Things that are better than food....

Being able to shave my legs above my knees....paint my toenails.

All the things you said and so many more that I can't even put them down!

- Not being the "fat mom"

- Not being the "fat wife"

-Being able to do a headstand in yoga

-Not being invisible

Going out and buying a $100. blouse today!!! Just because I wore a lot of ragsssss over the years and wanna look good for the Christmas party!! hehe!!

Hugs

Donna

1) Having my 9 year old put his arms around me and say "wow, I can touch my elbows now"

2) Having my husband look at me in "that" way, He always has, but its different now

3) buying bras in Victoria's secret

4) Not being embarrassed to write something on my board and having my backside to my students

5) SHOPPING all day

6) fitting in a Jacuzzi tub with my husband and having room to spare

7) being able to stand and teach all day and still have energy to cook a nice meal for my family at night

8) driving an SUV and feeling like I'm small in it instead of looking like I Fit in it

9) having people look at me different 

10) my students from last year saying "OMG Mrs. you are beautiful"

11) my husband looking at me (did I mention that?)

12) Being able to go on a weekend getaway with my hubby and walk EVERYWHERE we go and still having energy

13) My boss telling how good I look (the truth is, it's more comforting to have healthy employees) 

14) being able to keep up with my 3 year old 

15) enjoying taking pictures

16) feeling proud of myself each day

17) Look forward to flying on a plane and not feeling squished

18) The Jacuzzi hot tub with husband (did I mention that) 

19) Carrying myself upright and proud instead of looking at the ground when walking

20) being proud of myself for once instead of ashamed and embarrassed

21) seeing light at the end of the tunnel and starting to live my life the way God intends me to live my life

22) being an inspiration for my students. I'm sad to say that there are many of them who are heavier than I am. 

Shopping in the Misses Department for the first time in 20 years!!!!  

Zip lining in Hawaii and being told to curl up in a ball because the line was a long one and I didn't weigh enough to make it to the end!!! 

Cute Boots that my calves actually fit in!!!!

Size 4P

doing 50 sit ups without getting out of breath

Having lots of new friends--especially our Wednesday night support group friends

Did I mention zip lining in Hawaii????? Most fun I have ever had.

Being able to breathe after a shower, being able to breathe while sleeping...I guess breathing!

1. Doing an 11 minute mile

2. 30" waist Lucky Brand jeans

3. I don't have to carry a sweat rag around to wipe my brow. Actually, the only time I sweat now is when I'm working out and doing cardio!

4. Fitting in to the tiniest spaces when I knew there was no way I could!

5. Energy, energy, energy!

6. Size small in mens -  not always, but most of the time!

7. Slim fit jeans. Me? Really? YES!!!!

8. Dressing the way I like to dress and not having to settle for what fits.

9. Being told I'm sexy and actually believing it!

10. My hubby loves me just as much as when I was obese!

Shopping for new clothes. Decisions decisions, everyday trying to decide what to wear!!! Walking taller head held higher,with a pep. In my step. Feeling great..comfortable and lovely...