We are always told that the scale isn't our only guide to measure our progress, and I've just had a big realisation of this.

My scale hasn't moved much at all in the last couple of months - I've enjoyed a little too much festive and summer cheer!!!!

However, I re-did my measurements this morning (last time was late November) and have had a very pleasant surprise...

Bust - 105cm (a further 2cm gone)

Waist - 98cm (a further 4cm gone)

Hips - 121cm (exactly the same)

So if you are feeling dejected by an unfriendly scale, then whip out the friendly tape measure!!!!

NSV's are what I live for especially during those months that the scale do not move.

I travel a lot so I used to dread taking a middle seat on a plane because at my highest weight of 330 pounds there would be three very anxious people in my row. Now it does not matter any seat will do.

Keeping up with the grand children is my greatest joy.