NSV's
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My NSV is that the husband and I went to the beach for a weekend getaway. I had no trouble at all finding food I could eat and stay within my plan. Any other time I'd use "vacation" as an excuse to splurge. I stayed very relaxed all weekend and didn't stress over what I'd eat. I was full from one meal to the next and didn't need to snack. My favorite was a BBQ place that had "meat only" orders. Best tri tip I've ever had!!6
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RowdysLady wrote: »My NSV today: When my daughter Anna (16 yrs old) saw Keto working for me she decided to try LCHF and she has now lost 13 lbs. She has stopped complaining of joint pain. She feels better in her clothes. She's generally happier and she keeps eating LCHF. That's MY NSV for sure...my kid's improved health and happiness!
I LONG for my 17 y/o daughter to want to do this on her own. We tried for a couple weeks during the summer (mama's demand) but it would be so much better and I think she'd stick to it, if it was her idea. She has what she calls "growing pains" quite often. I can see that she would benefit from this so much. I wish I had known about keto when my kids were small.
I know. What finally turned my daughter on to the idea was that at first she felt like I thought she was "fat" because I was doing this because I was (still kinda am) fat. Once we had a heart to heart about the physical pains she experiences in her knees and ankles not to mention helping headaches and explaining the benefits she got on board and it didn't take long for her to see all the benefits. The other thing for Anna was she didn't want to go Keto because of the severe restrictions in carbs. I told her that she could choose her carb limits herself as well as her calorie goals. We went to the keto calculator and walked through it. She decided she thought around 100 carbs would be obtainable. For a while she was really missing certain foods and I worked like crazy to find substitutes for her. I do buy her sugar free cookies and stuff that I choose not to eat because that helps her be ok with this WOE. The money spent on that stuff is worth it for me because she's really made the move and I can see over time that she's finding these types of sweets too sweet these days. She eats well under 100 carbs many days without even realizing it now. On the other hand there are days she comes home from school and says "John brought doughnuts in for our section and I ate two". I don't bat an eyelash when that happens or ask if she liked it. I try to keep my thoughts on her decisions to myself for fear of pushing her away from this WOE. So far so good. On the days she tells me "Mom I ate a Zebra Cake today and it tasted gross" makes me happy and know overall this is a victory.
My younger (almost 12) daughter would benefit also, but she refuses still thinking this is only a "diet for fat people"....sigh....10 years ago it would have just been the way we eat...had I only known.7 -
@RowdysLady Seeing as she's 12, do you think a friendly bet would work with her? Ex: I bet you can't eat what I eat for a month, if you win I'll buy you any dinner you want/any pair of jeans you want (or some other incentive that might work)? At worst she will become healthier and you're out 50 bucks or so.. at best she might learn to love your food and pick up a few of those meals permanently. Big sister could be her helper/mentor and they could find low carb recipes to make together. I think kids are more inclined to eat things if they make them or help make them
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RowdysLady wrote: »My NSV today: When my daughter Anna (16 yrs old) saw Keto working for me she decided to try LCHF and she has now lost 13 lbs. She has stopped complaining of joint pain. She feels better in her clothes. She's generally happier and she keeps eating LCHF. That's MY NSV for sure...my kid's improved health and happiness!
This is a great NSV, you must be one proud mummy right now.
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@RowdysLady Seeing as she's 12, do you think a friendly bet would work with her? Ex: I bet you can't eat what I eat for a month, if you win I'll buy you any dinner you want/any pair of jeans you want (or some other incentive that might work)? At worst she will become healthier and you're out 50 bucks or so.. at best she might learn to love your food and pick up a few of those meals permanently. Big sister could be her helper/mentor and they could find low carb recipes to make together. I think kids are more inclined to eat things if they make them or help make them
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Without a doubt, @Bonny1321
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To rowdylady, when I was about 13 my dad made a bet with me to see who could lose 10 pounds first. The reward for me was to buy hippie boots in NYC. I won, we made a weekend of it..I will never, ever forget it! We had such a great time. He also got me a hat that I still have today. I had such a difficult relationship with him over the years...that memory remains unbeatably awesome! The winning, the bonding with my mostly unavailable dad, the drama, the new experiences...so exciting and a real boost for us both!
Highly recommend some version of it!8 -
To rowdylady, when I was about 13 my dad made a bet with me to see who could lose 10 pounds first. The reward for me was to buy hippie boots in NYC. I won, we made a weekend of it..I will never, ever forget it! We had such a great time. He also got me a hat that I still have today. I had such a difficult relationship with him over the years...that memory remains unbeatably awesome! The winning, the bonding with my mostly unavailable dad, the drama, the new experiences...so exciting and a real boost for us both!
Highly recommend some version of it!
I wonder if he planned it and let you win?
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RowdysLady wrote: »My NSV today: When my daughter Anna (16 yrs old) saw Keto working for me she decided to try LCHF and she has now lost 13 lbs. She has stopped complaining of joint pain. She feels better in her clothes. She's generally happier and she keeps eating LCHF. That's MY NSV for sure...my kid's improved health and happiness!
I love this! I know how much the confidence can grow with what she's experiencing and that's a huge benefit at that age!1 -
In the past ~11 months I have lost:
Neck: 0.75"
Bicep: 2.5"
Forearm: 1.75"
Chest: 7.25"
Waist: 9"
Hips: 5"
Thigh: 4"
Calf: 1"10 -
My NSV is that last as I sat around a fire with friends and my daughters and their friends (a big group consisting mostly of 18-28 year olds except me and my BFF). In this group there are 2 T1D's, one very young and not obese T2D, an epileptic, a friend with a rare blood disease and a LFHC vegan! Quite the bunch for sure!
Anyway, one of the girls is my workout partner and already cutting carbs, another one has seen my changes and somewhat cut them but was asking me questions about how it works and then the epileptic is asking questions too.
So, I basically give a lecture for a solid 30 minutes.
Today, my youngest daughter tells me that her boyfriend has questions for me and wants to come over to discuss it further.
My oldest daughter (T1D) has a T1D boyfriend and he made an appointment with an Endocrinologist since he hasn't seen one in over a year and has decided to take his health more seriously.
I am supposed to meet with another one of the girls to help her figure out how to get started.
The vegan was disagreeable with the whole conversation. I am not surprised. She has a lot of issues that I think can be solved by eating fat but she's convinced you "need" carbs.
The only real non breakthrough was the epileptic who said he can't possibly go without "real pizza" and potatoes.
So, all in all, not a bad influence on a bunch of young people! 14 -
Great work @Sunny_Bunny_ ! It's so much better if they come to you!
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silverfiend wrote: »
That is great! Congrats!
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I made dinner four nights in a row. And damn good food too. I'm pretty sure this is the longest cooking stretch I've done in over a year. And...my ten year old daughter has asked me to teach her to cook!12
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I've had 3 this week:
1. PR's in both Overhead press and Rack Pulls!
2. Had a 'light bulb' moment on Monday... I have been having 2 squares of dark chocolate (90%) mid-afternoon as a snack to tide me over until dinner, and I was reaching for the chocolate and thought, I'm not hungry, so I realized that I had been eating the chocolate more out of habit than out of hunger... and left the chocolate on the shelf!
3. We have had fresh croissants and cinnamon rolls in the house since Sunday and I haven't touched either one of them! Also, DW got pizza for the kids yesterday and I skipped that for cheese and ham rolls!10 -
So my normal bra was getting too loose so I decided to try on a bra I have had for years that didn't fit despite it being the same "size". Well I was surprised today when I put it on and it fit not perfect the band is a smudge tight but not unbearably so.6
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »My NSV is that last as I sat around a fire with friends and my daughters and their friends (a big group consisting mostly of 18-28 year olds except me and my BFF). In this group there are 2 T1D's, one very young and not obese T2D, an epileptic, a friend with a rare blood disease and a LFHC vegan! Quite the bunch for sure!
Anyway, one of the girls is my workout partner and already cutting carbs, another one has seen my changes and somewhat cut them but was asking me questions about how it works and then the epileptic is asking questions too.
So, I basically give a lecture for a solid 30 minutes.
Today, my youngest daughter tells me that her boyfriend has questions for me and wants to come over to discuss it further.
My oldest daughter (T1D) has a T1D boyfriend and he made an appointment with an Endocrinologist since he hasn't seen one in over a year and has decided to take his health more seriously.
I am supposed to meet with another one of the girls to help her figure out how to get started.
The vegan was disagreeable with the whole conversation. I am not surprised. She has a lot of issues that I think can be solved by eating fat but she's convinced you "need" carbs.
The only real non breakthrough was the epileptic who said he can't possibly go without "real pizza" and potatoes.
So, all in all, not a bad influence on a bunch of young people! Nice. You sound like the "cool mom" 3 -
After many struggles with finding a maintenance groove, and regaining about 20 of 135 pounds...I find I'm sometimes very judgemental and critical of the regain and in spite of efforts to luv my bod as is, I think of myself as if I'd lost zero pounds.
I had a friend who I hardly ever see who knew me years ago, before I even had my children who are 25 and 30yrs old. She told me that my shape is now like it was when she first met me, before the kids even.
And she really is right. Pound wise i may be a bit heavier, but shape wise i really look pretty good. I really need to stop thinking of myself as morbidly obese, just because my weight is up a few pounds. It's not out of control, I'm working hard every day to find a workable maintenance plan and it's all good.
I should just enjoy the heck out of the progress that I've made, and trust that my efforts will eventually stablize my weight.
It really made my day to have her say that to me.18 -
After many struggles with finding a maintenance groove, and regaining about 20 of 135 pounds...I find I'm sometimes very judgemental and critical of the regain and in spite of efforts to luv my bod as is, I think of myself as if I'd lost zero pounds.
I had a friend who I hardly ever see who knew me years ago, before I even had my children who are 25 and 30yrs old. She told me that my shape is now like it was when she first met me, before the kids even.
And she really is right. Pound wise i may be a bit heavier, but shape wise i really look pretty good. I really need to stop thinking of myself as morbidly obese, just because my weight is up a few pounds. It's not out of control, I'm working hard every day to find a workable maintenance plan and it's all good.
I should just enjoy the heck out of the progress that I've made, and trust that my efforts will eventually stablize my weight.
It really made my day to have her say that to me.
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After many struggles with finding a maintenance groove, and regaining about 20 of 135 pounds...I find I'm sometimes very judgemental and critical of the regain and in spite of efforts to luv my bod as is, I think of myself as if I'd lost zero pounds.
I had a friend who I hardly ever see who knew me years ago, before I even had my children who are 25 and 30yrs old. She told me that my shape is now like it was when she first met me, before the kids even.
And she really is right. Pound wise i may be a bit heavier, but shape wise i really look pretty good. I really need to stop thinking of myself as morbidly obese, just because my weight is up a few pounds. It's not out of control, I'm working hard every day to find a workable maintenance plan and it's all good.
I should just enjoy the heck out of the progress that I've made, and trust that my efforts will eventually stablize my weight.
It really made my day to have her say that to me.
@elize7 - it's crazy how depression and such LIE and make us believe we're FAILING all the time...when in fact, we're winning... (HUGS)5 -
It is not at all uncommon to gain weight back after a loss. And I'm not talking about the masses who spend their life as a yo-yo. That is not where you are. You have dropped an incredible amount of weight and your body is fighting back. Keep winning! You have done incredibly AWESOME to have dropped 135 and regained only 20. Keep striving to do what you know works. Keep your emotions in check. You ARE a winner @Elize7. 9
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After many struggles with finding a maintenance groove, and regaining about 20 of 135 pounds...I find I'm sometimes very judgemental and critical of the regain and in spite of efforts to luv my bod as is, I think of myself as if I'd lost zero pounds.
I had a friend who I hardly ever see who knew me years ago, before I even had my children who are 25 and 30yrs old. She told me that my shape is now like it was when she first met me, before the kids even.
And she really is right. Pound wise i may be a bit heavier, but shape wise i really look pretty good. I really need to stop thinking of myself as morbidly obese, just because my weight is up a few pounds. It's not out of control, I'm working hard every day to find a workable maintenance plan and it's all good.
I should just enjoy the heck out of the progress that I've made, and trust that my efforts will eventually stablize my weight.
It really made my day to have her say that to me.
It's sort of an NSV that you are now used to being smaller. Smaller is your new normal.
Congrats on such a huge loss. 6 -
I was straitening my hair this morning and for the first time in a while I didn't feel disgusted by the person in the mirror looking back at me. I actually thought I looked pretty today.10
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TishaGettinFit wrote: »I was straitening my hair this morning and for the first time in a while I didn't feel disgusted by the person in the mirror looking back at me. I actually thought I looked pretty today.
I have no doubt you are.0 -
Went to my fav clothing store today, walked out with four tops in SM size! Okay, in this store SM means size 18 (NZ & Aus sizing) but hey, that 4 sizes down from what I normally buy there. Very pleased12
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when you put on your boulder holder thats designed to camouflage side boobs and it actually works.
when you put on your boulder holder and it doesnt holster your boulders and you realize you can hook it on the last hooks!! (after wearing it for two weeks with the boulders precariously holstered)
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SuperCarLori wrote: »when you put on your boulder holder thats designed to camouflage side boobs and it actually works.
when you put on your boulder holder and it doesnt holster your boulders and you realize you can hook it on the last hooks!! (after wearing it for two weeks with the boulders precariously holstered)
HIGH FIVE
Yay for boulder holder NSVs!! I'm actually going to be buying a new boulder holder in the next few days. I only have one that fits (ish) now. Been wearing sports bras on the regular lately.2 -
SuperCarLori wrote: »when you put on your boulder holder thats designed to camouflage side boobs and it actually works.
when you put on your boulder holder and it doesnt holster your boulders and you realize you can hook it on the last hooks!! (after wearing it for two weeks with the boulders precariously holstered)
HIGH FIVE
Yay for boulder holder NSVs!! I'm actually going to be buying a new boulder holder in the next few days. I only have one that fits (ish) now. Been wearing sports bras on the regular lately.
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