. I think you would have to be down at least 15 lbs before someone noticed and maybe more if you are larger. A coworker was very discouraged no one noticed her 20 lb weight loss, but she was still significatly overweight. I think she lost about 40 lbs before people started commenting. I also agree with ashley, a good bra & fitted clothes do make you look slimmer and will draw comments. |
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 24, 2014 18:24:55 GMT
In my case, 25 pounds would be a 15% total weight loss. 25 pounds would be 2-3 pants sizes. Sounds crazy but 25 pounds would only be 2 sizes because of how I carry. And 25 pounds would be my ideal weight. I wore a womens 6 when I weighed 110. Size 10 at 140. I'm a 4/6 and weigh 150#. At one time I was 300#. It took 25# for people to notice a weight loss. I think mainly because people would only say something when they were certain I had lost weight. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 18:25:49 GMT
I lost 25 pounds in June and not one person said anything. Granted I have a lot more to lose but I was still surprised (and hurt; sorry, can't help it). I went down more than a size.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 24, 2014 18:29:31 GMT
I lost 25 pounds in June and not one person said anything. Granted I have a lot more to lose but I was still surprised (and hurt; sorry, can't help it). I went down more than a size. Did you change the way you dress? The people who see you every day are less likely to notice weight loss even when significant because they get used to you every day. Show them a picture of 25 lbs ago and they will be shocked. The people who see you less may kotice, but then second guess themselves and be afraid to say something in case you hadn't loss weight and they would offend you. |
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Post by amom23 on Aug 24, 2014 18:40:59 GMT
In my experience, people don't typically say anything until a 25# weight loss. I agree! A few years ago I joined WW and lost 30#. It wasn't until I had lost about 25# that anybody really started to notice. |
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Post by Linda on Aug 24, 2014 19:10:12 GMT
I've lost 40lbs and dropped from a 20W to a 14 ... and no one has commented at all.
My son has lost 50lbs and dropped one trouser size (tight 40 waist to a comfortable 38) and everyone notices.
We both have another 50-60 to lose
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 19:15:55 GMT
I wouldn't notice a 5 pound weight loss. Even if I noticed a significant loss, I would not say anything. I've seen way too many people say they feel like they only got noticed when they lost weight and feel like some people didn't care about them when they weighed more.
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Post by CeeScraps on Aug 24, 2014 19:16:51 GMT
Congrats to all of you on your weight loss! I too don't think anyone would notice a 5-6lb loss. It does take more than that. On the flip side I hope people do not notice a 5-6lb gain! |
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Post by kate on Aug 24, 2014 19:26:02 GMT
I wish people would not comment on weight at all! Even if I've lost weight, I don't want to hear that people are thinking about that.
Now, a sincere, "Wow, you look great!" makes me happy any time. Maybe I'm wearing a flattering color, maybe I've done my hair just right, or maybe I've shaped up my figure - or maybe I just slept well the night before.
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Post by bklyngal62 on Aug 24, 2014 22:53:05 GMT
I'm over weight and so far have lost 18 lbs. Nobody had said anything until I bought a pair of pants a size down and wore them. That's when people noticed it. Still have alot more to go but it felt good for some people to notice |
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 24, 2014 23:28:32 GMT
I typically have to lose 10-15 lbs before anyone notices. And yes I have beem asked if I have lost weight when I haven't. I just chuckle a little and chalk it up to people trying to be polite.
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Post by annabella on Aug 24, 2014 23:32:33 GMT
I lost 25 pounds in June and not one person said anything. Granted I have a lot more to lose but I was still surprised (and hurt; sorry, can't help it). I went down more than a size. I know a girl that needs to lose 100 some lbs and she posted that she lost 25lbs and at her size that amount of weight is not noticeable. But on a non-obese person that would be very noticeable. |
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 24, 2014 23:32:40 GMT
No one mentioned that they noticed I was losing weight until I lost about 40 lbs.
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Post by atomicdog on Aug 25, 2014 0:06:58 GMT
I'm over weight and so far have lost 18 lbs. Nobody had said anything until I bought a pair of pants a size down and wore them. That's when people noticed it. Still have alot more to go but it felt good for some people to notice This is exacty what I was going to say - I had lost 18 lbs. too - no one really said anything until I wore a smaller size in jeans and a shirt that was a little tighter - then people were able to see the change. In the meantime, be sure to notice the changes you see in yourself and be super proud of yourself for every pound lost on the way!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 0:36:42 GMT
I lost 25 pounds in June and not one person said anything. Granted I have a lot more to lose but I was still surprised (and hurt; sorry, can't help it). I went down more than a size. Did you change the way you dress? The people who see you every day are less likely to notice weight loss even when significant because they get used to you every day. Show them a picture of 25 lbs ago and they will be shocked. The people who see you less may kotice, but then second guess themselves and be afraid to say something in case you hadn't loss weight and they would offend you. Thanks, freecharlie. No, I didn't change the way I dress. I started wearing jeans one size down but they were the same kind as my old jeans, LOL. I guess I thought people would notice because 25 pounds in 1 month is pretty rapid, and because the tops and shorts I wore were getting so baggy. Because of this discussion, I've also been thinking that maybe people around me are just tired of it. Seems I'm always dieting and losing weight over the years, then it slowly comes back on. They're probably just "over it" ha! Realized I never answered the OP  No, I probably wouldn't notice 5-6 pounds lost on someone only 25 pounds overweight. And you said "25 pounds over goal weight" - your goal weight might be far lower than what I'd consider a good weight on you, so I wouldn't think you had weight to lose in the first place. |
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No, I probably wouldn't notice 5-6 pounds lost on someone only 25 pounds overweight. And you said "25 pounds over goal weight" - your goal weight might be far lower than what I'd consider a good weight on you, so I wouldn't think you had weight to lose in the first place.