What are some of the things you like that you didn't like before the band?

Some of my likes are:

1. Looking in the mirror

2. Standing on the scale

3. Having my picture taken

4. Taking long walks

5. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

6. V8 juice (hated it before my band, go figure)

7. The person I am!

What's you list?

1....Going out ANYWHERE

2....Being able to go to the bathroom at my sons sporting events. I wouldn't stand

up and walk across the gym in front of people.

3....People

4....Getting dressed in the morning

5....Looking in the mirror

6....High Heels

7....Vegetables

8....Doing my hair...didn't want to look in the mirror that long!

That's just some of mine. There will be more when I get rid of this extra weight I put on over the last 2 years! I still can't get use to my picture being taken! As you can see, I have no photo! Maybe that will be my next big step, putting a face to my name! Lol

Going into ANY store and buying ANY clothes in a normal to small size, and they ALL fit good....like I never had clothes fit before....ANYTHING!

Going to the Gym and run on the treadmills in the front row for all to see....and notice people checking you out....not hide in the back rows, corners...

1. tying my shoes without getting out of breath

2. paint my toes with ease

3. shopping for pants in the size 4 section

4. running a 5 k

just to name a few!

Crossing my legs

Fitting in economy seats on planes (plus not having to ask for a seatbelt extension)

Not sweating profusely from moderate activity

Wearing shoes without orthotics (I had to because of all the weight my poor feet had to carry)

Sitting in any chair I want to without having to gauge whether or not I am going to fit (chairs with arms were the worst!)

Eating in public without feeling like people are thinking "No wonder you're fat."

Pain-free knees

Wearing clothes picked for aesthetics rather than for camouflage

No more sleep apnea

No more insulin resistance and fear of diabetes

Feeling normal

Some of these I'd forgotten about. Wow! I don't ever want to go back! That was horrible! Thanks for the opportunity to be oh-so GRATEFUL for where I am now!

Wearing low rise skinny jeans!!! Just bought a pink pair today....size 7!!!!!

1. Parking on the top floor of the parking garage on purpose and taking the stairs by choice. Some mornings I used to use my DH's disabled parking pass because my knees hurt too badly to walk.

2. Folding clothes. I keep thinking that my shirts shrank in the dryer because they are so small. I slip them on, and they fit! *I* wear a size small.

3. Seeing my PCP. Last time, she told me to check in with her next year, unless I have something pop-up sooner. No more quarterly visits for med refills.

4. Going to the beach.

5. Looking in the mirror.

I love that today I was disappointed that our bike ride was about 15km SHORTER than I was expecting! Pre-band I wouldn't even get on my bike, now I just love going further and further.

1. My 2 mile walks, especially since before I couldn't even make it to the corner

2. Being able to walk without a cane

3. People's reaction to seeing me who haven't seen me in a year or more

4. Flying without needing a seat belt extender

5. Not worrying if I'll fit in chairs

6. Being able to be active in my kids' lives

7. Not feeling like a total embarrassment to my kids (though they never made me feel that way, it's just how I felt)

8. No longer having a sleep apenea. In fact, no longer snoring at all.

9. Having hope for my future

As I am still losing weight, and I have a lot more to go, but...

I like that I am getting back into some clothes that were laying around forever in the closet.

I like that I can fit into jeans that are 4 sizes smaller.

I like that I can bend down to tie my sneakers/laces.

I like that I can walk and exercise without feeling like I would die.

I like that I have a lot more energy.

I like that my wedding rings are no longer tight.

I like that my hip doesn't hurt as much as they use too. (this is a big deal because I have one hip replaced and the other one is going).

Being able to go to a restaurant and not worry if I can fit into the booths or not. That was a horrible feeling wanting to get to a restaurant before anyone else to secure a booth or table that would accommodate me......

THAT FEELING IS GONE FOREVER!!!

Being able to compete again in Sports!

GOSH, can't even imagine after another 75 pounds how it is going to be!!!!! Woohoo

IP9, you are doing awesome!!!

• Riding roller coasters and not worrying about squishing into the seats.
  
• Washing my toes - not just letting the Water run over them.
  
• Crossing my legs without having to hold the one in place.
  

Simple pleasures!

Not having to shop in the fat sections in stores!

Not taking medicine everyday, buying a size 12 rather than a 22, how people look at me differently, wearing heels again.

I can now cross my legs (most of the time!)

I can now fit into size 14's vs. 20-22

I can now do the elliptical for 30-40 mins without being winded vs. 10 mins and feeling like I was gonna die!