NSVs - Non Scale Victories

Double NSV !

At work yesterday and got told my work shirt looked colossal on me and that I needed to get some smaller ones. They just so happened to have a polo shirt at hand for me to try on.... I have been wearing a mans 3xl shirt and this polo shirt was just a large... And it fit! The girls were like OMG! You have a waist! So big smiles there.

And this morning, weigh in - officially in the 15 stone bracket with only 4 lbs to go until my 5 stone :D good start to the weekend. Xx
 
Yay! Well done Minky... it's a real buzz when you find out you can actually fit into, and look well in a smaller size! And well done on joining us in the 15s. xx
 
Really tiny victory but resisted chocolate after a spicy tea. Usually dive straight into my dark chocolate stash to get rid of the tingling. 2.5 syns saved :-D
 
Looked at photos from past today-- and instead of thinking "well, I wasn't slim... But I wish I looked like that now!!" and getting a bit depressed about it - then heading for the cake (like that'd help!)

I instead thought "I'm gonna look BETTER than that!" and again felt proud if my progress so far! :)
 
I just fit into one of my old dresses :) admittedly i only outgrow it about 6 months before i started SW but still :)

yey
 
I have shoulders!!! I know this sounds bizarre but I've been "discovering" bits of myself over the past few months - I now have hip bones, ribs, a collar bone and tonight looking in the mirror my shoulders look defined! Now if only I could discover my knees!!!
 
littlemeercat said:
I have shoulders!!! I know this sounds bizarre but I've been "discovering" bits of myself over the past few months - I now have hip bones, ribs, a collar bone and tonight looking in the mirror my shoulders look defined! Now if only I could discover my knees!!!
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Lol! I'm sure I had ribs once :D xxx
 
My manager at work said that you could tell I'd lost a bit of weight, very sweet! It may not be true as I've lost 5 pounds and I'm not sure you could really tell from that, but either way it's a nice thing to hear and it made me feel like I looked better, which meant that I did. In the words of Gok Wan, it's all about the confidence! Ha.
 
It may be that you've lost it from your face first and so it's noticeable.
It might also be that you know you've lost and are more confident so are dressing in less baggy / frumpy clothes.
I know that my consultant did a double take the other week when I finally stopped wearing my old 3 or 4XL baggy sweatshirts and walked in wearing a more form fitting L t shirt and XL jumper.

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Well, it wouldn't be the clothes thing as I wear a uniform at work so he's only ever seen me wearing that! Haha. But maybe it's the face thing. I know when I've lost weight before that it does usually go from my face first, so that's probably it. Good to know :)
 
Well done everyone!

I now have ribs, (when laying down!) and collar bones!!!

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ColJack said:
YAY!!! I just bought my first pair of trousers in a LOOOOOONNGGG time that didn't have to come from the internet or "specialist" store or market stall... :)
I am also trying to not add the phrase "ok they were the biggest that tesco sells....." and just revel in the fact that I can now wear "regular" off the peg clothes..

I'm now in a size 46 trouser ( still hard to find that size in a 33 leg though.. :( hate being tall.. ), a L or XL shirt / T-shirt, and an XL or XXL jumper / hoodie ( I like my jumpers baggy.. )
Not bad going from a start of size 70 jeans, and 6XL or 7XL tops..
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Amazing! This is such a great achievement, Coljack, love reading your stuff on here. Enjoy your shopping now!!!;)
 
Wow, I can't believe I just read through most of this post!!! But once I started I just couldn't stop.

I am inspired by absolutely everyone.

I joined SW on Monday and wasn't too horrified to see how much I had let myself go because I could obviously see it in the mirror.... but now I have taken the most important step I am sure soon I will also be here letting you all know my NSV.

Thanks everyone for posting and well done on your achievements.

Lyndsay xxxx
 
I only had a stone to lose when I started sw, I'm at target now but most people don't really notice - met up with friends I'd not seen in a while yesterday and one said wow have you lost weight....made me feel great!!! :)
 
B's lovely lady said:
I only had a stone to lose when I started sw, I'm at target now but most people don't really notice - met up with friends I'd not seen in a while yesterday and one said wow have you lost weight....made me feel great!!! :)
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Woo! Go you :)

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I also posted this in my food diary but I'm kinda too proud to let it sit there on its own!

Got back from band practice at 10pm the boys & OH (rest of the band) ordered a kebab... OH had a mixed kebab no salad, large cheesy chips and a 'special burger' (quarter pounder with cheese & doner meat on a massive bun no salad...)

I'm rather proud of myself as I had a chicken shish with salad, made wholewheat Cous Cous on the side & threw away the pitta!

I counted it as 6 syns cause it was cooked in oil I reckon.

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Lozzie Stardust said:
I also posted this in my food diary but I'm kinda too proud to let it sit there on its own!

Got back from band practice at 10pm the boys & OH (rest of the band) ordered a kebab... OH had a mixed kebab no salad, large cheesy chips and a 'special burger' (quarter pounder with cheese & doner meat on a massive bun no salad...)

I'm rather proud of myself as I had a chicken shish with salad, made wholewheat Cous Cous on the side & threw away the pitta!

I counted it as 6 syns cause it was cooked in oil I reckon.

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Well done!! It's so tough when other people are eating!!! Definite NSV!!!!
 
I bought a size 12 dress in the sale in Peacocks the other weekend, not expecting to be able to wear it for a while. Decided last night to try it on, and it fits! So wore it to work today and have had loads of people commenting on me, it and the killer heels I'm wearing!

I ususally wear trousers for work or, if I do occasionally wear a skirt, it comes down past my knees, but this dress just skirts my knee and when I'm sat down my legs are quite obviously 'out'! Now, I hate my legs with a passion but am really digging how it's made me feel wearing it today, so maybe I need to go buy a couple more dresses in a similar style and get them out more often!
 
My latest NSV is sticking to the plan this week, even though I've been having a bit of a rough time, since myself and OH split on Saturday morning. Go me! That's determination.
 
Well done Mandy! I don't think I'd have managed: would be pizza and vodka all week ;-) Amazing to think you can go through a relationship breakdown and still stick to it. Congrats :-D
 
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