My latest NSV comes in the form of a shirt. I have been "nervously" thinking about buying a size SMALL shirt. I even pre-ordered a couple size smalls from work. Yesterday at K-mart I stopped by a clearance rack. $4.50 for shirts. I found a size small, and purchased it. During my entire weight loss journey I have been purposely buying clothes too small, knowing that I will "grow into them" (I used to do this a few years ago, buying the next larger size, as I outgrew my previous size ). I picked the shirt off the table, opened it up and thought to myself, "I could see myself wearing this". I paid for the shirt and took it home (I don't bother trying on new clothes, as I don't anticipate that they will fit). I tried it on. The darn thing fit! Ok, it wasn't comfy, it was skin tight, but the thing is I was able to put it on. I am hoping that within a couple months, or by Christmas this shirt will fit properly.

I told my trainer about my victory, and she wants to take regular pictures of me in it, to see the transformation. She advised me not to wash it (neither one of us wants it to shrink!)

Kids have always picked on me, calling me a fatass, fatso, etc. How in the **** am I wearing a size small now?!?!? Fat people don't wear small!

I am enjoying the new me!

I realized, after spending a total of three hours in classes at the Y yesterday, that I'm really not "out of shape" anymore. I mean, I think I'll be able to do things better when the fat's not in my way, and there are somethings that I still can't do well, but it was kind of a wow moment for me. I never thought I'd feel this good about working out until maybe ten pounds away from goal.

Last night, we had a bunch of friends over for drinks and karaoke (yes I have my OWN karaoke machine with several hundred songs!). We set out munchie snacks and some individually wrapped chocolate. I didn't have ANY of it!!!

And they said there are no more miracles in today's world! LOL

Found the cutest halloween shirt today at a local department store but they only had a size small. DD was trying on homecoming dresses and encouraged me to try it on, even though SHE was sure it would fit me fine...she was right! I bought the small!!! As I was standing there shaking my head incredulously, she dropped the bomb on me that during last night's HS football game (where I was working the conscession stand) three of her male friends came up to her to tell her how hot her MOM is! Holy cow!

Kelly, you're a hot mom! That's a great NSV!

I had the wonderful experience of someone not recognizing me the other day. A former student of my husband's came to visit us at practice Friday, and she didn't recognize me because she hadn't seen me in over a year and a half. She just kept saying "Wow. Wow." She kept looking at me and saying "wow" over and over. I loved it! My husband said, "Oh yeah, I told you about how she's been running but I didn't tell you she looked different." I guess she didn't expect this big a change.

Earlier this morning I had one of those experiences where you don't recognize yourself. I caught a reflection of myself from the side and my waist actually looked really small. I had to take a second look to be sure it was me!

I have two NSV's! I'm so excited because I never feel like I'm having an NSV.

1) I bought new gym pants today. An XL...and they fit so nice! My thighs aren't clapping because the crotch is sagging and I'm not stepping on the extra fabric anymore. I know gym pants are stretchy but I'm still excited!

2) We're sponsoring a new couple to the island. Instead of my usual behavior of allowing them to be my excuse to splurge, I've stayed on plan. While they had ribeyes, I had top round (leaner cut). While they had mac 'n cheese and rice, I have broccoli. And I wasn't grouchy about it at all.

I'm finally starting to feel like this a new life, not a diet. I'm so happy.

Before my wedding I gained back a few pounds. I bought some shorts to wear on our short trip after our wedding. I ended up feeling like those shorts were uncomfortable and tight sitting in the car.

It has been a month since then. I have been consistently eating right, and my weight is almost down to where it was before I added the wedding stress weight. Those shorts that were too tight and uncomfortable? I wore them all yesterday and never thought about them at all. They fit perfectly.

I will NOT let my first year of marriage be an excuse to gain weight! I'm gonna lose!

For the first time since 1997, I exercised 2 days in a row. I did the WATP 3 mile express with a resistance band and I feel absolutely incredible.

2 birthday parties this weekend = staying right on plan!!! Whooo hooo....

Went to a party for a friend last night. Was avoiding all the junk food when a friend of mine (super skinny) came up and said, "I'm totally needing real protein." I said, "Me too!" So, we jumped in my car and ran up to the market. I ended up eating 2 light Baby Bel cheese (50 cal each) and a banana (105 cal). Was totally satisfied for the rest of the night, avoided the snack table, shared 1/2 piece of cake with my friend. Then after the party the girls were all talking about going up to Chili's. We all went and all I had for the 2 hours we were there was water!!! I'm so glad I can now actually be social without gorging myself!!!!

Also, at the party a guy I haven't seen in over a year came up and said it took him about 5 minutes to figure out who in the heck I was!!! Love that!!!

Hi all! You've all had some terrific NSV's today!!!

I had one today. I went to brunch with a friend I haven't seen since I was at my highest weight. She just kept saying wow! and you look fantastic! and what on earth are you doing?! It was a ton of fun. Oh, and I ate on plan.

We were at friends house that I haven't seen since New Years. They couldn't believe how much weight I had lost. When we left and were given eachother hugs the husband said, "I can reach my arms all the way around you now." What a great feeling not to feel obese anymore. Also my sister in law said I need to stop losing weight before I get too skinny. I told her I was still considered overweight for my height and had 9 lbs to go before I'd be a normal weight. Also almost 40 lbs if my doctor had his way. Everyone thought that was crazy.My daughter wanted the faces.

I went into Express at the mall today... I thought I was nuts to even consider trying on their jeans. I did it though, and no sh*t, I didn't even wear the biggest ones in the store like I had imagined I would (if I was lucky). I fit into a frigging size 8! I didn't buy them because they were $70 but still!

I have two NSV today.....
1) I started working with a personal trainer...overcoming MAJOR fear and trepidation.

2) during the assessment, we looked at my records from when I joined the gym in late March and I've lost 11 cm (over 4 inches) off my waist. The scale is incredibly slow moving, but it was rewarding to see the change in inches/cm.

Oh my gosh. I just have to say that I've been just sort of floating along these last couple weeks....on plan in actions but not necessarily on plan in my own head. Reading this thread gives me the inspiration I need every dang time.....thanks all....congratulations, and keep posting those great NSV's! They help so many people!