Things I Don't Miss...

I can't say that there is really anything that I miss about being obese.  I don't miss...

Sitting in a theatre seat trying to suck my elbows in so that I'm not cramming the person beside me.  Waiting for the movie to begin dreading that someone would pick the seat beside me.  It's actually enjoyable to sit in these seats and actually have room to move around!

Hitching up my pants.  I saw a fairly chunky person hitching up their pants around the belt line the other day.  I used to do that a lot, now I don't ever need to do it because my hips are actually big enough to hold my pants from falling down.

Being hot and feeling sweaty all the time, even when everyone else was feeling cold.  Now I'm the one that's cold all the time - can't say I like that part so much, but it's a small price to pay, I guess.

Hating to see myself in the mirror or shop window.  I used to really dislike what I saw in the mirror, so I'd avoid mirrors.  I hated having my photo taken.  Now I don't mind so much.

Always having to take a shower, because laying down in the bathtub felt too claustrophobic and tight.  I still don't take a lot of baths, but when I do, it's nice to have lots of room to move my elbows.

Coughing all the time.  I still have a little cough, but I feel like I've gotten fresh, brand-new lungs.

Snoring -  actually SUE doesn't miss this - she tells me that I NEVER snore anymore!

Having to shop only at the big and tall store.  It is really liberating to be able to find clothes that fit in pretty much any trendy store.  I has been frustrating all these years to have to dress like a frump because the only clothes I could find were frumpy.  What is frustrating sometimes now is that stores sometimes don't have sizes that are small enough!  That's a bummer.

Feeling like I had to hide my weight and never talking about weight with anyone.  I used to be so embarrassed that when Sue, or others, would ask about my weight I'd come up with a lower number so I would feel so awkward.  (I wonder who I thought I was fooling).

Hating exercise of all kinds.  Now I enjoy it.  I actually feel bad when I miss my exercise for a day or two.

Feeling out of control.  Blaming everything and everyone for my weight gain - except me.  It is empowering to feel like I'm in control again and 'in charge' of my health.

I'm sure there's more, but there is sure a lot that I don't miss