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My NSV is I am routinely wearing a bathing suit with friends now. They are taking pictures and posting them and I don’t mind.
Exercise:✅
Tracked:✅
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@MaltedTea - I totally agree with @donna25trinity - if I ever get to a recompense - I’m coming to you for advice!
Thursday, July 15
Tracking: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Yes, full body warm up 10 min, core 10 min, lift lower body 30 min, full body stretch 10 min, lower body stretch 5 min4 -
@MaltedTea - You look amazing! That’s such amazing progress this past year!
@TwistedSassette - that’s a great NSV! Rings are so fun!
@WhatMeRunning - I have my eye on this guy for calf/hamstring reasons but he might help you out with the PF issue: Vive Foot Rocker - Calf Stretcher for Achilles Te... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015D9VG14/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_M6SEPCBNSM5HC58CXWND?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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You are my hero. WOWreadyornot1234 wrote: »I like scuba diving and any kind of device to be on the water. Otherwise I haven’t been in a pool, a lake, the ocean just swimming in over 20 years. I was in a pool 2x when my grandson was here earlier this month - for a loooong time! It was the first time I didn’t feel like everyone was watching me and commenting. I think I’m still scarred from high school when some on the basketball team called me thunder thighs. I have decided this is me - and I don’t really care what anyone may think anymore. I’m 56 and I’m living my lifetime best I can.
Now THAT is a win for sure!- I fell into a funk that historically would have made me throw in the towel mid June, and I pulled myself out of it with minimal scale damage done and here I am ready to go
This is so awesome- and beautiful!TwistedSassette wrote: »My biggest NSV recently is being able to wear my engagement ring every day. It's been several years since it's been able to fit my finger comfortably. I'm still working on getting the wedding bands back on as well, but this is a great start! This pic shows my progress up to May, where I could fit the ring on, but couldn't wear it all day as it was still a bit tight. Over the last couple of weeks, I've worn it every day and night!
@WhatMeRunning - you honestly need to take care of that pf before it gets to the point you can’t run at all. There are some exercises you can do to help. Please look them up!
@MaltedTea - those are some impressive numbers!
My NSV - I have been wearing a pair of capris that I haven’t worn in years and they’re actually a bit big now. In addition, I had to wear a t-shirt for a event today. I’ve been wearing XL for years. Today I wore a L and it fit really well. That makes me happy.7 -
My NSV is that I have not had sugar every day. It's been every other day, but I'm going to make it every third day... Tracked, walked 10,000 steps, stayed in my range.8
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Congrats on the very nice NSV and another 3 yes day @Jana_2020
Hope you have many pain free walks with your walking buddy in the future @snowshoe072
@JennyRebecca1978 that is indeed a nice NSV when that happens!
@clutterqueen considering how we can be our own biggest critics your inner critic is giving you some very nice compliments on the photos!
Congrats on the clothing victories @biketheworld
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@TwistedSassette @Jana_2020 @clutterqueen @mshawski @biketheworld thank you for your PF insights! I am taking note of all of them.
I am taking this extremely seriously since first figuring out what it was yesterday, and taking measures already. I will almost certainly see a doctor about it, with the only reason I didn't today was due to how mild it is and even how it seemed better today. But I am familiar with ligament and tendon issues from some past bad tennis elbow and a mild achilles issue (probably related) and know they don't clear up quickly and have a tendency to come back.
I have good shoes fit to me with correct support in the form of my running shoes. I have never spared expense for my feet (or legs) be it shoes, socks, various rollers, balls, etc. The first things I did was:
1. Start wearing a retired pair of cushy running shoes (Brooks Glycerin) around the house. I suppose being primarily homebound since Covid and wearing only socks in a house with hardwood floors and my office in the basement with a concrete floor was not ideal for so long. I have already noticed a relief when standing after sitting for a long period while in shoes.
2. Started taking ibuprofen to address inflammation of the injured tissue.
3. Did not run this morning.
4. After feeling less discomfort in my first few steps upon waking, along with feeling no pain during the day I took an hour long walk which was also pain free.
5. I have rolled my foot on a golf ball.
6. I have otherwise rested my foot as much as possible today.
I have received great tips from others as well and am looking into some Strassburg socks in addition to the other suggestions listed here.
Please feel free to keep any tips/advice coming. The last thing I want is to not know of things that can help.
You all are great!4 -
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Everything was tracked, but because this week has been packing/moving (almost 6 miles in the house again today) I have no exercise calories in my journal which makes me over for today. That's ok with me. I'm in this for the long run, and I'm being accountable which is my current goal.
@donnatrinity and @mrs_hoffer - glad I made you smile
@winnerinlife - I've thought the same. Back in september when I was doing those stairs, I was 30 lbs heavier which is likely why they are not as bad. Early may, I deciding to carry my groceries up the 6 flights and could feel the difference so our of curiosity I stepped on the scale with the groceries. They were only 25 lbs, but they felt quite heavy.
I want to keep commenting, but I am going to faceplant. Wonderful NSV's everyone!4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Full hour on Cubii
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes; got distracted looking up stuff to do a girls weekend with my besties from high school next summer and forgot to eat dinner (had it pre-logged and still well within calories).
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
The NSVs are great. I don't feel like I have any good ones, but maybe it's just that I've stuck with this (mostly) and not snacking. I'm thinking more about it before I grab a snack and half the time decide the weighing/measuring isn't worth the calories.5 -
Another pass day. Traveling for a week or so. I will get exercise every day. Biking and hiking with friends. Tracking will be a challenge.6
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@SModa61 I had to look up the word 'cozzie". Congratulations
@Winner_in_Life May your 26 kg stay lost!! Well done!
@donna25trinity Thanks for your inspiring post!
@WhatMeRunning I have always had flat feet and PF has always been a problem for me. I agree with the advice about stretching and strengthening the calf, glute and don't overlook stretches to strengthen the toes.
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@TwistedSasette Thanks for those photos. You have earned the right to be very proud of wearing your ring!2
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My NSV is that I am wearing some jeans that I put aside a couple of years ago. And, this morning, my cardio endurance was better than the week before. Considering all of the recent distractions, I am very happy about that.
Today's report:
Exercise: active stretching for 20 minutes followed by cardio/strength for 25 minutes
Calories: well under my limit
Tracking: good8 -
Yes, yes, and yes. A good day.
Loosing 200 lbs has too many NSVs to list, going from size 60 pants to size 33 has been amazing.10 -
alligatorob wrote: »Yes, yes, and yes. A good day.
Loosing 200 lbs has too many NSVs to list, going from size 60 pants to size 33 has been amazing.
Wow @alligatorob WOW!
Hats off to you!
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June 15
✅12,000 steps
✅Tracked all
Calories over
Pass Day #2
✅art
✅upper body exercises
NSVs:
my average steps in July (so far) is the third highest monthly average in the past 28 months
I have done upper body exercise in a new morning routine since June 7
I have created art daily for at least the last 76 consecutive days.
Most importantly, I have figured out a way that works for me to stop (or at least decrease) useless worrying. It’s helping me get to sleep faster as well. More to do, but that’s the name of the game!
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »@TwistedSassette @Jana_2020 @clutterqueen @mshawski @biketheworld thank you for your PF insights! I am taking note of all of them.
I am taking this extremely seriously since first figuring out what it was yesterday, and taking measures already. I will almost certainly see a doctor about it, with the only reason I didn't today was due to how mild it is and even how it seemed better today. But I am familiar with ligament and tendon issues from some past bad tennis elbow and a mild achilles issue (probably related) and know they don't clear up quickly and have a tendency to come back.
I have good shoes fit to me with correct support in the form of my running shoes. I have never spared expense for my feet (or legs) be it shoes, socks, various rollers, balls, etc. The first things I did was:
1. Start wearing a retired pair of cushy running shoes (Brooks Glycerin) around the house. I suppose being primarily homebound since Covid and wearing only socks in a house with hardwood floors and my office in the basement with a concrete floor was not ideal for so long. I have already noticed a relief when standing after sitting for a long period while in shoes.
2. Started taking ibuprofen to address inflammation of the injured tissue.
3. Did not run this morning.
4. After feeling less discomfort in my first few steps upon waking, along with feeling no pain during the day I took an hour long walk which was also pain free.
5. I have rolled my foot on a golf ball.
6. I have otherwise rested my foot as much as possible today.
I have received great tips from others as well and am looking into some Strassburg socks in addition to the other suggestions listed here.
Please feel free to keep any tips/advice coming. The last thing I want is to not know of things that can help.
You all are great!
@WhatMeRunning
The supplements I take are:
- red krill oil
- Glucosamine chondroitin + turmeric
These were something my mum discovered that helped with her arthritic knees and I started taking them when I developed DeQuervains in my wrists after my son was born (“mommy thumb”). After a while I was able to stop taking them for that issue, but started again when the PF developed and they really do take the inflammation out a lot.
My massage therapist recommended this video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KvAto6yIGLY which I found did help a lot when I did it a couple of times a day. The guy is a bit weird but the stretches feel good and make sense lol. 3 -
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes- Treadmill: 32 min / 1.91 mi
Apple rings closed: 15/31
My NSV is that I put on a skirt and top today that now fit and the top was an XS that I thought I would never fit into. I've never worn either of them before. When I bought them they were too tight and being the procrastinator that I am I never got around to returning them because online returns are such a hassle.9 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes - a couple of walks and 90 minutes on my bike
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes5 -
Did I exercise at least 20 minutes? I think so. Barely.
Did I track everything? I did. It wasn't pretty.
Did I stay within calorie goals? I did not. Almost twice as many calories as I should have.
PassDays? I've lost count. 9/3, maybe.
NSVs - none that I can think of at the moment. I decided this morning that I wanted to take my measurements. The last time I did was Feb. 15, 2021. So exactly 5 months ago. Today, my weight was up from where it was yesterday and way up from where it was the middle of last week. However, it was exactly the same as it was on Feb. 15, 2021. Every measurement I took was exactly the same as it was that day in February. It felt like déjà vu. So maybe my NSV is that, even though I haven't lost inches or pounds since Feb 15, 2021, at least I haven't gained any. I might have this maintenance thing down. Which, in itself, would be a great NSV if I didn't want to lose another 30 pounds.
I wrote a big long, boohoo here and deleted it. You don't need to read that *kitten*. And I don't need to dwell on it. I just need to follow the immortal words of Tim Allen, as Jason Nesmith playing Cmdr. Peter Quincy Taggart: "Never give up, never surrender." (And yes, I had to look up the character names... all I could remember was it was Tim Allen in "Galaxy Quest.")
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@MaltedTea
You are such a beautiful girl! The pictures clearly show that with some dedication everything is possible. Actually, I tend not to believe people saying that they tried everything and could not lose weight. I thought for a long time if I should share my before / after, while “before” pictures are not for the faint-hearted. When I asked my husband to make the pictures back in January this year, his immediate question was if I really want this. “Does it mean it is time really to do something” – that was my answer. He: “You know that for me you are the most beautiful girl in this world. Bit it is not about your beaty, but about your health….”
Today we have our monthly photo session, then I will post my side-by-side pictures. Not to show how great I am, but just to give hope for someone who might need it.
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@alligatorob - WOW- am I the only one who didn’t realize that you’ve lost 200 pounds? That is amazing! So happy for you!
@Winner_in_Life - sounds like your husband is a keeper for sure. And you know what, you ARE great!3 -
@biketheworld You are very kind to me. Thank you! I am HAPPY that I managed to get rid of these kilos. But I am NOT proud of myself that I let me down so far. Last 2 years I was just watching my weight increasing and continued stuffing my face. But this is in the past, now I am on the sunny side
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Did I exercise at least 20 minutes? I think so. Barely.
I wrote a big long, boohoo here and deleted it. You don't need to read that *kitten*. And I don't need to dwell on it. I just need to follow the immortal words of Tim Allen, as Jason Nesmith playing Cmdr. Peter Quincy Taggart: "Never give up, never surrender." (And yes, I had to look up the character names... all I could remember was it was Tim Allen in "Galaxy Quest.")
one of my most favorite movies! Love Sigourney Weaver and all the charactors. As a long time sci fi fan I must have watched this one at least 30 times over the years and each time I discover a new "poke".2 -
@brisingr86 I would definitely call a pattern of resisting snack cravings a NSV! That is a tough one for so many and requires a lot of focus to become aware of it and to keep resisting!
Have fun on your hiking and biking trip @_JeffreyD_ even if you can't track you are getting in some great exercise, and of course most importantly having fun doing it!
Congrats on the noticably improved cardio endurance @RangerRickL I always find those moments rewarding because usually cardio just feels like it perpetually sucks until something like that makes all that effort worthwhile.
@alligatorob that is such an impressive weight loss total! It must feel like two whole separate lives. Congrats!
@MadisonMolly2017 you are having such a great month, shedding those worries is really paying off!
Congrats on the new fit @LazyBlondeChef and for having the ...umm... foresight to not return it and leave it as a goal to fit into later!
Congrats on the good day @ashleycarole86
@seilidhe I love your strong, net positive attitude! I have been stuck before for periods at weight particularly when my activity level went way up. I know you do a lot, probably tons more than the February version!4 -
alligatorob wrote: »Yes, yes, and yes. A good day.
Loosing 200 lbs has too many NSVs to list, going from size 60 pants to size 33 has been amazing.
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NSV -Like @mshawski I am feeling better about my arms. I would only wear 3/4 sleeve shirts in the summer because I hated my arms. I haven't reached the sleeveless stage yet but I am happily wearing regular t-shirts now and don't even think about my arms when I put them on.
NSV - A few months ago, my NSV was going down to the 3rd hole on my watch band and this last week it's been most often on the 2nd hole.
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LazyBlondeChef wrote: »
My NSV is that I put on a skirt and top today that now fit and the top was an XS that I thought I would never fit into. I've never worn either of them before. When I bought them they were too tight and being the procrastinator that I am I never got around to returning them because online returns are such a hassle.
That's brilliant!2 -
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Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? ✅
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