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?!

So, so many! But the best one ever: my husband was folding the laundry and he couldn't tell if some clothes were mine or my 13 year old daughter's!

KG371 - congrats! The same thing is happening in my house! I asked my husband why my 13 yr olds clothes are in our closet and he said “ I guess I just can’t tell your clothes apart anymore “. ?

I went to the mall for help in buying a new bra. The sales person grabbed a t-shirt for me to try on with the bras. When she handed it to me I paused and said I'd probably need a larger size. She said it was a medium which is what she said looked like my size. And by golly, it fit!

On ‎2‎/‎17‎/‎2019 at 2:44 AM, rs said:

I went to the mall for help in buying a new bra. The sales person grabbed a t-shirt for me to try on with the bras. When she handed it to me I paused and said I'd probably need a larger size. She said it was a medium which is what she said looked like my size. And by golly, it fit!

I have to find a new bra. mine are crazy.

I used to only be able to buy bras at specialty stores or online, which was always a gamble. I shrank out of the bra I bought (for $60-some dollars!) maybe 3-4 months post-op, so I went to the same specialty shop to try to find a smaller size, and they were closed. So I went to Target. And found a bra that fit. For $20! I could have died. I've not bought a bra at Target literally since early high school.

1 minute ago, MegPRN said:

I used to only be able to buy bras at specialty stores or online, which was always a gamble. I shrank out of the bra I bought (for $60-some dollars!) maybe 3-4 months post-op, so I went to the same specialty shop to try to find a smaller size, and they were closed. So I went to Target. And found a bra that fit. For $20! I could have died. I've not bought a bra at Target literally since early high school.

yeah mine for the past 20 yrs have come from specialty shops too. I look forward to less expensive alternatives lol

That’s so funny, I just got my ring resized. I haven’t worn it in 2 months because as I was trying on my wedding dress, it fell right off, and I was terrified. I was holding off on resizing until I was done losing weight...but I kinda should wear it on my wedding day lol $180 later to make it smaller ?

yesterdays NSV - I was able to buy a few items of clothes at a physical Old Navy store because I didn't need plus size . Today, I realized I needed to go and exchange a couple sweaters because they're too large! So I was able to buy XL sweaters! (even though I know ON runs large, still excited).

Today is my 10-year wedding anniversary. Yesterday I went shopping for a cocktail dress for a special weekend we have planned.

When I was in high school, my friends and I would go to the mall and try on prom dresses in the department store junior section, just for fun. The largest size they ever had was a 14. I would ask my friends to try to zip the dress up, and it wouldn't zip, ever. I blamed my boobs or my large frame (shoulders/ribs too wide..) but the truth was, I was just too heavy. It still makes me feel shame, even 20 years later.

Well, yesterday, I found a beautiful cocktail dress in a size 12. I decided to try it on, despite having flashbacks to high school. It was tight and I couldn't reach to zip it myself, so I stepped out to ask an attendant to zip it for me. Y'all - it fit, with space to spare. I feel like Carrie Bradshaw in this damn dress, and I bought a pair of sky-high heels to match.

And the best part? This normally $298 dress was on clearance at Nordstrom Rack for $35!

On 03/14/2019 at 09:48, MegPRN said:

Today is my 10-year wedding anniversary. Yesterday I went shopping for a cocktail dress for a special weekend we have planned.

When I was in high school, my friends and I would go to the mall and try on prom dresses in the department store junior section, just for fun. The largest size they ever had was a 14. I would ask my friends to try to zip the dress up, and it wouldn't zip, ever. I blamed my boobs or my large frame (shoulders/ribs too wide..) but the truth was, I was just too heavy. It still makes me feel shame, even 20 years later.

Well, yesterday, I found a beautiful cocktail dress in a size 12. I decided to try it on, despite having flashbacks to high school. It was tight and I couldn't reach to zip it myself, so I stepped out to ask an attendant to zip it for me. Y'all - it fit, with space to spare. I feel like Carrie Bradshaw in this damn dress, and I bought a pair of sky-high heels to match.

And the best part? This normally $298 dress was on clearance at Nordstrom Rack for $35!

Well done!!! Seriously a fun wtf feeling

16 minutes ago, MegPRN said:

Today is my 10-year wedding anniversary. Yesterday I went shopping for a cocktail dress for a special weekend we have planned.

When I was in high school, my friends and I would go to the mall and try on prom dresses in the department store junior section, just for fun. The largest size they ever had was a 14. I would ask my friends to try to zip the dress up, and it wouldn't zip, ever. I blamed my boobs or my large frame (shoulders/ribs too wide..) but the truth was, I was just too heavy. It still makes me feel shame, even 20 years later.

Well, yesterday, I found a beautiful cocktail dress in a size 12. I decided to try it on, despite having flashbacks to high school. It was tight and I couldn't reach to zip it myself, so I stepped out to ask an attendant to zip it for me. Y'all - it fit, with space to spare. I feel like Carrie Bradshaw in this damn dress, and I bought a pair of sky-high heels to match.

And the best part? This normally $298 dress was on clearance at Nordstrom Rack for $35!

You look beautiful! Happy anniversary!

My new super cute rain boots were just delivered and they fit over my calves!!!

15 minutes ago, DanaC84 said:

My new super cute rain boots were just delivered and they fit over my calves!!!

I may or may not have bought three new pairs of cowboy boots that also fit over my calves! I have missed them so much! lol

13 minutes ago, Avery's Mom said:

I may or may not have bought three new pairs of cowboy boots that also fit over my calves! I have missed them so much! lol

?????? And cracking up at the “May or not have” ?

21 hours ago, Avery's Mom said:

I may or may not have bought three new pairs of cowboy boots that also fit over my calves! I have missed them so much! lol