Today's been a sllllloooooooowwww day at work, so I've been browsing some of the really old threads in here... back at the very beginning. At one time there was a daily question, and I don't know about any of you but I think we should resurrect the idea. Just random questions, weight-geared or otherwise. Everyone should try it. So. here's hoping to start a new tradition...

Daily Question, Take 2, Question 1:

If you suddenly woke up tomorrow and you had magically reached your goal weight, how would you feel? What would you do? How do you think your life would change?

As bad as it sounds, I'd probably splurge a little calorie-wise. But I know I will get back on track, 'cause I know it wasn't easy getting there (even if it was "magically" tomorrow)

Oh my goodness, I would go shopping and fill my wardrobe with my size 9 clothes. I would get my hair done or do it myself in a way that usually dont cause it takes too long. I would feel sexier, healthier, and more confident. I would feel so good to look even better than I did when my husband fell head over heals for me, and I for him.

I would also head straight for the mall and then call up all of my friends and have a get together!!

I'd go over and borrow my sister's clothes. I would wear tight clothes without a jacket or cartigan over it. I would definitely go shopping and probably change my style. I'd go to all those shops in the mall that have their size 12's that are really like 7's and buy a bunch of clothes there. I think I would probably go workout for a good hour just to make sure it didn't go away!!!! And I would go to a dance club and be able to know I am not the fat friend, I am just the friend. And I would have someone take a bunch of pictures of me. And I would start trying on wedding dresses. I think my life would change only through the way I appoached things, more confidence etc. Which would have a huge effect on how I act I am sure.

GOOD QUESTION!!!

I would definately hit the mall. Then it would be time to go "visiting" to all those "friends and family" that never believed I could do it!

I would go have my picture taken (in a tanktop, perhaps...)! That way I could always savor the day I was at my ideal weight! I don't know that my life would be different, but maybe I'd get the courage to find a different job...

I would be STRESSED. I would already be worried about losing it! I probably would like to get some pictures of myself in half tops and then go buy some great & sexy lingerie then model if for my bf!

I would cross my legs. I would wear shorts. I would go shopping at Abercrombie (as much as I hate that place now). I would go to the gym wearing a tank top and shorts. I would wear a two piece bathing suit to the beach and would walk there with just a towel - not fully clothed. I would take my dog jogging. And finally book a flight out to see my family and friends.

definately!

I think if i woke tomorrow magically at my goal, it would not feel as satisfying as having taken 8 months to do it. Having said that however, i would be going out and buying an itsy bitsy bikini and go swimming with BF, BF's kids and my nephew.

Next (are we assuming I won the lotto too? ) I would be off to the shops to buy a whole new wardrobe of summer clothes, including skirts and shorts, singlets ( ), new shoes, and have my hair done.

Phew - it would feel wonderful to go out without the inhibitions i have now.

I guess I should answer my own question...

First, of course, I'd go shopping. Lots and lots of cute little clothes. I'd wear clothes that actually clung to my curves, instead of the baggy stuff I wear now.

I'd be more physical-- learn to rock climb, swim more, go running, the works.

And once my bf proposes, it'll be nice to go wedding dress shopping without feeling so self-conscious.

And, (warningMI) I'm sure my bf would appreciate how much less inhibited I'd be

I should be more embarrassed to say this... but I'm not. I would prance naked in front of the mirror for ages, however long it took me to realize that it was actually me! Then I'd probably throw on something I haven't been able to pull off in years, and go strut my stuff.

Preferably in front of my tiny sister.

I would go shopping, even if that meant I was broke afterwards...and I'd somehow find a way to pay for a vacation and go lay out on the beach and be very confident...I'd also wear some great "going out" clothes and dance the night away and not feel a bit self conscience!

Great thread!

maegdaeien - I know what you mean!

This might be TMI but in truth...
I would probably smile as i slept naked next to my lover, knowing that i wouldn't be or ever feel self-conscious anymore. [Even though he loves me just the way i am.]

Hmmm...I probably wouldn't do much differently then I do now. I perhaps would just feel a lot more comfortable in the bedroom with my BF. Also, just feel more self confident in general. I wouldn't be fixing my clothes as often. I like my life now and I don't think I limit myself or let my weight stop me from doing things or being myself. I just would be a much more comfortable Jess