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If you have lost a significant amount of weight how long did it take for the feeling of “I am thinner” to diminish?

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Niftythrifter · 01/03/2026 14:49

When do you accept is as normal in terms of your new size an new shape just beeing the norm?

Around four years on and although the feeling has diminished a lot it still is there.

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BauhausOfEliott · 01/03/2026 14:49

Never.

GoGoSuperBug · 01/03/2026 14:51

I am the opposite, I still pick up bigger clothes and am surprised when I try them on and they don’t fit, because when I pick up smaller clothes I can’t comprehend how they could possibly fit me.

Iwanttogobacktobed · 01/03/2026 14:58

Me too. I have been slim for 2 years. I still think that something will fit me - but its huge.

When I fold my jeans up during doing the laundry. Im amazed how teeny they are

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