NSV's
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It's Queen's View in Tay Forest Park in Perthshire, Scotland. I've wanted to see that view since last year, but knew I'd never make it up the path. I practically raced my husband up the path this weekend. When we first got there he looked at me like I was crazy, he didn't think I'd make it. It's not very far, just steep, and more than I could have handled a year ago.0
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Just wanted to say that I feel high on life right now. Day 5 back on keto and Im down 5lbs but the real win...I feel amazing! Energy is high, mood is high, skin is clear, bloating is gone.
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Just wanted to say that I feel high on life right now. Day 5 back on keto and Im down 5lbs but the real win...I feel amazing! Energy is high, mood is high, skin is clear, bloating is gone.
That's all! :-)
Great!
See, this is what is missing for me... my energy is no better, I often feel bloated, and I don't know of any change in my mood.... however, one thing has happened. I had severely cracked heels, and now they are almost fully healed.
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PaleoInScotland wrote: »It's Queen's View in Tay Forest Park in Perthshire, Scotland. I've wanted to see that view since last year, but knew I'd never make it up the path. I practically raced my husband up the path this weekend. When we first got there he looked at me like I was crazy, he didn't think I'd make it. It's not very far, just steep, and more than I could have handled a year ago.
Lovely spot! I am so so jealous. I'm in Western Canada near the Rocky Mountains and although it has been unseasonably warm it is still brown and white everywhere. Blah.0 -
I have only been working LCHF for a little over a week at this point, but I already fit back into an old pair of jeans that were just a leeetle too tight. Yeeeeah buddy!0
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@PaleoInScotland Whereabouts is that in Scotland - fantastic view. Who would have thought the wonders of nature were an indirect result of weight loss? I have started C25k (just finished week 3) and I love going out at night and just getting beyond the edge of town and light pollution to where I can see the stars, which I hardly ever do. Uplifting!
And well done on your NSV!0 -
@totaloblivia it's Queen's View in the Tay Forest Park in Perthshire, Scotland. I look forward to doing a lot more exploring as I lose more weight!0
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@Lillith32 Congrats on your loss. You are totally going to rock that bikini!
In case this helps to recalibrate your body image:
Have you ever seen a UK program with Gok Wan?
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/how-to-look-good-naked/episode-guide
Fun n light hearted show where he helps women accept themselves and their shape plus find clothes to suit their body type.
You are not alone! Many women have a mental image of themselves or their most hated body part that is way off from reality. In some of the showz he has 8 or so women of different sizes line up in underwear, in order from smallest to biggest and asks the participant to place herself in the line. He asks them what she thinks of other women's shapes and the participant can admire other womens real bodies. The participant usually places themselves in the bigger end or even bigger than all the women. Truth is she will be measurement wise in the lower part of the line up. True ah-ha moments. It sounds ugly but Gok has such genuine care for the women and being gay he is not at all threatening so I found it empowering to watch. He says measurements of some women so we can do an arm chair comparison and help reduce body dysmorphia.
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I feel like hugging everyone of you. I am so excited for you all and love hearing all the NSVs. I try to save reading this thread for days when I need a lift. Our 7.5 months of doggy sitting comes finishes today, as she flys out. I so appreciate reading your successes. So uplifting! Thxs for sharing!!
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PaleoInScotland wrote: »My wedding ring isn't falling off, but it is finally fitting on my finger! That's a big NSV for me. It's been more years than I can count since I've been able to wear my ring, I could never bring myself to get it enlarged. My husband teared up when he saw it on my finger this week.
Oh, that brought tears to my eyes!
I have lost two re-sized wedding bands. Going for my original from 36 years ago! And when I make it, you'll hear it !!
@PaleoInScotland that is such an awesome success. @nicintime well done on your journey so far, I am looking forward to hearing you celebrate fitting the original0 -
Dog departed for her journey to Australia. I cried then distracted myself. Only had 2 pieces of dark chocolate. Went to M&S deluxe grocery store for comfort/ binge food for my husband. Not brilliant, but relative to what damage I could have done, I am very pleased with the outcome:
I bought sausages and bacon for me (for tomorrow). We had a nice dinner (Steak for me). Later, I did steal 30 cashews but realised that I was just eating in increments of 5 and may not stop. Said I needed more chocolate. Husband said what about that bacon n sausages you bought. I ate 2 sausages and a rash of bacon. No chocolate. No cashews. Meantime he had white chocolate cookies and cashews. Love that he gets I am low carb.
Over calories a bit but not every day your training partner goes to live on the other side of the planet!0 -
Love all the nsv stories! Congrats to all of ya!0
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@PaleoInScotland that's a great nsv and a lovely pic!
Today I had to tighten my belt another notch. Also, falling into the both good and bad category my one remaining business suit that had only just recently begun to fit is now getting a bit big. I hate spending money on new suits but in a week or two I won't have any choice.0 -
My SO, who's been lazy keto-ing and running with me had his annual health check up. He is down 30 lb since October, which takes him out of the obese category, his blood pressure is down to the normal range and his doctor is very impressed. When the doc asked him what he's been doing, my very very smart SO said, 'cut down on sugar and processed foods, quit smoking and started working out more'. The doctor is happy, the SO is happy, I am very happy.0
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My office ordered some clothing from a office wear company to try on as we had been looking at making our company look more corporate and professional. The shirts I picked to try were all too big and I had to try smaller sizes. The ones that fit me turned out to be the same size as the ones that fit one of the slimmest ladies in the office. I was also surprised to see that some of the ladies I saw as much slimmer than me were fitting in sizes 2 or 3 sizes bigger than me. I think I may not have got used to my new shape yet and am still seeing myself way bigger than I actually am. Also the phrase. "when you are slim all the styles will look good on you" was directed at me by one of my bosses.1
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Five years ago I lost to a size 14 that was getting loose, so I bought some size 12 capri pants, but I never fit into them, and proceeded to regain to a size 24! I put them on yesterday, and they fit perfectly!!! OMG!! I've lost another size with about a 4 pound loss (thinking of @Sunny_Bunny_, and her experience!)!!
I love all of everyone's posts!! I'm cheering for all of you!!!1 -
@Karlottap That's fantastic! Well done - I bet you feel on top of the world! Do you put this great loss down to keto+OMAD, or is it just the keto?0
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@smuller73 good for you! Embrace that new size.
@Karlottap Excellent! Gotta love how that works!
@Lillith32 Yeah for your SO!
@daylitemag Forced shopping... A curse and a good thing. I've been buying at the second hand stores to save money since I am not sure where my size will settle at, and money is a bit tight right now.0 -
All of the above @totaloblivia! Without keto I wouldn't be able to achieve OMAD! They seem to working good together! I'm just keepin on with what works for me, and that's meat, meat, meat, lol!0
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Five years ago I lost to a size 14 that was getting loose, so I bought some size 12 capri pants, but I never fit into them, and proceeded to regain to a size 24! I put them on yesterday, and they fit perfectly!!! OMG!! I've lost another size with about a 4 pound loss (thinking of @Sunny_Bunny_, and her experience!)!!
I love all of everyone's posts!! I'm cheering for all of you!!!
Yay! Isn't that the best!!!
This woe is so different from everything we've ever known and it can get really tough to be eating so differently than others when that scale isn't moving. But that problem is in our heads and in the brainwashed idea that we will lose X pounds every week on a "diet".
NSV's are so much more valuable than a SV! Yet, we do often toss them aside as a secondary benefit.
THEY ARE THE TRUE BENEFIT! The real evidence of our success!
We NEED to actively teach our brainwashed minds that feeling better, improved cholesterol, lower blood sugar, reduced pain, a sharper mind, better fitting clothes, more energy, more physical ability, hunger control and so much more, mean everything and scale weight is a secondary benefit.0 -
I posted this on my news feed, but should post it here too.
Awesome NSV for me today. The location I'm at has old school looking chairs in their quiet rooms. They have the arm rest with a place for a book like old school chairs have. These can slide around in front of you so you can use them for your laptop. Well, I've never used them before, but I slid it around and I fit behind it! With a few inches to spare. I always struggled with things like this. Airplane trays, rollercoaster bars, and desks have always been things I don't like to use as I never fit. Well, I fit now.
) It made me smile as a I slid it around and realized it's no longer an issue at all. 0 -
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Today I fit into a super-cute shirt that, last month, I had not been able to squeeze into. AND it was comfortable! I did a happy dance in my closet this morning, no joke.0
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I finally have something to add. Even though my scale seems stuck, I fit comfortably into a pair of size 8 "motivation" jeans I bought when I was back in the US for Christmas. Woohoo!0
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I might be moving to London next month, so I'm really inspired to get out each weekend and enjoy Scotland. After my hill climb last weekend I felt confident enough to go out for a mile walk along the Forth River yesterday and enjoy the lovely views of the Queensferry Bridge. A mile might not sound far to most, but the farthest I have generally walked in the last year is from the front door to my car.
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PaleoInScotland wrote: »
I might be moving to London next month, so I'm really inspired to get out each weekend and enjoy Scotland. After my hill climb last weekend I felt confident enough to go out for a mile walk along the Forth River yesterday and enjoy the lovely views of the Queensferry Bridge. A mile might not sound far to most, but the farthest I have generally walked in the last year is from the front door to my car.
That's a great NSV! And what a great resource of motivation you have with such beautiful scenes to enjoy.0 -
@PaleoInScotland I think a mile is wonderful! 3 months ago 80 feet left me out of breath and needing to sit down and rest. I can do 20 min on a treadmill now but not outdoors (???) Can't wait to do a mile.0
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@PaleoInScotland I think a mile is wonderful! 3 months ago 80 feet left me out of breath and needing to sit down and rest. I can do 20 min on a treadmill now but not outdoors (???) Can't wait to do a mile.
Being so far out of shape it's a little scary going for a walk outside, there's no quitting when you're halfway done if you're pooped, you still have to walk back to your car lol. I took a couple breaks to "take photos"
My Fitbit is really adding to the motivation!0 -
@PaleoInScotland good point. Thanks ... didn't think of it that way but probably is the problem.0
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That is really very cool. Congrats!I posted this on my news feed, but should post it here too.
Awesome NSV for me today. The location I'm at has old school looking chairs in their quiet rooms. They have the arm rest with a place for a book like old school chairs have. These can slide around in front of you so you can use them for your laptop. Well, I've never used them before, but I slid it around and I fit behind it! With a few inches to spare. I always struggled with things like this. Airplane trays, rollercoaster bars, and desks have always been things I don't like to use as I never fit. Well, I fit now.) It made me smile as a I slid it around and realized it's no longer an issue at all.
Nice!Ringbearer2 wrote: »I finally have something to add. Even though my scale seems stuck, I fit comfortably into a pair of size 8 "motivation" jeans I bought when I was back in the US for Christmas. Woohoo!PaleoInScotland wrote: »I might be moving to London next month, so I'm really inspired to get out each weekend and enjoy Scotland. After my hill climb last weekend I felt confident enough to go out for a mile walk along the Forth River yesterday and enjoy the lovely views of the Queensferry Bridge. A mile might not sound far to most, but the farthest I have generally walked in the last year is from the front door to my car.
You are on a roll!0
