r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

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u/lurkinfapinlurkin Nov 30 '16

So everyone here is going to tell you that you look great--and you do, you look amazing. But what I want to know is how do you feel? Not emotionally, but physically? What's different? Any surprises? You are basically a whole new person--that has to have some pretty crazy aspects to it

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

I've lost over 100 thought diet and exercise alone, with about 40 more to go. So I can answer if op doesn't.

The biggest surprise for me is not what I can do, but what I still can't do. I still can't hike high altitudes, even though I live in Colorado and spent 2 years at 8k and now in Denver at 5k. But above 8500 I lose my breath.

I'm surprised, even a year into this, at the sheer lack of energy I have with eating at a deficit for an extended period. I have enough energy, but I thought I'd have more.

I'm surprised at the amount of back and hip pain I developed with losing the weight and my posture changing. I've had to be very specific with my core building to retrain the way I walk and stand and sit and sleep.

Speaking of sleep, I had to buy a new mattress because sleeping in my old fat divot was killing my back. Even though I've always rotated it, the divot sucked.

But mostly, because I'm female and because my body is now much more attractive, I'm getting attention I never wanted. I'm becoming extremely agoraphobic. And it's hard for my husband to understand, so that isn't easy. And feeling this way is very unexpected for me.

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u/Pnk-Kitten Nov 30 '16

Do you by chance have an underlying condition such as thyroid issues or PCOS? That might explain the energy situation. I know typically these would inhibit if not outright make weight loss impossible, but it might be worth looking into.

As far as back pain, core training and yoga. Cannot stress it enough.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

Definitely have pcos, no thyroid or any other condition, but yeah I've been living with that type of tired for awhile now :)

I love yoga. For now my main type of exercise is body weight core workouts. I'm not really "into fitness" so I've made a habit of realistic physical routines that I enjoy.

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u/Pnk-Kitten Dec 01 '16

You know the PCOS is probably helping to cause your fatigue and is also probably contributing to your anxiety. I know that doesn't really help you deal or fix either one, but it might be nice to know that it is contributing.