NSVs anyone??

coolraul07

Just has one a few minutes ago. I work a sedentary desk job in a skyscraper, but am only onsite 2 days/week. I stopped taking elevators 4 months ago and try to traverse a minimum of 1,500 stairs during a shift. I break it down into several sessions a day (bio break, get lunch, ice water, etc.), so my usual session is anywhere from 130 to 472 stairs.
I did a 334 stairs session earlier today but left my FitBit One at my desk charging, so it wasn't recorded. I was so pissed, I "punished" myself by almost doubling my last session... I did exactly 900 stairs! That was far and away to most I've EVER done in a single session! To top it off, I wasn't wheezing or anything! Mind you, I had the forehead sweats and burning calves, but that felt like "victory" to me!

SaraBrown12

I have had 2 recently. A friend asked me how many inches i had lost from my waist. I looked back n here to my starting figure and told her my before and after. I thought to myself... Hmm that's quite satisfying so i looked up all my records from my first inch entry and my current stats. I lumped them all together and got a real shock. In total since march 2011 till about 3-4 weeks ago i have lost 78 inches!!!!!!! But i know i have recently lost a few more i need to add to my running total.

Then i went into a charity shop to look for some new work trousers (i am still shrinking so no point in buying new) i picked up what i thought was a UK 12 as that's what i thought i was. Turns out the tag was wrong and the trousers were actually an 8!!! The next part is not a NSV but it added to what was already a great day. The cashier said Oh... these are half price! I love out like that!!

I actually get more of a boost from NSV then i do from watching LB's!!!

jdub224

My favorite is when people I haven't seen for a while look shocked and say "I didn't recognize you".

I think some of my NSV's are:

Running for 30 minutes without stopping.
Being a "Large" with no X's
Airplane seats/concert seats/having to adjust my car seat.
towels, or should I say Towel.

Last weekend, going shirtless at the waterpark. That's probably been on hold since the 80's.

yoscarlino

Went to buy a new pair of "goal" pants- size 12 white jeans. Was surprised when I tried them on and they fit!

NewCaddy

I've been "stuck" for several weeks now and feeling down on myself. However, this past week, I visited my office (I work from home in a different state) after a 3 month absence. "Tracy, you look good...you've been losing weight haven't you?"

Made me realize that I should remember to be proud of how far I've come on this road and not get mad about being stopped on the side of the road for a bit. I have AAA and I'll be cruising along again soon!! :flowerforyou:

LifeChanged2000

I have lost my multiple chins!! I used to make fun of myself because I had like three....and now I have a normal chin.

Lbf321

My very last pair of pants are getting too big. And the button cheek thigh crease is gone! My 5 year old said "wow mom your back is skinny." And I wear size large and its loose.

BEST OF ALL...I took pictures of me and the kids and was not embarrassed.

mckellipgirl

I may have only lost 11 lbs in a year, but I started in a tight 18. This is me right now, in a 16.





I have a long way to go but it's good to see some progress.

HRLaurie614

This one may sound strange.....

I had cataract surgery on Tuesday (2.5 weeks shy of my 45th bday). Several people took my vitals at different steps of the process throughout the day. 3 of them asked me if I was a runner (which I'm not...I do a lot of walking) b/c my resting heart rate was 53bpm.

Gotta take 'em how you get 'em.

skcardiog

New personal best on rowing machine today .

Kestrel45

What does NSV mean again?

NSV= Non-Scale Victory

It means changes you notice in your life that don't necessarily refer to losing weight

moni_tb_192

I got a really nice compliment from one of my bosses today... She said something like "wow, you're looking great! You're my inspiration to get up and do something!" :laugh: and I fit into a pair of size 10 jeans pretty comfortably now a few weeks back, they were really tight! :happy:

gogojodee

I had a couple but the best one was fitting into a size 2 (true size 4) perfectly today. I will be returning the size 2 shorts and getting a true 2 short in a brand I really want! Not in the slightest near goal but it's an NSV nonetheless!

truckdriverjeremy

I've had many over the last few years, but my favorite would have to be being able to shop at Old Navy! It seemed like i bought something new every week.

yelldan22

Yesterday I was able to fit into my bridesmaids dress for my best friend's wedding. Two months ago I had about 3 inches to go to even get it close to zipping. Yesterday it zipped. Haven't lost much weight yet, but that dress fitting completely made my day.

mestacy010

People telling me, hey have you lost weight, your looking good! yay!

mizzie1980

I work at a chiropractic clinic, so have some patients who come in once every month/2 months/4 months, etc. I had two patients yesterday that said "You're losing weight!" (as a statement, not a question). One I hadn't seen since last fall, the other it had been about a month and a half. That felt pretty good.

Although I had to laugh to myself after the second one, right after her comment, and my big grin and reply of "Yes, I am. Thank you!" She asked "are you trying to?" Uh, no honey, I just woke up one morning 10 pounds lighter. Damnedest thing. I guess maybe she was worried I was sick, but my cheerful reply should have indicated it was something I was happy about. Gee, don't I wish I could lose weight without trying! (without something being wrong, of course)

lacewitch

new jeans are too big?!

some one saying that I always looked good and put together - when i was heavier and less happy i was a trainers jeans and t shirts girl so this was a really big thing for me!

looking in the mirror and not seeing the old me. finally seeing the new fit/ strong me and being happy looking in the mirror.

nxd10

I've been traveling in Chile for a week and had packed several sweaters, shirts, and pants.

This morning I tried on all the sweaters - and they're TOO BIG! Two of the shirts too. They just hang on me.

I may look lousy going out today, but I FEEL GREAT! These were my NEW 'skinny clothes'.

nxd10

new jeans are too big?!

some one saying that I always looked good and put together - when i was heavier and less happy i was a trainers jeans and t shirts girl so this was a really big thing for me!

looking in the mirror and not seeing the old me. finally seeing the new fit/ strong me and being happy looking in the mirror.

Bingo. I look in the mirror and see the old me that I remember.

I dress the way I used to and have to DRESS DOWN (like I used to when I was young) because I get too much (positive) attention.