NSV - Non Scale Victories

kellycasey5

No weight loss for me this week...but ALL of my jeans zipped up easily. First I tried my fat pair (which hadn't fit since idk when) and when those were ok I thought, here goes I'll try the regular pairs....all fit. With breathing and bending room! Then for kicks I went for a pair that for some reason I keep even though they haven't fit in maybe 4 years, and they actually zipped! So even though the scale didn't move an inch, it is fabulous to not need to wear sweats because nothing else fits! And I'm keeping the small ones for sure now The next NSV goal is to button them lol!

kellycasey5

I always told people I would only run if a bear was chasing me or if there was a man with a chainsaw behind me. The day I started working out, I ran for full speed for 2 minutes. I thought I would die. The next day, 3. Add a minute every day. I'm up to 15 with no sign of a bear or a mass murdering man w/ a chainsaw!! It's not huge compared to some runners, but for me, it is!!

My thoughts exactly 15 minutes is impressive to me, and what I am aiming for at the gym tonight. I may need to borrow the man with chainsaw idea to get me past the 10 minute mark! What an accomplishment! You are my inspiration!

ambie35

Nsv 1:
I live on the top floor of my building. Its only a four floor building-8 sets of stairs,so its just a small enough amount that I would feel guilty taking the elevator unless I had groceries or something.
However,I do still just start to get winded as I reach the top flight of stairs-that is until yesterday when I jaunted all the way to the top and had to double take when I realized.

Nsv 2:
The "smaller" pair of pants I bought less then a month ago when my old one starting falling off,are now falling off too!

aliciadjackson

NSV - I ate an apple on the way home instead of going through drive thru somewhere.......I also took bathing suit pictures this morning. I can see a difference..and the few people I've let see them say they can see a bigger difference...and that I'm looking great....... <insert happy dance>

musicjunkie1982

Great NSVs everyone! Sometimes we overlook the little things that are actually so big, progress wise.

My NSV is when my boyfriend picked me up and carried me to the bedroom. It should be said that he has a bad shoulder and a bad knee. I was afraid that I was hurting him but he assured me that I weighed "almost nothing" now. YAY!

zoombie_bear

NSV
eating right, taking time for myself, exercing.
I've lost so much, but gained so much in return, healthy living and seeing my kids grow up is my nsv, everyday is a blessing

christinesimone

1) This morning was a rare morning when all the kids were dropped off and I had the elusive 3 hours to myself. Took myself out to breakfast- it feels so decadent to sit and read the paper by myself!! breakfast is my favorite meal, and e en though I gave myself permission to get anything, and NOT log it- I still got just got the scrambled eggs, bacon, and English muffin! Afterwards I got out my phone and logged every bit in!!

2) I am usually a night snacker- after the kids are in bed I head for the kitchen, telling myself I 'earned' a treat. This is the second night that I have not eaten after dinner!! Huge NSV for me!!

blackhawkgirl91

I always used to battle "bored eating," where I ate only because I was bored and thought I could fix that boredom by eating. Soon that "bored eating" became a habit that is being extremely hard to beat. My NSV's are when I get up to get a snack, catch myself, and evaluate if I'm legitly hungry or not. If I truely decide I am, I make a good concious decision on what to eat.

JDMPWR

2 NSV's for me in the last 2 weeks.

Being able to run up to 5 miles at 6.0 when I have ACL and cartilage damage in both knees and it not really hurting terribly bad like it used to. My knees dont even swell up!!!

The second one is punching that extra third hole that didn't exist on my belt and the belt is a size 34 belt and my size 32 pants are too big!!!!

JenniCH

Lately my NSV has been...

Realizing that I am a good 20 LBS below the weight on my driver's license (which was a HUGE lie to begin with... ha ha ha)
Can't wait to get a new one in June and have it show my ACTUAL weight & have a much better picture

RobertV1452

I'm a Police Sergeant, and my uniform fits better!! I am able to put my duty belt on w/o struggling, and almost being able to move it tighter by 1 notch!!!!

pkizzle7

My first NSV was being able to tie my shoes without coming up for air or having to hike my leg on a step or something!!!!!!

ChristineMiller2

My NSV is that although I haven't lost a pound in awhile I lost 3 1/2 inches!!!

66PollyAnna

I've been getting pedicures for years, but was asked last week for the first time if I was a runner cause of the wear and tear on my feet.

naebear99

I looked in the mirror this morning - the cheekbone fairy must have come in the night, because I've got enough facial definition you can see them!

DaveNix

Kind of a SV, but kind of not.

The body fat % sliding scale on Wii Fit is no longer PEGGED on obese - the needle is moving down!

MichelleB69

My NSV for today is that I tried a new healthy food and I LIKED it! Had Quinoa tonight for the first time and can see adding it as a staple to my diet! I'm a fairly picky eater, so I'm thrilled that I like this.

BerryH

I got honked and waved at by a white van man last night while out running. It's been a while!

Rainbow_Brite86

When I went "spring shopping" right before summer, my clothes barely fit me, and I had a huge bulge on top of my belly, when I "forced" them on, I try them on an they are getting loose. All the "new" clothes I bought, that I wasn't able to wear, I can wear with pride now. it's like having a whole new wardrobe.

B3Streeter

Working midnights is tough with eating! But tonight there was a party for a coworker and I only ate from the veggie platter. Then passed up the cakes and cookies for my yogurt. It felt good!

heather7marie

I graduated from high school almost five years ago. Tonight, I tried on my high school graduation dress just for the heck of it... It fit!!

gailygail99

my pants are looser, my shirts are looser, i need to put my bras in the tightest hooks and my boots are even looser around my calves! i workout every day without even thinking about it and have given up candy, soda, potatoes...etc...yay!!! :bigsmile:

congrats to all on your NSVs!!

flyingspatulas

Last week I hiked two miles in the rain forest of Belize without having to stop to rest... certainly wouldn't have been able to do that a few months ago!

robynrae_1

When I do child's pose my ribs touch my thighs intead of my belly being in the way.

BerryH

I got all my spring and summer clothes out from under the bed and put away my winter clothes last night. Among them were three articles of clothing I'd bought but hadn't even taken the labels out of because they didn't quite fit, but now they do. I'd completely forgotten about them, it was like getting free new clothes!

CarolineVL

I am working out 5 days a week - and I like it! Plus, yesterday was the first warm day of the year (80 degrees in Michigan!!!) and my old capri pants fit! Made me a little bit happier about the warm weather (and shorts) in the upcoming months.

doo1963

I did unassisted pullups this morning. :drinker:

Been at this for a year and I finally was able to break through.

DaveNix

Two NSV yesterday..

1. Another notch on the belt.
2. Ran into an ex-coworker who I hadn't seen for about 10 months. She didn't recognize me because of the weight loss.

Woot!

tamiller93

Had a couple of these yesterday... First I put on a pair of pants that cut me in half last month. Now they snap with no problem and are actually comfortable. :-) Then when I got to work, one of my co-workers told me that my face looked thinner and asked if I had lost weight. YAY!!! I have only lost 8 lbs, but on a stubby 5 ft 2" body, 8 lbs goes a long way.

kacarter1017

Can do just about any work out and not feel it the next day. Feels SO good to be in good overall shape!