February~NSV'S
 

Welcome to one of the most popular threads here at the 100lb club!

For those of you unfamiliar with the term, NSV stands for Non Scale Victory. This is where we share our progress on matters that don't necessarily relate to the actual number on the scale. Such as making a healthier choice, resisting temptation, receiving a compliment (we're big on those), fitting into clothing better, something in the fitness area and so on and so on. So let's start filling it up.

I have 2 to brag on.... I made it through the entire month of January with:
1 - coffee ONLY at Dunkin Donuts, and
2 - all good breakfasts!!

1 month down.... the rest of my life to go :) :) :)

Great job Beth!

This morning I am up & at 'em & ready to take on the world. I haven't been lately so this is a good thing!

Great job guys !:)

Today, for the first time in my life, I fit into an european size 40 jeans (6/8 US size, I believe) and a co-worker came to tell me that I´m shrinking !:)

I think the fact that I worked out really hard this week (spinning class everyday) has something to do with it !:) I´m really happy !

Have a great weekend!

Today my nnew neighbor in the office next to mine came in with a HUGE container of homemade chocolate cookies :drool: and said, "Cookie for breakfast??"

I was like "noooooo! No thank you!! Please don't do that!" She was like "sorry, sorry!"

I'm afraid it came off as rude... but I was horrified and literally leaned away from them for fear my hand would dart into the container completely on its own!!!!

But --- I am COOKIE FREE - yay!

I bought a size 10 pair of jeans yesterday. I was standing there looking in the mirror trying to decide whether they were too tight, (I'm not really used to stuff that isn't big and baggy so I always think everything is too tight.), when another shopper said "Wow, those fit great. They're a great cut on you."

43 years old and I think that may be the first time anybody has ever said that to me. So I bought them even though the last thing I need right now is another pair of jeans.

yay!!! I would have bought them too--- it's not like your mom or friend saying "No, really, they look good." A total STRANGER says that--- bravo!!!! :)

My cheekbones have come out of hiding!! I actually forgot what great cheekbones I had!!

I had a sense of how really full I was after a sandwich at lunch today. Not uncomfortably so, just completely satisfied and how I really didn't want or need any more food. This is a real victory for an unconsious eater like myself who normally would just keep on stuffing it in :o

Happy Friday everyone!

Robyne

Everyone is doing so great. Congrats. I really trully think the nsv's are much more important than the numbers on the scale.

I did it! I did it!
 

Ya hoo! major hurdal, I got very frustrated and didn't turn to food! Yahoo a major hurdle! I am still walking the treadmill and losing and now my mouth is not controlling me as a comfort when I'm frusted! Second week into this new way of life. God bless all.

thehappyface
That is WONDERFUL. You feel in CONTROL you feel POWERFUL. That is exactly how you should feel. You are making good choices, you are deciding if you want to eat or not. Keep at it. You will find everyday it becomes a bit easier. One day you will be doing all the wonderful things you are doing and not thinking much about it.

Way to go everyone! Feb may be the shortest month, but we're already rackin up the successes!!

My NSV is that I planned my day to allow me to have 1/2 bagel with some PB on it this morning at work. It took a bit of thought, but I did it. And hopefully that will help take away the guilt......

gr8
Have no guilt. Nothing wrong with what you had. Matter of fact fits nicely into the four basic food groups and if you like PB, there are a lot of things in it good for you. Enjoy

I can fit into my jeans again! They're not skinny-sized jeans but I was very disappointed in myself when I outgrew them, but I'm wearing them right now.

I've gone exercising two days in a row! I'm really enjoying my new membership at the YMCA, so going to exercise doesn't feel like such a chore. I haven't exercised two days in a row in goodness knows how long... probably since last spring when I was living in Texas and going to 24 hour fitness, but I'd be really good and go like 5 days in a row and then not go for like a month! So I'm thinking that my two days here is a good start!

Thank you, Shy! Your encouragement is always appreciated :)

Keep Rockin it Lindsey!

My NSV is that I passed up chocolate cake at a function saturday night. I thought about having a bite - then thought that I might not be able to stop at that, so I had it wrapped up, and brought it to a friend (a skinny one) who was disappointed to have missed it!

Not sure if this counts (yet).

Sitting at work. I made chocolate flap jack for my birthday offerings to the office and brought it in today. I swear it's calling my name! So far flapjack 0 denial 1... just gotta make it to the end of the day!

Am I bad for encouraging everyone else to eat more :( (then it won't be there to tempt!)

At the last minute, my husband decided to have a family Super Bowl party. He made a plate of cheese, summer sausage, and pepperoni, bought chips and salsa, and ICE CREAM. So, we made a deal. I went for a walk during the first half of the Super Bowl, and he and the kids ate the food then. When I returned, the leftovers all went back in the fridge. Fortunately, the ice cream was gone. I packed the leftover meat and cheese in little baggies and they went to school in my kids' lunch boxes this morning. Finally, finally, I seem to have learned that even though I'm tough enough to resist most of the time, I need to get rid of the temptation so that I don't give in during my weakest moments. (Of course, despite a committed on plan weekend, I gained two pounds. Frustrating, but it happens sometimes.) And, of course, it was a great game.

Chocolate flap jack?
 

Pardon the ignorance here, but what is chocolate flap jack?

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My NSV is that my mom complimented me on my wieght loss and that felt good. She asked if I was taking diet pills (it's what we did back in the late 60's and early 70's). It felt good to say that I did it on my own with the help of meditating. It was wonderful that she complimented me and that I said that is was just ME doing it. (of course, this the help of you all) That's a victory.

I was wondering what a chocolate flap jack is too.

I'm so happy!

I took my first month's measurements yesterday, and I've lost 7 inches in a month!!! :cheer:

2" off my waist
1" off my hips
2" off my bust
2" off chest below breasts (bra band line area)

Is that a good amount of inches to lose in a month, do you think???

Linda

Linda
That is so great. You are really loseing aren't you. You have to feel so proud of yourself

Beverly
It makes us all feel so great when people notice.

Laurie
My husband complains that he is getting fat because I make him eat all the junk I don't want in the house. I told him no, you are getting fat because you are a pig and won't toss anything in the trash lol

oh my chocolate flapjack is lovely! Hah it's probably the most unhealthy thing! Um recipe I used basically had:
225g unsalted butter
225 light muscavado sugar
175 golden syrup
300g cadbury dairy milk chopped
400g porridge oats

You basically heat the butter/sugar/syrup up into a mixture and let it cool then mix it into the chocolate and porridge - pop in an oven (in a shallow tray about 28*20cm) at 180 degrees centigrade for about twenty minutes, allow to cool chop up and voila... chocolate flap jack http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...1&id=503813077

I was clearing old clothes out of my closet this weekend (anything too big, or unwearable) and discovered that some of the too-small jeans and the more fitted t-shirts fit again. That was nice. I saved all my too-small size ten jeans as well, because they look so tiny to me now, but hopefully when I fit back into them they will help some with the feeling of still being large.

Shy - I'm with you.... we should all remember that food is going to be "wasted" somehow...

I'd rather "waste" it in the trash - then have it appear on my "waist"!!
:)

gr8
I have decided I am never going to walk by a donut shop again. I didn't give in but I swear it was one of the hardest things I have ever done lol. They had just made fresh glazed donuts.

Rose
Good for you, get rid of that stuff you are not going to need it again. You will fit into those to small clothes before you know it. Just remember how small you think they look now and remember that is how small you are when you can wear them again.

I am so proud of myself. Since I had a whole day that I really had nothing to do. I decided today was going to be my 10 miles 1 mile walking/aerobic video at a time marathon day. I didn't think I was going to be able to do it but I DID IT. Wow I feel great.

My NSV is that I stopped working for 2 minutes at 6:45, and ate my planned evening meal.

Normally what I'd do is plow right through - then at 9 pm I'd be starved, and eat the first thing that wasn't nailed down!

I WILL lose weight this tax season!!!!!

I have begun to refind my amazing calf muscles from 5 years ago.

I really want to pull out some heels today, but it's raining so it must be a boots day.

Two NSV's for me!
First I increased my weights on all the exercises during my strength training class last night, except shoulders, I can't seem to get my shoulders stronger.
And second I am wearing a pair for misses 18 pants today. I was up to a 20W and had been wearing a 18W for that last month or so.

That's lots of inches, famogram! I can't wait to see my measurements go down. Congrats!

My NSV: I'm wearing one of my "skinny" shirts today! And it fits! :)

:) Thanks! I wasn't sure :dunno:

:hug:

And, CONGRATS on your skinny shirt!!! :cheer2:

wtg on the smaller sizes!!! It's a great feeling.

I have an incredible NSV today. It's a little over 1 year since my first time on a tread mill.

1 year ago I could barely walk on the treadmill. I would get shin splints. One year ago I could jog for maybe a minute before my calves were killing me. One year ago, I had to go to the elliptical to get my cardio because I was sure that my shin splints would forever keep me away from running.

Today I ran two miles on the treadmill. My legs feel fine. I actually felt a bit cheated since when I run without the treadmill two miles has at least my butt and hamstrings a bit achy. My friend who was with me last year and today was amazed. The best part is that I could have kept going, but my stubby little legs go slow and I had to go to work.

So there were go. A year ago I couldn't work out on a treadmill because I couldn't stay on it long enough. Today, I think it's actually easier than the elliptical. Whodda thunk?

I found this amazing skirt on clearance for $3, and decided I would buy it. Even though my weight hasn't been going down as fast as I would like, my clothes are starting to be looser. I didn't have time to try it on, and I have been wearing 12's, but the 10 looked like it would fit. I'm never a good judge of that anymore, but I decided to go with the 10 and make it a goal skirt if it didn't fit. BUT IT FIT! Actually, it's a little too loose in the waist (but not in the hips - *SIGH*) A Wal-Mart 10, but still a 10.

laurie
That is so great. Getting into a smaller size can mean so much more than the lbs going down on the scale.

archy
:congrat: See how far you have come. Story's like yours are an inspiration to us all when we don't think we will ever be able to do something.

aerot
Nice going on the skinny skirt.

switz
Hey adding more weight is a big deal.

Zen
Doesn't it feel great to see the difference in your body :)

gr8
So glad to hear that. Eating right isn't the only thing we have to do. Sitting down and taking time to eat and enjoy what we are eating is important too.

I was able to put on my size 24 jeans this morning and they zipped and buttoned with no problems. :D

I wore a pair of bike shorts in public yesterday. It may be my biggest NSV ever. LOL. I bought myself a road bike and had to suck it up and buy the shorts that went with it. Eight months ago I couldn't have even dreamed about wearing bike shorts; I don't think they make that much Spandex.

I'm not saying they won't look better 10 pounds from now, but I looked pretty normal in them. Or as normal as anybody looks wearing a pair of shorts that has a padded seat sewn into them.

Such great NSVs!!

Congrats on the inches lost, Linda! Your hard work is paying off! :carrot:

Robin! Spandex and a bike! Look out Tour de France! You are on your way! ;)

Woot, Dawnyal, that is great about the jeans! :carrot:

Congrats on the size 10, Laurie! :carrot:

Archy, fantastic job on your fitness and stamina! I can't wait to see where you are next year!

I love this thread! :)

Barby
Nice going on the jeans. Looks like all us Dawn's are doing really well. Must be the name Dawn lol.

Robin
I had no idea there was padding sewn into the shorts. I wondered how people could stay on those bikes so long lol. You must feel very proud of all you do.