Dave is our good natured moderator. He might have a few fine points here that he would not agree with. :loll:

1. To stop comparing my body to anyone else's, because I'll know I've reached my personal best.
2. To get up gracefully from

3.To never set foot in plus size stores again.
4. No more dirty looks from peo
ple in restaurants, whether I'm eating a salad OR some dessert.
5. For my thighs not to rub together.
6. For people I haven't seen in a while to be shocked, if they even recognize me at all!
7. To wear cute matching underwear sets!
8. To be able to cross my legs...
9. .... and for it to be comfortable!
10. To paint my toenails without assistance.
11. To be able to wrap a towel alllllll the way around myself!
12. To sit on my fiance's lap and not smush him.
13. To be carried across the threshold when I get married- and have my husband still be alive for the honeymoon!
14, ...... to have a FUN honrymoon!! (hehe)... and be able to wear cute bathing suits on the beach!
15. To be able to LOVE clothes shopping.
16. To be able to spend all day at an amusement park and not be tired.
17. To be able to go to an amusement park and FIT onto all the rides!
18. To show my tummy and have a pierced belly button, while I'm still young enough for it to be cool!
19. To have a stuffed full closet and dresser of cute things that all fit.
20. For nothing on my body to jiggle of its own will!!!
21. To be a PERSON on the beach, instead of a beached whale!
22. To be given the same chances and opportunities as everyone else.
23. To be an outdoorswoman, and enjoy all my favorite activities!
24. To look on the outside how I feel on the inside.
25. For my future husband to be super proud to show me off.
26. To have more energy, and to sleep better at night!
27. To know that I have the willpower and guts to do the hardest thing I've ever had to do- lose all that weight.
28. To swim in a public pool without scaring small children.
29. To wear a clothing size that contains neither double digits nor X's.
30. To look irresistable adorable in pajamas.
31. To look irresistably adorable in everything!
32. To take luxurious baths... with all of me underwater!
33.To go horseback riding without always feeling so sorry for the horse.
34. To go to parties and other social functions without being ignored because I'm the fat one.
35. For that matter, having the chance to be skinny and "popular" and seek out unpopular, perhaps FAT individuals and include them in whatever group I'm in.
36. So no part of my body can be nicknamed for food (ham thighs, tummy ROLLS!!)
37. To not see that look on peoples faces when they talk to me- that look like they are so embarrassed that I'm talking to them.
38. To be able to take one of the "After" pictures where I hold out my old jeans and it looks like another person could fit in there with me!
39. To know I was stronger than Fat, and that I WON!
40. To wear a strapless, backless anything.
41. To have that "little black dress"
42. To buy sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie for my honeymoon.
43. To wear normal bras again (they're too tight right now).
44. To not always worry about sucking in my tummy so it isn't sticking out so far.
45. So that "LOSE WEIGHT" will never have to be one of my new years resolutions again.
46. To walk up a flight of stairs with no shortness of breath.
47. To just feel pretty, and dainty, and feminine and small, for the first time in my life.
48. To go parasailing, bungee jumping, or skydiving!
49. To wear a wetsuit and take surfing lessons and scuba diving.
50. To really live my life to the fullest.

These are all very good. Of course, a few don't apply to us guys, and you know I can't just stop there, Dear Editor. :loll:

"42. To buy sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie for my honeymoon."
This had never been a problem for me.

"43. To wear normal bras again (they're too tight right now)."
Again, never been a problem. I guess I am just lucky.

"47. To just feel pretty, and dainty, and feminine and small, for the first time in my life.
I feel pretty, oh so pretty.....No, not a goal of mine.

"50. To really live my life to the fullest."
A reason and goal for all of us to work towards.

This new forum has been developed to give those of use who are working at losing 100 or more pounds a place to come and share with others who understand. I know that losing weight is a challenge for everyone, whether you are 10 or 100+ pounds overweight. The same principals apply no matter how many pounds you need to drop.

Being 100 or more pounds overweight does present a unique set of challenges, though. We have a long road ahead of us. We are living with different circumstances that have been caused by or are causing us to be this size. We are loving, caring, intelligent human beings, but many times people don't see those qualities in us.

Our goal with this forum is to provide a safe and informative place where we can come to share our personal struggles with others who will undersand. We can also come here to be informed of issues that are relevant to our needs.

I hope everyone on Grace Today Dieters will come to The Century Club and share your insights and be inspired, with God's help and strength, to press on.

:god:

Well, Dave, no one has ever denied that you always bring a smile to our face.

It is a long haul ahead, but if Jesus is first in our life, and if we retain a good humorous nature, and lean on one other through it all, WE HAVE ARRIVED!

Dave suggested this forum and I thank him for being attentive to our trends.

I read the list again, and realized I had missed a few:

"7. To wear cute matching underwear sets!"
I love matching underwear. My underwear has to be in the same color family as the rest of my clothes, or I am just not happy. For example, today my boxers have a burgandy circular pattern, so I have on a solid burgandy shirt and tan slacks. :)

"10. To paint my toenails without assistance."
This is a real problem for me. My dear wife Fayrda just refuses to help with this. :)

And of course, my most important motivation:
"18. To show my tummy and have a pierced belly button, while I'm still young enough for it to be cool!"
I just can not wait to be able to do that! :loll:

Geez, I don't know what my criteria is for moderators around here. :muha:

NEW! 100 reasons to lose 100 pounds!

To feel good about ourselves.
To have GREAT sex! :)
So we won't think people are laughing or talking about us.
To buy clothes in a normal store and actually get clothes with some style to them that fit correctly.
To have more energy!
To be able to tie your shoes/paint toenails.
To be able to sit on a floor and get up gracefully.
To wear a bathing suit.
To cross your legs or sit Indian style.
To fit into an airline/theatre/bus/whatever seat without spilling over and without having to see "that look" from the person who has to sit beside you.
So our ankles won't swell.
To fit into a booth at any restaurant.
To not need an extension to a seat belt on an airplane and to have the tray table not balance on our bellies.
To not worry about being decapitated in our cars with our seat belts on if we should be in an accident.
To not turn beet red after moderate exertion.
To be able to pick something up off the floor.
Panty Hose that fit!
To go to an amusement park and ride the rides.
To be able to sit in any chair without worry of breakage.
To not have to apologize when caught in a narrow aisle and have someone need to get by.
To go dancing, sky diving, bungee jumping....
To be able to go horseback riding or ride a bike.
To not worry about rashes and sweating.
To not have to listen to "caring" people ask why you don't diet or worse still... "gee youhave such a pretty face".
To not worry about spilling food, sauces or gravy down the front of your blouse/dress/shirt when eating.
To not have to think up some excuse for not doing something because you know your weight will impede you.
To not have your belly hit the steering wheel and to be able to fit comfortably in the driver's seat.
To have a bra fit comfortably and to be able to buy underwear at Victoria's Secret rather than at "Tubby the Underwear Guy".
To not have to worry about the weight limit of step stools, ladders, motorcycle, exercise equipment, etc.
To not get stuck in a turn style.
To not wake up feeling achy in the back..or to have ache free legs and feet.
So the bathroom scale won't creak and groan when you step on it.
To be able to leave the tablecloth on the table at a restaurant instead of dragging it with you when you get up.
So you won't look the other way when you see yourself in a monitor where they have security cameras.
To never be embarrassed about your size.
To not count tying shoes as daily exercise.
To not have to wait for the handicap stall when there are plenty of other stalls available.
To not be more out of shape than seniors.
To not break toilet seat when leaning to one side.
To be able to put on wedding rings again.
To try to make a double chin and fail!
Buy clothing bargains to fit the next year ... and they do!
Not to have to worry about plastic zippers or having your pants bust open.
Normal waistbands rather than elastic!
To wear knee socks correctly instead of worn like slouches!
To look good in a tee shirt!
To try on slacks or jeans and have the pant leg actually fit over leg!
To be able to get close to sink and not come away with a wet belly!
To get out of a stuffed chair GRACEFULLY and not look down to see if the chair has come up with you!
To not worry if the hairdresser's smock will fit!
To not be self-conscious about eating in front of others!
To not be afraid to ask which hairstyle suits your face.
To not have people checking you out after looking in your grocery cart.
To not feel (and look) like a sausage in stirrup pants.
To have your friends NOT be embarrassed to be seen with you.
To get promotions/hired or close that sale.
Pants that stay up because your waist is smaller than your butt!
No more boobs! (this is for the guys!)
Wearing shorts or tank tops without fear of arrest or grossing out others!
To not have the fear of being rejected.
To successfully flirt!
To not worry about how to get in and out of the back seat in a two door car!
One size fits all and it fits you!
To have a lap.
To not have the car you are ride in slant in your direction.
To be able to use toilet paper as it was meant to be used and not to have to invent ways to "get the job done".
To not have to watch TV news reports on fat people in hopes that you haven't been caught on camera!
To be able to get between cars in a parking lot without wiping the dust off with your belly and your butt.
No more heat rashes and chafing in the upper thighs.
So that the cloth in the thigh area doesn't wear away long before the rest of the slacks do!
To meet a friend online and not be horrified to have to send a picture of yourself.
To not take fat references and fat jokes personally.
To know you can go anywhere because wherever you sit you CAN be comfortable and look at ease.
To shop at the mall and not have your back ache from lugging your huge butt and stomach around!
To be able to stand still, carrying nothing and still look poised.
To be able to cross your arms across your chest without them resting on your stomach!
To have your feet get smaller.
Using your mouth to taste and chew food rather than as just a route to get the food from your lips to your stomach.
Blood pressure returns to normal.
To avoid other health complications from being overweight.
To be able to borrow a co-worker's jacket for an important meeting.
To meet someone for the first time and their eyes don't pop out of their head with amazement...because they never knew you're fat!
To see your reflection in a mirror or store window without turning away!
To wear a watch with a regular length watch band.
To look in the mirror when getting your hair cut without thinking you have the biggest face in the world.
To not mind getting your picture taken.
To not avoid going to the doctor because you have to get "weighed" in.
To wake up each morning feeling energized and ready to go.
To not even worry about squeezing into small spaces.
To not have to enter an elevator and check the weight limit.
To look in your closet and have problems deciding which stylish outfit to work since you have so many that look good and fit well.
To not have to lie perfectly still in bed at night for fear of breaking the bed!
To buy tie shoes instead of slip ons!
To be able to walk any distance without looking for a bench to sit on.
To look forward to shopping and just trying on clothes!
To be able to drive by any fast food place without salivating!
To be able to shop at the same store for food instead of having to remember where you shopped last night for the junk food so you can avoid that store for a few days!
To not feel lower than low when an innocent child remarks about your size!
To not constantly be thinking of where your next morsel of food is coming from.
And the 100th reason to lose 100 pounds.....
I'M WORTH IT!

-- Author Of List Unknown

Excellent new list! Not too many that don't apply to me. That painting of the toenails one is still there, and Fayrda still refuses to do mine. :)

I'll read it carefully and maybe comment on a few later. :loll:

Don't make me wait for the release of the movie. :)

OK, found one that does not apply to me:

"Panty Hose that fit!"

Actually, I have to wear compression socks because of the circulation problems in my left leg. A funny story - Shortly after my first blood clot in April 1997, the vascular specialist said I should wear compression sock that go up over the knee, a stocking basically. The surgical supply store only had long black compression stockings with a lace top, and had to special-order plain ones for me. I said "Oh, I'll take the lace top stockings. Where can I find a pair of size 13 EEE black stilettos to match?" :loll: Fortunately, I only have to wear the compression socks up to the knee now.

This one applies:

"No more boobs! (this is for the guys!)"

I'm looking forward to that. :)

One that is a true incentive for me:

"To go to an amusement park and ride the rides."

I love amusement parks and roller coasters. At my highest weight I could not fit in very much. I fit in most rides now, but the walking still bothers me. One of my goals, and Fayrda has agreed, is to go to Cedar Point next year.

Again, these are all really great. Of course, there are still some that don't apply to us guys, but we'll leave them alone......for now, anyway. :loll:

Had you taken Dick with you shopping the manager would have pulled up from the stock room a pair in hot pink regarding number 1.

Number 2, I have no idea what you are talking about. Not only was I blonde, but flat chested.

Number 3, although we will not ride the rides with you, Cedar point is pivotal and we will meet you close by for a day of fellowship.

Getting together with you and Dick would be wonderful! As we finalize plans, I will let you know. Maybe we could plan on tent-camping on your property. Would you shoot us for trespasiing? :loll: We would just need a source for electricity for our CPAPs. We'll talk more about this early next year. What a vacation that would be for us - celebrating health and friendship.

I think we have discussed some type of face-to-face gathering for those on this board. Maybe we could seriously think about doing that someday. I would love to meet everyone in person. :)

This is a good board with good people. I do not do travel well, but Cedar Point is about an hour and a half away. I have proven that I can handle that because my Dad was in that area towards the end and I know that route. Moira came all the way from Denmark to meet with me and we took her there for what she says was the most relaxing vacation of her life.
If it were a matter of people coming to Ohio, I know I could work through the issues. Bev (from Britain) has offered a number of times in her travel to the US to meet up with me and it is just to overwhelming for me to accommodate out of state travel. I am not only shy, but reluctant to be in a car at high speeds for over an hour. :) Looking forward to updates though from you and your marvelous family.

Thanks for reasons

and because of someone quip above

remember some men would love to bend down and tie their shoelaces.

for me it might be to put on winter boots without weaving and swaying back and forth so much !!!!! Reality check here.

God bless.

Already wrote an email for the 2 lists and really want them sent to my home computer.

Thanks again.

My biggest reason to lose weight is so that my back doesn't hurt anymore.........and to stay healthy therefore avoiding anything to do with doctors, hospitals, nurses, and needles.....all of which I hate...........

Of course one of my reasons is to be able to get my colostomy reversed but that is a double edge sword because then that would make me come into contact with all of the above named objects so in all honesty even with 100 pound weight loss I am not making any guarantees about the reversal surgery !!!!!!! :huh:

On the more humorous note, I would like to own more than one pair of jeans.......

I would like to not have to worry about what chair I sit in and if it is going to hold me up........

I really would like to do a roller coaster again, but I am not sure I am allowed after having brain surgery.......but I can always wish.......

I don't think this was on there but how many of you can relate to this...
(skinny girl walks in) "it is soooo cold in here!"
(you think) "Huh? I am finally comfortable!"
They just turned the air on in the office and I think it feels nice (It is like 80 degrees and sunny outside and I am sitting right at a floor to ceiling window) coworker walks in with long sleeve bulky sweater and acts like the artic winds are blowin'. It will be nice to not have extra insulation so I can act all girly and complain about being cold too!...aw shucks...I think they turned the air back off lol!
Wendy