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by **Sherry T** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:36 pm

I won't miss comiserating with my girlfriends about how fat and bloated we all feel. Guess what? I don't feel bloated anymore, and I'm on my way to not being fat at all.

I also won't miss not being able to get into some yoga poses because my belly gets in the way.

Life is good!

by **phBalanced** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:00 pm

Love this thread! This is what keeps me going.
Things I won't miss:

* Being constantly uncomfortable in my clothes.
* Feeling like I'm not worth buying cute clothes because "I can't pull that look off".
* Having to wonder if people question my boyfriend as to why he is dating a fat girl.
* My thighs rubbing together when I walk.
* Being constantly exhausted from spending so much energy worrying about how fat other people think I am.
* Having nasty cottage cheezy legs.

by **mommy2three** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:08 am

LOVE this thread! So motivating!

Heres mine!

* being asked if I am pregnant OR when am I due? (this happened A LOT)
* weighing more than my shorter husband
* the fat roll over my jeans
* being the biggest one in my family and my husbands family combined

by **Reesie271** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:02 pm

Getting diet books and exercise videos from my mom for Christmas! :evil:

by **kateesq** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:39 pm

This thread is great--thanks guys!!!

This is only day 2 on SB for me, but I already know that in a few months I'm not going to miss:

*Lying to DH about how much I weigh, how much I have left to lose, how much I gained (fuzzy math!!)
*Not wanting to meet new people
*CONSTANTLY adjusting my clothes
*Thinking about my weight all the time!
*The feeling that everyone is wondering why I have "let myself go"

Thanks again!
Wish me luck!

by **kateesq** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:46 pm

This thread is great--thanks guys!!!

This is only day 2 on SB for me, but I already know that in a few months I'm not going to miss:

*Lying to DH about how much I weigh, how much I have left to lose, how much I gained (fuzzy math!!)
*Not wanting to meet new people
*CONSTANTLY adjusting my clothes
*Thinking about my weight all the time!
*The feeling that everyone is wondering why I have "let myself go"

Thanks again!
Wish me luck!

by **Ph.D. 2 B** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:01 pm

Things I won't miss
1-My old lady cane, I'll always have to have one but I want a cute one!!(Yes canes have weight limits and they don't make cute ones if your over 200)

2-Having to wait an extra week to get a knee brace because my thigh is too big for the standard brace :oops:

3-Sweating when the temp gets above 70

4-having to request a desk chair without arms

5-paranoia when I see people whispering

6-wondering if I didn't get the job/position/grant because the interviewer has preconceived notions of fat people

7-old lady bras and underwear

8-Dreading class reunions

by **Punchie** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:01 pm

I love this thread!!!!
I'm a female over six feet tall, and what I don't miss is feeling like everyone is looking at me for my size weight wise as opposed to my height. I'm always going to fill up a room, but now I can feel confident about it! I'm not embarassed to draw attention to myself anymore!! It is the greatest feeling in the world!!

by **bonnieb624** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 3:49 pm

I won't miss:

*Walking through a clothing store and saying 'oh that's so cute too bad they don't make it bigger'

*paying extra money for bigger sizes

*being constantly uncomfortable in my clothes, either too small or too big

*being called the 'big' girl at work...they try and justify it by saying 'oh it's cause you are so tall' (I'm 5'9" not all that tall)

*getting winded going up the steps

*granny panties, bras and bathing suits

by **finally!** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:27 pm

I have read through this thread SO many times and I relate to almost everything on here!!! :lol:

Thank you so much for posting it!

Let's see: I think everything I won't miss has been said already, but I may be able to dig out a few more...

I won't miss:

* Walking the long way around the mall so I don't have to go by the larger sizes store and feel like that's where I am headed.

* Being the largest one of my friends.

* Not being able to wear a straight skirt...

* Always being aware of my double chin when having a picture taken (and trying to compensate for it).

* Letting my weight hold me back in my job.

* Buying clothes that are a tad too small and then keeping them because "they'll fit someday." I have so many things in the closet with the tags still on...but they are getting fewer and fewer.

* Having to ALWAYS wear a tunic type shirt over pants. I would LOVE to wear just jeans and a baby tee!!!!

I can't wait till I hit my goal!!!

by **bbless** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:10 am

oh my the things I'm not going to miss

I have aways been a big girl. not so much fat, as just very large bones "doc quote". well, I'm fat now!!! :oops:

I am not going to miss people who won't take me seriously in my job (i'm an Emt) because I've gotten so large. The feelings that wash over me when my hubby hugs me.. (oh god he must be thinking how huge I am). Feeling sick and tired all the time. Have no energy to get through the day without a nap. wearing the same clothes all the time, because thats all that fits anymore. Being by far the largest one in both sides of the family. I mean really, do they think its so easy to be large.
all the snickers, giggles, and supper snotty people we have to deal with on a daily basses. PLEEEEEESSSSEEEE. I'd trade places with them in a heart beat. :wink:

by **shiftworker** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:46 am

Okay, my turn...

I will not miss my thighs chafing or shorts running up because of the thighs rubbing together.

Wearing the same 4-6 'outfits' cause nothing else fits or is comfortable.

Being out of breath from a simple walk.

The swishing from wearing nylon? jogging pants - I'm sure you can hear me a mile away. :oops:

Knee pain (had several surgerys for acl and meniscus-work, not weight related - was a LOT lighter when I got hurt) but I know the extra weight is not helping things. Not wanting to try doing 'athletic' things because of the fear that my knees will buckle (because of the extra weight).

Lower back pain!

Not fitting into clothes that were purchased the month before.

Having Mom always give me diet suggestions.

Buying clothing for the camoflage factor.

Always wearing black or other dark 'slimming' colors.

I'm sure the list can go on and on and on. I'm ready to get back in to living and enjoying life with the help of SB!!

by **Bubbles331** » Tue May 03, 2005 9:08 pm

Wow it took me a long time to find this thread. I went all the way to page 7 before realizing I must have missed it. GRRRR!!! Anyway....

I haven't been really doing SB for a while now. I just really fell off the horse this time. So I was at the store the other day and realized I have another thing I'm not going to miss and since I'm restarting today I thought it would be the perfect time to share.

I WILL NOT miss the fact that when I am at a convenience store and I get excited because I realize they have self-checkouts and I can buy a ton of junk food to pig out on for the night and I won't have to feel embarassed because I don't have a clerk checking me out. However now I will look forward to checking out now because if the clerk even cares :roll:

they'll think she's a health nut.

Why must we worry about what other people think?? Just thought I'd share. By the way, I hate the "let yourself go" comment as well. Rrrrr....

by **jharrell** » Wed May 04, 2005 9:43 pm

Ooooh goodie! My turn!

1. I won't miss looking at photographs in discust! :cry:

2. I won't miss not being able to wear all my adorable clothes I bought 1-2 years ago just hanging in my closet!

3. I won't miss only having about 3 pairs of jeans to choose from!

4. I won't miss feeling self-conscience in front of my husband! :oops:

5. I won't miss the "ugh" feeling of looking in the mirror every day!

6. I won't miss FOOD CONTROLLING me! I'm FREEEEE!!!

That's all folks! It's so good to have this board for support!!! It really helps!

Jen

by **Cyrstl** » Thu May 05, 2005 7:53 pm

Great thread!

I applaud the bravery of everyone who got "real" enough to post here. You're all a true inspriation and I thank each and every one of you, applauding your current progress and wishing us all a confident future.

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I won't miss shopping in the Men's Dept. because the T- shirts are bigger, boxier and longer.

I won't miss boarding a plane, aware that everyone is averting their eyes...silently hoping that the "fat girl" is not sitting next to them....Or WORSE...being afraid to fly Southwest Airlines for fear they will charge me for an extra seat when I check in.

I won't miss joint pain and not being able to sleep through the night because I constantly hurt.

I won't miss feeling angry all the time because it seems easier to spew venom than face my responsibility for taking better care of myself and being my own best cheerleader. (Whew! That's a tough one to say)

I won't miss telling myself that my "reward" for a job well done is a hot fudge sundae... or an entire bag of chips.

I won't miss being a "number" that starts with a 2.

I won't miss feeling afraid everyday

I won't miss that inner voice that says "Girl, its all downhill from here. Your mother died when she was your age. You're 50 years old, you had your shot ...and you blew it. This is as good as it's ever gonna get, Nothing left here but the fat lady singing" (Oh no! I can't sing)

NOT! Perhaps its time for me to direct my anger at the nay sayer...especially my hostile inner voice.

I'm down 20 in 5 weeks and am on the move to a better place for me.

I can do this...I AM doing this NOW!

Thanks to all of you for your shining examples... and support.

Crystl

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