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ummyasmin    1,603

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OK this is probably not going to be relatable to many of you out there unless you belong to a gymnastic religion like I do [emoji6] but I just discovered I can do a sitting prayer posture properly!! I am so excited, I've never been able to do it before. It still feels a bit uncomfy but I can see how a few more kilos will help with that.

To explain, you have to sit on one buttock with your knees and legs folded to the right and your left leg tucked under or right next to your right leg. Can't explain very well, but in the past whenever I'd try, I'd just have to prop myself up with my left hand or I'd topple over, so I mostly just remained kneeling (mostly uncomfortably).

I remember when 130 kilos was the threshold between having trouble getting up from kneeling to standing straight but that's a doddle now. I didn't think I'd get sitting so soon (I'm 116 kilos now). Woot woot.

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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1 minute ago, ummyasmin said:

OK this is probably not going to be relatable to many of you out there unless you belong to a gymnastic religion like I do but I just discovered I can do a sitting prayer posture properly!! I am so excited, I've never been able to do it before. It still feels a bit uncomfy but I can see how a few more kilos will help with that.

To explain, you have to sit on one buttock with your knees and legs folded to the right and your left leg tucked under or right next to your right leg. Can't explain very well, but in the past whenever I'd try, I'd just have to prop myself up with my left hand or I'd topple over, so I mostly just remained kneeling (mostly uncomfortably).

I remember when 130 kilos was the threshold between having trouble getting up from kneeling to standing straight but that's a doddle now. I didn't think I'd get sitting so soon (I'm 116 kilos now). Woot woot.

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That's wonderful! Along a similar vein - I'm Catholic and haven't been able to genuflect for years, too much knee pain. I think I'll go home and practice (it requires a certain level of balance, so I want to make sure I won't go @ss-over-tea kettle in church) but I think I should be able to do it now.

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ummyasmin    1,603

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1 hour ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

That's wonderful! Along a similar vein - I'm Catholic and haven't been able to genuflect for years, too much knee pain. I think I'll go home and practice (it requires a certain level of balance, so I want to make sure I won't go @ss-over-tea kettle in church) but I think I should be able to do it now.

Give it a go!!! You might surprise yourself. I certainly did. Do you have to go deep when you genuflect. My in-laws are Catholic and they don't go very deep in the kneel, but I reckon anything is a victory!!!

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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4 minutes ago, ummyasmin said:

Give it a go!!! You might surprise yourself. I certainly did. Do you have to go deep when you genuflect. My in-laws are Catholic and they don't go very deep in the kneel, but I reckon anything is a victory!!!

I think you just do the best you can. I haven't tried in years

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ummyasmin    1,603

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I think you just do the best you can. I haven't tried in years
You'll have to report back and tell us on Sunday!

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GreenTealael    24,864

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8 hours ago, ummyasmin said:

OK this is probably not going to be relatable to many of you out there unless you belong to a gymnastic religion (😂😂😂😂)like I do but I just discovered I can do a sitting prayer posture properly!! I am so excited, I've never been able to do it before. It still feels a bit uncomfy but I can see how a few more kilos will help with that.

To explain, you have to sit on one buttock with your knees and legs folded to the right and your left leg tucked under or right next to your right leg. Can't explain very well, but in the past whenever I'd try, I'd just have to prop myself up with my left hand or I'd topple over, so I mostly just remained kneeling (mostly uncomfortably).

I remember when 130 kilos was the threshold between having trouble getting up from kneeling to standing straight but that's a doddle now. I didn't think I'd get sitting so soon (I'm 116 kilos now). Woot woot.

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I never thought about it but during certain prayers I have to rise on my tip toes and it is soooooooooooooooo much easier now!!!! OMG

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ummyasmin    1,603

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I never thought about it but during certain prayers I have to rise on my tip toes and it is soooooooooooooooo much easier now!!!! OMG
Is that during the Amidah? You go up, I go down heheheh.

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GreenTealael    24,864

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4 hours ago, ummyasmin said:

Is that during the Amidah? You go up, I go down heheheh.

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When we emulate the Angel's prayers, also acknowledgement of the Creator in the four corners, Bowing at the Namesake... Oh and I can stand during an entire Shacarit session!

Apparently, there is a level of physicality I took for granted these days.

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GreenTealael    24,864

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15 hours ago, ummyasmin said:

OK this is probably not going to be relatable to many of you out there unless you belong to a gymnastic religion like I do but I just discovered I can do a sitting prayer posture properly!! I am so excited, I've never been able to do it before. It still feels a bit uncomfy but I can see how a few more kilos will help with that.

To explain, you have to sit on one buttock with your knees and legs folded to the right and your left leg tucked under or right next to your right leg. Can't explain very well, but in the past whenever I'd try, I'd just have to prop myself up with my left hand or I'd topple over, so I mostly just remained kneeling (mostly uncomfortably).

I remember when 130 kilos was the threshold between having trouble getting up from kneeling to standing straight but that's a doddle now. I didn't think I'd get sitting so soon (I'm 116 kilos now). Woot woot.

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15 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

That's wonderful! Along a similar vein - I'm Catholic and haven't been able to genuflect for years, too much knee pain. I think I'll go home and practice (it requires a certain level of balance, so I want to make sure I won't go @ss-over-tea kettle in church) but I think I should be able to do it now.

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On 12/10/2018 at 12:32 PM, abefroman329 said:

I went to Great America for Holiday in the Park the other weekend. The weather was terrible and most of the rides weren't running, but I fit on all of the rides I went on! I'm looking forward to a real amusement park trip next spring.

Oh yes it’s been years since I could fit on an amusement parK ride....keep up the good work! 👍🏾

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On 11/26/2018 at 12:23 PM, deltagirl93 said:

Recently took a flight that had to be rebooked due to weather conditions in the northeast. The only available seats were middle seats. I was completely freaking out and just knew that I was going to be miserable the entire flight.

To my surprise, I was completely comfortable and did not encroach on anyone’s space. Even though I’ve lost over 100lbs and down to 188, I’m still “big” in my head until proven otherwise. 🤪

Me too ...which is why I haven’t changed my name 😂 ps keep up the good work 👍🏾

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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12 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Buying 2 yrds of fabric instead of 5 yrds (scared of running out) to complete a dress project for myself

Being able to fasten back zippers without help

Yessss to those zippers! Zippee!

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1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

Buying 2 yrds of fabric instead of 5 yrds (scared of running out) to complete a dress project for myself

Being able to fasten back zippers without help

Love this one!! Definitely relate to it big time! Even squeezinga top out of 1 yard sometimes!!

Would love to see pics of your handmade clothes! Are you in any sewing Facebook groups? :)

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3 hours ago, Molly23 said:

Love this one!! Definitely relate to it big time! Even squeezinga top out of 1 yard sometimes!!

Would love to see pics of your handmade clothes! Are you in any sewing Facebook groups? :)

Hi! Not currently on FB but some of my work is in my album!

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