From past experience, I think it takes 4 to 5 stone for others to notice and comment, @mamabeeboo. I think people are not quick to tell fat women they've noticed they've lost weight in case they are wrong. I also noticed when I had a period of being 14 stone c size 16 people talked much more about weight and weight loss than they do when I am extremely obese at over 20 stone and size 24/26/28.
As DH was very unwell when I started in January and can suffer from acute anxiety, I didn't tell him. I was concerned he'd catastrophise potential serious side effects. So I'm still stealth - not really hiding it, just weighing/jabbing is not a couples activity!! He signed for my last delivery - clearly marked fridge item but didn't ask me about. Maybe he didn't notice the sticker. I will tell him when he asks and/or notices. We had talked about GLP1s in general and he wasn't disapproving. So I think he'll just say good decision and be glad that I am taking action to extend my life. He doesn't seem to have noticed that I'm eating less and have smaller portions. Part of that is that I was a secret eater. I wouldn't stop eating if he came into the kitchen whilst I was having something - but I often wouldn't start eating sweet or savoury treats while he was there. I'm mostly disinterested in those sorts of treats now.
I was already eating higher protein and fat - so the mix of my diet hasn't changed. I eat a lot less than I used to at breakfast, a meal I eat at a different time from him. I find I don't need to buy so many eggs now. I used to have a three or four egg omlette or boiled eggs and maybe bacon or 2 sausages. Now I have one or two eggs or one or two sausages (I know, I know...). I do occasionally eat a digestive biscuit if I have a very acid or sulphury tummy later in the day. I reckon I am saving £50-£100 per month despite buying Gaviscon monthly. I buy the groceries on DH's credit card so I haven't done the sums.
I've shed 36lbs to 273lbs and he hasn't commented yet.... I'm only down one size and/or clothing fits better. He did say a Lands End new to me size 22 fleece jacket in bright red really suited me. I wonder if he was unconsciously noticing my weight loss.
I still wear my size 24 turquoise and size 26 green Land's End fleeces. I enjoy the unusual feeling that they are baggy. The red size 22 was too snug around my hips, now it's just snug - not too tight. My uniform at the moment is jeans with a buckle less belt to cinch in the waist (it's smaller than my thighs), Land's End vest tops (new thanks to a Vinted bundle - various blues - becoming a bit big on the shoulders or a white or blue vests 20-22s) and a fleece. I am looking forward to the size 22s (I have a navy blue and a red one) becoming loose and recycling my size 26 & 24. I'll probably hospice shop them, rather than starts selling on Vinted.
Thinking of my losses to date in kilos makes me realise how much by volume I have shed - 16kg is a lot in 20 weeks. I need to check the weight of a big bag of basmati rice I bought for DH at Lidl to go with his curries. I think it's 15 or 20kg. I am no longer lugging that sort of weight around with me. I think of how much I've lost when I carry in the shopping from the car.
I almost feel more aware of the fat on my stomach, hips and thighs now than I did in January. The side bulge on my right hip is even more pronounced than on my left hip. I hope that evens up over time!! Odd to have lived with so much fat and to have been almost blind to it. I wasn't blind to the impact (going up stairs, picking up things, walking slower than other people) but I didn't really see the physical volume of fat on my frame. There seems so much now - and I'm hoping that another 60 something pounds off will result in me feeling much better and a svelte look - at least with my clothes on. Despite my impatience (and jealousy of you faster losers), I am good with my weight loss speed. I'm 66 so think my skin will retract less easily than when I last lost 9 stone (on shakes). So under 2lbs a week on average is good with me.
I do see a difference in my face - higher cheek bones and reduced chins, and feel the difference in the fit of my size 24 jeans.
I'm going to be in London for 10 days at the end of July. I'll be seeing family and friends so I've been planning my clothing. I also to be comfortable at home when/of there is hotter weather (rural by the coast, lots of retirees with high disposable incomes and clothing to match, and nearby touristy town). I usually the worst dressed woman in the parish!! I've bought a couple of pairs of size 22 blue linen trousers. I hope they'll fit if not now, within a few weeks. and one white and one blue linen shirts ( M&S 22-24) on Vinted. One of the pair of trews has not been dispatched so think that must be a flakey seller. It's taught me not to rely on Vinted delivery times if I were to buy something for a special occasion.
I've also bought two maxi dresses in a sale. One I am definitely keeping, and the other, I want to try on again. I tried it on without a bra on - and need to look at the fit. perhaps I need a size down.
I usually wear crocks. I am going to try to wear real shoes when I am in London. I don't know what style to try - I have wide feet and will be walking a lot on pavements.
I'm planning to start sewing again, so I can alter and/or remake the clothes I have to see me through the summer. I carry so much weight on my thighs, I think I could shed more from my thighs than my waist next, so it may be that not much alteration is needed for my linen trews. the shirts will just go from snug to looser. the vest tops will need taking in at the sides, and maybe in time at the straps.
I am disappointed that my BonPrix size 26 swim suit still fits. I thought it wouldn't fit. However it's good as I don't have to buy a new one. In fact I don't think I'd have got into it 36lbs ago! It just shows how variable sizing it. I have tried it on - but not yet been swimming.
@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne - you've inspired me to get out my tape measure.
I've shortened the straps on my one "good" bra and use it on the second set of hooks. It's getting a bit loose in the cups- so I think I need to get a new good bra. I do have some lovely George bras that I had when I was 14 stone - so I'm a long way from fitting back into that cup size. I have some other bras that I've been wearing with a back expander - but they don't have underwiring and aren't a great fit in the cup. I think a good bra is essential when wearing a t shirt in public. I'll probably buy the same style in my new current measurements and just accept I'll need a new one when I'm another 20-30lbs down.
Thank you all for being here. I appreciate your posts and seeing your progress.