Non Scale Victories

[katie]

Thanks Lucy, I hope things are going better for you. I meant to write this before, but... Remember that initial weightloss is usually the easiest and fasted, then things start to slow down. Don't give up! It is healthy to lose a bit at a time and it all adds up x

 

[lucy123]

Ah thank you Katie- all this support is really helping and I do feel much better.
Its not typical of me to feel like I did earlier and feel a bit silly now.
It seemed to come from nowhere and I felt suddenly very panicky about the weight loss - which is rather daft isn't it!

Normal service (hopefully) resumed now!

 

[Steff]

Had a couple of the mums ask if i had lost weight recently that was a nice boost to the old confidence

 

[lucy123]

Okay this might seem a strange NSV but for me a good one.

Had a really off day today (see other posts) - but just realised not once did I want to eat something naughty and stuck to my plan without really realising it - now thats got to be good hasn;t it?

 

[cazscot]

I lost 2 stone before being diagnosed then put half a stone back on, but have kept my weight near enough the same for a whole year and have gone from a size 16 to a 12/14 🙂

Well done teapot, they say that it is harder to maintain your weight once you have lost it so that is a major NSV xx

 

[cazscot]

I had a little victory today. I went to the shop and bought nuts and a diet coke. I really wanted bakewell tarts This should keep me going for a bit though 🙂

Good for you! Feels great dosent it when you want something but dont buy it. Well done xx

 

[cazscot]

Had a couple of the mums ask if i had lost weight recently that was a nice boost to the old confidence

Yep feels great dosent it, Steffie when people start to notice xx

 

[cazscot]

Okay this might seem a strange NSV but for me a good one.

Had a really off day today (see other posts) - but just realised not once did I want to eat something naughty and stuck to my plan without really realising it - now thats got to be good hasn;t it?

Lucy, that is not a strange NSV, I am a comfort/emotional eater and it feels fantastic if I am having and emotional time and I dont overeat. So major kudos to you today not overeating xxx

 

[dorsetlad]

Don't know if this could be considered NSV. This morning I was sorting out some old clothes for a charity bag. I picked up a pair of trousers that I used to wear before diagnosis in June, and thought I'd try them on to see if they were really too big now. (Have lost over 1.5 stone) Well, I put them on and fully secured them, but was able to slip them down over my hips.😱(Not a pretty sight) Needless to say, they are now in the charity bag.

Brian

 

[cazscot]

Don't know if this could be considered NSV. This morning I was sorting out some old clothes for a charity bag. I picked up a pair of trousers that I used to wear before diagnosis in June, and thought I'd try them on to see if they were really too big now. (Have lost over 1.5 stone) Well, I put them on and fully secured them, but was able to slip them down over my hips.😱(Not a pretty sight) Needless to say, they are now in the charity bag.

Brian

That is definatley an NSV, Brian. Well done! Feels great dosent it when clothes are getting too big The charities have made a fortune out of me over the past 18 months 🙂

 

[cazscot]

I had to run for the bus today (only about 50 metres) . Wasnt puffing or panting either. A year and a half ago I would never have made it...

 

[lucy123]

Hi Brian - that is a major NSV!!! Well done - how are you today in your pre-holiday week?

 

[dorsetlad]

Thanks Caz & Lucy. Yes things are good at the mo. Irene & I had a good long walk by the sea this afternoon for a couple of hours. Beautiful weather. Exercise class tomorrow afternoon, and Nordic walking at Portland Bill on Saturday morning. Now looking forward to getting my HbA1c results on Tuesday, then fly out to New York on Wednesday. Can't wait.

Brian

 

[lucy123]

We know....we know ....you are going on holiday on Wednesday!!!! Ha Ha only joking and extremely jealous.

Keep up the exercise Brian - well done on the last push until you go!

 

[cazscot]

I love New York! Although I have only been there three times, and the last time was 11 years ago! Oh dear think I might have to persuade oh that another trip is in order... 🙄

 

[Cliff]

11 months ago was an XXL in everything - now fitting comfortably into a Medium. Thank goodness for Primark during my 'transition' as the waist dropped from 40/42'' to 34'' (I even have a pair of trousers that say 32'' but I don't believe them). Now stabilised at a BMI of 23.2, down from about 30.

There is a charity clothes bin in our village that has seen a lot of action in the last year.

 

[dorsetlad]

Well done Cliff. You put me to shame🙂

Brian

 

[novorapidboi26]

11 months ago was an XXL in everything - now fitting comfortably into a Medium. Thank goodness for Primark during my 'transition' as the waist dropped from 40/42'' to 34'' (I even have a pair of trousers that say 32'' but I don't believe them). Now stabilised at a BMI of 23.2, down from about 30.

There is a charity clothes bin in our village that has seen a lot of action in the last year.

Thats is a good acheivement, well done, any tips............

 

[lucy123]

Wow Cliff- that is an almight NSV.
I have just dropped off my first charity bag!
Well done!

 

[Caroline]

Well done to everyone, you're all putting me to shame.