I had surgery on 11/29 and I’m trying to not focus too much on the numbers on the scale or on my clothes.

My non scale victories since 11/29

Had to have a spacer put on my wedding ring

I’m wearing a coat I haven’t worn in 2 yrs

I got rid of my pre-surgery work uniforms

I’ve cleaned my closet twice already

What are your non scale victories?!

16 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Holy hell is that you? ? Cuz if I looked like that I'd wear it every day and every where!! Write back so I know whether to compliment u or the swimsuit model! LOL!!

LOL ... definitely not me!

7 hours ago, abefroman329 said:

After my sleep study on Tuesday night, I was hoping to announce a NSV of being rid of my CPAP, but...not quite. My OSA is down to “mild” from “severe,” though, and without a CPAP, I’m down to 13 arousals an hour from 117 when I first had a sleep study in 2011 (and was 110 pounds heavier).

So here’s another NSV: Yesterday I accidentally threw our garage door opener in a Dumpster, and without thinking about it, I boosted myself onto the lip of the Dumpster and leaned in to retrieve it.

Amazing!

But now I know I have to stop skimming while reading because all I saw the first time was arousal and dumpster...

5 hours ago, Coachthex32 said:

Hiked up two (2) mountains this summer. 12,998' and 14,202'. Tried the first one three years ago and almost passed out within the first 20 mins.

WOW!!!

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

Amazing!

But now I know I have to stop skimming while reading because all I saw the first time was arousal and dumpster...

I don’t get turned on by Dumpsters.

Well, not that time.

I know this is an old post but I enjoy reading the new added non scale victories. I had one today. I will have my RNY in October. I am counting down. So this is a big one for me. Even before surgery .
I used to love to do yard work. When we bought our house 18 yrs ago my husband and I would spend the day doing yard work together , we loved it. Well that changed when my weight went up and up and up. Well today was the first day I was able to mow our yard in years. Not only did I mow the entire yard, I only had to stop to put gas in the lawn mower . My husband was so happy and proud of me. I think happy because I asked if I could mow next time. We have a good sized yard and I had a great time. I laughed like crazy when I realized I was done and he kept asking me if I was ok. I told him I was great and gave him a big hug and kiss. He started to laugh with me.

So at the beginning of the month I realized I needed to figure out some sort of fall/ winter jacket options. In the land of PNW I find a need a mix of rain jackets and omg why is is so cold jacket.

I ordered a few options from Lands end (so much on sale) and ended up having to return several things because they were just too big. As an XL and even a Large. Blink blink. I just got my second order where I ordered medium talls or 12 Tall and while a little tight in the belly everything fit. I still have 30-40 to go and said to my Mr “I don’t recognize the person in the mirror”. This is after being stalled for 3 weeks due to my emergency gallbladder removal and having no energy to exercise and dealing with some appetite/food changes.

Realized I had another one today. I dropped off three black garbage bags of business clothing at the local shelter that offers business clothing for homeless women transitioning back to the workforce. It was amazing to drop off mostly 22/24 clothing that they very much needed. And yes this means I no longer have it to save just in case.

I haven't read the entire thread but here are some of my NSVs:

Biggest one for me is that I SMILE when I see myself in the mirror. I actually look, smile, think "Gee that looks cute" or something along those lines. I have NEVER liked the way I look... until now. This makes me so happy that sometimes I cry.

I have collarbones! And shoulder bones, hip bones... I really DO have a skeleton!

No need for a seatbelt extender on the plane, or hoping that nobody sits next to me so I don't "overlap" on them. Overlap is also gone from movie theater seats, amusement rides, etc. Many thanks to my good friends who tolerated my "flopping" on them through all those many shows of Nutcracker (our daughters are ballerinas).

I can wear regular shoes again. Yes, I still love my crocs, but now there are actual options- even heels!

I fit through the turnstiles at some of the rides at Disney World this summer... and I wore a bathing suit to the pool!

@AshAsh1 recently said in another thread that she is finding her true fashin style. I realized that I am doing the same.

I wore this outfit to a party tonight. I never before would have worn either white pants nor a yellow top. And I felt fantastic in it!

On 09/16/2018 at 03:00, sillykitty said:

@AshAsh1 recently said in another thread that she is finding her true fashin style. I realized that I am doing the same.

I wore this outfit to a party tonight. I never before would have worn either white pants nor a yellow top. And I felt fantastic in it!

Love that look! You do look fantastic!

Great look. Its great feeling comfortable in clothes.

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Not weight-related, but definitely lifestyle-related:

One of my sons, who graduated in May, got his first job - starting Monday! He accepted the job offer Wednesday night, so this was all a major scramble. Yesterday, we moved him about 50 miles to the far side of Dallas, then spent the rest of the day at Bed, Bath & Beyond stocking his apartment. He lived at home all through college, so this is his first time alone. He's an identical twin, so he even had a womb-mate! He has literally never been alone before. So, I'm praying that he really enjoys the new job and the feeling of maturity you get by handling your own business.

That leaves us with 2 still in school who will hopefully finish up and move on in the next year. Empty nest - here we come! Woohoo!

5 hours ago, sillykitty said:

@AshAsh1 recently said in another thread that she is finding her true fashin style. I realized that I am doing the same.

I wore this outfit to a party tonight. I never before would have worn either white pants nor a yellow top. And I felt fantastic in it!

You look fantastic too!

I'm packing for a trip next week to the rain soaked Mid Atlantic. Boots needed, right?

Uh ... I guess not for this trip!

I expected them to be a little big, but not unwearable!

Oh, and you can also see in this pic I need a link taken out of my watch, lol!