I lost 30 pounds but don't see it?

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So I lost 30 pounds. It took me 3 and a half months. Everybody notices it and says I look amazing. But I just don't see it. My stomach feels smaller. And the scale shows 30 pounds less. My clothes are way baggier on me. Shirts that were tight are a little loose now. I look in the mirror and still see chubbiness. Is it psychological? I just hate being unhappy and self conscious. Does anyone else feel like this after losing weight? Or maybe I'm just being an idiot. Anyways my last question is; is 30 pounds a noticeable weight loss? I was never obese. Just pretty chunky.

taster · Accepted Answer

WHAT? You were fat? O.O..I never knew you were overweight? But you have also been insecure with your height..which I LOVE..(eh..even if that DOES make me a perverted old man)..a lot of guys..and I am one...could deal with some tummy as long as her legs are not thunder thighs...but then other guys are different...you really did not give me enough info in order to make an assessment..however..I know that guys on GAG have always F***ing Loved the way you look..yeah..include me..I remember when you first got on..heh heh.the first two or three times...well you can always post a pic...think that nothing wil change though...the guys wil still love you and the girls will stil hate you...generalizations of course...<3<3<3=D

PS can talk to me sometime?

TheUglyOne · Accepted Answer

Aw, it sounds like you need a weight loss of the mind now, since you had a successful weight loss of the body. See, you perceive yourself as fat, so when you look at yourself, you only see fat. A weight loss of the mind, you'll learn to see yourself more objectively.

Allow me to assist, I took the liberty of viewing your profile, and no where I saw fat, at most just a little chubby. And, your picture at your 17lb weight loss, you look outstanding. Coupled with you having a beautiful face, you are overall a very attractive young woman. Thirty pounds is certainly a noticeable loss on all but the most morbidly obese. Take pride in what you have done; 30lbs weight loss is an achievement. Congrats!

xSofiax · Accepted Answer

That's probably a confidence thing more than anything else, you might of lost that weight (congratulations btw!) but it doesn't really change a lot about how you feel about yourself.

Unfortunately self-confidence isn't that easy to get and takes time and effort to get no matter who you are.

But you've clearly lost the weight, you look very pretty and everyone is saying you look amazing.

I think you should feel a bit happier, a lot of girls will never be able to feel about themselves that way.

windy-rose · Accepted Answer

Yup, that's exactly what I was like after loosing weight. I could physically see the signs and even how it left me, but heaven forbid I look thin in the mirror.

30 can look like a little or a lot depending on your height and build. On me it'd look like a lot because I'm all of 5'4" and carry all my weight on my stomach. But on a taller or more evenly distributed person it may not look like as much.

nermalinda · Accepted Answer

You look great.  This must be psychological. Give it some time. Did you work out? Doing some yoga and pilates can make you feel better about your body.

Anonymous · Answer

30 pounds is definitely a noticeable weight loss. I only lost about 5 pounds and some people noticed. You probably don't notice it as much because you see yourself every day.

It also might be a confidence thing. If you had bad self esteem before you lost weight, chances are you will still have bad self esteem after you lose the weight. Just try to point out the positives in yourself to try and build up your self esteem. It takes a while, but you'll get there.

MrEM4N · Answer

Thats just how weight loss works. It would of been better if you took your pictures in controlled environments so you can measure your progress. The difference between 30% body fat and 20% body fat isn't much because your skeletal structure and musculature is still being hidden. The difference between 20% body fat and 10% is huge, though, since you're finally losing enough weight to let what's underneath show up.

KERMlT · Answer

I might be in the minority here but I think you looked better at the previous weight. As long as there aren't any health concerns (too much weight on the joints, stomach problems, etc) then I wouldn't consider someone with your previous stats to worry about weight loss. Though if you feel that it is critical to your self-esteem to lose the weight, then that is your choice. Whatever makes you happy is generally the best policy.

martyfellow · Answer

OK, you're still a little overweight, so you're not crazy. When you look in the mirro, you still see chubby. Sure. But it's a lot LESS chubby than before. You haven't got far to go, maybe another 10-15 pounds depending on whether you have much muscle or not.

Congratulate yourself on your progress. Don't get upset that you're not perfect. Hey, even I am not quite perfect.

Anonymous · Answer

"Everybody notices it and says I look amazing."

My advice? Listen to everybody. Not only do you have their words, but you have a mountain of evidence that supports their words. Your stomach feels smaller, the scale shows 30 lbs less, your clothing is much baggier on you, tight shirts are now loose. Why are you refusing to accept this?

I swear, women are the worst judges of their own image. It's like you can't be satisfied unless you look into the mirror and see absolute perfection.

luna1608 · Answer

Have you gone shopping for clothes that fit the new you since you've lost all that weight because baggy clothes can make you appear larger.

NerdInDenial · Answer

You could still be fat. I may look skinny, but I'm fat still. The next step is to tone your body with some weightlifting.

kheserthorpe · Answer

Obviously its noticeable.   You're just not where you want to be, perhaps?  But you're a hell of a lot closer. Congratulations on the loss - 30 lbs in 3 months is fantastic.

-0x0- · Answer

muscle weighs a lot more than fat. If you've been dieting then muscle usually goes before fat does. Exercise is the way to get in shape, not diets.

Anonymous · Answer

I lost 20kg, did not notice at all, so I started taking monthly photos, lost another 20kg, and I can see the difference now, looking at the pictures, even though I look down, and still look fat ( to me )

Anonymous · Answer

maybe you lost more muscle than fat. Muscle is more dense than fat so one pound of muscle is about 1/3 the size of a pound of fat and about 40% of your weight is from muscle. if you diet and don't eat enough protein your body will cannibalize muscle for protein.

High protein, no carbs is the way to go if you want to burn only fat.

bwrd830 · Answer

im not sure what your worrying about you look really pretty.

Anonymous · Answer

I think it's just in your head, everyone else says you've changed

Anonymous · Answer

Your muscle tissue may be flabby is why it sags at the belly and under your triceps. This is similiar to a common misconception from anorexias thinking they are still fat when it's really just untoned muscle. Exercise will tighten all that up. If you don't believe me look at some heavy set body builders who are obviously overweight but have extremely tight bodies.

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