I know there's been a zillion threads on this, but what's one more right?

I am seeing A LOT of people so hung up on the scale that they're missing the Non Scale Victories (yes that's what NSV means).

So, please list your NSVs here! It doesn't matter how big or how small, we want to hear it!

Mine are (in no particular order):

• The ability to sit in any chair I want without worrying if I'll fit or break it
  
• The ability to sit in booths at restaurants
  
• Flying without needing a seat belt extender
  
• No longer wearing plus sized clothes
  
• Trying on a size 'large' shirt and finding it's too big- and buying a size 'medium'
  
• Walking by mirrors while shopping and thinking "wow I look cute" instead of "ugh gross"
  
• Being very active in my kids' lives
  
• Going from needing a cane to get around the house to walking 2 miles a day unaided
  
• No longer having high blood pressure or high blood sugar.
  
• No longer having a sleep apnea (or even snoring anymore)
  
• Not being recognized by people who haven't seen me since getting my band (literally)
  
• Being able to wear cute, stylish clothes (I've become a shopping addict!)
  
• Sitting with my legs crossed
  
• Being told I look more like my almost 19yr old daughter's sister rather than her mother
  

I actually tucked my shirt into my jeans in order to help keep them up.. OMG i have not done that is so many years...

This might be a weird NSV, but I still consider it one. I broke out in hives, (haha the hives aren't the NSV) and had to go to the doctors. While there, they wanted me to put a gown on. As the nurse said this, I dreaded it. Those paper gowns rip and don't fit. I'm complied, and to my surprise it fit!! It's been years! I can't even remember when one of those stupid things actually fit me. Even though, I was miserable with the Hives, it made my day.

And sadly, the doctors still don't know what is causing this nasty hive thing. But I'm managing. I will get through this.

This might be a weird NSV, but I still consider it one. I broke out in hives, (haha the hives aren't the NSV) and had to go to the doctors. While there, they wanted me to put a gown on. As the nurse said this, I dreaded it. Those paper gowns rip and don't fit. I'm complied, and to my surprise it fit!! It's been years! I can't even remember when one of those stupid things actually fit me. Even though, I was miserable with the Hives, it made my day. And sadly, the doctors still don't know what is causing this nasty hive thing. But I'm managing. I will get through this.

Sorry about the hives but great NSV I hope they figure out hives issues maybe try an allergist too

I can fit in one seat on the train!!! My booty doesn't go into the other seat anymore!!! Just noticed it today / I'm on my side of the seam! I found you Ms. New Booty (lol)

I can fit in one seat on the train!!! My booty doesn't go into the other seat anymore!!! Just noticed it today / I'm on my side of the seam! I found you Ms. New Booty (lol)

Awesome! Simply wonderful. You go!

I can fit in one seat on the train!!! My booty doesn't go into the other seat anymore!!! Just noticed it today / I'm on my side of the seam! I found you Ms. New Booty (lol)

Awesome! Simply wonderful. You go!

Woo Hoo!! I also ride the train and I know how totally awesome this nsv is. You are on your way!!!

Well I had 6 months PCP required by my ins so my process started in March. I took that time to quit some bad eating habits and get in an exercise routine. I was banded a month ago.

Having said all that I am now 46lbs lighter.

Well here is my Nsv.........I had a goal shirt.....a shirt I really love and pulled it out of the closet and have been walking by it all day not wanting to be discouraged. Well hubby asked me what that shirt was for and insisted I try it one. Well it buttoned and was actually to large in the bust area. Yeah. Feels pretty good. I am trying on some of those clothes that I think are too small

I needed a new winter coat so I order a few online all plus sizes and they were to big . I had to get an XL last years coat was a 3x thus the need for a new one . I am on the smallest size in shirts for lane Bryant .i realized in a few weeks I won't fit in a thing there my lower body is a little slower in changing sizes on a 16/18 but I was a 22/24. When I returned a shirt the girl said I'm sorry it didn't fit. My reply was I'm not I'm over the moon it's to big !!!! I love the store but I'm

Looking forward not to be shopping here . She smiled and said good for you. I left the store knowing next Christmas I won't be shopping there and my new xl coat will be donated because it will be to big as well. Single letter clothes sizes here I come . Off to gym to get that goal

Good for you!!! Great feeling isn't it.

I needed a new winter coat so I order a few online all plus sizes and they were to big . I had to get an XL last years coat was a 3x thus the need for a new one . I am on the smallest size in shirts for lane Bryant .i realized in a few weeks I won't fit in a thing there my lower body is a little slower in changing sizes on a 16/18 but I was a 22/24. When I returned a shirt the girl said I'm sorry it didn't fit. My reply was I'm not I'm over the moon it's to big !!!! I love the store but I'm

Looking forward not to be shopping here . She smiled and said good for you. I left the store knowing next Christmas I won't be shopping there and my new xl coat will be donated because it will be to big as well. Single letter clothes sizes here I come . Off to gym to get that goal

Awesome, get out of Lane Bryant, now!!!You need to be in a regular store!!Congrats!

I needed a new winter coat so I order a few online all plus sizes and they were to big . I had to get an XL last years coat was a 3x thus the need for a new one . I am on the smallest size in shirts for lane Bryant .i realized in a few weeks I won't fit in a thing there my lower body is a little slower in changing sizes on a 16/18 but I was a 22/24. When I returned a shirt the girl said I'm sorry it didn't fit. My reply was I'm not I'm over the moon it's to big !!!! I love the store but I'm

Looking forward not to be shopping here . She smiled and said good for you. I left the store knowing next Christmas I won't be shopping there and my new xl coat will be donated because it will be to big as well. Single letter clothes sizes here I come . Off to gym to get that goal

So happy for you! I really get the coat thing. Currently wearing a men's XL parka and so looking forward to a women's coat that fits next year; long enough arms hard to find anyway but throw in the huge belly and it's been impossible to find anything for years. Changing that!

Awesome, get out of Lane Bryant, now!!!You need to be in a regular store!!Congrats!

Ur right lol I guess my mind hasn't caught up yet. My best friend was telling me that I fit in the old navy size 18 I bought few weeks ago I guess after the holidays I will be shopping in non plus size stores :) my give away bag is 2 huge black garbage bags and growing by the day

My snow pants fit! It's been years. These are overall-style and pretty tight in the abdomen. So happy! Now I can play in the snow, walk outside on icky days like this one, etc. And next year they will be too big. Yippee!

LOVE all of these!!!! My NSV's are

*Went from 5-6 shots a day for diabetes to 1 (ONE!!!!)

*From taking 2 orals meds to 1, all for diabetes

*Crossing my legs

*Bending over to tie my shoes or my son's without getting red in the face or feel like I will pass out

*Having my heart rate drop from the 80's to the 60's

*NOT feeling like everyone was looking at me thinking how big I was every time I was in public

*Buying cuter clothes

*Sweating because I want to not because it just occurs naturally from doing not much of anything

*Being able to sit like a kid on my couch (ie feet hiked up, knees near my chest kind of thing).

Finding at least one picture that I think, 'thats not so bad' instead of any photo of myself making me sick to my stomach

That is just a few!!! Can't wait to have many, many more!!!!