A good news bad news type of NSV for me today. The 2XL winter jacket I stopped wearing 3 years ago because it was two small now fits perfectly.

The bad news - I've got to continue to wear a bloody winter jacket because it's snowing, blowing 40 mph and the windchill is -4 F.

I'm not on IP, but I accidentally posted in this thread once and I like to snoop in it from time to time because you all have such awesome NSV's!!!

Spiritman, I'm from Estevan and believe me I feel you! I just bought a gorgeous spring coat and it will be weeks before I can wear it!!!!

Spent the afternoon with my 8yr old at the emerg (she's fine), although I had packed her cheese and crakers, juice and granola bar, I didn't bring anythng for me. So I left her with DH and went to the health food store and asked for the lowest carb bar, bought 2, thank god, cause I ended up being there for lunch and supper!
They came in and gave her an egg salad sandwich, which she hated of course. We got home at 9 and I devoured a huge salad with a boiled egg, drank 2 big glasses of water, took my supplements, had a herbal tea and off to bed.
1. I didn't eat the sandwich
2. I didn't "take the excuse" and go to the vending machine
3. I didn't eat the kid's snacks
and 4. It wasn't even hard!!!!
I did the best I could with what I had and stayed OP!!!

Spiritman - at least you're getting a chance to wear it now. Next year when it's cold it will really be to BIG for you!

Radiojane - Welcome and Hello!

newday2013 - WTG! You handled a tough/stressful situation like an IP PRO. Glad your DD is okay!
I always have an extra bar or two in my bag for emergencies. Try to think about an emergency kit that you can always have with you. Some other IP'ers will put things in their bag like: bar, RTD drink, tea packet, splenda (or equiv) packets, water bottle, days worth of supplements, WF individual salad dressing packets (these are really great for restaurants), sea salt, etc. One source of protein that may not be the most appetizing, but is portable and will fill the need when desperate is the tuna in a pouch (vs. a can) that you could eat plain. This emergency kit can be an IP lifesaver!

:) Jen

Originally Posted by newday2013:
Spent the afternoon with my 8yr old at the emerg (she's fine), although I had packed her cheese and crakers, juice and granola bar, I didn't bring anythng for me. So I left her with DH and went to the health food store and asked for the lowest carb bar, bought 2, thank god, cause I ended up being there for lunch and supper!
They came in and gave her an egg salad sandwich, which she hated of course. We got home at 9 and I devoured a huge salad with a boiled egg, drank 2 big glasses of water, took my supplements, had a herbal tea and off to bed.
1. I didn't eat the sandwich
2. I didn't "take the excuse" and go to the vending machine
3. I didn't eat the kid's snacks
and 4. It wasn't even hard!!!!
I did the best I could with what I had and stayed OP!!!

^

way to go Newday. Not surprised you waited so long at the emergency. We are known for the long wait. so great job! Keep going!:carrot:

Originally Posted by newday2013:
Spent the afternoon with my 8yr old at the emerg (she's fine), although I had packed her cheese and crakers, juice and granola bar, I didn't bring anythng for me. So I left her with DH and went to the health food store and asked for the lowest carb bar, bought 2, thank god, cause I ended up being there for lunch and supper!
They came in and gave her an egg salad sandwich, which she hated of course. We got home at 9 and I devoured a huge salad with a boiled egg, drank 2 big glasses of water, took my supplements, had a herbal tea and off to bed.
1. I didn't eat the sandwich
2. I didn't "take the excuse" and go to the vending machine
3. I didn't eat the kid's snacks
and 4. It wasn't even hard!!!!
I did the best I could with what I had and stayed OP!!!

^

way to go Newday. Not surprised you waited so long at the emergency. We are known for the long wait. so great job! Keep going!:carrot:

Re: emerg pack: yes, this experience taught me that. I cary a small purse, so thinking my glove box will be the spot.
2nd WI tonight, I have TOM so a little nervous...

Discovered another NSV last night. As I was getting into bed I noticed the bed frame was not creaking/cracking or groaning as I got in. Neither was I as far as that goes.

Originally Posted by Spiritman:
Discovered another NSV last night. As I was getting into bed I noticed the bed frame was not creaking/cracking or groaning as I got in. Neither was I as far as that goes.

Yup that one was huge for me too. I still want a king size bed but it's not in the cards right now. I had set it as a goal once I hit 125 lost. But once I was there I realized I did not Need the room anymore and the bed was comfy. I still want a bigger bed, the queen is fine until one or two of the kids crawl into bed with us!

went to the mall today just for giggles as I am feeling "skinny". I went to Old Navy and thought, I haven't worn jeans in probably 12 years. So I grabbed an 18 and 16 to try on as I have no idea what I wear (got to love stretch pants huh?). The 18 were just too big. The 16s were a little hard to get on over the hips but I did it, and then I realized they were buttoned and zipped!

they were too big as well. Looked like I was swimming in them. I ended up trying on the 14s and they fit very well. Not snug in the least bit. I was so excited! Then I put them back on the shelf and walked out.

I have so many clothes at home and still have 69 pounds to go, so I wasn't going to spend $30 on jeans I would wear for a few weeks. :)

From a size 26 to a 14. Wow. Can't wait to say from a 26 to a 6 LMAO.

CW 189

I was so angry when I came out of work today and found that someone had parked about 6 inches away from my car in the garage. I knew I would NEVER fit in there so my only option was to climb in from the other side. However I didn't think I would ever be able to do that either. When I managed it with little trouble I was shocked. I kept thinking 21 lbs wasn't much when you have as much as I do to lose. Boy was I wrong!

Originally Posted by Radiojane:
I'm not on IP, but I accidentally posted in this thread once and I like to snoop in it from time to time because you all have such awesome NSV's!!!

LOL Jane, are we supposed to confess when we snoop?? I read all of the IP diet threads even though I am not on this diet. Their rapid success, NSVs and recipes inspire me so much. If I wasn't on my current plan through my doctor's office, I definitely would have considered IP.

Congrats to you all on your scale and non-scale successes!!

Originally Posted by usmcvet:
Yup that one was huge for me too. I still want a king size bed but it's not in the cards right now. I had set it as a goal once I hit 125 lost. But once I was there I realized I did not Need the room anymore and the bed was comfy. I still want a bigger bed, the queen is fine until one or two of the kids crawl into bed with us!

Absoultely love my king bed, no matter what size I end up I will not be without the king. Lots of room for sleeping and other non-sleeping activities :carrot: I can stretch out and not worry about waking the wife. For us it works out great. She goes to sleep and stays in one spot, I'm a roamer. I bet I put on 20 miles a night rolling back and forth. With that much real estate in the bed available there's no complaints from either party.

Originally Posted by Kat117:
went to the mall today just for giggles as I am feeling "skinny". I went to Old Navy and thought, I haven't worn jeans in probably 12 years. So I grabbed an 18 and 16 to try on as I have no idea what I wear (got to love stretch pants huh?). The 18 were just too big. The 16s were a little hard to get on over the hips but I did it, and then I realized they were buttoned and zipped!

they were too big as well. Looked like I was swimming in them. I ended up trying on the 14s and they fit very well. Not snug in the least bit. I was so excited! Then I put them back on the shelf and walked out.

I have so many clothes at home and still have 69 pounds to go, so I wasn't going to spend $30 on jeans I would wear for a few weeks. :)

From a size 26 to a 14. Wow. Can't wait to say from a 26 to a 6 LMAO.

CW 189

That's so cool. Congratulations.

Originally Posted by lmshort:
I was so angry when I came out of work today and found that someone had parked about 6 inches away from my car in the garage. I knew I would NEVER fit in there so my only option was to climb in from the other side. However I didn't think I would ever be able to do that either. When I managed it with little trouble I was shocked. I kept thinking 21 lbs wasn't much when you have as much as I do to lose. Boy was I wrong!

:carrot:that was me. I just wanted to show you that you were skinny and could dot it!:devil:

Originally Posted by Spiritman:
Absoultely love my king bed, no matter what size I end up I will not be without the king. Lots of room for sleeping and other non-sleeping activities :carrot: I can stretch out and not worry about waking the wife. For us it works out great. She goes to sleep and stays in one spot, I'm a roamer. I bet I put on 20 miles a night rolling back and forth. With that much real estate in the bed available there's no complaints from either party.

Yeah man. "Baking Cookies" is much better in a king size bed!:devil:

Originally Posted by Spiritman:
Absoultely love my king bed. Lots of room for sleeping and other non-sleeping activities .

Originally Posted by usmcvet:
Yeah man. "Baking Cookies" is much better in a king size bed!:devil:

Is that what you "guys" call it? - lol! No wonder my husband loves baking cookies! :D Jen