[Arctic Mama]

Originally Posted by SunnyMathChick

I can wear heels!

Yup! They're so much more comfortable when carrying less weight. Now the issue is toe box fit, not just impossible pressure!

[hhm6]

This is such an awesome thread!! I have a few (even though I've been bouncing between 170-175 these days) i'm the lowest I've been in a LONG time!

-I don't have to find pillows to cover my stomach in photos, or just sitting down in general
-I can go clubbing/bar hopping and not feel like a whale among my friends
-I can focus on buying cute clothes instead of focusing on accessories or makeup only
-I can climb the stairs and not feel winded

I know there are a lot more I'm forgetting but I'll add them on as I remember, GREAT THREAD IDEA~!!!

[Psychic]

I can fit into my old jeans again!
I can run up the stairs without being winded.
I can touch my toes.

[freelancemomma]

I can wear a two-piece bathing suit (for which I'm irrationally proud, being 56 and all)
I don't feel winded sprinting up stairs
I can participate in running races
I can do my husband proud
I can model the effort/reward principle to my kids.

Freelance

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by Underwater

I can tell everyone how much I love cake without feeling.

This is my favorite.

[Hyacinth]

I have much more appreciation and enjoyment for hot weather!

[geoblewis]

I've lost a good chunk, but I am still in the 300s. And yet, even at 300+ lbs.:

I am much better at my push-ups and can hold planks for almost 2 minutes!
I can wear heels and actually walk around in them!
I can be on my feet longer
I have more energy

[vintagecat]

I can reach down and retrieve things that fall on the floor of our car without complex maneuvering involving feet.
The dog can actually lay on my lap because I have one.
I can almost see where my legs join my body.
My knees and feet feel much better.
I'm sleeping better.
When food falls off of my fork it doesn't always fall on my bust.
I'm not afraid of booths in restaurants, nor do waitstaff automatically head us to a table any more.
I can contemplate normal misses sized clothing, not there quite yet but I'm getting close.
I don't automatically think OMG! who is that huge woman standing there when I see myself in store windows.
I'm starting to look like myself again.

[tadaponce]

With 15 pounds down, I can:
Fit into my jeans again, without the flab hanging out!!
Walk briskly without getting winded at work (I'm an RN)
I can wash and brush my hair without it falling out all the time!!
I can FINALLY FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF!!!

[tadaponce]

Originally Posted by Underwater

I can tell everyone how much I love cake without feeling silly.

I also love this one! (even though I'm not quite there myself)

[HelloNurse]

Originally Posted by geoblewis

I...can hold planks for almost 2 minutes!

You. Friggin. ROCK!

[Mori M]

LOVE this thread! I'm almost at 20 lbs weight loss since the beginning of the year and I have noticed a few changes myself:

-Being able to wear a bathing suit. I haven't worn one in SOOOOO long, and even though I'm still pretty big, I don't have to worry about things popping out .

-Being on my feet longer. I used to have terrible foot pain, especially standing on my feet for 8 hours for my job. Now they barely hurt.

-Walking the almost 2 miles to work without feeling like I ran to the Sahara and back. I still get sweaty, but EVERYONE in my family sweats (plus I can guarantee anyone would be hot walking 2 miles in the hot sun).

[RavenWolf]

I love this thread! Since losing over 50 pounds I can:

Cross my legs comfortably
Use the regular bathroom stall instead of the handicapped or family size
I can bend over and tie my shoes without passing out
I can go up and down stairs easier
I can sit in chairs without fear! (hahaha!)
I can walk for miles without wanting to die!
I can paint my toe nails!
I can see my toes when I look down when standing!

Oh so many great non scale victories!!!