The first thing I saw was on the plane. The seats were by no means comfy but for the first time in my memory I did not endure the humiliation of requesting a seat belt extender. I was able to sit and buckle my seat belt like everyone else and I was able to sit comfortably enough and lower the seat back tray without having to pop half of me on top of it.
The next instance was far more meaningful to me. I was able to share with my daughter her first looping roller coaster. I am a thrill ride junky but have given them up since I have repeatedly endured the humiliation of not fitting into a roller coaster car. And then having to get up and leave after standing in line. This time, there wasn't a ride I didn't get to go one with the kiddos. That meant the world to me.
These are my before and after photos. I hope that the one in blue is just a mid-line photo and I can continue to lose esp now that I have had a renewed sense of purpose. I am not just losing for myself but I am losing for my family.
