10 things I can't wait to do

[NYVSGguy 22]

These lists are great. There are so many things that I looking forward too, here are few:

1. Be able to keep up with my little girls.

2. Not be tired walking my daughter to the bus.

3. Being a healthier role model for my kids.

4. Stop using the seatbelt extension I had to get for my new car.

5. Fit on one airplane seat.

6. Not getting tired putting on socks and shoes.

7. Running again.

8. Stop feeling like if I stay on the same path, someone else will be raising my kids.

9. Stop wanting to always want rest instead of getting out and living life.

10. Be able to fit into nice cloths.

I know we all will be smiling once we finish the journey and our lists become reality. Good luck to all!

[spiritstalker 29]

Here are mine, surgery July 1st!!!

1. Go kayaking

2. Use my mountain bike, and not look like a elephant on a tricycle.

3. Actually enjoy clothes shopping

4. Not be embarrassed to be in family pictures

5. Go zip lining

6. Go on backpacking trips

7. Ride my motorcycle again

8. Run a 5k

9. Do a belly dancing class

10. Last but defiantly not least... Wear my wedding ring again!!!

[oldskoolsooz 24]

This is a lovely hilarious inspirational thread!

1. Feel comfortable, sitting, standing, in a diner booth, in the fitting room, in my own skin

2. Have my husband pick me up and carry me across the room or spin me around weekly at least

3. Lose the negative feelings that accompany being obese like being embarrassed, ashamed, anxious, resigned, anti-social, guilty

4. Travel more whether it's within the US or across the seas no longer restricted by not fitting in seats or being winded walking around sight seeing

5. Become medication free/healthy, no more high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid issues, breathing issues, heat rashes

6. Start wearing clothes that reflect me and my personality instead of wearing shapeless bland pieces that fit

7. Not receive looks anymore or advice from good intentioned loved ones about my weight and health

8. Eat to live and not live to eat..enjoy every bit of food ensuring I enjoy every bit of my new life

9. Have a child (I'm 40 this September) and be able to keep up

10. Live a long and healthy pain free life with the few I cherish in my life

Thank you for this thread and those that have responded :-)

[need2bthin! 235]

Here are mine' date=' surgery July 1st!!!

1. Go kayaking

2. Use my mountain bike, and not look like a elephant on a tricycle.

3. Actually enjoy clothes shopping

4. Not be embarrassed to be in family pictures

5. Go zip lining

6. Go on backpacking trips

7. Ride my motorcycle again

8. Run a 5k

9. Do a belly dancing class

10. Last but defiantly not least... Wear my wedding ring again!!![/quote']

I was LMAO about the elephant on a tricycle comment!!! Now I know what I look like trying to ride a bike :-p

[RCN 25]

My top ten:

1. To feel confident in whatever I'm wearing

2. To be able to wear stilettos again

3. I want to exercise without feeling stupid or having people give me that pity look

4. To be able to go hiking with my children without getting tired so quick & giving up.

5. To have more confidence in bed with my husband

6. To shave my legs and other areas in the shower without passing out

7. I also would like to buy some Victoria Secret

8. I want to go out dancing without feeling like that green monster from yo gaba gaba

9. Roller coasters!!! I love them!

10. To enjoy a day at the beach in shorts & a tank top or someday a bathing suit!

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[GypsyQueen 198]

There are definitely fun things on my list, but the ones I am happiest about I'm crossing off as we speak.

1. Go to sleep without wondering how long I have to live.

2. Get rid of sleep apnea machine.

3. Not seeing morbidly obese on my medical charts.

4. Living (prescription) medication free.

5. Having no co-mobidities.

Soon to come...

6. Not having to crop most of me out of pictures.

7. Having a professional family portrait done.

8. Feel comfortable in my own personal space (on an airplane, public venue, etc.)

9. To feel worthy of my super hot husband (who has been amazing).

10. Knee high boots!!!!!!!!

[rebecca_dsu 241]

This is great! Here's mine:

1. Sit in my husband's lap without feeling like I'm crushin' him (he's 140lbs)

2. Me on top sex without crushing my husband.

3. Victoria Secret purchases

4. Shopping at any store in the "normal sizes" section

5. Being able to backpack a whole week without feeling like I'm gonna die.

6. Run a half marathon (looking at one this December...the Santa Hustle)

7. Being able to do full pushups and planks without feeling like my back is going to break

8. Sky diving (here in East TN) & Bungee jumping (In New Zealand)

9. Never worrying about riding any theme park rides... Never having the fear of "what if it doesn't latch cause I'm so big!)

10. New boobs... I've never had very large breasts even at my largest. Once I'm down to my goal weight, I'm gettin' new boobs..ha!!

[MCM13 87]

I certainly can relate to most of the items on the lists. I have a long list too.

I can't wait:

1. To not have to look around to see if I'm the fattest person in the room

2. To cross my legs

3. To buy a bra with only one or two rows of hooks

4. To kayak without my butt being "wall-to-wall" in the kayak---so uncomfortable

5. To fly somewhere/anywhere without worrying about the seat size or being able to use the seatbelt

6. To ride my bike again & actually go on a long planned ride

7. To ride the motorcycle with my fiancé without people staring because we are so big

8. To wear a cute or sexy bathing suit

9. To shop in any store for clothes--can't even imagine the shopaholic I will become. It's been almost 25 years since I've shopped in a "regular" store.

10. To run a 5k

11. To not get winded doing regular daily activities

12. To paint my own toenails

13. To advance my career because I'm no longer filled with self-doubt

14. To wear knee high boots

15. To dance in public without being self conscious

My fiancé & I are going through this process together and I can't wait for us to get healthy, get married, & start our new life together.

[katierebecca83 74]

This is great! Here's mine:

1. Sit in my husband's lap without feeling like I'm crushin' him (he's 140lbs)

2. Me on top sex without crushing my husband.

3. Victoria Secret purchases

4. Shopping at any store in the "normal sizes" section

5. Being able to backpack a whole week without feeling like I'm gonna die.

6. Run a half marathon (looking at one this December...the Santa Hustle)

7. Being able to do full pushups and planks without feeling like my back is going to break

8. Sky diving (here in East TN) & Bungee jumping (In New Zealand)

9. Never worrying about riding any theme park rides... Never having the fear of "what if it doesn't latch cause I'm so big!)

10. New boobs... I've never had very large breasts even at my largest. Once I'm down to my goal weight' date=' I'm gettin' new boobs..ha!![/quote']

What part of East TN are you in? I'm in Knoxville.

[OneHawtGammy 9]

these are all so good! here's mine:

1. Ride a bike without the tires digging into the dirt 4 inches.

2. Use the stairs at work instead of the elevator

3. Sit in a booth at a restaurant instead of insisting on a table.

4. Feel like my husband is really proud of me

5. Rekindle love life with husband

6. Scuba dive

7. Parasail

8. turn diabetes around

9. give up CPAP

10. turn high blood pressure around

11. look forward to watching all 9 grandchildren grow up

12. look good at the pool without wearing cover ups

13. not drive around and around the parking lot looking for the closest spot

14. learn to dance (even though I've been told I have no rhythm!)

15. wear high heels again without feeling like I'm front heavy

16. surf

17. be able to wear my class ring on my ring finger instead of my pinky

I could go on and on...this is such good therapy!