findingme2 0 Posted August 17, 2006 Hi all: As I have started the journey of re-gaining my life (and me) I am struck by the little things about losing. Please share your thoughts about the great things about being a loser!!! *I can bend over to put on or take off my disabled husband's shoes without feeling like I will suffocate. *I can roll over in bed with much greater ease (this one's for my band-buddy who said this to me the other day) *I walked by the mirror and swore I saw a waist trying to appear!!!! What are your little things that are great?? Ruthie Banded 7-11-06 (oh thank heaven for 7-11!!!) Dr. N. Bertha/St. Clare's Hospital Dover, New Jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericsmom 2 Posted August 17, 2006 *I can also bend over and tie my own shoes without suffocating or being in extreme pain from my arthritis in my knees. *I noticed my sides of my thighs don't touch my chair here at the computer. *My stomach doesn't push against the steering wheel anymore. *I realize it's not the end of the world to not be drinking caffiene free diet coke and eating ice cream! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepyjean 0 Posted August 17, 2006 I can WALK! I used to have pains in my legs so bad that I couldn't go even one block. Now I go on 45 minute walks around my neighborhood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachgirl 2 Posted August 17, 2006 I can live and have lived since the death of my coca cola habit, yes, coke, not diet. I would drink up to 8 a day, and wonder how I got fat. My stomach isn't a arm rest for my arms when they're tired. Had sex more in the last month than all of last year. Can and am riding a bike. Feel better and not so depressed all of the time. Am losing weight, finally, after ever diet plan in the world failed. I seem to be a friendly more likeable person, I was beginning to be a real bitch. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLIVIA 0 Posted August 17, 2006 I have a "small" stand up shower. Today, I had no problem bending over and shaving my legs. It was a great way to start the day! :clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralheit 1 Posted August 17, 2006 I'm finally walking without my cane. Not quite at 45 minute walks yet, but I hope to get there soon. Less huffing and puffing when I'm moving around. Beginning to be happy to be me again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LapBandit 5 Posted August 18, 2006 *Feeling bones that you knew were inside you but have been hidden for years! *Not worrying about the food selection when planning social gatherings. *Knowing that exercise is NOT going to wipe me out for the rest of the day. *Getting to throw away clothes because they don't fit because they're too big not because I'm like a stuffed sausage in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
