I have been canoeing before, years ago, but never have been in a kayak. About 2-3 years ago, my sister and brother each bought a kayak. Over those years, it always depressed me that I could never enjoy it with them.... it looked like so much fun! Well, today, I DID IT!!!!!!!!! I went to the lake down the street from me, and Kayaked with my sister!!!!!! We were on the lake for probably 2 hours. I am SO fair skinned and white right now, I used 110SPF sunscreen, LOL! Anyway, it was so awesome!!!!! I still felt big in the kayak, but I could fit and not sink it!!!! WOOOHOOOO! This is one awesome NSV!!!! I am finally getting my life back! I am down 115 pounds now from my highest, so I can't imagine how it will feel at goal! I leave for Hawaii in like 3 weeks, so I am sure I will have many more fun experiences there! The zip line weight limit is 260 pounds... I am at 253 today..... not sure if I would do it because I am afraid of heights, and kinda too close to the limit, but at least I am under it! Maybe I will jump off this cliff with my brother and sister, who knows!

We went around the lake, a few miles, and it was so windy that there were small waves. I got soaked, but thats ok! Oh man, it was a BLAST!!!!

I have attached some pictures! In the first one I look like a HUGE dork, LOL. It was when we first got started and I was getting use to it, and it was so windy and making waves I thought I was going to tip or get soaked, LOL! Next time, my sister is going to take me to the river. She said the river is actually easier than what we did on the lake today, but we will see!!!

I have been canoeing before, years ago, but never have been in a kayak. About 2-3 years ago, my sister and brother each bought a kayak. Over those years, it always depressed me that I could never enjoy it with them.... it looked like so much fun! Well, today, I DID IT!!!!!!!!! I went to the lake down the street from me, and Kayaked with my sister!!!!!! We were on the lake for probably 2 hours. I am SO fair skinned and white right now, I used 110SPF sunscreen, LOL! Anyway, it was so awesome!!!!! I still felt big in the kayak, but I could fit and not sink it!!!! WOOOHOOOO! This is one awesome NSV!!!! I am finally getting my life back! I am down 115 pounds now from my highest, so I can't imagine how it will feel at goal! I leave for Hawaii in like 3 weeks, so I am sure I will have many more fun experiences there! The zip line weight limit is 260 pounds... I am at 253 today..... not sure if I would do it because I am afraid of heights, and kinda too close to the limit, but at least I am under it! Maybe I will jump off this cliff with my brother and sister, who knows!

We went around the lake, a few miles, and it was so windy that there were small waves. I got soaked, but thats ok! Oh man, it was a BLAST!!!!

I have attached some pictures! In the first one I look like a HUGE dork, LOL. It was when we first got started and I was getting use to it, and it was so windy and making waves I thought I was going to tip or get soaked, LOL! Next time, my sister is going to take me to the river. She said the river is actually easier than what we did on the lake today, but we will see!!!

Hey Sarah, that is an awesome NSV!!! Sounds like you had an amazing time, so really seriously - CONGRATS on all you have accomplished so far. From, your cheering section!!!

I can't wait to kayak. I did it once as a child but I've always been too "big" for them. I can't wait to try it again! Great arm exercise.

Awesome NSV!!!! I too used to love kayaking and can not wait to get back into the water without sinking the darn thing. I love your photos looks like a fun time!

How wonderful for you! That is an awesome NSV! When I lost weight before I loved kayaking- but have felt too big to do it the last few years. It is fun and peaceful too- can't wait to be doing it again- hopefully next year. Enjoy your kayaking time!

I think that you should totally zipline! That is something I want to do too - and in Hawaii- what a beautiful place to zip line at! Anxious to hear about all you NSV's in Hawaii!

Reading your post made me smile!! You go girl!!

Thanks everyone!!!! I can't wait to get back out there! And yes, it was a good workout and very peaceful. I need to get a padded seat though, because it hurt my BUTT! For some reason, I have no fat over my tailbone now and it hurt! Also, I found out later that I was actually over the weight limit. My brother said it was 225.. I am about 253-254, but I didn't sink it, LOL!

How fun! Seeing how happy you look in your picture actually made me tear up a little bit. I hope to have success like yours soon.

Sarah!!! I LOVE this post! You do not look like a dork you look like someone who is out having FUN and enjoying themselves!!! What a great accomplishment, I am soooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOL! Now I want to try that!!

How fun for you! And exciting. Congrats and keep having fun!

Hey Sarah, congratulations on using the kayak! It's wonderful how losing weight can open up a world of new experiences. You don't look like a dork at all, but Grandma does want to know where your life jacket is. Best wishes for your continued success!

Hey Sarah, congratulations on using the kayak! It's wonderful how losing weight can open up a world of new experiences. You don't look like a dork at all, but Grandma does want to know where your life jacket is. Best wishes for your continued success!

Haha, guess I should have a life jacket. But I was in a lake, so no rapids or anything.

Just now seeing this, but congrats! Good for you! Looks like a lot of fun