non-scale victory :)

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Hi all, just to say I love a non scale victory...

went to Melbourne for a midweek break with my beloved - last time I flew was before my sleeve... I hardly fit in the seat! I was around 13 - 14 stone and at 5'1" more spherical than oblong.

On wednesday I fit comfortably in the seat with space either side and my seat belt had to be pulled in... so happy.
Another little victory - went to Forever new - love their clothes - and picked a huge selection of flowery, spring racing style outfits in size 16 (I feel as a 'young' shop most stuff is smaller than other shops) happily they all fell off, I discovered styles that did not suit but felt happy getting to know my new figure and how to dress.

I went to Target and tried on a beautiful frock - size 12, fit beautifully but a bit long in the waist. Their mirrors were great, saw everything, every little bump, extra bulge and just where my short frame lets me down with normal height clothes.

So I'm home - and yes we did really enjoy the food scene - I'm 1/2 kilo up on Tuesday and determined to get on top of the winter indulgences - thankyou frank mirrors .

Talking food, we worked out a great way for me to try everything and Barry not to have to eat the better part of two meals. At a Greek restaurant we ordered two mezze starters and one main meal - I got to taste and enjoy and he had a reasonable meal, Tapas was no problem, Indian we had one starter, two mains (mistake - should have been starter), one rice one nan... oh and one bottle wine. It was funny serving a teaspoon of rice, a teaspoon of curry, one lamb cutlet on my very large plate but I felt in control and loved the meal. At brekky we ordered one breakfast and shared, so two eggs on toast became one egg and half a slice for me. At no time were we confronted about sharing our meals - I was ready with my 'stomach surgery' explaination just in case.

We had a wonderful time, walked everywhere, enjoyed museums, art galleries and the shops - already planning next trip.

Happy Sunday everyone - I'm off for a walk now woith my lovely hubby xoxox

Ohhh a hot bath! Sounds great. Love a good non scale victory!

Ginka wrote:

Tonight I fit comfortably into my first bath in four years and there was enough water in it to keep me warm.

Ah know that one well, I fit in (Just) and I don't need bugger all water! LOL

Tonight I fit comfortably into my first bath in four years and there was enough water in it to keep me warm.

JPC wrote:

Hey Scott,

I have to sit on the bed and swing my leg really hard to get that on the bed and then struggle to get to my feet, but today it worked and I'm sure it is going to work for you soon too.

It's a sod when you have to live in thongs because you can just slip them on, particularly when it is only eight degrees in the middle of the day :-)

Cheers,

Janet

I wish I could swing em up and reach em but at this stage its a no go unfortunately but once the sleeve op is done and the weight drops I'm sure this will change, I too live in thongs, thank god for thongs! LOL.

8 degrees OUCH! that's cold, I'm bitchin when its 15! LOL

Hey Scott,

I have to sit on the bed and swing my leg really hard to get that on the bed and then struggle to get to my feet, but today it worked and I'm sure it is going to work for you soon too.

It's a sod when you have to live in thongs because you can just slip them on, particularly when it is only eight degrees in the middle of the day :-)

Cheers,

Janet

Shit I can't even see my ankles ! lol - well done JPC its nice when you notice little things like that hey. I look forward to putting on my own socks and shoes one day, something I haven't been able to do for a very long time now.

Good luck with your op when you have it.

cheers
Scott

I had a non-scale victory today and this is pre sleeve, just on Optifast. I can now do my sneakers up!!

Pippa, your avatar tells me you are incey wincey ennie weenie tiny! Good on you girl. It's so great to see success stories. Warms my cockles. Congrats on the NSV. Good on you too Glennmarie...you're inspiring. Love seeing people so happy!

After shopping in Millers during the week I wore my new clothes to work today and lo and behold I don't look huge in the mirrored lift doors - did a little jig and was still twisting and turning to look at myself - when the doors opened on the ground floor - very embarassing but a great buzz!!!!

Congrats on the great NSVs....and re comments re washing and travelling...it's all true...I now pack fewer clothes and they take up less space when I travel.

S

Today I wore a belt.

For the first time ever.

Because I needed to keep my pants up.



I have never in my life had an issue keeping my pants up. More commonly I would have an issue getting them done up!

HAHA yeah JPC sure was, I was so shocked when I got home I tried them on again!! LMAO I just cant believe I am wearing size 10's I have never in my adult life wore a size 10 in anything! :)

OMG Kateh - that would be a dream come true

When your tiny gf hands you size 10 clothes that she doesnt want & they fit!! WTH!!!!!

I think it is fantastic. But my dream is to go on holidays and having more space in my suitcase to bring more "stuff" home with me!!

Hey Lady wrote:

I went on a bit of a spending spree buying new clothes last week.

So I noticed my non scale victory when I was doing the washing. Hanging out my old clothes on the line, they would be spread to a full arm span but my new clothes only seemed to be shoulder width.

Wierd yes. Victory none the less.

lol i thought the same one day hanging washing out - i thought wow imagine how much space i am gonna have when i lose weight! and how many less washes i will have to do...silly things yes lol

sounds like a great idea bast

going into target to buy a new shirt (because all my XL's are just hanging off me) and cheekily thinking "size 16? oh what the hell i'll try on a 14 and just see how I go....." and having it fit! I have fat arms so thats a little tight but the rest fit perfectly:)

Doing "Lapathon" at my daughters school & being able to do laps with her without being out of breath & feeling embarrassed to be biggest mum on the oval!!! :)

I went on a bit of a spending spree buying new clothes last week.

So I noticed my non scale victory when I was doing the washing. Hanging out my old clothes on the line, they would be spread to a full arm span but my new clothes only seemed to be shoulder width.

Wierd yes. Victory none the less.

Most certainly buying a size 14 skirt from Witchery....a "normal"shop! Such a great feeling, I love this new life since having my sleeve!

S

Fitting into size 13 jeans from jeans west I can't remember the last time I was this size

NSV; recently joined my local St Johns as a Volunteer ambo driver (would never have done this pre sleeve!) & not just that but actually looking forward to being able to tuck my uniform shirt in without looking like a beached whale!! :)
K

I can now play as many games of tennis on a Thursday as I want without the aches and pains or getting tired. When I come home I still have the energy to do what ever I want. Pre sleeve I would play a few games come home and collapse on the lounge for the rest of the day.

Non scale victories are fantastic!

This is my latest - this weekend I went swimming with my kids, sat by the pool and took my 3 year old on a waterside. I wouldn't have been able to do this pre-sleeve. I felt normal!

Hope you didn't actually show them your full moon! *grins*