I've lost a stone and it's not noticeable?

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I've lost a stone and I really can't notice it (I even took pics from when I started my journey to compare). Also nobody has commented on my weight (not that they should) but I would have thought somebody would at least say I look good. I started at 11st. Now 10st. Aiming for 9st. I am 5ft 4". I've worked so hard to lose this weight too! Need words of encouragement please!

You were not-big at 11 stone so continuing to be not-big at 10 stone isn’t going to look drastic- it will, though, make your Xmas party clothes fit differently and from your post make you happier with your figure :) getting to 9 stone would be a noticeable change (I’m your size & have been all those weights) good work, you!

I never notice when my MIL (the only person I know who diets) loses weight. I also never notice when she gains it. She always just looks like my MIL!

My DH has changed shape totally since he started running and cycling (he has always been slim). I didn't notice at all until I looked at pics from 10 years ago and saw what shape he used to be!

I think when something happens gradually, and you see the person regularly, it doesn't always register.

Well done on your weight loss OP

The PP who said that people who see you regularly (ie work colleagues) are less likely to notice as it's so gradual. Someone l worked with, who l was very good friends with, lost over a stone and because l saw her every day (and outside of work) and l didn't notice until someone else actually commented on it! l felt very bad about that.
Someone you haven't seen for a month or so, though, will notice straight away. And it's the time of year where we're all snuggled up in cosy clothes. Well done, you're over halfway there and you'll crack it, l'm sure!

You and I are a similar height/weight OP. I fluctuate up to 11st and back down again.
I always suddenly look thinnner at 9st 4 and people comment all the time when I hit that weight so keep on going!

I did the same , unfortunately I've scoffed it all back on again , I did notice the difference though and felt so much better and I'm so cross with myself.

You heart has noticed, your knees have noticed and in 20 years the orthopaedic surgeon will definitely notice when he gets the morning off because he doesn’t have to do you a hip replacement. (Ok - in reality it just means one less person on the waiting list but think of it as your own contribution to an overstretched NHS. )

OP I lost over 5 stone and I didn't notice it much ether. I still wore the same clothes! My face was a bit thinner, but only if I closely compared two photos, not just as a casual glance.

I don't know where the hell it went tbh.

Well done. Keep going. I lost a stone and noone noticed. Now I've lost 3, only my children have noticed and one friend said , "you've lost a little weight!" To be fair when I see people I'm all wrapped up in winter clothes and big puffy jacket. I have 1 more stone to lose and I cannot wait to get there. Think I'll probably hit my target around spring time. I'm so looking forward to wearing some figure hugging summer clothes!!! So keep going. They will notice when you're wearing less layers!

Bloody well done thats amazing.x

Fantastic OP, the next 7lbs off will have people doing a double take 💐

Well done. As has been said, people can be slow to mention something about weight, in case of offence.

Awesome job! I think people are afraid to bring up weight in any sense nowadays, I know that 15+ years ago when someone said "Have you lost weight? You look fantastic!" It was taken at face value and accepted for the compliment it was intended to be, I have heard recently (the past 5 years on) of people complaining on the internet that if you compliment someone's weight loss you're not being sensitive to any heavier people that may be in the vicinity and overhear the compliment OR that by giving a compliment on weight loss period that you're saying only the idealized smaller body type is acceptable and you're being fat phobic. I know because of seeing internet outrage over this sort of thing a lot of people feel safer saying nothing lest they offend someone unintentionally.

Or it could be as some simple as the way your body stores weight. You and I are similar height and weight (I'm 5'3 and 10.3 stone) and I know personally a weight gain OR loss at my current weight doesn't represent itself very much in the mirror. When I lose a stone this is awful, when I gain a stone it's a blessing. This is because I'm very fortunate in the way my body stores fat - my weight is distributed very evenly all over, it doesn't seem to store more in any one area. I know that personally I need to lose/gain at least 2 stone to see a noticeable visual difference in the mirror/photos. I will however FEEL a difference in how tight or loose my clothing fits. The most important thing is how YOU feel about yourself though! You're doing amazing, if you feel good about how you look and you're getting healthy that's all that matters, so keep it up hun! :)

I also think it depends where you lose it from, i lost a stone and discovered cheek bones and i dropped a trouser size so work colleagues noticed when I started wearing properly fitted trousers rather than baggy bottoms. I agree though people you see all the time dont always notice, have you looked back at old photos to see the difference?

I am a personal trainer and I wouldn't be too disheartened. You have done really well, I can assure you people will start noticing. Keep going, make sure you are drinking plenty of water. If you ever need any advice please let me know.

Well done OP.

I'd say you will probably see a much bigger difference between 10 stone and 9 than between 11 and 10. People will start to notice at that point.

I'm 5'4" myself and 8 stone. If I were 10 stone I'd be noticably overweight.

I've just lost 3 stone - it was about 2 stone before people started commenting. Bear in mind that the weight comes off places that not everyone is going to notice straight away... a little off your legs, arms, back, hands, feet even... stomach and face - yes people notice that quicker but unfortunately you cannot place an order for where you want the weight loss to show. Give it a little longer - people will notice - but also remember that some people won't say anything either because they don't want to offend (as in suggest you were needing to lose weight in the first place), or because they HAVE noticed and are jealous. Do it for yourself and congrats on your amazing weight loss! x

I don't comment on people's weight fluctuations anymore. So if I was your friend, I wouldn't comment even if I'd noticed.

Firstly, well done on your weight loss.

Secondly, I've put on a stone, and I can't tell. I think I am bulkier behind my shoulders and lower back. I'm now 10 stone 3 at 5 ft 6. I am happier though.

I think you need to loose two stone before it's noticeable

Great work OP. I’m 5’4” too and was 11 stone after having my son. I gradually went back down to just under 9 stone and I had loads of comments, but not during the weight loss - it’s also, as PPs have said, winter, so you’re probably all covered up.
Don’t lose faith, keep going until you’re happy.

Congratulations! Well done!
I never comment on people's weight, but that doesn't mean I don't notice!

I wouldn't take the lack of comment to mean your weight loss isn't noticeable.

There's no way I'd get into the vagaries of commenting on someone's weight either a loss or gain, it's a very tricky and sometimes sensitive subject. Someone can, with all good intentions say "" ooo you've lost weight!" and suddenly they're the devil incarnate for mentioning it (who knows, the slimmed down person could have been ill).

I recently went from a similar height weight and people didn't notice the first stone. Literally another 7lbs down and EVERYONE noticed/commented. Give it time.

I do think it is rude to comment on people's weight, whether it is a loss or a gain, it does feed fatphobia and also, you don't know why the person has lost weight, I learnt my lesson years ago, when I saw a former colleague I had not seen for years, she had lost lots of weight and I blurted out, "you have lost weight, you look gorgeous!"

turns out she had just lost her husband to a sudden heart attack and been left with 3 kids under 5... not my best comment ever, frankly, and she let me know what she thought of it! I was mortified

I'm sorry... correct weight? At 5'4 10s 6 and below is a healthy BMI.