Good Flights

I just got back from vacation, a week in North Carolina. The flights were all good - especially because I only used MY seat - no overflow into anybody else's seat. I fit very comfortably in my own seat and the seatbelt buckled with no extra pulling/stretching/extenders. As a matter of fact, I could actually pull the end and tighten it, just like the instructions always say. Nice feeling. We took a few boat rides, and this time, I did not worry about where I should sit to make sure weight was evenly distributed evenly so we wouldn't take on water. Something I used to worry about. It was easy enough to find good things to eat while on vaca. Although I must admit I didn't always make the best choices - I never went overboard. I used to have this "because I am on vacation" mentality - which meant vacation from dieting too. I weighed myself when I got home. 228lbs - a 2lb loss for the week. Not a 10lb gain like the old me would have had to deal with. I like the new me.

Hello Carol Congrats on the 'new experiences' with vactioning since your weightloss. Sounds like you are doing great!! Stacy 346/237

I'm glad you had a great time, Carol. I flew to New Hampshire a few weeks ago and it was really nice to not have to ask for a seat belt extender! Ahhh... the little things mean so much! Hugs, Tracy

Carol, What a thrilling vacation. You have to love the new you. Take care, J

Carol, I am so excited for you. In November I will also be flying with my little boy to North Carolina to spend Thanksgiving with my sister. I am looking so forward to seeing her, I haven't seen her since my surgery in May. She had the same surgery 3 years ago. So congrats on your great vacation experiences!!

I'm supposed to be flying to NY in a couple of weeks, and I have this major fear that I still won't fit in the seat. I'm a size 22. Down from a size 32...so that's good...but is it good enough? Anyone?

I used to fly all the time at a 22. You'll fit in the seat just fine and shouldn't need a seat belt extender. The seat depending on which airline it is might be a bit tight but you wont take up anyone elses seat if that's what you were worried about.

It's FABULOUS not to need a seatbelt extender any longer! I traveled in August, and was absolutely trilled when the seatbelt went all the way around me without any extension! Enjoy!!!!! ~Wanda

Congrats on a sucessful vacation. Isn't it great to be able to lose weight on vacation and still enjoy yourself. Keep up the great work. Kat