Any Non Scale Victories?

[pinktulips 1]

I'm doing my best to not focus on my weight so today I have been thinking about the non scale victories that I have achieved over the past month (just banded in March 2011).

1. I NO longer drink Diet Dr. Pepper (all day long habit) & or coffee. I've replaced them both with water!

2. I NO longer have to take medicine for acne & my complexion, after 2 yrs of oral acne medication, has never been better! (thank you water!)

3. My clothes are loose.

4. I'm not craving sweets.

5. I have not had a headache in 21 days. I was having them at least every other day - caffeine? poor food choices? I don't know! I don't care, they're gone!!

That's what I've got after 35 days when I started my 2 week pre -op Optifast & 21 days of band living. For me, all of this is huge.

I'd love to hear all of your NSV's....(from anytime, not just from March/April 2011!)

[Juliat 6]

I'm doing my best to not focus on my weight so today I have been thinking about the non scale victories that I have achieved over the past month (just banded in March 2011).

1. I NO longer drink Diet Dr. Pepper (all day long habit) & or coffee. I've replaced them both with water!

2. I NO longer have to take medicine for acne & my complexion, after 2 yrs of oral acne medication, has never been better! (thank you water!)

3. My clothes are loose.

4. I'm not craving sweets.

5. I have not had a headache in 21 days. I was having them at least every other day - caffeine? poor food choices? I don't know! I don't care, they're gone!!

That's what I've got after 35 days when I started my 2 week pre -op Optifast & 21 days of band living. For me, all of this is huge.

I'd love to hear all of your NSV's....(from anytime, not just from March/April 2011!)

1. I was able to zip up and wear comfortably a couple of jeans I bought that said size 18, but no where near.

2. No acid reflux and can sleep through the night

3. Went shopping in my closet and found some clothes I can now wear that I hadn't in a very long time.

4. Was able to slowly get off my anti-depressants (huge for me!)

Julia

[pinktulips 1]

That's awesome Julia! Thanks for sharing!

[bayareanan 24]

I interviewed for a job last July and just started the job in Debussy one of the people I interviewed with said she could see the difference in my face fro

Then until now.

I still have my old work badge and compared the picture with the new one and I was pleasantly surprised by the difference.

[ieducate2 3]

Nice post!

I was banded last month. Here's a few of my non-scale victories...

1. I can pick just about anything in my closet & it fits!

2. I have more energy.

3. I can walk up the stairs at home & work without needing a break and breathing like I'm about to die!

4. That special time with the hubby has been fantastic

[KimK813 2]

1. I can cross my legs.

2. I can put my fingers around my wrist

3. My "new smaller" work uniforms are getting baggy!

CHEERS FOR NSV!!

Good luck everyone!

[newbandlady 3]

I have a funny NSV, or it may be TMI but I'll share it anyway.

When I sit in the toilet, my belly no longer blocks my view into it. LOL

I was also banded in March. I have some of the same as you all:

1. No longer drink diet coke like it's Water. Replaced with Water & ice tea.

2. My clothes that I could barely fasten and that left me with a gigantic muffin top, now are loose and comfy.

3. Bought a couple new workout pants and had to go down to a size "L" instead of the "XL" i've been wearing for as long as I can remember.

4. I have a ton of energy and go on multiple playdates and outings a day with my two small children (1yrs & 3yrs).

5. When I went back to the gym for the first time since surgery, I was able to type my weight into the elliptical program and it began with a "1..".

I'm sure there's more. I'm just a really much happier person in general! Congratulations to all of you on your NSV's as well!!

[stateofzen 46]

I love NSV posts!

1. I fit comfortably in an airplane seat. Belt buckles AND I can tighten it! I can keep my arms comfortably at my sides without intruding into other people's space. I can put the tray table down and it comes nowhere close to my belly. This has been such an amazing change for me-- flying is no longer filled with shame.

2. I can sit in seats in public venues without 1) worrying that I will break that rickety chair, or 2) have bruises on my thighs from squeezing in, or 3) rubbing body parts with the person squeezed next to me.

3. I can close a normal-sized towel around me without showing any of my goodies.

4. I can wear cute shoes! I had plantar fasciitis before and could only wear Crocs for about 6 months before surgery-- even then, just walking around in my house gave me pretty bad foot pain. That went away very early in the weight loss process and now I can wear heels again.

5. I no longer avoid my reflection. I'm not vain or anything, but when I pass a mirror, I'll actually look.

6. I am able to exercise, though I should do it more. Yoga and Zumba are currently my faves.

7. I am down from a tight 3x in tops to a size L, and from a 22 in pants to a 12 (and I have two pairs of 10's that fit now too).

8. I can wear my wedding ring again. In fact, it's getting too loose.

9. My driver's license has me 70lbs HIGHER than my actual weight. I have to renew it this summer anyway, so I've just been putting it off. In fact, I'm a little worried about my passport-- I just got it last year and I don't want to pay for another one just because I look SO different. Anyone have any experience with this? I know I'll need it 2x in the next year to travel to the Dominican Republic, and then Asia.

I could go on, but I have to get ready for work!

[Noturningback15 45]

I was able to get the bar down to ride a roller coaster for the first time since high school! The last time I had to get off in shame because it would not snap...

[pinktulips 1]

These are great NSV's ... continued success to everyone!!

[bodyfixer 15]

Blood pressure normal for the past 3 months - no medication required now after 4 years of taking it

Peripheral edema of the feet (swollen feet from Water retention) gone

sleep apneoa gone - no CPAP machine needed any more

Breathing problems from emphysema lessened

Clothes fit better - more room in the wardrobe after a fat clothes reduction

Energy levels increased

Sexual drive returned

New nickname from the Grand Kids - Grandpa Frumpy (no longer Grandpa Fatty)

Im now only 2 times my wifes weight instead of almost 3 times (and 2 times her age - hahahahaha)

We can both fit into the bed comfortably

We can both fit on the one motor scooter without one of us falling off the back

and the list goes on .........

[sassybandster 1]

Non-Scale victories

1. I was able to put on my favorite jeans from college, that I haven't been able to wear in 11 years.

2. I am able to run and play with my kids

3. I've been getting compliments on how great I look!

4. Almost excited to buy a new swimsuit this summer!

Definately still have a ways to go but I have to Celebrate the small victories!

[reverie 49]

Wearing size 2s!

Was asked if I had a "heavy" sister who worked in another building (I don't, but I'm used to being the heavy one!)

Doing 30-50 GUY push ups at once.

Seeing tone in my abs.

Having a friend say he could wrap his arms around my twice if he tried. LOL!

[bodyfixer 15]

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Having a friend say he could wrap his arms around my twice if he tried. LOL!

Where exactly is your "twice"?

(PS thanx for changing your font I dont have to look like this anymore to read your posts)

[reverie 49]

Where exactly is your "twice"?

(PS thanx for changing your font I dont have to look like this anymore to read your posts)

Errr..me* Don't nitpick my typo!