NSVs --> Non-scale victories ....
l3long
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my love handles are shrinking :-) I have not lost any weight but I am obviously gaining muscle and losing fat because the love handles are definitely smaller
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Congratulations!1
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Anyone else have a nab?0
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I put on a pair of jeans today that were SUPER tight a month or so ago, and although the scale has hardly budged, they fit comfortably
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CONGRATS!!!!
That's similar to a recomp, where fat turns to muscle therefore doesn't show on the scale but you see it in inches and how your clothes fit. Lifting is entirely a different mindset, it does wonders for body composition!4 -
ticiaelizabeth wrote: »I put on a pair of jeans today that were SUPER tight a month or so ago, and although the scale has hardly budged, they fit comfortably
Similar story , I tried on jeans 2 weeks ago and they were so tight I couldn't wear them out in public and had huge muffin top. I have only lost .5 pounds over the last 2 weeks. Normally I can drop almost 20 pounds before I go down a size but I am wearing the jeans today and no muffin top .
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His is not a lifting nsv but I am alternating ... strength training Tuesday and Thursday, running Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Today I ran a full 5 km with only a 2 min walking break at the 3.5 km mark. I have signed up for an 8 km run at the end of April.7
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So inspiring to hear everyone's non-scale victories. The scale still has niot budged but yesterday I ran 5 km with out any walking breaks!!!2
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ran 7 km this weekend! getting ready for an 8 km organized run at the end of April.0
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I'm the same...My weight isn't fluctuating at all for the past few weeks but I've gained muscle and can see a big difference in my stomach and love handles as well.
It's great to see the result of your hard work huh? 3 -
Fitting into those jeans. You know the ones Body shape is changing for the better 3
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Yes ... flatter stomach .... tighter calves .... stronger feeling core!!!
My nsv this week ... ran 7.5 km (4.5 miles) without stopping and in 50 min (11 minutes per mile)
My non-scale goal --> improve my pace ... break 11 min per mile2 -
These are awesome and just what I needed to read! I started SL 5x5 in March (in addition to my normal cardio workouts), and the scale hasn't really moved. It's nice to hear of success outside of losing lbs, hopefully something I can look forward to soon!0
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I have been told several times I look younger than my 45 years. At first I though it was just hogwash but I think my new weight loss and energy must be showing somehow4
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These are very encouraging to me. Keep them coming. So, my NSV is I hired a personal trainer to help me with my strength training. It's a victory for me because I hate asking for help, but I was wise enough to know I needed it, and brave enough to schedule the appointment. I feel like a winner today.3
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Had to buy a bridesmaid dress this past weekend... ended up ordering TWO sizes smaller than I tried on back in January 7
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1. I have been weight lifting for about a month and a half (after over a year hiatus due to health issues). I am still underweight, and have a BMI of 13. I was advised to see a doctor to assess whether I need nutrition through IV (TPN). The doctor asked me to do some resistance exercises (i.e. I almost pushed him off his chair - and he is a giant! And I don't have to get a TPN at the moment haha.
2. When I started lifting again, I could barely do one set on a 10lb chest press machine. Yesterday, I was able to do all 3 sets with relative ease.3 -
NSV: I lost 2 inches from my stomach, 1 inch from derriere and 1/2 inches from arms and thighs after one month! I am elated for my arms as for me they are hardest to reduce. Seems lifting + run and new work outs are working finally.1
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1. I have been weight lifting for about a month and a half (after over a year hiatus due to health issues). I am still underweight, and have a BMI of 13. I was advised to see a doctor to assess whether I need nutrition through IV (TPN). The doctor asked me to do some resistance exercises (i.e. I almost pushed him off his chair - and he is a giant! And I don't have to get a TPN at the moment haha.
2. When I started lifting again, I could barely do one set on a 10lb chest press machine. Yesterday, I was able to do all 3 sets with relative ease.
That's amazing progress!2 -
1. I have been weight lifting for about a month and a half (after over a year hiatus due to health issues). I am still underweight, and have a BMI of 13. I was advised to see a doctor to assess whether I need nutrition through IV (TPN). The doctor asked me to do some resistance exercises (i.e. I almost pushed him off his chair - and he is a giant! And I don't have to get a TPN at the moment haha.
2. When I started lifting again, I could barely do one set on a 10lb chest press machine. Yesterday, I was able to do all 3 sets with relative ease.
That's amazing progress!
I seriously just saw this, and thank you! I am continuing to show great lab results with the exception of one of my liver numbers. Might be due to meds, but I am getting an MRI on the 11th. Wish me luck!
My sister's wedding was last week, and I was so happy to find a dress that was form fitting, but didn't make me look too skinny (or pregnant with the distended stomach - the finer aspects of weight recovery). I got so many compliments, and believed them for once. It felt so nice, because I worked so hard to look good for my sister's day (she's my best friend), and it seemed to pay off.
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I told my personal trainer that I wanted to start working on more free weights since I have the machines pretty much down. Yesterday we started with 20lb deadlifts and bicepcurls/shoulder press combo with 5lb dumbbells. They were tough (especially figuring out the right forms), but I was able to do 3 sets each. My trainer commented on how I wouldn't have been able to do this even a month ago!
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