Non-Scale Victories (Part 2) - Page 6

KeirasMom · 01-04-2013, 10:06 AM

Yvonne and Svenskamae, those are great NSVs! WTG!

Kissa · 01-04-2013, 10:15 AM

Beverley you are rocking it my girl! That kind of compliment is so good as you realised. And not gaining over the holidays is a real triumph.

Dawn, as ever you are a shining example. Learning to see ourselves as others see us can be hard after losing as much weight as you have. I am so glad you are enjoying the exercise. I think I love you DH too.

LCG, Sven and other bony ladies, well done you. And Sven, bony and muscly, now you are just showing off, lol.

Yvonne that is such a great NSV. You should be very proud.

svenskamae · 01-04-2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yvonnem2000

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!

What a great victory and set of good choices.

Absolutely admirable

; I can definitely imagine that setting off some regrettable emotional eating for me. I'll try to remember your good example.

LoCarbGal · 01-04-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenskamae

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.

Yahoo! Biceps and upper body strength and definition!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yvonnem2000

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!

Yipee! Non-food, zero-calorie comfort! Victory!

Carly · 01-05-2013, 07:56 AM

Yay Sven and Yvonne! Great non-scale victories!

sorenkkg · 01-07-2013, 12:07 PM

I totally believe in non-food awards!

good job you guys!!!

S.

Shari4 · 01-07-2013, 02:13 PM

Yvonne & Svenskamae you guys rock!!

sungoddess · 01-08-2013, 08:26 AM

Yvonne & Svenskamae - great NSV's!!

I forgot a funny one I wanted to post. You know the potato chip bags that have the resealable zipper going across the top?

I always wondered why the heck they put that on a potato chip bag. Who reseals the bag? Who has chips left to seal?

Well, I have sooooo much better appetite control now. On an up day, I can take out a serving (yes, one serving) of chips and reseal the bag for another day!!!! woo hoo.

That probably seems insane to some of you, but being able to control my eating is such a big deal to me. When people said to eat in moderation, I wondered what the heck was that ?
I used to have the mentality that whatever was before me, I needed to eat it. (except for people and small animals.)

LoCarbGal · 01-08-2013, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

Yvonne & Svenskamae - great NSV's!!

I forgot a funny one I wanted to post. You know the potato chip bags that have the resealable zipper going across the top?

I always wondered why the heck they put that on a potato chip bag. Who reseals the bag? Who has chips left to seal?

Well, I have sooooo much better appetite control now. On an up day, I can take out a serving (yes, one serving) of chips and reseal the bag for another day!!!! woo hoo.

That probably seems insane to some of you, but being able to control my eating is such a big deal to me. When people said to eat in moderation, I wondered what the heck was that ?
I used to have the mentality that whatever was before me, I needed to eat it. (except for people and small animals.)

Beverly!

...people and small animals.....

KeirasMom · 01-08-2013, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

Yvonne & Svenskamae - great NSV's!!

I forgot a funny one I wanted to post. You know the potato chip bags that have the resealable zipper going across the top?

I always wondered why the heck they put that on a potato chip bag. Who reseals the bag? Who has chips left to seal?

Well, I have sooooo much better appetite control now. On an up day, I can take out a serving (yes, one serving) of chips and reseal the bag for another day!!!! woo hoo.

That probably seems insane to some of you, but being able to control my eating is such a big deal to me. When people said to eat in moderation, I wondered what the heck was that ?
I used to have the mentality that whatever was before me, I needed to eat it. (except for people and small animals.)

Love this! BTW, wherever did you find resealable chips? I need those!!

sungoddess · 01-08-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Love this! BTW, wherever did you find resealable chips? I need those!!

They were Archer Farms brand that I got at Target.
I now love baked chips and the sea salt with vinegar is just lovely!

cactusrose63 · 01-08-2013, 09:37 AM

Thanks so much to you all for reminding me to focus more on the non-food rewards. I had fallen back into some bad habits over the holidays. Funny how that craving/obsession monster rears its ugly head if we give it but the least little opportunity.....

Kissa · 01-08-2013, 10:54 AM

Wow, Beverley I am with you, I am astonished that you have accomplished this feat of self control. I am sure I couldn't do that....

And there are still days when small animals are not safe from me.

Yes, Barb this is such an important thread.

KeirasMom · 01-08-2013, 11:17 AM

Thanks Beverly. I am starting my Target list.

Carly · 01-08-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoCarbGal

Beverly!

...people and small animals.....

My cats breathed a sigh of relief

They are still mad that they don't get scraps on DDs!

Shari4 · 01-08-2013, 08:50 PM

Beverly!!

I'm like Dawn! I haven't seen the resealable potato chip bags! I need to make a Target list, too! But, I buy Pringles low fat & take out a serving & close it up. Never thought I could.

Zib · 01-09-2013, 08:50 AM

Beverly, that's a big NSV! I can totally appreciate the need to clear the plate or empty the bag - or the refrigerator.

Luna Loca · 01-09-2013, 11:54 AM

Chips with a zipper top are a great idea--I don't buy chips very often, because I eat too many. But having the zipper top will probably make me think I'll eat less, because I can just zip up the top of the bag. Sadly, the top unzips as easily as it zips up, I'm sure, and I'd be back at it again.

I have an NSV--for the first time in a long time. Two actually. Both clothes related. The first one is wearing tight leggings and knee-high boots with a sweater that comes down to just below my butt. I've never thought I had good legs, but now, with the weight loss and the exercise, I have good enough legs, at least for this! DH thinks I look hot!

The second one is my coat. I bought a size large coat at Old Navy last year, and this year when winter weather rolled around I pulled it back out again and I just swim in it. I didn't want to buy a new one because of the cost, but I really did want a new one because it looked and felt terrible.

We went into a thrift store yesterday and I started trying on coats. All the mediums were too large on me! I finally found a coat that I liked, size small!!! I'm not really small, I'm wearing a 12. I would say it's vanity sizing, but all the mediums were too big and several of the smalls fit just fine, so I don't think it's just the one jacket.

Anyway, it's cute and it's warm and it was only $15 for a very nice jacket. And so I turned around and donated the old size large to the thrift store. Yay!!

sorenkkg · 01-09-2013, 12:03 PM

Awesome NSV Luna!

Doing well and doing good with the donation!

S.

LoCarbGal · 01-09-2013, 12:44 PM

Luna, great find on the jacket! Small! Keep reminding yourself.....you wear small!

KeirasMom · 01-09-2013, 12:51 PM

Wow Luna, a small! Just WOW! With my height and build, I'm happy to be in a large. I can't even imagine!

Librarygirl · 01-09-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Loca

Chips with a zipper top are a great idea--I don't buy chips very often, because I eat too many. But having the zipper top will probably make me think I'll eat less, because I can just zip up the top of the bag. Sadly, the top unzips as easily as it zips up, I'm sure, and I'd be back at it again.

I have an NSV--for the first time in a long time. Two actually. Both clothes related. The first one is wearing tight leggings and knee-high boots with a sweater that comes down to just below my butt. I've never thought I had good legs, but now, with the weight loss and the exercise, I have good enough legs, at least for this! DH thinks I look hot!

The second one is my coat. I bought a size large coat at Old Navy last year, and this year when winter weather rolled around I pulled it back out again and I just swim in it. I didn't want to buy a new one because of the cost, but I really did want a new one because it looked and felt terrible.

We went into a thrift store yesterday and I started trying on coats. All the mediums were too large on me! I finally found a coat that I liked, size small!!! I'm not really small, I'm wearing a 12. I would say it's vanity sizing, but all the mediums were too big and several of the smalls fit just fine, so I don't think it's just the one jacket.

Anyway, it's cute and it's warm and it was only $15 for a very nice jacket. And so I turned around and donated the old size large to the thrift store. Yay!!

That's great!!!

I have a NSV that happened this afternoon: My Library Dean was behind me on the stairs coming back from a meeting and she said, "Cindy, are you dropping some pounds?"

Shari4 · 01-09-2013, 06:40 PM

Luna & Cindy

Great NSV's!!

Carly · 01-09-2013, 06:56 PM

Yay Luna and Cindy!

svenskamae · 01-09-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Loca

Chips with a zipper top are a great idea--I don't buy chips very often, because I eat too many. But having the zipper top will probably make me think I'll eat less, because I can just zip up the top of the bag. Sadly, the top unzips as easily as it zips up, I'm sure, and I'd be back at it again.

I have an NSV--for the first time in a long time. Two actually. Both clothes related. The first one is wearing tight leggings and knee-high boots with a sweater that comes down to just below my butt. I've never thought I had good legs, but now, with the weight loss and the exercise, I have good enough legs, at least for this! DH thinks I look hot!

The second one is my coat. I bought a size large coat at Old Navy last year, and this year when winter weather rolled around I pulled it back out again and I just swim in it. I didn't want to buy a new one because of the cost, but I really did want a new one because it looked and felt terrible.

We went into a thrift store yesterday and I started trying on coats. All the mediums were too large on me! I finally found a coat that I liked, size small!!! I'm not really small, I'm wearing a 12. I would say it's vanity sizing, but all the mediums were too big and several of the smalls fit just fine, so I don't think it's just the one jacket.

Anyway, it's cute and it's warm and it was only $15 for a very nice jacket. And so I turned around and donated the old size large to the thrift store. Yay!!

Woohoooo!!!!

How awesome to be wearing a size small coat! and I'll bet you look great in those leggings! Way to go!

svenskamae · 01-09-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

That's great!!!

I have a NSV that happened this afternoon: My Library Dean was behind me on the stairs coming back from a meeting and she said, "Cindy, are you dropping some pounds?"

Congratulations on that compliment, Cindy! You are doing great!

gotsomeold · 01-10-2013, 04:43 AM

All of this and a back-up stash of potato chips too!

Librarygirl · 01-10-2013, 06:18 AM

This made me think of the Cheetos I bought on Tuesday (UD), one of my favorite snack foods. I only ate one serving and put the chip clip on them. Today I took out another serving for my lunch (with a sandwich). I never really sat down and ate an entire family size bag, but it wouldn't last more than a couple of days...I guess I am more in control of my appetite too!

Flutter · 01-10-2013, 08:42 AM

LOVE cheetos! I usually avoid buying them, but I have done pulled out a serving size and just added the cals now, too. It's awesome to be able to do that!

I am so happy for all the NSVs over here this week! It is JANUARY for crying out loud, and look how amazing everyone has done over the holidays. I always think of NSVs in, oh, say, MARCH. LOL!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!

Carly · 01-11-2013, 05:01 AM

Cheetos are one of those things that I can get carried away with awake! I have not bought a big bag since February 2012! If I want them really bad I get 1 50 cent snack bag.

In one of Yam Yam's older threads I wrote that I had 20 pounds of collateral damage from Cheetos!!!!!

01-04-2013, 10:15 AM	#152
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	Beverley you are rocking it my girl! That kind of compliment is so good as you realised. And not gaining over the holidays is a real triumph. Dawn, as ever you are a shining example. Learning to see ourselves as others see us can be hard after losing as much weight as you have. I am so glad you are enjoying the exercise. I think I love you DH too. LCG, Sven and other bony ladies, well done you. And Sven, bony and muscly, now you are just showing off, lol. Yvonne that is such a great NSV. You should be very proud. __________________ Cindy Relax, rotate, reduce, rejoice. Allies Exercising Around the World - March - 2013

01-08-2013, 08:26 AM	#158
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	Yvonne & Svenskamae - great NSV's!! I forgot a funny one I wanted to post. You know the potato chip bags that have the resealable zipper going across the top? I always wondered why the heck they put that on a potato chip bag. Who reseals the bag? Who has chips left to seal? Well, I have sooooo much better appetite control now. On an up day, I can take out a serving (yes, one serving) of chips and reseal the bag for another day!!!! woo hoo. That probably seems insane to some of you, but being able to control my eating is such a big deal to me. When people said to eat in moderation, I wondered what the heck was that ? I used to have the mentality that whatever was before me, I needed to eat it. (except for people and small animals.) __________________ Good broth resurrects the dead. ~ South American Proverb

01-09-2013, 11:54 AM	#168
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	Chips with a zipper top are a great idea--I don't buy chips very often, because I eat too many. But having the zipper top will probably make me think I'll eat less, because I can just zip up the top of the bag. Sadly, the top unzips as easily as it zips up, I'm sure, and I'd be back at it again. I have an NSV--for the first time in a long time. Two actually. Both clothes related. The first one is wearing tight leggings and knee-high boots with a sweater that comes down to just below my butt. I've never thought I had good legs, but now, with the weight loss and the exercise, I have good enough legs, at least for this! DH thinks I look hot! The second one is my coat. I bought a size large coat at Old Navy last year, and this year when winter weather rolled around I pulled it back out again and I just swim in it. I didn't want to buy a new one because of the cost, but I really did want a new one because it looked and felt terrible. We went into a thrift store yesterday and I started trying on coats. All the mediums were too large on me! I finally found a coat that I liked, size small!!! I'm not really small, I'm wearing a 12. I would say it's vanity sizing, but all the mediums were too big and several of the smalls fit just fine, so I don't think it's just the one jacket. Anyway, it's cute and it's warm and it was only $15 for a very nice jacket. And so I turned around and donated the old size large to the thrift store. Yay!! __________________ "before" from the bad old days. "Success occurs in clusters and is born in generosity" --Julia Cameron Describes my JUDDD Buddds perfectly.

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01-04-2013, 10:06 AM	#151
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,308 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	Yvonne and Svenskamae, those are great NSVs! WTG!

01-05-2013, 07:56 AM	#155
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,152 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)	Yay Sven and Yvonne! Great non-scale victories!

01-07-2013, 12:07 PM	#156
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,584 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 totally believe in non-food awards! good job you guys!!! S.

01-07-2013, 02:13 PM	#157
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 870 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	Yvonne & Svenskamae you guys rock!!

01-08-2013, 09:37 AM	#162
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	Thanks so much to you all for reminding me to focus more on the non-food rewards. I had fallen back into some bad habits over the holidays. Funny how that craving/obsession monster rears its ugly head if we give it but the least little opportunity.....

01-08-2013, 10:54 AM	#163
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	Wow, Beverley I am with you, I am astonished that you have accomplished this feat of self control. I am sure I couldn't do that.... And there are still days when small animals are not safe from me. Yes, Barb this is such an important thread.

01-08-2013, 11:17 AM	#164
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,308 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	Thanks Beverly. I am starting my Target list.

01-08-2013, 08:50 PM	#166
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 870 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	Beverly!! I'm like Dawn! I haven't seen the resealable potato chip bags! I need to make a Target list, too! But, I buy Pringles low fat & take out a serving & close it up. Never thought I could.

01-09-2013, 08:50 AM	#167
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, that's a big NSV! I can totally appreciate the need to clear the plate or empty the bag - or the refrigerator.

01-09-2013, 12:03 PM	#169
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,584 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	Awesome NSV Luna! Doing well and doing good with the donation! S.

01-09-2013, 12:44 PM	#170
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,830 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/207.5/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 56.5 lbs	Luna, great find on the jacket! Small! Keep reminding yourself.....you wear small!

01-09-2013, 12:51 PM	#171
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,308 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	Wow Luna, a small! Just WOW! With my height and build, I'm happy to be in a large. I can't even imagine!

01-09-2013, 06:40 PM	#173
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 870 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	Luna & Cindy Great NSV's!!

01-09-2013, 06:56 PM	#174
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,152 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)	Yay Luna and Cindy!

01-10-2013, 04:43 AM	#177
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	All of this and a back-up stash of potato chips too!

01-10-2013, 06:18 AM	#178
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,741 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	This made me think of the Cheetos I bought on Tuesday (UD), one of my favorite snack foods. I only ate one serving and put the chip clip on them. Today I took out another serving for my lunch (with a sandwich). I never really sat down and ate an entire family size bag, but it wouldn't last more than a couple of days...I guess I am more in control of my appetite too!

01-10-2013, 08:42 AM	#179
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,388 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/144/135 5'4" 43yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	LOVE cheetos! I usually avoid buying them, but I have done pulled out a serving size and just added the cals now, too. It's awesome to be able to do that! I am so happy for all the NSVs over here this week! It is JANUARY for crying out loud, and look how amazing everyone has done over the holidays. I always think of NSVs in, oh, say, MARCH. LOL!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!

01-11-2013, 05:01 AM	#180
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,152 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)	Cheetos are one of those things that I can get carried away with awake! I have not bought a big bag since February 2012! If I want them really bad I get 1 50 cent snack bag. In one of Yam Yam's older threads I wrote that I had 20 pounds of collateral damage from Cheetos!!!!!