Actually I only allowed my weight to keep me from one bucket list item, about 5 years ago during one of my weight loss "attempt's" we had a trip planned to Whistler and I wanted to try zip lining - I am deathly afraid of heights :noway: but I spent so much of my life afraid of so many things I wanted to do it. But there was a weight limit and I thought I was too heavy. So I worked on losing weight before our trip and ended up 25 pounds less than the weight limit (250 pounds). It was a fantastic day, but it did take me two lines to actually open my eyes. I highly recommend it.

If you look at my ticker you will see my other bucket list item. I wanted to learn to kayak for years, I was afraid, so very afraid of the typical kayak that I would get in but never be able to get out easily. Last summer we discovered the joy of sit on top kayaks. We loved them so much we bought two. I didn't allow my weight to keep my from kayaking, but I will admit it was seeing the picture of me on the kayak that brought me to MFP and everyone here. Win Win.

Bottom line extreme physical problems aside sometimes you don't need to wait for the weight to enjoy your bucket list.

I love that goal - I have the ugliest legs in the world so for me to wear a dress seems impossible. Hoping you achieve your goal and we get to see pictures.

Thank you jbart1055!

SephiraRose, that's an awesome goal! I actually wanted to be a pilot when I was younger. But things didn't work out at the time. Obtaining a pilot's license is still on my bucket list though

When I lose 50lbs. I want to go skydiving, then when I reach my final goal I want to go zip lining. I have always wanted to do rock climbing too. There are many other things that I haven't tried and then once I became overweight I told myself it was too late. So now my goal is to try all the physical things I never got around to doing or told myself I couldn't like
White water rafting
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Parasailing

I am determined to get my life back and make it even better than it was before.

yes it will be! I am excited for what lies ahead. :-)

Ok, this is seriously down the line but I really would like to hike the John Muir Trail.

In the mean time, I would like to have someone call 'family picture time' without making off for the bathroom. I really really hate to see myself in all my hulking ( at 4'11 no less) glory..

I would like to ride on a amusement park attraction without fear of being turned away due to weight constraints..

I would like to walk the shoreline of a Maine beach without gasping for breath

I would like to walk around Walmart without using the hated mobility scooter thingy..

Sue - your photographs are incredible! Is your profile picture of a grandchild? because it is absolutely magical and brings a smile to my face whenever I see it!

Cynner - I know that soon you will have checked those NSV's off your bucket list...can't wait to see you add some more! (I have to google the John Muir trail, though...) :flowerforyou:

OK - I googled it...LOOKS INCREDIBLE! I would definitely love to do that, too!

Cynner that is the cool thing about being here. We will be cheering when you or any of us post a picture or story of accomplishing that bucket list item.

I just blogged about my main bucket list item right now -- I want to weigh less than my husband - so far both my husband's are 6'2" (only thing in common -- aside from marrying me ). And since 1979 I have weighed more than my husband - ok except the 7 years I wasn't married.

So is that a goal or a bucket list item???

Joanne