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Non Scale Victories

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Post here any 'victory' you have that isn't achieved by the scales, but is recognition of good weight loss


NSV: Jeans falling down when running.
Couldn't run 3 months ago, ran accross a car park and didn't realise was doing it until had to hold jeans up as falling down!
 
I can fit behind the steering wheel of the car without it rubbing my tummy now :D
 
Can see all my tops are too roomy so buying a smaller size.

Have to laugh though as one shop's Medium tops were too big so I had to buy Small. No way am I a Small. They have messed with the sizes.
 
No Marg...i bet they really are small!
I cannot wait until I can holler can i have this in a smaller size please.
I managed to get into a size 18 dress at the weekend (should post that on here really). It is a bit tight at the moment, but I can get into it and zip it up!! I was a 22/24 in June.

I can't wait to get into a 16 as shops seem to always have stock in in this size.
 
Before diagnosis in October 2009, I had to add another hole towards the end of my trouser belt. :(

Now, I'm using the last available hole in the opposite direction. That works out at a 7" waist reduction. 🙂

I'm still wearing the same trousers though, because I'm not buying any new clothes until I hit my target!

Andy
 
and apparently Andy - it is that measurement that is quite important.
My DSN has asked me to let her know each time what my waist measurement is as apparently that is just as important as the weight loss.
 
Ah, but where do you measure your waist? My practice nurse reckons the true measurement as just above the belly button. yeah right - no way am I going to take that as my waist measurement!!!

Anyway, back on topic, my watch is having to be shoved further and further up my arm as my wrist gets slimmer!
 
I can now play cricket with my son for longer then 15 minutes , whereas before i had to stop and take a seat and get my breathe back.
 
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Well my very small victory so far is that I have cut out all the cr*p. I had the holiday blues after getting back from Australia and started eating rubbish... put on all the weight I had lost whilst out there (urgh). I have replaced any bread products with rye bread, no cakes etc.

I started smoking in Oz and have been for about 6 months. I Haven't smoked for nearly a week, since my Diabetic appointment.
 
Katie - so very well done, especially on the ciggies. Proud of you
 
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 🙂
 
Hi Teapot,

The hardest part to losing weight is keeping it off in my opinion so a big well done to you, and for sharing us your loss from 16 to 12. Its nice to hear of those who have succeeded too to inspire us all. If you have any tips, please feel free to share with us.
 
Okay I am not sure if I can class this as a NSV... I had to stop at tennis to ask my partner to adjust my bra strap on the right from max strap to adj moving to the middle as strap kept falling down whilst playing (girls you know what I mean!) ...now I was going to class this as a NSV, but then I had a worrying thought- why did I only have to adjust the right side and not the left - is this a NSV or am I realising something I would rather not know!!!
 
Thanks Lucy 🙂 I do a lot of walking during the week and use my wii for more fun ways of exercising. Wii Fit and Just Dance are great for burning the calories! xx
 
lucy123 said:
Okay I am not sure if I can class this as a NSV... I had to stop at tennis to ask my partner to adjust my bra strap on the right from max strap to adj moving to the middle as strap kept falling down whilst playing (girls you know what I mean!) ...now I was going to class this as a NSV, but then I had a worrying thought- why did I only have to adjust the right side and not the left - is this a NSV or am I realising something I would rather not know!!!
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I get that too! Definately count it as a NSV if the other side starts falling down 🙂
 
You have just reminded me that someone bought me just dance and I have never used it - just had a quick look and it seemed to be just moving your arms - is there more to it - if so, must get it out.
 
Well Teapot, I hope it does soon or I may start looking rather odd!
 
You can sit down and do it but you can really go for it (which is more fun) and it does get your blood pumping! I think there's a new one out that does all the musicals etc which also looks really good 🙂
 
I had a little victory today. I went to the shop and bought nuts and a diet coke. I really wanted bakewell tarts :D This should keep me going for a bit though 🙂
 
Wll done Katie - little adjustments reap big rewards! thats excellent!
 
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