The things you used to do that now being overweight you cant do..

The one thing I really miss doing is going to the amusement park, I am 310 right now and I am not sure what I need to lose to go back, I am thinking I need to be under 200.. The thought of riding a roller coaster again and feeling that happiness I felt will be a HUGE motivater.

Well, the amusement park isn't my favorite place to be, but I do relate.  I think lying down to sleep without having to "arrange" my fat folds so they aren't pinched would be good for me!

*sigh* I know how you feel. I wanted so badly to take my son to family weekend cub scout camp this year, but in order to go, we all needed to have our Dr. fill out physical forms. Everyone else was granted his full endorsement to jump in to any activity they'd like, with his blessing. Everyone except me. I don't meet the BMI requirements, and therefore I'M a liability. I was given restrictions. We have one year left before he is no longer a "cubscout" but moves on to "Boyscouts". I need to be 190 pounds or less, or I won't be able to fully participate! We ARE going next summer, and I WILL be given his blessing, too! That is my goal... Before, I couldn't even sit on the playground swings! The metal triangles that connect the seat to the chains DUG into my hips... I haven't lost many pounds per se, however, I have been losing inches and my body fat % is slowly dropping. I believe the pounds will have to catch up sooner or later... especially with all of the muscle I'm gaining. Well, I just thought I'd share. You are not alone. I know I'm not alone, either... although living in a household with everyone else being thin and fit, sometimes makes me FEEL like I'm alone!

Purgatori,

Remember that you aren't just working for yourself.  You want to build memories with your son.  Next summer you can do that.  Also, because you are overweight, your son may have that tendency, too when he is older.  So teaching him better eating habits is a responsibility.

I am sure those pounds will come off.  Hang in there!

Thanks for the encouragement... I think I just needed a gentle kick to the butt this morning. LOL. My son just brought me my stack of choice Workout DVDs to pick from this morning... it's a toss up between two of them. I think I'm aiming towards the aerobics and maybe an upperbody workout. My legs need a break from yesterday! I'm off to go sweat my butt (I mean GUT) off. LMAO! Thanks again! I really appreciate your response. I think it's just what I needed!

this post definitely hits home for me..

#1...I'm a roller coaster enthusiest... Well, now I can't ride the rides, so I don't go... I've had to turn down several offers of trips to amusement parks for which I've made up many excuses because I don't want to say I 'm just too dang fat to ride the best rides!  And, when I do say something, the skinny friends are saying that I'm being silly, that it won't happen...Well...It has happened, and that's just a humiliation that I can't handle more than once.

#2... playing!  I've always been quirky, outdoorsy and love to run aroun and have fun.  Until I had my boys... and ironically, now when I need to be out playing with them, I'm too heavy to do anything and i'm always tired.

#3...Ride a bicycle...another "used to love" thing... I don't suppose I need to tell anyone why I don't get out on a bicycle right now?

#4...Swimming...yes, I still do it, yes...I still love it...but I spend half my time shifting and squeezing and sucking in imagining that everyone's whispering about the beached whale!

#5...Dancing... I still do it...but far less... I feel like I look rediculous and it makes me hurt...*sigh*

Anyway...it's time for a change... I'm 31 and sure as heck need to stop it now! My boys are growing up, and I need a life too!

We can do this!

Sabrinag,

How nice to meet you.  So, now that you have finally had your "aha" moment join us.  If you need help of any kind, we are around.

I have a long list of things I either don't do, or don't do as well.

Last time I went to the amusement park and actually rode rides, I weighed 250lbs. So you don't have to be under 200. Though it will be nice when you are under 200! =] That is one thing I miss also. Very much. My friend wants to go to Six Flags with me and I always put it off or say it's too expensive or too hot or whatever. It's really because I know I won't fit in the rides. =[

Braveheartstar,

Glad to meet you.  It's sad we lose so many life experiences by being overweight. 

Braveheartstar,

Glad to meet you.  It's sad we lose so many life experiences by being overweight. 

This thread struck a chord with me also.   I love to swim, and at 260 lbs I'm so embarressed to get into any kind of suit, that I won't go.  I love to play softball, but I can't run.  I simply jog, and get thrown out almost every time because I'm so slow.  I also spend more time making sure my shirt and shorts are properly covering my pudge, than I do actually playing the game.  But, here is the positives...  In April, I bought a bike and began really riding.  I entered the bike portion of a local triathalon in June and actually rode a 8.24 mile course.  I felt so thrilled that I made a commitment to do the whole triathalon next summer.  Swimming (600 meters), biking (8.24 miles) & running (3.1miles).  So, now I have to lose enough weight to feel comfortable with a public swim.  That is my motivation.  I asked my Hubby to take me to one of my favorite places when I lose the first 60-70 lbs... White Water  water park in Branson, Mo.  I'm so thrilled just thinking of the idea of playing on the water rides all day with my kids.  I can't wait!!

What a great idea.  I'd like to visit a waterpark again, too.  I love the water, but am ashamed to get in as I look now.   I know, I know, I should go anyway and the heck with what people think...but I'm just telling the awful truth.

We have a pool at our apartments and I almost bought a giant swimsuit from Omar the tentmaker.. Even then I couldn't do it.

Hi-

I weigh between 290 and 300 pounds on any given day.  We went to Six Flags here in Texas and I didn't really fit in the Superman ride.  They shoved my gut around and got the overhead safety bar to latch but my but was too big for the "seat" so I'm flung around this thing at top speeds of about 60 miles an hour with only the overhead safety bar holding me in.  It was very thrilling.  

Losing weight will enable me to ride that ride like a normal person next time and maybe I won't feel like I am about to plummet to my death with every turn.

That would be nice.  

I'd also like to be able to wear a pair of shorts without their riding up into my crotch when I walk.  And to wear short sleeve shirts and not have the tops of my arms appear even larger than they actually are.  I would like the skin above my elbow to be above my elbow instead of hanging so close to them. 

I miss simple things.

Wanting to take the steps 2 at a time, or going down just jump all 3.

With my back to the counter, jump and scoot my butt back and sit.

Be in any store and pick out a shirt, not try it on, buy it, go home and it fits perfectly - and looks nice.

Cartwheels.

Enjoy having my picture taken.

New or different "private" things with my husband, where weight is never a potential issue.

Taking jeans out of the dryer and not have to 'stretch them out' again to be comfortable after every wash/dry.

Touch my toes - and this has nothing to do with flexibility.

I'm sure I could think of more, but this is good for now. Made me want to cry listing these :D

I'm with you Scoutbob, I miss wearing shorts.  I don't remember the last time I wore a a pair and felt comfortable.  

Going on airplane and not wondering if the belt is going to fit, or if I'll be able to put the little tray down.  

I miss shopping at normal stores. 

I'm also looking forward to the day when I can look down and see my feet.  It will happen,  it's just gonna take a while .  

Scoutbob,

How nice to meet you.

I don't own shorts, but I would love to have some.  I'm so ashamed of my knees.....

I look like I have two knees.

kdh1221,

How nice to meet you.

I would add wearing actual jeans and not the stretchy jeans with elastic waist to my list.

peaceapple,

I was pleased to look down and see my toes the other day!!!  I went--OK!  Toes today, the rest of the foot is coming soon!!!

oo Texmom congrats on the toes!  That's got to feel great! 

Original Post by texmom52:

kdh1221,

How nice to meet you.

I would add wearing actual jeans and not the stretchy jeans with elastic waist to my list.

Nice to meet you too and your newly rediscovered toes  :)

I refused to ever buy elastic waist jeans. I did have 1 pair for a short time after my daughter was born, but the way my husband looked at them omg! However... I do have jeans that are labeled "stretch" and I don't care what anyone says it isn't the same haha!

yes i agree with you when i was younger i never had a wieght problem.  I got sick and take a lot of meds so I have gained a lot. but i miss all those things to.  We have a boat and i can not pull my wieght up my ex husband had to help me get in so vey embarrassing.  Part of the reason he is a ex is because of my wieght but I am over that I just want to take a walk around the block and not be in pain because i am to heavy that it hurts my legs.