NSV's = Non-scale Victories
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That is wonderful! Do what you can, but you don't have to push.0
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My somewhat NSV is I ordered a new pair of walking shoes because I wore the other ones out. Not really a victory but at least the shoes are being used.0
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It is a victory, MSDave. How many of us have or know someone who has a treadmill that is a clothes depository, exercise dvd's still in the plastic wrap with an inch of dust on them, and on and on. An item intended for exercise that actually gets worn counts as an NSV.0
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Ok. Thanks Nikki
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Not just worn...worn out! Way to go!0
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I really needed some "summer" pants but have put it off because school is out and I can wear almost anything to work right now. However, I have to spend 2 weeks at our State Fair and I decided I really couldn't keep hauling up the jeans I have been wearing, not to mention they would be really too warm in our building if the weather is hot. So, I decided to check out the local thrift store for something to tide me over for a couple of weeks. Score! Not only was I able to buy 6 pair of nice quality capris for the cost of the one pair of dress pants I got last week, they were all size 14! It was not a fluke! Good-bye droopy jeans!!0
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That is fantastic, both on the loss and the score!0
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Great job everybody! These stories are great!0
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The shirt I am wearing is an Old Navy Men's Large.
Not an Extra Extra Extra Large; not even an Extra Large.
A Large.
And it's not too tight.
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Yayyy!!!SeriouslySta wrote: »The shirt I am wearing is an Old Navy Men's Large.
Not an Extra Extra Extra Large; not even an Extra Large.
A Large.
And it's not too tight.
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that is Super !!!0
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Great jobs, all!0
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I'm a field consultant and usually wear company logo shirts every day. Had a office day the other day so I wore a polo-type shirt - not a company shirt. Office administrator noticed that I had lost weight. Owner of company said he noticed my shirts were a bit baggy. Gave me the shirt catalog and said he'd pay for the new shirts to reward a healthy lifestyle. So new shirts will be coming soon. Yea!
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^^^ That's an awesome NSV Dave!0
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That is lovely, especially when someone else rewards you for a job well done!0
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I'm a field consultant and usually wear company logo shirts every day. Had a office day the other day so I wore a polo-type shirt - not a company shirt. Office administrator noticed that I had lost weight. Owner of company said he noticed my shirts were a bit baggy. Gave me the shirt catalog and said he'd pay for the new shirts to reward a healthy lifestyle. So new shirts will be coming soon. Yea!
Wow! So nice to be recognized in the work place and positively rewarded. Perhaps it will motivate others to do the same?0 -
MSDave, that is awesome.0
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So today I was at the library reading peacefully when all of a sudden all I could think about was chocolate. I knew if I did not have chocolate I would die on the spot. So on my way home, fantasizing ably Snickers, Milky Ways and all manner of chocolate goodness, I stopped at the store. Looked at the chocolate. saw that it was all between 210 and 250 calories. And left. I have the room for it. But I also knew that ten minutes later it would be gone and I would be annoyed that I ate 250 empty calories and would likely then have to eliminate my night snack, and I cannot go to bed hungry. So I left without any chocolate. Before you ask, no, I could NOT just have had a wee bit of it. (I can manage that with dark chocolate but dark chocolate was not going to cut it today). So I came home wild eyed and had a 40 calorie fudgesicle instead. Sort of takes care of the chocolate craving with a lot fewer calories. Six months ago, before I started MFP, I would have rationalized it away. Now I just make the better choice. Tomorrow I will be at the boyfriend's and he always keeps some Trader Joey's Dark Chocolate. I will have three squares and be fine. If I even want it by then. I am struggling to lose anything right now and making less than great choices will not help matters.0
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That s a huge NSV! Congrats. It shows that you are eating intentionally, not mindlessly. That's growth.nikkib0103 wrote: »So today I was at the library reading peacefully when all of a sudden all I could think about was chocolate. I knew if I did not have chocolate I would die on the spot. So on my way home, fantasizing ably Snickers, Milky Ways and all manner of chocolate goodness, I stopped at the store. Looked at the chocolate. saw that it was all between 210 and 250 calories. And left. I have the room for it. But I also knew that ten minutes later it would be gone and I would be annoyed that I ate 250 empty calories and would likely then have to eliminate my night snack, and I cannot go to bed hungry. So I left without any chocolate. Before you ask, no, I could NOT just have had a wee bit of it. (I can manage that with dark chocolate but dark chocolate was not going to cut it today). So I came home wild eyed and had a 40 calorie fudgesicle instead. Sort of takes care of the chocolate craving with a lot fewer calories. Six months ago, before I started MFP, I would have rationalized it away. Now I just make the better choice. Tomorrow I will be at the boyfriend's and he always keeps some Trader Joey's Dark Chocolate. I will have three squares and be fine. If I even want it by then. I am struggling to lose anything right now and making less than great choices will not help matters. 0 -
Loving these stories. I too bypassed chocolate today. And I got up, which given how I feel is huge deal today0
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Marvelous Nikki! Good for you!0
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It was tough but as the day wore on the craving passed. Came in well under goal so that was reward enough.0
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Well done Nikki!0
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Great NSVs Nikki and Dave. Yesterday, I went to the drug store to pick up my husband's prescription. The lady behind the counter, whom I haven't seen for a couple months, said, "Wow, you've lost some weight!" I replied "Yes, thanks for noticing. I feel great." She told me I look great. Happy dancing and silly grinning all day!!0
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You do look great and have word had to get there.0
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I took up riding my bicycle again a couple of months ago and I'm just loving it. It's great to find exercise that I really enjoy and it takes me back to my much younger years. I'm riding 5 mornings/week and I've logged over 150 miles this month.0
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I wish there was a "like" button for these great nsv's!!!
I suffered a disappointment with online dating this week and DID NOT run to food for comfort (which I would have immediately done in the past.) 0 -
I wish there was a "like" button for these great nsv's!!!
I suffered a disappointment with online dating this week and DID NOT run to food for comfort (which I would have immediately done in the past.)
I give you double points for this one, the thought of online dating gives me nightmares.
Today I noticed that my thigh jiggle and cellulite is gone, my bat wings are smaller, and no more muffin top!0 -
klkarlen - that's awesome!!!! I still have all that stuff - muffin top just smaller....
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I did a 5k on Sunday that gave me several NSVs:
Beat least year's time by 30 min, yes I was SLOOOW last year (last out of 901 entrants) due to shin splints and being new at all this.
Ran most of the last 6 min with a friend who does 5Ks several times a year (see profile pic) my longest run so far.
In our pics, I looked as thin and fit (or more so) than my friend who, although not "skinny", definitely isn't "fat". So cool! I'm used to being the blimp in the pic. And I still have 50 pounds left to lose.
Got race shirt 3 unisex sizes smaller than last year's and its almost too big.
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