8 Things No One Tells You About Major Weight Loss

Congratulations, you've lost all that weight! You're feeling great, and you should!

But there are struggles associated with weight loss that few people talk about.

1) Excess skin. It's real and it may be uncomfortable.

2) Hope you're ready to buy multiple new wardrobes along the way!

3) You might not always feel comfortable showing off your new body in your new clothes.

3) People's compliments or questions might make you uncomfortable. Even those people who think they're being supportive.

4) Body image comes from inside! So, your perception of yourself won't change over night.

5) And being thinner doesn't make your insecurities disappear. You won't suddenly love everything about your body!

6) It can be awkward when people don't recognize you.

7) With your new look, you might hear body shaming directed at others. It can be pretty tough to hear when you know what it's like to be on the receiving end.

8) At the end of the day, no matter how many pounds it took to get where you are, realize that your journey doesn't end in a number. The journey inside your body is just as important as the journey on the outside!

Oh, and don't forget to WORK. IT. You look fierce!