[Tavinni]

To be honest one of the main things that I want to do is touch my toes without bending my knees! I haven't been able to do that for a long time.

[ThePrettyOne]

Being able to sit in a chair and not FLIP OUT if my boyrfiend lifts my shirt or tries to touch my stomach. I always had to be standing or laying when I took my top off, sitting was a NO-NO! I hate those rolly pollys I used to get when I sat.......even though he had them too, and most everyone on the planet has a little something, I was always so embarrassed. Like if he didn't feel that, he wouldn't think I was overweight.

[Skinnybride]

1. being able to buy cuter clothes
2. beign more out going and not self conscious

[Sea]

Yes! To all of the above!

[thinnythighs]

1. Well, i allowed myself 1 pair of fat jeans, and when i outgrew them, it was time to diet.

2. i have a huge closet of clothes i don't even go into anymore cause NOTHING fits.

3. Reach goal by April 9th. Not only DH's bday, but going back to SoCal for a vacay. Now THAT's a motivation.

Days left: 52

[tinygrammy]

I'm with sea, you ALL are speaking my language and sharing my hearts desires. I have never been thinner than my husband and that is probably the biggest thing I'm looking forward to. The only trouble is, he's also losing weight LOL Oh well, there has to come a time when he stops losing and I just keep on going and going and going... Jackie

[rakuette]

ok i know i already posted on this, but i have more to say....

1. everything you all have already said.
2. get tattoos on parts of my body that right now i won't even show to myself!
(thighs, upper arms and such)
3. being out with my psudo bf and not feel like people are looking at me like, why are they together? (he's 6' tall and 155 lbs just like i like em )
4. wearing shorts and not have them ride up
5. i want to be smokin hot.
6. not be stage 2 hypertensive
7. have more energy
8. if i want that greasy nasty food one day, i can have it without flipping out the next day
9. i really want to see my bones (i never have except my ribs if i really sucked in)
10. and for me!

[Sgirl]

I am mostly looking forward to not spending everyday thinking about how fat I am. I want it to be a non-issue.

[rockstar87]

I've been super stressed these last few days and didn't get a chance to workout today (first time since January I missed a workout) so I was like...freaking out. This thread is exactly what I needed.

SOOOO...in no particular order:

1. Not having my thighs rub together and wearing out the insides of my pants :S
2. Not freaking out if my shirt rides up at the gym and I think people are appalled with my fat stomach
3. Wearing whatever the **** I want and not just things that are "flattering" without looking like a complete slob
4. Not going out and thinking I look okay and then catching a glimpse of my reflection and going OH GOD :| - so...not having one good angle, haha
5. going shopping, especially with my best friend and my sister who are both TINY
6. feeling attractive and not wondering if guys are interested in me in spite of what I look like
7. wearing a smaller bra size
8. walking around the house half-naked like my roommates and not caring
9. working out in some of those racerback tanks...wearing a bathing suit so I can go swimming in our pool at home for the first time in like 4 years
10. not CONSTANTLY asking myself "do I look fat?" every minute of every day...at least it seems that way

Phew...I feel better.

[Daffy29]

Irishfairy:
"to be able to look myself in the mirror and not say OMIGOD is that how fat i really am!!!" Yup. This one. Definitely.

Vek and Southlake:"I want to see the colour of my panties without having to move my belly out of the way!" "Having body parts move only if I'm moving them. " Made me smile and SO true.

Leia:
"2: Running a 5k again. " In fact, just plain running again! Even a few steps.

HavingFaith, Amy 180 and xJenn:
"Feeling comfortable with my body" "-feeling more confident and less self-conscious" " "look at myself in the mirror and actually like what I see" These, too.

ChrystalM:
"Getting off hypertension meds." Now THIS would be great.

From Timkerbelle: (Oh, and I love the 'Sexy Penguin' )
"Heh, this is funny, cause one of my things I want for when I'm thin is to wear my hair short again My fat face couldnt pull off a pixie cut at all." Too funny, exactly what I thought. I want to be able to pull off Demi Moore's GI Jane cut! Not forever, but to try it at least for a while. Right now I'd look like someone escaped from electroshock therapy.
"My face has gotten fat and is a bit "pulled down", you know the bulldog fat on the jawline? Im hoping that will go away and my face will be more taut" Every time I see this I am reminded of my mother, and this is NOT a good place for me. I will be very happy to see it go!


Sgirl:
"I am mostly looking forward to not spending everyday thinking about how fat I am. I want it to be a non-issue." Well put. A non-issue.

Rockstar:
"Not having my thighs rub together and wearing out the insides of my pants :S " I keep wearing out the insides of the bike shorts I wear on the treadmill.

Some of my own:
-be able to wear the long black linen dress I bought for a wedding in '03. I feel so great in that dress
-be able to get into a kayak with some semblance of grace and co-ordination

But most of all,
from Tharmony:
"This thing I'm looking forward to the most is being judged by the content of my character rather than the size of my body."

Thanks for the excellent thread.
Ti'an

[FakeFrowns]

This will probably give me the kick up the backside i need to get to the gym tomorow!

1. I'd like my thighs not to rub together when i walk.
2. I'd like to wear a gorgeous to the summer reunion ball next year.
3. I'd like to run for long periods of time and not turn into a tomato that sounds like a weazy foot pump!
4. I'd like to be able to wear shirts in the summer without a jumper as usual!

Can't think of anymore!

[Sea]

Originally Posted by Tharmony

This thing I'm looking forward to the most is being judged by the content of my character rather than the size of my body.

"That look" from my dh,
Cute clothes,
Throwing away my asthma inhaler,
Not needing a glucometer,
Painfree joints,
Being thinner than people who were ugly to me because of my overweight,:
Fitting in any seat, wherever, comfortably,
Being comfortable with myself.

[cdiem4994]

My turn, my turn!

My knees not hurting
My cholesterol being normal
Never ending up with diabetes
Being able to stay active when I'm older
Not worrying about stroking out in ten years

The clothes are nice, the turning heads is way fun, but the bottom line for me is about health. My weight was really starting to mess with my health and that's what triggered all of this for me.

[CreatingANewMe]

Feeling better about myself
Getting into my old clothes and swimsuit
Seeing if my joints hurt less

[CoolMom75]

seeing that horny look in hubby's eyes. It definitely fades as I get fatter. (he doesn't even realize it)