[illbehotoneday]

10) go to my 10 yr HS reunion and have NO one recognize me..or if they do I hope it's with eyes wide open and jaws dropping.
9) to wear a bathing suit and not feel like a beached whale
**going to the water park is included with that, beach as well
8) change in the gym locker room and not go into the stall bc IM FAT
7) feel attractive when I go out
6) I want to love myself
5) family, friends, GF to be proud of me
4) tight shirts...need I say more?
3) be able to RUN
2) I want my GF to find me attractive (I know deep down she does) but really I don't know..I want to hear "you're hot" or something of that nature.
1) be alive to have children and raise them in a healthy way so they never have to suffer with obesity their entire life like I did


now that I did that i think I could change the order or some of them..but yeah.

[xGurlyGrlx]

Hmm...cool thread. Here is my list.

10. To be as hot as my car!
9. To not have my family say OMG she gained weight at holidays
8. To not feel bad about myself at my own swimming pool
7. To not cringe when someone pulls out a camera
6. To NEVER hear I have a beautiful face from my bf's mom. I'm sure she thinks its nice but she is essential saying you would be really pretty if you weren't so fat.
5. To be able to buy cute panties from ANY store I want...bras included.
4. To be able to buy clothes without even trying them on...just because I can
3. When trying on new clothes, not look like a fat sausage being stuffed into the casing.
2. Not to be the shopping "buddy." I want to be able to wear all the cute clothes I find.
1. I want to be healthy and feel good about my body.

[ella13]

This is a great thread!

10. To not constantly be pulling on clothes because I feel like they are showing a bulge
9. To be able to wear short skirts and shorts without worrying that my legs are too dimply.
8. To not get nervous any time I have to look at a picture of myself.
7. To be able to keep up with my husband on runs.
6. To not be embarrassed by the size of clothing I am buying.
5. To look HOT at the many weddings I am going to this year.
4. Be able to wear whatever style I want.
3. Be able to believe it when my husband says I am hot.
2. Have muscle tone you can SEE!
1. Wear a bikini and not be embarrassed.

[cephalopod gal]

10. To play frisbee with my friends w/o worrying about how ridiculous I look.
9. To be more flexible without my fat getting in the way.
8. To not have people have a momentarily shocked look when I talk about exercising and working out. (I guess people just don't believe that I do because of my size)
7. To be able to wear this beautiful dress that my mom wore in college
6. To be Princess Peach for Halloween!!
5. To hang out with my ridiculously thin cousins and friends and not feel awkward that I am "the fat one" (Though none of them have said it EVER).
4. To be able to feel my ab muscles without feeling "smoosh" first.
3. To enjoy my cousin's wonderful cooking! (She is amazing for real guys-- she is going to be a top chef one day I know it!!)
2. To not be embarrassed at doctor's appointments when it comes to the dreaded weighing.
1. To be fitter, smaller, but most of all: healthier.


FYI- I will ALWAYS be a Fat-bottomed girl due to genetics and my body type, but I'm okay with it. Besides, Freddie Mercury says it's okay to be a Fat-bottomed girl, and I agree. As long as I'm a HEALTHY Fat-bottomed girl.

[KateRN]

1.) i live in southern california - can you say - BEACH!?
2.) i'd love to work out at the gym in sweats and a sports bra and feel sexy!
3.) cute underwear. my boyfriend LOVES that stuff, but i dont have any because it looks bad on me!
4.) comfortably fly - not only fit in the seats, but wear clothes that dont feel constricting when i do!
5.) have a full body picture taken of myself.
6.) to be able to go do things like kayaking and not be afraid i either wont fit or wont be able to keep up!
7.) to go out with all my cute little girlfriends and not feel like the token fat girl!
8.) shopping spree!!
9.) have my boyfriend physically pick me up
10.) be able to see my family and have them not even recognize me!

[MommyonaMission]

I only can think of five for now...I'll add more later! Gosh, can I actually rank them?

5. Brave enough (=skinny enough=) for a bikini wax that I did not do myself!

4. Buy clothes in a regular store, in misses sizes.

3. Be the "tall teacher," not the-- "biggest lady I've ever seen in my entire life..."
and #1 is a tie:
To be a great example for my daughters--not necessarily of someone thin, but of someone who set a goal and worked at it until victory!

Sex with the lights on!

[MommyonaMission]

I am saying "Amen!" to many of the other posts. I only can think of five others for now...I'll add more later! Gosh, can I actually rank them?

5. Brave enough (=skinny enough=) for a bikini wax that I did not do myself!

4. Buy clothes in a regular store, in misses sizes.

3. Be the "tall teacher," not the-- "biggest lady I've ever seen in my entire life..."

and #1 is a tie:
To be a great example for my daughters--not necessarily of someone thin, but of someone who set a goal and worked at it until victory!

And, sex with the lights on!

[sweetkam]

10. people to look at me as a healthy eater
9. share clothes with my sisters
8. get out of those stupid double digit clothes
7. look at the scale and smile
6. to be healthy
5. to be able to run on the treadmill without jiggling all around
4. win a race against my students
3. chase the preschoolers around w/o getting tired quickly
2. be stared at b/c i am pretty not because my boobs are huge and i have thunder thieghs
1. look in the mirror and LOVE what i see and LOVE who i am and what i can be.

[BrandNewJen]

10. Improve my self image and turn heads (other than hubby's) for ONCE in my life. To actually take advantage of my 6'1" frame and large chest and "work it" the way it was meant to be!
9. Inspire my mother that it CAN be done and it can be done without TORTURING yourself
8. Be comfortable wearing a bathing suit to water parks/ beach (not a bikini, just a regular suit)
7. Wear a pair of cute VS undies and be comfortable doing so
6. Put on lingerie for my hubby and BELIEVE it when he says "oh my god, you look so sexy"
5. Eat in front of people and not feel like everyone is staring
4. Walk up the 7 flights of stairs in my parking garage without dying
3. Ensure that my and hubby's eating habits are better and we're healthier and more prepared to have children and raise them w/ the right food attitudes
2. Be able to shop ANYWHERE and know that I will easily find something that makes me look great and feel happy
1. Get healthy and active once again

[valpal23]

10. Posting great pictures on my facebook for al the people I've ever gone to school with.
9. Wowing my friends in Vancouver at a wedding this summer.
8. Fitting into regular sizes.
7. Living the best life I can with multiple sclerosis.
6. inspiring my family to make positive change
5. shop in all the stores at the mall
4. lingerie
3. having a waist
2. no knee pain or atleast less!
1. being proud of my body

[Sister of the groom]

Those are all great! Here are mine:

10. To be able to shop at all the stores with the cute clothes!
9. To be able to wear a bikini again.
8. Educating myself on what actually goes into my body when I eat.
7. To ride my bike to my sister's house 10 miles away.
6. To actually have ab muscles I can see!
5. Have a toned enough body to show off the tattoo I'm going to get once I reach goal!
4. To never again have anyone ask me when I'm due until I actually am pregnant!
3. To be able to feel comfortable in sexy lingerie!
2. To look HOT at my brother's wedding, and in any dress I'll ever wear again!
1. The biggest thing for me is knowing that I am starting a healthy lifestyle that I will carry on with my kids when I have them.

[jillnicole03]

1. Health
2. Fit in my 'skinny' clothes
3. Not get tired when I'm shopping from trying so many clothes on
4. Be able to run, no fast walking, RUN!
5. Go to the beach and not feel awkward
6. Not feeling afraid to meet new people
7. loving exercise and activity
8. To love having my picture taken
9. To be able to let people actually see my belly button ring
10. To be proud of myself

[JasonsLea]

Some of mine in no particular order:

*to be able to buy a CUTE swimsuit and rock it!

*breathe normal on my walks home with Louie

*look in the mirror and actually LIKE what I see

*make some friends with confidence

*go to parties, clubbing, out to eat, etc without feeling self concious and paranoid

*actually TALK to that cute nurse or that guy in the store

*look good in much needed (and expected) tank tops this summer

*when the real heat starts up, be able to walk around in close to nothing

*get that hip tat on a normal sized hip!

*LOOK AS AWESOME AS MY NEW TRUCK!