I just lost 80 pounds. I am 65. I have been fat since adolescence.
At my age, i am not getting the ‘glances’ from the young ladies anymore. But what I AM finding is that I am not “invisible” any more. THAT is a huge change and it’s been great for the ego. I can walk into any store and buy clothes off the rack that are nicer, modern, and stylish. That is a big change from loose fit jeans and sweatshirts.
Now that I’ve lost the weight, there is a part of me that is angry that I did not do this 40 years ago. It’s easy to look back and ‘fantasize’ about how things would have been different, “If only…”
She is also undergoing huge changes in the way her body ‘feels.’ It’s likely working correctly now. It feels different. Hormones are different. There is a lot going on.
Finally, the GLPs affect hormones. Her body is doing stuff that she hasn’t ever experienced and people react differently to that stuff.
Being obese for a long time brings with it a lot of ‘mental health’ issues. Having that go away, quickly, unleashes a lot of those issues. My advice is that both of you should seek some counseling to learn how to handle this stuff.
Everyone’s mileage may differ.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing that. I suspected as much, but you articulated it very well. Also, I ‘m glad you’re on track with much better health! I was diagnosed with CKD about five years ago, so I’ve modified and have slimmed down, too. I’m about your age and feel better than in college. Merry Christmas!