I am also excited about fitting into my wedding/engagement rings. I've had them resized once already, and then outgrew the resize! I'm not getting them resized again - instead I'm resizing myself.
I'm also looking forward to having fun getting dressed in the morning, instead of having it be a terrible chore.
1.) Being able to shop at ANY store for clothing and being able to fit in all the clothes I still have that I can't wear now.
2.) Feeling sexy again!
3.) Feeling comfortable in a bathing suit and showing my arms.
4.) Being healthier! Lower cholesterol and blood pressure (I hope), reduced PCOS symptoms, and lower risk of diabetes.
5.) No more snoring! *crosses her fingers*
6.) Not having weight as an excuse any more.
I've used my weight for years as an excuse for so many things I feel I can't do or it hampers me doing. Some of that feeling is likely accurate and some not. I am so hoping that being skinnier frees me to do so many things I'm holding back on.
4. to cross my legs all the way properly! i only manage to do half a cross now and it sucks cuz everyone else looks nice crossing their slender legs.
Good one! My friend took a pic at a party recently in which my legs are half crossed, and when I saw it I just thought, "Gosh, I look so tacky. I wish I could cross my legs properly!"
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7. Go back to Sydney and climb the Harbor Bridge (I skipped it when I was there because I was afraid the suits wouldn't fit me, and that I wouldn't make the hike)
Nice Goal. I climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge when I weighed around 250 lbs. I wouldn't exactly call it easy, but I was able to do it with out breathing too hard and embarassing myself. They stop frequently on the way up, which helps. But I must admit, I looked HORRIBLE in that jump suit! I had to crop all the photos so you couldn't see the belt cutting through my giant belly.
I made a list of reasons when I first started my diet:
…riding a horse again
…parasailing
…riding a roller coaster without worrying if the harness will close
…riding an airplane without worrying about being in someone's way
…riding a bike without worrying about people staring
…wearing shorts so people can see my tattoos
...shopping at my favorite stores and finding my size
Being on top when having sex, without breaking my husbands back LOL
HAHAHAHA!!!! This cracks me up pkend, cos I feel the same way. I don't like to be on top cos I think I am squishing him.
Being able to shop in regular size clothes stores. And not only going in there for accessories.
Wearing skirts, shorts and tank tops
Being healthy and not feeling winded all of the time.
Being able to sit on furniture without the fear of me breaking it.
Being confident and feeling sexy. I don't think i've ever felt sexy, even though my husband said I was when we first met.
Just being happy with myself and not letting weight be an excuse anymore.
-The sweat stain thing has plagued me for years, especially when I was at school, I wasn't popular and I spent the entire time worrying that people would see, they never did, but it is embarrassing.
-Being able to wear a skirt or dress and feel good in it, and not have to wear it with my spanx to avoid thigh chaffing.
-Going out with my friends and feeling confident about myself, not the fat friend. I hate dancing because I feel like a whale while doing it.
-Going to the doctors and the conversation not immediately turning to my weight.
-Enjoying shopping for clothes, and not just picking things that are long-sleeved, jeans or black.
-Not spending my time desperately de-tagging photos of myself on facebook.
-Not feeling like things haven't worked out with a job or man because of my weight.
-Generally feeling confident and enjoying my life. At the moment my weight and lack of confidence is holding me back. Although as the lbs drop my confidence rises ever so slowly
-Not spending my time desperately de-tagging photos of myself on facebook.
Ain't that the truth! LOL! I will add to that....
- going out and thinking I look good and then seeing tagged pictures of myself on facebook and not feeling deflated because I actually look as good as I thought I did!
- Being able to wear regular shorts without them riding up.
- Not worrying about who I will run in to when they knew me back when I lost a bunch weight a few years ago. If I could just get to where it looks like i gained back just a few pounds instead of 40 pounds (I actually gained 75 pounds, but lost about 30 before joining 3FC).
I am dying to take flamenco lessons. I'm sure you can at least get started at a less than perfect weight, but at my current weight I'd feel ridiculous in heels and you wear a bit of a heel for flamenco.
Also looking forward to going shopping for clothes and not feeling horrified by it. I might be getting close to that bc I have picked up a couple of pairs of capris at costco and when I got home, they fit and looked good and only made me feel good. I'm going to wait another ten or 20 pounds though, jic.
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Being able to paint my toes without my stomach being in the way.
Not having to come up with a reason why I can't go to a party/event because I know I have nothing nice to wear and will just feel uncomfortable being there because of how I look and feel.
Having the energy to get through the day without having to take a nap.
Although my husband has always been complimentary towards me and my efforts to lose weight, I want to know I look good on his arm when we go to one of his company events.
Being a good example to my kids and husband (since getting serious about losing weight, I've noticed they've started to snack healthier, too).
There are at least a dozen more, but these are the ones that first come to mind.
Last edited by sandcar150; 08-28-2011 at 04:12 PM.
lots of great things that I also look forward to! "Being able to paint my toes without my stomach being in the way."
I second that.
- setting an example for my son.
- Playing with my son without getting winded or tired easily
- The high after accomplishing a goal that took so much time and dedication
- Sleeping on my back comfortably
- Shopping for my bras at victorias secret again
- Shopping at any store and not worry if they carry my size
- do physical activities with my family instead of being the one who's sitting on the sidelines watching because I "cant" do it
- Wearing my pre pregnancy pants and bra lol
- be more confident wearing a swim suit
- Show off my legs like I used to (wearing shorts)
- Feeling sexy
- Wanting to wear lingerie for my hubby
- Feeling like I have control over something involving my health
Oh my I could go on and on... There are so many things I miss from being fit.
I will have these things again and my life will be happier and healthier!
*crosses her fingers*
