Unexpected NSVs and SV

LifeIsGoodFatIsGone
LifeIsGoodFatIsGone Posts: 1
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NSV #1
So I am driving my parents to an out of state wedding, when horror of horrors I realize I have left my nice clothes behind.
I am panicking as being an obese pear, clothes are difficult to find. My parents suggest we pull into a mall and just pick up some new clothes. I am calm on the outside but am freaking out on the inside. How do you tell your elderly parents who teach their grandkids and great-grandkids to chant "Fatty-fatty two by four couldn't get thru the bathroom door... " that finding clothes in a department store that will fit is out of the realm of possibility?
We start in a department store where the largest pants size is 18. I take several size 18s and a few size 16s into the dressing room. Much to my surprise, I ended up purchasing a size 16 pants (that were 6 inches too big in the waist and perfect in the hips and thighs), a size large blouse and a size large blazer.

NSV #2
The day after the wedding my mother was cold and asked if she could wear my new blazer. She was unable to wear it because it was too small for her. The look on her face was priceless.

SV
When I returned home I stepped on the scale and found I was in onederland (195) and hadn't even realized it. I was stuck in the 202-205 for so long I just stopped weighing.

NSV #3
Between the NSVs and SV I have a totally new attitude and perspective. Inches have been melting away, I know now that the pounds will follow later. The tape measure is more important than the scale:-)

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  • MicaylaRougeau
    MicaylaRougeau Posts: 9 Member
    Congratulations! What an accomplishment. Keep it up :happy:
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    NSV #1
    So I am driving my parents to an out of state wedding, when horror of horrors I realize I have left my nice clothes behind.
    I am panicking as being an obese pear, clothes are difficult to find. My parents suggest we pull into a mall and just pick up some new clothes. I am calm on the outside but am freaking out on the inside. How do you tell your elderly parents who teach their grandkids and great-grandkids to chant "Fatty-fatty two by four couldn't get thru the bathroom door... " that finding clothes in a department store that will fit is out of the realm of possibility?
    We start in a department store where the largest pants size is 18. I take several size 18s and a few size 16s into the dressing room. Much to my surprise, I ended up purchasing a size 16 pants (that were 6 inches too big in the waist and perfect in the hips and thighs), a size large blouse and a size large blazer.

    NSV #2
    The day after the wedding my mother was cold and asked if she could wear my new blazer. She was unable to wear it because it was too small for her. The look on her face was priceless.

    SV
    When I returned home I stepped on the scale and found I was in onederland (195) and hadn't even realized it. I was stuck in the 202-205 for so long I just stopped weighing.

    NSV #3
    Between the NSVs and SV I have a totally new attitude and perspective. Inches have been melting away, I know now that the pounds will follow later. The tape measure is more important than the scale:-)

    Congratulations and keep going.
  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
    Awesome job, keep up the good work
  • cjcmrn
    cjcmrn Posts: 134 Member
    wow you go!! that is awesome!
  • Glynneybug
    Glynneybug Posts: 196 Member
    SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! Awesome job lady, I'm so happy for you and your sucess!!! :)

    ~Glynis
    NSV #1
    So I am driving my parents to an out of state wedding, when horror of horrors I realize I have left my nice clothes behind.
    I am panicking as being an obese pear, clothes are difficult to find. My parents suggest we pull into a mall and just pick up some new clothes. I am calm on the outside but am freaking out on the inside. How do you tell your elderly parents who teach their grandkids and great-grandkids to chant "Fatty-fatty two by four couldn't get thru the bathroom door... " that finding clothes in a department store that will fit is out of the realm of possibility?
    We start in a department store where the largest pants size is 18. I take several size 18s and a few size 16s into the dressing room. Much to my surprise, I ended up purchasing a size 16 pants (that were 6 inches too big in the waist and perfect in the hips and thighs), a size large blouse and a size large blazer.

    NSV #2
    The day after the wedding my mother was cold and asked if she could wear my new blazer. She was unable to wear it because it was too small for her. The look on her face was priceless.

    SV
    When I returned home I stepped on the scale and found I was in onederland (195) and hadn't even realized it. I was stuck in the 202-205 for so long I just stopped weighing.

    NSV #3
    Between the NSVs and SV I have a totally new attitude and perspective. Inches have been melting away, I know now that the pounds will follow later. The tape measure is more important than the scale:-)
  • carolemorden9
    carolemorden9 Posts: 284 Member
    You have a lot to be proud of! Glad this experience has motivated you again to keep going strong!
  • doctorsookie
    doctorsookie Posts: 1,084 Member
    NSV #1
    So I am driving my parents to an out of state wedding, when horror of horrors I realize I have left my nice clothes behind.
    I am panicking as being an obese pear, clothes are difficult to find. My parents suggest we pull into a mall and just pick up some new clothes. I am calm on the outside but am freaking out on the inside. How do you tell your elderly parents who teach their grandkids and great-grandkids to chant "Fatty-fatty two by four couldn't get thru the bathroom door... " that finding clothes in a department store that will fit is out of the realm of possibility?
    We start in a department store where the largest pants size is 18. I take several size 18s and a few size 16s into the dressing room. Much to my surprise, I ended up purchasing a size 16 pants (that were 6 inches too big in the waist and perfect in the hips and thighs), a size large blouse and a size large blazer.

    NSV #2
    The day after the wedding my mother was cold and asked if she could wear my new blazer. She was unable to wear it because it was too small for her. The look on her face was priceless.

    SV
    When I returned home I stepped on the scale and found I was in onederland (195) and hadn't even realized it. I was stuck in the 202-205 for so long I just stopped weighing.

    NSV #3
    Between the NSVs and SV I have a totally new attitude and perspective. Inches have been melting away, I know now that the pounds will follow later. The tape measure is more important than the scale:-)

    That is amazing! Congratulations! keep up the good work. Add me if you like.
  • karlschaeffer
    karlschaeffer Posts: 1,507 Member
    Excellent! Congratulations!
  • thistimewillbedifferent
    thistimewillbedifferent Posts: 217 Member
    That was a GREAT post! My favorite part is when your blazer was too small for her. Love it!!! Congrats!
  • Angie2822
    Angie2822 Posts: 70 Member
    Congratulations! Very impressive.
  • sarrah_n
    sarrah_n Posts: 192 Member
    Great victories! A confidence boosting event can make all the difference!
  • Lanaye912
    Lanaye912 Posts: 64 Member
    That such wonderful NSVs & a SV.Keep up the great work. =)
  • Anonymous199616
    Anonymous199616 Posts: 22
    Well done that's amazing!
    What does nav/sv mean?
  • LiziAB
    LiziAB Posts: 55
    Well done that's amazing!
    What does nav/sv mean?

    Yes please, would you explain NSV and SV? Congrats, BTW.
  • elaanne
    elaanne Posts: 35
    Well done that's amazing!
    What does nav/sv mean?

    Yes please, would you explain NSV and SV? Congrats, BTW.

    I believe it is "non-scale victory" and "scale victory." So victories that are not related to pounds/kg/weight are NSV, and victories related to weight/lbs/kg are SV.
  • LiziAB
    LiziAB Posts: 55
    Well done that's amazing!
    What does nav/sv mean?

    Yes please, would you explain NSV and SV? Congrats, BTW.

    I believe it is "non-scale victory" and "scale victory." So victories that are not related to pounds/kg/weight are NSV, and victories related to weight/lbs/kg are SV.

    That makes sense! Thanks!
  • onefitsurvivor
    onefitsurvivor Posts: 108 Member
    You are a rockstar! Woot woot!

    :drinker:
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Great story!!! Very motivating and congratulations on ONEderland!!!!
  • uneik3
    uneik3 Posts: 68 Member
    Fantastic! The fact that you didn't realize it and were successful anyway proves that you really are integrating a healthier lifestyle. Way to go!
  • mjterp
    mjterp Posts: 650 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND!!! You have a LOT to be proud of!
  • drhall1970
    drhall1970 Posts: 27
    Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel about parents and grandparents saying hurtful things when you are overweight. Grr! I was the only overweight person in my family growing up. I know deep-down that you don't want your Mom to be heavy, but I would have bought a ticket to the show to see the look on your Mom's face when your blazer was too small for her! LOL. Sorry, years of ugly comments.

    Feel free to add me.
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    High five!!!! Way to go and keep it up, shrinking girl!
  • erica6732
    erica6732 Posts: 80 Member
    wow - that is so great - keep up the good work
  • maddysmiles
    maddysmiles Posts: 26
    Congratulations!!!! Keep going.

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