Non-Scale Victories (Part 2) - Page 5

Carly · 12-28-2012, 07:30 PM

Thank you sweet buds!

Seabreezes · 12-28-2012, 09:03 PM

Yes, you look lovely, Carly. What a wonderful way to start 2013! We are all going to rock it!

Shari4 · 12-28-2012, 09:36 PM

Wow, Carly!! You look amazing!!

LoCarbGal · 12-28-2012, 10:13 PM

LOVE the hair Carly! And good for you for pampering yourself!

Arlene, you'll be coming up with NSVs before you know it. They sneak up on you! For several weeks after starting, I read them and got great inspiration, and thought "I can't wait to have one." And then I realized I was having them all over the place but not really acknowledging them. Duh! (me not you!)

Kissa · 12-29-2012, 03:43 AM

You are a million dollar babe Carly. Just looking a lovely as you really are.

Yes Arlene, just being inspired to change is an NSV in and of itself. See, you have a one already!

Librarygirl · 12-29-2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kissa

And book in hand?

Well, that's a given.

Have you read, "The Meaning of Night" by Michael Cox? I downloaded it last night on my new Kindle.

It's the first of two by him, so I wanted to read it first. Loving it so far.

sungoddess · 01-03-2013, 08:55 AM

I finally have one again!!!!

A nice way to start 2013. I went to a party where I hadn't seen a previous co-worker for over a year. I started to talk to him and I could tell he wasn't "placing me" in his mind. Suddenly he kind of jumps and says "I recognized the voice, but couldn't place it with the person. Holy $%&! you look outstanding!!"

i just can't even describe the joy I felt at that moment. It's funny how a sentence or two can stoke your fires and make them burn brightly. That validation has inspired me to knuckle down and work it harder and with more determination. It's the best kind of high.

Another non NSV was I kept the 51 pound loss THROUGH the holidays. I have never ever maintained through the holidays before.

LoCarbGal · 01-03-2013, 09:05 AM

WOW Beverly! Keep reliving that moment over and over in your mind. It's a great one!

cici52 · 01-03-2013, 09:24 AM

WTG, Beverly!

Eieio · 01-03-2013, 09:26 AM

Very COOL!
Yes keeping the off weight is the bigger!!

TryingJudd · 01-03-2013, 10:00 AM

You go Beverly!!!

KeirasMom · 01-03-2013, 10:23 AM

Rawr, Beverly! Did he look like this?

svenskamae · 01-03-2013, 10:25 AM

Woohoo, Beverly! Now that's a NSV to treasure!!!

KeirasMom · 01-03-2013, 10:28 AM

I have another one.

Last night, when I was dressing for the gym, I wasn't really happy with the way I looked in my workout clothes. I told DH I would be so much happier with my body if it weren't for my saggy tummy and tush. He looked at me like I was crazy, then told me, "Dawn, you're 40 years old and a mother. You have a ROCKING body!"

Then, at the gym, there were mirrors all around the studio where I did my first ever Zumba class (an NSV of its own), and I realized I really do have a warped perspective where my body's concerned. I was one of the thinnest women in the class, and definitely the thinnest, most fit woman there in my age range. I don't see it when I look at myself in the mirror, but looking in the mirror with other people all around me in the mirror, I could see it. Now to just get this flab toned and firm!

sungoddess · 01-03-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Rawr, Beverly! Did he look like this?

Hahaha.. yes he did!!

Congrats Dawn, on your rocking body and for having a DH who tells you that!!

And how awesome on joining a Zumba class and being the most rocking woman there! I hope to do Zumba someday.

Dawn, you are something else!!

Love your new avatar too.

LoCarbGal · 01-03-2013, 11:50 AM

Right on Dawn! That must feel amazing to realize you're the thinnest there! Did you ever think it could happen? And it has!

Love the new avi, by the way. You guys look so happy and you ARE thin! In a fantastic way!

Zib · 01-03-2013, 12:58 PM

Beverly, what an awesome moment. I'd be able to live on a compliment like that for the rest of the year.

Dawn, how wonderful that you were able to see thru your own insecurities and get past them.

LoCarbGal · 01-03-2013, 01:06 PM

I re-discovered my collarbones! Yes, I do have them! I'm like a baby discovering her toes for the first time. I can't stop reaching up and touching them. Them's bones under there!

cici52 · 01-03-2013, 01:14 PM

Yeay, Dawn and LCG! Great NSVs.

sungoddess · 01-03-2013, 01:36 PM

LCG,
Re-discovering nay bones is a big deal to me. When I first saw my collarbone resurface, I made my BFF take photos of just my collarbone! I am probably the only person with a pic like that. I am excited for you!

Luna Loca · 01-03-2013, 02:30 PM

Beverly, how awesome. You're right, those moments do totally make your day, your week!! And maintaining over the holidays...you're awesome!!

Dawn, you really do look so great, and I'm glad your DH notices and tells you so. You've worked hard for your success!!

LCG, rediscovering bones is so fun, isn't it? I remember when I reached up and scratched the back of my neck and realized I could feel my vertebrae. I still do that every so often.

svenskamae · 01-03-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

I have another one.

Last night, when I was dressing for the gym, I wasn't really happy with the way I looked in my workout clothes. I told DH I would be so much happier with my body if it weren't for my saggy tummy and tush. He looked at me like I was crazy, then told me, "Dawn, you're 40 years old and a mother. You have a ROCKING body!"

Then, at the gym, there were mirrors all around the studio where I did my first ever Zumba class (an NSV of its own), and I realized I really do have a warped perspective where my body's concerned. I was one of the thinnest women in the class, and definitely the thinnest, most fit woman there in my age range. I don't see it when I look at myself in the mirror, but looking in the mirror with other people all around me in the mirror, I could see it. Now to just get this flab toned and firm!

That is super, Dawn! DH sounds like a real sweetie--like maybe he even deserves someone as great as you! And how wonderful that you could see for yourself, in a workout class, how great you look when grouped with other people. We could all use some toning and firming, but I doubt that you have very much flab left at this point.

svenskamae · 01-03-2013, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoCarbGal

I re-discovered my collarbones! Yes, I do have them! I'm like a baby discovering her toes for the first time. I can't stop reaching up and touching them. Them's bones under there!

Woohoo!

Isn't it great to uncover those bones! I keep staring at my hands because I see a little bit of bone showing up there, instead of just flabby pudginess, when I am typing on a computer keyboard.

LoCarbGal · 01-03-2013, 09:48 PM

Yay Sven. Those finger bones and tendons are a lovely sight, aren't they?

gotsomeold · 01-04-2013, 02:44 AM

Wow! WoW! WOW!

Beverly,

for keeping the weight off through the eating season...and having someone really, really notice (by not recognizing you! What could be better?)

Dawn, I love the new avi! That is the best pic of you yet!

is in my future too. Funny how, when there is less of it, we suddenly want to tighten it up.

LCG

who would have thought bones could be so much fun?

Carly · 01-04-2013, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

I finally have one again!!!!

A nice way to start 2013. I went to a party where I hadn't seen a previous co-worker for over a year. I started to talk to him and I could tell he wasn't "placing me" in his mind. Suddenly he kind of jumps and says "I recognized the voice, but couldn't place it with the person. Holy $%&! you look outstanding!!"

i just can't even describe the joy I felt at that moment. It's funny how a sentence or two can stoke your fires and make them burn brightly. That validation has inspired me to knuckle down and work it harder and with more determination. It's the best kind of high.

Another non NSV was I kept the 51 pound loss THROUGH the holidays. I have never ever maintained through the holidays before.

Beverly- that is awesome! I had a few experiences like that at my company holiday party and it really helped me see that I had lost the weight!
Yay!

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

I have another one.

Last night, when I was dressing for the gym, I wasn't really happy with the way I looked in my workout clothes. I told DH I would be so much happier with my body if it weren't for my saggy tummy and tush. He looked at me like I was crazy, then told me, "Dawn, you're 40 years old and a mother. You have a ROCKING body!"

Then, at the gym, there were mirrors all around the studio where I did my first ever Zumba class (an NSV of its own), and I realized I really do have a warped perspective where my body's concerned. I was one of the thinnest women in the class, and definitely the thinnest, most fit woman there in my age range. I don't see it when I look at myself in the mirror, but looking in the mirror with other people all around me in the mirror, I could see it. Now to just get this flab toned and firm!

Dawn- Zumba and have a rockin' body- you rule girl!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoCarbGal

I re-discovered my collarbones! Yes, I do have them! I'm like a baby discovering her toes for the first time. I can't stop reaching up and touching them. Them's bones under there!

That is just a great feeling- I remember my moment well

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenskamae

Woohoo!

Isn't it great to uncover those bones! I keep staring at my hands because I see a little bit of bone showing up there, instead of just flabby pudginess, when I am typing on a computer keyboard.

If you keep up with this journey you will be astounded at the way judddd reshapes your body- I know I am often stunned when I notice how small my wrists are or how thin my fingers have become!

Alcestis · 01-04-2013, 04:54 AM

for everyone's fantastic NSVs!!

svenskamae · 01-04-2013, 09:47 AM

I've been looking forward to reporting this morning's NSV. I have been doing workouts with 8 pound weights for a little while now, and this morning when I put my arm into the sleeve of my dress, I noticed a visible bicep bump on my upper arm

, instead of just flab (though there's still lots of flab there). I particularly need to work on upper-body strength; a few years ago I did a fitness assessment and scored in the top 10 percent (for women of my size) in lower body strength and in the bottom 10 percent in upper body/arm strength. So it's good to know that I'm making some visible progress there

--though I've got a long way still to go.

cactusrose63 · 01-04-2013, 09:49 AM

Woah, where have I been??? This thread just started mid-December and here we are already at post 147!!! I need to catch up!!

Yvonnem2000 · 01-04-2013, 09:56 AM

Yesterday my daughter left to go back to college. I felt sooo sad. I thought, as soon as I'm alone I'm going to make a batch of cookie dough and eat the whole thing.

Instead, I soaked in the hot tub, went for a run, and then got my nails done. A definite victory!

01-03-2013, 08:55 AM	#127
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	I finally have one again!!!! A nice way to start 2013. I went to a party where I hadn't seen a previous co-worker for over a year. I started to talk to him and I could tell he wasn't "placing me" in his mind. Suddenly he kind of jumps and says "I recognized the voice, but couldn't place it with the person. Holy $%&! you look outstanding!!" i just can't even describe the joy I felt at that moment. It's funny how a sentence or two can stoke your fires and make them burn brightly. That validation has inspired me to knuckle down and work it harder and with more determination. It's the best kind of high. Another non NSV was I kept the 51 pound loss THROUGH the holidays. I have never ever maintained through the holidays before. __________________ Good broth resurrects the dead. ~ South American Proverb

01-03-2013, 10:28 AM	#134
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,347 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 have another one. Last night, when I was dressing for the gym, I wasn't really happy with the way I looked in my workout clothes. I told DH I would be so much happier with my body if it weren't for my saggy tummy and tush. He looked at me like I was crazy, then told me, "Dawn, you're 40 years old and a mother. You have a ROCKING body!" Then, at the gym, there were mirrors all around the studio where I did my first ever Zumba class (an NSV of its own), and I realized I really do have a warped perspective where my body's concerned. I was one of the thinnest women in the class, and definitely the thinnest, most fit woman there in my age range. I don't see it when I look at myself in the mirror, but looking in the mirror with other people all around me in the mirror, I could see it. Now to just get this flab toned and firm! __________________ Dawn Atkins 10/24/11 @ 277.6 JUDDD 12/12/11 @ 267.8 5:2 1/23/13 for maintenance at 165 In Place of a Roadmap 5/17/13 at 155

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12-28-2012, 07:30 PM	#121
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,237 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)	Thank you sweet buds!

12-28-2012, 09:03 PM	#122
Seabreezes Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paradise Posts: 1,196 Gallery: Seabreezes Stats: 191/155/160 WOE: Low Carb ala JUDDD Start Date: Seems like forever - restart June '11	Yes, you look lovely, Carly. What a wonderful way to start 2013! We are all going to rock it!

12-28-2012, 09:36 PM	#123
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 883 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	Wow, Carly!! You look amazing!!

12-28-2012, 10:13 PM	#124
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,900 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	LOVE the hair Carly! And good for you for pampering yourself! Arlene, you'll be coming up with NSVs before you know it. They sneak up on you! For several weeks after starting, I read them and got great inspiration, and thought "I can't wait to have one." And then I realized I was having them all over the place but not really acknowledging them. Duh! (me not you!)

12-29-2012, 03:43 AM	#125
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	You are a million dollar babe Carly. Just looking a lovely as you really are. Yes Arlene, just being inspired to change is an NSV in and of itself. See, you have a one already!

01-03-2013, 09:05 AM	#128
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,900 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	WOW Beverly! Keep reliving that moment over and over in your mind. It's a great one!

01-03-2013, 09:24 AM	#129
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,209 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	WTG, Beverly!

01-03-2013, 09:26 AM	#130
Eieio Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Mo. Posts: 707 Gallery: Eieio Stats: 155/140/130 (130) WOE: Atkin, JUDDD Start Date: Dec-10	Very COOL! Yes keeping the off weight is the bigger!!

01-03-2013, 10:00 AM	#131
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,683 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	You go Beverly!!!

01-03-2013, 10:23 AM	#132
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,347 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	Rawr, Beverly! Did he look like this?

01-03-2013, 10:25 AM	#133
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	Woohoo, Beverly! Now that's a NSV to treasure!!!

01-03-2013, 11:50 AM	#136
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,900 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	Right on Dawn! That must feel amazing to realize you're the thinnest there! Did you ever think it could happen? And it has! Love the new avi, by the way. You guys look so happy and you ARE thin! In a fantastic way!

01-03-2013, 12:58 PM	#137
Zib Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: usually at home Posts: 2,552 Gallery: Zib WOE: JUDDD Start Date: August 2012 - Cholesterol down 70 points!	Beverly, what an awesome moment. I'd be able to live on a compliment like that for the rest of the year. Dawn, how wonderful that you were able to see thru your own insecurities and get past them.

01-03-2013, 01:06 PM	#138
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,900 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	I re-discovered my collarbones! Yes, I do have them! I'm like a baby discovering her toes for the first time. I can't stop reaching up and touching them. Them's bones under there!

01-03-2013, 01:14 PM	#139
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,209 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	Yeay, Dawn and LCG! Great NSVs.

01-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#140
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	LCG, Re-discovering nay bones is a big deal to me. When I first saw my collarbone resurface, I made my BFF take photos of *just* my collarbone! I am probably the only person with a pic like that. I am excited for you!

01-03-2013, 02:30 PM	#141
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	Beverly, how awesome. You're right, those moments do totally make your day, your week!! And maintaining over the holidays...you're awesome!! Dawn, you really do look so great, and I'm glad your DH notices and tells you so. You've worked hard for your success!! LCG, rediscovering bones is so fun, isn't it? I remember when I reached up and scratched the back of my neck and realized I could feel my vertebrae. I still do that every so often.

01-03-2013, 09:48 PM	#144
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,900 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	Yay Sven. Those finger bones and tendons are a lovely sight, aren't they?

01-04-2013, 02:44 AM	#145
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	Wow! WoW! WOW! Beverly, for keeping the weight off through the eating season...and having someone really, really notice (by not recognizing you! What could be better?) Dawn, I love the new avi! That is the best pic of you yet! is in my future too. Funny how, when there is less of it, we suddenly want to tighten it up. LCG who would have thought bones could be so much fun?

01-04-2013, 04:54 AM	#147
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	for everyone's fantastic NSVs!!

01-04-2013, 09:47 AM	#148
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	I've been looking forward to reporting this morning's NSV. I have been doing workouts with 8 pound weights for a little while now, and this morning when I put my arm into the sleeve of my dress, I noticed a visible bicep bump on my upper arm , instead of just flab (though there's still lots of flab there). I particularly need to work on upper-body strength; a few years ago I did a fitness assessment and scored in the top 10 percent (for women of my size) in lower body strength and in the bottom 10 percent in upper body/arm strength. So it's good to know that I'm making some visible progress there --though I've got a long way still to go.

01-04-2013, 09:49 AM	#149
cactusrose63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast AZ Posts: 419 Gallery: cactusrose63 Stats: 154/141/135 - 5'4", Age: 51, Highest:178 WOE: JUDDD 1850/700 or less if I can! Start Date: JUDDD 4/30/12, LC and Carb Cycling 2002-2011	Woah, where have I been??? This thread just started mid-December and here we are already at post 147!!! I need to catch up!!

01-04-2013, 09:56 AM	#150
Yvonnem2000 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 213 Gallery: Yvonnem2000 Stats: 148.6/150.2/135 WOE: "Why We Get Fat" protocol Start Date: April 2012	Yesterday my daughter left to go back to college. I felt sooo sad. I thought, as soon as I'm alone I'm going to make a batch of cookie dough and eat the whole thing. Instead, I soaked in the hot tub, went for a run, and then got my nails done. A definite victory!