Not So Sweet Smell of Non Scale Victories

Sometimes its important to focus on Non Scale Victories, or in my case, Non Exercise Victories. This was pointed out rather well by Rebecca at Weight Wars (As ever!), she wrote a great narrative this week that got me thinking - read it here.

Even with all the weight I have lost this year,  even now wearing a UK size 14/16, I am still a larger than average female, standing at over 6ft tall with size 10 feet. Wearing mens clothes and feeling frumpy is a way of life for me - despite my Mothers best efforts, constantly seeking femininity for me. Thank you Mama x x

Shoes have always been a particular issue. I could write and rant for pages and pages on the missing niche in the market.  Added to my already massive feet, all the extra weight I used to carry meant that I had big calves too, so even if I found a size 10 boot, it wouldn't necessarily zip up.

WELL NOT ANY MORE BABY!! HELLO BRAND NEW, AVERAGE JOE SIZED CALVES, AVERAGE JOE TALL GIRL WEBSITE!! HELLO NEW BOOTS!! EXTRA LONG FOR THE TALLER LADY!

This 'normal' feeling of ordering new boots and 'knowing' they will fit is why I keep setting my goals that bit further and higher. Why cycling 66 miles was such a milestone for me last week. Its why I run when I don't want too, its why I turbo train at silly-o-clock in friends garages. Today I feel pretty and feminine, albeit with an 'edge' - woe betide I lose my edge!

I've come along way.

I'd say Non Scale Victories, or Non Exercise Victories are pretty important. Wouldn't you.