Non-Scale Victories- please list them - Page 13

Alcestis · 04-06-2012, 04:45 AM

Well, I'm feeling euphoric just reading this thread today! A huge HUZZAH for all the NSVs.

Yesterday I ended up shopping in my closet and found a whole bunch of skirts and dresses that fit or are a tad too big now

Love JUDDD!!!

adillenal · 04-06-2012, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotitnow

Again....I NEVER tire of hearing the latest NSV's.

Adi...You MUST be at or close to goal. At your height, in size 8,that's a slender gal!!!

Phyl

Getting closer Phyl. But I could not wear those dresses at 164 before JUDDD. I did not buy any new clothes until I was 155 and still going down. So the old JUDDD magic works strangely. I would actually be quite happy at 10 more pounds down and then maintain. At my age, too low means more facial wrinkles.

And I didn't even think about the red face thing. I had started looking like I had been exercising really hard in the heat at times. My face would be really red for whatever reason. I have not seen a red face at all lately. Need to have my BP checked so I can see if I am back down to low average as opposed to high average. I always had really low BP until I had my only child at 40 and then it has been higher. I sure have a lot of things to thank that boy for it seems.

But I would not take the world for hm.

Quote from alcestis: Yesterday I ended up shopping in my closet and found a whole bunch of skirts and dresses that fit or are a tad too big now Love JUDDD!!!

It looks like you did what I did and waited too long to check out the old closets. I had not idea I was already down enough to wear my old things. (although some of those things still have tags on them)

Luna Loca · 04-06-2012, 08:35 AM

Yay adi!! Size 8, wow!!! You cute tiny thing, you!!

Babsbabs · 04-06-2012, 08:49 AM

I love reading everyone's success stories here!

It sounds like JUDDD might be helping us in many more ways than weight loss which is fantastic! I am also looking forward to checking out my own closet in a few more weeks!

Kissa · 04-06-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adillenal

When I lost my weight in 2003, I bought an entire new wardrobe and since I dressed up everyday, I have way too many clothes in size 8 filling two closets. I got rid of all of my larger things so I have been wearing the same few things over and over since I refuse to buy new dress clothes in larger sizes. Again.
Today I had to go to a meeting and needed to wear a dress. (In my opinion). I knew I had a couple of size 10's somewhere in my closets so I dug around last night and found one. Tried it on and to me it looked too big. Don't know how since I weigh 10 pounds more than I did when I started buying 8's and 10's. Anyway, found a size 8 in a dress similar in style and Yes, I wore it to work today. Perfect fit. Makes no sense but I now have plenty of clothes to wear so I will be wearing dresses again to work everyday. Bye bye old stuff.

WTG Adi! So thrilled that you will be enjoying all your smart new (old) clothes this summer.

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Originally Posted by gotsomeold

I missed this thread for a few days. Whoa! It sounds to me like we need to start chanting 'New AVI! Come On, Show It Off! New Avi!' at several people.

Beverly, the bp news is beyond wonderful. I am so happy when I read that and other posts like Tina's decreased inflammation! Concrete proof some of us are truly see health improvements - as in - live long and prosper is just so

.

Sophie, the only change I noticed in the 8 - 10 week range was my bright red cheeks and nose began dimming to normal skin color. That is getting better and better, I no longer glow in the dark.

Emotionally, about week four I felt something akin to ketosis euphoria (kind of feeling elevated from the inside) kick in. And it has stuck around most of the time since then.

I know just what you all mean. Me too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcestis

Well, I'm feeling euphoric just reading this thread today! A huge HUZZAH for all the NSVs.

Yesterday I ended up shopping in my closet and found a whole bunch of skirts and dresses that fit or are a tad too big now

Love JUDDD!!!

What can I suggest? Shopping?????

Love, this thread. So many good vibes.

sazzie · 04-06-2012, 11:16 AM

My, this thread is moving along so quickly, I truly can't keep up!

Am so happy to read all the successes and high spirited posts!

gotsomeold · 04-06-2012, 11:42 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Adi!!!

Scotty · 04-07-2012, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adillenal View Post
When I lost my weight in 2003, I bought an entire new wardrobe and since I dressed up everyday, I have way too many clothes in size 8 filling two closets. I got rid of all of my larger things so I have been wearing the same few things over and over since I refuse to buy new dress clothes in larger sizes. Again.
Today I had to go to a meeting and needed to wear a dress. (In my opinion). I knew I had a couple of size 10's somewhere in my closets so I dug around last night and found one. Tried it on and to me it looked too big. Don't know how since I weigh 10 pounds more than I did when I started buying 8's and 10's. Anyway, found a size 8 in a dress similar in style and Yes, I wore it to work today. Perfect fit. Makes no sense but I now have plenty of clothes to wear so I will be wearing dresses again to work everyday. Bye bye old stuff.

Adi I read this with great interest; I am 5'7.5" and 65. As of this morning I am 163.7. Many of my 10s that I bought when I lost all MY weight by 2003 (was 140), similar to you, are still too tight, especially the skirts. At 140, I was in 10s and the occasional 8, but not usually.

It's so interesting to me how different body types and "designers" give you different sizes. I am evenly proportioned (used to be called "long and lean"), small on top. Can't wait to go closet shopping, since I have two closets of really good clothes.

Anyway, my non-scale victory is that ****** says my BMI is now where it should be.

adillenal · 04-07-2012, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty

Adi I read this with great interest; I am 5'7.5" and 65. As of this morning I am 163.7. Many of my 10s that I bought when I lost all MY weight by 2003 (was 140), similar to you, are still too tight, especially the skirts. At 140, I was in 10s and the occasional 8, but not usually.

It's so interesting to me how different body types and "designers" give you different sizes. I am evenly proportioned (used to be called "long and lean"), small on top. Can't wait to go closet shopping, since I have two closets of really good clothes.

Anyway, my non-scale victory is that ****** says my BMI is now where it should be.

The size 8 dresses I am wearing are sleeveless, scoop neck, straight with a slit up the side or back. Not fitted with a little jacket. I have always been smaller on top so I still cannot fit into size 8 pants but I am wearing some size 10 pants but still mostly 12's. You can't tell much about sizes anymore so I have to try everything on. I haven't tried on my straight skirt size 8 and 10 suits yet. I figure the skirts will still be too tight. But I have a good selection of dresses that are not fitted with little jackets in size 8 so I will be wearing dresses much much more now that I can.

sungoddess · 04-07-2012, 07:42 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Such wonderful success. Makes me feel so happy.

buttoni · 04-07-2012, 09:18 AM

I just discovered yesterday I can bend over into my chest freezer and get a ham off the bottom floor without straining and without my gut getting painfully crushed in the process. That's a change!

mykidsteacher · 04-07-2012, 09:38 AM

Woohoo Buttoni! Ease of movement is a great NSV.

I am getting very close to not being able to wear my wedding rings without having them sized. I've been keeping a close eye on how loose they are, and they've been spinning around and been easy to remove for quite some time, but wouldn't fall off. Today I noticed if I shook my hand hard, they would likely fall off. And I have to be VERY careful when washing my hands since the soap makes it extra slick. I think I'll put them in my jewelry box until I can get to a jeweler.

shirlc · 04-07-2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mykidsteacher

I am getting very close to not being able to wear my wedding rings without having them sized. I've been keeping a close eye on how loose they are, and they've been spinning around and been easy to remove for quite some time, but wouldn't fall off. Today I noticed if I shook my hand hard, they would likely fall off. And I have to be VERY careful when washing my hands since the soap makes it extra slick. I think I'll put them in my jewelry box until I can get to a jeweler.

I did lose a ring that I wore on my index finger...an old Avon sterling silver so not worth that much, but I wore that ring for years.

Luna Loca · 04-07-2012, 11:54 AM

I reached up last night to scratch my neck and felt all these weird bumps...I can feel my spine! The bumps were vertebrae. I actually have bones in my neck--who knew?

Odd nsv, I know, but I was very surprised and moved that my body is starting to look like a normal woman's body. I've been so fat for so long that I've forgotten so much.

It's such a gift. How amazing.

northandcold23 · 04-07-2012, 12:45 PM

Ok this is a tad embarrassing, but what the heck. Many years ago I was really really really thin, and I am short and my legs are short - so it is hard to find pants. So I bought these jeans in the kids department, not juniors - KIDS lol - I just found them in my closet and tried them on and they fit with ease! I remember trying them on a year ago - and they were really tight in the tummy and made a mark - not the case now! I think these things are at least 10 years old if not older!

Better With Age · 04-07-2012, 01:07 PM

I was at the mall yesterday to get the battery replaced in my watch, then I went into stores I have avoided at my larger size. I am consistently fitting into medium tops which is mind blowing for someone who was at one time a 2X. I used to hate looking for clothes now I am excited!

Kissa · 04-07-2012, 02:36 PM

Whoo Hooooo! I love this thread.

Luna I am embarrassed to say that I sometimes lie in bed feeling bones that I had forgotten I had, I know this is DH's job, but he is 71, lol.

Cindy. You are our little mascot girl.

Better with age, I fear shopping is the only down side of JUDDDing. We love to shop now!

Lianora Mosswood · 04-08-2012, 09:58 AM

Luna, you made me laugh this morning! What a great story.

gotitnow · 04-08-2012, 08:14 PM

I love so much reading all this^^^^^^^and am reminded what a thrill it has been along the way to run across something in my closet that I used to feel depressed about when I saw it knowing I had "outgrown" it and would reluctantly try it on just to find out "IT FIT" Yiiiiiiiiippppeeeeee!!!! That's almost as much fun as shopping & buying new stuff!!! So happy for all the good news.

sophiethecat · 04-08-2012, 08:26 PM

Lovin' all these NSV, everyone!

Keep 'em comin!

Lianora Mosswood · 04-09-2012, 07:08 PM

I love ducking in here and reading about everyone's success, especially the shopping, either from the store or from the back of the closet!
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Someone I haven't seen in a few months told me I looked so healthy and radiant that I am actually glowing!

How cool, because I do feel a renewed vitality, my skin and hair look wonderful, but love that it shows on the outside as well as being how I feel on the inside!

sungoddess · 04-10-2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lianora Mosswood

I love ducking in here and reading about everyone's success, especially the shopping, either from the store or from the back of the closet!
-----------------------------------------------
Someone I haven't seen in a few months told me I looked so healthy and radiant that I am actually glowing!

How cool, because I do feel a renewed vitality, my skin and hair look wonderful, but love that it shows on the outside as well as being how I feel on the inside!

Woo hoo!! The radiant thing HAS to be from JUDDD!

I saw two co-workers I hadn't seen since November and they couldn't stop talking about the glow I had. One kept commenting on my great skin. It felt really wonderful to hear.

Luna Loca · 04-10-2012, 09:24 AM

I've noticed a continued improvement in my skin, too! The redness is almost completely gone. I went out with DH for coffee and for a walk without any makeup on (except for eyeliner and mascara). Not so long ago I wouldn't step out of the house without my high-coverage makeup on.

I'm glad to hear others are experiencing this and its not just in my head.

buttoni · 04-10-2012, 10:00 AM

My pink jeans, size 12, that have always been my tightest, are getting looser in the waist. They button MUCH easier with the last 12# dropping off. I may have to move into a smaller size jeans soon

They're my favorite jeans so ditching them soon will be such sweet sorrow.

KathyL · 04-10-2012, 10:32 AM

So many great and uplifting NSVs here! Love this thread.

I like being able to feel my bones too along with the muscles I've developed. Weird but it just feels neat.

What do you all do with your rings? Last year before I started losing weight I was wearing my mom's wedding rings. Then at some point I'd lost enough to wear my own again. Now they are too big but I'm reluctant to get them sized down. I have quite a few really nice rings that were my mom's that will one day go to my girls. I'd love to wear them but they are all too big. I was thinking of trying ring guards so they would fit better but could revert back to the original size if needed. Anyone try these?

KeirasMom · 04-10-2012, 12:20 PM

I've tried the ring guards and don't like them. They feel weird to me. I just don't wear my rings anymore and figure when I'm at goal, I'll get them resized and have even greater motivation to not gain.

mykidsteacher · 04-10-2012, 12:40 PM

I want to have mine resized, but will wait until summer because my hands tend to swell in the heat. With the cold (especially on dd's), I'm going to need to start removing them. So far, they won't slide off on their own, but it is almost to that point.

What's funny is, I hadn't worn my wedding band for a while because it was too small, and broke down a year ago and had it sized up. If only I'd have waited. LOL

sophiethecat · 04-10-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

Woo hoo!! The radiant thing HAS to be from JUDDD!

I saw two co-workers I hadn't seen since November and they couldn't stop talking about the glow I had. One kept commenting on my great skin. It felt really wonderful to hear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Loca

I've noticed a continued improvement in my skin, too! The redness is almost completely gone. I went out with DH for coffee and for a walk without any makeup on (except for eyeliner and mascara). Not so long ago I wouldn't step out of the house without my high-coverage makeup on.

I'm glad to hear others are experiencing this and its not just in my head.

Whoo hoo, Luna & Beverly!

I love to hear the skin improvements!

Luna I can tell by your pic you are radiant and glowing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by buttoni

My pink jeans, size 12, that have always been my tightest, are getting looser in the waist. They button MUCH easier with the last 12# dropping off. I may have to move into a smaller size jeans soon

They're my favorite jeans so ditching them soon will be such sweet sorrow.

Awesome whoo hoo, Buttoni! You'll soon be ditching those pink 12's for even smaller ones, so enjoy them while you can.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KathyL

I like being able to feel my bones too along with the muscles I've developed. Weird but it just feels neat.

What do you all do with your rings? Last year before I started losing weight I was wearing my mom's wedding rings. Then at some point I'd lost enough to wear my own again. Now they are too big but I'm reluctant to get them sized down. I have quite a few really nice rings that were my mom's that will one day go to my girls. I'd love to wear them but they are all too big. I was thinking of trying ring guards so they would fit better but could revert back to the original size if needed. Anyone try these?

Yayy for feeling bones and muscles, Kathy!

I've felt some muscles I didn't know I had either, and it catches me off guard, especially since I don't exercise much. I just attribute it to the fat-burning, muscle-sparing effect of JUDDD/IF.

I don't wear rings or much jewelry at all other than necklaces sometimes, so sorry, I don't know about the ring guards or anything.

gotsomeold · 04-10-2012, 12:58 PM

Luna, if those complexion changes are in your head, they are in mine too. These days I don't have to use the green stuff under foundation anymore!

adillenal · 04-10-2012, 04:35 PM

I have now quit diet coke followed by coffee and never even had a headache. I quit the coffee because I also quit Splenda and actually did not want the coffee then. Even with using a different AS. So I am saving 120 calories every morning and I can now have TWO eggs on DD for brekfast. YEA!!!!
Look how much money I will save. I was an avid diet coke drinker too. Here's to healthy living. Except I still love my candy.

04-07-2012, 09:38 AM	#372
mykidsteacher Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,280 Gallery: mykidsteacher Stats: 152/124-126/125 5'4" WOE: Primal as of Aug 2011/JUDDD (started 1/13/12) Start Date: Aug 2011/I've been maintaining since April 2012	Woohoo Buttoni! Ease of movement is a great NSV. I am getting very close to not being able to wear my wedding rings without having them sized. I've been keeping a close eye on how loose they are, and they've been spinning around and been easy to remove for quite some time, but wouldn't fall off. Today I noticed if I shook my hand hard, they would likely fall off. And I have to be VERY careful when washing my hands since the soap makes it extra slick. I think I'll put them in my jewelry box until I can get to a jeweler. __________________ Tina--wife of 21 years and mom to 4 great kids. Paleo/primal since Aug 2011. Lost 20 pounds. Started JUDDD 1/13/12 to lose the last few and maintain for life. Last edited by mykidsteacher; 04-07-2012 at 09:40 AM..

04-07-2012, 12:45 PM	#375
northandcold23 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 427 Gallery: northandcold23 Stats: 134/117/112	Ok this is a tad embarrassing, but what the heck. Many years ago I was really really really thin, and I am short and my legs are short - so it is hard to find pants. So I bought these jeans in the kids department, not juniors - KIDS lol - I just found them in my closet and tried them on and they fit with ease! I remember trying them on a year ago - and they were really tight in the tummy and made a mark - not the case now! I think these things are at least 10 years old if not older! __________________ Cindy

04-07-2012, 01:07 PM	#376
Better With Age Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47 Gallery: Better With Age Stats: 169/158.9/145 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: March 21, 2012	Bought a smaller size!!! I was at the mall yesterday to get the battery replaced in my watch, then I went into stores I have avoided at my larger size. I am consistently fitting into medium tops which is mind blowing for someone who was at one time a 2X. I used to hate looking for clothes now I am excited!

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04-06-2012, 04:45 AM	#361
Alcestis Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2003 Location: New England Posts: 2,506 Gallery: Alcestis Stats: 16/10/8 5' 8" WOE: JUDDD 1850/600 Start Date: December 13th, 2011	Well, I'm feeling euphoric just reading this thread today! A huge HUZZAH for all the NSVs. Yesterday I ended up shopping in my closet and found a whole bunch of skirts and dresses that fit or are a tad too big now Love JUDDD!!!

04-06-2012, 08:35 AM	#363
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	Yay adi!! Size 8, wow!!! You cute tiny thing, you!!

04-06-2012, 08:49 AM	#364
Babsbabs Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 635 Gallery: Babsbabs Stats: HW203 SW163.8 CW145 5'8 1/2" Age 46 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: March 2012	I love reading everyone's success stories here! It sounds like JUDDD might be helping us in many more ways than weight loss which is fantastic! I am also looking forward to checking out my own closet in a few more weeks!

04-06-2012, 11:16 AM	#366
sazzie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 3,929 Gallery: sazzie Stats: Maintaining ±4 lbs.	My, this thread is moving along so quickly, I truly can't keep up! Am so happy to read all the successes and high spirited posts!

04-06-2012, 11:42 AM	#367
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	CONGRATULATIONS Adi!!!

04-07-2012, 07:42 AM	#370
sungoddess Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,172 Gallery: sungoddess WOE: Perfect Health Diet/JUDDD Start Date: LC;HCG; 1/19/12/JUDDD; 1/13/13 PHD/JUDDD	CONGRATULATIONS!!! Such wonderful success. Makes me feel so happy.

04-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#371
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,318 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	I just discovered yesterday I can bend over into my chest freezer and get a ham off the bottom floor without straining and without my gut getting painfully crushed in the process. That's a change!

04-07-2012, 11:54 AM	#374
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	I reached up last night to scratch my neck and felt all these weird bumps...I can feel my spine! The bumps were vertebrae. I actually have bones in my neck--who knew? Odd nsv, I know, but I was very surprised and moved that my body is starting to look like a normal woman's body. I've been so fat for so long that I've forgotten so much. It's such a gift. How amazing.

04-07-2012, 02:36 PM	#377
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Whoo Hooooo! I love this thread. Luna I am embarrassed to say that I sometimes lie in bed feeling bones that I had forgotten I had, I know this is DH's job, but he is 71, lol. Cindy. You are our little mascot girl. Better with age, I fear shopping is the only down side of JUDDDing. We love to shop now!

04-08-2012, 09:58 AM	#378
Lianora Mosswood Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Near Oregon old growth Posts: 135 Gallery: Lianora Mosswood Stats: 165/121/115 5'3" 54 yrs WOE: locarb primal juddd Start Date: January 2011	Luna, you made me laugh this morning! What a great story.

04-08-2012, 08:26 PM	#380
sophiethecat Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maintain Lane Posts: 5,202 Gallery: sophiethecat Stats: 170+/135-138/145 5'6 39y pcos/IR/metformin WOE: WL=LC then JUDDD/IF; Maintenance=IF/75%+ "healthy" Start Date: LC 6/11; JUDDD 10/11; Maintenance 11/11	Lovin' all these NSV, everyone! Keep 'em comin!

04-08-2012, 08:14 PM	#379
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 820 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	I love so much reading all this^^^^^^^and am reminded what a thrill it has been along the way to run across something in my closet that I used to feel depressed about when I saw it knowing I had "outgrown" it and would reluctantly try it on just to find out "IT FIT" Yiiiiiiiiippppeeeeee!!!! That's almost as much fun as shopping & buying new stuff!!! So happy for all the good news.

04-09-2012, 07:08 PM	#381
Lianora Mosswood Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Near Oregon old growth Posts: 135 Gallery: Lianora Mosswood Stats: 165/121/115 5'3" 54 yrs WOE: locarb primal juddd Start Date: January 2011	I love ducking in here and reading about everyone's success, especially the shopping, either from the store or from the back of the closet! ----------------------------------------------- Someone I haven't seen in a few months told me I looked so healthy and radiant that I am actually glowing! How cool, because I do feel a renewed vitality, my skin and hair look wonderful, but love that it shows on the outside as well as being how I feel on the inside!

04-10-2012, 09:24 AM	#383
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	I've noticed a continued improvement in my skin, too! The redness is almost completely gone. I went out with DH for coffee and for a walk without any makeup on (except for eyeliner and mascara). Not so long ago I wouldn't step out of the house without my high-coverage makeup on. I'm glad to hear others are experiencing this and its not just in my head.

04-10-2012, 10:00 AM	#384
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,318 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	My pink jeans, size 12, that have always been my tightest, are getting looser in the waist. They button MUCH easier with the last 12# dropping off. I may have to move into a smaller size jeans soon They're my favorite jeans so ditching them soon will be such sweet sorrow.

04-10-2012, 10:32 AM	#385
KathyL Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 554 Gallery: KathyL Stats: 205/118-122/125 5'4" Age 53 WOE: low glycemic index in 2011 JUDDD in 2012 Start Date: January 2011	So many great and uplifting NSVs here! Love this thread. I like being able to feel my bones too along with the muscles I've developed. Weird but it just feels neat. What do you all do with your rings? Last year before I started losing weight I was wearing my mom's wedding rings. Then at some point I'd lost enough to wear my own again. Now they are too big but I'm reluctant to get them sized down. I have quite a few really nice rings that were my mom's that will one day go to my girls. I'd love to wear them but they are all too big. I was thinking of trying ring guards so they would fit better but could revert back to the original size if needed. Anyone try these?

04-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#386
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,339 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	I've tried the ring guards and don't like them. They feel weird to me. I just don't wear my rings anymore and figure when I'm at goal, I'll get them resized and have even greater motivation to not gain.

04-10-2012, 12:40 PM	#387
mykidsteacher Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,280 Gallery: mykidsteacher Stats: 152/124-126/125 5'4" WOE: Primal as of Aug 2011/JUDDD (started 1/13/12) Start Date: Aug 2011/I've been maintaining since April 2012	I want to have mine resized, but will wait until summer because my hands tend to swell in the heat. With the cold (especially on dd's), I'm going to need to start removing them. So far, they won't slide off on their own, but it is almost to that point. What's funny is, I hadn't worn my wedding band for a while because it was too small, and broke down a year ago and had it sized up. If only I'd have waited. LOL

04-10-2012, 12:58 PM	#389
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Luna, if those complexion changes are in your head, they are in mine too. These days I don't have to use the green stuff under foundation anymore!

04-10-2012, 04:35 PM	#390
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,117 Gallery: adillenal	I have now quit diet coke followed by coffee and never even had a headache. I quit the coffee because I also quit Splenda and actually did not want the coffee then. Even with using a different AS. So I am saving 120 calories every morning and I can now have TWO eggs on DD for brekfast. YEA!!!! Look how much money I will save. I was an avid diet coke drinker too. Here's to healthy living. Except I still love my candy.