Daily Post 9/16

Ok ladies.  I'm basing this off of my personal experience over the weekend.  I was flying, and sitting in the middle seat between my husband and another man (woohoo! LOL).  The topic of comfort came up, and the other man mentioned one time that he was flying and was seated next to a m.o. woman, who was taking up more than just her seat.  He wasn't rude about it, or judging.  He actually said that he was happy that they moved his seat, as she would be more comfortable as well.  What this made me realize, however, is that I'm officially normal!  LOL  Meaning, that if I was still considered obese in the eyes of the public, I doubt he would have brought that story up.  So... now for the question.

When did you realize that you're "normal"?

The first time I went to the movies and I didn't touch the sidesof the seat and I didn't have to sit with my arms crossed.

I don't remember exactly when I realized it, but I remember my friend telling me that I looked normal.  Now, one could have taken that comment negatively, I knew what she meant, and it felt really, really good to hear it from someone else.  I think I was down about 70 or 80 pounds at that point, and wearing regular (as opposed to plus) sizes.

When my 7 yr old grandson said "hey grandma I can put my arms all the around you now" I cried because he is so Innocent that it was a true compliment!

Karen

I havent gotten that far yet.  People at work are always telling me how good im looking,how skinny, but today I said im not skinny im plump, .... we have had some discussion about this at work, I just dont see it.
Vivienne

I think when I didn't have to buy from the plus size dept. in stores.     Jules

It's only recently begun to sink in that I am normal sized.  I'm not MO, not fat, not even overweight.

I don't know that there was a realization moment...  it just sort of snuck up on me...    even now, I have to remind myself sometimes that other people aren't seeing the MO me - and many don't know I was ever MO. 

Looking forward to that day!!