Non - Scale Victories (NSV) - care to share?

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  • Hoakiebs
    Hoakiebs Posts: 430 Member
    Even though the scale is not moving I can tell a huge difference in the way my clothes fit now. Plus I no longer have to take heartburn medication anymore!
    Heck, I never even thought of that, but I used to get heartburn so bad after spicy meals, and all I eat is spicy meals, but it's gone now!
  • JanetLM73
    JanetLM73 Posts: 1,226 Member
    My 5 year old told me I'm super skinny, I'm so not...but it was nice to hear :love:
    My jean are so loose, even the belt isn't helping, they are bunching up in the waist :bigsmile:
    People are finally starting to notice :happy:

    Congratulations to everyone for your NSV! :flowerforyou:
  • cranberrycat
    cranberrycat Posts: 233 Member
    Not sure if this counts or not, but I consider it a victory!

    Was gone all weekend, dependent upon restaurant food and the continental breakfast at the motel. Since I have MFP on my phone, it came in very handy for tracking cals, looking up restaurant meals, etc. Caught myself before making some huge mistakes!

    Anyway, was only 0.4# above my weigh in on Friday, so I consider that a huge success, even if the scale went up instead of down!
  • amazon75
    amazon75 Posts: 165
    The best NSV so far? My little brother asking me for a meal plan.

    Oh, and sitting down and unconsciuosly crossing my legs. I do it all the time now.
  • Larry0445
    Larry0445 Posts: 204 Member
    Second hole in my belt,to third... :-)
  • drusselm
    drusselm Posts: 5
    clothes fitting nicely very nice feeling
  • cranberrycat
    cranberrycat Posts: 233 Member
    Oh, and my best friend commented to me that I looked younger than most everyone else at the event we were at yesterday...
    being that today is my 48th birthday, I ate that one up!
  • tinamatteson
    tinamatteson Posts: 125 Member
    Catching my reflection in a mirror or store window and NOT trying to look away as quickly as possible.

    Wrapping my bath towel all the way around me,

    Shopping in the 'regular' size section of the department store instead of the 'plus' department.

    Feeling the muscles in my legs and arms when I put on body lotion.

    Having my friends say, 'you've gotten so skinny!' (not quite, but it's nice they think so)

    Not having to wear vests or jackets to hide the rolls around my middle - I can wear fitted t-shirts or tank tops and that's it!
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Yesterday was my 75th session at Jazzercise for this year. Off to a good start!
  • DalexD
    DalexD Posts: 236 Member
    Got wolf whistled at last week!!
  • leahnoelle31
    leahnoelle31 Posts: 79 Member
    I bought a size small dress in JUNIORS yesterday. And the size 6 dresses in ladies that I usually wear are getting loose! Crazy...
  • HLeAnn
    HLeAnn Posts: 261 Member
    I have an old leather belt that, when I was at my heaviest (195), I had added a hole to on the end because it had become too small. Today, I still wear that same belt, but just a couple weeks ago, i had to add a hole to the OTHER side because it had become too big for me! Very cool NSV for me :)

    ETA: It has been over 2 years since I was at 195. I started MFP this last December/Jan. at 171 lbs. My current weight is 158.
  • Trishajac
    Trishajac Posts: 482 Member
    1. One of my students from November didn't recognize me as I walked past them in the hall.
    2. Went to buy some new shorts for spring, fit into a 34. ( started @ 40)
    3. Coworkers saying I inspired them to do something about their weight issues.

    I've let my hair grow - and I'm not recognized.... can't wait til I can add the loss of pounds and inches!
  • Trishajac
    Trishajac Posts: 482 Member
    Catching my reflection in a mirror or store window and NOT trying to look away as quickly as possible.

    Wrapping my bath towel all the way around me,

    Shopping in the 'regular' size section of the department store instead of the 'plus' department.

    Feeling the muscles in my legs and arms when I put on body lotion.

    Having my friends say, 'you've gotten so skinny!' (not quite, but it's nice they think so)

    Not having to wear vests or jackets to hide the rolls around my middle - I can wear fitted t-shirts or tank tops and that's it!

    :smile:
    I can so relate to the vests and jackets... that made me have a HUGE grin!! Congrats on your success thus far!
  • princessdracos
    princessdracos Posts: 125 Member
    14 pounds down, and have to wear a medium in our unisex work polo shirts so I don't look sloppy! Also, I purchased shorts for work a few weeks ago...I bought size 18, put them on yesterday, and they're actually a little loose!

    But my biggest NSV was calling my doctor to adjust my insulin. My fasting sugar was hitting the low 70s, and the receptionist I spoke with said I really know what I'm doing and I should teach the patients! :happy: Then she called back to tell me the doctor wanted me to reduce my dosage by 8 units :bigsmile: I can't quit bragging to my friends about it...lol
  • graebnerkm15
    graebnerkm15 Posts: 33 Member
    I have a few that I would like to share...
    I have logged for 15 days now!! That is a record for me, usually I get discouraged after less than a week and give up.
    When I sit down I can see my belly button instead of it being covered in a yucky fat roll.
    My jeans are fitting looser even after just being washed!!!!!!
    And my work pants are fitting looser after just being washed as well.

    I can't wait until my face starts getting thinner too and I can lose this lovely double chin I've gotten.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    Today I got my License renewed 4yrs later and down 23pds from that time and my face doesn't even look like the same person...I guess I am not anyway...My entire thought process of health is different
  • Trishajac
    Trishajac Posts: 482 Member
    Yesterday was my 75th session at Jazzercise for this year. Off to a good start!

    sounds like fun!! Congratulations on your success!
  • emmalecras
    emmalecras Posts: 79 Member
    Dread one of the meeting rooms at work as the chairs are the worst and I always feel squished. But, today, I actually fit in the chair!!!
  • milzu
    milzu Posts: 40 Member
    Flexing my willpower muscle and not having any chocolate all day. It's happened once or twice in the last three months :)
  • ball858
    ball858 Posts: 395 Member
    Not having to go to big shops (like Evans) or Online to buy my clothes - I can now go to Topshop with all my friends
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    fitting in and performing in my $4000 wedding dress :)
  • 5Btieden
    5Btieden Posts: 189 Member
    Took the kids down to the park today and was making laps around it. Our local pastor and his family were out for a walk. They told me how they think it is just great that I am that I am out getting healthy :) They said they have seen me down at the park at night and how they think its a huge accomplishment for me to start running. Just the right NSV to get me back on board with the C25K. Week 4 is so hard for me!
  • ErnieM88
    ErnieM88 Posts: 146 Member
    when I'm lying in bed on my side or laying on the sofa watching tele, I can feel my hip bone jutting out! I'm sure it was never there before!
    Also, being able to say no to things like cakes and biscuits. Generally all shop bought so I just tell myself the next time I fancy them I can hop on my bike and do the 10 minute journey myself.
  • CareyOstertag
    CareyOstertag Posts: 2 Member
    i have not seen a dramatic weight loss, but yesterday i was able to fit into a dress i have been trying to get back into for 6 years now. then realized that i was down to sizes. this dress has been hanging in my bedroom for about 3 years now just waiting for me to fit into it again. i never really got the whole exercise thing till now. i was almost in tears.
  • sheepysaccount
    sheepysaccount Posts: 608 Member
    My coworker told me I looked goo last night ^_^ She hadn't seen me in weeks :P

    Also, my belt needed a new hole <3
  • phillieschic
    phillieschic Posts: 615
    All along the way, my 14 year old son has measured my weight loss and body transformation by hugging me...he tries to see how far he can wrap his arms around my waist and touch his wrists, elbows, etc.. He doesn't get excited anymore though because the other day he said, "Mom, I can always wrap my arms around you and grab past my elbows and half way up my bicep...so it's no big deal to me that your waist is so small now."

    LOL...it sure is a BIG deal to me! :tongue:
  • lclowe0808
    lclowe0808 Posts: 62 Member
    With losing over 75 lbs.....I am able to:
    - put on my socks without assistive device
    - tie my shoes
    - walk up stairs
    - just being able to walk more than 10 steps period
    - ride a bike
    - participate in an indoor triathlon!!!!!

    It's those little things in life that make a big difference!

    Hugz

    Linda
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Had a couple of people tell me that I look taller, my mum said that it's like I'm standing taller. Shoulders back instead of slouched. Also told my arms and chest are looking nicer and more firm. Happy dayze
  • kluvit
    kluvit Posts: 435 Member
    The pants that were too snug to wear when I first bought them a month ago are now almost too big to wear.

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