https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 20:44:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird#post-736114 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:00:30 +0000 Scarlet 736114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't lose weight really, but when I was doing a lot of weight training my body proportions changed dramatically, so I know what you mean. My butt didn't fill things out anymore and pants were riding up on my thighs when I sat down. I had to pull them down when I stood up. Not so fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird#post-736111 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:55:30 +0000 Janet 736111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, I get it. It's why I ended up with such a major wardrobe overhaul last year. </p> <p>I was most surprised at how my upper body changed. I think the running kept my legs from getting significantly smaller (they're mostly more toned now although I definitely lost inches as well). But I was astounded at how tops and dresses didn't fit my torso anymore. I altered some things I loved and let a lot go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird#post-736096 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:43:19 +0000 MsMary 736096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I completely know how you feel, IK!! I lost a ton of weight a couple of years ago, and I had to replace my wardrobe twice! The first time wasn't so bad, but the second time I was shrinking out of things I really liked! (I'm still mourning my awesome green military jacket and gray sweater dress!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird#post-736094 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:42:07 +0000 Anonymous 736094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ha, funny you say this. About two years or so ago, I went and lost weight to achieve a BMI of 23, which is, according to my doctor, better - but who knows? The feedback was horrendous: Some people asked me if I was sick, I hated how my legs looked, I had no cheeks left and my torso was sooo bony. Overall, I was not happy. The saddest thing was that everything I owned made me look like a deflated balloon...</p> <p> I concluded that I like to look a little more filled in I also think my clothes look better, when I'm rounder.<br /> I think you look fantastic though!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird#post-736089 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:37:53 +0000 Laurinda 736089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I know exactly how you feel - with the weight I hope to lose I will be saying good bye to quite a few favorite pieces.</p> <p>And this will be a months-long endeavor. My bottoms and lingerie will need to be replaced but I can get by for awhile by taking in my tops at the side seams. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-weight-is-so-weird#post-736083 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:34:10 +0000 ironkurtin 736083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been on my diet and workout plan for 6+ months now, and it's becoming a lifestyle as opposed to a "diet" and "plan" at this point. I feel good, my husband is happy, I am stronger and have more endurance, and I love seeing the muscles in my arms.</p> <p>The thing is, I am oddly bummed by my clothing not fitting "right." I built a wardrobe around my heavier body, and now things don't sit the way they used to, especially pants. My favorite jeans are saggy and falling off. Wearing a belt bunches up the fabric at my crotch, and having them tailored seems ridiculous because it's such a major repair I'm better off getting a new pair (even though they don't make my favorite pair anymore). Dresses fall wrongly - in fact, when I wanted to dress a bit slutty for a birthday dinner out, I couldn't. None of my dresses fit tightly any more! </p> <p>I know we're generally socialized to be happy about losing weight, but I've gotta say, it can be strange. </p>