What makes you happier?

[teawrecks]

Finding out you unintentionally lost (or gained, if that's the goal) weight, or finding out you lost (or gained) weight after striving and working towards it?

I've been in a bit of a funk that's been having an effect on my appetite lately - as in, I don't have one - and when I'm not working I tend to shut myself in my bedroom and sleep. As a result, it's made me lose approximately 11lbs.

I've always found I lose weight easier when not trying than I do when I'm actively trying, so it always makes me a bit happy when I've found out I've lost a couple pounds.

[justinzane]

I completely agree... it is far more enjoyable and easier to lose weight when concentrating on other goals.

I spent a few weeks with most waking hours devoted to getting some code working for a project. I rode my bike now and then just to keep from smashing the keyboard to bits and let my brain process ideas in the background. When I hopped on the scale after the project was done, I had lost weight not gained!

I also notice that depression reduces my appetite, as well. This seems to be the case for a minority of us. Most westerners have the opposite reaction and do "comfort" eating as a reaction to emotional funk.

[sp33d]

Hmm, a slice of cake certainly does the trick for me.

[CHARismatic110]

First of all, congratulations on the loss my love! As long as the boobs don't go anywhere! 😉

I'd say that I'm happy with ANY type of weight loss, but it feels better knowing that I've worked my ass off to lose it. Literally sweat like a pig today and hated very minute of it, but I'll remember this day when I'm at my goal. And I'll be damn proud.

[teawrecks]

Thank you beautiful! They'll probably be the first to go :/

And I totally get what you're saying. For someone who has a goal, it WOULD feel better seeing results from working for it. I get that!

[CHARismatic110]

They always are! I went up in a cup size last year which was odd because I had lost weight. Now those bras are too big.

[EmpatheticLady]

Losing weight in any way makes me happier. However, unexpected weight loss always makes me happier because it's a good surprise. Sure, working out and losing weight from hard work is good, but I expect it more there.

Sorry to hear you've been in a funk. Congratulations on the weight loss, though!

[EmpatheticLady]

Thanks for MHO!

[BertMacklinFBI]

definitely after striving towards it, since its been on my mind the entire time.

11 lbs, congrats girl. I dig it.

[teawrecks]

Makes sense!

Thanks :D

[allahu_snackbar]

Finding out I gained some money I didn't know I had in an old jacket pocket beats all that hands down!
Sometimes I work like a beyatch and don't have time to eat, then I lose weight and people comment on it. I prefer losing it to gaining it because if I gain it then it's just fat.

[mr90skid]

"Hard work, feels good" was our highschool football chant that stuck with me but damn finding out I picked up some extra pounds when I've been doing nothing but sitting on my ass gaming and downing snacks will have me feeling like I should be in an underarmour commercial :D

[Bvroon]

deliberately working towards a goal. I like knowing my efforts are paying off. I have been using an elliptical now for about a year and I have as a result lost about 15 lbs. of course this hasn't been easy and I have now run 100 miles on the thing, but I am loosing the weight gradually and in a healthy way.

[ItsTheColeTrainBaby]

It depends but most of the time it makes me happier if I look better in front of the mirror, if I'm cutting and I notice I'm getting ripped up that makes me happy, if I'm trying to add on more muscle, and the sleeves and shoulders of my t shirts are fitting me tighter ( not the waist 😉) then that also makes me feel good

[KDA20]

I am sorry you are in a bit of a funk, hope things pick up for you soon. Silver lining for you weight loss, that will help brighten things up for you. The only time I lose my appetite is when I am really down but I comfort eat crap in the funky times around it so probably end up putting on weight in a quite unhealthy way.
If I want to lose weight, I have to have a clear plan and strict diet. I have lost 20lbs recently on a current diet but it was rigidly controlled.

[RedThread]

Generally, I'm happier about the things that I work for as opposed to things that just come naturally to me. The satisfaction that I get from earning something with blood, sweat, and tears is an amazing feeling..

Hey if something is really bothering you then feel free to message me. I'm always willing to help.

[teawrecks]

That would make sense!

And I appreciate it. A lot of people keep telling me it sounds like I'm depressed, but I feel the same mood-wise and there's nothing bothering me that can't be fixed by talking to the source about it. Which I do, when it bothers me.

I personally think it's just from lack of a vacation from work and my mind being fried because of forcing myself to be an extrovert for 32+ hours a week.

[RedThread]

Ahhh I understand. Well I hope you get some time to yourself.

[Anonymous]

Finding out that I lost weight after striving and working towards it.

I honestly have been in the same situation as you though. I have had lots of things going on that has made me lose my appetite for the past couple of weeks. I have lost 10 pounds in two months unintentionally. I have slept a lot but I haven't been super active either, I'm just not eating enough.

[ialmostdo]

It makes me happier when I actually worked hard for it, because then I've set a goal and succeeded!
When I unintentionally lose weight, I think "cool, that's a nice surprise". I'm still happy, but it's not the same :o

[Whoooooooooo]

If i unintentionally lose weight that would mean I am seriously ill. can't imagine it would make make me happy!

[Bards]

I have hardly gone to the gym and I have been in my bed for 3 months and I'm losing weight. Its weird asf. I think maintaining it but my mom says I'm losing more.

[NerdInDenial]

Instead of focusing on the number, focus on the fat that you lose. If my pants are looser, then I'm happy about it.

[teawrecks]

Lol I'm not actively trying to lose weight so I never weigh myself I just had a slow night at work so I stepped on the scale there

[Anonymous]

I think when I'm Trying it's more satisfying- then again I'm not sure I've ever lost accidentally
But I lost 10kg from hard work and it felt great :)
I hope you're okay though, look after yourself love

[sovetskii13]

If talking about weight then I get happy when gaining weight because I'm underweight. Hard for me to gain weight. Not much works.

[letsbefriends25]

Striving! Chances are that if you lose it without trying, you are losing muscle mass. And thats a big no no.

[Anonymous]

My weight doesn't change much. The only big major change it had was when I was squatting and bench pressing a lot. I gained weight... muscle. Now I'm kind of gaining both muscle while still remaining lean.

[Opinion Owner]

I thought your weight was fine the way it was. I didn't think you need to lose any.

[teawrecks]

Well I'm not exactly actively trying to lose it lol and I actually just checked and managed to lose another lb. so. The only way to stop it would probably be to stop sleeping since that's all I'm doing to lose it haha

[Opinion Owner]

Oh. Sleep is a good feeling.

[Ihav2fart]

yummy for my tummy
chilling with friends
and
@MissNowhere

[MissNowhere]

Your happiness is all that matters 😘

[teawrecks]

Way to not read the post... at all 👍🏻

[Ihav2fart]

TLDR

It's what I do best cheeky wonder.

[Prochnost]

Losing money makes me happy.
Many think I joke.

The more I lose, the happier people around me are ! ;P

[ixi10]

After I worked for it cause then I feel like I accomplished something

[WritingStar101]

I'm definitely happier when I strive and lose weight. It makes me feel healthier.