JanetC 2 Posted May 5, 2006 NSV = non-scale victory. For those days when the scale is not moving, you can focus on other things to stay motivated. Mikey & I have been chatting about our NSVs, so I thought I'd start a list. These are the things we've noticed so far (approx 30 pounds lost each): We get up from the couch without help (Mikey used to push me up, then I'd pull him up) We can now "exercise" for 20 minutes at a time (we started at 2 min) Steps at church are easier (we sing on the praise team, so have to walk up steps in front of the congregation **shudder**) We're saving money on food. We're neither at perfect restriction, but we're eating SOOOO much less then we used to! Our wedding rings are fitting better -- our fingers aren't turning blue, heh. Janet: My pants are starting to fall off if I don't use a belt. My eyes almost show now when I smile. :eek: My knuckles feel skinny, lol. My knees don't hurt as badly. And they only swell on Sundays now. I can stand for 2 services & hardly notice. Monday's aren't as painful now. (After Sunday, I used to just stay in bed on Monday. Guaranteed sick day, period.) And the kicker.... I got my arms ALL the way around Mikey!! My fingers touched!!! (This is a function of both he & I losing, heh, so there's not as much "girth" in the way, lol.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cashley 0 Posted May 5, 2006 Congratatulations Janet, That's a good list and very inspiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted May 5, 2006 Awwww, those are awesome NSV's. :clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kim2bhealthy 3 Posted May 5, 2006 Go Janet and Mikey! Great NSVs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted May 5, 2006 Dont ya just love the hugging part? It's such an amazing difference for Dawg and me. And guess what? It gets better. *winks* Great NSVs! All of them lifechanging rewards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula 4 Posted May 5, 2006 LOL... I loved LOVED this list. Definately made me smile. You two are such an awesome team. And many many many more to come! :clap2: :clap2: GOOOOO Janet and Mikey!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted May 5, 2006 Cool! Congrats! Ya'll are both doing great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 0 Posted May 5, 2006 :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatha_g 4 Posted May 5, 2006 Awesome NSV's... :eek: Very proud of you both!! Now.. I want me somebody to hug....:faint: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted May 5, 2006 Cool Beans, Congratulations :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picardy3 0 Posted May 5, 2006 Fantastic list! Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
