Misa's Place: Reasons

I found an old list of reasons why I want to lose weight. I pruned it down, got rid of some duplicates, etc. Want to see the list? Of course you do!

To be more attractive to my husband

To prove to myself that I can do it

To prove to others that I can do it

To be able to cross my legs "lady-style" (girls, you know what I mean...)

So that I don't "spill over" into another seat on the bus

So that I have more energy

So that my back hurts less

So that I don't feel out of breath just from walking

So I feel better about myself

So that I don't worry about squishing my husband if I sit on him

To look better in pictures

To be able to find thigh-high boots that fit

To be able to fit in clothing I like that's not available in my current size

So that I don't have a heart attack at a young age

So that I have more energy to take Murray (my dog) on more/longer walks

So I can walk up stairs without getting winded

To look better when I go for job interviews

To not feel that the whispering of others is about my weight

To never think that I am am a "fat cow"!

So that others don't call me a "fat cow"

So that I can breathe easier at night

To prove others wrong about me

TO help regulate my hormone levels

To be able to walk into most clothing stores and find something that fits and buy it - not because it is the only thing that fit but because I really like it

To be able to say to others "I know what you are going through" when they feel bad about themselves because of their weight.. and to be able to say "I was able to do something about it. If I can do it, so can you!"

To be able to wear a form fitting dress and look good in it

To not be heavier than my mother (because nobody wants to be heavier than their parents!)

To be happy with the way I look

To look good in shorts

To look good in a swimsuit

So that I can comfortable fit into booths

So that I don't have to worry about ending up in a wheelchair because of my weight

So that I can get my belly button pierced

So that a mother can't point to me and say to her daughter "You don't want to end up like that"

So that I can find sewing patterns in my size

So I can feel that I am worth something

So that I can knit something for myself to wear without having to buy a ton of yarn

So that I can be more flexible

So that I can stop feeling overheated all of the time

So that I can completely wrap myself in a towel

So that I can feel my hip bones

So that I can comfortably wrap my arms around my legs

So that I can prove to myself that I do, in fact, have a collarbone somewhere under all that fat

So that there is less surface area to shave

So I can see my feet without bending forward

So that my breasts are larger than my stomach

So I can put more water in my bath

So that I fit in the tub comfortably

So my grandmother doesn't keep offering me diet books

So that I'm not afraid of full-length mirrors

So that I can sew something for myself without buying a ton of fabric

So that I feel attractive

So that I feel sexy

So that my feet hurt less

Because I'm tired of my thighs "rubbing out" in my pants

So that I can run a mile without stopping

So that my legs don't rub together and get irritated

So that I can wear shorts without feeling embarrassed

So that I can go on hikes

So that walking to the store doesn't make me feel dread (oh no! a hill!)

So that I fit better in public restroom stalls

So that my husband will be (even more? I hope!) proud to say "That's my wife!"

To have better sex

To have more sex!

So that I'm not ashamed of getting my picture taken

So that I won't dread trying on clothing when shopping

To not be embarrassed about discussing clothing sizes

Because plus-size clothing costs more

Because 95% of plus-size clothing looks awful

So I can curl up on a chair and sit with my knees to my chest

So that one-size-fits-all is finally one-size-fits-Misa, too.

So that my knees don't give out

So that I never have to worry about whether a seatbelt fits or not

So that I can go to a buffet without people giving me "the look"

To see the surprise on people's faces who don't see me very often

To feel less awkward

So that if I'm late for the bus, I can run to catch it without worrying whether I'm going to still be able to breathe afterward or not being able to catch up because I can't breathe

So that I feel less frumpy

So that I can fit into my nice leather coat again

... and maybe even have it be loose!

So my ankles don't swell so much

So that my face loses the double-chin

So that I can feel more feminine

So that I can buy cute panties without feeling that I'm too fat to wear them

So that I can stop worrying that I'm killing myself

So that my husband doesn't worry that I'll die "young"

So that necklaces and bracelets fit

So that if I spill, it won't get on my shirt (on my stomach) as much

So that I don't become diabetic

Because I feel too old for my age

Because I've always felt too old for my age

Because I want to learn to deal with my emotions in ways other than eating them

To get rid of my "tummy roll"

To be able to see my "girl parts" without lifting my tummy

So that it is easier to breathe

So that my chest doesn't feel weighted down all of the time

To help my depression

So I won't fear somebody asking me if I would for for a walk (or a run!) with them

To find my lap

To be able to feel really physically close to my husband (my tummy kind of blocks the way)

To fit in places that are a "tight squeeze"

Because I'm worth it

Because I know that somewhere under all this fat is cute girl and I'd really like to find her and get to know her!

What this list says to me (aside from the fact that I have issues) is that there really are a lot of things that people who are fat have to deal with that thin people don't even think about and take for granted.

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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

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