Non Scale Victories--share the joy! Part 2
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Please, don't think I'm weird, but I measure my belly with my palms. I put my open hand under my belly (pinky finger touching my skin) and see how many fingers it covers. When I started, back in may, my belly covered 4 fingers... now just one
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Ignaura: I used to do that as well. I am so happy for you. Congratulations!0
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Mark, Congratulations!As of this morning, I have only one old pair of pants that isn't too big...and even they are a bit loose.
I will struggle on for another week or so, then the February sales start...and I will shop for trousers that are TWELVE inches smaller at the waist than the last time I went clothes shopping nearly two years ago!
I have now dropped down through all of the little pants I kept out of a sense of nostalgia during all those years of getting bigger!
I have gone from a 60 waist to a 48, and i am going to buy 46s next week. (Oh...and I CAN wear a generously cut 44 if I don't tuck my shirt into the muffintop.
Next stop...normie clothing stores!0 -
Oh mark that's awesome what a difference!
Ignaura 4 fingers to 1 finger is a lot of fingers that's down 3/4ths great job!
You guys are awesome
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I wore my uniform to work and didn't bother taking a change because I was going to head straight home on Sunday! My husband decides to surprise me and take me out for lunch after my shift. I quickly ran into superstore, to find a shirt (I am not wearing that sack in public)... I tried on a 2x and it fit well, so I tried on a 1x ( I don't want anymore clothes I'm going to grow out of in a month). lol! It fit... (a little tight in the arm but looked good!)!!!!! And this was a chain 1x not a plus sized store. WooHoo! Happy dance!!!0
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Pixy: Congratulations! It also sounds like your SO is pretty good to surprise you.
NSV: I can fit into my 26's, even the older ones. They are a bit snug at first, but within a few minutes feel comfortable on me. Another one that was somewhat embarassing was the other day on the treadmill I was walking along when my shorts fell half-way off of me exposing my granny panties for a bit. :laugh: There was only one other person in the room though.0 -
Congrats Etherlily!!!
I love it when old clothes suddenly fit! :happy: To funny about the treadmill :laugh: , I've had that happen with old exercise pants doing Zumba... but I'm the only one in the room. :blushing:0 -
Ignaura, Looks like we've got lots of company. I used to do this tooPlease, don't think I'm weird, but I measure my belly with my palms. I put my open hand under my belly (pinky finger touching my skin) and see how many fingers it covers. but can't anymore. I still have a bulge but no folds. It is so amazing that after losing 125# (and with 50+# more to go) it melted away. 0 -
We were out riding the other day when I noticed my hiking boot had come untied. I thought to myself that I'd have to remember to re-tie it when we next stopped as I have to lift my foot up onto something so I can reach the laces. Well, this little voice said,"give it a try...I bet you can do it sitting down." And I could...easily! I lifted my leg up...not by physically using my hands to do so..I propped that sucker on my other knee and tied my shoe. I was so tickled!0
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Leanna, That's fabulous!:laugh:0
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I performed with my flash mob again last night. It was the first performance of the fourth routine that we had learned since we were formed over the summer. It was also part of a marriage proposal! (She said yes, of course)
Not exactly a NSV, as I joined the mob before my commitment to living healthier, but it's definitely something that motivates me to stay on track, and brings a lot of joy.0 -
Definitely a great NSV, Singularity!0
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That is very cool Singularity... so much fun! 0
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That sounds like a lot of fun, I am sure as you are getting healthier you are finding it easier as well 0
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I have to share what I think is a hilarious NSV. I manage an RV Resort, so I share my daily routine with many people during the Snowbird season. Quite a few of our winter residents have taken an interest in my weight loss and are very encouraging.
Yesterday I was standing on the sidewalk in front of our clubhouse after aerobics class and two of our residents walked up behind me and one said to the other, "Would you look at her butt!" I immediately thought of the song whose lyrics are "I like big butts and I cannot lie"...but that's just me...I digress.....
Anyway, the other woman said, "I know! You can tell she's losing weight. LeAnna, flex your butt." (Seriously...she said that outloud!) I'm trying to laugh it off, but then, the first one pulls up the back of my shirt, and pokes me in the buttocks! (I can't make this stuff up!)
I'm laughing and more than a little embarrassed (and weirdly flattered), when I realize a couple of old guys are hanging out at the pool watching us. Now I'm mortified. And one of the old guys gives me the "thumbs up".
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LeAnna, your NSV is great! I'm sitting here starting my day at work and giggling. The people in my cubicle world probably think I'm nuts. I just think that is an awesome, yet embarrassing, compliment!0
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Leanna,
LMAO!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: (Or your A, as the case may be!)
How funny in a wonderful sort of way.
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LeAnna, congratulations for winning the local award for "improving the scenery" of So. AZ!
Ducking and running (which I actually have done dodging traffic a few times already this week!)0 -
Leanna, Awkward... but too funny! Nice though. :happy:0
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Thanks, y'all. It was embarrassing but it was also really funny. Being the youngest person in the park, I am often treated like a kid...I think this was an extension of that. 0
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That is awesome! I could imagine how uncomfortable, but so awesome 0
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Leanna, great story!
Today, I actually put my shorts on (yes shorts, it’s that sunny California weather) while standing up without holding on to anything. This may not seem like much of an accomplishment, but I haven’t had the core strength to do this in years. I usually have to sit down or when standing, hold on to something to get my legs in. When standing up and holding on to something, you only have one hand to hold the shorts open to get a leg in. And than, I usually get my foot stuck in a pocket, so I end up sitting down.0 -
CRoddy, I definitely get it, and yes, it is a big deal. 0
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We’re going to Alaska in a few months so I tried on my hiking boots to make sure that they still fit. They are ¾ top with the top two ‘eyes” being hooks. To get my foot in the proper position to lace it up, I placed it on my foot, then put my foot down on the floor and wiggled my foot until comfortable, then laced it up tight. Then it dawned that I could bend over to the floor now to lace things up, no stomach in the way.0
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These are all great! Mine is a little one - I usually just throw my winter coat on, do a button, and go, but it was SO cold here in January that one day I zipped the coat, and then realized, hey, I CAN zip my coat. It wasn't even tight over my belly 0
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Here are my recent ones after two weeks of travel:
4 different airplanes, not ONE needed a seatbelt extender!
Walked over 40 miles in two weeks of travel for work and sight seeing. (Had to throw away one pair of shoes, they hurt my feet and legs so badly!)
Tightened the belt another notch. The brand new belt I bought just three months ago is now more than half way through the provided belt holes.
Went into crowded bars and was able to navigate the crowds with minimal disruption.
Tripped and was always able to catch my balance (although I did wear expensive Starbucks coffee on one of those almost falls.)
Sat in chairs without once wondering if they would hold me.
Last week was pure FUN!
Oh, and the other morning, I discovered I do actually have ribs again....0 -
@CRody44We’re going to Alaska in a few months so I tried on my hiking boots to make sure that they still fit. They are ¾ top with the top two ‘eyes” being hooks. To get my foot in the proper position to lace it up, I placed it on my foot, then put my foot down on the floor and wiggled my foot until comfortable, then laced it up tight. Then it dawned that I could bend over to the floor now to lace things up, no stomach in the way.
Isn't that the BEST feeling Chuck?0 -
Here are my recent ones after two weeks of travel:
4 different airplanes, not ONE needed a seatbelt extender!
Walked over 40 miles in two weeks of travel for work and sight seeing. (Had to throw away one pair of shoes, they hurt my feet and legs so badly!)
Tightened the belt another notch. The brand new belt I bought just three months ago is now more than half way through the provided belt holes.
Went into crowded bars and was able to navigate the crowds with minimal disruption.
Tripped and was always able to catch my balance (although I did wear expensive Starbucks coffee on one of those almost falls.)
Sat in chairs without once wondering if they would hold me.
Last week was pure FUN!
Oh, and the other morning, I discovered I do actually have ribs again....
Dan, I know I've said this before, and I know I'll say it again, but you are freaking amazing. Seriously, I am proud of you for every single one of those accomplishments! WOOHOO!!0 -
Dan, you are so awesome!!!
Here's a new one. We wear uniforms at work. Last uniforms were pants and a Chacabana (A Chacabana is a type of shirt you use outside of the pants [not sure if I'm saying this correctly]). It was perfect because I didn't have to tuck it in. Honestly, I don't remember the last time I could use a shirt tucked in, probably when I was a teenager.
Thing is, now we have new uniforms. Not a Chacabana, but a regular button down shirt. Mine fits wel... I I'm wearing it tucked into my pants. And it looks good. And I feel confident. This is good.0
