What roles have you abandoned?

[Bandista 7,466]

Weight Loss Surgery has changed me and how I approach my life. Here are a couple of significant things I notice I'm no longer available for -- how about you?

1) I am no longer a supporting actress, always putting some one else's needs above my own. Choosing myself first means every one else benefits but that's not the point. The point is I am showing up in my own life with my own needs at the top of the list. I wish I had done this twenty years ago!

2) I am not a human garbage can, lol. It's okay to throw out broken crackers instead of eating them. There are no more clean-plate awards for me. Now I love leaving food on my plate.

3) I am not down-playing my talents, features, personality, etc. and hiding out anymore. I wear makeup and have fun clothes now. I'm out there, out in my life.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I am glad you have found....YOU! Me? I am glad I can finish my meal, and it is FINISHED! When I look down, there is an UNINTERUPTED view of my feet! My pup can knock me over now because I am NO LONGER a LINEBACKER!

Do I MISS these...things? I'll get back to you, but I THINK not!!!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

OK! Back to you, now! No, I don't like being knocked over by my pup, but I DO like NOT being LINEBACKER-SIZED!

[gowalking 10,790]

Isn't it wonderful that we finally can participate in our own lives instead of sitting on the sidelines while precious time passes?

Want to know what I did on Sunday? I walked on The Highline. It's an elevated walking trail that meanders along the far west side of Manhattan. It's a wonderful experience, this man-made oasis in the middle of this huge metropolis. It's been up for several years and only now can I make that trek.

Was not that long ago, one block had me exhausted and nearly crying in pain. The Highline is about a mile long..and I walked it up and back. How's that for regaining my life?

[Band Aid mom 64]

Cinnamon, dinner, yeast, egg- actually all rolls abandoned!!

Seriously though, I have abandoned the "I can't do that because I'm too big" role! I feel so free and there really isn't much that I won't at least try! If it doesn't work out right now, then maybe in another 20 pounds I'll try it again.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I'm no longer a secret eater. I no longer subscribe to an all-or-nothing mentality.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I no longer have to be constrained by my weight. I can run, jump, hike, run stairs, camp, etc.... I basically feel I can do absolutely anything I want to do!! It is a wonderful feeling of freedom to live life to the fullest.

I have abandoned my girly girl persona that I used to excuse the fact I was too overweight to enjoy outdoor activities. These days I am proud of my strong legs, endurance, sweat and my workout clothes!!

I also put me first!! After all, I am important.

[GreenEyes604 753]

I have abandoned the fear of the camera! Previously if I noticed someone took a picture of me, I would actually ask them to delete it. But now…. I take more "selfies" that I ever have in my life. My phone used to be filled with tons of photos of other people and other things. Now it is full of pictures of ME!!!

[Bandista 7,466]

These are all so wonderful! I honestly feel like I've gotten my life back.