Six months out and the  changes are amazing. So many, here’s my list:

1.       I  now feel like a regular old fat person

2.       I’m sometimes not the biggest person in the room

3.       I can shop at department stores

4.       I like the way I look in dresses and skirts

5.       I can move

6.       I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in

7.       No prescription meds

8.       I can cross my legs

9.       I can move my car seat forward and still be comfortable

10.   The seatbelt no longer strangles me

11.   I’m wearing a size 22/24 (never ever have I seen those numbers)

12.   I’m within 5 pounds of my lowest adult weight

13.   I have more confidence

14.   I have the courage to tackle some of my issues

15.   I can make it through an entire spin class

16.   I actually took a spin class

17.   I can flex my bicep and actually see some movement

18.   I fit into life

19.   Weight limits on furniture are passing thoughts instead of an anxiety causing obsession

20.   I can borrow clothes from my friends (first time ever)

21.   I know I will be successful and I can picture myself at my goal

22.   No seat belt extender needed on a plane

23.   My towels fit all the way around me

24.   I can see my collarbones

25.   I ran!

26.   My office chair no longer creaks nor drops a few inches when I sit in it

27.   No joint pain upon waking

28.   My friend asked me if I wanted to do a 5k with her

29.   I can wear clothes because I like them and not just because they fit

30.   I feel good!

There’s more but that’s all I can think of for now.