Non-Scale Victories- please list them

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by mykidsteacher

Got my license renewed today, and I actually LIKE my photo! Can definitely see the differences from 6 years ago when I was so much heavier. I think I look so much younger now than then. I wanted someone to ask for my id at the store just so I could show it off. ROFLOL

Awesome! That made me look at mine, and I realized I actually weigh 26.2 pounds LESS than my drivers' license says! I know we all lie about our weight on our DL's, but really, that's ridiculous!

[mykidsteacher]

Yeah, I'm less than my dl weight too. But only by 4 pounds, so I left it. LOL

[gotitnow]

Great NSV Tina!! LOVE IT!!!

Phyl

[sungoddess]

Originally Posted by sazzie

Did you tell her?

Yes I did. I did tell her that my primary doc had put me on the DASH diet and during that time, I didn't lose any weight and it had no positive effect on my blood pressure. I told her I was doing JUDDD which was a type of intermittent fasting. I told her there was tons of great research on it. She said that it didn't sound all that healthy...
WHAT???? I said you are looking right at the proof of it being healthy!! My blood pressure is now great!! She just kind of nodded, but she did record it in my chart and said she would look into it.

[sazzie]

Wow~!!

Even seeing the proof in black and white, she still remained a doubting Thomas!

[gotsomeold]

Originally Posted by sungoddess

I told her I was doing JUDDD which was a type of intermittent fasting. I told her there was tons of great research on it. She said that it didn't sound all that healthy...
WHAT???? I said you are looking right at the proof of it being healthy!! My blood pressure is now great!! She just kind of nodded, but she did record it in my chart and said she would look into it.

Odds she forgets all about it? We are accepting bets. Warning: if that nurse rally grasped the idea that nutrition and health hold hands, IF and caloric restriction would not be strange to her.

Beverly, that BP is way beyond anything an emoticon can express. Every day, in every way, you are rebuilding your own health. Weight loss is just one component of the wonderful things you are doing for yourself while noshing gourmet chocolates!

[sungoddess]

Originally Posted by sazzie

Wow~!!

Even seeing the proof in black and white, she still remained a doubting Thomas!

I know... I was hoping she would spread the word, but she seemed disinterested in hearing more.

Originally Posted by gotsomeold

Odds she forgets all about it? We are accepting bets. Warning: if that nurse rally grasped the idea that nutrition and health hold hands, IF and caloric restriction would not be strange to her.

Beverly, that BP is way beyond anything an emoticon can express. Every day, in every way, you are rebuilding your own health. Weight loss is just one component of the wonderful things you are doing for yourself while noshing gourmet chocolates!

You just brought tears to my eyes with that comment because it is so true. I think of how terribly ill I was last July and how far I have come. I have to keep looking at the print out of my BP to see if I was dreaming it or if it is really real!! I am hoping my lipid panel is as improved. And oh yes my dear, the yummy gourmet chocolates!! Yesterday I celebrated my newest BP reading with just that- Cocobon wine from Trader Joes, and dark chocolate with sea salt. *sigh* life is good!

[sophiethecat]

Originally Posted by sungoddess

It is indeed a fabulous perk!! Today's reading was even lower for me- 110/65. I haven't seen those numbers for years!! My nurse asked me, just what are you doing????

Whoo hoo, Bev!!! Congrats on this major health accomplishment! You've got blood pressure like a child This woe sure fits you to a T and seems like it reverses aging quite well, lol.

[gotitnow]

Awww, Bev, I could not be happier for you.

Phyl

[sungoddess]

Originally Posted by sophiethecat

Whoo hoo, Bev!!! Congrats on this major health accomplishment! You've got blood pressure like a child This woe sure fits you to a T and seems like it reverses aging quite well, lol.

Originally Posted by gotitnow

Awww, Bev, I could not be happier for you.

Phyl

Thank you, my VERY SUPPORTIVE friends.

[MargeGunderson]

Originally Posted by Kissa

Marge is here, missed you Marge.

Aw, thanks, I missed you all! My connection will be spotty for awhile, until I pay down some of my medical debt and can afford my own access again, but I will check in whenever I can!

[Kissa]

[MargeGunderson]

Originally Posted by sungoddess

Yes I did. I did tell her that my primary doc had put me on the DASH diet and during that time, I didn't lose any weight and it had no positive effect on my blood pressure. I told her I was doing JUDDD which was a type of intermittent fasting. I told her there was tons of great research on it. She said that it didn't sound all that healthy...
WHAT???? I said you are looking right at the proof of it being healthy!! My blood pressure is now great!! She just kind of nodded, but she did record it in my chart and said she would look into it.

Wow, my doctor has been an angel on earth for years now, even calling me personally to chew me out for avoiding my followups because I'm broke.

But beyond that, she also listens to and respects her patients, what a rarity! She isn't 100 percent on board the Atkins train, big surprise, but she never sneers at anything like that and always, always tries to find some respectful compromise even when she thinks we're headed down the wrong road. She emphasized she prefers a balanced diet, but also strongly encouraged me to keep off the bad carbs and praised the obvious weight loss and improved BP.

Even as kind and respectful as she is, I was nervous awhile ago to confess I hadn't had my BP meds for two months because I was broke. I told her how relieved I was she didn't take my head off for my stupidity, and she said like it's the most obvious thing in the world (which it is, to anyone not in the medical field ), "I need you to be honest with me to be able to help you, and if you're afraid to tell me what's going on, that's bad for both of us!"

And yes, I was in the medical field for 11 years, and worked with a lot of docs and nurses (only one of which was like her), so I can say that!

Oh and as of today, I'm on zero BP meds; we check back in two weeks to see if I get to stay off them completely. We went from two, to one, to half-dose and now none, with drastically decreased BP numbers, all since Feb. 1.

[Kissa]

Take a bow Marge x

[sungoddess]

Marge, you must be on cloud nine!!

[Kissa]

Now that is brilliant Beverley...

[MargeGunderson]

Originally Posted by Kissa

Take a bow Marge x

Thanks! And I actually can now, with about half of my belly out of the way!
But without my LCFs? Never would've happened. Never would've survived the now month-long stall I'm still fighting through without you folks!

[MargeGunderson]

Originally Posted by sungoddess

Marge, you must be on cloud nine!!

Is that me in there, looking all nice and thin? And it looks so cozy and comfy!

[gotitnow]

Marge, this truly is a "VICTORY" in every sense of the word. I applaud you and so happy for you. Our health (as you already know) is such an important part of this "game"!!!

Phyl

[sungoddess]

I noticed another skin change. I tend to get these small (some not so small)yellowish bumps around my eye area. Not skin tags, but something a doctor described as a deposit of cholesterol in the eyelid region or 'Xanthoma' . I had one removed once, but it left a scar and they come back. I guess because of high LDL levels. Well, I was washing my face and noticed two were gone!! Yes indeed that makes me thrilled. Not only because I don't want them there, but it probably means my cholesterol levels are improving!!


Here's to prettier eyelids!!!
Anyone else have some NSV's to report??




disclaimer- this is not my beautiful eye

[Joyjoy]

Starting this. Day 4. That's a victory.
Enjoying chocolate and peanut butter already. Maybe I'll go wild and have an orange today.
HOPE is a victory. Sure, about having my body where I'd like it, but more about feeling kind and generous toward myself. "Here! Have a little dessert! Try the pie!" that kind of thing. I could weep when I contemplate doing that without fear or guilt. So hope, yeah.

[Kissa]

I hear you JoyJoy!

And Beverly that is incredible. I knew they were to do with cholesterol and I am amazed they are going.

[Sheridan]

Originally Posted by Joyjoy

Starting this. Day 4. That's a victory.
Enjoying chocolate and peanut butter already. Maybe I'll go wild and have an orange today.
HOPE is a victory. Sure, about having my body where I'd like it, but more about feeling kind and generous toward myself. "Here! Have a little dessert! Try the pie!" that kind of thing. I could weep when I contemplate doing that without fear or guilt. So hope, yeah.

Yes'm!! Glad you found this way of LIVING!

[Luna Loca]

Originally Posted by Joyjoy

Starting this. Day 4. That's a victory.
Enjoying chocolate and peanut butter already. Maybe I'll go wild and have an orange today.
HOPE is a victory. Sure, about having my body where I'd like it, but more about feeling kind and generous toward myself. "Here! Have a little dessert! Try the pie!" that kind of thing. I could weep when I contemplate doing that without fear or guilt. So hope, yeah.

That's a victory we call all celebrate each and every up day. And even sometimes on a down day. I had a homemade chocolate croissant on a down day once (it was just a pilsbury crescent roll with a little bit of dark chocolate inside, rolled up and baked).

We don't have to be afraid of food anymore. What bigger victory is there?

[sungoddess]

Originally Posted by Joyjoy

Starting this. Day 4. That's a victory.
Enjoying chocolate and peanut butter already. Maybe I'll go wild and have an orange today.
HOPE is a victory. Sure, about having my body where I'd like it, but more about feeling kind and generous toward myself. "Here! Have a little dessert! Try the pie!" that kind of thing. I could weep when I contemplate doing that without fear or guilt. So hope, yeah.

Absolutely HOPE is a victory. I feel the same way. I had run out of hope, and finding it again means everything.

Originally Posted by Kissa

I hear you JoyJoy!

And Beverly that is incredible. I knew they were to do with cholesterol and I am amazed they are going.

Thank you Cindy. It is incredible to me.

[Alcestis]

This thread always makes me feel warm and cozy inside

My NSV is that I was away on the Cape this weekend and although I didn't stick to my rotations very well (if at all), I didn't feel stressed because I KNEW that a couple of DDs will take care of any upward bounces. Just as significantly, I didn't go hog wild on food, because I never feel deprived and I know I can eat what I want most of the time. I ate food that was a little richer than I usually have, but I ate it mindfully, joyously, and in peace.

[KeirasMom]

Love this one Alcestis!

[Sheridan]

Originally Posted by Alcestis

This thread always makes me feel warm and cozy inside

My NSV is that I was away on the Cape this weekend and although I didn't stick to my rotations very well (if at all), I didn't feel stressed because I KNEW that a couple of DDs will take care of any upward bounces. Just as significantly, I didn't go hog wild on food, because I never feel deprived and I know I can eat what I want most of the time. I ate food that was a little richer than I usually have, but I ate it mindfully, joyously, and in peace.

It's so freeing! I can at last feel normal again. At least with regards to eating.

[mykidsteacher]

Originally Posted by Alcestis

This thread always makes me feel warm and cozy inside

My NSV is that I was away on the Cape this weekend and although I didn't stick to my rotations very well (if at all), I didn't feel stressed because I KNEW that a couple of DDs will take care of any upward bounces. Just as significantly, I didn't go hog wild on food, because I never feel deprived and I know I can eat what I want most of the time. I ate food that was a little richer than I usually have, but I ate it mindfully, joyously, and in peace.

This is wonderful!

And Hope is definitely a victory!

Great on the eye improvement SG. I have one of those on my left eyelid, never knew what it was called. Hope it goes away for me too.

[Mimosa23]

YAY for everyone and their NSV's!!!! It's great to hear about all the health improvements and the improvements to our overal looks and moods!

Very motivating and inspiring, thanks for sharing!

My NSV for today are health and looks related:

I have a nasty case of blepharitis and have horrible infection flare ups in my right eye. The last time I had a flare up was at the end of February, and I even had to stay in hospital.
This last Friday I felt my eyelid burn and itch again, and it looked red. Saturday was my DD and it went away by itself! I've not had this happen before! I've got to take extra care with my eyes, and once an infection of the eyelid starts, I can't stop it. This time it went away by itself.

Not sure if it's to do with SIRT1, or my general health, but I'm thinking that since my immune system is completely shot from all the antibiotics I got a couple of months ago, I'm ascribing the victory to SIRT1!

Also, my jeans were really loose (they are skinny jeans) and I decided to measure myself, and I've lost about 1.5 inches from my thighs, 1.5 from my hips and 2.5 from my waist! Almost time to go down a size in jeans!!!! (which is good, there's plenty of them in my closet and they haven been worn for ages!)