The last month has been a pretty long plateau and I've been getting down on myself about the scale not moving. Today I reminded myself that it isn't always the scale that tells the picture. I did a little shopping and not only was I able to shop in the Misses department, but I bought a dress I would never have touched before. Completely out of my comfort zone, or so I thought. Couldn't wait to get home to try it on for the boyfriend. Big success. Can't wait to wear it. I feel a nice evening out in my future.

I find that I enjoy shopping now, trying on clothes and pushing my own boundaries. I have painted toes, that I can see, and feel more feminine than ever before. I don't know if it makes sense, but instead of trying to 'blend in' and not be noticed, I want to say "look at me here I am".

Looking forward to the next stage in my journey. I will reach goal that is a promise I've made to myself that I don't plan to break.

Awesome! Congratulations. Hope more NSV's in your future!!!

woo hoo! NSV are great, especially when cute clothes are involved!

What is NSV? Still new to all of this.

A non surgical victory, such as being able to bend over and tie your shoes, crossing your legs, flying on an airplane without the seatbelt extender, wearing a clothing size without an X .... There are many!!!!

Ah yes, gotcha! Can't wait for some of those!

i thought "NSV" stood for non scale victory ? either way, they're a big ego boost, especially when the scale isnt moving. wait until your pants get baggy, some one says you look thinner, or you can fit into a smaller size. ! good luck to you !

You are correct pink dahlia...what was I thinking.?..got surgery on my mind...thanks for correcting.

Way to go! I hope you have bright painted toes, put on that sexy dress, and have a great time! You deserve it! What you are feeling totally makes sense and is encouraging for everyone to read. Bring on the NSVs!

My husband and I went shopping yesterday(I make him take me and watch while I model for him). He picked out a dress for me. I tried it on, and it was short, I said so, he says" It only 3 inches above yoyur knees!". I chose not to get it, but smile to myself that he thinks this 63 year old should wear it! Love NSV's too! Karen

Karen can I ask how long ago you had the surgery? I'm 60 and wondering how age plays into all of this? I'm very healthy, all my numbers are great other than the scales so I'm hoping all goes fine and with a quick recovery.

My husband and I went shopping yesterday(I make him take me and watch while I model for him). He picked out a dress for me. I tried it on, and it was short, I said so, he says" It only 3 inches above your knees!". I chose not to get it, but smile to myself that he thinks this 63 year old should wear it! Love NSV's too! Karen

I think you should go back and buy the dress and surprise your hubby with a night on the town!

CindyC, Oh, that is a fantastic idea! I cant wait to do something like that!!!

Karen can I ask how long ago you had the surgery? I'm 60 and wondering how age plays into all of this? I'm very healthy, all my numbers are great other than the scales so I'm hoping all goes fine and with a quick recovery.

I got my surgery on Oct30, 2009. I made goal in 2010, not sure what date! You can do it, I was 250? when I started my 6 month diet. The doctor had me on 1/2 phen diet pill for the 6 months, but took me off beore my surgery. It was suggested by the nutrionist to use a salad plate and small fork, I still do. It helps alot.

I think you should go back and buy the dress and surprise your hubby with a night on the town!

We bought the dress, but I packed it into a box to send to my sister, who is naturally smaller and shorter for her birthday. It was a knit dress, whichis not exactly Central Florida type wear. She will proabaly get more use oyut of it than I!