CharmingTortoise

I will be happy when I am not having my Asian Mom not give me those disapproving glances when I eat and to her not saying " your so pretty but just dont gain any more weight". I am tired of the the "Skinny B!tches" checking my husband out and giving their looks of disbelief when they see who he is with (me) I will be "Skinny B!tch" too only maybe not so much a B!tch.Knowing my Mother in law won't be talking about my weight to my husbands entire family behind my back and instead she will be talking and speculating on the lack there of but I am not telling her a thing . I look forward to not getting Fat Girl Rash on my thighs where they rub together when I wear dresses in the summer. Wearing a swimsuit that isn't black and doesn't look like an old lady suit. Not always feeling like a "Schlumpadinka" in my clothes,

To NOT feel like my boobs are choking me when I am laying down....to NOT have constant back pain....to NOT have to adjust my top constantly.... To NOT have to pull myself up into my 4wd..... To NOT have to worry about fitting in movie seats....to NOT feel people are watching what I eat.... To NOT have to search my cupboard for ages every day to find something that fits....to NOT wear holes through the inner thighs of my favorite jeans..... To NOT feel embarrassed to be naked in front of my Husband..... To NOT miss out on special cuddles because I am too ashamed of how much I have let myself go since we first met.... Gee I could be here all day......this isn't the half of it. If only the skinny people could walk a day in our shoes then maybe they might not be so quick to judge / comment!

LOL... this is a great thread
I'm looking forward to the day when I can stop worrying about starting a fire because of all the friction created by my thighs rubbing together when I walk.
Not having to shift around in each direction put my socks on and tie my shoes.
Not having to chase down sales people who ignore me after they've clearly noticed me (invisible me!)
Not getting "those" looks of disgust and pity (ewwww, but bless her heart, poor thing).
Not having to strategize on where to go/where to sit/how to fit.
Being able to finally tell my significant other that if he doesn't want me, then someone else will (and know it)
Not being paralized with fear that the airline will make me buy a second seat
And last but certainly not least, not having to end another friendship because I overheard them tell my significant other that he could do SO much better than me! (but at least I never have to hear her say "I'd commit suicide if I ever got fat" again....)

be able to wipe my bum without leaning over the tummy mountain

I want to wear khakis with my shirt tucked in. I find these to be the least forgiving pants on earth, I have tried on million pair and always look terrible!
I can't wait to wear a skirt and not get rash on my upper thigh from the friction. Ouch!
Mostly, I can't wait to not be constantly thinking about food. What am I eating next? Where can we eat out this weekend? Friends coming from out of town? Where will we be eating. God, I am sick of being ruled by food!
C'mon 8/31!!!

To be able to feel like I've finally dried off everywhere after a shower - I swear I can dry like six times and I still feel like I've missed places
Not worrying that new people are meeting my fat before me
To feel more confident in getting out around people my age
Being able to button my lab coat at work
Not dreading having to squeeze out in front of people who are sitting between me and the end of the row at auditoriums/movie theaters/school classes

I can't wait to not have a rash under my boobs (or find food in my bra when I take it off)
I can't wait to stop accidentally bleaching the belly line of my shirts when I clean the kitchen counters
Ahh, not holding my breath to put on a shoe.
To not have little kids tell me I must be a good cook because I'm fat (actually happened)
TMI but to not fear crushing my hubby during 'adult activities'
And this is a big one for me: to NOT make fun of myself before someone else can.

I can't wait to feel like I should shower twice a day just becuse I always feel yucky and can't help but remember that when I was smaller it wasn't like that. :-(

Wow - we are on three pages already!
I can commiserate with so many of these posts. Yes, having people not wonder what in the world my husband sees in me. That's a big one. Not having my grocery cart looked at sideways. To not have to stand behind the toilet to close a door in a public bathroom stall...

Can't wait to not hear "...but you have such a pretty face" said to me directly as if it's a compliment!
Can't wait to rock the fashion and styles I truly love and that's fitting for a trendy 28-year old girl!
Can't wait to not be the "fat friend".

Looking umm down and seeing something other then my boobs or 1st and 2nd tummy roll
Running down steps and not worrying that I'll set off a 5.0 quake
Not making that sound when I get up out of a chair
And not to forget that clapping sound that happens when I move fast and it's not my hands yeah never hearing that again will be nice lol

I can't wait to feel comfortable in my own skin, to not have my thighs rub together, to meet new people and not think that they must be thinking how fat I am. To not be looked at by other people (particularly men) like I'm invisible. To have clothes that fit properly- no matter the size I wear, not all of the outfit fits my body- leaving some loose some tight (make sense?). This is my big one....to sit in a chair and not try and have most of the weight taken on my legs for mortal fear of the chair collapsing underneath me. And my other big one- to sit down at a cafe/restaurant and eat/drink without being out of breath or can't eat as my fat squishes my stomach making me feel ill. To not take several attempts to get out of my couch, shuffling my big fat bum further to the end of the seat to get up. To one day have someone look further than my skin folds and fall in love with me as a person. To no longer have guys drunkingly confess that they really like who I am but can't get past the weight factor. Needless to say- I will NOT be giving them another chance on the future!

To be able to wear any type of boot of my choice
Walk in heals
Rid of knee and back pain
Quit pulling up my jeans and pulling down my shirt when i get out of car
Can get up without make a "ugh" sound
Wear some jeans and actually have my belt show
Be able to groom below and see the results without breaking my damn neck trying to see what was missed!!!

Mine was to take pictures...

My family always have said "when she finds herself a boyfriend she'll lose weight". Oh yea... I'm married and have a three year old, and I'm still fatter than heck.

I cannot wait to be a skinny b***h!
I cannot wait to be out of the double digits!

My life..tight sleeves, too may layers, 3x No!!, seatbelts, waterparks, beaches, weddings, parties, photos, being underestimated, self conscious, fat walks in the room first, my fat comes before me, always on my mind, will this still fit -no too tight, another month, another season, another year no change, the dream fades, mommy why do the kids say your fat, make the appointment, walk thru the door. -am I really this big - denial - doc says need sleeve not band -I am that big - thought this blouse hid it - Nut says you can get it all off....all off...don't look better (band) look great...all off. 8/27 please pray for me I'm scared.

To go swimming without feeling like shark-bait in my giant seal-like one piece! Lol

Not to be indelicate, but I'd love to be able to see my junk without a mirror.

Just a little update :-)
I traveled to MX and did indeed have my TT done. As well as a breast reconstruction with implants, a Brazilian butt lift, and tons of Lipo for the fat transfer. Let me just say that by that 4th day, I was ready to go home! :-) ready for a flight, ready for a drive, and ready to sleep in my own bed!
My pain from the BA. and TT were NOTHING compared to the burning and stabbing pains from the LIPO. I would do the TT and BA a hundred times- any day of the week.... The LIPO- not so much :-) but it WAS worth it
But again, about Mexico.... Not as bad as everyone makes it sound. I was fine to travel. I think it is important to be prepared about stuff! Bring a fanny pack for your drains (no one wants to see that crap) bring extra pain meds, have a wheel chair ready in all airports, and take a companion. It actually loosened me up and made me feel better to walk around a little more and move my parts :-)
So fear not ladies! I thought I was the worlds biggest wuss when it came to pain and suffering - so if I can do it- you can too <3

Thanks for being brave enough to post these photos. It is really helpful to see what is possible post weight loss. You look great.

Thank you so much for sharing these, and I hope they don't get taken down! I'm getting sleeved next month & I'm a 44F. I am worried about what will happen to the poor girls, but figured I would just have to suck it up & deal. It's good to know that there's at least a possibility I might be able to get a fix covered by insurance. You look fantastic!

Walking in the morning. The exercise sets up my day and brightens my outlook.
Playing computer games. It distracts me.
Applying lotion, lip gloss, or perfume. The smell and feeling is so soothing.
Reading the boards to remember that I want to be successful and that it does take work.
Calling a friend.
Telling myself I can have the treat food later.
Reminding myself that there is plenty of the treat food in the world. I do not need to eat it now; it will be there later.
Looking at my cute new clothes.
Lynda

I am still young in this process too:) Thank you for posting this since it has been on my mind a lot lately. I have been doing a lot of soul searching to find out what I really like to do (besides eat or food related activities)
Lately when I want to eat mindlessly because of whatever reason, usually boredom, I am experimenting with;
reading a book
going outside for a walk
getting in the pool or hot tub
yoga
weights
cleaning
driving to WDW to walk around (season passes and 15 min drive)
internet surfing, researching
I think I need to pick up a craft to keep my hands busy....

You guys are awesome - thanks for the great ideas! I'm going to try a few things and see what works for me. My counselor said I need to find something that fills each need (comfort, boredom, sad, happy). For instance, what works for boredom may not work when I'm wanting food for comfort.
I was also thinking about painting. I don't think of myself as an artistic person but I've also never tried it. Even if I'm no good, it may be a helpful release for me emotionally.