For me, I recently took a trip and was able to fly without a seat belt extender. In fact, I really had to tighten up the seat belt. This is really big for me because I love to travel but I always had anxiety about flying.

Now I have 3 more trips planned over the next 6 months. My treat to myself for my weight loss. The money I am saving by rarely eating out has made this possible!

I guess that is 2 NSVs!

I have two!

I had to buy new scrubs for work- an XL because my 3X scrubs were falling off!

I bought a dress from an online retailer (clothes come from China) I bought thinking it would be to small for another month or too- just tried it on today for fun and it fits!!

I am really excited at the changes! I will be 2 months on the 29th- I have lost 26 pounds since surgery- 44 pounds from my first weigh in at surgeon's office.

I included a picture from a week before surgery so you can compete-- I was making a worried face because I didn't want my sister to snap a picture. ????

*my toddler took the picture in the red polka dot dress it explains why I have no head. He is the only one home today to help me with a picture!

Edited November 24, 201510 yr by TMG1980TMG

I am able to run almost 2 miles. That may not seem like much but for someone who loathes running, that is a big deal.

My panniculus is shrinking every week thanks to the running. And I can actually see my ribs!!!

I think the biggest thing for me is no longer obsessing over how long it's taking me to get to my goal weight. I can see it coming but more importantly I am healthier, stronger, and food no longer consumes my mind!

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This is an oldie-but-goldie thread. Really worth reading for inspiration.

My recent non-scale victories (NSVs) include mostly clothing victories. I now wear (mostly):

* Size 4s in jeans and slacks. It's just freaky!

* Size smalls in jackets, coats and other random pieces

Occasionally, the size that fits me best is Petite Small or even a size 2. I cannot fathom how that works, since I'm 5'5" and weigh 138 pounds.

Boy, bodies are weird. But I'm a big fat sucker for single digit sizes.

I texted a picture of me skeetshooting to my sister and her family. My niece said I should send a picture of me. I said that is me. They didn't even recognize me. That was the best NSV.

Edited November 27, 201510 yr by NewNewMe

MarieMarie, on 22 Dec 2014 - 07:11, said:

My granddaughter got Baptized yesterday. I NEVER look forward to dressing up. I think stockings should be outlawed. Mine were easy to get into, loose but held tummy in. Tall boots that I purchased but only had on once as it is hard holding breath and leaning over same time. Slid on. Wow I felt like a million bucks. 1x instead of 3x is a huge miracle!

This is me! The difference is I like getting dressed up. I'm very girly and into fashion. It was just such a challenge at my old weight. I started at a 4x and was creeping up on 5's. I now wear a 1x and I pinch myself every time. I haven't been in that size in over 10 years! Things like this remind me that no matter how long it takes, this was the right thing for me.

MarieMarie, on 22 Dec 2014 - 07:11, said:

My granddaughter got Baptized yesterday. I NEVER look forward to dressing up. I think stockings should be outlawed. Mine were easy to get into, loose but held tummy in. Tall boots that I purchased but only had on once as it is hard holding breath and leaning over same time. Slid on. Wow I felt like a million bucks. 1x instead of 3x is a huge miracle!

This is me! The difference is I like getting dressed up. I'm very girly and into fashion. It was just such a challenge at my old weight. I started at a 4x and was creeping up on 5's. I now wear a 1x and I pinch myself every time. I haven't been in that size in over 10 years! Things like this remind me that no matter how long it takes, this was the right thing for me.

Congrats everyone.

I hate stockings even more now because I struggle to get them to stay up! It used to be a struggle to squeeze into them and survive the day while feeling like a stuffed sausage casing! Lol i'll take saggy stockings though.

Haven't been in these boards in some time so just want to say I am glad to see everyone having great success. Keep up the good work everyone and Happy Thanksgiving.

At a recent family function three people didn't recognize me. One of my cousins asked me how did I know the family. Two others told me later that they didn't know who I was.

Last time I met everyone was in February.

But what really makes me the happiest is when I hear that I resemble my mom now.