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I've seen this in some of the other monthly support group threads and thought we should have one too!

I guess I'll start:

1. I've went down 2 sizes on clothes

2. I'm finally starting to see my cheek bones

3. I don't have to struggle when standing up from a chair anymore

Oh, I had a new one yesterday. I had to buy a new bra because mine was soooo big on me!

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What does NSV stand for?

My happy moments have been that the roll above my waist is decreasing.

My face does actually look thinner.

I went from size 18 to size 16, thats Walmart sizes, not designer sizes.

I wish my breast size would significantly decrease, I hate being DD, miss C.

I have gone from 208 on my surgery date to about 194. I can only bring myself to weigh once a month. I hate disappointment. My goal is 175.:(

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Hey littlelove

NSV stands for Non scale Victory.

I hear ya on the DD's, I hate it too. lol Congratulations on making it to Onederland!!! You're doing great, you'll be at goal before ya know it.

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Ok, here I go....

Today I cleaned out my closet. I got rid of a lot of too big clothes and was able to put in my closet several things from the "too little box"

My DH is suddenly "interested" almost every evening.

I feel better in my clothes

I have a waist.

I went from a 40DD to a 38DD

People are begining to notice that I am losing weight.

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You girls are complaining about DD's...while I wish I had more up on top! I'm big around, but a small cup size (B...but if they made 42A, it'd be better!). lol. I'm getting banded tomorrow and it's my fear that I'll lose what little boobs that I have! ha. Oh well...the "chicken cutlets" are already my best friend...maybe I'll just double up on them. heehee.

All of you are doing great!! Keep up the good work! I look forward to sharing my NSV soon.

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Congrats on all the NSV's Renewed! My DH is "interested" a lot now too lol.

Comepickmeup- Believe me, I would be thrilled with my DD's if they sat where they are supposed too LOL. They also give me shoulder problems too. I want to be somewhere in the middle......like a nice C cup.

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C sounds perfect to me as well. As I am losing my DD's are starting to stare at the ground if you know what I mean. When I was at a healthy weight and in good shape I was a small C and that was just about perfect for me. the shoulder pain does get old.

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My NSV's...

1. I can sit in a normal chair with out feeling squeezed in.

2. I have dropped almost 3 sizes.

3. I can buy clothes because I like them, not because they are all that fits.

4. My b..tt doesn't touch my back anymore. (not a pretty picture).

5. My shoes don't kill my feet every day.

6. I have energy to do something other than sleep on Sundays.

7. I can scratch my back.

8. I am not consumed with food every second of the day.

9. I can shave my legs without holding my breathe.

10. I can climb stairs without stopping to catch my breathe.

11. My face is thinning out.

12. I don't crave diet coke anymore.

13. I want to go out and about with my family.

I could go on and on.

This is the best decision I have ever made.

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Thanks everyone! I can't believe others don't have nsv's to share. This is one of the best weight loss experiences I have ever had and I can't wait to share my successes! I love to read others' as well.

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My face looks thinner.

People are telling me I'm skinny. (I'm really not)

I'm down from a tight 18 to a 16, a little snug though.

My tops are an XL instead of 1x or 2x

I can now run 2 miles effortlessly and I don't need pain meds afterwards

No longer drink beer or sodas, okay maybe the occassional wine.

I just feel so much better and happier.

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I LOVE this topic!

1. I can walk the stairs at my office and not have to stop (6 flights). 6 months ago, I was wheezing.

2. I love to work out and I feel so good.

3. People are starting to notice and random people are telling me how good I look.

4. My skin is better than ever, it has cleared up and I look younger!

5. I have 2 bags of fat clothes that I will NEVER wear again.

6. The BEST NSV is that I am finally starting to feel like ME again!!

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My NSV's are:

  1. I am finally wearing a smaller size in clothes.
  2. My face is thinning out.
  3. I am starting to enjoy looking at myself in the mirror again.
  4. When I look down I can actually see my feet again. ( I need a pedicure!)
  5. My 42DDD are now a 40DD (Don't want to lose to much of these)
  6. Every time I see people I know they all comment on how "skinny" I am getting (LOVE IT)
  7. I am starting to feel like a WOMAN again.

I can't wait for more!

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