NSVs - They Are Finally Happening

This last week I finally began having NSVs! I am pre-surgery, haven't really thought too much about having NSVs in this stage of my journey. But, even having only lost 25.5lbs, so far, I'm having NSVs.

Victories I have noticed:

1. I didn't have to tilt the heavy iron chair (at the kitchen table) forward to get to the window to close the window blind.
2. I can comfortably (and safely) drive the Jeep, even turning corners. The steering wheel is no longer buried into my belly.
3. My favorite everyday and work clothes are hanging on me.
4. I am now hooking my bra in the middle set of eyelets, instead of the one's at the very end.
5. I put on and wore the next smaller size (22) of pants that had been collecting dust in my closet. They fit, and are also somewhat baggy! I could go closet diving for a size 20 pants but I don't want to be disappointed if it doesn't fit, so I will wait.
6. My 3x tops are too big. I put on a 2x, it fits even on my fat and saggy upper arms!
7. I can pull my foot up to my opposite knee to tie my tennis shoes.
8. I no longer get winded from stairs (I go up & down stairs all day long as part of my job).

Go find those size 20 pants and try them on! Stop worrying about being disappointed and give it a try!

Those are great NSVs! Living in a 2-story home I appreciate being able to go up and down the stairs without getting winded.