Non Scale Victories!
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a little NSV for me today: I was in an all day meeting at work today, but I managed to avoid the donuts! I didn't even get a half a one - each time I found myself lifting the lid, I managed to walk away
Lunch was provided - jimmy john subs - and while I did eat one, because it was 500 calories per sub, I did not eat any of the chips either. I'm slightly over my calorie goal today, but not by much - and I'll take that as a victory because it could have been much worse! 7 -
Some might argue that this is not a victory, but to me it is! I HAVE WRINKLES! I'm 34 and people always think I'm in my early 20s. I always tell them I look young because my fat fills out my wrinkles, and they laugh because they think I'm kidding.
Well who's laughing now? I swear I have wrinkles on my face that weren't there yesterday. Laugh lines around my eyes! Like my dad's!
I'm finally going to look my age when I'm done. Now if only my grey hairs would multiply...3 -
thewindandthework wrote: »Some might argue that this is not a victory, but to me it is! I HAVE WRINKLES! I'm 34 and people always think I'm in my early 20s. I always tell them I look young because my fat fills out my wrinkles, and they laugh because they think I'm kidding.
That's really awesome, good for you!
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Two for me today:
1. My pre-pregnant self trainers were comfortable today, not too tight.
2. My "I'll just hold it round me" casual padded jacket now zips up! It's still tight so I did still wear it unzipped, but this is a nice move in the right direction!5 -
Due to my lifestyle, i eat out a lot. It's hard to keep on track, but I'm learning.
Today I ate out for 2 meals, did not feel deprived and still came in under calories. I am getting better at this!!
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I am able to breathe better. The fat around my neck is slowly but surely leaving and I can breathe! It is amazing!
Today I put on a shirt that two months ago was very uncomfortable and tight on me - today it is a little loose and feels great! So exciting that these things are happening!5 -
Congratulations ayane!
I was standing in a public bathroom this morning and while waiting for an opening, saw my reflection in the full length mirror beside me and noticed for the first time that I could see a difference in how my clothes looked on me-I looked thinner, at least to me, anyway. Course, the mirror was a little warped so it could have just been an optical illusion but it made me feel better to think I was seeing a difference!6 -
I do not 'see' the difference so to speak, however when I open my dresser and try on something different and it actually fits, I do a little happy dance.2
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Until last Sept I was a daily swimmer and I've gone back, after a 6 month break, to 3-4x a week. I'm seeing the same ladies in a shower or swimsuit a lot and over time. Today, while i'm nude, a woman tells me how she can really see the difference in my body. It was a great feeling because I know she was being honest and really noticing something she sees over time. It was also odd, but lets focus on the awesome part. 7
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Yesterday, I had to put the wedding band I upsized to back in the jewelry box and put on a smaller ring! That has never happened before! ~~•dancing•~~7
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I bought a pair of Size 20 pants by mistake a few months back (have been wearing 24-26) and put them on a top shelf in my closet for "someday". I've been trying them every couple weeks. I was able to wear them comfortably today - even had a little room in the back side. Walked out of the bedroom singing "I got my 20's on, I got my 20's on".6
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I feel like some of the markers of weight loss have slowed down for me--my clothes were getting too loose rapidly before, but now I'm still very much in the same size I was a month ago--but there is still some nonscale evidence of progress!
People I barely know are commenting on my weight loss regularly now. In the elevator at work this morning, somebody told me I'm "melting away to nothing". I usually can't see the difference in the mirror; more often in pictures. But apparently other people can.6 -
I was at my parents' home this weekend (and my sister's as well since she lives with them), and while doing my morning "ablutions", tried a pair of my sister's blue jeans on - and was thrilled to see that they fit me very well! That means I'm down to a size 26W, which for me is thrilling because that means I'm almost to the point where I can start finding clothes to fit me in stores again!
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thewindandthework wrote: »I feel like some of the markers of weight loss have slowed down for me--my clothes were getting too loose rapidly before, but now I'm still very much in the same size I was a month ago--but there is still some nonscale evidence of progress!
People I barely know are commenting on my weight loss regularly now. In the elevator at work this morning, somebody told me I'm "melting away to nothing". I usually can't see the difference in the mirror; more often in pictures. But apparently other people can.
lol, I think it really shows in your face. I see it in your updated profile picture.1 -
thewindandthework wrote: »I feel like some of the markers of weight loss have slowed down for me--my clothes were getting too loose rapidly before, but now I'm still very much in the same size I was a month ago--but there is still some nonscale evidence of progress!
People I barely know are commenting on my weight loss regularly now. In the elevator at work this morning, somebody told me I'm "melting away to nothing". I usually can't see the difference in the mirror; more often in pictures. But apparently other people can.
lol, I think it really shows in your face. I see it in your updated profile picture.
Seconded! It's very evident in the new photo - congrats!!2 -
Had a doctor's appointment yesterday. He was very pleased!!! Down 41lbs since my last visit in November and my A1C (sugars) dropped from 6.6 to 6.2. Next appointment he'll check my cholesterol numbers (I've got my work cut out). He also took me off of my blood pressure meds. I guess this is both a scale and non scale victory and makes the fact that I only lost .6 lbs last week acceptable.3
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congratulations kimber! Getting off the blood pressure meds is a huge success!1
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bmeadows380 wrote: »congratulations kimber! Getting off the blood pressure meds is a huge success!
Thanks. Last November, he took me off of the diabetes meds, now the blood pressure. Maybe next appt I'll get rid of the cholesterol meds and be med free!!!!!1 -
I took my measurements today, and I've lost on average of 4" off the waist, hips, bust, and my muffin top lol I'm very happy!3
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I noticed this week it is easier to tie my shoes, and I don't get out of breath climbing the stairs to my condo.
Also, my friends and my kids are starting to notice a difference, and have been telling me so. That's really nice, because I don't see a difference, but I do know I feel better, so maybe it is just reflecting my mood? My knees and feet don't hurt like they did 6 (or even 3) months ago, and neither does my stomach.4
