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?!

I did look it up, just below 27 BMI. which is legally " overweight", but currently teetering at 40 which is still ."morbo" morbidly obese. My highest BMI was >51 so I have made progress but a. considerable way to travel? to Shangra La?!?

Hmmm, current nsv, not gaining over the thanksgiving holiday. I mean I don’t cook for thanksgiving but still. My weight has been stalling like crazy but my measurements are still shrinking. I was able to fit into a size 14 pair of jeans earlier in the month. Impossible!

Other nsv, my new obsession with actually trying on clothes lol. Was always afraid to because things didn’t fit and I’d be disappointed. Not the case anymore!

I had surgery May 18th of this year and I still find it unbelievable that I can go and get close in a non plus size section!! Blood pressure issues are gone, no more sleep apnea can work out with weights and the elliptical!! I will be 50 my birthday and I feel better than I have since I was 30!!
SW- 246
GW-160
CW-151.2

This is my favorite thread. I love reading about everyone’s non scale victories. Today, I was leaving the gym and accidentally closed the door on the person behind me. I turned around to apologize and it was a guy I used to work with and hadn’t seen since before surgery (March 2018). I smiled, called him by name and asked him how he was. He didn’t recognize me. He said “I think I know you. I know your voice, anyway”. We had a great chat. It was very cool.

Serves him right for not noticing you before, but a great and unexpected NSV for You!

I just saw a picture of myself, posted on FB, that was taken a few days ago at our annual CousinsReunion. I don't hate myself, I don't look awful; I look like a normal human being. I'm in tears.

And I would cry?too, may this someday happen to ME!

That’s fantastic! I’ve noticed I don’t hate how I look so much in photos as well [emoji846]
And thanks! It feels good.

I put on my favorite pendant and it hit just the right spot without adding a chain extender. My fat monster neck is shrinking!

On 12/21/2018 at 3:22 PM, ALFxRNY said:

Hmmm, current nsv, not gaining over the thanksgiving holiday. I mean I don’t cook for thanksgiving but still. My weight has been stalling like crazy but my measurements are still shrinking. I was able to fit into a size 14 pair of jeans earlier in the month. Impossible!

You look fitter, younger, happier and more confident! Nice job!

Went out to lunch with an old colleague who moved to a different office - partway through the meal she put down her fork and said “Okay, I gotta ask - how is it that you look five years younger than when we worked together three years ago?”

On 12/21/2018 at 12:22 PM, ALFxRNY said:

I was able to fit into a size 14 pair of jeans earlier in the month. Impossible!

Wow, you look great! Love that last outfit. Congratulations!

On 12/30/2018 at 16:51, Swanton_Bomb said:

You look fitter, younger, happier and more confident! Nice job!

Thank you! I’m definitely a work in progress but I am enjoying the journey!

On 12/30/2018 at 23:31, rs said:

Wow, you look great! Love that last outfit. Congratulations!

Thank you! I ended up getting the bodysuit but not the pants, lol