Daily Post--1/10/08

I am happy that I feel better. When I go out with friends, I don't need the table slid back to allow me to have more room, I don't have to use the handicapped stall because I need the room, I don't get my hips stuck in chairs with arms, I can walk up stairs without feeling like I am going to pass out, and many other reasons. I am only halfway though with the weight I would like to lose, but I am already feeling so much happier and healthier!

For me, the most positive thing is having more energy and feeling good (both physically and mentally). As I lose the weight I feel more like myself and feel like doing things that I didn't before. I don't want to hide out in my house anymore...I want to go places and do things! I just wasn't living life...I was just getting through it day by day. I already feel much better but it's good to know that the best is yet to come!!

I have to agree with many of the things I have already read. I just overall feel better. I, too, am no longer diabetic. The sleep apnea is better. I fit better in places, like restaurant booths and airplane seats. Looking better is just an added bonus.

Our sex life has gotten so much better. We had a great sex life. I didnt think it could get better. But I am so much more comfortable with my body, I can get in positions and even do it standing up. I know TMI for some of you but to have my husband be able to lift me hold me up, both of is fit in the tub do it in the shower it has been fun just being able to do it when ever where ever. I can breath when Im on my back with my knees behind my ears. I know its graphic.. but that has been the best thing ever. Second best is our out door activites, we love to go do things together that I would not have done before. Horseback riding and go cart racing are two things we have done, we went for a bike ride and were going to go rocking climbing also. But the SEX is the best change. Ohh yeah and I like that my husbands co-workers see me as a MILF, it makes him feel good to have others see me both for the person I am inside and the hottie I have become. I went from Gilberts wife is really cool, to Gilberts wife is so cool and totall hot too.

The most positive thing for me about losing weight is my gain in self esteem. I never felt good about myself. I hated the way I looked. Now I love to dress up, wear makeup, go out and do things with family and friends. I love life again!!! Life is wonderful again!! I love living!!! Michele

most positive thing for me so far is being able to walk more etc than i used to without feeling like i'm going to die :P when i started this, i could barely walk half a mile. now, i do 2 mile workouts at home (video, not exactly the same as walking). yesterday it was so warm outside, and atm i'm insanely bored with my video workouts. so i went for a walk instead. was great to remember how hard it used to be as i was walking yesterday and realize how much easier it was now.

The most positive things about losing weight so far have been the amount of activity I can do without getting tired or winded! My boyfriend (who is 190 lbs) has a hard time keeping up with me now! LB

I can honestly say that for me it is the overall feeling of just "feeling better"...even down 45+ pounds I breathe better, I fit in my clothes better, I have more stamina and have a more positive outlook...

I have so many! Fitting in a resturant booth again after 5 years of not being able too. Going down each and every clothes size. There are days I get so tickeled at the size of the meaks I am eating compaired to everyone else. It makes me so happy to eat less then my skinny friends and feel so full. My mom telling me I look like a teen to her. (BTW I do not and have not lost that much weight yet.)

So far, the best thing has been just feeling better and liking what I see in the mirror for the first time in a LONG time! I am so grateful to have b een able to have surgery!!!!