Game changing NSV

MrsCon40
MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
edited October 3 in Success Stories
When I started here in earnest at the end of January I was heavier than the day I gave birth to my daughter over 11 years before. I honestly had no idea that I had let myself get up to 182 pounds. It snuck up on my like some cellulite spreading ninja.

I had to buy new clothes when I got this job. I tossed all of my old clothes except for my favorite pair of slacks and my favorite pencil skirt - which I had no hope in hell of even getting one thunder thigh in to...

I kept them because while they were my favorites they also represented the high end of my normal weight range for years. When they started to get tight would watch what I ate until they were roomy again. Sometimes they were even too big. But so long as I fit in this one skirt and this one pair of slacks, I never felt "fat".

I have since had to buy new pants and skirts twice (from 16s and now in 10s). For laughs I thought I'd see how close I was to fitting in my favorites...

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I will heretofore cease to refer to myself as "fatass". I FINALLY feel like I've got a handle on this.

p.s. I weigh at least 8 pounds more now than the last time I wore this skirt about 18 months ago - and I was PACKED into it with spanx. Please don't let the scale dictate your happiness!
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  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I weigh at least 8 pounds more now than the last time I wore this skirt about 18 months ago - and I was PACKED into it with spanx. Please don't let the scale dictate your happiness!
    1. Congrats. You should be very proud of what you've accomplished.

    2. Thanks for the reminder about measuring success beyond the scale.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    some clothes I simply keep around to remind me about my size...
    shopping in my own closet is hella fun!

    You look fantastic, my dear!
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    WHOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    Congrats!! This is really great & you look incredible :bigsmile:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    This makes me very, very happy. I'm proud of you.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    some clothes I simply keep around to remind me about my size...
    shopping in my own closet is hella fun!

    You look fantastic, my dear!

    I second this.

    So proud of you, dear!
  • yummy♥
    yummy♥ Posts: 612 Member
    E, you are gorgeous.
    you OWN that skirt.
    congratulations :)
  • BeautifulScarsWECHANGED
    BeautifulScarsWECHANGED Posts: 749 Member
    Great job! You look fantastic!
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    You look amazing! Great job! :flowerforyou:
  • _Johanna_
    _Johanna_ Posts: 125 Member
    It snuck up on my like some cellulite spreading ninja.

    HA HA HA!!! I love this!
    p.s. I weigh at least 8 pounds more now than the last time I wore this skirt about 18 months ago - and I was PACKED into it with spanx. Please don't let the scale dictate your happiness!

    You rock! Oh...and you look HOT!
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Amazing job Em!! I am proud. =)
  • snc1212
    snc1212 Posts: 38
    Ok...what does NSV mean??:smile:
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    YES!YES!YES!

    Congratulations! I am so THRILLED for you. You effing rock! Your @ss looks amazing BTW.
  • Sugarchef
    Sugarchef Posts: 319 Member
    Great job! You're looking great! Woo hoo for you!
  • Lizzy_Sunflower
    Lizzy_Sunflower Posts: 1,510 Member
    Congrats Em, you look great!
  • steffiejoe
    steffiejoe Posts: 313 Member
    Look at you!! Way to go!
  • mlwestbury
    mlwestbury Posts: 17 Member
    Good for you! You look great! BTW what does NSV mean?
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    Love the picture. Love this post. Love you.

    Your attitude has always been inspiring to me - including (especially!) the sarcasm.

    Thank you for being part of the MFP community and being a good friend.
  • auptagdar
    auptagdar Posts: 5 Member
    I'll take a guess - Non Scale Victory?
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    Wootwootwoot!!!! YOU are amazing!!! AMAZING!!!

    That is all.
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    This also really inspires me even more to stop paying attention to the scale so much. :drinker:
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Amazing work :bigsmile: :drinker:
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    you OWN that skirt.

    Yup, that says it!!!
  • unhinge
    unhinge Posts: 318 Member
    You look Marvelous, Simply Marvelous, my dear. Great job!
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
    You are one awesome inspiration lady. I must say. You are the bees knees.
    You should be so proud of yourself. You do not look chubby AT ALL.
    I can't wait to be in your position.

    I keep dogging myself because my scale losses have been so slow, but they are still losses and I LOOK and FEEL much better. It may take me twice as long to get "there" but I will get there and I will be better for it.

    You rock. Celebrate your sexiness in some awesome and crazy way tonight. You've earned it!
  • ladybug11
    ladybug11 Posts: 87 Member
    Game changing, indeed! Awesome NSV, Emily. You're rockin' that skirt in a very "Hot For Teacher" way!
  • ajk828
    ajk828 Posts: 335
    Sugar plum I am so happy for you!!!! This is amazing, you are stupendous and I'm so proud of you!!!

    Infinite x's and o's for my girl!!!!


    Ps you look amazing!!!
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    That smile on your face is worth a million words! Good for you and thanks for sharing. :)
  • evilbanks
    evilbanks Posts: 166
    When I started here in earnest at the end of January I was heavier than the day I gave birth to my daughter over 11 years before. I honestly had no idea that I had let myself get up to 182 pounds. It snuck up on my like some cellulite spreading ninja.

    I had to buy new clothes when I got this job. I tossed all of my old clothes except for my favorite pair of slacks and my favorite pencil skirt - which I had no hope in hell of even getting one thunder thigh in to...

    I kept them because while they were my favorites they also represented the high end of my normal weight range for years. When they started to get tight would watch what I ate until they were roomy again. Sometimes they were even too big. But so long as I fit in this one skirt and this one pair of slacks, I never felt "fat".

    I have since had to buy new pants and skirts twice (from 16s and now in 10s). For laughs I thought I'd see how close I was to fitting in my favorites...

    6211448244_6b704a5bcb_o.jpg

    I will heretofore cease to refer to myself as "fatass". I FINALLY feel like I've got a handle on this.

    p.s. I weigh at least 8 pounds more now than the last time I wore this skirt about 18 months ago - and I was PACKED into it with spanx. Please don't let the scale dictate your happiness!

    So very cool! Congrats my friend, you look really great.
  • mcdonl
    mcdonl Posts: 342 Member
    You are one sexy woman. Your dad would be so proud of you, like a good highlander you grabbed hold of what you wanted and you made it happen. Glad to be your friend.
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