Who's has experienced a New NSV Lately ?

[54Shirley 105]

I have been training to Climb the Sears (Willis) Tower here in Chicago for a Charity event on 11/6/11. Yesterday I climbed 2,200 stairs in under an hour. I still have a ways to go to goal but feel so strong and empowered! Yeah to all of us for making the decision to take our lifes back.

Wow,,, that's amazing !

It just goes to show.

That once we are Banded, There's NO ! stopping at what we will, or can do.

Keep up the Great Work, and take 1 step for me, because I am unable to do anything

like that with artificial knees.. But,,,, I did walk 2 miles home today after completing part

of my Gym class.. I am glad I am in training, or I would not have made it. But I am, and I did !

So there is another NSV for today.....

[Jess55 97]

I FINALLY went and donated my old clothes! I don't know why, I haven't gotten rid of any since I began my journey. I've had a lot of them in bags for a while, but refused to get rid of them. So today I went and dropped them off at the salvation army. I got rid of 3XL, 2XL, and XL clothes and everywhere from like 24-14 size pants. There is no turning back now! I will refuse to buy any clothes larger than I am now, which is a Large top and size 12 jeans. Of course I would love to be smaller than this, but the way my confidence and feelings are now, if I stay this size I would be thrilled. But I do long for smaller.

Also I was thrilled last week, when I went to Old Navy and fit into all their clothes. I had brought different styles of size 14 jeans into the fitting room with me, only to find that while they fit, there was a big gap in the back and I knew if I bought them once they stretched after I wore them, they would be to big. So I tried on a 12 and it was snug but I knew they would be better to buy. So I bought it. Though I ended up finding a pair of Lee's at Kohls that were still 12s but fit me better, so I need to return the one's from Old Navy. But still, I'm a 12!!

Now if only I can get the scale moving again!

[54Shirley 105]

Big Time Congrats thrown your way !

That was a major step in getting rid of all your old cloths. That's a huge step...

Glad to hear a size 12 too. There's nothing wrong with that...

I know I would be delighted if I hit that size...

You keep up the good work, and you might be suprised...

[bobrocky 8]

I was shaving and I saw my adam's apple. I never knew I had one! I stood there and just started laughing.

[hlong1985 0]

Went and had my ring resized and I went from a 8 1/2 to a 7 1/2. Also I went to American Eagle and I got into a size 12. I can walk into a store now and not be in the largest size with a muffin top!

[54Shirley 105]

I can't wait for that ! Good Going !

[54Shirley 105]

I was shaving and I saw my adam's apple. I never knew I had one! I stood there and just started laughing.

LOL I bet you were happy !

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I had a out patient procedure last week.... and had to put on a hospital gown. The nurse handed it to me... I realized I didnt have the mental anguish of wondering if it was going to fit. Which it did of course.... and even tied in the back. I just stood there grinning. I let my husband in on my thoughts and he just laughed....

Then as we were leaving a few hours later as per hospital protocol I had to be escorted out in a wheelchair.... and it wasnt the big girl wheel chair... it was just a regular one.

Both of those NSV just helped me sail through my minor procedure....

[54Shirley 105]

I was in the Hospital 2 weeks ago, and both of those were also in my area.....

Never thought of it though,,,,,,, until Know ! "YES !"

To the both of us ! ! !:tea:

[kll724 3,055]

Congrats to all the NSV's. The main thing I noticed lately, is not such a NSV as a oh goodness. But I had to be unfilled recently, and gained a few lbs. But, what I noticed is when you are fat, the few lbs don't show quickly on your clothes. When you are in a small top and size 8's, a few lbs make a BIG difference! I noticed it, and so did my daughter. Haha! I now know that I will have to watch my eating in order to stay in the small sizes. It makes a big difference, quickly!!! Karen

[54Shirley 105]

I went in for a unfill today too. I hope not to gain much,,, I want to try to stay under 1200 calories, and I hope that does it with the working out 3 x a week...

Thanks everyone for responding to this Thread.

If you have anything to add,,,, feel free to. It's a fun Thread.

Shirley.

[Poodlelover56 2]

Wow! What a wonderful group of posts to read through! I found myself smiling! I am only banded 3 weeks, but down 22 lbs since my first visit to the surgeon on 8/17. I am now back in clothes I was wearing a year or so ago but had gained 20 lbs last year. So, it feels great to be wearing my size 16 's again, but the next 10 lbs will get me in to a new area and hopefully a new size! I haven't had a fill yet, but I am managing to stay at 1000 cals or less and getting in good Protein. So your posts were SO inspirational. Keep em coming!

[54Shirley 105]

That's a good NSV ! Congrats !

[whitetiger011680 11]

Really really been needing some new work pants and I didn't want to buy any until I lost some more weight but I gave in. I went out this weekend and bought myself 1 new pair of pants and was happy to be in the next size smaller than I was wearing. One more size to go before I can shop in the "normal" size section.

[hlong1985 0]

Seen my fiances friend and I said Hi to him and he looked @ me and said, "do I know you?" I told him who I was and he did not recognize me because of my weight loss.