Non-Scale Victories (Part 2) - Page 20

LoCarbGal · 03-01-2013, 09:27 PM

That's a wonderful NSV Mojo. Crazy isn't it, how even jewelry looks better the more slender we are. WTG!

hot-in-texas · 03-01-2013, 10:54 PM

That's cool mojo, sounds really pretty

phoenix17 · 03-02-2013, 04:31 AM

I have a NSV that I hope I can maintain for the rest of my life. I have always been an emotional eater and drinker, drowning my sorrows in comfort foods and an excuse to consume more wine (or cocktails) than I should. The opposite as well - I celebrate with food and drink too. I won't go in to my back story but I have stress-eaten my way up to my current highest weight ever before I finally found the motivation to try JUDDD for real. I am currently going through a fair amount of stress, including a break up and this would normally have me surrounded with pizza, take out containers and empty wine bottles (only a little exaggeration) but this time.. not only did I have 2 DD's under my goal but on the worst day, when I was SURE I would give in, I only went 100 calories over my DD! That to me is one of the biggest NSVs I could ever hope for. To feel in control of my emotional eating is worth as much as the movement on the scale.
Even my UDs have not been UUADs! To me this is a true victory.

KeirasMom · 03-02-2013, 05:14 AM

Phoenix, that's a lovely NSV.

Mojo, I think we need a picture. Sounds beautiful.

My NSV for the day is that I'm going to a Zumba class this morning, and then taking Keira rollerskating this afternoon. That's right -- DAWN is doing 2 forms of exercise in one day! For some of the veterans here, that's going to be shocking.

A related NSV is that if I feel like I need to eat back some of my exercise calories, I just might. I'm not going to feel bad about it either. I'm going to let my hunger decide; what a concept.

hot-in-texas · 03-02-2013, 06:59 AM

phoenix that is SO great! You are in control. What a wonderful thing!

Dawn 2 forms of exercise in one day? I love how your life has been changing for you!

Carly · 03-02-2013, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocat

I have an amazing vintage diamond necklace that was a brooch but I had it turned into a heavy necklace. I now have prominent neck and shoulder bones and yesterday wore the necklace for the first time in a while and it just fits beautifully in that little hollow that used to be a fat neck. Looked wonderful.

That is great! I love jewery and find I wear it more now too since I've lost the weight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix17

I have a NSV that I hope I can maintain for the rest of my life. I have always been an emotional eater and drinker, drowning my sorrows in comfort foods and an excuse to consume more wine (or cocktails) than I should. The opposite as well - I celebrate with food and drink too. I won't go in to my back story but I have stress-eaten my way up to my current highest weight ever before I finally found the motivation to try JUDDD for real. I am currently going through a fair amount of stress, including a break up and this would normally have me surrounded with pizza, take out containers and empty wine bottles (only a little exaggeration) but this time.. not only did I have 2 DD's under my goal but on the worst day, when I was SURE I would give in, I only went 100 calories over my DD! That to me is one of the biggest NSVs I could ever hope for. To feel in control of my emotional eating is worth as much as the movement on the scale.
Even my UDs have not been UUADs! To me this is a true victory.

That is a huge victory!

Flutter · 03-02-2013, 07:29 AM

Mojo & Phoenix, awesome!!!!!!!

Dawn is exercising double, woohooo!

LoCarbGal · 03-02-2013, 08:42 AM

Phoenix, I'm sorry you're having a rough time, but so proud you are controlling those old behaviors. It's a wonderful NSV!

Dawn, are you sure you're okay? I mean, you're not delirious or anything are you? Just kidding! I think it's great you're feeling so good and energetic. Have fun!

Flossyliz · 03-02-2013, 10:51 AM

Awesome NSVs! Isn't JUDDD wonderful?!

svenskamae · 03-02-2013, 11:57 AM

Wow, what great NSV's!

Congratulations and hugs to you, Phoenix, that is a huge achievement.

Congratulations to Dawn and Mojo, too, lovely NSVs.

I'm reading with a big happy smile on my face.

Shari4 · 03-02-2013, 12:28 PM

Great NSV's phoenix & Dawn!

uh...Dawn?....keep all 8 wheels on the floor, k??

phoenix17 · 03-02-2013, 01:50 PM

Thanks everyone! And I'm adding my congrats to everyone else too!

I'd like to see a pic of that jewelry too Mojo

Kismet311 · 03-02-2013, 03:04 PM

You guys are awesome!!

This is the last time I'm going to count "not eating cake at work" as a NSV. It is happening at least once a month for the "birthday club". At this point I'm like, yeah, nice cake, but it doesnt' look THAT good. I don't need cake or particularly want it when I see it glaring at me on the table. It is just one of those things I can pass by and not touch now! It's more like a change in my habits now. Trust me, I would have just HAD to make copies 5 times that day (in the lounge where the cake was) and take some cake each time if it wasn't for my new-found self control!

svenskamae · 03-02-2013, 03:14 PM

Every time you resist that cake is a small victory, Kismet.

But no longer wanting the cake and passing it by as a habit is a giant victory.

Congratulations on that new-found self control!

It's great to choose to eat something sweet, rather than feeling the need to eat it just because it's there. Or fine to choose not to eat it at all, if that's what one wants to do.

Kissa · 03-02-2013, 03:36 PM

Phoenix that is so amazing. I am sorry that you are going through a tough time but I am delighted that you aren't using food and drink as a crutch. Brilliant work. I can see you rising from the ashes!

Kismet, poof, cake, who needs cake? Way to go my friend.

Yennie · 03-02-2013, 03:51 PM

The necklace sounds awesome! I'm looking forward to having a more prominent neckline!
WTH Phoenix! Huge victory!!
Kismet, hearing you! Last Thursday our intern brought a box of donuts. Who ate zero donuts? This girl!!
Loving all our NSVs!

Kismet311 · 03-02-2013, 04:10 PM

Those donuts were probably stale anyway! The last one i had was so blehhhh I didn't even finish it. That got rid of my donut cravings lol Also, I pictured the GROSSSSSS guy at work putting his hands all over the cake on the table (he just happened to be standing near the cake almost all day) so that will kill my appetite any day!

Mssarge · 03-02-2013, 07:25 PM

Was in a hurry yesterday to leave the house, so got dressed rather quickly....grabbed a pair of panties and didn't realize until I got back home, I had put on a pair of the size 8 that I had bought for goal. And they fit beautifully...

Now my size 10's (new and in the wrappers are definitely going to the women's shelter...out of my life forever.

I love these NSV's, somehow they're so much better than losing a pound or so.

Shari4 · 03-02-2013, 07:38 PM

Kismet & Mary, these are great NSV's!!! KUTGW!!!

sorenkkg · 03-02-2013, 10:14 PM

I looooooove these!

I had a Groupon for a wardrobe consultant who came over today. Lots of nsvs:
1 i had a girlfriend over to keep me company, and got changed in front of her, and wasn't embarrassed (she's a bit heavy too, which helps)
2 i got rid of things that were too big or make me look big. The stuff he liked best was form fitting. Might even take in some sleeves and pant legs, bc too wide is bad.
3 ankle boots with zips, fit! But are very square toe, dated. Buh bye.
4 little bolero jacket? Fits and looks cute! Actually, all my blazers fit!

Many comments were like, you'll get a few more months, but that will then be too big.

So happy I did this, might do it again at goal!

Oh, apparently, any pilling on clothes is a no no, so get a shirt shaver (i have one, just didn't realize the rampant issue!)

Carly · 03-03-2013, 05:03 AM

Ladies those are great NSVs!

I had a strange one on Thursday. I have zero thigh rub and almost tripped myself due to not realizing that. I'm used to my thighs rubbing when I walk so I guess I had my legs and feet too close. I had 5 inch heels on and almost tripped over my feet, because I have to adjust to the fact that my inner thighs do not touch anymore unless I squeeze my legs together!

Librarygirl · 03-03-2013, 05:07 AM

zero thigh rub!!!

I want to get there!

Kismet311 · 03-03-2013, 05:11 AM

I bet you had fun trying on clothes and tossing the ones that were too big!! You will look awesome in your new clothes. I actually have some little jacket type thing that someone gave me (she lost weight and they were too big for HER) and I think maybe it will fit soon. It is sooo cute. I really want to wear it!

Kismet311 · 03-03-2013, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly

Ladies those are great NSVs!

I had a strange one on Thursday. I have zero thigh rub and almost tripped myself due to not realizing that. I'm used to my thighs rubbing when I walk so I guess I had my legs and feet too close. I had 5 inch heels on and almost tripped over my feet, because I have to adjust to the fact that my inner thighs do not touch anymore unless I squeeze my legs together!

I'm more in awe of the 5 inch heels LOLOL It would be the victory of the century if I could wear them without falling on my face

Carly · 03-03-2013, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kismet311

I'm more in awe of the 5 inch heels LOLOL It would be the victory of the century if I could wear them without falling on my face

I am a stiletto hoarder. It's not normal, but I wear them all. When I have to get rid of o pair they have been worn to death. Let me just say that wearing them at 125 is more enjoyable than even 15 pound ago.

phoenix17 · 03-03-2013, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kismet311

I'm more in awe of the 5 inch heels LOLOL It would be the victory of the century if I could wear them without falling on my face

I'm with Kismet on this one!! My feet always hurt so much in heels that high - maybe I need better quality shoes? or does it just take practice?

Kismet311 · 03-03-2013, 06:02 AM

Hahah this made me think of that episode of Hot in Cleveland when Victoria designed those fancy high heeled shoes that were sooooo painful to walk in that nobody could actually wear them. They ended up being used for women in wheelchairs who could not walk. I think most of those fancy shoes are so beautiful but I could not wear them unless I could sit all day!!!

Carly · 03-03-2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix17

I'm with Kismet on this one!! My feet always hurt so much in heels that high - maybe I need better quality shoes? or does it just take practice?

Well, most of my shoes are fairly good quality and that helps for sure. Practice helps, too. I'm 5'2" so heels feel like a must for me. I find that being my appropriate weight takes a lot of uncomfortability out of wearing them.

svenskamae · 03-03-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mssarge

Was in a hurry yesterday to leave the house, so got dressed rather quickly....grabbed a pair of panties and didn't realize until I got back home, I had put on a pair of the size 8 that I had bought for goal. And they fit beautifully...

Now my size 10's (new and in the wrappers are definitely going to the women's shelter...out of my life forever.

I love these NSV's, somehow they're so much better than losing a pound or so.

Wow, size 8--that's fabulous, Mssarge.

And the women at the women's shelter will definitely appreciate those unwrapped panties.

Kissa · 03-03-2013, 08:37 AM

I meant to say Soren, I think it must have been brilliant doing that with your wardrobe. I really need to filter mine. What fun

03-02-2013, 05:14 AM	#574
KeirasMom Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,612 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/152.6/145, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 6/4/13 Back to WLM for a few more pounds	Phoenix, that's a lovely NSV. Mojo, I think we need a picture. Sounds beautiful. My NSV for the day is that I'm going to a Zumba class this morning, and then taking Keira rollerskating this afternoon. That's right -- DAWN is doing 2 forms of exercise in one day! For some of the veterans here, that's going to be shocking. A related NSV is that if I feel like I need to eat back some of my exercise calories, I just might. I'm not going to feel bad about it either. I'm going to let my hunger decide; what a concept. __________________ Dawn Atkins 10/24/11 @ 277.6 JUDDD 12/12/11 @ 267.8 5:2 1/23/13 for maintenance at 165 JUDDD 6/4/13 for a few more pounds

03-02-2013, 03:04 PM	#583
Kismet311 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,013 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/130.6/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	You guys are awesome!! This is the last time I'm going to count "not eating cake at work" as a NSV. It is happening at least once a month for the "birthday club". At this point I'm like, yeah, nice cake, but it doesnt' look THAT good. I don't need cake or particularly want it when I see it glaring at me on the table. It is just one of those things I can pass by and not touch now! It's more like a change in my habits now. Trust me, I would have just HAD to make copies 5 times that day (in the lounge where the cake was) and take some cake each time if it wasn't for my new-found self control! __________________ "The mind is everything. What you think, you become". -Buddha

03-02-2013, 10:14 PM	#590
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,629 Gallery: sorenkkg Stats: 2013: 253.4/236.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2174/435 Start Date: LC Jan 2003 restart Jan 2012- JUDDD start 04/2012	I looooooove these! I had a Groupon for a wardrobe consultant who came over today. Lots of nsvs: 1 i had a girlfriend over to keep me company, and got changed in front of her, and wasn't embarrassed (she's a bit heavy too, which helps) 2 i got rid of things that were too big or make me look big. The stuff he liked best was form fitting. Might even take in some sleeves and pant legs, bc too wide is bad. 3 ankle boots with zips, fit! But are very square toe, dated. Buh bye. 4 little bolero jacket? Fits and looks cute! Actually, all my blazers fit! Many comments were like, you'll get a few more months, but that will then be too big. So happy I did this, might do it again at goal! Oh, apparently, any pilling on clothes is a no no, so get a shirt shaver (i have one, just didn't realize the rampant issue!) __________________ --Soren My Blog: http://bit.ly/JustForkIt

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03-01-2013, 09:27 PM	#571
LoCarbGal Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,208 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/201/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 63 lbs	That's a wonderful NSV Mojo. Crazy isn't it, how even jewelry looks better the more slender we are. WTG!

03-01-2013, 10:54 PM	#572
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,691 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	That's cool mojo, sounds really pretty

03-02-2013, 04:31 AM	#573
phoenix17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: MA Posts: 107 Gallery: phoenix17 Stats: 196/185/150 WOE: LC, MF and now JUDDD	I have a NSV that I hope I can maintain for the rest of my life. I have always been an emotional eater and drinker, drowning my sorrows in comfort foods and an excuse to consume more wine (or cocktails) than I should. The opposite as well - I celebrate with food and drink too. I won't go in to my back story but I have stress-eaten my way up to my current highest weight ever before I finally found the motivation to try JUDDD for real. I am currently going through a fair amount of stress, including a break up and this would normally have me surrounded with pizza, take out containers and empty wine bottles (only a little exaggeration) but this time.. not only did I have 2 DD's under my goal but on the worst day, when I was SURE I would give in, I only went 100 calories over my DD! That to me is one of the biggest NSVs I could ever hope for. To feel in control of my emotional eating is worth as much as the movement on the scale. Even my UDs have not been UUADs! To me this is a true victory.

03-02-2013, 06:59 AM	#575
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,691 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	phoenix that is SO great! You are in control. What a wonderful thing! Dawn 2 forms of exercise in one day? I love how your life has been changing for you!

03-02-2013, 07:29 AM	#577
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,601 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/138/135 5'4" 44yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	Mojo & Phoenix, awesome!!!!!!! Dawn is exercising double, woohooo!

03-02-2013, 08:42 AM	#578
LoCarbGal Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,208 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/201/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 63 lbs	Phoenix, I'm sorry you're having a rough time, but so proud you are controlling those old behaviors. It's a wonderful NSV! Dawn, are you sure you're okay? I mean, you're not delirious or anything are you? Just kidding! I think it's great you're feeling so good and energetic. Have fun!

03-02-2013, 10:51 AM	#579
Flossyliz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: England Posts: 995 Gallery: Flossyliz Stats: start 150 now 126 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: August 27 2012	Awesome NSVs! Isn't JUDDD wonderful?!

03-02-2013, 11:57 AM	#580
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,926 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	Wow, what great NSV's! Congratulations and hugs to you, Phoenix, that is a huge achievement. Congratulations to Dawn and Mojo, too, lovely NSVs. I'm reading with a big happy smile on my face.

03-02-2013, 12:28 PM	#581
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 886 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	Great NSV's phoenix & Dawn! uh...Dawn?....keep all 8 wheels on the floor, k??

03-02-2013, 01:50 PM	#582
phoenix17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: MA Posts: 107 Gallery: phoenix17 Stats: 196/185/150 WOE: LC, MF and now JUDDD	Thanks everyone! And I'm adding my congrats to everyone else too! I'd like to see a pic of that jewelry too Mojo

03-02-2013, 03:14 PM	#584
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,926 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	Every time you resist that cake is a small victory, Kismet. But no longer wanting the cake and passing it by as a habit is a giant victory. Congratulations on that new-found self control! It's great to choose to eat something sweet, rather than feeling the need to eat it just because it's there. Or fine to choose not to eat it at all, if that's what one wants to do.

03-02-2013, 03:36 PM	#585
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,690 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Phoenix that is so amazing. I am sorry that you are going through a tough time but I am delighted that you aren't using food and drink as a crutch. Brilliant work. I can see you rising from the ashes! Kismet, poof, cake, who needs cake? Way to go my friend.

03-02-2013, 03:51 PM	#586
Yennie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 1,125 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'3" 34yo 199/sig/146 No longer obese! WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed Start Date: 2013 is the year of the weight loss!	The necklace sounds awesome! I'm looking forward to having a more prominent neckline! WTH Phoenix! Huge victory!! Kismet, hearing you! Last Thursday our intern brought a box of donuts. Who ate zero donuts? This girl!! Loving all our NSVs!

03-02-2013, 04:10 PM	#587
Kismet311 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,013 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/130.6/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	Those donuts were probably stale anyway! The last one i had was so blehhhh I didn't even finish it. That got rid of my donut cravings lol Also, I pictured the GROSSSSSS guy at work putting his hands all over the cake on the table (he just happened to be standing near the cake almost all day) so that will kill my appetite any day!

03-02-2013, 07:25 PM	#588
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,954 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/181/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Was in a hurry yesterday to leave the house, so got dressed rather quickly....grabbed a pair of panties and didn't realize until I got back home, I had put on a pair of the size 8 that I had bought for goal. And they fit beautifully... Now my size 10's (new and in the wrappers are definitely going to the women's shelter...out of my life forever. I love these NSV's, somehow they're so much better than losing a pound or so.

03-02-2013, 07:38 PM	#589
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 886 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	Kismet & Mary, these are great NSV's!!! KUTGW!!!

03-03-2013, 05:03 AM	#591
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,498 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Ladies those are great NSVs! I had a strange one on Thursday. I have zero thigh rub and almost tripped myself due to not realizing that. I'm used to my thighs rubbing when I walk so I guess I had my legs and feet too close. I had 5 inch heels on and almost tripped over my feet, because I have to adjust to the fact that my inner thighs do not touch anymore unless I squeeze my legs together!

03-03-2013, 05:07 AM	#592
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,133 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 178/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	zero thigh rub!!! I want to get there!

03-03-2013, 05:11 AM	#593
Kismet311 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,013 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/130.6/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	I bet you had fun trying on clothes and tossing the ones that were too big!! You will look awesome in your new clothes. I actually have some little jacket type thing that someone gave me (she lost weight and they were too big for HER) and I think maybe it will fit soon. It is sooo cute. I really want to wear it!

03-03-2013, 06:02 AM	#597
Kismet311 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,013 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/130.6/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	Hahah this made me think of that episode of Hot in Cleveland when Victoria designed those fancy high heeled shoes that were sooooo painful to walk in that nobody could actually wear them. They ended up being used for women in wheelchairs who could not walk. I think most of those fancy shoes are so beautiful but I could not wear them unless I could sit all day!!!

03-03-2013, 08:37 AM	#600
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,690 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	I meant to say Soren, I think it must have been brilliant doing that with your wardrobe. I really need to filter mine. What fun