I know it's different for everyone, but here are some signs of fat loss I've noticed in others as well as in my own weight loss journey. Maybe you can identify :-).
1. Your clothes start fitting looser.
2. You start looking leaner.
3. The number on the scale starts coming down.
4. Your daily energy is increasing.
5. You experience better sleep, which means more fat burning.
6. You're appropriately hungry, not starving.
7. You have improved health markers such as decreased blood pressure and lower LDL.
8. Your step count is probably up 2-3,000 steps per day.
9. You want to move more.
10. You have increased muscle definition throughout your body, including your abs.
11. Your ankles don't look swollen anymore.
12. You have a mindset shift from "I have to" to "I enjoy this!"
13. Doing physical activity is much easier.
14. It hurts when you bump into things.
15. Getting out of a chair is a lot easier.
16. You can cut your own toenails again.
17. You enjoy fruits and veggies more.
18. You stop eating when you're satisfied rather than when you're stuffed.
19. Your skin is getting jiggly around your midsection as your fat cells begin to shrink.
20. Your necklace no longer looks like a choker.
I sincerely hope you become the best possible version of yourself in 2026. Slow and steady wins the race!