Milestones (other than the scale)

BACKTOCHRISSY

This morning I tried on a pair of blue shorts. I bought these shorts in the spring with a cute top to match. Unfortunately, they didn't fit. I was so bummed.

HOWEVER, I tried them on this morning and they fit perfectly. It took me most of the summer but I did it!.

So, this got me thinking, what other little or big milestones are my fellow MFP'ers having???

Please share, if you like, some little or big milestones that such make you go :happy: and keep you motivated.

m23prime

Thank you for starting this thread! Super idea, BtoC!

--I only weigh in every two weeks--on Thursdays. On the alternating Thursdays when I don't go for a weighing, I try on old clothes.

In many ways these victories--feeling the once tight shirt buttons slacken,, feeling my shoulders starting to fill out my jackets again, rocking a pair of old jeans that are a size smaller than you thought you could wear comfortably--these victories are often sweeter than mere numbers on a scale.

Putting a new notch in an old belt is proof things are working.

So even if you don't have a MILESTONE to post--a sweet moment of success will do just fine.

dward59

I have a business trip next week. I thought I was going to have to go purchase new dress slacks for the meetings I will be attending. I had a nice pair in the closet I was certain wouldn't fit yet, but I pulled them out to be sure. They could not have fit better. Money saved, and a big grin, what could be better?

BoricuaMami5785

I don't really have a NSV milestone yet to post; but I do enjoy reading all of yours. It is motivating and a reminder that those NSVs are just around the corner for me as well. Thanks for posting this discussion. Its important to remember that we are more than just a number on a scale or size of clothing that we may wear. These little/large victories remind us that we can achieve anything we put our minds to.

m23prime

I had a nice pair in the closet I was certain wouldn't fit yet, but I pulled them out to be sure. They could not have fit better. Money saved, and a big grin, what could be better?

Bwahahahaha! Called it!

Sometimes it's really fun to be right.

BACKTOCHRISSY

I have a business trip next week. I thought I was going to have to go purchase new dress slacks for the meetings I will be attending. I had a nice pair in the closet I was certain wouldn't fit yet, but I pulled them out to be sure. They could not have fit better. Money saved, and a big grin, what could be better?

THAT'S AWESOM!!! I love when that happens. I've got a pair of pants that I can button but can't wear but I think by mid September I'll be wearing them. Can't wait... Good luck at the meeting

BACKTOCHRISSY

I don't really have a NSV milestone yet to post; but I do enjoy reading all of yours. It is motivating and a reminder that those NSVs are just around the corner for me as well. Thanks for posting this discussion. Its important to remember that we are more than just a number on a scale or size of clothing that we may wear. These little/large victories remind us that we can achieve anything we put our minds to.

I think all the challenges you post are a milestone. You keep everyone wanting to succeed.

BACKTOCHRISSY

I only weigh in every two weeks--on Thursdays. On the alternating Thursdays

LOL I weigh in the same time. I picked every other Thursday because it's pay day ... so it's kind of a bonus...weigh in, see a loss and get paid LOL

slh0307

My benefits other than the scale are huge. My clothes are not so tight. I can put on my bra without dislocating my shoulder. I can put on my shoes without grunting ha ha. I can move around without sounding like a bowl of rice crispies. Eating healthy and exercising daily have great side effects!

BACKTOCHRISSY

I can put on my bra without dislocating my shoulder.

LOL ... that's a benefit I should have added too!!!

cc11395

BtoC, m23, dward - Better fitting clothes is such a huge milestone! Choices get more and more limited the bigger you are - and for a girly-girl like me, that's a tragedy!! :-)

Alana - I am so excited that we get to share your first milestone with you!!

BTL - I literally spit my water out laughing when I read your Bra comment...probably because it's so true!!

Another huge milestone that I am looking forward to is no seatbelt extender on the airplane. I travel for work so this would make a huge difference for me!

Current milestone that I have hit, my ankles don't look like elephant ankles every night anymore. That' in part due to the water consumption and less soda and also the workouts!

dward59

HUGE NSV today.

I just got my blood work back. I am no longer borderline diabetic/prediabetic, my Cholesterol is down to 175. I was NORMAL in every thing they checked.

Also missed by a single percentage of blood O2 being able to get off daytime oxygen. Another 10 pounds and harder gym work will get me there soon.

Gnawcraft

Dward that is AMAZING, fantastic news! It's so wonderful to see hard work paying off. Keep up the good work ^_^

BACKTOCHRISSY

HUGE NSV today.

I just got my blood work back. I am no longer borderline diabetic/prediabetic, my Cholesterol is down to 175. I was NORMAL in every thing they checked.

Also missed by a single percentage of blood O2 being able to get off daytime oxygen. Another 10 pounds and harder gym work will get me there soon.

THAT'S SO GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS. :happy:

m23prime

I was NORMAL in every thing they checked.

Thank you for sharing this news with us.

Oh and...if anyone is looking for The Point of The Thing we are Doing...it's RIGHT THERE on dward's medical chart.

So a toast to dward, and to both his, and all of our, Good Health and Better Blood-work!

Gnawcraft

Cheers! *thrusts glass of water into the air* (see? I'm drinking it!)

oOxXxOo

I can do a solid 20 minutes on the xtrainer now. Seems trivial but 3 weeks ago I was so self conscious I could not even walk into the gym. Then I did and the xtrainer was my arch nemesis because I "didn't want to look stupid". Then one day I just did it and it has been a love hate relationship ever since slowly increasing my time

BoricuaMami5785

I don't really have a NSV milestone yet to post; but I do enjoy reading all of yours. It is motivating and a reminder that those NSVs are just around the corner for me as well. Thanks for posting this discussion. Its important to remember that we are more than just a number on a scale or size of clothing that we may wear. These little/large victories remind us that we can achieve anything we put our minds to.

I think all the challenges you post are a milestone. You keep everyone wanting to succeed.

Thanks hun... You all too are HUGE motivators and keep me wanting to succeed as well. I truly feel we have the BEST group of people. I love how supportive everyone is, and there are NO judgements. I'm proud of being apart of such a fantastic group.

BoricuaMami5785

HUGE NSV today.

I just got my blood work back. I am no longer borderline diabetic/prediabetic, my Cholesterol is down to 175. I was NORMAL in every thing they checked.

Also missed by a single percentage of blood O2 being able to get off daytime oxygen. Another 10 pounds and harder gym work will get me there soon.
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CONGRATS!!!! That really is FANTASTIC news!!! Nothing like getting a great check up. Keep it up! You're doing GREAT!!!

BoricuaMami5785

I can do a solid 20 minutes on the xtrainer now. Seems trivial but 3 weeks ago I was so self conscious I could not even walk into the gym. Then I did and the xtrainer was my arch nemesis because I "didn't want to look stupid". Then one day I just did it and it has been a love hate relationship ever since slowly increasing my time

That's not trivial at all... Anytime we overcome an obstacle we get closer to our goal. GREAT job!!!

hollyla9905

Wow these are great I can't wait for some new milestones I'm on day 5 of caring and right now I just wish my shoulder wouldn't ache so much lol!

Congrats on all your milestones

BoricuaMami5785

Today I got all GREEN on my macros... That has NEVER happened! My 1st NSV!

Gnawcraft

Oh wow!! That's an awesome milestone! Well done indeed

hollyla9905

YA!!!!

BoricuaMami5785

Thank you ladies.

Gnawcraft

Now I don't even like leaving the house so for me to go for my first day at the gym yesterday that was a big milestone! I did an alright job and am going back tonight for my second go ^_^ I'm also going to incorporate a new piece of the crazy looking gym equipment into my workout today to meet the daily challenge - double win hehe

dward59

Now I don't even like leaving the house so for me to go for my first day at the gym yesterday that was a big milestone! I did an alright job and am going back tonight for my second go ^_^ I'm also going to incorporate a new piece of the crazy looking gym equipment into my workout today to meet the daily challenge - double win hehe

Great Wins. Look around at the gym, maybe you can turn that double win into a hat trick. :glasses:

Gnawcraft

Hehe yeah I'll check some of the contraptions out. I'm lucky I have my brother with me because I honestly don't think I'd have a clue what half of them do!

m23prime

You already know how happy I am for you...but I am extra happy that you took the time to post this AMAZING MILESTONE!

GO PIDGE!

lauralouwho84

Usually I try to put off things that require me to go upstairs.. I noticed today that its easier to go upstairs and I am not finding ways to stay put. I was proud!

Gnawcraft

Oooh very well done Laura! I'm currently still working on this one myself so great job!!