Here is my checklist of goals I want to achieve after I have WLS...When I have completed that goal I will put *DONE* and the date accomplished beside it...
Weigh under 300 lbs: *DONE* 8/13/04
Meet 10% WL Requirement (280lbs): *DONE* 9/20/04
Weigh under 275 lbs: *DONE* 10/14/04 ~Weighed 274~
Weigh 218 lbs w/ BMI of 39.9 - Severely Obese: *DONE* March 2005 ~Weighed 215~
Weigh under 200 lbs - Just "Obese": *DONE* June 2005 ~Weighed 198~
Join the Century Club at 169 lbs, BMI 29.4 - Only "Overweight": *DONE* May 2006
Weigh 145 lbs w/ BMI of 26.5 (Goal #1):
Weigh 136 lbs w/ BMI of 24.9 - "Normal" (Goal #2):
Fit into a size 26/28 (3X): *DONE* 8/13/04
Fit into a size 22/24 (2X): *DONE* 9/20/04
Fit into a size 18/20 (1X): *DONE* March 2005
Fit into a size 14/16: *DONE* June 2005
Fit into a size 12 or Large top: *DONE* August 2006
Fit into a size 9/10 or M/L top (Final Goal):
- Stay true to myself, my family, and my friends and not become self-centered: *DONE* I've lost friends though because I changed on the outside, not the inside.
- Accept the fact that I'll never be perfect: *DONE* I know that I'll always have imperfections regardless of being smaller.
- To not be discrimnated for a job because of my size:
- Work a FT or PT job. I just want to be able to stand on my feet for 8 HOURS A DAY!:
- Go shopping in any store I want and finding something that will fit me: *DONE* I love shopping!
- To be able to cross my legs and not have to hold on to my foot: *DONE* FINALLY!
- Going out in public and not feel like all eyes are on me because I am the biggest one: *DONE* I feel like I can blend in now.
- Have the enegery to join/start a band. I wanna rock out on stage!:
- The width of my feet going down so I can buy some shoes that will actually last for awhile: *DONE* I am such a shoe whore now.
- Having my confidence and self-esteem back: *DONE* It feels nice to know that I really am as pretty as people say.
- To flirt successfully: *DONE* Guys are finally taking interest in me.
- Not having to hear "You have such a pretty face, if you would just lose some weight you would be a knockout.": *DONE* Everyone says I'm too skinny now.
- Spending so much time in the mall shopping because I have a bigger selection to choose from when I go shopping: *DONE* Shopping takes FOREVER now cause I never know what size I am.
- Having the energy to work out: *DONE* YES!
- Get asked to dance by a cute guy:
- To be able to stand the whole time at a concert with with only mild foot and back discomfort: *DONE* Oh yeah! I've done this several times over now!
- Walk up a flight of stairs without going into cardiac arrest: *DONE* I can do AT LEAST two now when before I was crawling up ONE! AWESOME!
- Sitting in a seat at the movie theatre or Pepsi Arena and not feel like I am overflowing into the other seat or the aisle: *DONE* I have plenty of room now.
- Go rollerblading or running:
- Not dress like a bum all the time, because hopefully I'll have nicer, more stylish clothes to wear: *DONE* I actually try to make myself look presentable everyday now if I go out. I do my makeup and wear a fasionable outfit. You never know who you will meet!
- Be able to shop at Victoria's Secret for my bras and undies: *DONE* Yup, the only thing is they are so expensive! LMAO
- Have my Dad pick me up like his little girl:
- Get into pilates/yoga and actually be able to bend and still breathe okay: *DONE* I can do it now.
- Never shop at a plus size store again: *DONE* Everything is way too big now.
- Wear cute femmy shoes with thin heals and be able to fasten the strap: *DONE* OMG, I love femme shoes!
- Wear an ankle bracelet: *DONE* No more cankles.
- To be able to bend and tie my shoes without holding my breath: *DONE* I always tie and untie my shoes now instead of just slipping them on and off.
- Wear thigh highs without them rolling down to my ankles:
- Wear capri pants without looking like a tree stump: *DONE* Capri's look great when worn with the right shoes!
- Wear a thong and actually be able to see the damn thing: *DONE* My thong collection is immacutlate now, teehee!
- Love and accept it when someone says, "Wow! You look great!": *DONE* Hooray!
- Get a Tummy Tuck:
- Have a Breast Augmentation/Reduction (Something!):
- Get into weight lifting: *DONE* I love the gym, but I need my own set of home weights.
- Take a seat in any chair I wish and not worry if I will fit or if it will hold me: *DONE* No more worrying!
- Go hiking or biking and not get winded: *DONE* Thank God, it's actually enjoyable now!
- Wear knee high boots (the kind that zip up) with a cute miniskirt and halter top and feel good about myself in that outfit: *DONE* I've done half of it. My arms are too icky for halter tops without a shrug.
- Use a regular towel instead of a beach towel to dry off after a shower, I want it to fit all the way around!: *DONE* NO MORE BEACH TOWELS!
- Go on rollarcoasters and have my butt fit in the seat and the bar go down over my belly:
- Fit into the Swing Ride at The Great Escape:
- Go to a rave or club and dance all night like I used to: *DONE* Yup, yup, even in heels!
- Sit in guys laps without feeling like I am going to crush them: *DONE* Does my mom's lap count? LMAO
- Take belly dancing lessons without feeling like a fool:
- Go for a jog and actually jog the whole time - no walking!:
- Get something tattooed (back, shoulder, hand...no idea yet) or pierced: *DONE* I've gotten pierced AND tattooed!
- To not be jealous of my mom and her hoveround scooter (sad right? haha): *DONE* I'm Free of Jealously!
- Be able to look in the mirror and like what I see: *DONE* I love what I see now, esp. when I'm dressed. :D
- Have energy to do outdoor activities that I miss so much: *DONE* YES!
- Try on a pair of my Dad's size 36 jeans and have them fit: *DONE* I've stolen all his jeans. Mwuhahaha!
- Get professional pictures taken:
- Get a group of friends to play paintball:
- To finally see my collarbones: *DONE* They are beautiful.
- To not have to turn sideways when going through a turnstyle: *DONE* Nope, no more!
- Finally ditch my size 11 jewelery: *DONE* Kind of sad. I have awesome rings that no longer stay put!
- Looking halfway decent in a bathing suit: *DONE* Besides my huge scar, I look great in a bathing suit.
- To stop thinking so pessimistically when someone of the oppisite sex approaches me for a change. I refuse to be the "She's All That" girl!: *DONE* I've been going on dates!
- Jump on a trampoline:
- Try out for a lead role in a play:
- Finally tell off all those people in my past who have put me down about my looks (Yeah, what now huh?): *DONE* I snobbed those bitches off! HAHA!
- Run a 10 minute mile:
Last Updated: August 14th, 2006
