nsv...i am a skiier!

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

Well..what can I say..n nn not bad for a middle age lady. Thank you sleeve!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I haven't skied in over 10 years! It's one of the things I'm looking forward to getting back to.

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

Congrats! I've skied all my life, no matter how heavy I was. It's 100X more enjoyable being 100Lbs down flying down the slope and less of a danger to those around me if I ever get out of control . I've tried taking up boarding but spent too much time on my ass the two times I went for lessons. Enjoy skiing so much but boarding looks insanely fun. I go with my three kiddos every few weeks. It became a family sport. So happy for you!!!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

LOVED skiing. My favorite ski vacation was when we went to Chamonix. We were so high up that we actually skied into clouds as we were going down. I have got to get back to that!

[jasminebsn3 119]

Never attempted to ski but I can't wait to lose some more weight and try. Congrats, I'm sure you looked awesome going down the slopes!

[joatsaint 2,814]

Congrats on such a wonderful NSV! I've never skiied, not much chance to do it in Texas.

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

Congrats on such a wonderful NSV! I've never skiied, not much chance to do it in Texas.

Skiing is coming to Texas sooner than you think! (not talking about global warming)

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

How cool is that? I went a few times as a teen but barely handled the bunny hill. Just getting off the chair lift sent me flying! It was enormous fun though. Maybe someday....

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I used to cross country ski..Kept falling on my arse. Not a sport I have thought of returning to....

You go get um though...Awesome!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

nsv...i am a skiier!

@@CowgirlJane

from the age of 10-17 i loved going skiing couple times a week with my dad

one of the few good memories i have of dad

as i was getting in my high teens, gaining weight - i stopped skiing (many other activities too)

felt too heavy

terrified/worried about falling

sorry bud, got off main subject YOU!!!

swish, swish, swish

look at you go

oh no oh no - look out for that big mogul

careful careful careful you don't want to.fallllll....

oh, no

you didn't hear me yelling you to be careful??

did you forget your hearing aides again??

you are stepping out of the box/comfort zone

trying new things!!!

today skiing

tomorrow............???

baby it cold out there!!!

brrrrrrr

bundle up

i have my super duper glasses on

you look like a beautiful ski bunny

life keeps getting better and better

kathy

congrats

Edited January 16, 2015 by proudgrammy

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

I did not come from the kind of family where we did things like ski, or vacation, or golf, or... really do any recreation. That, and combined with a lifetime of obesity meant I missed out doing alot of stuff that I DREAMED of doing.

I did learn to ride horses as a kiddo, so I took that back up (as on obese adult). I was hurt very badly once and it was largely due to my poor fitness.... but I love riding so much that I perservered.

So, I find myself at age 50 doing many things that others did as teens and 20s just because they were part of my "I don't even dare dream it" buried deep inside.

Some examples:

-Learning to dance (okay, i have learned a little, I am pretty unskilled but have so much fun)

-Learn to ski (well - I am still learning, but done!)

-Kayaking (done!)

-More serious hiking (done!)

-Ride more aggressively/do speed events on horseback (done!)

-Ride a motorcycle (was a passenger, but done!)

-Go mountain biking - shooting for this one in 2015

-Vacation/Travel ALONE - another 2015 goal

Things I have dreamed of but haven't done/probably won't do:

I have always dreamed of being a runner. I love to run. Sadly, my years of obesity combined with the alignment of my hip/leg makes me very very prone to knee issues and running in particular has killed my knee in the past. I have a friend that does the tough mudder races who invited me to do the short version of that (like 3 miles plus obstacles) and I just thought... I am asking for trouble

I used to love to sing and I kind of wanted to start up again - in an ensemble or something. My voice has sort of changed with age thought and I am not sure I really want to put the time into it

[bellabill 253]

I am not much of a skier but will love to play golf again. I am from a golf family... Parents always lived on the golf course so I have an advantage...

[Stevehud 1,790]

go back to singing, your experience will make the most from your voice now. I regret not starting my opera lessons much much sooner. sigh, but when im thin, who knows lol Kepp it up! please!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

CowgirlJane. Go for it! You could start with a church choir or community chorus.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

From a fellow "Seattleite" , if you've got the pipes, SING ! And sing LOUD ! ( GO SEAHAWKS !!!!)