There are so many areas in my life which have caused me to hit "pause" because of my weight. And some of them are legitimate. For example, I'm not physically able to go skiing/snowboarding which meant I missed out on some awesome activities this winter. I'm not able to run which means I can't compete with my sister and friends in a "mud run".
But at some point, I started hitting pause on other areas too. It's like everything had to wait until I reached my goal weight. I didn't bother to look at boots for fall/spring because nothing short of a mop bucket would go around my calves. I wouldn't wear skirts, dresses, and defnitely never leggings. I didn't bother to get new glasses because that could be a weight loss reward (although I also really do love my glasses).
My weight started defining every single part of my life. However, I have been working on this. I found a store that sells boots for thick calves and I bought an awesome pair of grey boots. Right now, I wear them every day...typically with a skirt and leggings. Generally the only time now I wear pants is when I'm bumming around home in my PJs.
And I got my eyes checked (it's been 6 years!!). My new glasses are on the way! I may not like them as much as my current ones, but at least the coating won't be chipping off of them. Oh, and they won't be bird chewed like my current pair (don't underestimate the beak power of a Sun Conure).
No, I still can't snowboard but winter is almost over. I will be on a snowboard in 2017. And while my plantar fasciitis won't let me start running yet, I will be doing a 5K race in 2017 as a build up towards something cool like a Tough Mudder or Warrior Dash.
My weight does not need to define who I am or completely limit my health. No more PAUSE.