Things I won't miss?
1. Clothing stores that don't have a section for women my size.
2. The sheer terror of swimsuits.
3. Backaches!
4. Seeing how my sisters belt fits my thigh, not my waist.
5. Having to grab my sock to hoist my foot up to tie my shoe.
6. Feeling invisible.
7. Getting fat sweat. Yes, it's as traumatic as it sounds.
8. Not being able to keep up with my kids.
9. Hindrance to intimacy with my husband.
10. Seat-belt extenders.
11. Feeling extra squished at movie theaters or concert halls.
12. Not being able to see my feet.
13. Having no trendy clothes in my shopping section.
14. Exceeding the weight limit for certain activities.
15. Not being able to enroll in the military or police academy.
16. Having to 'shove the chub' in bed to get comfy.
17. Not pursuing acting or theater opportunities due to exclusion from good roles.
18. Getting asked how far along I am in my pregnancy.
19. Knowing that if zombies invade, I'm toast.
20. Feeling so ugly.
Things I look forward to?
1. Belts!
2. Dresses!
3. My back feeling better.
4. Running my first 5K.
5. Increased energy!
6. Not being limited in my career and hobbies due to my body shape.
7. Not being depressed.
8. Getting to shop for cute clothes!
9. Knowing I've added years onto my life.
10. Playing football with my son.
11. Not being afraid of swimsuits.
12. Having my husband teach me to scuba dive.
13. Being a healthy example for my children!
14. Confidence.
15. Being able to walk without so much pain.
16. Being an example to others suffering from the obesity disease and considering surgery.
17. No longer being the fat sibling.
18. Running with my youngest child.
19. Having boots fit over my calves again.
20. Feeling beautiful for my husband and self.
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