NSV (Non Scale Victories)

[Longhorn 1]

As to weighing -- that's a personal choice. I can completely see the wisdom in weighing infrequently or not-at-all if you're easily discouraged.

OTOH, I always say, "If there's GOOD news, I want to know it ASAP!"

I weigh every morning between the first trip to the bathroom and the first trip to the fridge. Sure -- there are plenty of days I'm frustrated. BUT, I can then channel that frustration. It makes the difference between putting on my shoes to go walk right THEN or postponing it and possibly not getting it in at all that day. Likewise, if I've seen PROGRESS :whoo: on the scales that morning, it's easier to make the healthiest possible choices all day long.

Hope that made sense.

You've got some good advice there! But I am one who used to weigh daily, if not twice a day, and this time, I am only weighing myself when I see the doctor each month. I am not "easily discouraged" but I refuse to allow a number on the scale to be the only important measure of my success, especially when that number is not really a good indication of my progress. It's terribly unreliable due to daily, if not hourly, fluctuations in Water retention and whatever else is going on inside of me. And for that reason, I don't want to use it as a motivator either. I want to be motivated whether the scale says I'm gaining, losing, or no change. It's too easy to use that number as an excuse for bad behavior, too.

Yes, I want to see that number go down because, like it or not, that's the "currency" of weight loss. But rather than see all the little ups and downs, I'd rather see a bigger loss once a month. And if there's no loss in a month's time, then I can be pretty sure that it's time to make a change, whether it's exercise or a fill or food choices rather than wondering if I'm on a plateau after three days.

Now, that said, I did weigh myself the other day, about two weeks after I was last weighed at my one-week post-op appointment. And I was pleased that I am losing weight, which I already knew based on how I look and how my clothes are fitting. But I have no idea how my scale compares to the doctor's scale so I won't post it or consider it official until my next doctor's visit on December 14. I lost 70 pounds four years ago and it is such a relief for me to forget about the scale and focus on other indicators this time! When I get to the point that I am not seeing the doctor monthly, then I will start weighing myself at home, probably no more than once a week.

[tifferoni326 0]

I tied my shoe today.. I didnt sit down and do it, or hike it on a chair..or bed straight over and do it...Nope I got down on one knee tied and shoe and stood up...holy moley!I dont remember the last time I could do that!!!!!

Then I got a t-shirt from someone...It was a size mens small, but from another country, I held it up and though ok, maybe I can put it on my 40 lb dog...I tried it on though for grins..and I didnt take it off the rest of the freakin day!!!

[Cerrin 3]

I love this thread it keeps me motivated.

[tifferoni326 0]

So apparently..I have to lose like 5 more pounds before I am considered a healthy weight by my BMI

YES!!! wow..to be considered healthy..not fat...or the dreaded O word that I refuse to use!

[Jenne 0]

Last night I was sitting on the couch with my hubby and absentmindedly playing with my wedding rings...they felt so loose. So then for kicks, I started shaking my hand and the rings fell right off!! Cool! Er, unless I lose them!

[Jeni 85 0]

I can't believe that I'm posting this,since it's so personal, but it's a big deal for me and I feel comfortable on this board...

When dh and I were intimate over the weekend, I was able to get into a position that we haven't been able to make work in about 2 years due to my weight.:biggrin1:

it's so worth giving up diet coke, bread and pizza

Awesome NSV!!!

So i've noticed that working 8 hours n my feet doesn't bother me anymore:heh:

[whosyadaddy 0]

:ranger:

I run into everything with my boobs (sorry guys). My stomach is not out there to be my bouncer/buffer any more. I hit people with them, walls and everything else that gets near. It's a little embarrassing

Also, I LOVE crossing my legs now. I do it ALL the time!!!

This doesnt sound like such a bad thing:)

[METALBAND 0]

Today I looked in the mirror and had to look again because there in the mirror was the first sign of.......collar bones!!!!! Not totally visible but a slight hint!!!

[tifferoni326 0]

Today I looked in the mirror and had to look again because there in the mirror was the first sign of.......collar bones!!!!! Not totally visible but a slight hint!!!

Yess..Its amazing bc we I never had them, I didnt miss them..but I see mine and Im like woah!

My Bracelet fell off today, and I looked at my wrist..you can see my wrist bones!!

Then I was laying in bed last night and was getting mad and threw my arms down to my side..OOOW..freaking hit my own hip bone....YEP I found it..I have a bone on my hip that sticks out..when Im laying down and my fat is compressed but its there and its not soft..actually really bone-y

[METALBAND 0]

Yes, I too can feel my hip bones...they still have some padding on them but they are under there. I found it yesterday when I was standing with my leather binder sort of resting on my hip. I was in a customers office. They were talking to me and I was not listening at all, I just wanted to say "feel this..its a hip bone"!!!

That wouldn't have been good!

Yess..Its amazing bc we I never had them, I didnt miss them..but I see mine and Im like woah!

My Bracelet fell off today, and I looked at my wrist..you can see my wrist bones!!

Then I was laying in bed last night and was getting mad and threw my arms down to my side..OOOW..freaking hit my own hip bone....YEP I found it..I have a bone on my hip that sticks out..when Im laying down and my fat is compressed but its there and its not soft..actually really bone-y

[shellqueen 0]

Having to use the seonc or third hooks for fastening your bra.

[whosyadaddy 0]

Yes, I too can feel my hip bones...they still have some padding on them but they are under there. I found it yesterday when I was standing with my leather binder sort of resting on my hip. I was in a customers office. They were talking to me and I was not listening at all, I just wanted to say "feel this..its a hip bone"!!!

That wouldn't have been good!

That was hilarious! Thanks,

[METALBAND 0]

My pleasure!

[NanaRenan 0]

Here's a good NSV -- for ME anyhow!

I'm not exercising today.

BUT -- it's because I'm TOO BUSY and not because I DON'T WANT TO!!!

I'm actually MISSING the gym on days I can't go!

How wild is THAT!

[Jeni 85 0]

Here's a good NSV -- for ME anyhow!

I'm not exercising today.

BUT -- it's because I'm TOO BUSY and not because I DON'T WANT TO!!!

I'm actually MISSING the gym on days I can't go!

How wild is THAT!

:faint: Completely opposite to most of us pre-band... Congrats!!!