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I had surgery 5/8/12 so it is a few days short of one month. I lost 10 lb prior and 10 the week after, then stalled. I decided to put the scale up b/c I was obsessing. I plan to only weigh on fill appt days in the beginning.

However, I had my third NSV. I am usually a size 20. I went to Target to look for swim suit tops b/c in 6 weeks we have a big trip planned. I was going to buy one a size smaller. However, as I began to try the plus size tops on, none fit. I went to the regular sizes and picked up a few tops. The one suite that I liked the most was only in a size LARGE. I tried it on and it FIT! Not plus size, not XXL, not XL, but LARGE! WOW, only one month out and I got to see LARGE on a reciept. Holy cow, that is truely what I needed.

I also ran for the first time last night in over 3 years. I walked a mile and thought I would try to jog some of the next. I ended up jogging MOST of the second mile. I stopped 4 times for 30 seconds. I was very excited in the difference in my ability.

I dont know if I have lost more than the 20 b/c I have not weighed but I sure love the NSV.

Thanks for listening.

Katy

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YAY!!! Congrats on the first of many NSV!! You're working hard and deserve the success!!! :D

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WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!! great nsv ! Are'nt they fun ??? I love the fact that you're jogging too. Keep it up, there are more nsv's to follow ! ( Especially nice when that dang scale wont move !)

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A little out of the loop... NSV? What is that??

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NSV is a "Non scale Victory". So anything you enjoy about your weightloss that doesnt have to do with the pounds on the scale. For example, I have ready that people are finally able to buckle a beat on a plane without an extension or able to run for the first time, or no longer have to buy stuff at plus size stores. Those cool things about getting smaller.... :)

A little out of the loop... NSV? What is that??

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Great NSV, smaller clothes and doing physical activity that you couldn't do before are much more rewarding than eating that extra serving of food!

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That is great!! To have no 'X's for clothes will be amazing!!!

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Wow, that's almost better than the numbers on the scale!!!

I always have a hard time believing that I can fit into a smaller size! I bought some pants for exercising and started with size large and ended in size small! I realize that all brands of clothes are different, it really doesn't matter, I am wearing a size small at the gym, I look good. I cannot believe how I can look in the mirror and see such a different body!!!

Congrats to you, love this story!!!!

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I have struggled with weight loss for so long it is hard to remember when I didn't. I was getting very discouraged by my losing and gaining and losing way of life. It finally dawn on me, that even though I haven't lost as much as I have wanted to in the right places, I have still gone from a size 56 dd to a size 46 dd and that is a great accomplishment. Thanks for all the help and encouragement this site gives.

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I had surgery 5/8/12 so it is a few days short of one month. I lost 10 lb prior and 10 the week after' date=' then stalled. I decided to put the scale up b/c I was obsessing. I plan to only weigh on fill appt days in the beginning.

However, I had my third NSV. I am usually a size 20. I went to Target to look for swim suit tops b/c in 6 weeks we have a big trip planned. I was going to buy one a size smaller. However, as I began to try the plus size tops on, none fit. I went to the regular sizes and picked up a few tops. The one suite that I liked the most was only in a size LARGE. I tried it on and it FIT! Not plus size, not XXL, not XL, but LARGE! WOW, only one month out and I got to see LARGE on a reciept. Holy cow, that is truely what I needed.

I also ran for the first time last night in over 3 years. I walked a mile and thought I would try to jog some of the next. I ended up jogging MOST of the second mile. I stopped 4 times for 30 seconds. I was very excited in the difference in my ability.

I dont know if I have lost more than the 20 b/c I have not weighed but I sure love the NSV.

Thanks for listening.

Katy[/quote']

I'm very proud of you Katy

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Awesome! A whole new fashion world in *regular* sizes!

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I agree!

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