Non - Scale Victories (NSV) - care to share?

watchtheworld

I think this is too cute.

I teach a class of students, most of whom are second language learners. They often struggle with language, trying to find exactly the English word they're looking for.

Last week, one of my girls said, "Ma'am, you look...how you say...you look...less wide than you did before."

Oh that's gorgeous.

watchtheworld

(Sorry for triple posts!)

My NSV as I was reading the thread:
Not having had soft drink for several days - AND not wanting any!

beattie1

I bought some slightly-too-small capri pants in a charity shop a few weeks ago and today I'm wearing them with a bit of room to spare.

cestoby

hi there! Thats awesome! where did you get your heart monitor? do you like it?

Good Job!

sewerchick93

I enjoy doing laundry because every time I fold something, it looks so small compared to what I used to wear and I can't believe I fit into it :happy:

Curvimami

I have another!! My 6 year old gave me a hug and said mommy I can hug you better now

Love it!!! This one makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Good job Mama

esselltee1156

i had to work 8 hours longer than usual and at a more challenging physical pace. and i had to carry several sets of heavy keys in the pockets of my already too loose jeans. well after 16 hours of running, bending, reaching, etc., it was all i could do to keep these pants up! i finally folded the waistband over a couple of times and safety pinned it down. i really dont ever recall being miserable because my pants were too *big!

Trishajac

hi there! Thats awesome! where did you get your heart monitor? do you like it?

Good Job!

Try your comment again - and "quote" the individual you read that about - so that they can see your question....

mommy7

I bought a small dress, size 6 women's jeans, and 3/4 misses jeans on sunday. They all fit with a little room to spare.

mkcmurphy

Such a happy thread!

After not losing for the last few weeks, this weeks,

1. My wedding ring fits.
2. My current size clothes are too big and the next-sized down ones are fitting easier and better-will be there soon!
3. I do believe that I was honked at.
4. I've been asked twice this week if I am losing.

So nice to have these reinforments!

Good luck everyone!

Donnacoach

I went shopping for some nice shorts to be able to wear to work. I went from a size 28-30 to a 20-22!!!!

JWmovin4ward

Having to go clothes shopping cause nothing fits!! :bigsmile:

dakitten2

I've had many NSV's. But my absolute favorite so far is that I no longer have sleep apnea and dont have to use a CPAP machine anymore! Also, just bought bathing suits for the summer that is 10 sizes smaller than last summer is another great one!

GLJezebel

I have 2:

My daughter saw me at a party and didn't recognize me from the back.

My mom is giving me clothes.

kstrunk1

No need to use the bra extender anymore!

kstrunk1

I've had many NSV's. But my absolute favorite so far is that I no longer have sleep apnea and dont have to use a CPAP machine anymore! Also, just bought bathing suits for the summer that is 10 sizes smaller than last summer is another great one!

Holy crud! TEN sizes??? Way to go! Same for the sleep apnea. That is some scary stuff.

holly3585

recently went to the Dr. (been waaaaay to long) and when they brought me to the back and walked me up to the scale I got excited and not bummed for the 1st time EVER!! *this part i suppose IS a scale victory* and when she said the final number I swear I was so happy I squeeked :drinker: A pound lower than I thought!!

emczech5

recently went to the Dr. (been waaaaay to long) and when they brought me to the back and walked me up to the scale I got excited and not bummed for the 1st time EVER!! *this part i suppose IS a scale victory* and when she said the final number I swear I was so happy I squeeked :drinker: A pound lower than I thought!!

A pound lower than you thought? That's great, especially since those scales at the doctor's office tend to be high.

annahiven

Bought a Catholic Schoolgirl outfit for, eh... "extra-curricular activities". Was sure that "one size fits all" wasn't gonna fit me.

And it did. Yowza!

HelloSweetie4

I have a jaw line!

shawn46106

Around a month ago i had to go out and buy about 4 pairs of pants because my old ones were way to big. Then just a week or so ago I had to pull the belt one notch tighter. NSV's!

Missi3601

ok so mine is kind of odd for some....
1st NSV was walking a mile
2nd- Jogging on the treadmill
3rd- burning 1000 calories in ONE workout
4th- seeing my feet when looking down at the scale and not having to suck in my gut!

Hopefully I will have a lot more as well!

anewme1202

I bought a leather jacket 2 years ago on the advice of 2 friends, but I didn't feel 100% comfortable in it as you could see my gut when I tried to zip it up. I thought, no biggie, I can lose 10 lbs and it will fit. The 10 pounds never came. Now the jacket did zip up (and I use the term "zip" loosely as I could barely breathe and my chest was screaming to be let out haha) It's been in my closet the whole time (tags still on) and I tried it on yesterday just for the heck of it ... IT FIT!!! I screamed with joy.

I also grabbed a cute denim skirt out of my closet and it fit (even a little loose.) I wore it to work today and got so many compliments on it.

If those 2 things didn't make my day ... today we were celebrating a co-workers birthday - we bought these delectable cupcakes (to die for, not even kidding) and I passed them up. I used to eat 2 of them in one sitting... sugar high and wasted calories that I didn't need. I lasted the whole day and didn't cave.

michaelsgirl1210

Today was the first time since my baby was born (2 1/2 years ago!) that I bought clothes from the Misses' instead of Plus section of my favorite local store. Everything fit and some were a little loose!

dogacreek

My husband has worn the same size jeans for the past 10 years or so. He is retired and washed a load of jeans yesterday. I came home and went to fold my jeans and items from the dryer. I asked him what happend to my new pair of jeans and he just looked at me. He had folded them and put them up with his other pairs!!! He said that he thought they looked "funny" ... s-u-r-e sweetheart. :laugh:

spammyanna

This past weekend I ran two 5ks, and ran them both in under 30 minutes! This is my best time yet! And then on Monday, I hit my longest distance yet at 8.71 miles!

danasings

I can do a buttload of jumping jacks without stopping! My endurance increases weekly, it's awesome. :happy:

Also, I log every day, even on "bad" days. I know these changes are permanent, because before "bad" days turned into weeks, months, years... i.e., giving up. Not anymore!!

Trishajac

I can do a buttload of jumping jacks without stopping! My endurance increases weekly, it's awesome. :happy:

Also, I log every day, even on "bad" days. I know these changes are permanent, because before "bad" days turned into weeks, months, years... i.e., giving up. Not anymore!!

Good for you!! I too am logging good and bad days.... fool no one but myself otherwise.... I also agree that the bad days are also that for me - a day... (or two).... and getting back on track is much easier! :happy:

hotmamastone

New PR's in the weight room two weeks in a row!

Trishajac

Grilled a porkchop (4.7 oz) this evening for supper and baked a medium potatoe in the microwave.... It was very filling....

I remember when I could EASILY chow down a couple of porkchops!! loving the changes in my eating habits...

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