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Today I am thinking about non-scale victories. As we try to balance our expectations with reality and not focus so much on a number, sometimes it is a boost to think about different changes resulting from our fat loss and fitness gained. Some of them are so subtle they are easy to miss! Here are some of the ones that are coming to mind at the moment. It would be wonderfully fun if anyone and everyone could add to the list with their own NSVs! I can wear tall socks! I can do so without folding them down because they are hurting my very fat calves! I needed to learn to sleep differently, because I was waking up with my knees hurting. The “padding’ is diminished between them! I can “steal” the clothing from my 20 something daughters! I used to weigh around 30 pounds more than my husband, now I weigh almost twenty pounds less! Ok, that is kind of a scale thing. Working in my yard and garden is not something I dread but that fills me with enjoyment. I can bend and lift and dig and squat and push and rake and then do it again. I went from busting out of size 16 to wearing some size 6. I can run! A 10 mile walk is not daunting in the least! I wear sleeveless shirts, mini skirts, and shorts. I went for so many years wearing long skirts to hide my fat legs. I have collarbones and cheekbones! So, when we get discouraged because the scale isn’t exactly what we would want, looking for the NSVs can lift the spirits! And please, don't see this as bragging... not for you and not for me. We are on a journey to better health or we would not be on this site. I am trying to be encouraged. We have come a long way!
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Awesome, shirfleur. My bathtub is not fun for sitting in and I have no jewelry. :) Sounds like if this is ever over you need a shopping spree and mani/pedi!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: davidsprincess
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I love this list, Melissa! I am celebrating all these victories with you. You have worked so hard and it shows. 💖
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: newnamewhodis
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Your words are so true!!!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: jnuko
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well said
My thighs don't rub together.
I am down to one and a half chins.
I wear sleeveless tops
I wore a swimsuit on vacation.
I went from not being able to walk a half mile to now walking 10 miles or more.
I went from giving up on a diet as soon as I cheated and then waiting for the next Monday to start again. Now I just sit back assess the situation and readjust.
I can tie my shoes and breathe at the same time.
Biggest victory this year is finding the best support group, cheerleaders, and friends in this group at FS. Your inspirational stories, strength and support us why I am obtaining my goals 💖😎💞
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: deborahkerr
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Thank you so much for this thread Melissa. I appologoze for being that guy that talks all the time and these are nothing to do with fitness at all. But there are so many victories this week. God has been setting up my place to receive my kids. I was gifted a used set of Bosch washer and dryer. $2k new at Lowe's. They didnt work right but with a YouTube video I fixed them in half an hour. Both function. There was a $200 high chair on a garbage pile near my home which I needed for my 6 month son. Wife got a 30 gallon garbage bag of clothes off Facebook for the kids free. Got a mini fridge free. Deep freeze for $50. Toys from another garbage pile. Man. So encouraging. Thank you again.
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: one.point.O
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Nothing to add except I'm glad that you were able to reach those goals! It is very satisfying when goals are set n met! Way to go! 💜👍👏💜💜
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: Diana 1234
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Amazing post. My greatest NSV came 4 months into my journey in 2018 when I realized I was no longer an anxious maniac ready to lose my cool any moment. I attribute exercise to that 💯
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: Lowkeylife
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Love those, Deborah! So good!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: davidsprincess
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I can zip up my boots over my calves now.
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: JustBananas
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How absolutely inspiring and encouraging it is to read all of your victories! Thank you so much for sharing! I think as time goes on as we are gaining weight we don't even quite realize the discomfort and limitations that just become part of life... then one day they are gone!!!!!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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Silkian, you are an athlete! Princess, the whole being able to wrap a normal towel around and not be hanging out... That is a victory to be celebrated far and "wide!" And I agree, one should never abuse those who provide you food! :) Dearest Shir, you certainly need to celebrate with some nice new outfits when this is all over. Better yet... Amazon? There is entertainment at least in the shopping and trying and returning if you don't like it! You need an outfit for your 100 pounds down photo before long!!!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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Chris, all you can do is laugh?! What a guy! :) Your victories are mega strength and fitness...I get to list them! Thank you newnameMM and Erq! I know you have seen lots of victories over the last months and years!! Dave, thanks for sharing! Especially the greater endurance is absolutely life changing!! Deborah, I love your list! Oh the dreaded "chub rub!" How grateful I am also to have that be past even if not forgotten! #One, Those are wonderful victories, and on here I think it is perfect to share what is happening right now in life that is helping you see your focus being rewarded! I am so happy for you! Diana, if feels like you were always fit and thin! LowKeyBlondie, working out changes everything... mentally and physically. It is hard for me to remember that when I just don't want to face another workout, but I never regret just doing it even if it isn't perfect. Absolutely awesome, JustBananas! I wrote a whole post just about zipping boots last fall!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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Lowkey...I wish exercise helped my temper. 😆🤷🏻♀️
A nsv happened to me today. I went to a garage sale on the way to pf and this lady came up to me and said " I know you'll think this is odd but I have to tell you that you look amazing. I used to go to church with you (states her name which I've already forgotten and am clueless) and I go to planet fitness and I always see you there. I go with Amy so and so and we cannot believe how amazing you look and I've been wanting to tell you." I thanked her and told her I'm terrible with faces and even if I see her at pf, I'm not going to know who she is. This isn't the first garage sale compliment I've received but probably the best. Makes me wonder how many people know me who I do not know due to poor recognition skills. (Sorry to take over your post, Melissa! It just made my day) ♥️💪🏼
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: davidsprincess
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Oh please, Princess! ❤️ Take over by all means! That is so cool! I love that so much. To have people talking "behind your back" about you like that is incredible, and I suspect you are seen and praised all the time when you don't know it! Because you have traded in flab for being totally fit, you look probably like you have lost an extra 20/30 pounds over what you already have! We should just have a thread running all the time for people to add their victories!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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You're amazing and you're inspiring me!! Thank you! I love it!
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: Shelly25
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Awww. Thanks Melissa. Same to you. I feel like I never seem sincere when people compliment someone after they've been complemented. But I truly hope that you know that I believe that you look very fit and healthy. Haha, I was just thinking this is going to start to turn into one of those threads with people just going back and forth about how great the others are and how they've learned from them, LMAO .😂 You're the best...no you are....but I learned from you....😆👍🏼
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: davidsprincess
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A few NSV wins for me....When I see my reflection in a mirror or window, I no longer cringe....Lots more energy working in my garden ▪ I can finish a task without feeling like I might die....I'm not spending so much time on the sofa in the afternoons grazing 😊
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: SherryeB
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Sherry, you are so kind and your list of delightful changes is perfect! Now I need to change to become a cook like you... I'm afraid if my food tasted as great as yours looks I'd gain 50 pounds in a year! 😁
Princess, there are worse ways a thread could turn. 😉 Hahah! We shall all sit around a fire and sing songs and hold hands in unity! 😂
Truely, when something comes from you, I know it is alway real.
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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Enjoy your Non Scale Victories. You earned them. It's not a bad thing to feel good about oneself. You are so caring and humble. That's not bragging, it's being helpful...
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: John10251
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Thank you, John! You are always so kind and encouraging and the best example! 🌹
08 ago. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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