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Weight loss chat

A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

One sentence benefits of losing weight...go!

64 replies

IndianaMoleWoman · 30/06/2017 20:41

The less obvious the better! I'll start.

I can fit more items of clothing on the washing line.

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Whatsername17 · 30/06/2017 21:33

You get more elbow room at the dinner table.

ohhhhhshit · 01/07/2017 06:51

I don't make URRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH noises when I get up from the sofa.

abbsisspartacus · 01/07/2017 06:53

You can by pretty bikinis (according to a blogger)

DonaldStott · 01/07/2017 08:54

Tights and knickers don't roll down

Mrsfloss · 01/07/2017 08:55

I don't have terrible wind from all the shit I used to eat

00100001 · 01/07/2017 08:55

You save money by eating less food than before

fusspot66 · 01/07/2017 08:55

I can cut my toenails without going red in the face and gasping for breath!

Blazedandconfused · 01/07/2017 09:04

Yes, less money on junk food/ alcohol/ takeaways means more money for clothes, jewellery and makeup- now that I actually look good and feel amazing.

beachbodyunready · 01/07/2017 09:06

Feet and joints won't be so painful if they're not carrying an overweight body everyday.

OhTheRoses · 01/07/2017 09:08

The sum total of my dress size remains in infancy.

Rach5l · 01/07/2017 09:10

Less likely to have a heart attack

KatoPotato · 01/07/2017 09:14

You don't dread group photos

ArgyMargy · 01/07/2017 09:17

Reduced risk of all kinds of cancer.

Bahhhhhumbug · 01/07/2017 09:17

Yay yay to being able cut your toenails without giving yourself a heimlich (sp) and don't cover the whole bed in eliminated possible outfits trying to desperately find the one that makes you look a size 10 again

TaurielTest · 01/07/2017 09:18

Less stress incontinence because less pressure on compromised pelvic floor.

Nancy91 · 01/07/2017 09:19

No more chafing

CauliflowerSqueeze · 01/07/2017 09:31

Less sweat

gamerwidow · 01/07/2017 09:35

You can shave your bikini line without having to lift your stomach out the way. N.b. This is my weight loss target measure Grin

MrsWooster · 01/07/2017 09:35

A slight bounce, rather than stump up stairs.

Falconhoof1 · 01/07/2017 09:37

No longer have to tuck your belly into your massive knickers.

teainbed · 01/07/2017 09:58

Happy getting naked in changing room or in front of DH.

OwlinaTree · 01/07/2017 10:00

Getting into my old clothes. Knowing there is stuff in the wardrobe that fits, won't take ages to get dressed!

ohhhhhshit · 01/07/2017 10:10

My tits don't look like a spaniel's ears.

PragmaticWench · 01/07/2017 10:13

Being able to wear smaller knickers, you're saving the planets resources!

FiveShelties · 01/07/2017 10:18

My stretch jeans are not within a millimeter of bursting at the seam😇