Non Scale Victories
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I've been taking bust-waist-hip measurements from the beginning, and today I went back to compare my current numbers with my starting numbers. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the inches are coming off in proportionate ways! I've always carried more of my weight in my lower body and as of today, I've lost 3 inches from my bust, 4 inches from my waist, and 5 inches from my hips!5
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conniewilkins56 wrote: »Bmeadows it sounds like a win to me!
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Well, maybe spoken too soon - yesterday and today were busts and over limit and I'm still fighting cravings today. Oh well - back on track tomorrow, hopefully!3 -
I ordered jeans online last week because I only have two pairs and one of those are about 5 inches too short (which looks really dumb in winter with boots!) These are the first "new" pair of jeans I've purchased in decades - I usually buy my clothes used, usually from Value Village (not sure if they are in America or the UK or not but they are a really well organized used clothing/household goods store here in Canada), but couldn't do that because all the Value Village stores are closed again during our most recent round of lockdowns.
From a jean purchase last summer when the stores reopened after the first round of lockdowns (a tricky shopping trip because though the store had reopened but not the change rooms and I had lost a lot of weight so didn't really know my size - what a fantastic difficulty!) I discovered that I really like the fit of Lee jeans. So, with a good idea of what I wanted, and in anticipation of losing more weight, I ordered a size 10 long, thinking they would be a bit of a reward when I hit my goal.
Yesterday when the dog and I walked out the door for a walk, I saw that bag on the walkway, brought those babies in and tried them on immediately (lol). They fit.
WOOHOO.
I know they are a very large size ten - definitely more like a 12 - and they have some stretch, but it has been at least 30 years since I wore pants this size and they feel so very wonderful.
Strange thing though, despite my excited woohoo here, when I looked in the mirror I couldn't lose the focus on my "problems" - the loose chub over my waist and the bulge of that loose belly skin pooch. But this time last year I was wearing size 22 or 24 depending on brand. I had to remind myself of that and intellectually recognize that I'm much thinner. Soon - I hope/pray/believe - I will see and celebrate this new thinner me when I look in the mirror while trying on new clothes. That I will feel some excitement over how this trusty body looks now, not just because I can zip up a pair of jeans or see a smaller number written on the tag.
Despite the problems - it was still occasion to dance around the house with a very confused but happy and excited dog
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despite the fact that I have gained 10 lbs since October and am having a dilly of a time getting back into a routine to get that 10 lbs back off, I had a big NSV this weekend!
Last weekend, I was in CHarleston, WV, and bought 2 pair of size regular 16 jeans, curvy fit. I did this because I had noticed how big my Cato's 18W's were fitting, and even the two pair of 16W's were a little loose, so I thought that perhaps I was finally into a 16 regular. Sure enough, I came home, tried them on, and they fit!
In fact, after trying on the size 16 regulars, I realized that they too were a little on the looser side, and it had me wondering if perhaps I could get into CAto's 14's. So this weekend, I took my sister in law with me and bought 2 pair of Cato's size 14 jeans to see. She also thought I could get into the size 12's, so I agreed to buy one pair of them, though I didn't think I'd get those on.
The 14's fit perfectly! They were comfortable, not skin tight, even the skinny jeans, and fit very well around the waist. I'm estatic on that front! Now that means I'm in 14's only at Cato's because CAto's clothing is always about a a size smaller than other places, plus these were curvy fit so more room than normal, but one pair was a pair of straight leg jeans and they fit just fine too. But if I'm getting into 14's at Cato's, then I may be starting to slide into 16's elsewhere, which I can't even compute at the moment because 18W's were my pipedream size; I never in my wildest dreams even considered I'd get into a 16!
On top of that, I bought a shirt that she suggested in an XL at Cato's, got back to her place, tried it on, and had to go back and exchange it for a L - that's just wild! I had also bought a wine colored turtleneck last weekend in a L, thinking it would be too little, but I wore it this weekend and realized that with shapewear, it fits just fine.
And teh size 12's? Yes, they were too tight to be comfortable BUT they fit me in the legs AND I was able to get them zippe and buttoned, which I definitely cannot compute.
So, I need to take a day soon and go through my wardrobe again, because I'm thinking I've got several outfits that are going to have to go into the "too large" basket.......9 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »... I definitely cannot compute.......
Congratulations! You must be walking on air. What a satisfying "cannot compute" !
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So the large men's belt I have been using to hold up my size 18 wide pants (yes I'm still wearing them even tho I fit in the 16w pair I bought but I have to wear a belt with the 18s lol) I had to put it on the very first hole of the belt when I bought it and now I wear it on the 4th hole and I think I can probably comfortably wear it in the 5th hole !
I've also come down in my bra band size from a 40 to a 38 and I just bought a new one online that is a 36 and we will see how it fits when it arrives in the mail.
Also while I still have a belly I know it has shrunk because it no longer muffin tops and flops over the top of my pants!
And my t- shirts aren't as tight as they were I'm noticing extra room in the sleeves this week and I didn't even realize that was a thing !
Ok to finish it off I haven't seen my sister in law in person in a few months and this evening I was talking to her standing in her front yard and she just paused mid sentence and said Girl you look great how much have you lost ? It felt so good to say almost 50 pounds ....it just felt good for someone who didn't really know I was trying to notice my progress!8 -
Rashel_kitten wrote: »... Girl you look great ...
Congratulations!2 -
@Rashel_kitten congrats! That’s an awesome feeling 😊3
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@bmeadows380 - that is so wonderful! Post a progress photo!
@Rashel_kitten - 50 pounds is amazing! You are doing so well!1 -
Thanks guys !
The topper that still has me smiling this morning is my husband told me last night he can tell my belly is much smaller than it was !
I almost cried happy tears !3 -
Rashel_kitten wrote: »Thanks guys !
The topper that still has me smiling this morning is my husband told me last night he can tell my belly is much smaller than it was !
I almost cried happy tears !
Ah, that’s a great compliment!...I think people sometimes notice we are losing weight or getting smaller and they don’t know whether to comment about it or not....people are so afraid of offending someone....I will take compliments anytime!...my daughter recently told me to buy some new bras because I was getting saggy old lady boobs!...the problem is my bras are too big!2 -
conniewilkins56 wrote: »Rashel_kitten wrote: »Thanks guys !
The topper that still has me smiling this morning is my husband told me last night he can tell my belly is much smaller than it was !
I almost cried happy tears !
Ah, that’s a great compliment!...I think people sometimes notice we are losing weight or getting smaller and they don’t know whether to comment about it or not....people are so afraid of offending someone....I will take compliments anytime!...my daughter recently told me to buy some new bras because I was getting saggy old lady boobs!...the problem is my bras are too big!
Did you get some new ones???
I just ordered another set of smaller bras - when I opened the package I couldn't believe they were going to fit - but they fit just right and it is so exciting not to be quite so saggy! Glad I found one that I like that isn't too expensive. This is my 4th downsize. Not sure where this is going to end. lol.1 -
I adjusted the straps and took the extenders out...the “ girls “ look perkier but I really need to get some new ones!1
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Go get them girl!
I have to tell you about a bra I found last year that I'm absolutely in love with. The brand is "Smart & Sexy" Curvy Signature Lace. I buy them from Amazon, and they are really good coverage and support for less than $15 and they look sexy - which feels really good when you are struggling with your body. And the company is owned by a woman which I really like. And they come in some pretty fun colours - so it feels like I'm really treating myself, which I think is important while all the craziness is going on outside around us and we are working so hard to remodel our bodies.
I swear these bras changed my life. I really hate bra shopping, not to mention that the clothes stores are closed here during lockdown...
It is a major deal going down a bra size. Hope you are feeling perkier all way around!4 -
I am going to check these bras out immediately!...thanks!2
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Awesome NSVs!!! Someone noticed my loss, too!!!4
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I bought a pair of Size 14w jeans today ....didn't try them on yet but the 16w that I'm wearing today is a very loose fit and I was pulling them up all day so I'm hoping !5
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I made it to 60 minutes on the treadmill today ! That's a personal best for me ! Previously I've only made it to 45 minutes!
In other news I will be trying on the new size 14w jeans I bought the other day because the 16w ones kept trying to fall off today ! So I will have to wear them with the belt now like I do with the size 18w ones I have... (yes I'm still wearing my fat pants because I don't want to buy a bunch of new pants every time I drop another 20- 30 pounds ..) that said do you know how annoying it is to keep pulling your jeans up every 30 - 60 seconds while walking on the treadmill for 60 minutes? I do lol ... I consider this a huge NSV !7 -
@Rashel_kitten Congratulations! I wonder how many extra calories you burn pulling those jeans up! Got be worth something!
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The 14w jeans fit ! They are tight but they fit ! And I will wear them proudly and wait as they hopefully fit a little more loosely each time I wear them !3
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lauriekallis wrote: »@Rashel_kitten Congratulations! I wonder how many extra calories you burn pulling those jeans up! Got be worth something!
Haha I hadn't thought of it like that ! I ain't gonna lie tho I kept worrying they were gonna drop low enough to show my undies !3 -
I just noticed my face. Instead of 3 chins when I started this. I only have a small waddle neck!7
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NSV: I’ve lost 2 inches off my waist in the last 2 weeks! 😱🎉 I now really wish I had measured at the beginning, or at least the beginning of January. Oh well!
Oh, I also realized that when I shower, my hips are not knocking my son’s bath toy animals off the shelves anymore! 🙌 It’s the little things! 😆😜6 -
BlossomingJenn wrote: »NSV: I’ve lost 2 inches off my waist in the last 2 weeks! 😱🎉 I now really wish I had measured at the beginning, or at least the beginning of January. Oh well!
Oh, I also realized that when I shower, my hips are not knocking my son’s bath toy animals off the shelves anymore! 🙌 It’s the little things! 😆😜
That is great!...keep up the good work!....I now wish I had taken measurements in the beginning, too...1 -
I got thru Richard Simmons for 30 minutes without taking a break!5
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Ok yall I don't want this to be a huge overshare but I saw my "hoo ha" this morning ! Yes I had to pull my belly in with my hands to do it but before now even that wouldn't have accomplished it ! I almost cried ... that seems so trivial a thing but I haven't seen it in well ....a while. Sorry if it was too much information but I'm singing inside over this little NSV !7
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Rashel_kitten wrote: »Ok yall I don't want this to be a huge overshare but I saw my "hoo ha" this morning ! Yes I had to pull my belly in with my hands to do it but before now even that wouldn't have accomplished it ! I almost cried ... that seems so trivial a thing but I haven't seen it in well ....a while. Sorry if it was too much information but I'm singing inside over this little NSV !
One of my NSV's a while back was that when I pulled my belly in when standing in front of the mirror I could see mine. Still overshadowed by the apron I hate, but I can see it.
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