Being able to cross my legs!!!

YES!! Cant' tell you how many times I've sat in those and got 'stuck' or so afraid it would break from my weight....

To once again not being afraid of anything with 4 legs, I'm not talking about animals, I'm taking about these plastic reminders of my weight.

I went to the mall yesterday with my son and thought about what it would be like to walk into any store and buy clothes. I was window shopping for the future....

I went to the mall yesterday with my son and thought about what it would be like to walk into any store and buy clothes. I was window shopping for the future....

I do that all the time...I can't wait to go into a store that is not for plus size, and buy off the rack!

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Going to a naturalist community and feeling comfortable nude, purchasing age appropriate clothing, visting Miami in a 2pc, and getting a part-time job as a exotic dancer (don't judge I've always wanted to try it!)

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Going to a naturalist community and feeling comfortable nude, purchasing age appropriate clothing, visting Miami in a 2pc, and getting a part-time job as a exotic dancer (don't judge I've always wanted to try it!)

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***Correction**** Naturist community!

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Packing for a trip and not having to use my huge suitcase to fit my clothes! Everyone who sees my suitcase for a business trip is always like, "we're only going for 5 days, why'd you pack for a month?!" Uh, I didn't... my clothes are just much bigger than yours and take up more room. And obviously I need at least 2 extra outfits because when you're fat, sometimes your clothes look ok on you one day and make you look like a big fat monster the next day. I look forward to traveling with all my smaller clothes in a suitcase that can fit in the overhead compartment!

While we're on the topic of travel - I can fit in a JetBlue or Virgin seat, though it's not completely comfortable I definitely fit so I plan all my travel around those airlines. I have never gotten an extender because I've always preferred 6 hours of cutting off my circulation over the embarrassment of having to ask for one. I refuse to fly United or the other airlines with the smaller seats and belts. I hate the look you get from everyone when you're getting on the plane, like "please don't sit next to me, oh my god I hope she's not sitting next to me!" I hate the feeling like you can't even rest your arms down because then they take up someone else's space, you have to kind of hold them in this weird position over your stomach so you stay in your own bubble and don't bother the person next to you.

I travel for work a decent amount, and once or twice a year for fun, and I really can't wait for the first time I fly after losing weight. I've been fat for so long, I forget what it's like to go on vacation or a business trip without a serious level of anxiety and self-hate hanging over you because of the flight!

Being able to walk around NYC, or the Smokey Mountains, or Downtown New Orleans, or the pyramids in Mexico on vacations with my friends without stressing out about my ankles swelling up.

Being able to do squats and get my butt round and firm without hearing my knees crackle.

Spending all of those hours on a plane to Rome next summer without feeling like I'm inconveniencing the people sitting around me.

Getting my thighs toned so I can twerk. (kidding)

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Shopping - at Loft and banana Republic, Anthropologie - good thing I won't be spending so much on food!

Running! I can't wait to run again.

To fall in love without the insecurities I have from being overweight (covering my belly, s*x with the lights out, is he looking at other women because they're thin? All that garbage).

Being able to shop in the normal women's clothes, running after my grandson. I want to play volleyball again

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Packing for a trip and not having to use my huge suitcase to fit my clothes! Everyone who sees my suitcase for a business trip is always like, "we're only going for 5 days, why'd you pack for a month?!" Uh, I didn't... my clothes are just much bigger than yours and take up more room. And obviously I need at least 2 extra outfits because when you're fat, sometimes your clothes look ok on you one day and make you look like a big fat monster the next day. I look forward to traveling with all my smaller clothes in a suitcase that can fit in the overhead compartment!

While we're on the topic of travel - I can fit in a JetBlue or Virgin seat, though it's not completely comfortable I definitely fit so I plan all my travel around those airlines. I have never gotten an extender because I've always preferred 6 hours of cutting off my circulation over the embarrassment of having to ask for one. I refuse to fly United or the other airlines with the smaller seats and belts. I hate the look you get from everyone when you're getting on the plane, like "please don't sit next to me, oh my god I hope she's not sitting next to me!" I hate the feeling like you can't even rest your arms down because then they take up someone else's space, you have to kind of hold them in this weird position over your stomach so you stay in your own bubble and don't bother the person next to you.

I travel for work a decent amount, and once or twice a year for fun, and I really can't wait for the first time I fly after losing weight. I've been fat for so long, I forget what it's like to go on vacation or a business trip without a serious level of anxiety and self-hate hanging over you because of the flight!

I fly 6 times a month for work. My problem is I fly SW a great deal and too many dudes think that because I am a normal weight they can sit next to me...bad idea. I have big shoulders, and just because my thighs are not going to touch theirs, doesn't mean that we are going to be comfortable on a long flight. Worse yet, I put their pictures on my FB page.

But when you are done with the journey, you will look down and see all that extra seat belt you don't need, be thankful.

Feeling healthy. Not filling IN a seat in a plan, chair, fitting into a student's desk in my classroom. having space between me and seat sides. Getting in to a small car and not worring how I look...or being the biggest woman in pictures. going to disneyland and getting on all rides. Looking good for my husband who never complained about my weight. But most of all being able to look at myself as a healthy person. Showing my students all things are possible.

Mrs. Marrufo Phone

Edited June 22, 201610 yr by rimmarrufo

Retaking my wedding pictures

I just got married 6 weeks ago. Are you getting in a dress again or just couples pics?

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begin able to wear shorts, skirt, dresses without the rubbing of the legs!

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Being able to fit comfortably in our claw foot tub, not feeling like a blimp in it.

☆Jeni☆

Being a single mom I realized I need to be healthy so I can do more with my kids and be around longer for them. I come from a family of everyone is obese. We know how to cook and we like to eat. I was in pain all the time, no energy, and depressed. After my divorce I realized my kids needed me more. I need to regain my life and help my kids live a healthy life. I do not want them to have the struggles I have had my whole life. I'm looking forward to a healthier lifestyle and being the best mom I can be.

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