I can walk up and down stairs without having to hold on to my hubby for a cane or walker.
I can almost run up and down stairs
I can carry loads up and down stairs without extreme fear of falling.
I can see the numbers on the scales if I pull in my belly far enough
I can hook the seatbelt in any vehicle
I can fit in restaurant booths and theatre seats
I can cross my legs
I can be on my feet for hours rather than 5 minutes
I can wear an x-large, and sometimes even large shirts....compared to size 3x - 4x from 2 years ago.
I can lie on my stomach to sunbathe
I can eat without reflux pain MOST of the time now...and WAY less...as in almost no IBS now.
I can get on my knees to wash a floor
I can squat and get back up without pain
I can wear a swimsuit
I can work in a job that requires physical activity
I can hold my cat on my lap now because I have a lap
I can lie on my back for more and more extended periods of time and still be able to breathe