Disney with the fatties.

After years of planning and saving we took the family to Disneyland.
In my usually fashion, I googled  and asked people thier opinions about EVERYTHING. I typed up a detailed listed literary of each ride we had to do each day of the park, we still missed a ton, even going for 4 days.
The only thing I could not find a lot of information on how Disneyland rides faired with overweight adults. I found a few blogs, only stating that the rides where pretty accessible.
But still, I was very nervous.
I've been to local theme parks before and summer carnivals and often publicly body shamed for my weight. Despite my outward confidence it's still something that bothers me.
I stressed up until we walked into the park, until the very first ride, the first test.
It was Indiana Jones, Mitch went without me because Gwenny was too young.
As it turns out, I honestly had nothing, zero to worry about. Not only where the rides incredibly accessible for the horizontally challenged, the staff were very helpful and discreet. All four days that we were there, not once did I feel judged or shamed about my weight on any ride.
I honestly just want to thank Disneyland, and all the staff. It made the difference in a great family vacation. And made every single of us, instant Disney fans. I can tell you, we will be back, more then a few times.
I think the small world ride summed up how I feel about my Disneyland experience. No matter what part of the world you come from, no matter your age, or size. All are welcome. Because it is a small world after all.
And the fatties money is just as good as the skinny folks 😂

Weight loss

Let's talk for a second about body image. While weight loss is great, it is not the end solution to any problems you have with your body. If you weren't okay with your weight at 200, you wont be happy with it at 100. Happiness does not come from how much you weight, it comes from inside, it comes from finding things about your body that you love. Sure, everyone feels more attractive after they loose weight, but is that really accepting or loving your body the way it is? I don't think so, you just changed it, you just changed the way you are to feel love, to feel sexier.
Let's try something else, let's try working on your self esteem issues, your body issues and not just acting like weight loss is the only answer to all your problems. What happens when you gain the weight back? Does your self worth go away? No, it really shouldn't.
On a side note, in those before and after pictures for weight loss. I always think they looked better before. You and your body know you like cake, so let your jiggle flag fly and cut another slice.
That is real positive body image .