Non-Scale Victories (NSVs)

[Islander]

That's Awesome! Congrats!!

[wannabeskinnylady]

That is great for you, Ruth!

I had a NSV too. I actually lost .5 pounds when I weighed myself today, but apart from that, I tried on a lot of my old clothes and they fit!

I have this gorgeous silk skirt I have been holding on to for close to three years. It never fit me right AT all. I had to put it way up on my waist and even then, it was tight and looked absolutely awful.

I tried it on and it fits! It is almost perfect. I also tried on a very small size ten that I haven't ever been able to fit (I just loved it so much, I bought it.) and it fits! It is slightly tight, but it works.

Yesterday, in the fitting room at Target, I was trying on size 8's! And they fit. Yippee.

This is the smallest I have been in ages. I feel great.

[beachgal]

Wannabe, I don't think you are a wannabe anymore!

[Stardusterika204]

i have two nonscale victories to report. One is much more exciting for my ego than the other, but both are good none the less.
1) Down to single digit jeans! Back into a size 9. Haven't been in 9's since MIDDLE SCHOOL. Due to medications and then laziness and the stopping of sports to start working.
2) Got hit on last night, by a pro hockey player while at the game with my roommate. This one is better for the ego. I never used to get hit on (at all) much less by an athlete. So yay, this are big motivations to keep on going towards my goal.
Well, off to the gym for a "butt & gut" class.
Bye chickies!

[beachgal]

Erika, it's GREAT to see you again! You are doing so well! Congrats on both huge NSVs...I would love to be in single digit jeans, but I don't think my hipbones will ever allow for that! I was in a size 12 when I was 12 years old!

[AdiaFaith]

jnmcelwain - I can so relate! The highest I got this holiday was too tight for my 14's, but I refuse, absolutely REFUSE to buy new jeans.

Why? Not because of the money thing, though that doesn't help. Nope, not even because of stupid pride. Because I know me.

I know that I'll go to a store alone, buy a pair of 16's and say to myself that they are only temporary and I will be a 12 again...only to buy an 18 the next time I go shopping. Ahhh, such a vicious cycle.....

However, my NSV is that I did recently buy a new pair of 14's...which feel way more like a 13.....and though they did not fit in March before SB, they fit like a glove now!

Is being able to walk around your house naked a NSV? Shades closed of course!

[beachgal]

Originally Posted by AdiaFaith

Is being able to walk around your house naked a NSV? Shades closed of course!

Adia, I would definitely say so! I think it's wonderful to feel good in your own skin!

Congrats on fitting into the skinny jeans...wow! Your DF must be thinking, "Good thing I got that ring on her finger...just in time!"

[beach bum]

WOOO!!!HOO!! Big congrats Ruth for your NSV

NSV are better than the old scale,at least I think so.

Hugs BB