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
  

Not going to put on a bikini , but I feel pretty normal when I get in the pool:)

You look great!

Thanks

NSV for myself: My swimsuit from last year was literally falling off me when I put it on two weeks ago. I had to go out and buy a few new ones.

I just bought a medium pants - a medium!!!!! I was jumping up & down in Macy's fitting room!

I just bought a medium pants - a medium!!!!! I was jumping up & down in Macy's fitting room!

That is wonderful! Enjoy your new size and pants.

They were stretchy capri pants - I don't even care - they were a medium and I am very happy. Thank you all so much for your support

I went down two sizes in underwear. I was forced to buy new panties when my old ones fell down at my surgeon's office.

I went down two sizes in underwear. I was forced to buy new panties when my old ones fell down at my surgeon's office.

Haha. This made my day!!! Good for you.

Haha. This made my day!!! Good for you.

Oh!,but so true I was wearing a size 13 in the just my size a year ago , now I wear a size 8 &9 in normal under wear, so yes it does work and I love and am also working the band.

Edited June 20, 201412 yr by Debbie3sons

I remember the first time I posted on here about how thrilled I was when my undies sagged so much I had to buy new ones. I think I was up to a 13. My 9s are now starting to sag....

Edited June 20, 201412 yr by SillyAuntDi

I had a NSV yesterday, usually when I go jogging I usually have to walk for a small amount and then start jogging again. I do that about every 10 minutes. Well yesterday I jogged for 40 minutes without walking. I was so proud of myself.

I also had the undies issue a few weeks ago. I was wearing a size 10 at the time. I was changing into another outfit and my husband started laughing and said I needed to go shopping. They were so big on me and I didn't even notice. Wearing size 8 now.

I just re-read EVERY SINGLE POST.......... Makes me sooooo happy for every one of us !!!!!!!!!!!!

The motivation here is phenominal! I can't wait to post my NSV.

After spending a day in "comfy" pants that were 3 sizes too big, I went to Old Navy yesterday. I bought a pair of comfy leggings in the right size. But, out of curiosity, I tried on a pair of khakis. Imagine my look of shock and awe when I slid on, buttoned, and easily fit into a size 14. Holy Crap! This time last year I was wearing a size 30! I came home, washed them, and will be wearing those trophy pants to work today!