Co-workers noticing weight loss - does this make sense?

[KimRaye]

I'm not complaining, really, but I'm curious as to what you all think.

I work part-time (school schedule), and started last Sept. Started WW mid-Jan. Lost 43.5 lbs while working, til early June, and then took the summer off. Went back yesterday, only lost 14 pounds while I was off , and the comments I got were as if I lost the whole 57.5 in one summer! What gives? Did they not notice those 43.5 lbs while I was there? Mind you, I absolutely ADORED the comments.

And, if they were being polite by not mentioning anything in the spring, why did they say anything now?! Really, I'm just curious what you think.

I guess I should take off more often.

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

It's easier to see the weight loss in the summer when you aren't wearing the winter clothes, coats, etc.

Plus I think you get to a point in your weight loss where it's obvious that "something" looks different, so people will comment.

Enjoy it!

 

[Hollyann]

Kim, I think it's awesome that you've lost the weight. Here's my theory: When people see you every day - gradual weight loss isn't noticable. Since you were gone for a while and lost MORE weight, ta-da!, they noticed! Congratulations and I agree, comments like that - I just eat them up!

 

[ZerasPride]

How wonderful for you that your co-workers are noticing and complimenting you. That must feel just great after all your hard work! Congrats on your loss!!!

I can relate to what you are saying. I ride the bus with the same people everyday. All winter I was covered up and even in the spring it wasn't all that warm. One day in the middle of the summer (more than 7 months into my weight loss), a lady exclaimed loudly for the whole bus to hear: "Wow, you've dropped a TON of weight! Did you have weight loss surgery? You must have to have lost all this weight in such a short period of time". I assured her that it wasn't a short period of time at all and that I had not had surgery. Like you said, it's funny how and when people chose to notice and/or comment on our weight loss. I guess we should just enjoy it!

 

[kayeandjim00]

I totally agree with Holly Ann. I have found that people who see you daily don't notice until they don't see you for a while and then it dawns on them that you look different. Congratulations on losing all those pounds!!

 

[chrismiss56]

I too agree with Holly Ann.............

Has anyone ever said to you "Wow has your child gotten tall" and your first reaction is really? - then you realize yes the pants and sleeves are shorter. Well you see the child everyday the other people don't.

CONGRATS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS!!

Keep going and don't look back!!

Thanks for all your support!!

Have a Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[Princess Michelle]

Woo Hoo! Congratulations on all the compliments!

I agree with Hollyann too!

 

[KimRaye]

Wow, you're all so right, I just hadn't thought about the winter clothes, as well as the kid's growing comments (I sure relate to that one as well)!

ZerasPride, Oh My!! On the bus she said that?! But, you're right, we SHOULD enjoy it!!!

Every single one of you made me smile tonight! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. You've made my week!

Gotta Love WISHers!!!

 

[tiggerlover]

A lot of times people who are with you on a daily basis are the last to notice any changes. My friend said something to her DH about the 60# I had lost and her DH said, "I didn't know she lost weight." And here is a guy that I saw once or twice a week for the whole year I was losing. I think because you had the summer off and came back even a little lighter the results were more dramatic for them. Can't explain why it happens, but it is very common.

Congrats on the loss.....enjoy those compliments, you deserve them!