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Non Scale Victories

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My PT says I should post this as a NSV - I wasn't sure but here goes.

My PT reminded me that when I first went to her a year ago, she made me look in the mirrors in a big studio, and my response came out tearfully 'I don't know how i got here - how did I ever get so big?'. I was so upset and more shocked at how big I had really become. I suppose it meant I had stopped looking at myself and caring.

1 year later, I stand in the mirror in skinny runny tights and vest top saying 'I like my legs. my boobs, my face, my neck...just need work on the arms and stomach region'.

Don't get me wrong I have lost 53lbs but still have another 4 stone to go, but feel I have found the long lost me again!!

Does this pass as a NSV? I suppose it isn't someone else noticing how good I look, but me actually noticing myself?🙂
 
lucy123 said:
...Does this pass as a NSV? I suppose it isn't someone else noticing how good I look, but me actually noticing myself?🙂
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It most definitely does! I think that a personal improvement in how you view yourself is one of the greatest improvements - a huge indicator of the improvement in your self-esteem and body image! Be very proud of what you have achieved! 🙂
 
Northerner said:
It most definitely does! I think that a personal improvement in how you view yourself is one of the greatest improvements - a huge indicator of the improvement in your self-esteem and body image! Be very proud of what you have achieved! 🙂
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Here, here!! 🙂
 
It is a brilliant NSV and a very definite one.

Well done.
 
O Lucy that brought tears to eyes. Well done what a great achievement 🙂

and well done Margaret 🙂
 
My husband doesnt like butter/low fat spread spread at tall.

My non-scale victory is a bit of a funny one..........the last five tubs of low fat spread I have had to throw away when less than a third has been used as it gone out of date 🙂
 
That's an interesting one Sheilagh. I have found I spread it very thinly, and have also gone off the taste for butter!
 
I would say thats a good NSV Sheilagh - it is a sign that you are eating much healthier - well done🙂
 
I am being measured every 3 weeks now and in the last 3 weeks I have lost the following.

Right arm: 3cm
Chest: 5.5cm
Stomach: 4.5cm
Right leg: 6 cm
Boobs:5cm
Hips:3.5cm

and 15.5lbs!!🙂

I can really feel it too - its been a long while since i have noticed how i looked and am now noticing changes weekly. I saw a little mole on my tummy today I forgot I had!!!:D
 
LOL Lucy!

Well done on your weight loss and inches loss.
 
No matter what the scales say, one of the best things ever is to go in to a shop trying some clothes on which you think will go nowhere near you only to find that they fit.

At the end of last year I was bulging out of 42 inch waist trousers, last night I picked a pair of 34 inch jeans up just out of interest more than anything and ended up pretty much running to the till lol 🙂
 
Silkman_Bob said:
No matter what the scales say, one of the best things ever is to go in to a shop trying some clothes on which you think will go nowhere near you only to find that they fit.

At the end of last year I was bulging out of 42 inch waist trousers, last night I picked a pair of 34 inch jeans up just out of interest more than anything and ended up pretty much running to the till lol 🙂
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Yes - there is no feeling like it Bob. Wearing a top today I never thought I woudl get into! 42 to 34 sure is some drop. Have you kept a pair of 42's as a reminder. Its good to keep popping them on too and see the difference🙂
 
Hey Lucy

Yes I have kept a pair of the 42s - lets just say that if I should go out in them I may well get arrested 🙂
 
Hello,

I'm hoping it's all right to 'reopen' this thread but I just had to share. Today for the first time ever I wore size 12 clothes to work! Me size 12! 😱 Never thought I'd see the day so am well chuffed 🙂

xx
 
Well done that must be a great feeling. I remember how I felt getting into size 16 trousers for the first time. Still a while for me to go before I manage size 12.

All your hardwork is paying off🙂
 
daisymoo84 said:
Hello,

I'm hoping it's all right to 'reopen' this thread but I just had to share. Today for the first time ever I wore size 12 clothes to work! Me size 12! 😱 Never thought I'd see the day so am well chuffed 🙂

xx
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Any thread is worth reopening when its such good news as this, a big well done daisy xx
 
daisymoo84 said:
Hello,

I'm hoping it's all right to 'reopen' this thread but I just had to share. Today for the first time ever I wore size 12 clothes to work! Me size 12! 😱 Never thought I'd see the day so am well chuffed 🙂

xx
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Brilliant news daisymoo! I get that feeling when I can actually fit comfortably into the trousers I normally have to squeeze into! 🙂
 
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