Non-Scale Victories

So many times I link my victories to the number on the scale and sometimes my self worth too.  However, in the last few weeks, I've had so many non-scale victories that I have to share them and remind myself that it's not all about the numbers.  Indulge me the moment of gloating :)

1. Earlier this month I fit in an airplane seat and with ease could buckle the seatbelt.
1. This is HUGE because this time last year I had to hold my breath and squeeze into the seat and the seatbelt.
2. My watch freely moves on my wrist.
1. This is a big deal because 6 months ago my watch was so tight I could no longer wear it.
3. I went shopping in my own closet
1. I had a bag of clothes that I no longer fit in (for the last year) and I finally am able to fit in them and some of them are even big!
4. I'm wearing an XL shirt today, rather than a 1X or 2X
1. That's what I had been wearing for months if not years
5. My engagement ring spins on my finger
1. It was a little snug when we got it a month ago
6. I *almost* fit in my wedding gown
1. We bought it 2 sizes smaller in December and I could barely zip it at all
7. My surgeon told me I was losing weight like a champ :)
8. The compliments on my changed appearance
1. I was called the incredible shrinking woman yesterday :)
2. I was complimented and told to wear more form fitting clothes and be proud of all I've accomplished today 

So, for those of you that think the scale is to live and die by - it's not.  There are so many other experiences that make this journey worthwhile.  Place value in the things that may be unimportant to others, but hold special meaning for yourself - in weight loss attempts and in life.  

I'm so proud of myself and what I've accomplished (on and off the scale) and the milestones I've hit.  

Thanks for the indulgence :)