NSV - Fitting on an airplane

I feel so good! My weight loss is just shy of 30 lbs, and even though I was down about it not being "enough", the NSV's make me feel better than the scale - being in a smaller dress size feels great. But this NSV took the cake!


I went on a business trip last week, and I was anxious because just 5 months ago, when I had to travel for the first time with my company, I went through a humiliating experience at the airport. First, I had not flown in quite a while, so I did not realize how much I had gained - and I know that I was not exercising or watching what I ate. I get to the airport, and was having problems with knee pain just standing in long lines and lugging my purse and carry-on luggage. Then, when I got on the plane, walking down the aisle to my seat was embarrassing, because my hips extended outside the aisle and I was hitting basically everyone I passed by in their seats no matter how carefully I tried to maneuver. And then the worst part - I DID NOT fit in my seat; my hips were spilled over into the next passenger's seat. Thank God he was cool about it; I'm sure you all have heard horror stories on the news about people getting kicked off the plane for being too big. To make matters worse, when I tried to buckle my seat belt, it would not fit. That has NEVER happened! I was too embarrassed to ask the stewardess in front of everyone that I needed a seatbelt extender, so I got up (I had the window seat) and whispered to the stewardess that I needed an extender. She had to look for it, and asked me to take my seat in the meantime. When she found one she handed it to me with several people staring...I was mortified, disappointed in myself for allowing me to get this size, and immediately had it in my mind that I was going to quit my job, since it meant that I'd have to go through this embarrassment every time I fly.


During the flight, I had time to think and pray and adjust my attitude about quitting...this was the job I wanted, and God opened the door for me. This became my "light bulb moment". My weight has affected my health, my looks, and my confidence; I never thought about my weight affecting my job and career aspirations. So I asked Him that if he gives me the resources and the drive, and put the right people around me for encouragement, that I will start taking better care of my health once and for all.


So I finally got my act together...and now here I am almost 30 lbs lighter. And during last week's business trip, I stood in lines with way less knee pain, walked down the aisle on the plane with ease, fit easily in my seat, and buckled my seatbelt with room to spare!


I'm looking forward to more NSVs!