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read some of my NSV.........then think about your own NSV

and now ask yourself just how are you doing??? (yeah i thought you'd see it now)..

some NSV's for me that i love and no longer take for granted:
having a seat belt fit properly
painting my toe nails
putting my socks on (hub use to have to do this for me).....although he still ties my shoes :)
being able to reach down into washer w/o my stomach getting in the way
fitting into a bathtub and Water can go around me
sitting in a chair or even laying in bed without fear of it (breaking)
walking to and from a store parking lot
fitting into a reg bathroom stall without using the handicap or turning sideways
a woman's time of month...easier access (no other words needed)
smaller clothes and able to buy in stores in person and not online
clothes are no longer loud/circus colors
(why do clothes markers make obese/fat woman clothes so loud?)
wearing button up jeans
wearing a skirt that zips (and not having to wear elastic)
weighing less than my ole man (what a feeling that is)
knowing i can get up and go somewhere as my legs/knees will work
lower back pain nearly GONE completely
fitting in a movie theater seat with room to spare
crossing legs (WOWsie moment there)
the list goes on and on.........what are some of yours??

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My whole life is a NSV. From the most mundane things like lifting my legs to shave them in the shower to the most vital such as moving and without pain and without looking at the rest of my life being in a wheelchair. If I tried to list them all out, this post would go on forever.

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I love love love NSV posts!

Some that come to mind:

Crossing my legs in a bar like the hottie I am.

Wearing blouses with buttons. They don't gap anymore!

Jeggings.

Enjoying exercise.

Not sweating profusely with every exertion.

Taking stairs with ease.

No back pain.

No foot pain.

Wore heels for the first time in ages.

Leaving food on my plate on a regular basis.

Choosing food as fuel instead of entertainment on a regular basis.

Caring about my hair and nails and skin and general girliness.

Saying yes to social invitations more and more.

Waking up early even on my days off ready to fill my day with activity.

So much room between me and the steering wheel.

Not worrying about weighing too much for furniture to hold me.

Sliding into a giant restaurant booth with a bunch of people.

Feeling more energetic and youthful at age 54 than I did at 34.

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I doubt I can out do you girls with your NSV's but I will list a few of mine.. At age 68 1/2 I feel like a kid again. My diabetes is gone, My high blood pressure is gone and my cholesterol is normal. I am happy to park way out in the lot at the store so I can walk. I ride my horse again and can clean my own house without collapsing In a chair. Lord knows it's great to be able to wear normal size clothes and not dread special occasions anymore because of looking like a stuffed sausage. I am looking forward to going to Alaska in August and know that without my band I would not physically be able to enjoy the trip. I promised myself I would ride horses in Alaska . *It's on my bucket list. I hope to continue being healthy and happy as long as possible. I can do all the other things you guys listed like shaving my legs, bathing etc. So happy to see all of these positive Bandsters here , get tired of the negative stuff.

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NSV's ??? Where do I start ? From the minute I wake up is the start of a NSV because no more sleep apnea ! Getting showered and nicely dressed is a pleasure , not a challenge because of my weight. Clothes look and fit waayyy better. All day, no more digestive issues, everything works normally. I enjoy talking to people because they are happy to talk to me, I think the self confidence comes through. I love my exercise classes ( swimming and Pilates ) because I can see and feel my body getting stronger and more toned. My pants are getting loose. Again. I can do everyday normal things wihout even thinking about it. Yep, EVERYDAY is a NSV for me !!!!

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No more diabetes medicine
No more sleep apnea
No more pain in my back or knees
I actually enjoy walking
I can keep up with the grand children

not having to wear a seat belt extender in the plane

Not having to worry about going up multiple flights of stairs

getting off the couch on the first try

putting on socks without having to sit down

not having to walk down side ways down the aisle of an airplane.

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There is so much that I can't even remember but this last one of mine is Fantastic fitting in a size 17 JR'S or a size 12_14 pants in Women's .

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My husband picking me up ALL the time and throwing me over his shoulders!

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