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Non-Scale Victories Linkup Week 2!
Too many of us base our success just on the number we see on the scale, but there is so much more to it! All the little changes we make are helping us make a healthier lifestyle. Whether you lost weight this week or not, let's celebrate your non-scale victories! So whether you said no to that birthday cake in the office, ran a 5k, or tracked your food every day this week. . . it is time to celebrate!
Besides having my first session with a personal trainer (you can read about that here), my big NSV for the week is:
I need major bridesmaid dress alterations!
I was thrilled that I was asked to be my cousin's Maid of Honor in July. Together we went to look at bridesmaids dresses in August. First, I went with her to look at bridal gowns and to go to the store that had the dress she liked the most. Let me tell you, she looks gorgeous in that dress! Well, the saleswoman basically insisted that I try on bridesmaid dresses on the spot. I hadn't expected trying anything on and I wasn't really mentally prepared to be trying on all these dresses in a store where it was definitely not plus sizes. The woman looked at me and said she thought they had stuff that would fit. Yeah, ok lady. No way in Hell I was going to fit in the size 12s she was pulling out. I actually apologized to my cousin after attempting to humor the saleswoman and not being able to get the dress to even remotely fit and said I wouldn't try any more. My cousin wasn't annoyed or anything, she didn't realize the saleswoman was going to do that, but my first experience picking out dresses was awful.
Our second venture to find a dress was about a week later. We went to David's Bridal, which has all sizes. Unfortunately, the dress we both liked the most they didn't have in my size in the store. So I had to try on the size smaller and just not zip it. Not my shining moment. The saleswoman was really nice there though. She apologized for them not having the size like they should and we ordered my correct size and all was good.
Well, I tried on the dress to show my sister what it looked like yesterday and yeah it is practically falling off. It is so big! I've only gone down one pants size, but I need some definite alterations on this dress now! The wedding is in April so I still have a few more weeks to try to lose a few more pounds before I need to get alterations, but it really did feel great seeing how much I'm going to need to have it taken in! I may have only lost 35 pounds, but my shape is definitely changing :) I know this is similar to my NSV for last week about losing a clothing size, but I've just been really excited about it!
Actually, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in another wedding that will be in October and we went to look at dresses last Sunday. We went to the same store and the samples in the store I was wearing in the smaller size. I'm looking forward to what size I could actually be in come October!
So What are your Non-Scale Victories for the Week?
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Congrats on your weight loss! It is such an awesome feeling when your clothes are too big!! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is an awesome feeling!
DeleteAwesome! I had that happen with my wedding dress and it was AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job Katie. It must feel amazing to be able to shop smaller sizes and know the dress is just falling off you
ReplyDeleteIsn't that like literally the best feeling ever? That happened with me with dresses I bought for my cruise. When I bought them I couldn't even fit into them. They wouldn't zip at all-- but after a month and a half they zipped and were a little big! Seriously the best feeling ever. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I am going to be the Maid of Honor for my cousin, but her wedding isn't until 2014, so I have plenty of time before I need to find a dress. I'm excited to see what size I'll need by then!
ReplyDeleteYes, you have plenty of time to lose some sizes!
DeleteGreat job! That is a victory for sure. I hope you went the threw out all of your clothes that are now too big. If you haven't, DO IT! I did that and it was the most liberating thing ever. Also the scariest thing ever too. But I know that if they are not in the house, I will not be tempted to let my size grow. I can't afford new clothes, so I will have to work hard to at least maintain the ones I am in now!
ReplyDeleteI haven't thrown out any clothes yet, but thanks for the suggestion! I should gather up all the decent ones to donate!
Deletethat is so awesome, Katie! i bet the feeling is just overwhelming. i too am excited to see how far your progress gets you by October.
ReplyDeletei have never done a link-up before, but i may have to try this! i love the idea of celebrating something amazing besides just the falling number on the scale.
That's an awesome NSV! I remember having to wear my bridesmaids dress at my best friend's wedding a few years ago. I think I was the biggest I have ever been, and I had to get the dress altered BIGGER. It would not fit around the chest. :( What a terrible feeling. So good for you, be glad you don't have to go through what I did!!
ReplyDeleteThe bridesmaid dress NSV is fantastic.. just wait until July! :D
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm excited to see by the weddings what sizes I will be!
DeleteThat is awesome that it's already needing alternations, such a good feeling!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best feeling ever!! Congratulations lady, youre on your way!
ReplyDeleteHi, Katie! I'm so happy to have found your blog, and I've been reading it the last couple weeks. I also blog about my weight loss journey, so it's great to see others like me out there!
ReplyDeleteI had a scale victory this week in my weight loss (FINALLY! It's been quite a plateau) but I also had a similar non-scale victory this week. Over Christmas, I bought sweatpants for lounging and workout, and assumed I'd need the biggest size. Luckily, I've since discovered they're just a bit too big for me! It was a great realization, and it was a great non-scale victory to keep me motivated.
Congrats on needing dress alterations!
Hi! Thanks for following and commenting :)
DeleteThat is great that you had a similar NSV! It is a great feeling! I hope you can link up and share with us next week :)
Getting dress alterations (although ridiculously expensive) has to be the BEST feeling ever!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting?! Having to get alterations to a dress because it is too big is an awesome feeling! It makes it a bit more enjoyable to have to in for alterations. Quite the NSV this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, nice to have it taken in and not let out!
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