My shoes fit!

I admit it..I have large feet.. But not as large as they used to be.  When I weighed more than 500 pounds... my feet, ankles and legs were swollen, I had to wear a size 16 EEEEE width shoe. (usually with Velcro straps because I could hardly bend over long enough to tie shoes).  Now that I have lost weight.. I wear a size 15 EEE.. AND I can easily slide my feet into those shoes and TIE them.

Also I rode 22 miles on my bicycle today... and spent a half hour in the gym on circuit training.. AND shopped at five stores.  Then I took my wife's bike seat into the shop for repair. (NO CHARGE.. BONUS!) I also bought some food for my wife and I at a restaurant. I only ate half of the portion.. TOO BIG. I'll eat the rest tomorrow.

Tonight, my wife and I are going to a movie.. And unlike the old days.. I have no worries about fitting into the theater seat.

Isn't life great?

Those of us at the extremes of the footwear scale have a similar issue.  I've been looking for some new shoes to walk in.  I can imagine it is difficult to find 15's but you know how hard it is to find a men's 6.5 or 7? 

Herc, you continue to amaze and inspire me.  I love reading your posts, because they are so "real"...  The day I realized I could bend down and tie my shoes (without having to use a bench or something) was one of the big milestones for me - and I've still got a long way to go to catch up with you.  My bike is still in the garage, but it's starting to call my name...  I used to love riding it, before I got so darn big that my butt hurt after 2 minutes in the saddle.  I'm looking forward to cranking up some miles this Spring/Summer. 

And I can really identify with how happy you are to fit into theater seats.  Last time we went to a movie, I was actually able to sit next to my wife, instead of having to leave an "empty" seat between us for my "overflow"...  Now if only I could do the same on an airline seat.  (But at least I no longer need the seatbelt extender...)