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| nsv's |
| 02.23.05 (8:29 am) [edit] |
NSV's, for those of you not in the weight-loss-surgery community, stand for Non-Scale Victories. NSVs are the things that keep us going, especially when our weight loss plateaus. They can be anything from lost inches, to changes in clothes or how people perceive us, to being able to do more in terms of exercise.I have two new NSV's: 1. I dropped two underwear sizes. It's one thing to tighten your belt, and another entirely for your butt to shrink. That's an awesome feeling. 2. My BMI has dropped almost 10 points. When I had the surgery, I was in the category of "Morbidly Obese." This, by the way, is really hard for me to blog, because it's embarrassing. I doubt anyone looking at me would have ever thought I was that bad off. I carried my weight really well. However, the weight was bad. Anyway, I have now dropped out of "Morbidly," passed through "Severely," and now I'm just considered "Obese." I have about another 30 pounds to lose to get past Obese and into merely "Overweight." Another 60 altogether, and I'll be exactly where I need to be. Think I can get there? I damned well better.... Sound effects: Blues Before Sunrise, Eric Clapton |
posted by: adpierin11 (reply)
post date: 02.23.05 (8:29 am)
that's awesome... i need to start my work out thing so when bikini season comes i'll be alright :)
posted by: FinalyFree (reply)
post date: 02.23.05 (9:17 am)
That is just fantastic! Congratulations.
posted by: trekguy (reply)
post date: 02.23.05 (1:54 pm)
You go grrrrl!! One of the many reasons I left my ex is that even though I proded, pleaded, her friends and family proded and pleaded she would NEVER do anything about being MORBIDLY obese.
She has diabeties, is depressed, and has many many self confidence issues. I'm glad you decided to do someting to help yourself and reclaim your life. After seeing what she goes through I know the pain, hurt you've gone through.
So post proudly, I for one am proud you've spoken up about this and shown it can be done!!
Congrats!! Keep going until you meet your goal!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 02.23.05 (2:37 pm)
Reply to: adpierin11
Bikinis? Hmmm. I seem to remember those, a looong time ago...
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 02.23.05 (2:37 pm)
Reply to: aliciarose
Thanks, sweetie!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 02.23.05 (2:38 pm)
Reply to: trekguy
That was the nicest thing. Thanks for being so cool. It's especially hard to admit this stuff in front of all you uber-fit folk, but I'm joining you come hell or high water! I've got my Biketown bike and I'm hoping to do my first half-century this summer.
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