Daily Post--4/25/08

Direct to you from one of the group! The question is: What has being heavy kept you from doing? Here's my video that I had made if you want to answer on there too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPu4NzPWUJI Kellie

Oh my, there's so much that I couldn't do before I lost all this weight: I couldn't sit in a regular lawn chair for fear that I would break it; I couldn't cut my toenails without taking a breather; I couldn't cross my legs; I couldn't stand to wear my jeans because they were so uncomfortable; I couldn't wear high-heeled shoes without my feet swelling; I couldn't run; I couldn't stop myself from eating. . . and being heavy kept me from liking myself! All of that has changed now

Wow - all of Kathleen's answers plus... I couldn't spend much time shopping without finding a place to rest I couldn't enjoy amusement park rides I couldn't share my daughter's wardrobe I couldn't play with my nephews at the park I couldn't eat in a restaurant without feeling that others were judging me I couldn't shop in "regular" stores I couldn't (or didn't) have a wonderful man to share all the other things I couldn't (or didn't) do

Have fun with my children, wear nice clothes, live life. Vivienne

Making memories with my family, taking pictures, enjoying my boat, feeling good about myself, exercising and enjoying it, being more social, believing in myself, finding confidence, sleeping well, looking healthy, inspiring others

I could write pages and pages of "I couldn'ts", but I won't. I'll just mention a few... * I couldn't walk fast or far without losing my breath. * I couldn't sit comfortably in the seats at the Xcel Center for my beloved Swarm games. * I couldn't imagine that anyone would ever want to date me. * I didn't realize that I was a worthwhile person that deserved love and friendship and to be heard and seen. My whole life did not change just because I've dropped some weight, it's been the whole process of counseling, working with my wonderful pcp and nut, meeting friends on the board who feel the same as I do, realizing that I am not weak-that I can lose the weight, get healthy and be happy-realizing I am in control not the food!

I couldn't walk with my husband without getting winded. I was not comfortable shopping for clothes. I couldn't enjoy amusement parks. Airplane seat were torture. Life is so much better these days. Jules

I don't think it was as much as I couldn't as much as I wouldn't Didn't want to go out of the house, didn't want to be social - I didn't realize it until I lost weight and didn't let my weight control what I did - if that makes sense.

It kept me from walking any distance, from having the energy to get out and play with my kids, it kept me from enjoying shopping for clothes, but mostly it kept me from being able to see how much I have to offer the world.

Moslty it kept me home. Gayle