I'm so excited right now! I ordered two pairs of size 24 jeans several months ago. When I tried them on pre-surgery they were a good 6 inches away from buttoning. I tried them on today expecting that they wouldn't fit and they do! Okay, they're a little tight in the thighs, but still!

Also, another NSV hit me today. I bought a huge bag of Halloween candy from costco over a week ago. Normally, if I had something like that in the house I would obsess until I broke down and ate 8 or 10 pieces and I was sitting in a sugar coma. Over the course of a week, I've only had 3 pieces. I don't even think about it being in the house. I know I shouldn't be eating candy at all, but that's such a huge improvement for me! And, I only had one piece at a time and was satisfied. I have all sorts of other junk here because I'm having a birthday party for my son this weekend, and I haven't been able to eat more than a bite or two. Restriction rocks! I'm down 6 lbs since my first fill 9 days ago.

Now if I could just get my butt in gear and start exercising I'd really feel like hot s**t...

Way to go!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo - Freedom from Candy Compulsion! This is fabulous. And Size 24 sounds pretty exciting, too!

Great NSV's!

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I can't wait til I'm in a size 24! I'm happy for you! Congrats!

Congratulations, on both counts!!

I can so relate with the candy thing. My mom sent me a care package a couple of months back with 2 huge bags of Minature Reese cups. Back in the day, I could have finished off one bag in a week. Now they just sit at my desk at the office and I might have 2 a week, if that. A little goes a long way

Congrats on the size 24s!!!!!!

Kim

Welcome to the WL express that has allready pulled out of the station. Congratulation to you! Keep up the great work.

Wow! Congratulations on your accomplishments & the willpower to succeed!! Put any kind of chocolate in my face and we'll have a total different story. Haha.

I cannot wait to be in your shoes, you're doing great.

Excellent work! I know that my NSVs are what keep my chugging away at this. May this first be just one of hundreds of NSVs for you!

Thanks for the words of support and encouragement everyone!

Vines - your post about NSV's is what gave me a mental shove to look for changes since my surgery. Your an inspiration for those of us new to bandland!

Thanks Anwyn, I'm glad that I've been able to help! I think it is so important to track all the changes in your life. Not only the physical ones, but hopefully the changes we make so that we don't need to be fat any more. And the best way I know of to track these changes is to keep a list of all your NSVs. Besides, when you are invited to be a guest on the Oprah show, you have to have something to show besides what the scale says, right? Right!

I cannot wait to join the Bandsters.That is awsome. You go girl.

Ladysplenda/Linda

Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie here and was wondering what "NSV" stands for. I tried to figure it out all on my own, but haven't had any luck yet. Best Wishes to ALL of You!

Congrats Ladysplenda!!! I remember the day that I found out that I was approved.....and it felt wonderful! You are on your way now girl. I'm so happy for you. Prayers and Good Wishes to you.

Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie here and was wondering what "NSV" stands for. I tried to figure it out all on my own, but haven't had any luck yet. Best Wishes to ALL of You!

NSV = non scale victory.

I had to ask too Welcome to LBT!