I think it's finally hitting me, although I have such a looong way to go, but it is first hitting me that I am indeed smaller then I used to be. Just as I walk around my house and sit on the couch, I take up less room.

I must get up 2-3 times a night to go pee, I know that's TMI but it is part of my NSV. When I would get up in the middle of the night I would stand up and have to wait a good 30-60 seconds before I could move because my knees and legs were so stiff. That doesn't happen anymore, I just get right out of bed and I am able to move immediately. It is a wonderful feeling.

I like this being smaller stuff, I can't wait to get even smaller.

Good for you, "fed" up! I love the getting smaller NSVs, too.

I went shopping at Goodwill on Saturday and found a pair of sz. 10 jeans that fit! I was so excited! Definitely have to watch what I eat this week, however, or those jeans won't be fitting so well next week.

I used to joke that I was taking up less space in the universe.

I've had a few NSVs lately, and I felt really good today so it's time to share!

*Last week, my husband wanted to leave the gym early and I refused, so he had to wait for me. I REALLY wanted to leave, because I had cramps, but I refused to cut my workout short. Yay for me! I used to always wait for him to finish working out, and now I always take longer.

*Today, someone told me she didn't recognize me until I turned around and she saw my face, because I'm getting so skinny! (Skinny at 227 -- hardly -- but I'll take it anyway!)

*Another teacher told me that I'm "all the buzz" at school because everyone's talking about how much weight I've lost and how good I look. Yay! I like being the buzz! It also helps me stay motivated because I don't want to be "the buzz" for gaining it all back a few months down the road!

*I wore an old size 16 skirt today, and it didn't cut off my circulation! In fact, there was a bit of room in the waist!

My first NSV for November is that I've managed to convince myself to return to 3FC after being gone for a few months and regaining much of my lost weight.

Welcome back MSHelena!

I went back to the gym today after a 1.5 week & it felt good. I actually missed it!

everybody!!! Those are some wonderful NSV's


Linda

Bravo to all with the wonderful NSV stories!! So uplifting and keep up the great work everyone!!

I love reading everyone´s NSV !

I got one this weekend... I went out with a "new" friend (living in Spain for only 7 months, most of my friends are new ! ), and she asked me how I could go out to eat, order only a salad, and be happy with it (she´s one of those girls skinny by nature, so her relationship with food is rather different) ... so I told her my story, and how I lost more than 85 lbs... and her in shock, looks at me and say "Wow, I had no idea, I can´t even imagine, you don´t look overweight at all now... " Although I know I still have a few pounds until not overweight land, it felt pretty good the change from the new extremely overweight friend, to just the new friend !

I know it´s silly going by standards, but it feels great just fitting in, people can be cruel, and just being able to go out without worrying someone might make a comment in front of a friend or family member it´s great... although I´ve walked more than half of the way, and am a different person in many ways now, I still carry in my mind my old imagine, sometimes I still see myself with 242 lbs...

Carol, that is a WONDERFUL NSV! I think that's something we all long for -- that feeling that your weight isn't the first thing people notice...that people see you as "normal" and don't even consider "overweight" as a description for you. I can't wait for that. Obviously, my health is the most important factor in all this, but moving through the world as an overweight person is TOUGH. We all know that. As the scale goes down, it gets easier. I loved reading your NSV!

Great work Carol! That is awesome.

Mine is someething I think I mentioned earlier as a possibility but today it starts for real. I am doing herbal magic but haven't been following the plan as closely as I could so am not at the pounds lost that I could be at. Anyway, they are restarting me without charging me extra! That is exciting enough for me but today she explained to me that they're actually going to break it down into 4 week chunks & every 4 weeks we'll "renew" the contract based on me following the plan. I know this sounds like a negative but I really like this kind of accountability & am excited that this will help me achieve my goals!

Great stuff everyone!

There was a pair of pants I only wore once or twice this summer because they were just so snug, despite the fact that I didn't have enough clothing. They were uncomfortable on my body physically and I felt self-conscious wearing something so skin-fitting! Now, even a belt doesn't help! I am holding them up around the waist with a large clothes-pin My time of having to wear them has been weaning so I didn't want to buy new ones just yet - but I feel so wonderful when I remind myself that these are indeed the same pants that I couldn't comfortably fit into in August!

I bought these navy pants to wear with my Guiding uniform 3 years ago & then promptly shrunk them (oops!). So I've only worn them once. Well, tonight we helped serve the seniors christmas dinner & decided to wear them even though they were a little snug still! Afterwards the other leaders wanted to go out for dinner & I thought "oh no, I don't know if I can sit in these!" But they were just fine!!!!

Plus, they let all the girls have the leftover cake & I wasn't even tempted - I don't know if I've ever turned down cake before!

Its not really an NSV but today for the first time ever I am offiicially overweight...goodbye to obesity :-)

Lisa Marie, thanks ! You´ll get there ! I think that my friend reacted by the thought of me almost 100 lbs heavier and since she couldn´t see it, which is great, she said she didn´t see me as an overweight person, a bit a os exageration, as I´m still by all standards overweight ... but hopefully it´s only a matter of time... to all of us !

Beautifuone - Wow !! Congrats !!

Lifeguard - Way to go !! I know turning down cake is not easy, yesterday my best friend flew from Houston for a visit, as it was her b-day we went to a very nice restaurant, I behaved very well during the main course, and ordered a salad, but when dessert came I couldn´t resist the pasión de chocolate (chocolate passion) ... :$

Finn - Ieiiiii ! that calls for a healthy celebration !

Have a great weekend girls !!
Carol