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Clothes shopping. Inside my formerly huge body was a badass fashionista wannabe dying to get out! LOL

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Being able to run without giving out, buying new clothes, traveling more, and improving my sex life with my husband!

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Clothes, running again, roller coasters, two piece bathing suit, my belly ring back

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I live in NYC. Going up those stairs in the train station are a killer!! Can't wait to walk up without huffing and puffing.. I can't wait to be summer time fine and I want my husband to be able to carry me!! I know weird lol

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So, about two years ago I bought this house with a pool...yeah, it would be nice to not freak out every time swimsuit time comes rolling around. I'm always trying stuff myself into something random and horrible and during parties instead relaxing and enjoying friends I usually had been so focused on food and stuffing my face.....ready to let that go.....

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Um, being able to use a public restroom and not be squished in the stall. :D

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Being able to run without giving out, buying new clothes, traveling more, and improving my sex life with my husband!

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey :)

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CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES SHOPPING!!

Walking into a regular size store and not getting looked at funny like I don't belong

Being the "hot" friend for once

Having the energy for simple things like good hygiene and makeup

Wiping front to back. Gross but so true.

Having better sex. My Belly always got in the way a

Not having rashes under my belly that stunk

Being able to shave and see my bikini line

Being able to put my clothes on standing up

Shopping in the regular clothing section and all the beautiful fashions

Wearing heels again

No more back and leg and hip and foot pain, no more need for medication

Not sweating profusely. In the winter! Being able and needing to wear a sweater and scarf

Sitting with my legs crossed and also with them pulled up to my chest.

Wearing my diamond rings without having to get them sized

Opening a fitness club and being a good before and after story

Setting a good example for my children

Being able to take them for a walk or hike

Being an inspiration for others struggling with obesity and food dependence

Not having people and even strangers suggest diets for me (and also being careful not to be one of those assholes)

My mother will quit freaking about about everything I put in my mouth

Saving so so so much money on food

Learning to cook better and more creative dishes for my family

Not worrying my kids might be teased or ashamed of me

Walking on the beach in a bikini again or at least a swimsuit

Running without pain

Feeling strong and powerful and muscular

Not feeling less in shape than my 60 year old mother

Being able to pick up my 3 year old daughter

Having adventures with my kids and showing them the world

Having the world at my fingertips

Edited by bellabloom

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Where do I start. ...cloths. ..putting my seat belt on without struggling .....walking up stairs without dying ....definitely fitting in a rollercoaster love roller coasters... would be great to walk up to go down big Water slides without dying ....getting up off the floor would be nice without looking like I'm struggling....so many to list :)

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getting on a plane without feeling bad for the one next to me, then fastening my seatbelt and being able to pull it tight.

clothes.

my 63-year-old brother will take me roller blading in Utah.

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Volunteering in my children's classrooms. I've always been soo afraid of the kids teasing my children about me that I don't volunteer. I've missed out on a lot now because of my being fat. This year promises to be different!

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Piggy back rides from my hubby! ????❤️

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Volunteering in my children's classrooms. I've always been soo afraid of the kids teasing my children about me that I don't volunteer. I've missed out on a lot now because of my being fat. This year promises to be different!

That is so touching it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing and I'm totally empathetic on how you feel. My kids friends would ask them " is your mommy going to have a baby?" My belly was so big they thought I was pregnant. It's so hard when our choices or medical issues affect our children. It's heartbreaking like nothing else.

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@@bellabloom , I can't agree more. I had surgery over the kids winter break, when they went back they discussed what they did during their time, my baby, 6 yrs old, said "my mom had surgery so she can live longer" Right then I knew I made the right choice!

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