Big Moment - at least for me!

craigja

I have the unfortunate pleasure of traveling a lot for my job. Those of us in the full figure group know how stressfull airline travel is and how devious we can be to get an upgrade or a seat with an open seat next to us. I carry two seat belt extenders - had to have a backup just incase I lose one! I would actually start to stress at the airline gate if I wasn't getting an upgrade or didn't know my seat.

I've not traveled in about 3 months and yesterday I took a flight to see my family. I decided to not apply for an upgrade and I left my security blanket (seat belt extender) at home. Not only that I picked the exit row where the seats are a little more narrow because the tray table is in the seat and you are not allowed to use a seat belt extender in the exit row for safety reasons. The plane was full so reseating would have been painful and embarrassing if I was more optimistic than I should have been.

Well - I fit with a couple inches to spare in the NON-EXTENDED seat belt. Not only that I didn't see the horror on the faces of those in my row as I approached seeming to say "gosh I hope he doesn't sit here".. I was able to reach my bag under the seat in front of me and even cross my legs.

I realize this may sound stupid but I was over the top happy!! It's the little wins that keep me going. That was a BIG little win - if that makes any sense at all.. 87 down and 38 to go....

sumer_13

Copngrats on a job well done! I know 2013 will be even more!! Proud of you! Happy New Year.

cindyb9695

Way to go. I know that had to be an awesome feeling.
Congrats on what your weight loss. Keep up the good work.

craignev

That's a great result. Congrats.

amdahwd

That is a great accomplishment! Congratulations!

weldergirl15

Way to go!! What an awesome way to start the new year!

rejordan

This is just what I needed to hear! I guess this is a good example of what MFP folks call a HUGE NSV! Took me a while to find out that that was a great non-scale victory. You just had one! Happy for you man!

wimeezer

Awesome.........what a great feeling!

GrannySparkle

Sound stupid?? Hell NO!! It sounds like a major NSV (non scale victory) to me. Congrats. Job well done!

xTenaciousJx

that's awesome!! what a great NSV!! Keep up the good work

Jimaudit

Too funny...I had a very similar experience. Before losing weight I was barely able to lock in the seatbelt. After I lost 40 lbs, I took a picture and sent to my wife showing the 7 or 8" of extra belt after tightening!!

Very powerful stuff.

tami101

That is awesome! Congratulations!

jiggy_gibby

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a victory!

StonesUnturned

Not stupid at all. All your hard work is paying off. Congrats!

laurenz2501

Congratulations!! Awesome job! :flowerforyou:

catdoc1

Craig, this is a WONDERFUL success. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings for more success in 2013. You can do this!

Laura

AwesomeSquirrel

I know how you feel - I've had a couple of tight moments of only just being able to close the seatbelt and then carefully breathe out. When I flew home for the holidays this year I had inches and inches left over and wiggle room in my seat - no squeezing between the armrests here!

stacibuk

Great NSV! Well done! Keep p the great work!

FirstCoastLisa

Huge accomplishment in my book...no more airplane stress for you! I used to think airplanes were shrinking and then realized that was not the case! Sending you a friend request. : )

larryc0923

Fantastic!! These so called little things can really make life so much more pleasant. Great work and accomplishment.

Afaida

That same fear has kept me from flying for years and years. My hubby knew I was afraid to fly but I didn't let him know WHY I was afraid. So very, very happy for you. Congratulations on setting yours free! Continued success!

SuperMammaLeah

That is so great. Good for you.

fightininggirl

fantastic! I remember a similar experince in 1996 when I weighed closeto 300 pounds. I am now at 196. so happy for you

Katla49

That is an absolutely wonderful NSV. Congratulations on all your hard work and the concrete evidence that it is paying off.

fludderbye

WOOOO HOOOOO

Sometimes NSV can more gratifying then the scale going down!

vegasmari

Yay for you!! It's those little things that made a such a big difference and can help us keep motivated to continue moving forward. Thanks for sharing

Jessie1227

Amazing moment! Thanks for sharing, that put a huge smile on my face. Keep up the great work!

hope25

Congrats!! I know that had to be an exciting victory!!

phoenixgirl81

Wow! Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement. You should be very proud of this.

I flew for work on New Years Eve (two plane trips in one day) and for the FIRST TIME, not only did I not have to ask for a seatbelt extender, but I fit in the very tiny seat (small tin-pot country plane) without spilling under the armrest to take over the next person's space AND the seatbelt sat low as it's supposed to (not high at my navel). It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it.

rachaelps

That's awesome! Congratulations!

jeepgirl4ever

What a great feeling! That is awesome, keep it up. I'm so happy for you.