What Are You Most Excited For, When You Reach Your Goal?

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  • ebbingfat
    ebbingfat Posts: 117 Member
    I just can't wait to be able to walk into any store and look at their clothing selection. There are so few places that actually have cute looking plus size clothing. And because I do still like to wear nice clothing, I do almost all of my shopping at Torrid which gets to be SO expensive. I went to the mall with my friends the other day, and I was just SHOCKED at some of the prices on clothing. We were in Aeropostale, and they had some tank tops for like $1.99 and a bunch of shirts for like $10-15. Most of my shirts run me about $40 on the low end, and jeans are like $60+. Once I get into normal sizes I could wear designer brands for some of the prices I'm used to paying.
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    I'm looking forward to investing in wardrobe staples;

    shopping the clearance racks that always seem to be full of the smaller sizes;

    shoe shopping (by then I'll know whether my feet shrank down any sizes or not, they haven't shrank yet, but feet shrinking seems to be such a common occurrence that I've refrained from any serious shoe shopping)



    In short: shopping.
  • lknjohnson
    lknjohnson Posts: 351 Member
    Sales on clothes because all the size 11/12 and X-Larges always be gone. lol
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    im looking forward to recomp (long ways to go! )
  • Osiris275
    Osiris275 Posts: 228 Member
    Just being able to enjoy clothes shopping I think!

    I'm also REALLY looking forward to visiting my grandparents in England. They saw me just before I started eating better, it will be a year before I can see them again and I hope to be at my goal! I have images of them not recognizing me at the airport lol.
  • Kimegatron
    Kimegatron Posts: 772 Member
    edited July 2015
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Kimegatron wrote: »
    If I see someone with a camera focused in my general direction, I freak out and run. Well not run, I quickly saunter away.

    Make sure you log that as exercise! :)

    Ha ha, I definitely will! That reminds me, I can't wait until I can run, and this pain goes away!

  • Mgtei
    Mgtei Posts: 56 Member
    I'm excited to be taken seriously by people that might not have done so when I was at a higher weight. And maybe I'll also be more likely to speak my mind. Better start practicing now I guess.
  • Kimegatron
    Kimegatron Posts: 772 Member
    Mgtei wrote: »
    I'm excited to be taken seriously by people that might not have done so when I was at a higher weight. And maybe I'll also be more likely to speak my mind. Better start practicing now I guess.

    Why wouldn't anyone take you seriously, because of your weight? I have never experienced that, so I didn't know that was a thing?

  • Mgtei
    Mgtei Posts: 56 Member
    Kimegatron wrote: »
    Mgtei wrote: »
    I'm excited to be taken seriously by people that might not have done so when I was at a higher weight. And maybe I'll also be more likely to speak my mind. Better start practicing now I guess.

    Why wouldn't anyone take you seriously, because of your weight? I have never experienced that, so I didn't know that was a thing?

    @Kimegatron I've been very heavy for most of my adult life, above 300 lbs. for some of it, and unfortunately have had a handful of run-ins with rocks-for-brains, or just people who lacked tact. I was on the subway minding my own business with a book when a woman sat next to me and started loudly lecturing me about how much sugar was in my diet and two or three books on the subject I needed to read (she wasn't even selling them, just felt like I needed to know about it right then I guess, in front of the entire train car). A former boss would not shut up about her own, noble attempts at weight loss and how her fatter sister had no control over food but of course I "understood her (boss' sister) side," all on my first day of work. This kind of thing.

    Sorry for the wall of text. Basically there's been times where I've been called out, rather rudely, for being obese by rude people, and I'd prefer not to hear those things told to me like I'm new. I know people with healthy BMIs have to deal with rudeness, too, and rude people will always find something to be rude about, but I hate people looking at me, assuming they've got my number because I'm obese, and going in for the kill. When really I'd be just as upset if they told me my outfit was uninspired, or that I couldn't kern type for beans.
  • Homemaker57
    Homemaker57 Posts: 106 Member
    I look forward to being able to participate in everything my son wants to do as he grows. Right now he's learning to walk, but soon he'll want to swim and climb and run and throw a ball and ride a horse and roller skate... I never want to say "Mommy's too tired, you go ahead". I want HIM to grow up saying "Slow down, mommy!"

    I have a wardrobe full of cheap jeans, t-shirts, and whatever's on sale at Walmart. I can't wait to buy more expensive and nice clothes with the confidence that I'll be at the same size for awhile.
  • bakerkate221
    bakerkate221 Posts: 52 Member
    I climb at a rock gym several times a week. Wearing a harness when you're overweight and pear shaped is... less than flattering. I'm looking forward to being less squishy and blobby in my harness. =)
  • Kimegatron
    Kimegatron Posts: 772 Member
    Mgtei wrote: »
    Kimegatron wrote: »

    @Kimegatron I've been very heavy for most of my adult life, above 300 lbs. for some of it, and unfortunately have had a handful of run-ins with rocks-for-brains, or just people who lacked tact. I was on the subway minding my own business with a book when a woman sat next to me and started loudly lecturing me about how much sugar was in my diet and two or three books on the subject I needed to read (she wasn't even selling them, just felt like I needed to know about it right then I guess, in front of the entire train car). A former boss would not shut up about her own, noble attempts at weight loss and how her fatter sister had no control over food but of course I "understood her (boss' sister) side," all on my first day of work. This kind of thing.

    Sorry for the wall of text. Basically there's been times where I've been called out, rather rudely, for being obese by rude people, and I'd prefer not to hear those things told to me like I'm new. I know people with healthy BMIs have to deal with rudeness, too, and rude people will always find something to be rude about, but I hate people looking at me, assuming they've got my number because I'm obese, and going in for the kill. When really I'd be just as upset if they told me my outfit was uninspired, or that I couldn't kern type for beans.

    Wow, that is so bogue! I hope that you said something to that little old lady with the big mouth! I have a bit of a temper, especially when someone publicly shames someone like that, and I DO consider that shaming. I feel for you, and that isn't right! How embarrassing. I get that sometimes, when people will say "You're so pretty, why do you have all of that metal in your face?!" Or, "You would be so much prettier without that stuff in your face." So I just turn the tables on them and retort with something similar about them. I have a big mouth though. Don't let that bother you, just tell them, or yourself, that they have very VERY sad lives.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited July 2015
    I look forward to being able to eat a well-balanced diet without having to weigh food and record it, but there really isn't much else I think will change.

    I tried running when I was fatter and my knees hurt. I'm kinda hoping that in another ten or twenty pounds, I can run. If I can't, I can't. No huge loss. Running is just faster. :)
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Kimegatron wrote: »
    If I see someone with a camera focused in my general direction, I freak out and run. Well not run, I quickly saunter away.

    Make sure you log that as exercise! :)
    Lol. Agreed.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited July 2015
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  • Buppybup
    Buppybup Posts: 25 Member
    I can't wait to feel and look better for my baby's first birthday party! I want to look back on the pictures with fondness instead of cringing.
  • caconnor1
    caconnor1 Posts: 10 Member
    I am excited to wear cuter clothes!! Like little shorts and more heels :)
  • kristinels
    kristinels Posts: 315 Member
    edited July 2015
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    im looking forward to recomp (long ways to go! )

    This is my next goal too :) I'm looking forward to starting some heavy lifting (and a little nervous about it, if I'm honest) once I get to maintenance. I really want to see just how fit I can get!
  • acoustophoresis
    acoustophoresis Posts: 49 Member
    I am going wedding dress shopping on August 14. I want it to be dreamy and carefree, not punctuated by how I'm trying to pretend I don't feel like a flabmonster in a pretty dress.
  • kat_princess12
    kat_princess12 Posts: 109 Member
    Fitting back into my cute clothes! I love my pencil skirts and sheath dresses - I want them to zip again!
  • kspoon5
    kspoon5 Posts: 239 Member
    Not looking like a tomato on stilts!! I am short but have decent sized legs - I carry my weight on top :/
  • Cortneyrenee04
    Cortneyrenee04 Posts: 1,117 Member
    ljk0615 wrote: »
    I can't wait to eat at maintenance

    Another vote! More calories, please!
  • rebeccam279
    rebeccam279 Posts: 13 Member
    Fitting into my old clothes, not being disgusted by all my photos and being complimented by someone other than my boyfriend.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    ebbingfat wrote: »
    I just can't wait to be able to walk into any store and look at their clothing selection. There are so few places that actually have cute looking plus size clothing. And because I do still like to wear nice clothing, I do almost all of my shopping at Torrid which gets to be SO expensive. I went to the mall with my friends the other day, and I was just SHOCKED at some of the prices on clothing. We were in Aeropostale, and they had some tank tops for like $1.99 and a bunch of shirts for like $10-15. Most of my shirts run me about $40 on the low end, and jeans are like $60+. Once I get into normal sizes I could wear designer brands for some of the prices I'm used to paying.

    If you have a JC Penney near you, you should be able to pick up basics fairly cheaply at clearance sales. I did when I was plus size.

    I need to take my own advice and go there now that I'm building my new "fat" wardrobe! Four more pounds before I start a recomp. . .
  • larali1980
    larali1980 Posts: 162 Member
    I want to buy cute clothes and not stupid frumpy T-shirts.... I wanna buy some cute Lilly Pulitzer dresses in a normal size!
  • run_cmc
    run_cmc Posts: 26 Member
    Confidence. Can't wait to get some more of that.
  • itsbakertime
    itsbakertime Posts: 85 Member
    I am excited to wear cute styles I've never felt comfortable wearing! Also, hope it will further my singing/acting possibilities!
  • dstock80
    dstock80 Posts: 81 Member
    I'm looking forward to saying hello to my jawline and goodbye to my extra chins!
  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
    I look forward to being fit enough not to feel tired most of the time.

    But for now the big thrill will be when I get down to size 12 and can shop in regular stores knowing they carry my size (even though they still might sell out of it on occasion).
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Kimegatron wrote: »
    I also can't wait until I can not steal everyone's cameras to delete their full body photos that they took of me, hahahaha

    This was my thing and still is. It is freaking amazing not to be worried when someone takes my photo. I am not always happy with the way I look in full shots but it's SO nice that instead of horror and feeling near tears every single time, I am happy with them 80% of the time and 20% of the time I'm thinking "wow, your posture sucks" or "That is NOT a flattering top" but still pleasantly surprised with the way I appear.

    The biggest thing I look forward to is just being comfortable with my body all of the time (mentally). I'm almost there, again speaking of mentally. But always progress to be made.

  • lisagrice2
    lisagrice2 Posts: 1 Member
    DeniseB0711 wrote: »
    When the Gwenie Bee Ads stop rolling on all of the websites with ad sense.

    Amen Denise! I'm pretty much horrified that myfitnesspal shares my size data with their advertisers. I just discovered this today (generally log on with mobile) and started looking for a new app.

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