parisshel 1,892 Posted October 17, 2013 The massage table feels a whole lot wider now! Also....big news flash...last night I took a bath. I gave up on getting into the tub in 2007, when it just became too much of a risk that once in, I would not be able to get back out. Six years of showering, people! And last night, I just looked at the tub and said "I think it is time." So I filled that bath up and just soaked and smiled. My girls walked in (we have no privacy in the house, dammit!) and said "Mom! I've never seen you in the bath!" (They could not possibly know why I never took baths; probably thought it was a time thing.) I'm all get out ladies....this is MY time! 15 naenaern777, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!, jamilyne 102668 and 12 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted October 17, 2013 The massage table feels a whole lot wider now! Also....big news flash...last night I took a bath. I gave up on getting into the tub in 2007, when it just became too much of a risk that once in, I would not be able to get back out. Six years of showering, people! And last night, I just looked at the tub and said "I think it is time." So I filled that bath up and just soaked and smiled. My girls walked in (we have no privacy in the house, dammit!) and said "Mom! I've never seen you in the bath!" (They could not possibly know why I never took baths; probably thought it was a time thing.) I'm all get out ladies....this is MY time! 5 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!, Debbie3sons, parisshel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy11777 78 Posted October 17, 2013 OMG the list could go on and on for most of us I am sure: - Right now wearing a XL shirt with horizontal stripes and feeling good - Seeing my collar bones, which made me feel good cutting all my hair off short. - Down three sizes in jeans - Crossing my legs - Running in softball and not always getting out cause I am so slow - Not getting out of breath doing the stairs - Buying clothes from regular stores, not plus size - Not afraid to leave food on a plate - Fitting in between equipment at work and being able to tie my isolation gown in the front (almost): I am a nurse The list goes on and on.... I Love my band and although we have rough days I wouldn't change a thing! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, and remember even the small things mean so much to us.... and not always the number on the scale! 13 greatlyblessmom, Bandista, jamilyne 102668 and 10 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shazam 517 Posted October 17, 2013 Just realized this one today!!! I haven't laid down to zip my jeans, in forever. Even after washing them. After I do laundry, I keep expecting them not to fit, and it continues to amaze me, the do!!! Yay 12 Jim1967, MandyrHart!, ldlady and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim1967 3,569 Posted October 17, 2013 Wow these are all great!! Keep them coming... OMG the list could go on and on for most of us I am sure: - Right now wearing a XL shirt with horizontal stripes and feeling good - Seeing my collar bones, which made me feel good cutting all my hair off short. - Down three sizes in jeans - Crossing my legs - Running in softball and not always getting out cause I am so slow - Not getting out of breath doing the stairs - Buying clothes from regular stores, not plus size - Not afraid to leave food on a plate - Fitting in between equipment at work and being able to tie my isolation gown in the front (almost): I am a nurse The list goes on and on.... I Love my band and although we have rough days I wouldn't change a thing! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, and remember even the small things mean so much to us.... and not always the number on the scale! Crazy you mention seeing your collarbone. That's a good one. I have found myself poking and prodding my bony self as of late. It has been a long time since I have felt my own rib cage and my shoulders are quite bony. My Wife is not thrilled with the boniness as it affects her cuddling. LOL 10 Janiece, Bandista, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted October 17, 2013 Wow these are all great!! Keep them coming... Crazy you mention seeing your collarbone. That's a good one. I have found myself poking and prodding my bony self as of late. It has been a long time since I have felt my own rib cage and my shoulders are quite bony. My Wife is not thrilled with the boniness as it affects her cuddling. LOL The collarbone thing is a biggy! So are the ribs!! I am actually in love with my collar bone, in fact my daughter has even commented that I should wear shirts that show off my shoulder and collar bone more often because it looks really good. The rib thing is kinda funny. Between your ribs, in the center of your rib cage, there is a connective area called the xiphoid process. I actually went to my doctor in a panic because I had this "big weird bump" on my chest in the middle of my rib cage. He actually laughed at me and goes "ummm, that's you, not a tumor. I'm guessing you've just never been small enough to feel or see it before" So...yeah..I freaked out over my own rib cage 19 Jim1967, PrettyThick1, kll724 and 16 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisacaron 5,075 Posted October 17, 2013 There are so many to list, and so many that have been listed that I can relate to. For me today, my NSV is being genuinely happy to read all these posts and be able to relate to them and all of you! 9 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!, readysetg070113, Debbie3sons and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathytej 134 Posted October 18, 2013 A little ones but important to me: 1) I am able to go downstairs step by step alternating my legs and feet, no one step at a time like I use to do because my knee was starting to hurt. 2) The malicious/naughty look of my husband while telling me "wow, you are loosing weight for real". I'm so happy ! 12 Shazam, jamilyne 102668, Jim1967 and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie norton 2,850 Posted October 18, 2013 Just realized this one today!!! I haven't laid down to zip my jeans' date=' in forever. Even after washing them. After I do laundry, I keep expecting them not to fit, and it continues to amaze me, the do!!! Yay[/quote'] Love those nsv. Me too! It's great to wear jeans out of the dryer. And I laughed cause its been a long while since i had to lie down to zip 5 Shazam, greatlyblessmom, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shazam 517 Posted October 18, 2013 Another NSV is doing all my running around and finishing, not like before I had to quit because I was tired. Today, after work I came home cut the grass, made dinner, dishes, and even made homemade Gluten Free Brownies for my son who has Celiac...!!!! And now I'm going to playing his favorite card game!!! Yeah, this would have taken me a week ack in the day!! 7 jamilyne 102668, kll724, ldlady and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shazam 517 Posted October 18, 2013 As a another day passes, and another pound lost, I feel happier, confident, and stronger. Being able to look at individuals who I used to fear, now I don't waste my time over them. I used to be upset, now I feel so much better. As if a fog has been lifted. Who knows, maybe that has to do with eating healthier. They do say bad foods are addicting. But all I know, I feel good. And I want to continue feeling this way. 8 Jim1967, Debbie3sons, jamilyne 102668 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotButterFly 981 Posted October 18, 2013 WoW! So many sweet victories. Life is BAND with the GRAND 6 Debbie3sons, readysetg070113, kll724 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionstylist 458 Posted October 19, 2013 Oh wow! Cleaning up and not having to sit down a million times My man wrapping his arms all the way around me Goin up a flight of stairs and not being winded Sliding on a pair of jeans and tracking they are too big in the waist Getting compliments from coworkers Having fun shopping again Crossing my legs Feeling comfortable at business mtgs Revamping my entire style 6 greatlyblessmom, ldlady, Debbie3sons and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionstylist 458 Posted October 19, 2013 OMG the list could go on and on for most of us I am sure: - Right now wearing a XL shirt with horizontal stripes and feeling good - Seeing my collar bones' date=' which made me feel good cutting all my hair off short. - Down three sizes in jeans - Crossing my legs - Running in softball and not always getting out cause I am so slow - Not getting out of breath doing the stairs - Buying clothes from regular stores, not plus size - Not afraid to leave food on a plate - Fitting in between equipment at work and being able to tie my isolation gown in the front (almost): I am a nurse The list goes on and on.... I Love my band and although we have rough days I wouldn't change a thing! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, and remember even the small things mean so much to us.... and not always the number on the scale![/quote'] I love the collar bone showing ! Lol.. Mee too 4 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!, kll724, greatlyblessmom and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionstylist 458 Posted October 19, 2013 Just realized this one today!!! I haven't laid down to zip my jeans' date=' in forever. Even after washing them. After I do laundry, I keep expecting them not to fit, and it continues to amaze me, the do!!! Yay[/quote'] I thought I was the only one ! 3 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!, Shazam and readysetg070113 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites