Feelingsssss

well I have been over weight all my life... and I am ready to start a new one. I look at all the pic's here and think that there is no way I will ever get that skinny but then in the back of my head I am like all excited ...and to look at the before pic at how unheathy they look and then to look at the after how they are shining with heath is awsome..I can't wait to be heathy again not sure I ever have been.. to me it is not all about getting in a pair of size 16 or 14 jeans ... to me it is about being able to walk on the beach, ride a bike or go to the movies and not have to sit side ways just to fit... ot not to be looked at like you are going to give them something...you know it is the little things in life i WANT ..like to beath with out huffing and puffin .... anyway you get the picture... hugsssssssssssssss and ggod luck to you all

You definitely have the right attitude. People shouldn't enter into this decision based on getting skinny (even if that if a nice side effect). Health and rejoining society should be key. Remember your mini-goals so you can reevaluate your progress every couple of months. Good luck to you. Rob

Mel that is exactly how I feel. I look forward to being able to exercise. My husband left to go trout fishing for awhile this morning and he said I can't wait until next year when you can go with me. So hopefully next year I will be able to fit in a pair of waders. Can't imagine..... Take Care and Happy Easter!

I agree, Mel. I have the same emotions running through my head too. Good luck to you.

Mel- I feel the same way you do. I do NOT focus on being skinny. I want to be able to : Cross my legs when sitting Go on the rides at the fair sit in regular sixed booth be able to buckle my seat belt w/out an extension Go up the stairs without being embarased of my heavy breathing Walk through any turnstyle without being afraid of getting stuck Sleep less ( I seem to need so much more sleep than the average person) Michelle