Hello, world. I thought I'd take the time to formally list out my non scale victory goal list. Having been around the weight loss block and back again oh say.. 10 times over (enough already!).. I recognize the importance of setting scale and non scale victories for myself.

As a young lay-daaay (oh, haaaai!) who has been overweight all my life but with a trendy, fashion-loving sense of style, I have a long one. Sure, I have my weight and health goals. Of course. I've had them for years. But now's the time to list out every detail - big and small - that I have wanted to get to my entire life but due to my weight, have yet to achieve... and keep.

Mr. List - I vow to come back to you throughout my weight loss journey for motivation, reminders, celebrations and reality checks.. for those plateaus and frustrating times to keep me going. I'm starting with 18 because I'm a superstitious freak and that's my lucky number. Ready, set...

1. Fitting into designer skinny jeans. Not James Jeans from Salon Z at Saks (though I do love you, boo), but honest to goodness designer denim: Sevens, J Brand, Joe's.
   
2. Tankini... or, dare I say it.. bikini?
   
3. Sitting in a chair without something in my lap - a sweater, HUGE BAG, or hiding behind a table to hide the rolls of my stomach. Who am I fooling?
   
4. The end of thigh chafing. TMI, but Chicago summers? Come ON.
   
5. More easily tying or strapping on m'shoes sans tummy to make things difficult.
   
6. The end of plus sized clothing options.
   
7. Confidence to show my arms.
   
8. Rock a Rent the Runway dress (standard sizing) for the next wedding I attend!
   
9. Courage and energy for spinning classes at Fly Wheel or Soul Cycle
   
10. Easily do ten perfect push ups - the bain of my existence in all my current workout vids!
    
11. Zipping into my favorite top from my studying abroad (thinnest days)
    
12. Fitting into any clothing item smaller than an XL or single digits
    
13. Shop in the same stores/sections as my girlfriends and be able to buy more than just accessories!
    
14. Take photos without hiding behind people.
    
15. Actually needing a belt. (Not just for a fashion statement)
    
16. Able to be carried...
    
17. On top. Nuff said.
    
18. Cross my legs... easily, with a sky high pair of platforms, natch.
    

More to come! Anybody else? What are your NSV goals, hopes or achievements? Mine may seem random or superficial, but so many times in my life I've wanted to be able to more easily do these things but my weight has prevented me from enjoying them.