Happy New Year 2025! Perhaps, this is an ideal time to share, encourage and exchange our Non-Weight Scale Victories? Our past, current and long term success is not simply a mere number on the weight scale. Or the antiquated medical BMI charts. Do you agree? Just a few of my NWSV's... 1. Long fitness walks without achy knees or feet 2. No longer the need for an airplane seat belt extender 3. I can now see my feet 4. Lost ½ of myself 5. Wear belts and boots that never fit my obese body before 6. Dropped one entire shoe size 7. Winter layers without feeling extra huge & bulky anymore 8. I control food now, it does not control me! AND, so much more.

You have worked so hard Sophie, and look amazing! I bet it feels amazing too!

So many Non Scale Victories!!

I can't wait until I have a few of my own to share! Already after 4 days I feel amazing!! ?

Totally agree! I think people get way too hung up on the number on the scale or BMI, and expect that everything will magically change when they hit their goal weight. The non-scale victories are what really matter.

Nothing is more gratifying than being able to fit your whole a$$ into one leg of your old pants. ?

Oh Congratulations DaisyChainOZ! This is an exciting way to begin 2025 - A New Year to bring forth wonderful change and success toward your health goals. Keep us updated with your progress. And, there are several long term threads tracking here with invaluable information that maybe helpful to you along your journey. Soooo excited for you! Some virtual posies for a smooth recovery after surgery.

1 minute ago, BigSue said:

Totally agree! I think people get way too hung up on the number on the scale or BMI, and expect that everything will magically change when they hit their goal weight. The non-scale victories are what really matter.

Nothing is more gratifying than being able to fit your whole a$$ into one leg of your old pants. ?

Ha Ha. No more BIG SUE here. And, I bet you've got a very cute cookie now. Congratulations on this amazing transformation! And, the fact you are still going strong almost 4 years out.