NSV -- Non-Scale Victories

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  • MicheleStitches
    MicheleStitches Posts: 306 Member
    To those of you who have recently posted your victories, I say...

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  • ryanndavignon
    ryanndavignon Posts: 86 Member
    nannersp61 wrote: »
    @ryanndavignon congrats! Your hard work is paying off!

    Thank You!
  • danielaica
    danielaica Posts: 28 Member
    I added rockclimbing to my workout routine. Now I do crossfit 3xweek and rockclimbing 1xweek. I'm really happy about this and I'm actually having a lot of fun doing it :blush:
  • ACSL3
    ACSL3 Posts: 623 Member
    So lately I've really enjoyed that my uniform feels looser :) Not to the point of needing a smaller size, but the belt doesn't "catch" on my belly anymore haha. It can be nice to have something to mark progress other than the scale :D
  • nashelsky
    nashelsky Posts: 28 Member
    Today I went down a notch on my belt! Such a great feeling. I hope you all had a fantastic week!
  • mandync5497
    mandync5497 Posts: 56 Member
    Went shopping at old navy on Saturday. I went to grab my regular sizes that fit last year and that I felt still fit me. When I tried them on they were huge on me! I grabbed a xxl tank top and had to go back and grab a large that fits nice and is slightly loose! I grabbed size 20 jeans and they fell off of me in the change room. Grabbed a 16 that fit like a glove... and I have to admit I looked hot! lol. I have never felt that way before. Was one of the best feelings and shopping experiences I have ever had. Looking forward to more of those.
  • rugratz2015
    rugratz2015 Posts: 593 Member
    Went shopping at old navy on Saturday. I went to grab my regular sizes that fit last year and that I felt still fit me. When I tried them on they were huge on me! I grabbed a xxl tank top and had to go back and grab a large that fits nice and is slightly loose! I grabbed size 20 jeans and they fell off of me in the change room. Grabbed a 16 that fit like a glove... and I have to admit I looked hot! lol. I have never felt that way before. Was one of the best feelings and shopping experiences I have ever had. Looking forward to more of those.

    Well done, that's a huge loss :smiley:
  • WicklowWanderer
    WicklowWanderer Posts: 247 Member
    Went shopping at old navy on Saturday. I went to grab my regular sizes that fit last year and that I felt still fit me. When I tried them on they were huge on me! I grabbed a xxl tank top and had to go back and grab a large that fits nice and is slightly loose! I grabbed size 20 jeans and they fell off of me in the change room. Grabbed a 16 that fit like a glove... and I have to admit I looked hot! lol. I have never felt that way before. Was one of the best feelings and shopping experiences I have ever had. Looking forward to more of those.

    Love it! Congrats!
  • ShansGotGoals
    ShansGotGoals Posts: 928 Member
    @mandync5497 Way to go!!! Your killing it, keep it up!
  • mandync5497
    mandync5497 Posts: 56 Member
    Thanks! @shangates92
  • caranais
    caranais Posts: 101 Member
    Went shopping at old navy on Saturday. I went to grab my regular sizes that fit last year and that I felt still fit me. When I tried them on they were huge on me! I grabbed a xxl tank top and had to go back and grab a large that fits nice and is slightly loose! I grabbed size 20 jeans and they fell off of me in the change room. Grabbed a 16 that fit like a glove... and I have to admit I looked hot! lol. I have never felt that way before. Was one of the best feelings and shopping experiences I have ever had. Looking forward to more of those.

  • caranais
    caranais Posts: 101 Member
    that's really great - you must feel so elated. Congratulations
  • caranais
    caranais Posts: 101 Member
    sorry mandync5497 - didn't manage to get quote and reply on same post. but well done, you're awesome xxx
  • mandync5497
    mandync5497 Posts: 56 Member
    Thank you @caranais
  • MicheleStitches
    MicheleStitches Posts: 306 Member
    edited September 2015
    Keep 'em coming, ya'll. Love to read everyone's success stories!
  • MicheleStitches
    MicheleStitches Posts: 306 Member
    Went shopping at old navy on Saturday. I went to grab my regular sizes that fit last year and that I felt still fit me. When I tried them on they were huge on me! I grabbed a xxl tank top and had to go back and grab a large that fits nice and is slightly loose! I grabbed size 20 jeans and they fell off of me in the change room. Grabbed a 16 that fit like a glove... and I have to admit I looked hot! lol. I have never felt that way before. Was one of the best feelings and shopping experiences I have ever had. Looking forward to more of those.

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  • mandync5497
    mandync5497 Posts: 56 Member
  • Rach_B_81
    Rach_B_81 Posts: 38 Member
    On the weekend my husband really wanted a Harvey's burger (3$ promotion) and I stood in line and didn't get one. And then watched him eat it and declined a bite
  • mandync5497
    mandync5497 Posts: 56 Member
    Great will power @Rach_B_81
  • WicklowWanderer
    WicklowWanderer Posts: 247 Member
    edited September 2015
    Today I was able to fit into a pair of UK size 12 work pants that I had bought ages ago without trying on first. When I got them home that day, I couldn't get them up over the tops of my thighs. I buried the bag and promptly forgot about them until recently finding them in the back of my wardrobe with the tags still attached. Good thing too- my usual work pants had turned to loose sacking around my behind and I had to get rid of them!
  • aamundsoncpa
    aamundsoncpa Posts: 77 Member
    Today I was able to fit into a pair of UK size 12 work pants that I had bought ages ago without trying on first. When I got them home that day, I couldn't get them up over the tops of my thighs. I buried the bag and promptly forgot about them until recently finding them in the back of my wardrobe with the tags still attached. Good thing too- my usual work pants had turned to loose sacking around my behind and I had to get rid of them!

    That is great news!! I am hoping by the end of October that I can fit into a few of my smaller sizes just waiting for me in the guest bedroom closet!

  • aamundsoncpa
    aamundsoncpa Posts: 77 Member
    I made No Bake cookies yesterday - the ones with cocoa, oatmeal, coconut, peanut butter and tons of sugar. My husband wanted something sweet to eat for the week. Typically, I will practically lick out the pan when I'm done making them. Although I was a little tempted, it wasn't too hard to resist and I stuck that pan under water giving me no further option of even a little taste. My change in diet (no sugar, no caffeine, no processed foods, no alcohol) makes those sweets much easier to resist these days!

    So far so good on avoiding the actual cookies! :)
  • loni26
    loni26 Posts: 18 Member
    Went down 5 lbs this week, super stoked. BUT its hard as hell to watch my friends drink and eat after we play sports
  • aamundsoncpa
    aamundsoncpa Posts: 77 Member
    We're having a Halloween potluck at work tomorrow. I'm bringing something relatively healthy instead of my normal baked goods. I'm hoping there will be some yummy salads but plan to bring a back up lunch in case there's not enough healthy food to eat. I know one meal won't break my success, but I'm planning to have my "cheat meal" this weekend when the family meets for a birthday celebration.

    Here's hoping I can resist the temptation of any sweets, chips and really fattening food at the potluck tomorrow!
  • WicklowWanderer
    WicklowWanderer Posts: 247 Member
    edited October 2015
    No caffeine, no sugar, no alcohol?! It would all be over for me, the minute I thought I couldn't have something. I'd obsess about it and then would eventually cave in and binge. I wont give up coffee, wine, cheese or chocolate ever and I still enjoy these in moderation. Its working for me this time- smarter substitutions and slashing my carb intake certainly helped. Pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, flour, cake ,cookies, crackers, crisps/chips... gone. All replaced with courgettes, eggplant, peppers, cauliflower, salads, light cracker bread, caramel flavoured rice cakes and squares of super-dark chocolate! Plus a little more movement. Walking more, an extra gym session and a sport I love makes it all very sustainable. I'm 20 pounds down since end of July, aiming for another 20 to hit my goal of 135 by next March.

    My NSV this week- I went shopping for a winter coat today and everything was just too big and unflattering. Came home empty handed.
  • aamundsoncpa
    aamundsoncpa Posts: 77 Member
    No caffeine, no sugar, no alcohol?! It would all be over for me, the minute I thought I couldn't have something. I'd obsess about it and then would eventually cave in and binge. I wont give up coffee, wine, cheese or chocolate ever and I still enjoy these in moderation.

    It hasn't been easy. I was having wine and ice cream almost every night thinking I was fitting it into my allotted calories for the day but probably underestimating my portions. I had a health scare about a month and a half ago and I changed my diet to avoid having surgery. It's amazing how when you train yourself not to eat specific foods, they just don't taste as good as they used to! I do treat myself to a Starbucks pumpkin spice chai tea each week. The rest of the week I'm filling up on fruits and veggies, nuts, fresh eggs (we have our own hens), legumes, whole wheat bread or tortillas, yogurt and of course lots and lots of water.

    I survived the potluck at work today...I estimate my meal was about 400 calories total (no dessert other than a couple slices of apple with a tsp or 2 of caramel sauce). I actually feel stuffed too!
  • mmebouchon
    mmebouchon Posts: 855 Member
    I have to go away for 3 days this weekend so I have managed to bank a few calories each day this week to use on the weekend.
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