Okay, it seems I have been inducted into the Slow Losers Club. Odd, but I guess it's true. I haven't been all that worried about being a slow loser, as long as I am losing. But, my stats speak for me, especially considering I lost 15 pounds in 12 days post-surgery and nothing more for 3 months. So, sigh, here I am. I haven't been a good NSV keeper. I will do my best to keep track and post them here. But I'm hoping they'll have to kick me out of the club, since I really really like seeing the scale move

I can cross my legs now. It's easier if I am sitting back or lounging, but if I'm sitting up and scootch sideways a bit onto one hip, I can comfortably cross. WOW!

My shirts are just too big. I go to put one on and I'm choosing the smallest one I have because all that extra fabric bugs me. Time to shop, but the budget prevents it right now. I'll do it, really!

I need new bras. Forget the fact that the ones I have are stretched and old and ragged, they are too big! The girls just hang, I have no good support with them, and I look bustier than I really am unless I have the Body Dysmorphic Disorder thing going on about my chest size. Some of my bras are 40D's, some are 38D's, a couple are 40C's. I think I need 38, maybe 36D's? I can't imagine needing a 36C but it's possible? Anyhow, time to shop.

I got a hair cut and can't keep my hubby from chasing me around. Wait, is that the new 'do or an NSV?

Friends at church compliment me just about every week, tell me how good I'm looking and what a difference they can see. Yay!

My undies are a little baggy in the butt. Sigh. There goes more money.

I sleep better, don't snore anymore, and rolls in the hay with hubby are no longer uncomfortable...I can breathe when I'm laying down!!!!

My new pants, something I actually shopped for, are size 18-20W and they are loose. Not baggy yet, but loose.

My panni is shrinking a little. It's still there, the overhang above my C-sect scar, and it still looks terribly ugly and it's still in the way, but it's smaller. I even bothered to shave the bikini area the other day. I could almost see it!!

My slide on shoes slide off if I'm not careful. My feet have shrunk/shrank (which is it?).

I used to trudge up the stairs, but now I can walk right up. If I have my slippers on at home and need to go upstairs, I take them off and almost jog up.

Okay, that's it for now. I'll post more as they happen and I promise to do a better job of paying attention to them.

Slow Losers...I did it! I posted NSV's!!!!!

Bumping for me...

Ok, I saw your group pix from the NC luncheon thread, and OH MY GAWD! Kathy! You sure look like you are at GOAL!

This is so exciting for me! I'm so excited for you! If you dont' believe me, get your cute little butt down and have your FFM checked!

I have an NSV!

For the first time in more than 10 (maybe 15) years, I gave myself a pedicure this morning, including toe polish and all!! Even my 13yr old son got excited...........bless his heart, he has polished them in the past!

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Excellent Ms. Vicky! Now, you go and start your own NSV Tracking Thread so that your NSVs don't get lost.

It is so very important to keep track of them. They are what give shape and color to your scale victories!

and have your FFM checked!

That's what's scary, Vines! My (most recent) body fat % at 187.5 pounds 39.6%! That's almost 75 pounds of fat! No WAY I weigh 112 underneath all this. NO WAY! That's way underweight. I'm not sure what's up with the body fat thing. It stays in the upper 30's. And it's been as high as 45.7% at 235.5 pounds (FFM of 128.5 pounds). That's why I've been back and forth with a goal weight. For now, I'm happy with 165, but who knows what my body fat content will be at that size?

Am I doing the FFM correctly?

I don't know if you are doing it right or not. I don't know what device you are using.

And no way are you 75pounds of fat, you are F-A-B!

Curves has a body fat % machine you hold onto and it gives you the percentage of body fat you have. So 39.6% of 187.5 pounds is about 75 pounds, leaving my FFM, I guess? at 112.

I don't know, but thanks! I'll work on feeling as F-A-B as you think I am!!! Really, thanks!

I seen the Pic of you and the ladies for lunch and I second that you LQQK

F~ A ~B NO doubt about it..

You know, I'm looking at your pix, and there is no way you are at 39.6% body fat, no way.

I vote their machine is broken. that or you are really dehydrated.

This pic was taken at around 190 (ain't that a cute pose? ugh I don't like this pic) back in Jan 2006, and as soon as I get my standing-up-in-that-outfit-at-the-May-lunch pic from Kim, I'll post it, too. It's less than 10 pounds difference. I totally don't understand the body fat %. I drink my water, I promise! Thanks Mary! :wave:

Okay, so this is May 2006, with less than a 10 pounds loss, and about 10 inches gone due to exercise. I weigh about 182 with a body fat of about 38.5%. Even I see the difference. Cool!

Oh, and the girls are Angie's...so sweet!

Kathy, the machines that you just hold or step on evidently depend greatly on adequate hydration, and your are supposed to be hydrated about the same every time you use them (or something). There's other tests you can have done, the one that comes to mind is the one where they dunk you in the Water. Not so convenient as the one you hold, but it's supposed to be more accurate.

Can't wait to see the new pic!

Holy Moly! Help, it's still so huge!!!!...okay, P'nut resized it. Thanks!!!!!!

I posted this in the Gone for Good Club and P'nut put them side by side, but you can still see it here. That 1X shirt is too big. I wish they had it in an XL. I tried on a few XL tops from "the other side" at Dress Barn Woman and they were too tight. I can wear a Woman's XL.

You Go Kathy!!!! I can tell a BIG difference too! WTG!

There is a BIG Differance Kathy - You are so thin...