My mom mailed me a pair of US size 10 jeans. I put them on and they fit, heck they were kind of roomy. A year and a half ago I wore a US size 20 jeans and I was happy about that (coming from a size 24 before)

Good morning everyone. Great going. Mrs. Quadcrew I am NEVER bored hearing about other people's clothing NSV's (or any other kind for that matter). Never.

I had another fabulous NSV filled weekend. Full of activity, great clothing, confidence and compliments. Again, I ran into many people who I haven't seen in a while. 2 different people (and 1 last weekend) told me that when they first saw me they thought I was one of my daughters. Haha. And then while talking to a 3rd person, just an acquaintance, we got to talking about age. I told her I was 43. She went on and on about how she thought I was waaaay younger and there was no way I could be 43. Way.

These are all awesome!!

My NSV? I got my motivation back! And it is mostly because of this wonderful place and all its wonderful contributors!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

A couple little NSV's this weekend for me. I took my daughter shopping on Saturday. (Rather than having a birthday party, she wanted to go shopping with me... she's 13, can you tell?) Anyway, we walked all over the mall and finally, I didn't feel like I had to go home and lay down afterward. I didn't get tired (well, I was tired of spending money...), and we had such a good time.

Then, she had a volleyball party. They had pizza, salad, fruit and ended with cake and ice cream. I had 1 piece of pizza and a big salad and a side of fruit. I resisted the other stuff and I was very proud I could do it without feeling like I was missing out.

I SOOO LOVE hearing all of these first thing in the morning!! Thank you ladies for the sweet comments on the clothes NSV's. (I never get tired of hearing about them either!!) I don't have one that is real specific....I just wore another pair of those size 20 jeans and a cute summer top and my new running shoes on Sat. (which all matched really well - all light shade of blue and white!) I just FELT so pretty and active in it! Later that night DD's boyfriend came over and he looked at me and he said...."you look really nice this evening!" It just really made me feel great!

My 19 y/o son came home from college this weekend. He is home about every other weekend. He said how nice I looked and keep up the good work. But he is always very encouraging.

I love reading these, too! They just make my day! Thanks, ladies, for sharing!!!!

My NSV is that I was in a slump. Depressed over my step-daughter situation and had gained a few lbs. Had been eating a little off track and and not exercising. WAs sick and on 2 different antibiotics. Just in general, felt like crap. I'm now happy to say that I admitted I was having a problem on the maintainer board. Received some much needed support and decided to just keep going forward and not wallow in my mistake. I'm now back to eating right and exercising and I feel so much better. I took a good, long look at my big rack of now smaller clothes and decided there is NO WAY that I'm gonna let myself move back into bigger sizes after all the work I've done to lose this weight. I'm proud that I caught it before it got too out of hand.

Good to hear from you Lily! Sorry about the issues you've been having, but you did so good to turn it around so quickly!! Good for you!

Slashnl, Thanks so much. It really is hard to come on here and admit that I've gained some weight and change my ticker. I'm working hard now to get back in my goal range which is 142-147. I did let stress and illness get the better of me this last week or so. But, I'm back on track and my BIG goal is to be back at my goal wt. of 145 by July 5th, my one yr. anniversary of reaching my goal. I know I can do this and I'm gonna DO it.

Well, Lily, you have been and continue to be such an inspiration. I have
appreciated looking at your before and after photos and it just give me so much hope!!! It will be no problem for you to get back to goal!

Lillybelle, you inspired me when I first came to 3FC and you continue to inspire me. Congratulations on getting yourself back on track so quickly. While I know how very difficult losing the weight can be, I can only imagine how difficult it will be to maintain. I'm sure I'll be looking to you...and to our other maintaining friends...to show me how its done!

Mrs Quadcrew - I never ever get tired of hearing smaller clothes NSVs! Afterall, that is one of my biggest dreams on this journey...to go shopping for a new smaller wardrobe! Congratulations.

Oh Lily I am so sorry to hear that you were ill and are having troubles with your SD. I can definitely see where that could throw you off track. That doesn't take away anything from all the hard work you've put into your weightloss and all that you have accomplished. It sounds like you are nipping it in the bud before it escalates. BRAVO!!!! You'll be back to your goal weight by July for sure, I have no doubt. You are a strong and determined woman and you can and WILL do this. We're all here for you.

Diane , Rhonda and Robin, thank you ladies so much. I'm so glad now to be back on plan and refocused. I did really well yesterday and today and have a better outlook now. My exercise is happening again. I did lower my calorie limit until this wt. is off. My attitude is better now and I'm sure this is just one of Many setbacks to come with keeping this wt. off for life. Weight will be a lifelong struggle for me, but I'm not turning back. Gotta keep going forward.

I'll tell you all a little about the SD situation. She has been denying she is pregnant. She is currently going through a divorce and her XH has custody of her 2 kids, ages 3 yrs. and 10 months. We forced her to go to the Dr. last Monday. She is 26-28 weeks pregnant and was taking pain pills, sleeping pills and muscle relaxants. Being a former OB nurse, this tore me completely up. I am so worried what will happen with this baby. DH has been very distressed too. She stayed here all last week and it seems like I just couldn't focus on my food plan at the time. I didn't binge eat, I just went over my calorie limit a little each day. Needless to say, she baked a cake and I ate a couple pieces of it.

Her soon to be XH doesn't want this unborn baby and she has absolutely no business with it. She is currently living with my MIL after we basically told her she couldn't live here. She is lazy, a slob, a lousy mother and has hot checks and warrants out for her all over the place. Plus, has had her driver's license revoked and hence can't get a job. The 3 yr. old hasn't been potty trained, so that means 3 in diapers at the same time. I really don't know what the future holds.

I do know that I can't let Her destroy my hard work. I really appreciate the support from you ladies.

My NSV, after my gain last week, I woke up actually feeling thinner this morning. I've been staying on track with food and exercise and it's working. I'm back down 2 of the lbs. I've gained and I feel so happy . I guess the reason I'm feeling great is that I feel so motivated again to see that scale move and know that I've caught this gain and am doing something about it.