1. I can touch my toes.

2. I have knee caps again (verses rolls of fat).

3. I have ankles again (no edema).

4. I cut my blood pressure medicine in half.

5. I can actually buy clothes in regular stores now (2-3x).

6. I bought scrubs from a scrub catalog who's scrubs have NEVER fit me before!

7. I lost a shoe size (go figure).

8. I can do aerobics now!

9. I enjoy sex again!

10. My husband can't keep his hands off me (well, he never could, but now I like it).

11. People are finally telling me I look good.

12. My back doesn't hurt as bad!

13. I'm running out of clothes that fit me.

14. I can shave my legs without looking like a contortionist.

15. I can drive my car in comfort now (the belt doesn't choke me).

16. 10/10/05 My Step-Mother told me twice yesterday that I really looked good! (this was unheard of & by far my best NSV to date!)

I'll keep thinking & add more! I have to get back to my housework!

updated NSVs 1/4/06

17. I can wear jeans again - size 25

18. I can wear boots again

19. I'm having to replace my wardrobe

20. I actually takes clothes back because they are too big!

21. I have a neck again

22. When we were in Branson, the weekend before Christmas, I actually walked up all of the stairs after getting off the Branson Belle, without stopping or getting out of breath! When I got to the top I realized I was alone (everyone else had to stop midway). That was a moment of enlightenment (wow! I did it!)

23. I was able to work 16 hour shifts in a nursing home where i was on my feet for at least 14 of the 16 hours.

24. I can bend over & tie my shoes now.

25. My youngest cousin, who is 8, climbed onto my lap Christmas eve & proceeded to turn around with a suprised look & exclaimed, "Jessie you have a lap now! Look everybody, I'm sitting on Jessie's lap!" I think this is my favorite NSV so far!

Happy New Year everyone! Hope it's Happy, Healthy (or healthier) & Prosperous for everyone! :Bunny

update 1/20/06

26. When I went for my fill on the 18th, I noticed that I actually had room on the gurney! On both sides of me! I didn't have to rest my arms on the side rails! I had to add this one before I forgot! :clap2:

update 1/23/06

27.I noticed last night that I am no longer like the hoover dam when I take a bath. Yes, the Water goes all the way around!

28. I have lost 12.25 inches from head to toe since January 5, 2006!! :faint:

Sorry to be dense, but what is NSV? It sounds like a good thing...

NSV = Non Scale Victory

Even if the scales aren't moving, we still have good things happening to us as a result of our previous weight loss. It's the little things that make you notice you really are making progress.

What are NSV'?

1. I can touch my toes.

2. I have knee caps again (verses rolls of fat).

3. I have ankles again (no edema).

4. I cut my blood pressure medicine in half.

5. I can actually buy clothes in regular stores now (2-3x).

6. I bought scrubs from a scrub catalog who's scrubs have NEVER fit me before!

7. I lost a shoe size (go figure).

8. I can do aerobics now!

9. I enjoy sex again!

10. My husband can't keep his hands off me (well, he never could, but now I like it).

11. People are finally telling me I look good.

12. My back doesn't hurt as bad!

13. I'm running out of clothes that fit me.

14. I can shave my legs without looking like a contortionist.

15. I can drive my car in comfort now (the belt doesn't choke me).

16. 10/10/05 My Step-Mother told me twice yesterday that I really looked good! (this was unheard of & by far my best NSV to date!)

I'll keep thinking & add more! I have to get back to my housework!

updated NSVs 1/4/06

17. I can wear jeans again - size 25

18. I can wear boots again

19. I'm having to replace my wardrobe

20. I actually takes clothes back because they are too big!

21. I have a neck again

22. When we were in Branson, the weekend before Christmas, I actually walked up all of the stairs after getting off the Branson Belle, without stopping or getting out of breath! When I got to the top I realized I was alone (everyone else had to stop midway). That was a moment of enlightenment (wow! I did it!)

23. I was able to work 16 hour shifts in a nursing home where i was on my feet for at least 14 of the 16 hours.

24. I can bend over & tie my shoes now.

25. My youngest cousin, who is 8, climbed onto my lap Christmas eve & proceeded to turn around with a suprised look & exclaimed, "Jessie you have a lap now! Look everybody, I'm sitting on Jessie's lap!" I think this is my favorite NSV so far!

Happy New Year everyone! Hope it's Happy, Healthy (or healthier) & Prosperous for everyone! :Bunny

update 1/20/06

26. When I went for my fill on the 18th, I noticed that I actually had room on the gurney! On both sides of me! I didn't have to rest my arms on the side rails! I had to add this one before I forgot! :clap2:

update 1/23/06

27.I noticed last night that I am no longer like the hoover dam when I take a bath. Yes, the water goes all the way around!

28. I have lost 12.25 inches from head to toe since January 5, 2006!! :faint:

update 2/24/06

29. I started with a BMI of 60.1 & my current BMI is 48.9.

30. I no longer have the convenient "tummy table" when eating in the living room.

31. I have lost a total of 23.25 inches from all over my body since 1-5-06!

32. My seat in the car is no longer scooted all the way back!

33. All of my "skinny clothes" have officially been sold on ebay cause they were too big for me!

update 3/27/06

34. I cleaned out my Grandparent's garage in 1.5 days!!! I have been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!

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What are NSV'?

Non scale victories. All the wonderful things we Celebrate without a scale. :clap2:

Jessie - It just keeps getting better, doesn't it? Woot!

UPDATE!! 34. I cleaned out my Grandparent's garage in 1.5 days!!! I have been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!

oooh brave brave woman!

Way to go.....that is great...........I love it...keep it up and best of luck in the future..

Much love

Carla

:banana

Vines, you have no idea just how brave this accomplishment was!!

1. I can touch my toes.

2. I have knee caps again (verses rolls of fat).

3. I have ankles again (no edema).

4. I cut my blood pressure medicine in half.

5. I can actually buy clothes in regular stores now (2-3x).

6. I bought scrubs from a scrub catalog who's scrubs have NEVER fit me before!

7. I lost a shoe size (go figure).

8. I can do aerobics now!

9. I enjoy sex again!

10. My husband can't keep his hands off me (well, he never could, but now I like it).

11. People are finally telling me I look good.

12. My back doesn't hurt as bad!

13. I'm running out of clothes that fit me.

14. I can shave my legs without looking like a contortionist.

15. I can drive my car in comfort now (the belt doesn't choke me).

16. 10/10/05 My Step-Mother told me twice yesterday that I really looked good! (this was unheard of & by far my best NSV to date!)

I'll keep thinking & add more! I have to get back to my housework!

updated NSVs 1/4/06

17. I can wear jeans again - size 25

18. I can wear boots again

19. I'm having to replace my wardrobe

20. I actually takes clothes back because they are too big!

21. I have a neck again

22. When we were in Branson, the weekend before Christmas, I actually walked up all of the stairs after getting off the Branson Belle, without stopping or getting out of breath! When I got to the top I realized I was alone (everyone else had to stop midway). That was a moment of enlightenment (wow! I did it!)

23. I was able to work 16 hour shifts in a nursing home where i was on my feet for at least 14 of the 16 hours.

24. I can bend over & tie my shoes now.

25. My youngest cousin, who is 8, climbed onto my lap Christmas eve & proceeded to turn around with a suprised look & exclaimed, "Jessie you have a lap now! Look everybody, I'm sitting on Jessie's lap!" I think this is my favorite NSV so far!

Happy New Year everyone! Hope it's Happy, Healthy (or healthier) & Prosperous for everyone! :Bunny

update 1/20/06

26. When I went for my fill on the 18th, I noticed that I actually had room on the gurney! On both sides of me! I didn't have to rest my arms on the side rails! I had to add this one before I forgot! :clap2:

update 1/23/06

27.I noticed last night that I am no longer like the hoover dam when I take a bath. Yes, the Water goes all the way around!

28. I have lost 12.25 inches from head to toe since January 5, 2006!! :faint:

update 2/24/06

29. I started with a BMI of 60.1 & my current BMI is 48.9.

30. I no longer have the convenient "tummy table" when eating in the living room.

31. I have lost a total of 23.25 inches from all over my body since 1-5-06!

32. My seat in the car is no longer scooted all the way back!

33. All of my "skinny clothes" have officially been sold on ebay cause they were too big for me!

update 3/27/06

34. I cleaned out my Grandparent's garage in 1.5 days!!! I have been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!

Update 4/25/06

Some more NSVs.....

35. I am officially in a size 9 panty!! I started out in a size 14. Woot!!

This is a big thing for me. I can remember a time when I couldn't even find panties to fit me. I had to special order them from someone who made them.

36.I can also officially wear a size 2x. 3xs just look like tents. I still can't get in my size 18s or 20s, but I can get in my 22w-24w & they are getting loose!

37. I have lost 6.5 inches in the last 2 months!

38. I don't have to buy wide shoes anymore!

39. I'm not the biggest person in my family anymore. This is kind of sad though. Now I'm worried about everyone else.

40. I can wear flip flops & sandals. & they look cute!! No fat ankles with swelling!

My measurements when I started the LBT Boot Camp.

starting weight - 300lbs.

starting measurements:

neck = 17 inches

upper arms = 18.5 inches

bust = 53 inches

waist = 48 inches

hips = 57 inches

thigh = 32 inches

calf = 20 inches

My measurements when I finished the LBT Boot Camp.

3/8/06

current weight - 280 lbs.

current measurements:

neck = 16 inches

upper arm = 16 inches

bust = 49 inches

waist = 44 inches

hips = 51.5 inches

thigh = 28 inches

calf = 16 inches

My measurements today.

current weight = 270

neck = 15.5 inches

upper arm = 16 inches

bust = 48 inches

waist = 42.5 inches

hips = 50 inches

thigh = 26.5 inches

calf = 15.5 inches

I have lost 31.5 inches total from body since 1-5-06 (-6.5 inches in the last 2 months).

I have lost 80lbs total since getting my band!

Jessie -

I can't even express how much you are inspiring me!

HUGS!!!

Wow Jessie! I just read the entire thread & I want more... keep 'em coming! :confused: Congrats on every single special moment you've earned!