NSV's
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I sat, frowning and yawningin the gym locker room after work thinking that happy hour with friends sounded much better. I made myself run, on a treadmill with a tv mind you, for 30 min. It was a terrible run: time, distance, and form wise but I fukin did it.
Harumph.12 -
I was low on clean laundry last night so I grabbed an old pair of pj bottoms that I haven't worn in a year. I had to change because they wouldn't stay up. I got rid of most of my fat clothes last year but I guess I missed these. It was a treat for me because I put almost 10 lbs back on and am very slow on losing it this time. I've been feeling heavy but it was a big pick me up to know that my "fat" today is vastly different than my "fat" of a couple of years ago.12
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My 1st NSV since starting Keto!!! I bought a pair of pants 10 years ago when I started this journey, my motivation pants. I tried them on today just to see if they fit and THEY'RE TOO BIG!!!!!!19
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my4andme333 wrote: »My 1st NSV since starting Keto!!! I bought a pair of pants 10 years ago when I started this journey, my motivation pants. I tried them on today just to see if they fit and THEY'RE TOO BIG!!!!!!
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After yesterday's total *kitten* run, today was amazing. Had to be short due to kiddo events but maintained a 12 min mile for 2.5 mi. Woo!11
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One of the motivators that prompted me to get back on track, after a couple years and many MANY pounds gained, was foot pain. Primarily in the morning...I'd get out of bed and my feet would be so stiff/sore, that I waddled like a penguin for the first 5 minutes being vertical. I'm guessing plantar fasciitis? Anywhoo...this morning it hit me...I'm no longer waddling when I wake up.
I'm 20lbs down since February 1st, but when taking my measurements and looking at my before/after pics...I haven't seen much WOW! factor. The absent foot pain is definitely a huge NSV for me!!10 -
I bought a belt late last fall (Nov/early Dec maybe) ... anyways, it was a plus size belt and I had to wear it on the 2nd hole. I got myself a hole punch because the 5 weren't enough. I'm now on hole 611
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I hit an all time deadlift PR of 505x2! I've only deadlifted 500lbs once before in my life and last night I pulled 505lbs for a double!12
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Today I wore a shirt with only one letter in the sizing for the first time in 26 years. Just an "L", no preceding "X" necessary.13
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Yay you! I know how good that feels!
Mind you - I had a pair of jeans in my closet, size 10 (uk) and finally, I got into them comfortably.
I had another pair in the closet, supposedly size 12 - but they were j.u.s.t an eensy-weensy too tight... Go figure!
personally, I've quit taking sizes as a reliable degree of measurement. There IS no standard, I'm sure. I just look at the clothes that once were too small, which now fit, and I'm happy..
As an O/T aside, I think the Diet and fashion industries should be held responsible, if not culpable, for a high number of teens with body/weight issues.... I went into a fashion store some time ago, and a t-shirt (then) my size (14 UK) was labelled 'XXXL'.
obscene. Outrageous. I declined to buy anything.
I see teenagers counting calories and buying low fat stuff and I inwardly weep.....
Sorry.
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I can steal my bf's pj's now without fear of bursting them9
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hmikkola92 wrote: »I can steal my bf's pj's now without fear of bursting them
LOL. Relating. I was a happy camper when I was able to fit into my slender husband's jeans. They were my secret "sizin' britches".6 -
I just love that my mind-set has done a complete 180, and what was previously something I craved, I now can't even bear to think about.
Seriously, I could easily, just a few weeks ago, sat down and happily polished off 300g of spaghetti.
Now, I'm so happy to have found a really good home for all the unopened packs I have in the store-cupboard! And I grimaced as I removed them, too!
That, for me, is a ground-breaking piece of progress!6 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »I just love that my mind-set has done a complete 180, and what was previously something I craved, I now can't even bear to think about.
Seriously, I could easily, just a few weeks ago, sat down and happily polished off 300g of spaghetti.
Now, I'm so happy to have found a really good home for all the unopened packs I have in the store-cupboard! And I grimaced as I removed them, too!
That, for me, is a ground-breaking piece of progress!
Embracing a new way of thinking about food is half the battle. Or most of the battle....3 -
My nsv today is sitting on my patio enjoying the sunshine with knowledge that I'm soaking up the Vitamin D!
Feeling great, drinking my coffee, planning some yard work and appreciating my great friends here in the LCD group.12 -
I have two small NSV's. Last night when we went out for my birthday, I was able to wear a size smaller pants and panties (sorry if TMI, but I was pleased!)! Granted, I chose to hop off the wagon for the evening because my choices were limited (dinner theater), but I'm right back on plan today.
My second NSV is probably the best one I have ever had in all of my dieting (and there has been a lot over the years). My husband has NEVER had any interest in any diet or WOE that I've chosen, but now...he sees it. He sees that I am losing weight, that I have more energy, that I'm HAPPY! Not only has he asked me to "put him on my diet", but last night he told me how proud he is of me. This may not seem like a big thing, but for me...for us...it's huge. He's recognizing that I'm truly changing my entire way of life and that it's making a difference.18 -
Goddess0921 wrote: »edited:
My second NSV is probably the best one I have ever had in all of my dieting (and there has been a lot over the years). My husband has NEVER had any interest in any diet or WOE that I've chosen, but now...he sees it. He sees that I am losing weight, that I have more energy, that I'm HAPPY! Not only has he asked me to "put him on my diet", but last night he told me how proud he is of me. This may not seem like a big thing, but for me...for us...it's huge. He's recognizing that I'm truly changing my entire way of life and that it's making a difference.
That is just awesome. You will have an easier time going forward with him on board as well.
I hope you both reach your goals living the same lifestyle.2 -
My 11 (almost 12) year old daughter has asked me to help her come up with healthier options to take for her lunch. She has been taking Nutella (have you seen the sugar content of this!!!!!) and jelly sandwiches with Pringles, apple sauce and a Fiber One brownie.
For now, she is keeping the last two, but we have replaced the sandwich with turkey and cheddar (no bread) and the Pringles with sliced bell pepper. She is more like her mother and not big on changing everything at once but rather going one step at a time. Since she is healthy with no metabolic or weight issues, I am not going to push too hard. I think by next school year, we can have her tastes broadened enough to have her whole lunch be healthy.
This came after she decided I was right about changing her standard breakfast from English muffin with butter and jelly to a small cheese omelet. Her only complaint about it is that because her school lunch time is so early (10:50), she isn't as hungry at lunch.10 -
New rep PR on deadlifts today: 310x11 at 168 bodyweight. Probably could have pulled a couple more, but my hips were starting to get wobbly on the descent for the last one.10
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cstehansen wrote: »My 11 (almost 12) year old daughter has asked me to help her come up with healthier options to take for her lunch. She has been taking Nutella (have you seen the sugar content of this!!!!!) and jelly sandwiches with Pringles, apple sauce and a Fiber One brownie.
For now, she is keeping the last two, but we have replaced the sandwich with turkey and cheddar (no bread) and the Pringles with sliced bell pepper. She is more like her mother and not big on changing everything at once but rather going one step at a time. Since she is healthy with no metabolic or weight issues, I am not going to push too hard. I think by next school year, we can have her tastes broadened enough to have her whole lunch be healthy.
This came after she decided I was right about changing her standard breakfast from English muffin with butter and jelly to a small cheese omelet. Her only complaint about it is that because her school lunch time is so early (10:50), she isn't as hungry at lunch.
That's great that she's making the choices. I agree that some change is a good thing. It's learning how to eat that will serve her well long term. IF she ever starts to gain unwanted weight or starts to feel hungry all the time, she will have the knowledge already to take control. I wish I had known about all this much earlier!Gallowmere1984 wrote: »New rep PR on deadlifts today: 310x11 at 168 bodyweight. Probably could have pulled a couple more, but my hips were starting to get wobbly on the descent for the last one.
That's seriously impressive!
I bailed on my lifting when I had to drop my gym membership because money was tight but I think I can start it back up again this month! Very excited to get back to it!3