CLOTHING! I have always been heavy but most of my weight gain is more recent. I really look forward to fitting into some of my old clothes. I have donated a lot of smaller things but there are quite a few pieces I kept. I also had to buy some bigger clothing throughout the year to hold me over. I can't wait to donate it all! And although it's always a struggle in the clothing stores, I can not wait for the day I no longer need to find the "plus size" section (or should I say the few racks shoved in the corner with no signage).

I am looking forward to crossing my legs comfortably!!!! Never been able to do it.. never been under a size 14.

YES!!! I miss this so much. Although, crossing your legs is bad lol. I still miss it.

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Not seeing my double chin in every pic.

YES! UGH if I don't naturally lose my double chin I will just have to go under the knife. I never had double chin issues until now and it is so awful.

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I love this thread! I most look forward to being physically comfortable in my body. I have a lot of pain and discomfort from my extra weight. I cannot wait to be free of it.

But I have to say, this post made me think that someday soon, I will be donating ALL my current clothes. The thought of throwing out an entire closet of fat clothes is pretty thrilling!

I was worried I was going to sound selfish lol. I battle my closet every. Dang. Day. Even with my bigger clothes. It's such a struggle. Especially with warmer weather and less clothes to hide under, I hate it. I miss the days of a simple top and jeans. There are so many things I look forward to, I'm loving all these replies! But to not have to go to war with my closet would be amazing!

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This sounds so weird, but my absolute number one goal is to go to Walmart or Target- and be able to fit into their cute size 18 and below shorts. I see them everytime I go, and REALLY want to wear them. I guess that fits under the "go into any store and buy anything you see" category.

I also want to be able to have the energy to do ANYTHING at ANY TIME of the day. Ahhh, a girl can dream.


SW: 350 / CW: 318 / GW: 200
Sleeved April 13, 2017

YESS every time I walk into Target I will see something cute but I know better to not even try they have a few racks, in the back, pushed in the corner, behind maternity, no signs of course, where they have a few plus size items. Talk about depressing. Never the same stuff seen on display. And half the time maternity is mixed in the rack.

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Oh and NO MORE FAT CHRISTMAS PICS!


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You win!! HAHAHAHA if I have to ruin one more Christmas or event photo with my large body I'm just going to scream.

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YESS every time I walk into Target I will see something cute but I know better to not even try [emoji20] they have a few racks, in the back, pushed in the corner, behind maternity, no signs of course, where they have a few plus size items. Talk about depressing. Never the same stuff seen on display. And half the time maternity is mixed in the rack.

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RIGHT? God I saw these cute shorts that had lace in the pockets and thought "one day." The back rack at Target is a joke. Maternity clothes ARE NOT FAT CLOTHES!! I need fat clothes. [emoji23]


SW: 350 / CW: 318 / GW: 200
Sleeved April 13, 2017

My main goal is to remain healthy and avoid having any ailments due to the excess weight. In addition, one NSV I want it to have room left over on my seat belt while traveling on a plane. If I gain an extra 1" on my waistline I will need a seat belt extender. [emoji30]

Same boat! I was at the max last time I flew. I never want to have to ask for that seat belt extender. My surgery will be 2 months before my next flight. Fingers crossed lol

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Looking forward to not being called fat by my own family! So inconsiderate I am ridiculed because they ask if I am still on my "diet" and that I'm going to gain it all back no help whatsoever and I am very sensitive about my weight because I have pain all day long lately.

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Horrible, I know exactly what you mean. My husband is very loose with the "fat" comments. And my grandma who raised me hates anyone who is fat (honestly I think she has a body image issue). I love her so much and she may be losing her memory but sure remembers me saying casually I was starting a new diet and reminding me of it.

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Tiny feminine waist.

You win!! HAHAHAHA if I have to ruin one more Christmas or event photo with my large body I'm just going to scream.

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Or have to find someone to "hide behind" in the pictures! Ugh

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I am a few months out from submitting my app to insurance, but I am looking forward to SO many things! I can't wait to be able to walk around the mall or an amusement park with my kiddos all day and not feel winded. I haven't shopped in a normal size clothing store since the early 2000's . . . that will be amazing!

Basically, I just can't wait for my body to catch up with my brain. I have all these active, fun things I want to do, but I'm not in good enough shape to do them. All that's going to change soon!!

Fitting in an airline seat, like a normal person.

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Amen to fitting in an airline seat but I'm looking forward to not having to test the laws of physics anytime I sit in a backyard chair at a bbq

Also riding roller coasters again.

Not having to consider weight limits when wanting to do things like water slides, bike riding, zip lines, etc. I love that stuff but i can't do them with my kids because I am too heavy. I want to change that so that they have no memories of the mom that watched from the sidelines.

I am excited about everyday life just being easier to navigate, chairs, booths, walking to lunch with co-workers and not worrying that I am breathing too heavy, walking too slow or getting too sweaty.

Just not having to think about my size and that everyone is judging me everywhere I am (they are probably not doing this to the extent that I think).

Not using the lap belt extender on an airplane. Tying my shoes without a struggle. Same with socks. Having a lap again. To stop snoring when I sleep. Cute clothes! Fitting into clothes that don't have an X on the size. Too many things to name really.