People dont notice, because they do not pay attention to well. Your weight loss should be just for you and what you can see and feel. Keep up the good work =o)

It wasn't wishful thinking! I bet you look different. I think people don't mention weight loss for a variety of reasons. Some of them don't want to bring it up to people who are overweight. Some are envious. Some are totally oblivious. I personally notice almost everything about a person's changed appearance and I tend to mention it (if it's positive, that is). However, that's because I am a visually oriented person who is fairly outgoing.

I've lost 17 lbs. and I think it's noticeable, but no one has said a thing. I use it was motivation...I will work at it and lose and lose and MAKE them notice! It's the "I'll show 'em" philosophy! Keep up the hard work and do something special for yourself on those frustrating days.

I have lost 37 pounds so far and no one has really commented (except people I've told about it). I think people are hesitant to comment on weight. I also had over 100 pounds to lose, so maybe it's hard for people to tell the difference. It will come soon enough! Take care of yourself in the mean time and take note of the changes that you notice about yourself.

Have you noticed? Because that's the only opinion that matters now, isn't it?

People may have notice but didn't say anything. People are funny that way...you wait....they will be saying something as the weight continues to fall off you! You're doing it!

I think you're looking great..the people at work will eventually speak up.I've lost 50 since August and I still have people at work who don't mention it. We're here for you

I know the feelings you are experiencing all too well. I've been on the program for 32 days and have lost 2o pounds. No one has said anything to me either. But I know I can tell. I see it in my face, my belly, my butt, my knees, and my boobs (I am no longer a DDD...I will be very happy to get rid of these heavy hookers). I've gone done (almost) 2 sizes in jeans. I am proud of me for me. BUT it would sure be nice and an ego booster if someone else would say something. Hang in there. I know somebody will say something positive to both of us as we progress.

Weight is a touchy subject for many people. Like everyone else said, focus on how you feel.

Congrats on your loss!!!

Ditto to all of the above. You are probably still wearing the same clothes, too, so that makes a difference. I had about 65 pounds to lose, and when I had lost about 35, I was still wearing the same clothes (I could button some jackets then that I used to wear open, etc., but they were the same clothes). People started saying, "you look like you've lost a little weight" at that point. I'd smile and say "Yes, I've been working on it." All the while have a little secret that it was more than just a "little" weight. I had to lose about 50 pounds, which was the majority of what I needed to lose, before people really began noticing and saying something. And that was because that is when I had to buy new clothes that were obviously smaller. You will get there soon.

I will say that some of us MFers want lots of positive reinforcement and others would really prefer as few comments from others as possible. Because of this, I think it is important to set the tone with the people in your life. If positive comments are reinforcing for you, make a point to to subtly let others know it is "ok" to comment on your weight loss to you. Make simple statements like, "I feel so much better now that I am eating healthier. I think it is beginning to show." Or other things to let people know that you invite comments. For those who are closer to you, just tell them point blank that positive reinforcement helps, and ask them to be your cheerleaders.

I am one who really preferred that people just not say anything. So I was ok with the lack of comments. But I know from reading these blogs that many others find great encouragement in comments. There is no right or wrong, just preference. I love your attitude of staying the course regardless. You are going to go far.

I had the exact same experience when I first started MF at 311 lbs. By the time I'd lost 30 lbs my pants were literally falling off and dragging on the ground and no one, except my DH, said a word. Then, it wasn't until I got down to a weight that no one had seen me at for YEARS that the comments started flying fast and furious.

We are all doing this for ourselves and for our own health but wanting the validation from others is perfectly normal, too. Just be patient, it's coming! Hang on and best wishes!

It took 50 pounds before anyone said anything to me. It just takes time. Listen to family and friends for now to encourage you. Everyone else will notice eventually! And when they do, it will feel great.

I started at 260 lbs. No one, other than my immediate family, noticed until I'd lost about 45 lbs. Keep up the good work! Trust me, they will notice!

I have heard throughout my journey from many MFer's that 50 pounds and when you buy new clothes that fit, the comments start rolling in.

You know you are successful, we know you are successful...please don't let others "non" opinion sway you from doing what you KNOW is the best thing for you.

People didn't really start commenting until I had lost about 50 pounds - YES! 50 POUNDS! It took that long, but I knew that I felt better, and was smaller, so it didn't really matter. Keep at it, they will start to comment soon enough!

I think part of it is that people just don't want to bring attention to the fact that you were overwright in the first place - kind of awkward...and on top of that, after about 50 pounds, your're FORCED to start wearing new clothes - nothing else will fit, everything just falls right off!

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement! This is just what I needed to read this morning. You all have made my day amazing...already!

When I was in weight loss stage, I went "home" for Christmas with 40 lbs lost! Not ONE PERSON NOTICED... I could have been hurt, but, I decided to just smile and know that I had a secret! My secret is that the next time they see me, I will be small enough to notice!
I did finally tell them, oh they were all over with how they "really did" notice, lol.... but it was ok, then they turned around and got annoyed when I wouldn't eat crap! I smiled and said, No thank you! Yes, I can have anything I want, but I am choosing not to have "this" because I have MediFast now. And MediFast is REALLY working! 40 lbs, come on!.... It turned to 72 lost and NOW they notice!
You will be so HOT they can't help but notice... just show them!

They might be noticing "something" about you has chainged, but they haven't figured it out...just wait...they will I promise!

I had the same experience (more than once!) when I was in the weight loss phase. At -20 lbs I attended a conference with women who had not seen me in 6 months - and no one said a word. At -25 lbs I attended a family wedding with siblings who had not seen me in several months - and not a word. At -40 lbs my siblings started asking questions and when I hit goal at -50 lbs my fellow choir members really took notice, but also were concerned that I was losing weight because I was ill, LOL!

I am now in week 6 of transition and the biggest compliment I have received was from 2 MEN that I work with who have asked multiple questions about what program I'm following and if I thought Medifast would work for them!

Hang in there, honey - they WILL notice :-)

Heck.. I got to lose 50 before I notice.. I'll tell you when you reach about 40 lbs down.. everyone is going to mob you wanting to know what your doing..
Patty

I had to lose 75 lbs before some of my own family members 'noticed'! Maybe they all need glasses, eh?

Don't let it get you down dear girl. One of these days, the questions will start coming & then you'll wish they'd all shuddup! Trust me...
Hugs
Chris

Well, first....BRAVO!!!!! You are doing great!
Secondly, when people see you everyday, it's difficult to notice that you have changed over time but YOU know what you have done and that is the most important thing!!

You are an inspiration!!

Lavenderjk

Typically, you need to lose 20% of your body weight for people to notice. I started at 250, and sure enough, when Ilost 50 pounds, people started to notice. And after that, it is sooooooooooo much fun!!! Hang in there.

Warrior on!

Lee

I had about the same amount to lose, and nobody noticed until I had lost about 40 pounds. Now they'd be blind not to see it.

Think of it this way, you have done GREAT, and you had to get through the first 26 pounds to get to the rest...and you HAVE! So you are that much farther along! =)

Nobody noticed my loss until about 40 pounds. I had 126 to lose. It's a delicate subject for a lot of people.