Is this seat taken?

[gowalking 10,790]

I know I posted my NSV last night about buying my first dress in like forever, but I just have to post another 'experience'. I am still so new to the thinner me that I need to check it and reinforce the change I've made all the time. It's almost not enough just to see the clothes fit. Heck, I hold them up and wonder how I can possibly fit into them. The other thing I can't get used to is the bus/train seats.

For those who take mass transit, you know what I mean. For those who drive, you should know that the seats on the bus or train are notoriously narrow. It's a rare thing to see seven people actually sitting in a row of seven seats.

There was a time when I would seek out the empty subway cars just to make sure I had enough space so as not to crush anyone or make them so uncomfortabke that they would get up. Now I'm starting to get used to the idea that I can fit in those seats.

Just this morning I got on the PATH train as I always do when I head out to Jersey. It was a crowded center car and there were two men sitting on either side of the empty seat and I politely asked if it was taken. No looks of worry or concern from either of them...that used to happen more than I care to admit. (Again...another reason to look for the empty car or empty city bus). One of them mumbled it wasn't taken and I slid in. I fit fine. Plenty of room. It still moves me, these NSVs and they make me want to cry when I do something that other people just simply take for granted. And I'm not talking about skinny litle girls...I'm talking about normal sized women and men.

I am just so thankful to this little tool we have for giving me a new lease on life. Really, I mean it. I do go walking now just like my name says. I made that dream come true. And so many other dreams are coming true as well.

I wish all of you success. I hope if you have issues or struggles, you can read positive posts and get yourselves back in the right frame of mind. I hope to see many of you in June. Have a great day everyone.

[2muchfun 8,927]

I don't take mass transit but I do fly and it's so nice not to have to hold my arms inside the armrests due to my large body.

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

I am so happy for you - I really am. I love hearing how you are progressing and how well you are doing. I also take public transportation every day, and I posted an NSV about fitting in one seat cushion on the train. I can totally relate & its these little things that we all take for granted and it all means progress!

[bettiann 9]

I am just starting out and I really appreciate your story. I can relate to the seat thing. I went to a couple of theater shows in Manhattan and those seats in the old theaters are tiny. My daughter let me lean into her so I did not overflow into the person seated next to me. My journey has begun....

[labwalker 1,177]

I don't take mass transit but I do fly and it's so nice not to have to hold my arms inside the armrests due to my large body.

Amen!!! I took a long flight a few months' back... one leg was five hours. I actually was comfortable in coach. I remember when I would have trouble trying to get out of the seat due to the cramped space. What a difference losing a bit of weight can make.

[delove32 91]

I love reading NSV''s! Keep it up! Hearing success stories really motives me and gives me the "I can" attitude!

[FruitLoop 86]

AWESOME! Love it! You made me all excited about my plane trip I will be taking next month! Went even thought about how it will feel to sit on the seat until I read your post! Mow I am super excited! Thanks and a huge congrats!

[LeeB1946 261]

I have a flight coming up in July from Seattle to Rhode Island and it will be a 5 hour and a 2 hour journey to get there. Looking forward to being smaller for the coach seat too.