I just had to share! Someone who hasn't seen me in a year just said to me "You look skinny!" I about DIED!! The people who see me every day haven't made any comments. I guess it's so gradual that they don't notice. I'm only 12 pounds lighter than I was the last time I saw her, but she saw it! Of course, I'm not really skinny, I still have to lose 25 pounds to be considered a healthy weight, but it made me feel good coming from a beautiful woman! Thanks for letting me tell you about my good day!

That's so great!  I was just thinking about that today.. I'm in college and haven't been home to see my family or friends in about a month and a half (before I started alli). 

I just had my 3rd check in and I'm down 5 pounds altogether! I'm secretly hoping when I get home next week everyone will notice a little bit.. I know it's not much, so I won't be too upset if they don't, but it would still be nice!

Thanks for sharing :) 

Congratulations!  Doesnt it feel great when people start noticing, and telling you how good you look!  It makes you want to work all the harder!

Good for you!

 

Judi 

 

i had the same remark made to me the other day by my mom who sees me everyday - i have lost around 40 pounds (i am 5'1") so i should hope i am looking better - it is amazing how may people don't say anything - i guess they don't want to make you think you looked bad before but i LOVE the compliments - you do want the recognition for your hard work !!!!!!!! cathy

Congrats, Apusmom, but what's this stuff about "only 12 pound lighter?" Now go to the pet food aisle and find a twelve pound bag of something, and carry it around for a while. I bet you won't say only after that.

Too cool .. congrats on all your weight loss's (is that right ?)

To be said "you look skinny" would be the ultimate for me !

Sher

 

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Now go to the pet food aisle and find a twelve pound bag of something, and carry it around for a while. I bet you won't say only after that.

I love that idea!~ :) My mom always talks about weight loss in terms of how many "meatloaves" she's lost. I think it's great, except for I really am not sure exactly how much a meatloaf is suppoed to weigh....

Also, congrats apusmom on your weightloss! I can't WAIT to get that same compliment myself someday.

- M

That's a great idea!! I'll do that today! :) 

 powersec5, if they don't notice this time, they sure will the next time!

 Thanks, you guys! You're the best!

Hi Apusmom,

I love everything about your post, except the "only" in your description of how much weight you lost! It is easier for people who have not seen you in a while to notice your weight loss. It's also important to remember that not everyone will say something even when they do notice. There are lots of reasons for this so trying to figure out why isn't important. It's important for you celebrate your own success and know how fabulous you look! Take complements as added bonuses, not necessities.

Keep up the great work,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

 Thanks, Betty. The truth is, I've enjoyed the entire alli experience so far! The ritual with the pill and counting calories & fat, The forum, the whole website, and learning how to be healthy. Second to finding my husband, it's the best thing that's ever happened to me. I mean that sincerely.

Thank you,

Robin 

Hi Sher,

ProfAnn popping in between the stacks of essays; you know English teachers; we get EXCITED when we see a  grammar question :-)

It's losses . . .    Kind of reminds me of the loose/lose thread we had such a looooooong time ago. 

I miss you guys but the semester ends in about 5 weeks, so maybe I'll have some time to play over the break. 

Ann

How long were you on the Alli? Did you lose the 12 lbs from taking the pill? Congrats on your success. I am trying to start now myself. I haven't taking the pill yet. I will start tomorrow. Hopeful this one works.

 Hi mrsstatus,

I started taking alli, and following the program RELIGIOUSLY 6 weeks ago, and as of this morning, I have lost 18 pounds!! When she told me I look skinny I had only lost 12 pounds. She was the first, but now lots of people are telling me how great I look!! Today I was walking in the neighborhood and caught some gardeners checking me out! First time that's happened in years! I'm 40 years old!! God, life is good when you're getting healthy! I only have 5 pounds to lose before I'm not considered overweight anymore!!!!

You can do it, too! Good luck!

 

-Robin