My NSV today

This weekend I went shopping for jeans, which I haven't done in over a year. Usually when I go pants shopping I end up frustrated, down on myself, and in near tears.

This weekend was different. I had fun! I discovered I've lost two jeans sizes, and the new smaller size fit without a muffin top or anything!! Progress!

wow that is great ! hope to get there soon ! That must be such a boost

Bought a pair or 32 shorts this weekend...big milestone for me considering I started with a TIGHT 40" waist. Also, down to size medim shirts from XXL. Feels great!

My NSV today is liking how my top fits. It's kind of fitted or body conscious, but loose enough that it doesn't actually touch my skin, and the hem comes just to the top of my jeans -- the NSV part for me is that I would have never even //looked// at a shirt like this last year.

How topical, I was just telling my other half about my, somewhat strange sounding, NSV from today. I was walking to work and suddenly realised that I felt lighter! Such a bizarre sensation!

That is AWESOME!!!

congrats everyone on your non-scale victories!!! they are alot of fun!!!
Today my victory was a scale one - 173.5 - lowest I've been in many years - over 25 for sure...
on my way to 165!
Cleaned out my closet this weekend and got rid of all my pants over a size 12 (still had many size 15/16)...
it's good to clean it out! My favorite part was putting on my "before" pants for some photos (my new pic here)...
Nothing like that for a good boost!

I had a HUGE NSV today! Ballet classes started back today. I was EXTREMELY nervous, as the owner of the school had informed me that my instructor wasn't going to be able to return to do the adult class (for the past two years, I had been the only constant student-- we had a high attendance of twelve, but ultimately, I was the only person faithfully dedicated to the class) and she wanted to place me in one of the more advanced classes she taught. I didn't know if I'd be able to keep up, or if I had enough knowledge or skill to be in with these other young ladies. I didn't mind the fact that I was going to be the old woman in class with them, I was just so afraid that I wouldn't have a clue what was going on, or be able to keep up at that skill level, as many of these young ladies have been dancing since age 3 and 4 (and the class ranges from age 10 to 18 and then me). I was EXTREMELY proud of myself! I was not only able to keep up, but knew well over 95% of what was being taught! In only two short years, I've worked hard, and taken in between 5 to 9 years worth of ballet training! Not ONLY that, I've never taken a two hour class before! In the past, I would be absolutely exhausted by the time my one hour class was over, but tonight, I was shocked when I realized that we had been dancing for two full hours! Granted, I was extremely hot, and tired, but THRILLED! My dream has always been to be able to put on a pair of pointe shoes and dance, and I believe I'm well on my way to doing so!

**I look HORRIBLE in this picture, I don't ever wear makeup to dance, and my face is blood red, but I'm quite proud of how I look now in my leotard and dancewear!**



And I'm so proud of how well I can stretch and point my feet now! Things are getting easier! It was just a great day!

My NSV… just bought a NORMAL pair of jeans (no elastic waist band) at an actual brick and mortar store. And they fit and I could breathe! I don't remember the last time I was able to wear jeans from a store. To make things even better they are the same size as what I wore in high school (not quite as big a deal as it sounds since I was big in high school too). I'm not sure if there is a vanity sizing thing going on there or not…. but WHO CARES? I'll take it!