Everything is Easier

I am looking forward to a few things. Mostly, just not being embarrassed to be seen with my stomach hanging over my belt. I want to be able to tie my shoes without having to hold my breath. I want my 2xl t-shirts to stop fitting me like a condom. I'll think I'm thin for my height when I go from a 36 to a 30 or 32. I'm not heavy anywhere but that stubborn stomach of mine.

Everything is Easier:

Getting drinks from men. I don't know why, I've never had a problem having men chat me up at a bar (when I was 200+ lbs) but they'd never buy me drinks. They'd express an interest and I would turn them down (as I had a boyfriend). Now, I'm down 50lbs and men are buying me drinks but not really listening to what I have to say. Before men held conversations with me.

I guess it's like before I was their "fat friend" or reminded them of their sister or whatever. (and no, they weren't after me because I have a hot girl friend and they were jumping on the grenades - all of my friends are guys so it should have been very intimidating) But now it's just "bing bang boom here's a drink and come sleep with me" instead of "bing bang boom here's a lengthy conversation about sports or politics and now come sleep with me".

I've only gotten a little smaller, still have a good bit to lose, but I have started weight training and have gotten way stronger. I was at the grocery store yesterday to pick up the dreaded 40lb box of cat litter (we have 5 cats). I realized after that I had manhandled that bad boy like nobody's business and hadn't even realized it! Also took a spill on my bike last night, first time I've fallen since I was a kid. Got back up and kept going. Didn't stop till I realized I was bleeding down my foot so I went home and patched up. I don't have anywhere near all the aches and pains I used to!

Hmmm. Well I made a good long list of these in January but I've forgotten them now.

1. Standing up between two rows of chairs that are close together. It sounds simple but when your belly is SO big it makes your have to lean back awkwardly.

2. Movies, Airplanes, Restaurant booths, Lawn furniture can now house my butt comfortably

3. SHOPPING! I used to wear the biggest plus size available in most stores. Now I'm headed in to a 16 and can ALMOST shop anywhere. WHAT? I have a whole new world of possibility opening up.

4. Tennis. Walking. Running. Climbing Stairs. All MUCH easier.

5. Standing up from a sitting position

Normal, everyday tasks and active recreation are so much easier as I get more fit. I used to be so tired and sluggish and I'd crash around 4pm everyday. If my family went for a hike I'd crash as soon as we got home. I have so much more energy now. I get through my workout, errands, and chores, and I have energy to spare. These days, after a hike, I'm ready for more!

I agree that seeing myself in pictures is easier, too. I used to make sure I was hiding behind someone in a picture. Now I'm just like everybody else - I make sure I didn't blink and that's it.

I should have done this a long time ago.

Getting the attention of store clerks when I go clothing shopping.

I think that many things will be easier.
First the dreaded cloth shopping will not be a chore. Short, fat girls have difficulty. Everything that I like is way too small and the stuff that fits makes me look like a sack of potatoes not to mention is waaaaay too long. Are there only tall heavy women in this world?
Second just getting around and fitting into spaces and not knocking everything over will be a joy. It's so embarrassing to turn around and have something spill over. Is it just me or are the aisles in stores getting narrower.
Third and this is the important one. Not to be so winded after doing anything exerting. My asthma has been kicking my butt. I look forward to getting back into doing all the things I have had to cut back on because I was afraid of having a bronchospasm. I'm on CPAP and would love to be able sleep without lugging machinery around and looking for a plug.
And finally fourth, the vain one. I would love to have my pictures taken and not feel that I had ruined the picture for everyone else because I looked so fat. I would love to have a neck back and less of a double chin. (See I told you this was the vain one.)

I've been heavy my entire life, and I look at my "thin" friends, and the simplest things that no one else (unless they're as big as me) tend to think about motivate me to lose the weight. Here are just a few that I personally use:

1. Being able to climb a flight of stairs without my legs getting sore or getting winded.
2. Being able to cross my legs!
3. Being able to cuddle on my boyfriend's lap without the fear of squishing him.
4. Not having an anxiety attack when I go out in public because of fear that a seat/booth will be too small, an aisle will be too small, I won't be able to put the seat belt on in the car, etc.
5. Being able to go out with friends to get something like ice cream (in moderation, of course) and not have people staring at me like, "Look at the fat girl eating. Surprise, surprise..."
6. Being able to buy clothes from ANY store and not get disgusted looks from the employees when I come in to look at clothes.
7. Being able to wear a swimsuit without hugging myself and trying to magically make the fat rolls disappear.

The list could go on and on, but these are just a few motivators for me of what life could be like once I lose the weight.

EVERYTHING is easier, everything you can possibly think of is easier.

I haven't even come close to reaching my goal weight yet, but this statement sums it up for me.

I think that many things will be easier.
First the dreaded cloth shopping will not be a chore. Short, fat girls have difficulty. Everything that I like is way too small and the stuff that fits makes me look like a sack of potatoes not to mention is waaaaay too long. Are there only tall heavy women in this world?

^^^^^^ Oh my gosh, this!!! You are NOT lying. Every pair of pants I buy is at minimum 3 inches too long. I'm always like "If I were taller, I'd be smaller around!" At least, I'd like to think so anyway.

I'm hoping that wearing high heels will be easier. I'm in my cousin's wedding in April, and I'm dreading the 3-4 inch heels she has us wearing - afraid I'm going to fall down the aisle instead of walk!