Woohoo! Roller coasters! NSV

AliciaNorris81

We go to Six Flags often (a few times a summer) because it is close and I love roller coasters. I used to love going on the roller coasters and just having a blast with my husband and daughter. Sadly, a few years ago I became too big to fit on the rides I wanted to ride. :brokenheart: I was embarrassed and ashamed. I gave up on riding rides for years. I had no one to blame but myself.

I would go with and use excuses like "You guys go ahead, I am not feeling well" and "I should stay and watch our stuff". I would sit back and watch the fun my family had while I knew in my heart I was missing it terribly. :frown:

We went yesterday. I rode rides. I fit on the rides. I loved every minute of it and we are going back in a couple of weeks so I can do it again!

I fit on the Batman...4 years ago, they couldn't get the restraints on me. I fit on the Batman! Without a struggle. :bigsmile:

kristers03

That is such a great NSV!!! I'm sure you were able to enjoy your entire amusement park trip so much more!

californiagirl1950

That is an awesome NSV. How exciting for you and I bet your family was happy too! Now, you go, go go and have fun, fun, fun! You obviously have worked very hard and you deserve that fun. Congratulations to you!

Curvy_princess

That is GREAT NSV..what a wonderful feeling. Im so happy you were able to enjoy yourself alongside your precious family!! Keep up the great work.

yesi911

Congratulations. I really like Six Flags too but the hubby is too afraid to get on the rides : (

niecyc23

wtg!!!

denisekh88

Great job! You shoud be proud of yourself

terrinoland

Awesome victory!!! Way to go, girl!!!

senyosmom

yay for you!!! Have a blast 0 you deserve it!

trhjrh06

That is such an awesome NSV!!!! Congrats!
I LOVE roller coasters. haven't been in years. Mostly because I'm afraid of this reason not being able to fit on the rides. Even with the weight loss I'm too nervous to try just to be rejected and embarrassed. So maybe once I hit my goal I will be able to feel comfortable enough to go. Or at least closer to it.

AliciaNorris81

That is such an awesome NSV!!!! Congrats!
I LOVE roller coasters. haven't been in years. Mostly because I'm afraid of this reason not being able to fit on the rides. Even with the weight loss I'm too nervous to try just to be rejected and embarrassed. So maybe once I hit my goal I will be able to feel comfortable enough to go. Or at least closer to it.

You weigh less than me! I am sure you would fit just fine. How tall are you? I am 5' 7" (maybe 5' 8") .

MMAQueen

congrats! that's such a great NSV!

Enjoy the rides

faefaith

Awesome!!!

Curvimami

Congrats!!! Thats an awesome NSV!! :bigsmile:

cowsstealmythong

That's awesome!
It is one of my goals as well to ride in teh front row of rides again. I have to sit in the "fat person" seat.

-high five!-

SoDamnHungry

That's amazing! Congratulations!

lauras777

Way to go! I had a similar experience last weekend, went to the amusement park and rode the "swings" with my son, and I didn't take up the entire seat of the swing! It was a great feeling! There was space next to me!! :flowerforyou: :laugh:

beckerkimb

I am so proud of you. Your story really hit home for me! I went with my students on a field trip to Six Flags at the end of the school year. I was able to ride all the rides in the morning and it was great. Then we got to the new ride... and my hips wouldn't fit. I don't think I was ever so embarrassed. That's what put my but in gear and made me decide that I need to lose this weight! Again, I am so happy about your success... it gives me hope!

Onaughmae

Thtat is *so* awesome! We have 2 amusement parks here and I am really wanting to go soon and see if I can ride stuff this summer. Fingers crossed! Congrats!

AliciaNorris81

Thanks everyone! It is definitely worth it! Also, some of the water slides have a weight limit (which I didn't know!) and I was under that as well. But I didn't ride those (traumatic slide experience)!

jgthomas78

Wish my brother would read this. When we went to an amusement park and he couldn't ride most of the rides last year, it made me really sad for him b/c I know how much he loves roller coasters. Hopefully soon he will see the light and try to get healthy.