GLP-1 - what are your non-scale victories or goals?

[cldfront]

When food falls out of my mouth, it no longer hits my gut and stops, killing my wardrobe for the day. It now falls to the floor.

This. This was something I did not expect. My shirts stay un-stained now. It's wild.

I wanted to be able to ride a horse without hurting the horse. Mission accomplished. The kinda funny thing is that I thought I would want to ride horses on the regular like I did when I was a teen/20s and for some reason I'm kinda over it. But I totally could.

Also, I can tie my shoes no problem (previously I was embarrassed to go try on new shoes at a store because of how hard it was to get them on and off) and put socks on standing on one foot.

 

[bellanoise]

Of course, that number on the scale is one of the most obvious WINs when losing weight with a GLP-1.

But I'm interested to hear about all the other "non-scale" victories or (if you're not quite there yet, "non-scale" goals ).

ie.

fit into pants I haven't worn in years

enjoying eating food I actually like, instead of years of unending "diet" foods

ran into an ex, while looking hot, felt immensely pleased

have a reunion/wedding coming up, ready to strut my fine-ass in there

The first time I could sit with my legs crossed I almost cried. I hadn't been able to cross my legs since I was a teenager! That, and when a bath towel went fully around me!!

 

[woundcarping]

I never remember having abs, so a non scale target for me is to see some abs... not looking a full six pack, just some visibility of them uppers.

Starting weight was 282lb, currently 229lb, expecting to need to be around 180-190lb for the abs (12-18% BF).

 

[mybodyisasewer]

I used to drink about a 12 pack of beer every week and then I started reta at 2mg/week and that went to about 1 beer per week. Like, naturally, I wasn't trying to cut down on my drinking, I just stopped wanting it. I remember going out for drinks with a friend, and it took me so long to finish the first beer that he asked me if there was something wrong with it. I said it tasted skunked, and then I switched to rum+dietcoke because that is way easier to put down. Can't have people thinking I'm a b.

 

[Birdie]

My food noise is gone.

I eat real food without requiring an algorithm to calculate points, track macros and heap guilt on my heart.

The labs that inspired this process are all normal now.

I am dealing with a health issue and not one provider has mentioned my weight!!

 

[sixgallery]

Not being controlled by food is the biggest one. Not worrying about what or when we'll eat when I'm going to events or out or on trips or worrying that I need to have dessert on hand in case I'm not mentally satisfied by dinner. Being able to cross my legs comfortably. Shedding the winter coat and feeling so much smaller behind the steering wheel. Seeing myself in the doorbell cam and not wanting to cry. Borrowing a friend's sweatshirt when I'm too cold. Not worrying that I'm exceeding the upper weight limit of anything.

And hoping to add 'improvements to the fatty liver sitch' after tomorrow's ultrasound.

 

[diplomat]

......

And hoping to add 'improvements to the fatty liver sitch' after tomorrow's ultrasound.

Keep us posted!

My 'fatty liver sitch' is pretty much my only goal.

 

[frostycobbler]

Not waking up to sore knees in the morning from supporting my body weight.

Being able to do dead hangs in the gym for a longer time

Being able to see my face thinner in photos/selfies

Not seeing my love handles and belly through my shirt.