Your Favorite NSV

StacySkinny
StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
With so many of us still wallowing in a little bit of self hate over Thanksgiving's over-indulgence, I figured we could all use a little reminder that the numbers on the scale are not the end all and be all of this journey. Let's put out a little bit of encouragement to get us right back on track - I'd like to know what your personal favorite Non-Scale Victory is!

My most recent NSV happened Thanksgiving evening. After dinner, not only did I not head straight to the couch to put up my tired and aching feet, but I actually went for a walk to burn off some of the meal's calories. It wasn't a long walk, but just having the energy and desire to go out and stretch my legs and burn a few calories is a huge victory for me. By the time I was 13 I was wearing women's plus sized clothing, and by the time I was in high school I weight 300 lbs. Having the energy and desire to move is something that really means a lot to me. I've not lost much weight yet (compared to how much I need to lose), but my work outs have given me the strength and energy to do more and more. For this I am so thankful! THAT, to me, is a huge NSV!

Now, I want to hear YOUR favorite Non Scale Victory! Share it with us, lets get some inspiration flowing!

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  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I needed to 'hear' this tonight.
  • vsmurrow
    vsmurrow Posts: 145
    At my local Wal-Mart, some dip**** architect decided that it'd be a great idea to thread the electric mains right through the middle of the biggest aisle. As a result, there's these two large metal poles right as you walk inside. They're not very far apart. About a foot. Maybe less. I saw a 5 year-old girl turn sideways to slide between them. I decided to follow suit.

    I slid right through with ease. Only my tits and my *kitten* touched the poles.

    Giggity.
  • ninamm3
    ninamm3 Posts: 107 Member
    Running my first Half Marathon! I NEVER thought I'd run let alone run 13.1 miles...I've lost some weight in the process and I share alot about my journey on my blog. www.runningsforthebirds.blogspot.com
  • DakotaKeogh
    DakotaKeogh Posts: 693 Member
    Last month I went to the store and was wondering if I'd dropped a pants size. Turned out I'd changed more then that. I walked out of the store with a bag holding two pair of jeans in the size I wore when i was a skinny teenager.
  • Jfearn64
    Jfearn64 Posts: 353 Member
    Had a USO celebration party at our country club. They asked all the veterans to come with their uniforms. I took mine out after being in storage for 20 years. It fit perfectly. Went to the party and I was the only one able to wear the uniform they got out of the service in. People asked if I had gone out and purchased it for the party. "No, this is the same one I wore 20 years ago!" Big NSV for me, could not have gotten into it the year prior.
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Mine is also Thanksgiving related....After dinner, instead of sinking into the couch, watching football and waiting for dessert, I went outside to run around and wrestle with the kids - even better, they got tired first. That's what it's all about for me!

    I love me some NSV's!
  • Queen_Christine
    Queen_Christine Posts: 342 Member
    Well, I wouldn't say this is my "favorite NSV", but it was an unexpected one....

    When I started this journey I was wearing a 2x. (Plus size dept.)

    Yesterday morning I went shopping, and on my way out of JCPenney I saw an adorable, black wool Liz Claibourne coat on sale. I wasn't in need of a coat, and wasn't going to buy it, but since it was so cute I had to try it on. Which I did. I had no trouble buttoning it. I looked in the mirror. It fit me quite nicely! Not tight anywhere! It was a MEDIUM!
    I smiled, hung it back on the hanger, and left. I was very happy just to fit in it !
  • MDVOID
    MDVOID Posts: 45 Member
    When I started almost four moths ago I could barely do 15min of light aerobics before fainting, now I'm doing hour and a half daily workout routine and I feel really good afterwards, now I'm looking forward to do weights training. Plus, I have lost 2 pant sizes.

    Still a long road ahead but it's something.
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    I needed to 'hear' this tonight.

    I'm glad! :D I hope it helped!
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    Running my first Half Marathon! I NEVER thought I'd run let alone run 13.1 miles...I've lost some weight in the process and I share alot about my journey on my blog. www.runningsforthebirds.blogspot.com

    That's fantastic! :D Congratulations! I'm very much looking forward to being able to run some day. At my size it's a bit dangerous for my knees and joints, but I'll get their eventually! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    Had a USO celebration party at our country club. They asked all the veterans to come with their uniforms. I took mine out after being in storage for 20 years. It fit perfectly. Went to the party and I was the only one able to wear the uniform they got out of the service in. People asked if I had gone out and purchased it for the party. "No, this is the same one I wore 20 years ago!" Big NSV for me, could not have gotten into it the year prior.

    hahah! That's AWESOME! I bet you made a lot of the others there jealous that they couldn't fit into their original uniform too! Congratulations!
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    When I started almost four moths ago I could barely do 15min of light aerobics before fainting, now I'm doing hour and a half daily workout routine and I feel really good afterwards, now I'm looking forward to do weights training. Plus, I have lost 2 pant sizes.

    Still a long road ahead but it's something.

    That's great news, my friend! :D Pant sizes are always a joy to drop! I love that you can work out for an hour and a half now! I'm looking forward to being able to work out for that long as well!
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