Fat Woman With A Band

Fasten yer seatbelt

Photo by Potters4

Those words used to make me very uncomfortable. Not because I was scared of flying, but because I couldn’t do up my seat belt without a great deal of discomfort. A couple of times I flew without doing up the seat belt, and a couple of times I had to ask for an extender.

This time not only could I do the seat belt up easily, there was room to spare. I also had lots of room in the seat. Moreover, the tray table came down easily and there was plenty of room between me and it.

It was a glorious experience. One of the best non scale victories I’ve experienced so far. I’m looking forward to more.

The last time I lost a lot of weight (10 years ago), I remember being very happy when I fit into a particular pair of shorts. They were shorts from Mountain Equipment Co-op, light green, and used. They were my partner’s. I can still remember how pleased I was when I could button them up. I remember wearing them a lot.

I kept those shorts though I haven’t been able to wear them. I tried them on a few weeks ago and they fit a bit snugly, but they fit. I felt “almost there.” I’ve just tried them on again, and they fit perfectly. It’s the most curiously happy feeling – being happy in a pair of shorts that are probably 12 years old.

I then tried on all my shorts, and they all fit perfectly. Our weather hasn’t really been shorts weather yet, and today isn’t necessarily going to be either. I don’t care. I’ve got a pair on and I’m wearing them.

I know I still have a way to go to reach my goal, but at this point right now, I feel good. I feel accomplished.

Photo by Nick Kocharhook

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Yeah me!

Clover

Photo by Chu (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chu11/)

I may not be the energizer bunny. I do, however, have a lot more energy. I notice that I can walk longer before I feel tired, and even longer before I feel tired enough to rest. Also, my recovery time is decreased, and I can keep going a bit longer. As with the weight loss, I have a long way to go improving my physical stamina, and I’m pleased that I can feel the progress.

I’ve also signed up with a personal trainer to work two days a week beginning July 6. I feel that as my weight loss slows down strictly through eating less, I’ll have to increase my activity level to ensure my weight loss continues.

In the last week on two occasions I didn’t get to eating lunch. I got busy doing stuff, and didn’t work a meal break into my plan. I didn’t feel hungry, which was unusual, but my energy didn’t seem to wane either. It’s not a good thing to miss eating, I know, and that’s definitely not something I want to do frequently. I’m glad I could deal with it appropriately, as I didn’t overindulge at dinner time, just ate the right amount.

June seems to be a month full of eating challenges. Lots of birthdays, lots of special occasion gatherings, and happily a bit of travel. I feel equipped to get through it, and I’m not going to be hard on myself. I want to enjoy the social experiences, and not worry about the effect on my weight loss goals. I’ll happily indulge by tasting even those foods usually not on diet menus, e.g., birthday cake.

I’m coming up to my six month anniversary with the band, I feel in a good spot, and I’m feeling my goal is achievable.