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    15 Truths That People Who've Lost A Lot Of Weight Come To Learn

    It's not easy getting lean.

    1. People who haven't seen you in a while won't always recognise you

    2. You have to constantly update your wardrobe with clothes that actually fit you

    3. Stretch marks are the price you pay for getting into shape

    4. And loose skin can sometime be an unfortunate reality of dropping weight fast

    5. You become the go-to person for advice about weight-loss

    6. People have no problem with asking you how much you weigh or how much weight you've lost

    7. It's hard to deny that you miss eating like you used to

    8. And you know you could still chow down like you did before you lost the weight

    9. But looking in the mirror makes you feel fantastic

    10. You have a love/hate relationship with exercise

    11. You can confidently ask sales assistants if they have your size in stock

    12. Self-esteem goes through the roof when you hit your target weight

    13. Standing on your scales can be the most depressing moment of your day

    14. Old photos make you cringe

    15. You'll wonder why you didn't do this years ago