NSV's = Non-scale Victories
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I was going to lift heavy.0
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A few I haven't updated on.
Made it through the holidays at maintenance weight, which was my goal. I have a birthday tucked in there too, and ate what I wanted as well as us having a New Years party with plenty of good food and friends. I intentionally avoided the scale through several weeks, and weighed in real close to my low weight.
Set a new personal record on my last bike outing on one segment I train on some. It's not that long, but one of the few places I can avoid traffic and push some pace. Had no issues hanging with someone with far superior equipment, and smaller. Looking at the segment on Strava, there is only one person that is outputting more power than me on that segment. I can't wait to mess with the smaller, lighter, younger crowd with better equipment once the warm riding season comes. I love the look of shock when an "old guy" on a crappy old mountain bike can hang with them!
Been keeping up on the elliptical as a method to cross train, and making improvements on both pace and endurance capability. Did 10 mile equivalent yesterday in 10 minutes per mile or better pace. I know the elliptical work pays off when I get on the bike, and I'm hoping it translates well when I start running again.
I'm convinced that older doesn't handicap us much. My cardio level is approaching that from when I left the military over 25 years ago. Though I have had some back issues and some joint problems, I can work around them. And I will.0 -
robertw486 wrote: »A few I haven't updated on.
Made it through the holidays at maintenance weight, which was my goal. I have a birthday tucked in there too, and ate what I wanted as well as us having a New Years party with plenty of good food and friends. I intentionally avoided the scale through several weeks, and weighed in real close to my low weight.
Set a new personal record on my last bike outing on one segment I train on some. It's not that long, but one of the few places I can avoid traffic and push some pace. Had no issues hanging with someone with far superior equipment, and smaller. Looking at the segment on Strava, there is only one person that is outputting more power than me on that segment. I can't wait to mess with the smaller, lighter, younger crowd with better equipment once the warm riding season comes. I love the look of shock when an "old guy" on a crappy old mountain bike can hang with them!
Been keeping up on the elliptical as a method to cross train, and making improvements on both pace and endurance capability. Did 10 mile equivalent yesterday in 10 minutes per mile or better pace. I know the elliptical work pays off when I get on the bike, and I'm hoping it translates well when I start running again.
I'm convinced that older doesn't handicap us much. My cardio level is approaching that from when I left the military over 25 years ago. Though I have had some back issues and some joint problems, I can work around them. And I will.
Sounds like a great holiday season and happy belated Birthday.
Sounds silly, and the apple shaped people out there will understand. My stomach no longer precedes me into a room. Small, but it made me do a little happy dance when I noticed.0 -
Couch to 5k this a.m.-week 5, day 20
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well done clynn! keep at it!0
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I shared this on my newsfeed already but I thought you "slightly younger than me" friends would enjoy it. Had my ortho appt for my shoulder this morning and it went well............cortisone shot, PT and Tramadol.........should be back to full function in 2 to 3 months............but............here's the NSV. Doc told me it's been years since he's seen a 65 year old as healthy as I am.
Moral of the story, don't tell yourself, or let anyone else tell you, that at our age we can't still improve our health and overall fitness. I was at death's door four years ago and no one would ever know that now. I worked hard but so can you!0 -
Kudos, luluinca!! That's a great NSV!!0
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Thanks
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Fantastic comeback! We oldies rule. I got similar comments from my caridologist who told me I was fit enough to deploy with the military.0
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Fantastic comeback! We oldies rule. I got similar comments from my caridologist who told me I was fit enough to deploy with the military.
You bet we do! And has anyone else had a cortisone shot, this is my second one (first one was in my thumb) and boy is that a miracle drug or what?0 -
I really don't have any NSV to share. I am happy for the rest of you, though !0
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Good job luluinca.0
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I have shoulder problems that I think would benefit from a cortisone shot. I benched 185 for 3 sets of 10 today without a problem, if I go heavy, my shoulder hurts. I also have hip issues due to tightness. I am addressing these issues and would rather lose the 30 pounds of fat I am carrying before seeking outside help. Had a conversation with a friend about getting outside help and my answers convinced me that I am doing everything I want to do right now without outside help.0
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It doesn't seem fair that when we're finally getting our heads together, our bodies start giving us trouble!!I have shoulder problems that I think would benefit from a cortisone shot. I benched 185 for 3 sets of 10 today without a problem, if I go heavy, my shoulder hurts. I also have hip issues due to tightness. I am addressing these issues and would rather lose the 30 pounds of fat I am carrying before seeking outside help. Had a conversation with a friend about getting outside help and my answers convinced me that I am doing everything I want to do right now without outside help.
I'm doing physiotherapy twice per week (3 visits so far) and I'm actually worse than before... but only because the stretches and exercises he's assigned as homework are working parts of me that would rather stay frozen.
My weight hasn't changed although I've been more active in the past year than anytime in the past two decades. Bodyfat percentage has dropped and I'm seeing the results in muscular definition... but I still want the muffin top gone. The solution is going to be incrementally changing my diet. Slow and steady to win the race of a lifetime.0 -
I agree, it's maddening. I'm the strongest and fittest I've been since high school, but still fighting the ring 'o belly.0
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It doesn't seem fair that when we're finally getting our heads together, our bodies start giving us trouble!!I have shoulder problems that I think would benefit from a cortisone shot. I benched 185 for 3 sets of 10 today without a problem, if I go heavy, my shoulder hurts. I also have hip issues due to tightness. I am addressing these issues and would rather lose the 30 pounds of fat I am carrying before seeking outside help. Had a conversation with a friend about getting outside help and my answers convinced me that I am doing everything I want to do right now without outside help.
I'm doing physiotherapy twice per week (3 visits so far) and I'm actually worse than before... but only because the stretches and exercises he's assigned as homework are working parts of me that would rather stay frozen.
My weight hasn't changed although I've been more active in the past year than anytime in the past two decades. Bodyfat percentage has dropped and I'm seeing the results in muscular definition... but I still want the muffin top gone. The solution is going to be incrementally changing my diet. Slow and steady to win the race of a lifetime.
I like your last sentence-Slow and steady to win the race of a lifetime.0 -
I have shoulder problems that I think would benefit from a cortisone shot. I benched 185 for 3 sets of 10 today without a problem, if I go heavy, my shoulder hurts. I also have hip issues due to tightness. I am addressing these issues and would rather lose the 30 pounds of fat I am carrying before seeking outside help. Had a conversation with a friend about getting outside help and my answers convinced me that I am doing everything I want to do right now without outside help.
Not sure you're doing the right thing by waiting. Just an observation but that's what I did for 3 months. I just kept working around it, going lighter, doing more stretches etc. until finally it got so bad I could barely get dressed and it was painful 24/7.
That cortisone shot knocked the inflammation down considerably and now I'm able to do more, which means I think it will heal faster. It hasn't even been a week yet but I can tell I already have more range of motion.
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Two more dress pants going to Goodwill. I just don't get it - the scale won't budge.0
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E_Brault...isn't it interesting how things can just kind of shift around!
I managed to lose on the scale this month but measurements stayed the same.
However, my NSV....I wore a pair of leggings (jeggings, whatever) to work and I was feeling a draft. No, there was not a rip in my pants. I suddenly realized I had a thigh gap! I was getting a breeze because nothing was touching!!! I even tried walking funny to see if I could rub my thighs together like "normal". Nope. Knocked knees first....Hahaha!0 -
36 days on my journey.... 20 lbs down... I haven't had to take zantac or tumms for better than 2 weeks now... my acid reflux has all but vanished!!!! OH.. i can put my socks on without struggling...if you could only have seen me ..a sad sight indeed
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These are marvelous NSVs, (there is not a bad one). My kids say I stopped snoring when I lost weight, more of an NSV for them, but still, it must mean I am breathing better.0
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These are marvelous NSVs, (there is not a bad one). My kids say I stopped snoring when I lost weight, more of an NSV for them, but still, it must mean I am breathing better.
Apparently that is a known result... less snoring as well as reduction or even elimination of sleep apnea. Congrats!0 -
However, my NSV....I wore a pair of leggings (jeggings, whatever) to work and I was feeling a draft. No, there was not a rip in my pants. I suddenly realized I had a thigh gap! I was getting a breeze because nothing was touching!!! I even tried walking funny to see if I could rub my thighs together like "normal". Nope. Knocked knees first....Hahaha!
It's a great moment indeed!0 -
bubbajoe1066 wrote: »36 days on my journey.... 20 lbs down... I haven't had to take zantac or tumms for better than 2 weeks now... my acid reflux has all but vanished!!!! OH.. i can put my socks on without struggling...if you could only have seen me ..a sad sight indeed
That's awesome. If at some point in the future, you're feeling tempted to return to old ways, remember how amazing you feel right now!0 -
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E_Brault...isn't it interesting how things can just kind of shift around!
I managed to lose on the scale this month but measurements stayed the same.
However, my NSV....I wore a pair of leggings (jeggings, whatever) to work and I was feeling a draft. No, there was not a rip in my pants. I suddenly realized I had a thigh gap! I was getting a breeze because nothing was touching!!! I even tried walking funny to see if I could rub my thighs together like "normal". Nope. Knocked knees first....Hahaha!
Very cool! I have started to notice the same thing except - I could see the gap in the mirror with my new old jeans.
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This is a real odd ball, NSV: I have been working with a personal trainer for about 3 weeks. Last night, I went to my friends house and was sitting on the couch - when I got up - it was so easy. I didn't hold on to the sides of the couch, no wheezing (crap, never even smoked!), no crackling of various joints. It was like a jack in the box. One second I was sitting, next second I was up. But the darn scale still hasn't moved.0
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Yesterday, I put on my stretchy Lycra gym pants that goes to my knees. I haven't worn them in a while bc they were too tight for the gym. You got it! They are too loose! The waist band puckers about 2 inches and I had to keep pulling them up - no draw string. The scale still hasn't budged.0
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New PB mile equivalent for 1 hour on the elliptical yesterday. 6.63 miles, and the calorie count per machine (gross calories) was 936. I'm determined to hit 960 and sustain 16 calories per minute average for an hour. And on that machine, it might be tricky.
@E_Brault I'm starting to wonder if your scale is broken or you are just actually changing body composition that much without weight loss. Do you ever weigh multiple times in one day to see if you have large fluctuations through the day?
and @chamblisk I've seen that mentioned before, and it just seems so funny how people notice the draft before seeing it in the mirror!
But all the NSVs count in my book, they become part of our motivation at times.0
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