NSVs

OK, I used to be a regular Weigh****cher. We always talked about NSVs...Non Scale Victories. It's a great way to measure progress without the evil scale My NSVs... My snoring is getting better (big NSV for Chris) My knees don't hurt as much and I can do stairs much better I can sit more comfortably in the armed chair of my patio set I've dropped nearly 2 sizes already (was in 22 and today I'm wearing 18W pants) The rolls on my back are shrinking. What about you? What NSVs have you had lately? Rachelle

lols, i GUESS this is a nsv. not really sure what to consider this really but yesterday i had to work the bridal convention at the shoals marriott hotel & spa convention center (i work for the local newspaper and we were one of the sponsors.) so since it's a bridal show i had to dress in "sunday best" and i wore this really pretty sundress type outfit (the top was a halter ~ tied around the neck) that i'd bought at cato's a while back and never worn. since it's the end of summer i figured i'd better at least wear it once ~ no WAY it'll fit me NEXT summer! anywho, i walked in to my post and this girl that i work with who's ALWAYS talking sh*t about me looked up at me with huge eyes and her eyebrows raised and said "you look GOOD!", like it was a big shock to see me NOT looking like a troll :~( THEN, towards the end of the show this guy came up to me and introduced himself as being "jesse" which is this b*tch's brother. he's seen me a million times at the paper (pre-op) and never once given me a second glance. then right before we got off work he came up to me with a rose that he'd stolen out of one of the flower arrangements, lols!! it was too cute and i just couldn't bring myself to tell him that i'm gay and in a relationship. i figured i'd just be gracious and accept the flower (i HATE flowers!!!!) and if he tried anything else later on i'd just set him straight.

Of course it's an NSV! Take'em any which way you can get'em! Rachelle

NSV for me today... I got into a pair of jeans that I am been unable to SQUEEZE into since May...AND IT WAS A SQUEEZE at that time...they fit today with some room to spare....I am down 2 notches on my belt........

That is definitely cause to celebrate, Sean. Hopefully that will happen more and more as we go shopping through our closets. Rachelle

Since you posted yours to both here and NY, I'll post my reply in both places too. I'll take all the kudos I can get. I flew in an airplane and was able to buckle the seatbelt without an extension. I was able to pull the driver's seat in my car forward so I'm not stretching to reach the wheel anymore. I bought a pair of jeans at Target for $15. I'm wearing those jeans right now, and they are a size **46**!! (When I had surgery, I was wearing 60's; at my largest, I had to have custom-made 63's.) I have NO hip or lower back pain. I still have occasional knee pain, especially when its humid.

Hey..go for all the kudos you want. You deserve it! I'm so proud of you and what you have accomplished so far. Rachelle

HOORAY for you Rachelle!!! Can't wait to join you on that losers bench!! My surgery is exactly one month from today!!!

Hey honey, your date will be here before you know it. I'm saving you a seat over here on the losers bench. I can't wait to hear about all of your NSVs. I think I'll post this about once a month or so. I love to rejoice in everyone's success! Rachelle