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I can't wait to experience all the things you guys have. So far my NSVs are: -I have a collar bone! -Clothes that were tight are fitting now. -I have to wear belts more often with my pants. -My boyfriend says that I feel smaller when he hugs me. -Sex is easier. -I don't have much trouble anymore putting on my socks and shoes... but I don't know if that has as much to do with my weight as it does my bad back getting better from physical therapy. o.o -I can do the beginning step class at the gym. Never in a million years did I think I could have done that! I think there may be a few more, but I can't think of them at the moment. This is an awesome topic! All this stuff I forget about that is just as important if not more than just weighing less.
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Final thought b4 i head to bed early tonite...(im trying to fight off a cold or sinus...not sure) I'll be very pissed :scared2: if i get sick now b4 my race Sat... Vitamin C, echineacea/goldenseal here i come... maybe some coldeze too (zinc) anyway heres a NSV for today. 4 separate ppl have told me just today, that i look fabulous! im psyched. it felt great, but to be honest, im more excited about the race Sat than the compliments. UH OH, who said that??? not :crazy: me, nope couldnt be. LOL wish me luck in staying healthy for another week, Carol
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NSV= Non-scale victory. Like fitting into a smaller size or being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded.
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I hate to sound stupid, but what is NSV? I have been trying to figure it out but I am slow. I just don't want to lose out on anything. Thanks, Silly "Lone Star Loser"
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How long have you maintained goal?
Oregondaisy replied to Babe's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I maintained from April until August when I put 10 lbs back on. I was in Arizona in August selling all of my dad's things and getting his house ready to be put on the market. Ice cream (Cold Stone to be exact,) just sounded so good when it was over 100 outside and I was under so much stress. Since then, I am up and down 10 lbs but I can't seem to keep that 10 off and stay there. I had it off right before Christmas, but now I am working on taking it back off again. I should add though, that I have zero restriction and my dr will not let me have a fill because of some band issues I was having when he made me take out 1/3 of my fill. I exercise 6 days a week though, and had a great NSV yesterday when some guy asked me how I got my legs so toned. -
**Anne... Happy Birthday!!** Hello everyone... its so great to review and catch up on everyone. Aren't those NSV's just THE BEST!! I have been having several lately and they are a true boost to my encouragement level. My 2nd fill was last week and it has made a huge difference. This is a great boost as well. Best of Luck and Continued Success to All!
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I agree Carol. It is amazing shopping at a normal store, off the shelf!!! And it's a lot less $$$. For me, the NSV's are my main source of motivation... way more than the scale. Right now the scale is my main source of frustration. I've only lost about 4 lbs in the last 2 months, but have dropped several inches and 1-1/2 sizes. So I know I'm losing fat and gaining muscle... which is great... but I really also want the scale to drop. Does anyone know what fat % is considered normal for a woman?? I know I'm still too high, but would like to know where I need to stop.
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How are the banded Notorious Novembers???
elysenoland replied to mljalways's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're gaining muscle and losing fat! Muscle weighs more than fat. Have you taken your measurements? It's a great NSV. -
Wow Kathy, WTG with those NSVs! I love NSVs almost as much as when the scale moves down. They got me through when i had my slip/plateau. And its so much fun shopping in regular sized stores. Even if Im in XL in some things and L in others. I'm really looking forward to this race. Ok and "Daddy" - you were right again...they really are great girls and theyre really making me feel welcome, too. It's nice to be among such motivated ppl. (You included Whosya...) Thanks for convincing me that I woudnt feel out of place. I cant wait till Sat!!!. Talk to y'all soon! Carol
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KarenK, that is awesome!!:thumbup: NSV's are sometimes better than when the scales says you lost, but you do see any outward change!! I recently fit into an XXL shirt I bought at Costco...in fact, it was loose and comfortable. That's the first time I've been able to buy a clothing item not from a B&T store!! Keep it up!!:cheers2:
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Whosya... Count me in!!! Renewed... I'm glad you're seeing the Doc and I really hope Dylan heals up quick. Carol... Welcome! Thanks for sharing yourself with us and good luck on your 5k! Whosya is definately our cheerleader and inspiration. He's also the guy we like to gang up on and tease about beating... knowing it would be such a huge task to do so! Georgia... I didn't run today!!!! I have my girlfriend and one of her sons visiting, so took the day off. I had a huge NSV today... seems to be happening a lot lately! My girlfriend wanted to go swimming, and my bathing suit is way too big, so we went to Winners (our version of TJ Max). I found a great bathing suit in size 14!! But while we were there I tried on a pair of jeans and great looking top... size 16, and they fit beautifully. That made me feel pretty good... But there's more... I ran into the President of my past company... the one I left for the "great" job that I eventually was let go from. When I was at that job, I was about 50 lbs heavier, and one of the main reasons I was going nowhere there was the VP didn't like me cause I was big. The President was always very nice to me, and was a great person, so I liked running into him. He was stunned at how I looked. He kept telling me how great and healthy I looked. I told him I was running now, and, well... it was just so cool!!! But there's more!!! After I tried on all the clothes, my girlfriend and I went down the shoe isle and I tried on a pair on high high healed boots that came up almost to my knee and were very slim and tight fitting. THEY FIT and were so amazing! In all my life I have never been able to wear high boots. My calves were always way to big and high heals just hurt. Not now! These are 4" heals and they feel fine, and look unbelievable! Can you tell I'm excited. Well, my girlfriend was in tears... she's struggled all her life like me, and was banded 7 years ago, so she knows what I feel. She was so happy for me, she bought them for me as a gift. My DH was pretty pleased with how everything looks!!! Great day today!
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Non-Scale Victories Thread
agatoprincess replied to EmeraldCoastPhotog's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I noticed today that I have cheekbones. Not just pudgy cheeks that some old relative would want to pinch, but honest to goodness cheekbones again. I have also dropped a pants size. I am still wearing my "big" pants, but today I was able to comfortable wear a pair of jeans that are 1 size smaller. I know I have a long way to go, but... Thanks everyone for sharing your NSV!! How very exciting! Congrats to all of you!! -
Bloody mary's work for me. Taps - diner sounds great. Slim - another great Nsv! Snt - glad your feeling better, I would stick w/soups & smoothies another day or 2… Ljm - sorry your bored. My add would have the nurses in a fit. I am so excited, dh and I have nothing we have to do & no company for a change. Feel like hiding in our media rm & watch movies all day. Cut my hair....probably good time to update avi??
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I hate it when people post just to post.....
BethFromVA replied to TerriDoodle's topic in The Lounge
That is FANTASTIC!!! That IS a great NSV!! Congrats! :scared2: -
SNT- I am so glad that you are feeling better. I know that had to be miserable. We do have to be our on advocates when it comes to our health. PJTP-Another NSV! My doctor's office called to give me the results of my labs. With no metformin since the week I started my pre-op diet, my A1C score was 5.2! She just verified that I no longer classify as pre-diabetic! woohoo!
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Kathy....Darn it! I was hoping you took the day off, lol. Just kidding :thumbup: I didn't run today. I decided to take ya'lls advice and do strength training. My legs felt like butter when I left the gym, lol. I'm predicting I'll be very sore. I plan to run tomorrow if I can lift my legs. :biggrin: Kathy, you always have the best NSV's!
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Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
IndioGirl55 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Livin - Congrats on your NSV :biggrin:- Yes those compliments really do give your ego a boost and make you that more determine to get to goal... Hugs :thumbup: Janet Yea Blklab70 - it won't be much longer now. I will tell you I still remember the day I was approved - I wanted to yell it from the roof tops... -
I hate it when people post just to post.....
BethFromVA replied to TerriDoodle's topic in The Lounge
Heck YEAH that's a great NSV!!! I think that is fantastic news, SnT! I bet it feels good. :biggrin: -
Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
Apples2 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Livin....great NSV! That had to make you feel WONDERFUL! Katie...wish I could take your pain away...both physical and the stress. Hang in there. Maybe this 10 day cleanse will help readjust the tummy? Wouldn't that be nice. Also, maybe a total unfill with liquids? Not a doc but maybe your tummy needs a rest and to heal. Anyway, will be thinking of you and your test date cannot come fast enough. I worry about your situation. Beautiful day again. Cold evenings and mornings but we have some relief coming for the weekend. We are out and about anyway and much better weather than MN. Been really FULL since flying a week ago. I don't get stuck and don't even know what it feels like to PB but having a hard time getting my normal nutrition. This too shall pass. Will talk tomorrow. Life is good! -
Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
livn4jesus replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OK, so here's a cool NSV. I walked into a meeting yesterday at work and I was greeted by someone with, "Well hello, slim". I stopped and looked around and my co-worker was laughing and she said, I'm talking to you. I want to go with you when you buy your bikini this summer slim. OMG, what a high that put me on. I just had to share. Thanks for all of your support and love to me on this site. Now, lets all go and seize the day! -
slim, that is a HUGE nsv! when DH got off his BP meds and no longer needed his CPAP was a great victory for him. sometimes we rely too much on the scale for success....much congrats!
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Tapshoes, thanks so much for your encouragement, you're always so upbeat, and I just want you to know I really appreciate it! :smile: I thought I was going to be really sore after that long jog, but I took a nice hot bath that night, and it really seemed to relax and help. (Small NSV - I usually take showers, so it's been awhile since I've had a nice hot bubble bath. I just have to say how nice it is to have my body AND the bath Water both fit in the tub! :biggrin:) ShinyHappymommy, I'm so jealous you can run outside! :wink: I'm like tapshoes, I gotta wait until April or May. Although I still can't run - I tried it on my treadmill, I get out of breath and don't last long. Maybe one day, I'm working on it. Yesterday I only got 2 miles in on my treadmill . . . just a tiresome day, but I do try and get a little something in everyday. Writing things out here has been like a journal of sorts for me, it keeps me going! Keep up the GREAT work all, and thanks for all your inspiration! :thumbup:
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Dumpster Diving in the Back of the Closet
gone 4 ever commented on voiceomt2002's blog entry in Blog 49252
Wow awesome NSV. I know that made you feel on top of the world! -
Yesterday I did 20 min of cardio (10 bike, 10 elliptical) and all the weight machines. The girl at the gym "pushed" me, so I got a great workout. Tonight, I did 40 min of cardio (10 bike, 20 elliptical, 10 treadmill at an incline). Still eating very healthy and small amounts. I've been seeing a bunch of people I know at the gym, so that's been cool. Mostly work people. I'm going again tomorrow and I want to do Zumba again on Sunday. NSV: I wore a green suit that I haven't been able to wear in a long time and got tons of compliments at work!
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Yesterday I did 20 min of cardio (10 bike, 10 elliptical) and all the weight machines. The girl at the gym "pushed" me, so I got a great workout. Tonight, I did 40 min of cardio (10 bike, 20 elliptical, 10 treadmill at an incline). Still eating very healthy and small amounts. I've been seeing a bunch of people I know at the gym, so that's been cool. Mostly work people. I'm going again tomorrow and I want to do Zumba again on Sunday. NSV: I wore a green suit that I haven't been able to wear in a long time and got tons of compliments at work!
