16 Things You Experience After Losing 50+ Pounds

    You're doing it wrong if you don't act out the Rocky steps scene at least once.

    Hi, I'm Dan. If you met me today, you'd assume I've always been fairly sleek and slender like I am now. Well, you'd be wrong.

    1. You may expect to see yourself posing in front of mirrors a lot more often.

    2. And you'll achieve what you once thought was probably impossible: Being able to fit into a pair of skinny jeans.

    3. You can walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like you've just climbed Everest.

    4. Speaking of stairs, you're doing it wrong if you don't act out the Rocky steps scene at least once.

    5. However, expensive gym memberships aren't necessary.

    6. The motivation needed to keep fit can be found in unusual places.

    7. It's not necessary to give up junk food completely.

    8. However the constant offering of treats can get annoying.

    9. Sugar-free food and drink can taste just as good.

    10. The only people who'll be disappointed in your newfound health habits are your local takeaway staff.

    11. You might discover dance moves you never knew you had.

    12. You probably also discover that your neck and cheekbones DO still exist.

    13. Your wardrobe will soon be full of new clothes.

    14. Laying in the bath could actually become comfortable again.

    15. You may start feeling a lot more confident out in public.

    16. Of course, while there are plenty of benefits to losing weight, always remember: Size doesn't matter.