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My very favorite NSV is when my boobs and stomach were no longer a single entity.

Congrats to everyone on their NSV's (clothing) and it sounds like a positive week for most. :whoo: Gosh Stef, I have never had a speck of an idea why you aren't losing a pound a day with your 600 calorie diet and hours of workouts daily. I know why *I* don't lose anything....I eat too much, eat the wrong things, snack, skip workouts, drink wine, eat too much salt, etc., etc. But even doing those things, I can maintain. I'm stumped and stupefied! Why don't you go on weight watchers and eat regular meals, count your points and see what happens? On another note...... Me thinks I need another fill. :cry I would have liked to avoid it, because of what happened last time and I'm plain tired of making the all day trek to get it, but I have almost no restriction as of this week. Some things are going on in my personal life and I'm self-medicating with food. NOT GOOD. When it rains, it pours. :rain: Anyway, I'm going to see if I can get in on Saturday. Tonight I was able to eat 2 cups of food (beef and noodles) and was still hungry (head hunger I'm sure but I'm also sure I could have eaten a piece or two of fruit to top it off. :hungry: I feel like a kid playing with these smilies! Niters all!

Thanks to everyone on the NSV! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So now I need some advice...I broke my plateau for a mini-second and now I'm right back in it. Discouragement is trying to creep in as of today. I'm taking any and all suggestions as to: 1) Break the plateau, of course! 2) Kill the negative monster trying to creep into my head!

Congrats Stef on the clothing! I had my own NSV with clothing yesterday. I have to go back to Nashville for another round of interviews and all my business clothes are TOO big. (I started at a 5X at Catherine's) I went in to Catherine's and pulled all 4X off the shelf to try on, since I had no idea what size I was. I was happy to find that all of them were too big! I had to go down to a 3X (22/24). When I was trying tops on I had my own pants on and realized how horrible they looked, they were a 5X and I had been wearing them all day. So I ended up buying pants as well as tops and got rid of my old ones when I got home. Today I have on zip up pants for the first time in 4 years and they aren't even tight! I know I am still HUGE, but when I look in the mirror I feel pretty good now. What a difference 73lbs makes! Only 105 more to go :-)! Dang Suzzie I am jealous, I would love to have a personal trainer to get my butt in gear! Happy Wednesday Everyone!

That is an AWESOME NSV, Stef! I'm proud of you.....so well deserved!!!! Way to go!! :clap2::mad:

Looks like there have been a lot of NSV's lately! I am jealous. Not only have I not had a scale victory in two weeks, thats right not one pound, but I also havent had any NSV's. I am ready for things to get moving again this sucks! I go in today to TRY to get another fill. Their flouro machine was down last week so I hope they have it working now.

Well since I'm on a roll, I'd like to share an NSV. I was so excited. Sunday a friend and I went to the outlets. I decided to buy two pairs of Size 12 jeans at Eddie Bauer to look forward to (I'm doing the 14 now). Well, for the heck of it, I tried them on later that night when I got home to see how bad they'd be, how far I could pull them up, etc. I CAN WEAR THEM. Oh ya, the muffin top is there but I was so excited. If I feel the urge to wear them, I can wear a loose top! It's funny though. It's taking longer to go down in top sizes. You would think the weight loss would be distributed. I don't think I look lopsided, but maybe so.

Melissa, Nice work on your Size 16 NSV. It will happen before you know it! And ya, where has everyone been? The volume has been down!! Usually I get lots to read to catch up on, but not so much lately. It must mean everyone's doing so awesome!! Hello everyone! Cindy

Lindaa, congrats on your NSV!!! Don't you just love the band?!?!?! You'll be off that med in no time! Appleblossom, work it!!! You're gonna get that sexy new dress and be a knockout at that convention/conference! SSankof, way to go! That's right. Get back in the saddle. Be proud of yourself for sticking to the exercise. We all understand how during that TOM, no one wants to do anything. Aunt Flo just makes it that way for some of us. Your consistency will continue to pay off! Brandy, I am so proud of you! Look at how great you're doing. And from the sounds of your menu, you're making great choices. Keep it up. Indiogirl, LOL!!! The Food Angel. I love it! We'll help keep you on track, as you do w/us. Hi Auntie Phyl, Dini (where are you), Sunny, Kathybad, Jackie, Frustrated, Caolin, MsPris (we've MISSED you!!!), and everyone else. P.S.- I also have a part-time job (working at the Hampton Inn), so I've been super busy. I really miss ya'll!

auntie phyl- CONGRATS to you!!! You are doing great!! Even hungry and surrounded by temptation you chose the healthy food. That is a wonderful NSV!!!!!! :clap2::clap2:

Hi Kaydoll!!! I was so happy to see your back!!! I think I have 7.5cc in a 10 cc band, my dr does the larger bands. I feel good about my restriction, I can eat a healthy choice or smart ones meal and be STUFFED - in fact I usually can't finish a whole one. Last night was horrible, my sweet daughter made chicken cordon bleu and green bean almondine, yummy but I ate the green beans and I don't think I chewed well enough (when I was in the taste testing) then I took 1/2 a peice of chicken, cut it up nice and small and ate about 3 bites when I got stuck - the omgoodness whats happening to me stuck - needless to say I was puking all evening and miserable. Finally the last time I threw up I got a chunk of almond out, so I think it all fell back to the fact that I didn't chew it well enough. As long as a take my time and chew really good I'm fine and I love my fill. I have to admit I haven't lost anything this past week, TOM is to blame and the fact that I didn't get in 4 miles of walking at all, I was lucky to get in 2/day. BUT huge nsv for me, while digging thro dd closet (the older one) I found some 12's and a 10, I held up the 10 and said .. hmmmm... slid those suckers right on and I'm happy to say I'm wearing a pair of my 21 y/o daughters corderoy pants to work today and they are a flipping size 10!!! oh yeah I'm rocking this fill!!! Maurdan - I hope you're feeling better with this unfill - and wtg with the exercise - you're doing great!!! Bman - have you found anything else out about the ticket? Attorney? I still think it sounds like a screw up somehow. I'm thinking of you, praying for you, all will be well.

It's been awhile and I'm sorry that I've not been on here more, I love reading the motivated posts that people put here on a daily basis.....and right now, I need it. I know my eating is no where near where I once was, but it's been getting harder and harder to stick to it. Even with one fill, I got little to NO restriction and find that meal time can be larger than I want. I don't snack most days, between meals, and I don't eat sweets at all, but when it comes to food....and sometimes not all the good kinds of food, I find I can eat more than when my stomach says, "OK, you are full, you can stop now!!" I hate going down that road again. I want to feel the motivation and excitement once again......my only saving grace is that tomorrow I go for me second fill and pray that the restriction is more noticable this time!! I thank God for this band every day, because knowing my past history, I would have sabotaged this "life change" once again. Now when I fall off the wagon....I at least have the band to rein me in. I admire all of my fellow bandsters and their stories and personal successes and feel your pain when somedays are not as good as others. I enjoy all the NSV's that each of you are experiencing more and more!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I knew with my second fill that my eating would dramatically change, so I ate good all day until dinner and then went to Red Robin for my "usual" and it was good.....but my stomach is saying, "Was it really?" I'm feeling stuffed and uncomfortable. Why don't I know how to say, "No more?"....ughhhhhhhhhhh Anyway, I will quit whining and get back to my Quantitative Methods book......take care!!

Linda - don't know - when i find out i will let you know - it use to be just counted as a veggie (all six muffin) back in the exchange days - You are too kind - I will be needing these pep talks in 6 months - just warning you all - this is how i am all gun ho and then slowly the motivation wanes.... MsPris - is your doctor going to do the surgery for free since she injuried you... I would be real pissed off - has she done anything to make this up to you?? Jackie - Thanks for the fyi on the bugg - so if i burn 2500 c a day and only eat 1000 - thats 1500 thats truely getting burned so that would equate to almost a 3 lbs loss in 6 days. Yes I would like to see biggest lossers #'s too - I would DIE if i had to work out 5-6 hrs a day at the intensety that they seem to - but this is all t.v. too - those guys (producers whomever - cut that stuff up so much to make you go wow) Brandy Congrats on the 4lbs Ok Sunny - NO MORE ICE CREAM !!!! I am glad your infection is clearing up - NO MORE ICE CREAM !!!!! Janet the dreaded food cop is on the prowl.... Will try and call later in the week - This is going to be short i gotta go watch Dancing with the Stars... Linda Congrats on the nsv - i am off 1 bp med but still on the antenoal sp Ruby - I MISS THIS TOO - I think i need to call for another fill I am back to eating 1 -2 cup food - and do you all want to know my wiggle room was this weekend - 2 lite beers & 1/2 of a slice of cheese cake... Bet the scales don't move on thrus day... Lynette - CONGRATs on getting back in the 100's - that is just too friggin fantastic..... Jeannie - Shout out to you - we haven't seen you in a while. Appleblossom- I don't count point - I count calories and Protein only - i just use the WW balance food groups way of eating I also weight & measure my food 90% of the time - veggies i don't worry about...- I am not into this low carb stuff - I gotta have a little carbs - rice - potatoes - Pasta - bread - can do whole grain etc - but gotta have those carbs - I just limit myself - I only did the point system once on line - I think i would get like 29 pts a day for the weight i am right now (215) - Truely - I take a litte from WW - Dr OZ - Bob Green - really anything on weight loss issues and digest it and keep what i want and get rid of the rest - just like everything else "EVERYONE IS AN EXPERT" Ssankofa - My exercise buddy Great on the walking - i know how those periods are - back when i had mine the first 3 days i bled to death.. Glad those days are gone for me. I walked 3.5 miles in 1 hr today... OK gang - this will be quick - I just wanted to ck in real fast - had to pay bills tonight UGH and stopped by for a sec to see how everyone is - since i wasn't here this weekend - Saturday (my wiggle room day :0) not cheated did you all get that - but my wiggle room ) I was at a charity bowling thingie - that included lunch - my 1st game w/no beers 25 score - 2nd game with 1 1/2 beers - 95... did ok at lunch little salad w/dressing - about 7 penne pasta w/red sauce not the white and about 3 oz chicken.. Sunday felt like i was getting a cold (Phyl glad you didn't) so made ck Soup... Well its 8:42 gotta go watch my danceing w/the Stars... Will talk to ya'll later OK Food Police going off duty :speechles- fooled you - i am on your shoulder watching you.... Remember healthy choices !!! xoxox Sweet Dreams

Hello all, I bought new jeans two weeks or so ago at Lane Giant (can't wait to not have to shop there!!!!)...They were a little tight, so I didn't wear them until yesterday..Well...now they are perfect!!!PERFECT!!! Love that! Also, I sold some of my old clothing and made $40...woohoo! Rain

Lindaa - congrats on your NSV. It's so good to know you can probably at some point get off having to take daily doses of medication for the rest of your life. That's the bleak future I was facing as well. Not any more though! Sunshine - hang in there. I went on a couple of weeks hiatus from weight loss too. It's frustrating when you know you're doing everything right and you're not seeing any progress for your efforts. I agree with lindaa, keep track of what you're eating and show it to your doctor. You may need a slight adjustment to your band, or there may be something else going on. Best to check with the experts. I got my second fill on Friday because I wasn't seeing any change in the scales and was able to eat more than I should have been. Friday night was pretty tough for me. I woke up 4 times in the night choking on my own spit. I was worried that I'd gotten too much of a fill. It was the weekend and I probably couldn't have gotten hold of my doctor unless it was an emergency. I didn't feel it was at that stage yet. I decided that I'd go for the day (Saturday) making sure I was at least getting water down so as not to get dehydrated. It was kinda tough in the morning, but as the day progressed it got a little easier. I managed some soup on Sat night as well. Sunday morning I made a protein shake. It took me an hour to get through that, but I made it without PBing. I had soup for lunch. In the afternoon I treated myself to an iced orange mocha at Starbucks. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but ohmystars it was delicious! I had a protein shake again for dinner. Today I start mushies until I feel game enough to venture onto solids. But this morning it feels like I'm too restricted for food, so I'm just having a protein shake again. Maybe I'll try yoghurt and/or some egg salad for lunch. I take my vitamins religiously and my energy levels are good, despite Aunt Flo being due for a visit this week. My hubby and son had a sub sandwich from Quizno's on Sunday and I was envious of them for being able to sink their teeth into it. I wasn't feeling hungry or anything, I just missed stuffing my face with food. :embarassed: That's probably a bad thing. :paranoid The scales are on the downward move again. :whoo:I don't feel hungry. I don't miss being hungry!!! Life is good. I love my band! :biggrin1:

My NSV: I've been taking blood pressure medicine since I was pregnant with my last child 21 years ago. Even when I lost over 100 pounds and was "normal" weight I needed to take it, although my dose has been increased quite a bit over they years. Yesterday, it occured to me that the dizziness I've been experiencing lately may be related to blood pressure issues, so I checked it. It was a very low (for me) 90/60. So today I took only 1/2 the amount I've been taking and have a call in to my doctor. YES!

I had TWO great exercise NSV's this morning. I have been walking & running (couch potato to 5k program) for nearly a month now, using the bike bath near my house. NSV #1: I ran (ha! that is an overstatement of my very slow jog) 22 out of 40 minutes I was working out. All the way from my starting point to the bottom of the big hill (15 minutes) then turned around and walked back up the hill and ran (7 minutes) back to my start. Woo! NSV #2: just as I was ending my run, I was very tired and wanted to try to keep running back to the start but wasn't sure I could. I see the same people on the path every day, including one lady with her huge black poodle. This morning, she smiled at me as I was running my last tenth of a mile, and said "I wish I had your energy!" I was so flabergasted I had to ask her to repeat it to make sure I heard her correctly. Then I laughed! Tomrrow I'll have to make sure I tell her how much it meant to me to hear her say that. :whoo: I'm really starting to love this running thing. Frog.

I had a great NSV last week. I went out to lunch with 5 other people and only one person knew I had this surgery. One of the guys that work directly for me ask me if I was full since I only got clam chowder Soup in a bowl. I told him and the group that yes I was and had a big smile. I doubt he has figured it out yet unless others have told him. Chris

How's this for an NSV? Do it! It will be the best decision you ever made. I actually wore that bikini in public last week up in Byron and it was the BEST feeling.

Finally broke into the 280's.....was stuck between 294 and 296 for over two weeks and them spent a week -- IKYN -- bouncing between 290.4 and 290.8 -- EVERY FLIPPIN' DAY!!! (Save the lectures about weighing every day.....I've heard 'em all already!) Have PBed a few times -- not as bad as I had feared. I need to SLOW DOWN. Need to avoid HOLDING my food. Puts me in too much of a rush. First 2 PBs were eating something hand-held. I'm having to force myself to put it ON the plate and use my utensils. I must be one of those people who is extra constricted in the mornings -- in fact, if I have a short night, I can really expect a PB if I don't take it exceptionally slow at breakfast. I may never drink another protein shake or bowl of soup as long as I live -- I think I don't even like CHOCOLATE any more because it reminds me of shakes! How ghastly is THAT!!?! I went in on the 26th for my first fill, but he was concerned that it might take more than one stick to find my port....so he rescheduled me for the 8th. I REALLY want that fill. I've figured out I have more HEAD hunger than actual hunger. I do great at mealtimes, however, its the evening snacking that I fight -- even with the band. I have about three skirts that I've had to pull out of the closet because wearing them puts me at risk of public humiliation, because they could just fall off without warning. That's a NSV, right??

Good evening, Violets... Looks like we're stuck together for the long haul, right Sista's?? I for one will be here long after I get to goal, whenever that might be. We're here for each other to celebrate all those NSVs plus the SVs and to be there for each other when things just aren't going the way we'd planned. Just don't drop out of sight and stop posting, puleeeeze!!! I'm losing slowly since the cruise, but I'm losing and that's what counts. My fill is working. I have restriction and it's really making me slow down on my eating. DH does not have restriction and we might have to go back and get a fill for him in the next couple of weeks. He's able to eat anything and everything. We've been so busy we haven't been able to exercise everyday like we should. I've done more than he has so it's time to kick his butt and get him in gear. Next week starts our October exercise challenge. I didn't make my Sept. one, but that's in the past and a new month lies ahead. Lunasa, so good to hear from you again!! We're always here for you. TracyK.. great picture.. look at those collarbones!! woooo hoooooo!!! Laura.. love your signature pic too!! Ohhhh I had a bad thing happen today... sigh... I lost my brand new amber ring I bought on the Alaska cruise. It got too loose on my finger and fell off somewhere. It's nice that my fingers are getting thinner, but not nice that things are falling off!!! At least my wwjd bracelet will never fall off!! Everyone have a good night. Patience, trust and WWJD??!!

Michelle I am never giving up my violets! So If you don't reach your goal when I do, YOU ARE STUCK WITH ME. I love sharing with my violets. I feel like you gals know me better than anyone at this point in my life. When something happens, boy issue, NSV, or just being insane like normal, The first place I go is to my violets. So... On that happy note... you can't get rid of me girlfriend. I'll Drive down to kick your butt if I have to. You know I love road trips

Wow Panda, you look great! You have to update your avatar!! & congrats on the coaster ride -- it really is the NSVs that make this journey so fun! "Pregnant w/ice cream's baby!" -- you CRACK ME UP Laura!!! But I still stand by my honesty @ typing what I'm feeling... hey, if I can't be honest HERE, then I'm screwed, cuz' really, no one in REAL life cares all THAT much to sit & listen to it every day... like YOU GUYS DO!! ((hugs)) And while I do completely celebrate my -53... @ the same time... realistically... when someone looks @ me, I'm still a 264 lb woman!! That's the wt a lot of the gals on here STARTED at!! It's not as if I'm going to be hitting ONE-derland any time soon or anything! Sheesh, by the time I get there, I'll probably be the only one left posting to this thread, as everyone else will have hit their ultimate goals and gone on to enjoy full & productive skinny lives... and then there was one... me... posting to myself & the dust bunnies... (hee hee) BUT... SLOW & STEADY!!... that's me!!! & today's a new bright shiny day!! Make it a great one, everyone!!

Morning violets Kat - you are an amazing woman. I am so happy for you on your NSV. I was smiling away thinking that we are going to keep having NSV's, even when we think we are can't have anymore. Have fun seeing your friend. TracyK- whooooo hoooooooooo you are getting closer. My 199 goal is Halloween. I am getting my 2nd fill on the 16th and can't wait. I am starting to get out of control and really need it. I did take my measurements today since I've been an exercise queen again and it moved 1/4" I know not enough to matter but at least it is moving. If I can lose a total of 1" by working out by my fill without loosing anything I will be extremely happy Panda - you look so great and I am sure you had a great time on the roller coaster. I went to six flags and went on some rides and fit about 25lbs ago and that felt great so I'm sure you were very comfortable! Well I am going to drink some coffee and try to wake up - I need to shower and be to work by 11. It is only a mile there but along my new walking route. So.... I am going to walk to work. I would do it more if I didn't have to walk home at midnight.

Terry, I agree with your eating. I DO enjoy it more, part of it is actual taste, the other part is the lack of shame in how much I actually ate!!! I buy better quality food now, because I buy less quantity. I will buy small filets as opposed to the larger sirloin for instance. Or will opt to pay more for fresh veggies in the produce section as opposed to canned goods. In that way the food I eat tastes better. The other side of it is, I no longer feel shame about how much I ate, or how I should have made better choices. I don't end every day vowing to do better the next day. The band has allowed me to relax with food, and enjoy it without the emotions getting in the way. I can't explain it well, but, I know it figures in to how much I enjoy food these days. When I see the little square Ghirardelli chocolates at a checkout counter, I can grab one, and savor it, I know it will be enough to satisy the sweet tooth....and be happy about it, I do not have to buy the family size bag of M & M's, and polish them off in a day! I have found new foods I like, but not tons....mainly because I have not gone looking!!! I am a creature of habit. I go to restaurants and always order the same thing! I have my usuals everywhere we go!!! But I am not complaining, I am ok with that. I am much more experimental at home. My biggest issue with food has been to learn not to cook so much! I cook like we are still a family with 3 kids eating...we are not!!! Well we took the wood to my Dad today and unloaded it for him, he was pretty happy!!!! He is not supposed to lift more than 10-15 pounds, since his carotid artery surgery. My Mom belongs to the Rebbekah Lodge, and is at a 4 day National Conferance...so Dad was home alone. I think he really loved getting the surprise of the good wood, but also for the company. Then we went out to my inlaws and split wood for them, until our son pissed off his Dad, and his wife made me mad as hell, so we just left them to do it alone!!! Damn kids! I got a call today from a friend I have not seen in YEARS!!! We lived near one another when our kids were tiny. We were both going through divorces, and had daughters the same age. We spent tons of time together, and then she moved back down south where her family was from...we have only got together sporadically since. We talk on the phone and email, but she is here--I get to see her tomorrow!! And I am not ashamed to face her! Not that she would think or say anything, she was always overweight as well...but I was ashamed of myself. And tomorrow I won't be....it feels like a HUGE NSV for me! Self pride....hmmmm....what a concept! Tomorrow I am going with Becky to find a hearth pad for their new woodstove-then we are going on a New Construction Home Parade. I have gone for several years, it is a lot of fun. Local builders open up homes they built for tours....lots of good ideas!!! Then going to dinner with my friend. To meet her fiance!! His family is from our area, so I might actually get to see her more often! Well I feel better, but took some cold meds, and they are kicking in, and my eyes are a drooping!!! Will check in with y'all tomorrow when I get a chance!!! The city put in new electric poles behind us, so we were without power for several hours today. Now I have to look forward to the phone company, and the cable company changing their lines over!!!! Whatcha wanna bet the phone company screws up....they ALWAYS do when I am involved!!! Catch y'all tomorrow! Kat