Non-Scale Victories — Share Your Wins

Started by admin · Jun 22, 2026 · 48 replies · 2 views
Jun 22, 2026 #1
The scale doesn't capture everything! This is the thread for all the wins that don't show up as a number — rings fitting again, crossing your legs, skipping the second helping without trying, climbing stairs without losing your breath. Drop your NSV below and let us celebrate with you.
Jun 22, 2026 #2
Buckled an airplane seatbelt without the extender for the first time in years. I cried a little.
6 days ago #3
My blood pressure is normal at my last check-up — off one of my meds! Down 30 lbs on Zepbound and my doctor was thrilled.
6 days ago #4
Look how far you've come. Energy to actually cook dinner instead of collapsing. This is huge. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
6 days ago #5
Sat in a booth at a restaurant comfortably. Such a small thing but it meant everything.
6 days ago #6
Adding my two cents: You're doing amazing.
6 days ago #7
Played tag with my kids in the backyard and didn't need to stop. Wegovy gave me my energy back.
6 days ago #8
Following along — Stay the course. This community is the best.
6 days ago #9
Reading this and Played with my kids in the yard without getting winded. The mental side is harder than people admit. You've got this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
6 days ago #10
Following along — My sleep apnea numbers improved at my last study. So proud of you. So glad I'm not alone in this.
5 days ago #11
Coming back to this thread — Cheering you on from here. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone.
5 days ago #12
For what it's worth, Crossed my legs for the first time in years today. Look how far you've come. Rooting for you.
5 days ago #13
Coming back to this thread — Crossed my legs for the first time in years today. Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Everyone's different of course.
5 days ago #14
Reading this and We're all in this together. Blood pressure is finally in normal range. Rooting for you.
5 days ago #15
Late to this but Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Keep us posted! Everyone's different of course.
5 days ago #16
Honestly, Don't give up — it's worth it. Sending solidarity, this part is genuinely hard.
5 days ago #17
For what it's worth, Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. The mental side is harder than people admit.
5 days ago #18
The mental side is harder than people admit. Walked up three flights of stairs and wasn't out of breath. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
4 days ago #19
Buckled an airplane seatbelt with no extender, almost cried.
4 days ago #20
Honestly, Clothes are loose enough that I need a smaller size. You're doing amazing. Hang in there. Everyone's different of course.
4 days ago #21
Played with my kids in the yard without getting winded. Thanks for sharing this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
4 days ago #22
Totally agree. Buckled an airplane seatbelt with no extender, almost cried. This community is the best.
4 days ago #23
Rooting for you. Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey. Rooting for you. Everyone's different of course.
4 days ago #24
Coming back to this thread — Sending solidarity, this part is genuinely hard. Fit into a restaurant booth comfortably, small thing but huge.
4 days ago #25
Adding my two cents: Buckled an airplane seatbelt with no extender, almost cried. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there.
4 days ago #26
Adding my two cents: Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady. Played with my kids in the yard without getting winded.
3 days ago #27
Adding my two cents: Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey. Fit into a restaurant booth comfortably, small thing but huge. This community is the best.
3 days ago #28
Just wanted to say, Buckled an airplane seatbelt with no extender, almost cried. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
3 days ago #29
Honestly, Sending solidarity, this part is genuinely hard. Got off one of my blood pressure meds.
3 days ago #30
Adding my two cents: Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Tied my shoes without it being a whole production. Keep us posted!
3 days ago #31
Same here — Maintenance for three months now and holding. Scale didn't move but my rings fit again. Clothes are loose enough that I need a smaller size. Onward!
3 days ago #32
Just wanted to say, Crossed my legs for the first time in years today. Finally cracked a plateau I'd been stuck on for a month. You've got this.
3 days ago #33
Coming back to this thread — Walked up three flights of stairs and wasn't out of breath. My sleep apnea numbers improved at my last study. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
3 days ago #34
Same here, Walked up three flights of stairs and wasn't out of breath. Rooting for you.
3 days ago #35
You should be really proud. Onward!
3 days ago #36
Maintenance for three months now and holding. You've got this.
2 days ago #37
Look how far you've come.
2 days ago #38
Late to this but Got off one of my blood pressure meds. Played with my kids in the yard without getting winded. So glad I'm not alone in this.
2 days ago #39
Reading this and Got off one of my blood pressure meds. Energy to actually cook dinner instead of collapsing. That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
2 days ago #40
Same here — Been there — it does get easier I promise. Hang in there.
2 days ago #41
For what it's worth, Been there — it does get easier I promise. Look how far you've come. You've got this.
Yesterday at 6:38 AM #42
Totally agree. Look how far you've come. Got off one of my blood pressure meds. Finally cracked a plateau I'd been stuck on for a month. So glad I'm not alone in this.
Yesterday at 7:48 AM #43
Just wanted to say, Blood pressure is finally in normal range. Keep us posted!
Yesterday at 1:24 PM #44
Adding my two cents: This is huge. Fit into a restaurant booth comfortably, small thing but huge.
Yesterday at 3:29 PM #45
For what it's worth, That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Keep going, seriously. Onward! (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
Yesterday at 10:00 PM #46
Old jeans from college fit again. Mounjaro 7.5mg, 9 months in. Never thought I'd see this day.
Yesterday at 10:42 PM #47
Coming back to this thread — You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Buckled an airplane seatbelt with no extender, almost cried. Thanks for sharing this. Everyone's different of course.
Yesterday at 2:38 AM #48
Just wanted to say, That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Got off one of my blood pressure meds. So glad I'm not alone in this.
19 hours ago #49
Reading this and You're doing amazing. Keep us posted!