NSV's = Non-scale Victories
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Went shopping with my adult daughter to find some dress slacks. Tentatively tried on a size 18. Sent her back to find a smaller size. And then sent her back AGAIN!! I haven't bought a size 14 in years! I figure it is the cut of the slacks, but I'm taking it as a NSV and a very Happy Birthday to me!!0
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By the way, Darling Daughter was pretty surprised!0
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That is so fun! Congrats!0
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Went to a new grocery store Sunday. Oh, the wonderful baked goodies they had...Visited the bakery section twice but had the strength to not buy anything...headed to the fresh fruit and veggies section where I stocked up. Where did that willpower come from????!!!!
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sunnyazgirl wrote: »I ran into a coworker I hadn't seen in over a year from a dfferent department (I changed shifts about then). I said hi and she hardly said anything betond "hi" back. After a few moments she ran after me, apologizing. She said she didn't recognize me at all!
That is amazing progress!!
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Went to a new grocery store Sunday. Oh, the wonderful baked goodies they had...Visited the bakery section twice but had the strength to not buy anything...headed to the fresh fruit and veggies section where I stocked up. Where did that willpower come from????!!!!
Great job! Adjusting our priorities is certainly a powerful tool in the most difficult situations.0 -
I have been struggling mightily since being cut to 1260. But it is what it is and I have to start realizing that I can have a, but maybe it would be wise not to have it at the same meal, or even on the same day, as b. Last night was "let's scrounge around the fridge and freezer" night. So I had a Bubba Burger, exactly 1/2 cup of baked beans and some baby spinach without dressing. I passed on the bread, seconds on the beans and cooked my burger on the grill pan using an olive oil spray spritz. I saved myself over 200 calories. Some of which I later blew on a Fudgsicle and a clementine. I did not go to bed hungry. Today, I am spending the day with my 12 year old nephew. I was informed that my BIL will be making his legendary pasta and meat sauce for supper. And also it is "deli day" for lunch with the boy and he wanted to get one of the their killer chickent cutlet heroes. Now, I would dearly have loved to also pick myself up a cutlet here or Cuban sandwich or a Philly Cheesesteak or a nice Italian hero. But did I? No. Instead I came back with the boy's sandwich and heated up a can of minestrone, saving myself a lot of calories and leaving me plenty of wiggle room for tonight. In the past I would have just written the day off and promise to get "back on track" the next day. But now I am just going to try to do the right thing in the first place. I have an out of town wedding this weekend and a wedding next weekend too. I am going to have to pray for a lot of extra will power!0
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Brilliant Nikki, planning is key!0
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Yesterday I jumped rope for the first time in 40+ years in our circuit training class! I was nervous when the trainer set up that station but decided to try it and see what happened. I had to start & stop a few times but I was excited to be able to do it at all. I could not have done this even a few months ago. #young-at-heart0
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What fun, good for you!0
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Good Job, Nikki! You inspire me to stick to the game plan on vacation this week and not just write it off!0
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I retired a belt this week. It's no longer holding up my pants. I'm wearing a belt that I haven't worn for several years. I'm thinking that the pants will be retired soon.0
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Most excellent MSDave!0
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Went shopping with my adult daughter to find some dress slacks. Tentatively tried on a size 18. Sent her back to find a smaller size. And then sent her back AGAIN!! I haven't bought a size 14 in years! I figure it is the cut of the slacks, but I'm taking it as a NSV and a very Happy Birthday to me!!
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
The same thing happened to me yesterday! So happy.
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professionalHobbyist wrote: »sunnyazgirl wrote: »I ran into a coworker I hadn't seen in over a year from a dfferent department (I changed shifts about then). I said hi and she hardly said anything betond "hi" back. After a few moments she ran after me, apologizing. She said she didn't recognize me at all!
That is amazing progress!!
Thanks! Another co-worker asked me when did I have weight loss surgery? She didn't believe me when I told her I didn't!0 -
nikkib0103 wrote: »I have been struggling mightily since being cut to 1260. But it is what it is and I have to start realizing that I can have a, but maybe it would be wise not to have it at the same meal, or even on the same day, as b. Last night was "let's scrounge around the fridge and freezer" night. So I had a Bubba Burger, exactly 1/2 cup of baked beans and some baby spinach without dressing. I passed on the bread, seconds on the beans and cooked my burger on the grill pan using an olive oil spray spritz. I saved myself over 200 calories. Some of which I later blew on a Fudgsicle and a clementine. I did not go to bed hungry. Today, I am spending the day with my 12 year old nephew. I was informed that my BIL will be making his legendary pasta and meat sauce for supper. And also it is "deli day" for lunch with the boy and he wanted to get one of the their killer chickent cutlet heroes. Now, I would dearly have loved to also pick myself up a cutlet here or Cuban sandwich or a Philly Cheesesteak or a nice Italian hero. But did I? No. Instead I came back with the boy's sandwich and heated up a can of minestrone, saving myself a lot of calories and leaving me plenty of wiggle room for tonight. In the past I would have just written the day off and promise to get "back on track" the next day. But now I am just going to try to do the right thing in the first place. I have an out of town wedding this weekend and a wedding next weekend too. I am going to have to pray for a lot of extra will power!
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I retired a belt this week. It's no longer holding up my pants. I'm wearing a belt that I haven't worn for several years. I'm thinking that the pants will be retired soon.
I call those "clown pants"! And yes, get something new as soon as those pants are too big. You will feel so much better with things that fit! Congratualtions! 0 -
30 pull ups on the EQ bar. Felt great!!0
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Holey cow! Superb! I don't think I can do one.0
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Monthly donuts and coffee after church yesterday. I'm in the group that sponsors it. I had coffee, but no donuts. It will be tougher in 2 months though, it's my turn to get the donuts and the person who gets the donuts gets to take extras home.
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Monthly donuts and coffee after church yesterday. I'm in the group that sponsors it. I had coffee, but no donuts. It will be tougher in 2 months though, it's my turn to get the donuts and the person who gets the donuts gets to take extras home.
Any suggestions for next time?
Give them away! Donuts are my bugaboo, my biggest craving and the things I cannot stop eating when I start. I also thnk they will pack on pounds quicker than any single thing on earth!
Once, when I had a big plae of extras that I did not want to take home I gave them to a very grateful homeless man I passed on the way. He was happy and so was my waistline. 0 -
I helped a beginner today at the gym. I'm not the strongest or the most fit, but that doesn't mean I don't have a lot to offer!0
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MostlyWater wrote: »I helped a beginner today at the gym. I'm not the strongest or the most fit, but that doesn't mean I don't have a lot to offer!
That's a good one! Sometimes we don't have enough confidence in what we're doing to help anyone else. It's really good to get past that and realize that you do have a lot to offer!0 -
I went to a wedding on Saturday, and for the first time in years, felt absolutely smoking hot in public. I wore a smashing designer dress and really shocked and surprised people who hadn't seen me in a while or had seen me recently but not dressed to kill. I have the next family wedding in 40 weeks, by which time, if all goes well, I will have reached goal. It will be at the beach. Maybe a bikini for when we are all laying out trying to get some color? The possibility boggles the mind!0
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Congratulations Nikki! Feels so good!0
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I do almost all my walking and all of my jogging on my treadmill because it has a "soft" platform and sets a consistent pace. I would like to be able to do some of the area 5Ks, but wasn't sure how I would fare jogging on solid ground. I've had degenerative arthritis since my early 20s and have a lot of joint damage. Tonight I decided to try it out and survived 2.14 miles before it got dark enough that I couldn't see what was on the road. (I live way out in the country, on a dirt road, so some of the night prowlers are things I would rather not encounter.) I was pretty pleased for my first "outside" jog in 27 years. Actually, I'm just thrilled that I can jog at all because I used to enjoy it so much, and had to stop after several injuries. I didn't think I would ever be able to do it again.0
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camblin: That's so great!!!!0
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^^^ Ditto - That's so awesome for you!0
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