I know I posted my NSV last night about buying my first dress in like forever, but I just have to post another 'experience'. I am still so new to the thinner me that I need to check it and reinforce the change I've made all the time. It's almost not enough just to see the clothes fit. Heck, I hold them up and wonder how I can possibly fit into them. The other thing I can't get used to is the bus/train seats.

For those who take mass transit, you know what I mean. For those who drive, you should know that the seats on the bus or train are notoriously narrow. It's a rare thing to see seven people actually sitting in a row of seven seats.

There was a time when I would seek out the empty subway cars just to make sure I had enough space so as not to crush anyone or make them so uncomfortabke that they would get up. Now I'm starting to get used to the idea that I can fit in those seats.

Just this morning I got on the PATH train as I always do when I head out to Jersey. It was a crowded center car and there were two men sitting on either side of the empty seat and I politely asked if it was taken. No looks of worry or concern from either of them...that used to happen more than I care to admit. (Again...another reason to look for the empty car or empty city bus). One of them mumbled it wasn't taken and I slid in. I fit fine. Plenty of room. It still moves me, these NSVs and they make me want to cry when I do something that other people just simply take for granted. And I'm not talking about skinny litle girls...I'm talking about normal sized women and men.

I am just so thankful to this little tool we have for giving me a new lease on life. Really, I mean it. I do go walking now just like my name says. I made that dream come true. And so many other dreams are coming true as well.

I wish all of you success. I hope if you have issues or struggles, you can read positive posts and get yourselves back in the right frame of mind. I hope to see many of you in June. Have a great day everyone.

I don't take mass transit but I do fly and it's so nice not to have to hold my arms inside the armrests due to my large body.

I am so happy for you - I really am. I love hearing how you are progressing and how well you are doing. I also take public transportation every day, and I posted an NSV about fitting in one seat cushion on the train. I can totally relate & its these little things that we all take for granted and it all means progress!

I am just starting out and I really appreciate your story. I can relate to the seat thing. I went to a couple of theater shows in Manhattan and those seats in the old theaters are tiny. My daughter let me lean into her so I did not overflow into the person seated next to me. My journey has begun....

I don't take mass transit but I do fly and it's so nice not to have to hold my arms inside the armrests due to my large body.

Amen!!! I took a long flight a few months' back... one leg was five hours. I actually was comfortable in coach. I remember when I would have trouble trying to get out of the seat due to the cramped space. What a difference losing a bit of weight can make.

I love reading NSV''s! Keep it up! Hearing success stories really motives me and gives me the "I can" attitude!

AWESOME! Love it! You made me all excited about my plane trip I will be taking next month! Went even thought about how it will feel to sit on the seat until I read your post! Mow I am super excited! Thanks and a huge congrats!

I have a flight coming up in July from Seattle to Rhode Island and it will be a 5 hour and a 2 hour journey to get there. Looking forward to being smaller for the coach seat too.