What's Your Most Recent NSV

SueSueDio

Madwife2009 wrote: »

SueSueDio wrote: »

there are only three "goal" dresses (four if I count my wedding dress) that should fit when I lose another 15lbs or so

My wedding dress is like a marquee on me now Luckily it was handmade (by me) and is very easy to alter, should I ever feel the need to wear it again (highly unlikely). Once I hit goal weight I shall have to try it on again, just because.

And take a photo of you drowning in it!

I deliberately chose a shorter style that I could dye a different colour and wear as a cocktail dress in the future, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. (Besides which, we never went anywhere posh that I could wear it! ) After a couple of years or so it didn't fit anyway.

Madwife2009

Madwife2009 wrote: »

Planning to tackle HFH I & II three times in one outing before the end of this week.

Managed to do this today. It was gruelling but I feel as though I've achieved something

Had a really nasty "breeze" (read wind speed 15-20 mph) against me today. Started off sunny but very windy, but not bad enough to stop me so I carried on.

Going up a long hill, I had to drop down to bottom gear as cycling straight into a head wind. Really hard going but I carried on.

Got to the top of this hill ended up in a crosswind and had to lean into the wind just to stay upright Then I cycled around a hill (with an incline) so by the time I got to the junction in the road, I was really hot and sweaty. Yuck. Carried on to the HFH Part I and Part II.

Went shooting down a hill that leads into Part I of HFH - hit 35+mph. Left braking a little late and scared myself. Ooops. I'd love not to have to brake at all but the hill ends in a T-junction that's hard to see around so braking is a necessity

Dragged my sorry self up HFH Part I and then, without stopping, tackled Part II . . . very slowly indeed. The wind was not helping one bit, even though it was a crosswind. Leaning into the wind whilst going up a very steep hill is not easy. By this time the sun was hidden by clouds, I was cold and the clouds were threatening rain. Not a great combination and quite off-putting

Made to the top so decided to go around again. Which I did. Then the wind really picked up and I was struggling hugely.

Got to the top again but had to stop to catch my breath. Checked the time and found I'd knocked 10 minutes off my time for getting to that point. This felt great, so decided that today was the day for my "three times in one outing" target so off I went again. Hit 36+ mph on the way down to the bottom of Part I (this is a very short hill, so that's a wicked speed to hit).

Got to HFH Part I and the wind struck big time. Straight into my face, even breathing was difficult. This particular hill is made worse as it had steep banks on either side as well, so it acts like a wind tunnel. I did not think that I would still be cycling by the time I reached the top. However, I kept at it, even though it would have been quicker to walk (!). My legs were burning. Ouch.

Got to HFH Part II. I wanted to give up but as I was already there, and as I'd already done most of the ride, I set the bike up the hill and struggled on. Legs burning all the way.

But I made it. Very slowly, but I did it. Then turned around and flew down the HFH Part II. Was hoping to hit 40 mph but had to settle for 39.2 mph due to the wind.

Was it worth it? Yes, always. I love cycling, even in difficult conditions Not sure if that makes me sad or not, but I don't care. I get such a buzz from it, knowing that I am capable of achieving things I never thought possible 18 months ago. I can't wait to see what I'm capable of once I've lost the last bit of fat I want rid of and I've continued strength training. It's so exciting!

youdoyou2016

I was running late this morning and really NEED to wear a belt now. Couldn't find it, so grabbed one in my closet I've never been able to wear. (No idea why I even have it / how and when I got it, really.)

I actually managed to wear it today. That was a nice, pleasant surprise. Plus my pants stayed up, so another win.

leannehathaway1

Skinny jeans without a struggle to get into them

MissDi321

Down a pant size!! I was convinced I would never lose weight at my age (63) so I got rid of all my "skinny" clothes. Had to go out and buy pants and some new tops. So excited to be down a size--actually between smaller sizes. In the past, I was always shopping for "larger" sizes. Good Bye Women's size!!!!

kq1981

Not sure if it's that I actually HAVE a NSV or that I fit into jeans that, 2 months ago, I couldn't even TRY to fit into.

Illy_Mooncat

Was with family and friends in Cali all weekend and ate anything and everything. Today went right back to my 'usual' food and tracking without a thought or gripe.

ashcky

Was able to buy size S band shirts at the concert yesterday!

Syneea

30k steps today! My highest in one day thus far! ALLLLL THE FOODZ! :-)

** I'm in maintenance and probably going to eat All of these exercise calories. Yum!

KareninLux

youdoyou2016 wrote: »

This thread is so inspiring -- sharing our accomplishments makes such a difference for me. Thank you, everyone.

The last week has been tough. I've been dealing with something that is pretty difficult for me, even shocking. And I have noticed a feeling like being driven to eat -- a feeling I haven't had in over a year and now realize that it was something I experienced constantly before committing to my weight loss. And I have eaten for about 4-5 days. I continued to exercise and participate in my PT sessions, but I stopped logging and sticking to my food plans. I feel terrible. What's so different for me is that I can see what I am doing. And, last night I just said, "Enough" and threw out all the trigger things that I've been eating (and don't even like any more -- but it's not about "liking" in these situations anyway).

Today I don't necessarily feel victorious about much, but I do realize I am stopping something that could get out of hand. I am dealing with something I never dealt with before, something I never even realized was a thing to even deal with. Maybe with a few days of me being in control and sticking to my plans I'll feel a little better in this area of life at least. It's funny, isn't it, how we talk about "just logging" but, I guess, for some of us -- or me, at least -- it is so much more than that. Have a good day / coming week everyone!

Wow. Some of this is so ME. Thank you for writing this out so well! We can do this!!

ArtsyRachel

I was told by a customer today that I had a cute little shape.

beerfoamy

swam my 2km in 38mins12secs (down from 39:02 yesterday) but NSV was that I didn't feel 'done' so did another half km of 'lazy' swim, mix of front crawl and breaststroke
100 lengths! yay!
justifies the Twirl bar as post weights/pre-squash treat tonight

Steff46

I'm susceptible to vertigo. I felt it coming on Monday afternoon so I left work early and took my meds and slept it off. I took two days off from exercising and now I'm back today trying not to miss my riding day. In the past I would have used it as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and miss a week's worth of workouts. So my NSV is not letting it sideline me too long

NanP135

Went to my first Crossfit class last night, realized I am not in as good a shape as I though I was but didn't give up and plan to go back for more....this is an intense workout

youdoyou2016

KareninLux wrote: »

youdoyou2016 wrote: »

This thread is so inspiring -- sharing our accomplishments makes such a difference for me. Thank you, everyone.

The last week has been tough. I've been dealing with something that is pretty difficult for me, even shocking. And I have noticed a feeling like being driven to eat -- a feeling I haven't had in over a year and now realize that it was something I experienced constantly before committing to my weight loss. And I have eaten for about 4-5 days. I continued to exercise and participate in my PT sessions, but I stopped logging and sticking to my food plans. I feel terrible. What's so different for me is that I can see what I am doing. And, last night I just said, "Enough" and threw out all the trigger things that I've been eating (and don't even like any more -- but it's not about "liking" in these situations anyway).

Today I don't necessarily feel victorious about much, but I do realize I am stopping something that could get out of hand. I am dealing with something I never dealt with before, something I never even realized was a thing to even deal with. Maybe with a few days of me being in control and sticking to my plans I'll feel a little better in this area of life at least. It's funny, isn't it, how we talk about "just logging" but, I guess, for some of us -- or me, at least -- it is so much more than that. Have a good day / coming week everyone!

Wow. Some of this is so ME. Thank you for writing this out so well! We can do this!!

You're so welcome! It's nice to hear others experience these kinds of things. Since I wrote this, I'm back on track and 1.2 lbs away from my next mini-goal. I bet I hit it in the next couple of days. So all is well.

It's funny, isn't it, that sometimes on this site people write things like, "It's just CICO." (Well, "funny" might not be the best word.) No one would tell an alcoholic to just get it together. Or at least I would be more appreciative of all the mental and physical things going on with someone in that particular circumstance. I think that sometimes it's no different when it comes to weight loss. There's a difference between enjoying yourself for a couple weeks on a vacation or several weeks over a holiday period and years of struggling with a behavior and a negative impact you do not want.

Anyway ... this thread helps me, at least. Good luck to you!

trigden1991

I always knew "the bicep vein" was a thing but I never knew tricep veins were. Guess things are getting pretty serious.

amtyrell

I have been stretching. Today for the first time I bent over and touched the floor without bending my knees. (Ok just barely but still)

Allgaun

I seem to have melted since last weekend. Either that or all my clothes stretched out in the washer.

LindaGilpin59

Was rainy all weekend so worked my way through my closet tried on everything and have a large box of clothes to pass on that are too big. I no longer have too small clothes for the future. Last May I started with 22 pairs of pants/jeans that were too small and am now able to wear or have gotten rid of as too big. My daughter brought over her stuff so found a few pair that now fit. Off to the thrift store. I tried on about 20 tops and found 3 that worked for less than $10 for all. Next stop tried on about 24 and found 4 that worked so am good on tops for a while. I am halfway to my goal so trying not to spend a lot until at goal weight. Usually when I can't ride due to weather I quilt but my sewing machine quit on me so started a rug. Monday off so completed my taxes in the Morning and then did a 30 mile bike ride to work off the stress.

newlife7654

Walking in Church's Chicken to order food to go for my friend and think I hate the way it smells in here...I almost got sick. I had no problem saying no to the greasy fried mess when I was offered his leftovers. NSV for me- I would have eaten it without a second thought 2 months ago.