NSV - Amusement Park!
hag101108
Posts: 22
Four years ago, I took my honeymoon at Disney. It definitely wasn't the 'happiest place on earth' for me. It was miserable. I weighed about 30 more pounds and it hurt to walk, it hurt to stand, and I almost didn't fit into a few rides. Since then I've been too worried, too embarrassed, to try to do anything like that anymore.
This week though, my friend, April, had free tickets to Holiday World and asked me if I wanted to go with her. I at first said no because I was very self conscious and frankly scared. I hadn't worn a bathing suit in 10 years and I hadn't been to an amusement park in the 4 years. I hemmed and hawed about it for most of the week. I didn't have a bathing suit and I was worried that I wouldn't fit in the rides.
My friends ending up making the decision for me. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they went and bought me a bathing suit and told me to go have fun (I seriously have absolutely the BEST friends in the world!). I decided to do just that and I am SO glad that I did!
I fit in every ride, even had PLENTY of room after I tightened the seat belts on the roller coasters. I wore my bathing suit in public and while I did feel a little self conscious about it, that went away after a few minutes or so. I walked up and down the hills with no problem and I had a great time!
Today, I do feel like I've been in a car accident, but I think that's because of the wooden coasters that we went on. I wouldn't change anything at all about yesterday and I am so ready to keep losing weight. This truly is the best thing I've EVER done for myself!!
This week though, my friend, April, had free tickets to Holiday World and asked me if I wanted to go with her. I at first said no because I was very self conscious and frankly scared. I hadn't worn a bathing suit in 10 years and I hadn't been to an amusement park in the 4 years. I hemmed and hawed about it for most of the week. I didn't have a bathing suit and I was worried that I wouldn't fit in the rides.
My friends ending up making the decision for me. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they went and bought me a bathing suit and told me to go have fun (I seriously have absolutely the BEST friends in the world!). I decided to do just that and I am SO glad that I did!
I fit in every ride, even had PLENTY of room after I tightened the seat belts on the roller coasters. I wore my bathing suit in public and while I did feel a little self conscious about it, that went away after a few minutes or so. I walked up and down the hills with no problem and I had a great time!
Today, I do feel like I've been in a car accident, but I think that's because of the wooden coasters that we went on. I wouldn't change anything at all about yesterday and I am so ready to keep losing weight. This truly is the best thing I've EVER done for myself!!
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Congratulations - I know that's an awesome accomplishment! And seriously, you have the best friends EVAR.
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that is freaking awesome.. I do think everyone thin, thick , or extra thick feels the effect of the parks..0
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That's awesome, congratulations!
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thats freaking amazing you go girl! 0
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That's a FUN NSV, congratulations.0
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That's an amazing NSV! I am SO happy for you!
That's one of the things that has kept me from going to Holiday World for the last few summers I have lived close to it. I still don't think I can fit in some of the rides, so I am hoping to lose enough so that by next summer, I will be able to go, and enjoy the time with my son. He has been and had a good time, but he is tall enough now to ride on the roller coasters, and I want to go and enjoy them with him.0 -
Oh congratulations! Being able to live your life in ways that you want and not being restricted due to weight issues, is the BEST NSV EVER!! By the way, your friends rock. You are a lucky girl to have such awesome friends!0
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That is amazing! I have had a similar instance with an amusement park and I am going back in a week knowing I am not as small as I used to be when I would go but i have lost almost 20lbs... I am scared! Thank you for posting this! It has encouraged me to go have fun and celebrate my hard work!0
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CONGRATULATIONS!! That is awesome!0
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That's an amazing NSV! I am SO happy for you!
That's one of the things that has kept me from going to Holiday World for the last few summers I have lived close to it. I still don't think I can fit in some of the rides, so I am hoping to lose enough so that by next summer, I will be able to go, and enjoy the time with my son. He has been and had a good time, but he is tall enough now to ride on the roller coasters, and I want to go and enjoy them with him.
I'll be honest with you, if you have hips it's tight! My friend weighs about 10 pounds more than me & she's 7 inches taller than me, but she has hips and she had a hard time on The Legend. For reference, I'm 5 foot and weigh 242. I had absolutely no problem, but I carry most of my weight in my stomach, not my hips.0 -
Yay! Great progress! So glad you had fun. :drinker:0
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Awesome! Keep up the great work and enjoy your success!0
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AWESOME! That is part of the reason I am trying to lose weight. So I can take my kids to the amusement park and fit in the rides.0
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I am so SO happy for you!!! You do have the best friends in the world!! I doubt any of my friends would do that for me! I bet it felt great to fit into the rides... I know how tight some of the rides at Disney can be (I used to live about 20 minutes from Disneyland) It's gotta be great to go and have a day of fun!!! Keep up your hard work!!0
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That's an amazing NSV! I am SO happy for you!
That's one of the things that has kept me from going to Holiday World for the last few summers I have lived close to it. I still don't think I can fit in some of the rides, so I am hoping to lose enough so that by next summer, I will be able to go, and enjoy the time with my son. He has been and had a good time, but he is tall enough now to ride on the roller coasters, and I want to go and enjoy them with him.
I'll be honest with you, if you have hips it's tight! My friend weighs about 10 pounds more than me & she's 7 inches taller than me, but she has hips and she had a hard time on The Legend. For reference, I'm 5 foot and weigh 242. I had absolutely no problem, but I carry most of my weight in my stomach, not my hips.
Yep, I wouldn't be able to fit this year, I am sure. Definitely next summer, then!0 -
congrats on your NSV. Keep up the good job.:happy:0
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Thanks everyone & I am beyond blessed with the friends that I have in my life! I really don't know where I'd be without them!0
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I am new to my fitness pal and I want it to work for me. I took my kids to the zoo the other day and the seat belt wouldnt fasten on the boat ride, they didnt notice so I got to ride. That was the 1st time that has happened to me and hopefully the last. I am inspired by all of you.0
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WOW, that is great! This has been one of my goals while losing weight to be able to ride the roller coasters at Hersheypark. I am going on Saturday and looking forward to it. Especially the new one they just built.
Great Job! And Congrats!0
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