Let's not lie to ourselves here: there's a LOT of stuff that we keep ourselves from doing, or just can't do, because of our weight. This is particularly true for us of the 300lb+ persuasion, but once you're a bit too big for big chunks of society, that dread and restriction settles in, right?

I'm as optimistic and compassionate as the next person, and I want to have a "you can do anything!" attitude, but... goddamn, is it difficult to do activities that involve walking around all day every day, or to do certain things like riding roller coasters, flying on planes, riding in basically any sort of public transportation like shuttles or cabs, navigate through small stores like gift shops, or fit into literally any of the clothes sold at said shops.

The thing is that I actually love traveling, and I rarely do it. I'm terrified of flying because of my weight and had a panic attack last time I was on a plane (fun!), and I don't visit the places I really want to go because I either know that it would hurt too much to experience it, or I wouldn't be able to experience it at all because of my weight. I love roller coasters! I like sight seeing! I enjoy hiking! I also like working toward little personal prizes and goals.

I'm not sure at what weight I would consider these doable, I don't think? But these all rely on me being A) strong enough to spend all day walking around, B) able to travel to them without significant hardship, and C) being in a small enough size that I can take advantage of all the activities I want to do while I'm there.

Weight-Loss Wishlist, Vacation Edition

  • Visit my dad in Vegas at least one more time before he moves back to the east coast. I want to go to old Vegas. I can't remember what it's called, but it's where a lot of the impersonators hang out, and they have a cool ziplining thing I want to go on.
  • Six Flags on Gay Day in September. We have a local Six Flags, so traveling isn't an issue, but what's the point if I can't fit in the roller coasters and feel comfortable wearing a bathing suit in public at the water park?
  • Disney! I want to go to Disney so bad. I have a lack of funds right now, obviously, but I also can't fit on any of the rides and I would just bake and die trying to walk around a theme park all day. I really want to go to the Star Wars attractions.
  • Harry Potter World. #ravenclawpride
  • Grand Canyon. Who doesn't want to go to the Grand Canyon.
  • At least one Supernatural convention. The big problem with this is just the money, but if I get to go, I'd like to go in cosplay as Dean Winchester. I'm not brave enough to do that if I'm significantly overweight.
  • New York City. I'd go to NYC fat, but I would really, really like to watch a Broadway show without feeling like the seats are trying to get the last bit of toothpaste out of me.