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During my lunch break today I quickly phoned my Mum to touch base and she asked me what I was doing this weekend. When I told her I was booked in to do a German Christmas Baking Course she replied in her huffy voice “I don’t know why you would do that. You don’t even eat it”. Normally I would have been upset or offended…

Wow! Dee, thank you. That’s such a sweet comment. I really appreciate it. You’re right, many years ago I wasn’t in a great headspace and didn’t believe I deserved love and happiness and that I’d never be a husband and a daddy. But one trip to the doctors for a lingering cold, the dreaded weigh in and the hard slap to the…

For 3.5yrs now I have been following your progress on MFP and Instagram @rldeclercq4 From a continent far, far away I have been cheering you on as the kilos fell off and the milestones clocked up. I have felt your disappointment when setbacks arose and you didn't think success was possible. And I have actually been teary…

As some of you understand, maintenance is often harder than losing. I've been in maintenance now for around two years so NSV's are few and far between. But this week I have three. Firstly, I have managed to squeeze in 2 weekly swim sessions of 40 laps (1km) for the past three weeks. That's in addition to my daily 6-8km…

Eight weeks ago I had serious, major abdominal and internal surgery. I followed that up with an infection that landed me back in hospital. I wasn't well. Today I finished a 55 minute fast walk with a ten minute run. No pain. Just pure joy. I could have kept going but knew I needed to draw the line and not over-do it. Not…

It takes absolute courage to do what you have done. Fighting demons that lay within where body image and weight are concerned can be a lifetime journey for many. The struggle is real. But you just took control. To demonstrate, not just speak, to your daughter about the value of a person and how you see yourself, not how…

I ran into a lovely old neighbor and colleague today. I haven't seen her in about twelve months. "Where on earth did you go?" she asked me. "We moved to the country, remember!" I replied. Turns out she meant where did my fat go, which I thought was hilarious

A patient presented at my work yesterday, and it was a woman from a nearby town who I had spoken to often about 6-7 years ago. She kept staring at me, looking sideways until finally she said "Do I know you? I know you right? Wow! Have you lost a heap of weight? How much have you lost?" I politely smiled. Almost 50kg I…

Oh my dear, I am SO proud of you, and it's an honour & a privilege to be one of your MFP friends. It makes me so darn happy to know you are feeling so positive after the slump earlier this year, but more importantly I don't think you fully appreciate the encouragement and support you give back, as your commitment to your…

It's been quite a while since I posted here, but like most people my life has been kind of hectic. That's why I feel compelled to share my most recent NSV's. 1. The scales have been seriously stuck for about 6mths. This week, after sticking to my diet and exercise plan religiously, we have movement. A 1kg loss is…

When we find ourselves medically incarcerated for a long period of time, it's definitely the small things we miss the most. I no longer have the freedom to jump into the car and visit a friend, or the energy to wash dishes even if I were able. It has occurred to me that my life is so different now, because the things that…

What nobody told me about losing weight? Nobody told me that after losing 46kg all my dreams wouldn't instantly come true, that I wouldn't have the perfect body or a wardrobe full of incredible fashion items and accessories! Nobody told me I wouldn't acquire better taste in clothes, or that people who opted not to speak to…

I love this! Thank you @Just_Maddy for your post. Never give up on yourself sweetheart, because we will never give up on you either xx

@SueSueDio Haha! I think you can say whatever you like, as long as it is said honestly and with sincerity. So thank you. You made my cry. As I always say, we are here because we want to be here, and often we need to be here. Support through this type of journey is paramount because going it alone rarely works long term.…

Some of you will know that I occasionally post here when I have an NSV worth sharing, but I want everyone to know that I read this thread. Every. Single. Day. Not only do I rejoice at all your achievements, it makes me reflect on my own and appreciate how far I've some myself. Often it's difficult to remain focused from…

I read this thread religiously and am thrilled & inspired by each and every NSV posted. I am your cheerleader, and you are definitely mine! As time goes on, everyone on this journey will discover that the scales slow down, stop, and sometimes even creep up. This is when we need to rely on other moments of joy, even the…

Thank you, that was a huge help! Jacket made in Italy, purchased in Germany & now lives in Australia. I just wonder why the world doesn't have standard clothing sizes?? Perhaps it's supposed to keep us all on our toes xx

My parents have just returned from Europe, and my Dad (God love him) bought me back a new denim jacket from Germany because he thought my old one was too big (which it is). Apparently he and Mum had an argument in the store over the size but he won. I visited today and tried it on... Size 40 EUR fits like a glove! I've no…

I've lost 46kg... 101lb... or a 2mth old horse! Or 2 x two year olds + a bale of hay!! That's taking me quite some time to comprehend

I am finding that as my journey continues, the NSV's still keep coming. That on its own is an NSV, so keep up the amazing work my fellow MFP loggers!! 1. On Friday I went shopping with my bestie to find a dress for a wedding in 2 months time. Not only did find and buy two in Size 8 Aus, I love how they look & this will…

@AnnPT77 , Thank You. You bought tears to my eyes and put a smile in my heart. To know that I moved you enough to write those words is beautiful. Everyone here deserves to be celebrated because by doing this we put ourselves on the line and become accountable, whilst also knowing that our thoughts & feelings are embraced,…

I have shared this with my MFP friends but I want to share it here too. This thread is truly inspirational, and some days it's the one thing that keeps me focused. I just hope my random postings can help motivate others as yours do for me. 1) It's been twelve months yesterday since I had a 3lb tumour removed, and all the…

I would LOVE to see MFP include this idea! What an ingenious thought, and would be a brilliant tool to track everything. I have Type 1.

The start of the month was pretty crappy for me, and if there is a wagon I not only fell off it, it backed up and reversed over me. My latest NSV? There are a few... - my Nan recently passed away and I inherited her rings. I also inherited her fat hands. Turns out her rings are way too huge for me! - this week I worked out…

Non-scale Victory. And welcome! Everyone here hopes you find this thread inspirational, uplifting, positive and humourous. But most of all, we hope you discover you are not alone in your journey to a better you xx

For ages I was going 'cold all the time? What are these people talking about?', even after losing 50kgs. This current Aussie winter though, blech. Leggings under my pants, thermal tops under my work shirts, hiking socks for being in the office. I bet I look like I've gained weight because of the extra clothing I'm wearing.…

Costco is relatively new to Australia, so I am unfamiliar with its sizing. In desperate need of a winter coat I found a cute pink and grey one, but unsure of the size required my Dad passed me one. It fitted perfectly. Taking it off I looked at the label and it said Sm/Ch - I thought that meant "small chunky". Turns out…

I had to spend a few hours in Melbourne having my car serviced today. Instead of sitting in a cafe drinking coffee and eating enough to feed a village, I braved the rain and freezing wind & walked for about 90 mins taking in the sights of the big smoke! Distance calculated at about 5km which wasn't a bad stroll. And the…

I see a specialist every twelve months for various chronic conditions. Today was the day. Although clearly she has seen me each year, today we did a comparison. My latest NSV? 2007 - 99kg, waist measurement 93cm Today - 54kg, waist measurement 71cm It's only taken 9yrs but hey, 22cm and 45kg and I'm celebrating! And even…

Still waiting for my treadmill to be repaired which has made me quite anxious for two weeks now, so I have been hammering the home gym... And tonight I discovered an old skipping rope! My latest NSV? Revisiting my childhood, and skipping spasmodically for ten minutes without breaking my neck. Noticing that there is hardly…