How much weight do you have to lose before someone notices?

[Brook]

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It took about 15lbs for people to notice I was losing weight. Now I get comments with about every 5lbs. It's amazing.

Just last night my best bud/co-worker told me he's noticed I'm looking much stronger/healthier. Made me smile!

[cruiser gal]

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People really began noticing, at around 60 lbs. Prior to that they would say, you look different, but that's about it. Now its more like "WOW" you look great!!! It doesn't fail, when I bump into someone I haven't seen in awhile, they are in awe. It's funny though, my m-i-l has never said anything positive to me about my weight loss. She just asks me to pass her down my old "big" clothes. All the other members of my family are thrilled, and say so everytime I see them, except for 1 s-i-l who is quite obese herself! Maybe as someone previously said, they are jealous and won't say a thing. It's a great feeling to be noticed, but the bottom line is, we are doing it for OURSELVES!

[Nutri_Nut]

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When I lost 40 pounds, some people noticed. But I didn't see in myself the difference I see in others who have lost that much - or even less - weight.

[Momtofour]

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I just had to tell you this. Last night I put on a back to school picnic at my daughter's school. Many of the teachers didn't see me all summer. I had people coming up to me all night saying how good I looked. Two of my kids teachers even hugged me, and said they were speechless! So I guess it takes 44 pounds and wearing black capris with a red, much smaller t-shirt. I was shocked at all the attention I was getting. I felt like I was on cloud nine. When I said that I still wanted to lose another 50 pounds, 2 people said, oh no you will be too skinny. LOL The teachers actually were shocked that I still weigh over 200. They said they thought I weigh about 180 right now. They are so sweet! I would post pictures, but my husband is a little freaked out about putting pictures out there on the web. Anyway, I rambling now. I just wanted to give you some encouragement. Hopefully you will see someone you haven't seen in awhile and get that WOW reaction.

[dreamof145]

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Michele,

WHAT a good feeling for you!! Congratulations. It is so nice to get compliments when you've worked so hard for them. I'm sure you looked fantastic in your black capris and red shirt!! WHOOOPPPEEEE

[wannabethintoo]

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I just had to tell you this. Last night I put on a back to school picnic at my daughter's school. Many of the teachers didn't see me all summer. I had people coming up to me all night saying how good I looked. Two of my kids teachers even hugged me, and said they were speechless! So I guess it takes 44 pounds and wearing black capris with a red, much smaller t-shirt. I was shocked at all the attention I was getting. I felt like I was on cloud nine. When I said that I still wanted to lose another 50 pounds, 2 people said, oh no you will be too skinny. LOL The teachers actually were shocked that I still weigh over 200. They said they thought I weigh about 180 right now. They are so sweet! I would post pictures, but my husband is a little freaked out about putting pictures out there on the web. Anyway, I rambling now. I just wanted to give you some encouragement. Hopefully you will see someone you haven't seen in awhile and get that WOW reaction.

That must have been a great feeling. Woo hoo for you!

[k5commando]

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I know that the people that saw me all the time didn't notice as much. but when the ysaw a picture of me before and after they were floored. People who I'd only see every 2 months or so really noticed. I do agree some people are afraid to say something out of feer of offending because I sometimes do the same thing. I think with some people it's also a jealousy issue. Just wait till you hit goal, then get out the photo album!

[iwillbethin]

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People notice me now. It wasnt until about 50lbs that people really started making comments. Now my husband doesnt say anything about it. He will listen to what other people say and just smile about it. "Yeah...that's my wife...i am man" LOL! The first comment from him came last week, well if you wanna call it a comment. I was going to run I believe it was last Tues. and he said..."Keep up the good work honey". I was shocked and had to turn around and do a double take. My mom hasnt seen me in about 3 months. She will be coming into town next week and I cant wait to see her!