NSV's = Non-scale Victories
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LOL, I love this! I had one that involved my shoes. For years I kept saying I couldn't wear heels b/c I was too old and unsteady. Then one day my girls talked me into some pumps, (not stilettos or anything). Sure enough I could walk in them since I wasn't carrying around a 10 year old on my body anymore. It was the weight, not the years. (Still prefer flats, but nice to know I can dress up if needs be)0
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Cookies and cakes are my downfall. In the past I have been unable to have one or two cookies and stop. Today I was really craving my (currently) favorite cookie, Trader Joe's Lattemiele Cookies. But I don't dare buy a whole package. Last time I ate the entire package in one day (about 2,000 calories -- yikes). Today when I zipped over to TJs for raw spinach and broccoli, they were giving away samples of my cookie! I looked at the package, and 5 cookies are only 160 calories! So I had three sample cookies and logged them (would have had 5, but didn't want to look like a pig at the sample counter, LOL). So I got to enjoy my cookies, not feel guilty, and not have them down in the kitchen calling my name the rest of the day.
This is why I love shopping at BJs Warehouse. They always have taste testers. Last week I had a bite of pizza, sip of Kool Aid and the smaller snack cookie known to man. It was delicious, silenced the dogs and I proceeded throughout the day without tripping over my tongue which had been hanging out of my mouth yearning for pizza and cookies for days. The Kool Aid was a sentimental bonus.0 -
My 3yr old grandson thinks I'm actually getting younger - too cute! He says he thinks now that I'm 12 ............................................. my wife might agree some days.
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I walked 2.5 miles today and didn't even break a sweat, (heart rate didn't get above 80).0
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all of my clothes are now size 14/16 -- including denim shorts and bathing suits!!! I have work people stop me often to compliment me!0
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Great NSV!!eileensofianmushinfine wrote: »all of my clothes are now size 14/16 -- including denim shorts and bathing suits!!! I have work people stop me often to compliment me!
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It is always great when people notice your hard work.0
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This one is kind of weird, but...I no longer fear the booths at restaurants. My standard process is to ask for a table (because odds are I wouldn't be able to fit comfortably in a booth), but that is no longer a problem. It's a small thing, but it makes me feel less abnormal.
Also, yesterday I walked nearly 6 miles (throughout the day, not all in one session...but it's a lot for me). Walking is my main form of exercise and I try to walk no less than 3 miles per day. Yesterday I ran out of coffee, and instead of driving to the store, I walked. Helped tack on those extra miles. I bought my first FitBit a couple months ago, and that thing sure makes me want to get out there and walk and build up the step count! The other night I was a few hundred steps short of my daily goal, so I went out to the backyard (at midnight!) and just kept walking around the pool until I reached that goal. My dog watched me from the porch and must have thought I'd lost it. Ha!0 -
This one is kind of weird, but...I no longer fear the booths at restaurants. My standard process is to ask for a table (because odds are I wouldn't be able to fit comfortably in a booth), but that is no longer a problem. It's a small thing, but it makes me feel less abnormal.
The same for me. I even ask for a booth now, just because I can.
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mygnsac, brilliant! Sounds like something I would do. My NSV for today was I ran three 11 min miles (5.5 mph). Not exactly world class, but I am happy with it.0
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I spent 10.5 hours on Saturday working on my yard, weeding, planting, trimming, edging, matting, & mulching. I can't believe how much I was able to get done and sure I'm sore, but it's more like a good feeling kind of sore. I was even still very active yesterday when I thought I'd be down for the day. Last year I would have been done after about an hour or two.0
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New to the group here but I did something this morning I haven't done before. I pretty much swim and lift weights for my exercise. I've been walking my dog about 3 to 3.5 miles twice a week lately as well. I injured my hip at the gym about 5 weeks ago and have been forced to curtail some of my exercise but now it's feeling fine.
Soooooo, this morning I decided to jog for part of the dog walk. There's about 1/2 mile of the trail that's relatively flat, the rest of the walk is very hilly, so we jogged the 1/2 mile section out and back. I swear there was a look of surprise on my dog's face...................
The real NSV though.......is that I liked it.0 -
Working in the garden is so satisfying...it makes the pain worth it!I spent 10.5 hours on Saturday working on my yard, weeding, planting, trimming, edging, matting, & mulching. I can't believe how much I was able to get done and sure I'm sore, but it's more like a good feeling kind of sore. I was even still very active yesterday when I thought I'd be down for the day. Last year I would have been done after about an hour or two.
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WNew to the group here but I did something this morning I haven't done before. I pretty much swim and lift eights for my exercise. I've been walking my dog about 3 to 3.5 miles twice a week lately as well. I injured my hip at the gym about 5 weeks ago and have been forced to curtail some of my exercise but now it's feeling fine.
Soooooo, this morning I decided to jog for part of the dog walk. There's about 1/2 mile of the trail that's relatively flat, the rest of the walk is very hilly, so we jogged the 1/2 mile section out and back. I swear there was a look of surprise on my dog's face...................
The real NSV though.......is that I liked it.
Wow thats great! If my dog saw me running he would look to see if something was chasing me !
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Wow thats great! If my dog saw me running he would look to see if something was chasing me !
That's funny............my dog loves to run so I think she was just too happy for words.....I wonder sometimes what she's thinking though!0 -
Today I put on a pair of tracksuit bottoms I haven't put on in forever. They used to be rather tight around the thighs, showing every bump. Much to my astonishment they are now loose, almost verging on baggy, around the thighs. It's the little things that keeps me from stuffing Keeler Elf cookies down my gullet.
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I've been quietly trying to turn my life around for about 2 years. Found and joined MFP at Christmas and have learned to track and get support from others on this site. My NSV this week...no fewer than 6 people, from my neighborhood, church, school and store, have commented on how much weight I have lost and how good I am looking. Even co-workers that I see everyday! I thought the first comment was just a fluke...not that it didn't feel good. But now I've been getting noticed everyday! Great boost to the self-esteem. I figured out the timing is probably because I have dug into my "summer" clothes....less bulk is more revealing....and I have been able to get into slacks I haven't worn in years. I won't say they are "skinny" jeans, but close 0
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That is such a fun NSV. Yeah, it is great when you know you are losing, but wonderful when others notice.0
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I've been quietly trying to turn my life around for about 2 years. Found and joined MFP at Christmas and have learned to track and get support from others on this site. My NSV this week...no fewer than 6 people, from my neighborhood, church, school and store, have commented on how much weight I have lost and how good I am looking. Even co-workers that I see everyday! I thought the first comment was just a fluke...not that it didn't feel good. But now I've been getting noticed everyday! Great boost to the self-esteem. I figured out the timing is probably because I have dug into my "summer" clothes....less bulk is more revealing....and I have been able to get into slacks I haven't worn in years. I won't say they are "skinny" jeans, but close
That's a great NSV. It's so nice to be a little leaner when summer rolls around. Good job!
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nikkib0103 wrote: »Today I put on a pair of tracksuit bottoms I haven't put on in forever. They used to be rather tight around the thighs, showing every bump. Much to my astonishment they are now loose, almost verging on baggy, around the thighs. It's the little things that keeps me from stuffing Keeler Elf cookies down my gullet.
Having baggy clothes can be expensive but so worth it!!!!
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nikkib0103 wrote: »Today I put on a pair of tracksuit bottoms I haven't put on in forever. They used to be rather tight around the thighs, showing every bump. Much to my astonishment they are now loose, almost verging on baggy, around the thighs. It's the little things that keeps me from stuffing Keeler Elf cookies down my gullet.
Congratulations!!!!! When your clothes start fitting better, and old favorites are too big - it's time to celebrate - no elf cookies - just healthy real foods. Feed the cookies to the elves
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nikkib0103 wrote: »Today I put on a pair of tracksuit bottoms I haven't put on in forever. They used to be rather tight around the thighs, showing every bump. Much to my astonishment they are now loose, almost verging on baggy, around the thighs. It's the little things that keeps me from stuffing Keeler Elf cookies down my gullet.
Congratulations!!!!! When your clothes start fitting better, and old favorites are too big - it's time to celebrate - no elf cookies - just healthy real foods. Feed the cookies to the elves
Thank you. So this is what happened to me yesterday. I was walking past a Carvel (they do yummy soft serve ice cream) after leaving the cardiologist's with a great report. I had been fasting all day because my PCP, who is in that practice as well, needed a lipid panel. Anyway, after all the good news, and being hungry, and having walked to the doc's and back (1.3 miles each way) I felt I wanted a treat. Soooo, I go in. No one is behind the counter and I am staring at the calorie counts listed. They did not have a calorie count for a plain old small vanilla in a cup but the sundaes, etc., were shocking! Knowing that the staff there are generally not helpful, I walked out. I finished my errands and had a healthy lunch at home. When I consulted the Carvel website I was shocked to see that the small cup I was going to have was 450 calorie! Yikes! The Junior, or child's cup, is 150 or so, so now I know what to get should the cravings come on. In the past I would have ate first and asked questions later. Not anymore.0 -
I increased the amount of weight and number of sets during my workout. Game face on, I can do this! 0
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Good for you mom216! Love the picture of the dog 0
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Hopefully in the near future I will add the rest of the family It's a long story - the ex has my beautiful fur baby. I know the dog is loved and well cared for. The picture brings me great joy! He is a big beautiful gentle soul. 0
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Took my grandsons to the zoo yesterday and had a great time. It dawned on me when I was there that I could have carried them both the entire time and the weight would not have come close to what my weight was last year just by myself. It's hard for me to wrap my head around how I managed to even get through the day when I was that heavy.0
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We went fishing over the weekend and took the truck with just the crew cab. My son is a large guy, 6'2" and 290 lbs (defensive lineman), so I offered to sit in the back. I was able to do it comfortably!! Couldn't do that 78 pounds ago. Also, he was behind me as I was getting in, so that he could give me a push if I needed it to get in the truck (it's pretty high, and my legs aren't that long). I didn't need help!!!! Yay!!0
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Took my grandsons to the zoo yesterday and had a great time. It dawned on me when I was there that I could have carried them both the entire time and the weight would not have come close to what my weight was last year just by myself. It's hard for me to wrap my head around how I managed to even get through the day when I was that heavy.
This is what it is all about. Being able to live your life without being held back by weight!0 -
BRaye325 I love those aha moments!
Slashnl Spending quality time with family and being comfortable doing it - Yes!!!!!! Great job!!!0 -
I tucked in my shirt today for work. It actually looked better tucked in! Wow!0
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