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md724 t1_j5yn0jv wrote

It's always hard to see progress when you see yourself every day. Years ago I shed about 40 pounds and the first month I didn't see any change. When I had lunch with my sister and her daughters, it was the first thing they noticed.

While your thought to help her visualize progress was on the right track, it's important to remember the first thought is rarely the best thing to say out loud. I mess up when I try to be clever. My idea of clever is never the right thing to say.

Glad you and your relationship survived.

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shrike2214 OP t1_j6051hx wrote

Man yeah! I dropped something around 45lb and I still felt like I was overweight, found a shirt from 2019 and I could wrap it round myself. Its odd the things you don't notice because it's gradual. Same with mental health!

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blahbleh112233 t1_j603ll4 wrote

For real, especially since you look at yourself every day and its gradual. I lost 60lb through the pandemic and thought I didn't really change until I looked at my old photos.

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ShaderzXC t1_j60c4xa wrote

Yeah I stopped inspecting my physique after every gym session and instead only properly analysing it (which is necessary) every month or so. Now I actually see my progress with my own eyes and it makes it a lot easier for me to tell which muscles have & haven’t grown so I can mess with my routine if needed

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Eldhannas t1_j63crpm wrote

I lost about 10 kgs while working from home in the beginning of the pandemic. Didn't see much difference except on the scale. Went back to the office, and ngl, one guy commenting on my weight loss really made my day. Sadly the kg have sneaked back while I wasn't looking...

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