Recent NSV?
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It's been a while... a lot has happened!
I went to disney world and absolutely killed it with energy and stamina. I rode Space Mountain 3 times - that was my bucket list item. But I rode EVERYTHING 3 times. Amazing. My kids had to keep up with me.
Had a family/friend gathering for the first time in several moths and this was that day where everyone noticed major changes and were totally gushing.
I can plank for 30 seconds and do squats with a weight bar.
I can eat two whole eggs at one sitting (mostly a victory because it benefits much needed protein intake)
I went horseback riding and also to the beach without feeling at all self conscious.1 -
Ran my first 5K all the way through without any walking tonight. It was a run under one of those timed Christmas light displays, and I feel terrific having done it.1
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@cmchandler74 - Awesome! I started Couch to 5K. I repeated week 1. It's kicking my butt. I'm duly impressed!0
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cmchandler74 wrote: »Ran my first 5K all the way through without any walking tonight. It was a run under one of those timed Christmas light displays, and I feel terrific having done it.
100% jealous. I can't wait to run again! Go you!0 -
Today I did measurements - for the first time I could get the tape measure to close all the way around my hips. Down 10 inches there!1
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Zipped up a pair of boots I haven't been able to wear in almost 7 years!!1
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Just finished my first 5k2
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I am the world's SLOWEST runner. Seriously. I had a time of 39:18 with that 5K. But I've found that if I keep a slower pace, I can go further without stopping. Now I'm just going to work on reducing that time.2
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I have a N.S.(not so)V.
Saw my grandparents for the first time since the surgery. Stopped by their house on the way out of town.
Backstory highlights: Grandfather was a mean drunk until a decade ago. Has always given me the worst *kitten* about my size. His nickname for me was "Big'Un". Horribly deprecating and a general *kitten*-head. Grandmother was More tactful, but has always had issue with me being "the fat one" in a family of mostly normal-sized people.
They couldn't stop gushing about the weight loss and the changes I've made. That part, I'm mostly used to, and know I have to expect it a lot over the next few months. They knew about the procedure and the year plus of weight-loss that I had been working on pre-surgery. The look in my grandfathers face was something I had never seen before; I think it was pride. The whole time I was there, he was just smiling and awestruck. At first it felt good. But then I realized that I had never seen him look at me that way before. Not the first big fish caught in the pond, none of the high school athletic accomplishments, not graduating college, not getting married, or introducing him to his first grandchild. By the time I left, the whole situation felt cold and uncomfortable. It was like this was the first time he actually saw me as a real human.
In better news, the 36 pants and XL shirts I bought a few weeks ago are getting looser. I was actually able to buy a Large zip-up fleece jacket, and it fits very well.0 -
@anbrdr - I hate it when the people who are supposed to love you, don't. Appearances matter most. This is my family and my husband's family for both of us. So we are our own family and give just the effort we are willing to our families. And even that limited attention still seems like way more than we get back. But you have kids who you "see" and love. There's that.0
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I was told by someone today that I'm so tiny, I'm disappearing!1
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Last week I pulled out a box of old clothes because mine are now too loose. I was wearing a size 24 pant, now in 18's!!
What the what!
When did that happen.
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By the time I left, the whole situation felt cold and uncomfortable. It was like this was the first time he actually saw me as a real human.
Glad to hear things are turning around. Try to focus on the next steps, rather than the past, if that is possible. Having a healthy relationship with your grandparents (and your kids' great grandparents) is worth it.0 -
@anbrdr: Sorry to hear about that situation. It's frustrating that your weight is what suddenly gains approval. My grandmother, who has since passed away, was very much like that as well. I loved her, but I also felt very judged by her the majority of my life. For what it's worth, you've been pretty amazing on this board, and I think you're a pretty cool person sight unseen.
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Thanks for that. I think our MFP family is a great group!
Yeah, I'm just saddened that it seems to be the physical appearance that has gained their approval, more than many of the accomplishments that actually matter in life. But I guess that's just human behavior. Ah well, It's not my problem, it's his in the long run.2 -
I just put on a pair of Levi's, 32" waist...I never imagined this would be possible. That's what I wore as a junior in high school 39 years ago. I'm stunned .
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Fantastic work0
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I got rid of my size 18 pants as they are swimming on me now. Yay. 16's are baggy, but not as bad.0
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Get it, @cabennett99! Awesome.0
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@anbrdr - grew up in a family of thin people also. My mom and sister have always been 100 lbs soaking wet. As I've aged I realized how much they excluded me because I wasn't a size 6. Now that I'm fit I feel a lot of resentment when they compliment me. I almost want to tell them to shove it sometimes. I'm also realizing how often I was excluded from group photos and activities through the years. I'm sure it will take time before this becomes my new normal but right now it's overwhelming at times. I can relate with you on the emotional detachment you're feeling.0
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I love reading these! You guys are all rockstars! Way to go! 0
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I realized just this week that my thighs are not rubbing together when I walk. It's actually kind of a fascinating feeling.1
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My husband is on night shifts this week for his work, and while I usually grab clothes the night before and put them in the bathroom, I forgot to last night. So I groped in the dark for pants and a sweater and quietly put them on. Then I realized my pants were too long. One of us had put a pair of DH's jeans in my drawer, and yet I pulled them up and buttoned them around me. Cue the tears- I have a husband who still wears the same 32x34 size jean he wore when we met 17 years ago. A few weeks ago I finally found I weighed less than he does for the first time in 15 years. I never dreamed that with my post-twin belly fluff and loose skin from weight loss I'd be able to button his jeans, yet here I am. And I'm wearing them because I can today
We're not going anywhere until tomorrow, and I've just cuffed the bottoms. Boyfriend cuts are back 'in' anyways. 
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I was sleeved on 11/16 and had my first NSV this week....I went down a size and was able to wear some clothes I haven't worn for 2+ years. Nice feeling!0
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No more X in my shirt size. Win!2
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Soooooo happy!!! Carrying up the boxes of Christmas decorations from the basement this morning was easy. Crawling around behind the TV and disconnecting wires to the old stereo to get rid of it was likewise easy. So much in my life is easy, now that I'm 61 pounds lighter!!!!0
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These are all so heartwarming!0
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Well my victories are definitely NOT scale related. I am 3+ years post RNY. I reached my lowest weight two years ago and am currently about 10 pounds heavier. My BMI is mid normal, I am a size 8. I'm good with that, though I do like to see those scale numbers a bit lower. My big NSV is that I joined a gym last April and have muscles I didn't know existed (at least on me!) I had a horrible time getting to point that I could do the Arc Trainer machine (like the elliptical for the most part, but arms are stationary.) I am proud to say that I can easily do more than 30 minutes on that machine now and my speed and tension are higher than before, so the calorie is also more. The weights I lift have increased. My body is more toned than it has ever been--even when I was at my thinnest in my life. My senior year in high school I was a size 3 and about 105 pounds, no muscle. Definitely not strong. I can work out with the best of 'em and walk till the cows come home. It's hard to remember the days when I wore that size 24 and those 3X shirts. I never want to see that again! I have 3 sons and each of them has lost a tremendous amount of weight and we all work out together.0
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I had 2 NSV's today.... and it's only 9am
1) My size 26 trousers actually fell down whilst I was walking to the car this morning - they are now sitting in a bag ready for charity and I have on a pair of size 24's
2) I went lap swimming for the second week in a row ( which is actually a NSV in it's self) but today I felt that I had a lot more stamina and swam further and faster than last week. In fact I even did 30 second sprints against the clock in the last half an hour. I felt so good and FREE!!!0
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