Milestones (other than the scale)
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Laura! I know exactly what you mean. But in my case, it's embarrassingly simple stuff, like not having to work up my courage and strength to pick bits of paper off the floor, or needing to focus my Chi in order to get safely and comfortably into or out of my car.
The sad part, it is only now that I have started to do The Thing, and get better, that I begin to understand just how limited I had made my life for so long.
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Way to go pidge and Laura on your NSV!0
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Today I got all GREEN on my macros... That has NEVER happened! My 1st NSV!
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Pidge: Great job going to the gym!!! That takes a lot of courage for some. I'm sooooo HAPPY for you and I hope you enjoy your time there. Good luck!
Laura: What a FANTASTIC NSV!!! I too have a two-story house and when I come downstairs I find myself finding any reason to not have to go upstairs again until its time for bed. I'm waiting for the moment when I don't have to dread going up and down the stairs throughout my day. Great job!
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I think I have a minor NSV every day, because of my strength and conditioning training. Each workout is geared towards testing myself against and improving on previous numbers. 5 more pounds on the bar, one more rep for that last set, 3 more seconds off of my pace. As I get stronger and faster, the victories on the scale tend to follow along too.
My latest significant milestone was this morning. For the first time, my 2000 meter rowing pace was faster than my slowest 250 meter "sprint" rowing pace, which was recorded about 5 weeks ago.
It's always a good thing when you can go harder for longer :-)0 -
I think I have a minor NSV every day, because of my strength and conditioning training. Each workout is geared towards testing myself against and improving on previous numbers. 5 more pounds on the bar, one more rep for that last set, 3 more seconds off of my pace. As I get stronger and faster, the victories on the scale tend to follow along too.
My latest significant milestone was this morning. For the first time, my 2000 meter rowing pace was faster than my slowest 250 meter "sprint" rowing pace, which was recorded about 5 weeks ago.
It's always a good thing when you can go harder for longer :-)
What a GREAT achievement!!! WTG!0 -
Way to go givens! Sounds like your working really hard for yourself0
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Impressive and practical way to look at your exercise NSV's Givens. Kudos to you.0
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I'm wearing another pair of shorts I couldn't get into
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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
that's great!!!! The gym (for me) is a great get away to have some quiet time.
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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!
Congrats. That is a great Milestone!!! You def should be pround! 0 -
It's always a good thing when you can go harder for longer :-)
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I'm wearing another pair of shorts I couldn't get into
Woooo Hoooo!!!
Great job!!! That DEF is a motivational NSV to continue! 0 -
Givens - I love your NSV!! I used to have the affliction that the scale was the only determining factor of success, now I LOVE gym successes! Last year, I cried and told my husband there was no way I could go more than 5 minutes on the Stair Climber, now we do 45 minutes side-by-side! I am the happiest sweaty mess ever!
Chrissy - Clothes NSVs are so great! It's like having a brand new wardrobe right from your very own closet! Next year I am hoping to be brave enough and "small" enough to wear shorts all summer! This year, I have been thankful that Maxi dresses are still in style - because they hide a multitude of sins and I am ADORABLE in them... LOL!!!! So proud of you!
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Thanks ladies.
Oh, I wish I looked cute in Maxi dresses!! I do love them but i put them on and look like a -- well I don't know what -- but it's not cute LOL0 -
Last year, I cried and told my husband there was no way I could go more than 5 minutes on the Stair Climber, now we do 45 minutes side-by-side! I am the happiest sweaty mess ever!
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I think this is my favorite of all of our forums! WTG EVERYBODY!
At this rate we are going to have to rename our group next year!
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Congratulations to everyone on reaching your milestones! Way to Go! You all are so inspiring! Keep up the great work!0
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At this rate we are going to have to rename our group next year!
I sincerely hope not, m23. There will always be folks with 100+ pounds that they want to lose, and it would be a shame if the "vets", with all of their accumulated knowledge and team spirit, left the group after they lost their weight.
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Yesterday a friend who is in town on vacation and I went out to dinner. We walked from my work to the restaurant and back, which was roughly a 2 mile trip. Throughout his visit we've gone on walks and bike rides and it's been a lot of fun. I'm just loving being more active in general.
Today a ring that has been moved gradually from my ring finger to my index finger as I've lost weight fell off. Sadly it's a puzzle ring and can't be resized.0 -
At this rate we are going to have to rename our group next year!
I sincerely hope not, m23. There will always be folks with 100+ pounds that they want to lose, and it would be a shame if the "vets", with all of their accumulated knowledge and team spirit, left the group after they lost their weight.
Who's going to watch out for the newbs? :bigsmile:
Givens, you are absolutely right... I would never do that. I treat knowledge as something that should be passed down and kept in motion, not selfishly maintained (only to be lost by time). Besides, every we look at that name (in the future) it'll be a reminder of EVERYTHING we put in to get to our goals and results and where we never want to go back to. What a great motivator!0 -
Yesterday a friend who is in town on vacation and I went out to dinner. We walked from my work to the restaurant and back, which was roughly a 2 mile trip. Throughout his visit we've gone on walks and bike rides and it's been a lot of fun. I'm just loving being more active in general.
Today a ring that has been moved gradually from my ring finger to my index finger as I've lost weight fell off. Sadly it's a puzzle ring and can't be resized.
That sounds like a fun visit!!! Congrats on the smaller finger size. But, it is puzzling how a ring can not be resized?? :noway:0 -
Great job Brook!!! Sounds like its about time to treat yourself to a new ring!
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My wife remarked to me yesterday that I was going to have "pants on the ground" if I kept wearing the size pants that I was wearing any longer. This prompted me to try on some old pants that are a size down which had not fit for quite some time. This morning, they fit quite comfortably, maybe even a little baggy.
I feel safe to say that I have dropped one, if not two, pants sizes. Thanks everyone for the great support. I strive to give as much as I have received.0 -
That is the best feeling givens! Pretty soon your going to have to go shopping and get yourself some new clothes!0
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Awesome job Givens...I am sure your wife is so proud of you!!
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Givens: You didn't tell her that was your plan all along?? ;-)
Congrats on another job well done. You sir are an inspiration!0 -
Givens: You didn't tell her that was your plan all along?? ;-)
And now I have to wipe water off of my screen :laugh:
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Oh yeah! New trousers! Teeny tiny new trousers!
You just wait...maybe not my NEXT birthday...but the one after that...I am going to be able to wear all those doll clothes they sell on department store menswear racks! :smokin:0 -
I had a mini-win today, I put on a shirt I haven't worn in a while that was always tight at the hips... and it just falls nicely loose. I am tempted to go try on my jeans that I stopped wearing because they were too tight in the thighs, and see if I get another win from that! Congratulations to all of you, with all of your amazing victories! I just found this group and I'm glad to see so many postive, motivated folks 0
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