Non Scale Victories
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Way to go!!!! Celebrating your 18W!!!!!1
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I'm not sure I can explain this one very well but I think you guys will totally get it. I fit in the confines of my airplane seat. I didn't have to hold my arms or tuck my hands somewhere to make sure not to encroach on the other persons area. Normally I'm super aware of my body in the seat and how much room I take up but this time I didn't have to think about it at all. I sat down, buckled up, and tried to fall asleep. Only halfway through the flight did I realize what I no longer had to think about.5
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I'm not sure I can explain this one very well but I think you guys will totally get it. I fit in the confines of my airplane seat. I didn't have to hold my arms or tuck my hands somewhere to make sure not to encroach on the other persons area. Normally I'm super aware of my body in the seat and how much room I take up but this time I didn't have to think about it at all. I sat down, buckled up, and tried to fall asleep. Only halfway through the flight did I realize what I no longer had to think about.
That's a fantastic one, papayahed! Its sort of like going to a restaurant and realizing you can fit into the booth with a space between you and the table - I haven't flown anywhere in over 13 years, but I can use the restaurant booth to kind of relate
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I'm not sure I can explain this one very well but I think you guys will totally get it. I fit in the confines of my airplane seat. I didn't have to hold my arms or tuck my hands somewhere to make sure not to encroach on the other persons area. Normally I'm super aware of my body in the seat and how much room I take up but this time I didn't have to think about it at all. I sat down, buckled up, and tried to fall asleep. Only halfway through the flight did I realize what I no longer had to think about.
WOOT WOOT!!!! This is my dream. I would love the feeling of not spilling over into another person's space. Nobody has ever been rude about it, but I always feel bad about how my size affects the person next to me.
More recently, I have celebrated because depending on the airplane, I don't always need a seat belt extender. And I've lost around 20 lbs since the last time I flew, and hopefully will lose plenty more by the next time I fly (I have no travel plans this year), so I look forward to seeing the difference.2 -
An NSV that struck me this morning is that something is different this time and the changes I've made seem more permanent. I'm at two years of consistent effort, and despite my big hissyfit about the scale this week, I only had the briefest thoughts of giving up, which I immediately (within seconds) responded to by thinking, "That's stupid." This morning, I was feeling pretty much back to normal. (I'm not happy about the scale, but I guess I'd say I'm mostly over it.)4
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bobsburgersfan wrote: »An NSV that struck me this morning is that something is different this time and the changes I've made seem more permanent. I'm at two years of consistent effort, and despite my big hissyfit about the scale this week, I only had the briefest thoughts of giving up, which I immediately (within seconds) responded to by thinking, "That's stupid." This morning, I was feeling pretty much back to normal. (I'm not happy about the scale, but I guess I'd say I'm mostly over it.)
I know exactly how you feel!...this time, giving up is not an option....hang in there!1 -
bobsburgersfan wrote: »An NSV that struck me this morning is that something is different this time and the changes I've made seem more permanent. I'm at two years of consistent effort, and despite my big hissyfit about the scale this week, I only had the briefest thoughts of giving up, which I immediately (within seconds) responded to by thinking, "That's stupid." This morning, I was feeling pretty much back to normal. (I'm not happy about the scale, but I guess I'd say I'm mostly over it.)
that is a great victory - knowing that you've managed to really change your lifestyle and its settling in is a good feeling!
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Congratulations on your mindset!2
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bobsburgersfan wrote: »An NSV that struck me this morning is that something is different this time and the changes I've made seem more permanent. I'm at two years of consistent effort, and despite my big hissyfit about the scale this week, I only had the briefest thoughts of giving up, which I immediately (within seconds) responded to by thinking, "That's stupid." This morning, I was feeling pretty much back to normal. (I'm not happy about the scale, but I guess I'd say I'm mostly over it.)
Nice one.
I was "stupid" many times. I think giving up is more of a relief if you are, as I was before, doing a punishing plan to lose weight. If you are doing a reasonably kind plan giving up is not a relief.1 -
I'm not sure I can explain this one very well but I think you guys will totally get it. I fit in the confines of my airplane seat. I didn't have to hold my arms or tuck my hands somewhere to make sure not to encroach on the other persons area. Normally I'm super aware of my body in the seat and how much room I take up but this time I didn't have to think about it at all. I sat down, buckled up, and tried to fall asleep. Only halfway through the flight did I realize what I no longer had to think about.
I think most of us definitely get it. I was buying 2 seats and still spilling over.
That is HUGE. Thanks for sharing.
The thing about NSVs is that they inspire those not yet there and refresh those that are. They also show they are more important than the number on the scale.2 -
I'm not sure I can explain this one very well but I think you guys will totally get it. I fit in the confines of my airplane seat. I didn't have to hold my arms or tuck my hands somewhere to make sure not to encroach on the other persons area. Normally I'm super aware of my body in the seat and how much room I take up but this time I didn't have to think about it at all. I sat down, buckled up, and tried to fall asleep. Only halfway through the flight did I realize what I no longer had to think about.
That's so awesome! Flying without space-taking anxiety is a huge NSV!
This morning I noticed that I can carry the laundry up from the basement to the top floor without panting or feeling winded. Still a bit of an elevated heart rate but it felt easy, which seems like a big deal. Six months ago, that was something that caused me to beat up on myself for "letting it" get this bad. If only I'd known changing that would just take a month or so of consistency!4 -
So true!...a year ago I didn’t feel like I could fold the laundry!...now I can carry the basket around when it is full!...fold it and put it all away without taking a ten minute break in between!2
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I was able to ride my bike today! The first time in 2 months since I messed my knee up trying to take up running! I'll be sore tomorrow, I know, but I was thrilled and was able to go for 30 minutes, over 3 miles, and only had to get off one time to push it. Also, I was able to do some standing and peddling as well, which I hadn't been able to do before now - AND I also peddled it all the way home, including up the hill to my house!
I don't know if it was just time healing it, the braces helping, or the glucosomine or maybe a combination of all 3, but I'm a happy camper tonight
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bmeadows380 wrote: »I was able to ride my bike today! The first time in 2 months since I messed my knee up trying to take up running! I'll be sore tomorrow, I know, but I was thrilled and was able to go for 30 minutes, over 3 miles, and only had to get off one time to push it. Also, I was able to do some standing and peddling as well, which I hadn't been able to do before now - AND I also peddled it all the way home, including up the hill to my house!
I don't know if it was just time healing it, the braces helping, or the glucosomine or maybe a combination of all 3, but I'm a happy camper tonight
That is great....I used to love riding my bike!...of course I roller skated and ice skated and marched in band,too...lol....I tried to get my granddaughter to let me ride her bike but she was afraid I would fall off...I told her you can’t forget how to ride a bike but gee, I would really hate to actually fall off of it!...I guess I will stick to the water and stationary bike!...glad you enjoyed your ride!1 -
I can button my size 12 jeans!!! They are extremely tight when I do and I wouldn't dream of wearing them for any length of time however...the day is in sight!
This is a big one. These are the jeans I'd always look at wistfully and I'd purposely hang them in the closet for inspiration.3 -
I can button my size 12 jeans!!! They are extremely tight when I do and I wouldn't dream of wearing them for any length of time however...the day is in sight!
This is a big one. These are the jeans I'd always look at wistfully and I'd purposely hang them in the closet for inspiration.
That's a big one! I had a couple of articles of clothing that are goal articles too and its always a great feeling when you can start getting into them 1 -
Today, we had a socially distanced Father's Day brunch. I planned for it and made sure that my calories/macros were in line, even with having half of one of the cookies my dad bought and one of the sticky buns I made. When it came down to it, I took a bite of the cookie and it was sort of stale and lackluster. I realized quickly that I didn't feel like eating it so I just left it on my plate. This is a huge win for me—I've been trying to shake the "clean plate club" and childhood food scarcity mentality for a few months and I think I'm getting there. My end goal is to be able to eat intuitively at a natural set point and this is the first time my instincts have lined up with that.
(That being said, the sticky buns I made were awesome and well worth the dent it put in my daily calories!)4 -
That's a great victory, emmy! I know what you mean, though - I was in the "clean plate club" too, and its hard to shake that idea and come to accept that its okay to not eat everything on your plate.1
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Today my doctor told me if my BMI goes down one more point, I will move from morbid obesity to obese!...never thought I would be so happy to hear I am only obese lol4
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Congratulations, Connie! I'm so glad that you have some good news to brighten your day!1
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Allll riiiigghhtt Connie!!1
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There’s some lovely stories on here, well done everyone. I’ve been really struggling The last 3 months and have a huge gain to tackle but yesterday I had an NSV - I found some cream meringues for 5p in the reduced section and didn’t get one. I bought the kids one each and something similar for my husband but bought strawberries for myself.1
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Congrats for that willpower, @Jackie9003!
And kudos for the nearing category switch, @conniewilkins56!!2 -
This is an odd NSV.
I am not nearly as buoyant as I once was. While I was away I got in a pool for the first time since I have been losing. This one had a 6 foot deep end and I was shocked at how hard I had to work to tread water. So the good news is that I have lost a lot of weight. The bad news is that if I were involved in a boat sinking I would not survive in the open water nearly as long.5 -
That's wonderful! I SO look forward to being able to fit into seats on airplanes, at sporting events, old restored theaters, etc. Congratulations, I'm happy for you!1
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I'm 71# on the way to a 200# weight loss goal, & I have to get smaller clothes. I'm reluctant to spend a lot of money, though, because I want the clothes that fit me now to be obsolete in a few months. So I looked through the KingSize website to see things I might want. Then this afternoon Herself & I will head out to Goodwill to see what they have for me. I've never shopped there before, figuring they wouldn't have my previously gargantuan sizes.5
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rockconner wrote: »I'm 71# on the way to a 200# weight loss goal, & I have to get smaller clothes. I'm reluctant to spend a lot of money, though, because I want the clothes that fit me now to be obsolete in a few months. So I looked through the KingSize website to see things I might want. Then this afternoon Herself & I will head out to Goodwill to see what they have for me. I've never shopped there before, figuring they wouldn't have my previously gargantuan sizes.
congratulations! I was thrilled when I got to the point where I had to reduce my clothing size. I'm at that point again, and while I grumble some about the expense, it's still a wonderful feeling to get into those smaller sizes.
On that note:
I think I can officially say that I am fully into a size 18W (in most stores Walmart excluded). I was getting 18's at Catos and actually there I need 16's, but this weekend, I was in Rural King and they had these jeans for $20 (which looking at the rest of their clothing prices, I was surprised these were so cheap!) I looked through them and they had a boot cut in 18W that when I held it up to myself, looked like it might fit. I bought them, brought them home, and sure enough, they did!
This is such a huge NSV for me because size 18W was my pipe dream size. When I started, I was in a 30-32W and had been there for some time and had told myself that if I could just get into a 24W, or even a 22W, then I'd consider it a victory. I dreamed about 18W but never seriously thought it would happen - until here it is!
And I need another 7 lbs gone to weigh less than my mother, which will make me the lightest person in my family since I was a baby! lol6 -
Yay! @bmeadows380 and @rockconner
I've been shopping Old Navy sales. Lots of times they have 50-60% off, it's usually the ugly or weird sized stuff but sometimes there are some treasures and their workout stuff is sized generously.1 -
My NSV for the week: I can now wrap a hotel bath towel around my body, tuck it in to secure it, and it covers me! I can't wait for it to be safe to get massages again. I can now probably fit into the spa robes they have there without flashing everybody! 4
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My NSV for the week: I can now wrap a hotel bath towel around my body, tuck it in to secure it, and it covers me! I can't wait for it to be safe to get massages again. I can now probably fit into the spa robes they have there without flashing everybody!
That’s a great NSV....my beach towel could wrap around a truck driver!....( a big truck driver! )2
