Today I walked out my door and started bounding down the stairs (I live on the 4th floor of a building), eating a granola bar as I was walking, not looking at where I was putting my feet. Each flight of stairs alternates having either 7 or 8 steps, and I guess my subconscious was thinking there were 7 on this particular flight when there were actually 8! So I stepped right out into midair, of course, thinking "oh sh*t" as I tumbled over onto the concrete. Anyway, I'm fine, although I'm sure I'll have some bruises.

The point is though that when I was done grimacing and got up to start walking again, I realized how much worse it could have been. That fall would have hurt a lot more 40lbs ago! I'm glad that extra weight didn't land on my knees. And I'm also glad for the increased coordination I have now from my somewhat more active body--I'm sure it helped me react in time to avoid a worse injury. So in the spirit of looking on the bright side, I'm gonna call this an unconventional NSV.

Good for you! Looking at the bright side of things sure makes days easier. Congratulations on your awesome weight loss!!!!!! You're an inspiration. So glad you weren't seriously hurt by your fall.

Great outlook futuresurferchick!! Part of the reason for me wanting to get heathly and lose weight is because i fell down a flight of stairs and shattered my ankle last year....had to have surgery 4 times! And while it was a seriouse injury...it hindered me A LOT more because of my weight. Fat girls and crutches don't get along to well so i had to use a walker and a wheel chair! lol So I am "EXTREMELY" happy for you that you weren't hurt!! Keep up the GREAT work girl

christina

Thanks lost_here & tofat!!