I have always worked and now I am retired so I want to travel and be a tourist or take a trip with a group of people somewhere in the usa. with so much violence going on I think a group would be safer in most cases rather than just the two of us. we boat, fish, play bingo, visit casinos and took a road trip thru the rocky mountains last september and would go again. I would like zumba class or water aerobics this summer so I am thinking of several things to do that I have not done enough of recently. we need to make a bucket list of sorts.

The rides sound so good. It's been a long time for me too. I can't wait to get my sexy back.

I'm 8 months post-op and 1 pound from goal (have lost 84 pounds).

My life now is so different than a year ago that it's astonishing. Despite my talents and accomplishments, a year ago I had become nearly agoraphobic, hiding out from life. I moved very little (1,000 steps/day). I was just a big fat mess!

Today, I hide out from nothing. I feel good, I look good and, doggone it, people like me!

Originally Posted by Redd

The rides sound so good. It's been a long time for me too. I can't wait to get my sexy back.

That's what I'm talking about......we will get there

Originally Posted by karen 5

I have always worked and now I am retired so I want to travel and be a tourist or take a trip with a group of people somewhere in the usa. with so much violence going on I think a group would be safer in most cases rather than just the two of us. we boat, fish, play bingo, visit casinos and took a road trip thru the rocky mountains last september and would go again. I would like zumba class or water aerobics this summer so I am thinking of several things to do that I have not done enough of recently. we need to make a bucket list of sorts.

Sounds like a whole new world is opening up.....have fun I know I can't wait to get started.

Originally Posted by Ann2

I'm 8 months post-op and 1 pound from goal (have lost 84 pounds).

My life now is so different than a year ago that it's astonishing. Despite my talents and accomplishments, a year ago I had become nearly agoraphobic, hiding out from life. I moved very little (1,000 steps/day). I was just a big fat mess!

Today, I hide out from nothing. I feel good, I look good and, doggone it, people like me!

This is what I want for myself....I know what you mean, I am lazy and a big fat mess......I don't have the energy to be anything else right now.....but as I can see from all the posts, it doesn't have to be this way.....so happy for you to get your life back. We all have something to offer this world. ENJOY every second!!

Some of the things on my sleeve bucket list are:
1) have someone take a pic of me and post it social media without having me approve it
2) ziplining/amusment parks rides
3) have my actual weight match my driver license weight
4) be able to wear my suede knee high heel boots
5) tie my shoes without holding my breath
I have a whole list but these are just a few......

Some of my goals that have been met; I no longer fear booths. - Going into a new restaurant with coworkers would make me so nervous that sometimes I wouldn't go. What if they don't have tables..? Shopping in a regular store. I just hit size 16, this size is easily bought in most stores ( as long as your not going into a store made for this people, although not all sizes are the same.

Now I want to get on a rollercoaster. I went to Knott's three months ago and couldn't fit yet (after waiting over two hours for the ride, very disappointing). I may have been able to squeeze in at the time but was afraid of what that might do to my healing tummy.

1. Having normal blood pressure and kicking the anti-hypertensive meds to the curb.
2. Getting on amusement park rides with my daughter. not being able to ride with her and seeing her dissapointment broke my heart.
3. Being able to wear a size L.
4. WEIGHING LESS THAN A PRO NFL PLAYER!
5. Going Zip-Lining.
Goals that i've met
1. Wearing clothes that are at the back of my closet! Those darned clothes are actuall BACK IN STYLE! Lol!
2. Having my daughter say that i'm doing a good job and she's proud of me. THIS IS THE BEST ONE!

I am just getting starting with my weight loss journey, my goal is to lose 150Lbs. I too have a fabulous closet full of stylish high heels that I can not wait to be able to wear again. I also cant wait to wear a tight pair of jeans with all the bling on the pockets. I'm looking forward to riding on the back of a motorcycle without worrying that I am to heavy for the driving to ride safely. I am a cancer survivor and I hope the weight loss with not only lower my chances of secondary breast cancer but that the threat of diabetes will be no more.

Last year I did not go to the beach or use my kayak... Not. One. Time! After losing 98 lbs, I have already been in a bathing suit at a very busy indoor water park and I am looking forward to getting my kayak back out in the water! I'm looking forward to being an active participant in my kids activities instead of just a bystander!

I want to ride a bike, cross my legs, chase my kids, ride amusement park rides....oh the possibilities are endless!!

Originally Posted by PITSTOP

Some of the things on my sleeve bucket list are:
1) have someone take a pic of me and post it social media without having me approve it
2) ziplining/amusment parks rides
3) have my actual weight match my driver license weight
4) be able to wear my suede knee high heel boots
5) tie my shoes without holding my breath
I have a whole list but these are just a few......

You got me thinking about making a bigger list.

Originally Posted by bernhern75

I want to ride a bike, cross my legs, chase my kids, ride amusement park rides....oh the possibilities are endless!!

LOL...everytime I read a post I think of other things I want to do..... You will be doing these things in no time.

Originally Posted by bernhern75

I want to ride a bike, cross my legs, chase my kids, ride amusement park rides....oh the possibilities are endless!!

The possibilities are endless.....I can't wait to get this journey started. Good luck to you!!

Here's a copy of one of my blog entries from August 2014 on this very subject...Enjoy...

Hey gang,

I have taken a few moments to list out my rewards I plan on giving myself at various stages of my weight loss transformation.

274 – Updated After/Current pic
261 – Incorporate swimming into workout routine
258 – Get a new bowling ball
249 – New Monitor for Den
240 – Resume Black Belt training in Choi Kwan Do (a variance of Tae Kwan Do)
237 – Add three Jerry Garcia ties to the collection
234 – Adult Swimming lessons
229 – Golf lessons
219 – Get a bike for Triathlons
214 – Train in Cross Fit
212 – SUPERSEAL (1500M Swim, 40k Bike, 10K Run)
210 – Go horseback riding
209 – Take a tandem Jump out of a perfectly good airplane, updated pic
204 – SUPERFROG (Half Ironman to sponsor Navy SEAL- Naval Special Warfare families)
202 – ePublish book on historical fiction
200 – Suit up!
199 – Renew wedding vows on Maui, update pic

Skin surgeries will happen as needed, no sense trying to force them in to a specific weight.

So, what does your list look like?

I see so many things on our bucket list that others take for granted but mean so much to those of us who have been held prisoner of our own bodies.....praying and wishing all good things to all of us who have decided to take control of our lives again or for the first time.