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I second so many of these already written (especially the crossing leg thing), and here's another for me...

-Finally be on stage without wondering if everyone was thinking such a "fatty" should just go sit down.

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Things I want to be able to do:

1. Accept invitations from old friends (if I'd like to go) and not worry about my size first.

2. Get in a hot tub or pool during the day light hours.

3. Feeling comfortable in a regular seat when I fly.

4. Kayaking

5. Getting out of bed without hurting

6. Not needing my CPap machine (for Apnea) at night.

7. Not believing my weight is causing every problem that I have.

8. Wearing "normal" clothes.

9. Camping/Hiking trips in the mountains.

10. Thinking about the adventure first, not my lack of stamina.

11. Boob job, so that I'm not flat like I was when I was thin.

12. Being able to shop for things I like, not things that fit.

12. Growing old with my children, grandchildren, great grand children (hopefully).

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Things I am looking forward to...

Cutting my toenails easily.

Comfortably sitting in a "cattle class" flight.

Wearing a suit, and looking GOOD in it.

Receive a compliment on my appearance that isn't along the lines of "You have really blue eyes"

Go to a fashionable clothes shop an buy clothes in sizes WAY below their largest size.

Regain the confidence (and maybe cockyness) that I used to have when I was slim.

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Things I have been able to do thus far;

1) Cross my legs like a lady

2) Shop in regular size stores

3) Wear some rings that I havent been able to for years

4) Have a gap (and it is a huge gap now) between my belly and the steering wheel of my car

5) Have had regular cycles for the last 5 months

6) Can paint my own toe nails

7) Shave my legs without taking a half hour to do it!

Thing I still want to do

1) Be cleared for type 2 diabeties (I see my endo next month)

2) Have my Tummy Tuck

3) Get another tattoo after said tummy tuck, on my beautiful new belly

4) Get down to a size AU14 or US12

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  • shop in a store instead of order from magazines
  • fit in any chair with arms and not be in fear of it breaking
  • go to a gym without hesitation
  • wear high heeled shoes
  • get positive attention from men
  • not have a heart attack
  • go on an airplane
  • get rid of high blood pressure
  • put on a pair of jeans and tank top and look and feel good
  • go to the movies, plays, shows and party

OK I will stop crying now

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Oh, Teresa (((HUGS!!)))

I have always wanted to

Give away clothes because they are too big.

Shop at Nordstrom for something other than shoes

Get a Wolf Whistle (stupid, huh?)

Learn to Dance (Ballroom & Latin)

Learn to Waterski

Someday...

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These are in no particular order - just as I think of them.

1. Horseback riding

2. Fit comfortably in seats at some rocking Music Concerts

3. Have my fiance' carry me over the threshold or pick me up period or sit in his lap!

4. Not break out in a sweat from doing minor activities where no one else is sweating.

5. Get out of my low-ridin 35th Anniversary Edition Camaro easier.

6. To be comfortable completely and openly naked and lights blaring with my fiancee' instead of always trying to move an arm this way or a leg that way to try to look better and cover up my stomach or thighs etc.

7. To have smaller fingers to show off jewelry. (I got chubby man hands)

8. To be more comfortable when trying to shave in the bathtub.

9. To get a sexy tattoo right on my ass!

10. To Get my belly button pierced.

11. To look decent in a bathing suit that isn't a swimdress.

12. To be able to balance in sexy stillettos without breakin an ankle instead of wearing chunked platforms.

13. To buy cute belts and have the option of tucking in my shirt!

14. The look on everyone's faces at my 10 year high school reunion.

15. Being able to see ALL the way down south without a mirror.

16. To have seatbelts fit better.

17. To feel comfortable on a hot air balloon ride.

18. To shop for even cuter styles I can't wear now ie sleeveless etc.

19. To have more confidence in my body.

20. TO NEVER EVER HEAR SOMEONE SAY AGAIN - OH BUT YOU HAVE SUCH A PRETTY FACE!

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