Hello!
I've been reflecting on some of the wonderful changes that have happened to me because of my weight loss journey. I've shared them with the folks on my YOAD message board and I thought I'd share them here too. Here are a few things I've noticed and a few things that are much better in my life, since I've lost the 68 pounds. Many of you will not be able to relate to some of these, since you were never as heavy as I was, however you still will be able to appreciate them. Here they are, in no particular order.
1. I'm no longer the "fat girl" in my exercise classes at the gym.
2. I'm not the fattest person in my family anymore.
3. I can go out to eat and sit in a booth, very comfortably. I NEVER have to push the table back so I can fit in the seat.
4. I can fit in a child's desk in the girls' classrooms.
5. I can take a shower at the gym without being 100% self conscious. (Now I'm only 60% self conscious LOL).
6. My thighs no longer touch each other when I'm standing up. (How cool is that?!)
7. I can cross my legs when I sit down. Either leg I choose is a really comfortable way to sit. I have NEVER been able to comfortably cross my legs, EVER. AWESOME!
8. I fit comfortably in a movie theater seat and my sides don't touch or go over the arms of the chair. There is actually quite a bit of room now on both sides of my body and the arm rests. SWEET!!
9. I can drive my car and my abdomen doesn't touch the steering wheel (it used to). Now it's about 6 inches from it. YEE HAW!
10. I no longer think people look at me and think "Wow, she's fat". They may think I'm overweight but I'm no longer one of those people that you look at and think "how sad". (That is SUPER sweet)!
11. I can comfortably make whopee with my DH! (Weird to post but just a plain fact). We both have much flatter bellies and can breathe (at times...LOL) without any difficulties. Ain't life grand?!
12. There are actually people that don't recognize me anymore. That's kind of wild, but it's cool! It's great to know that I've changed THAT much.
I've decided that I'd like to start keeping track of these "revelations and reflections". They'll be wonderful to look back on as I pass through certain milestones along my journey.
Have a wonderful day, keep moving forward and push yourself today!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
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Happy New Year Shannon!
This is Sandra from the 'keep on, keeping on' YOAD Community Message Board. I have been getting errors trying to access for the last month. I was wondering how you and Carla are doing. I'm glad I checked your Blog. You are simply amazing. You have accomplished so much in a short time. Your goals for 2008 will be a snap for you. Best wishes for 2008. Take care, Sandra.
Thanks so much Sandra!! I'm so glad to see you! I couldn't get into the "Keep On, Keeping On" group either. I still blog and still go on my regular message board "Serious and Committed" though. Please stop in, we'd love to have you!
Best wishes,
Shannon
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