What's Your Most Recent NSV

babysaffy

A few hours ago I went out and bought a ready meal for tomorrow as well as a two pack of luxury individual cheesecakes for absolutely no reason. The desserts would have taken me over my calories for today and it was late to eat but not long ago and in most of my past I would have eaten one or both anyway, just for the sake of it.

I realised, even as I was in the store, that I'd just bought them out of habit and some other weird mental or emotional urge but that I wasn't really hungry at all so I pre-logged ONE for tomorrow popped them in the fridge, took my vitamins, had a nice long drink of water and brushed my teeth.

I'm now in bed feeling completely okay and quite proud of myself.

Sand_TIger

tams_89 wrote: »

Ran 5k

Fantastic!

NewBetterBest18

I got my first "you look like you've lost weight" comment from a co-worker. Some people have no idea how good that makes me feel. I'm a happy camper. It's working!

sargemarcori

@babysaffy well done!

walk4today

My feet are shrinking...I can see spaces between my toes.

Bluetail6

The smallest pair of shorts I own... FIT!!🤣🤣

jaded989

I had a 'treat meal' for dinner last night. It was planned for and fit within my daily calorie goal. I found myself full before I finish the meal and instead of stuffing myself to finish it, I wrapped up the leftovers to have for lunch today without even thinking twice. This included a babyback rib (one of my favorite foods). This is definitely a win in my book.

Sand_TIger

I had a dream that involved groceries but the food wasn't the primary point of the dream. Instead, whether or not to continue a very long walk was the focus, and there was no angst involved. I've noticed that when I do have food dreams they always involve portion control and thinking about the item that would be best, rather than the massive feasts my old dreams contained. I count this as an NSV because it's a very concrete sign that my fundamental thinking has changed.

buoy_91

Pants I bought last year when I'd *first* gained weight that were so tight in the waist I couldn't wear them, now fit comfortably in my work clothes rotation. 4 "new" pair of pants when I'd been wearing the same three for a year!

Archcurl

PMS. Didn't buy myself a comfort ice cream, bought myself some comfort pretty flowers instead
(I did get some chocolate, but definitely not a lot AND it fit in my calories 🎉)

babysaffy

sargemarcori wrote: »

@babysaffy well done!

Thank you I really enjoyed my cheesecake guilt free today

no1wf

I refuse to buy lots of new clothes, not just because I don't go 'out' out anymore but also because I don't plan on staying the same size for very long. But I needed a new winter coat for walking the dog, I have a favourite type I like and my current one felt like I'd gone out without a coat and someone else had borrowed me theirs. I can grab bunches of fabric from all over it.

I went into the shop last weekend to try the coats on since I didn't know what size I'd be. They didn't have any there, they're phasing out my favourite! So I had to order online which is why I went into store in the first place because now I'll have to order 2 sizes and send one back.

Anyway, they've arrived and the smaller of the two fits me! The coat I've been wearing is a 20 and this new one is a 16! I don't even remember the last time I wore a 16 coat! I've just filled in a returns form and actually got to select the 'it's too big' option!

Edit to add: The arms are still super long no matter what coat I get. Perks of this being 5ft life I live, and I imagine it's going to get worse the more weight I lose

Deanner03

no1wf wrote: »

Edit to add: The arms are still super long no matter what coat I get. Perks of this being 5ft life I live, and I imagine it's going to get worse the more weight I lose

I have the opposite problem. I'm 6' and often end up in men's coats because not everyone makes tall sizes, and the sleeves and torso are too short. I don't know who they make clothes for, but it isn't anybody I know, lol.

I was able to do my workout without stopping or modifying anything today. That's progress.

wunderkindking

I'm a perfectly average height - 5'5" and with a short torso. A really short torso - and weigh 130ish pounds.

..sleeves are still too short on me.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

I don't know if it's an NSV exactly, but I've lost enough belly that now my shoulders and neck are complaining about the size and weight of my bust. Apparently I was resting part of them, even in the bra, on the top of my belly, and that helped support them enough I wasn't having any trouble. Having lost a lot of that top belly, it's suddenly a problem. (I hope to get a breast reduction in '22, COVID permitting)

Goodgollygee

I am coming to understand the importance of sleep. I often sleep soundly but not long enough. On the days when I've had less than 6 hours sleep.... I can't get full. I feel hungry all day. I have heard how important sleep is, on this journey and I am now putting 2 and 2 together.

Walkywalkerson

I bought a dress years ago and I remember it being a bit tight at the time - but I loved it and it was in the sale.
Yesterday it fit perfectly 😊

Bluetail6

walk4today wrote: »

My feet are shrinking...I can see spaces between my toes.

Totally!!

MargaretYakoda

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »

I don't know if it's an NSV exactly, but I've lost enough belly that now my shoulders and neck are complaining about the size and weight of my bust. Apparently I was resting part of them, even in the bra, on the top of my belly, and that helped support them enough I wasn't having any trouble. Having lost a lot of that top belly, it's suddenly a problem. (I hope to get a breast reduction in '22, COVID permitting)

I have a similar thing happening. Except they’re deflating too.

DownsizingSam88

This morning I woke up for my jog, then talked myself out of it and made a conscious decision to go back to bed and snuggle with my partner. Then as I was laying there enjoying cuddling him I realised that I was self sabotaging and got myself back up and went for my 5Km jog.
While on my jog I almost dropped back to a walk multiple times, but I kept reminding myself of one of my favourite quotes “your mind will quit on you a thousand times before your body ever does” and reminded myself that I don’t need to drop back to a walk, I am perfectly capable of joggin the whole 5K, so I pushed past that little voice and got the 5K finished.
Then I went and had a ride on my horse before work. What a beautiful start to the day

Oh and I tripled my move ring goal both today and yesterday. They were a couple of massive days at work and not the norm so I won’t be changing my target, but I feel so amazing having accomplished that 😊

LenGray

I bought a blue jean jacket about a month ago. It was a little small and I couldn't button it, but loved how it looked and a L was the biggest size that they had.

A few days ago, the weather was a bit nippy so I pulled it on and was halfway through buttoning it when I realized that I actually COULD button it! Plus, it's now feeling a bit more roomy around the shoulders and middle! ^_^

Kathy_1220

There have been lots of little NSV's lately. But the one that really got my attention was trying on new jeans (my old ones were literally falling off of me). I was wearing a size 20 back in early April. Now I am in a 14 and they have some slack in the waist. This was a huge NSV for me.

dechowj

I had to take my 15 month old to the doctor for his regular check up. My son is a very active 30 lbs big boy. The doctor said she was running behind so it would be a bit of a wait. To keep my son occupied I was picking him up and setting him down for rocket ship rides, doing curls with him (with tummy kisses), letting him ride on my feet while doing leg lifts. Basically anything to avoid a baby melt down for the HOUR AND A HALF we ended up being in the exam room.

Sitting in the car later I was impressed with myself that not once did I worry about my muscles getting tired. A year ago just the thought of movement of any kind, without the wiggling 30 lb added weight, for an hour and a half straight would have exhausted me.

cschmitz110515

Today a co-worker gave me a Snickers muffin from a local bakery as an early birthday gift. I thanked her graciously, said I'd save it for later, but secretly didn't want it (not really a fan of Snickers candy bars tbh). After lunch, I usually crave a little something sweet, and usually am satisfied by counting out and enjoying 10 M&Ms. Today I decided to "try" the muffin. One bite was all it took. I did not like it. When the coast was clear, I ditched the muffin in the trash. In the past, I would not have thrown out free food. Win!

buddharivet

I bought a dress in the size that, adjusted for Vanity Sizing, I wore in College when I couldn’t afford to eat! (in College, in the 80’s,, they called it a 14, now the same measurements are called a 12). And it was Very Slinky, and Very Sexy. And looked So AWFUL across my not-yet-surgically-corrected abdomen full of loose skin because I’ve lost over 230 pounds. But I showed it to my hubby anyway, because we have learned how to imagine what things will look like when my tummy is gone (Probably January), and he said “Holy Hell woman! You’re going to look just like Cat Woman! Which, coming from my Uber nerdy hubby, is quite the compliment! So, I got a positive affirmation from my husband that I am very much ready to have this surgery, even though my PCP wants me to lose another 28 pounds, which would make me Very skinny. But, I have a consult with my plastic surgeon in 3 weeks, and I only need to lose 9 more pounds for *that*, so I’m hoping that she will decide that I have lost quite enough weight and communicate that to my PCP when she contacts her to get her “go ahead” for the surgery. I may have to go into my PCP ‘s office and show her the bones that are poking out from under my skin to get her to OK it (which I currently already have), but I will do whatever it takes. I don’t want to be super skinny. It doesn’t suit me well. I’m an Amazon. I was a size 14 (80’s sizing) the last time when I was Literally Starving!

Sorry about all of that ranting backstory. It’s there to emphasize how important it was to have my oh so wonderful husband basically say “Merrroooowww” at me in that dress, before I’ve even actually had the surgery to remove the loose skin. That was a big NSV for me!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

MargaretYakoda wrote: »

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »

I don't know if it's an NSV exactly, but I've lost enough belly that now my shoulders and neck are complaining about the size and weight of my bust. Apparently I was resting part of them, even in the bra, on the top of my belly, and that helped support them enough I wasn't having any trouble. Having lost a lot of that top belly, it's suddenly a problem. (I hope to get a breast reduction in '22, COVID permitting)

I have a similar thing happening. Except they’re deflating too.

Well, mine were sad sacks out of a bra since I was 18, so I'm used to it, LOL.

Today's NSV: I've lost enough weight that I could walk a half mile and my arthritic foot did not complain. We'll see if I can do it tomorrow (weather permitting). I'm trying to get myself ready to be the partner of a German Shepherd Dog.

BrightEyedAgain

Went back to the gym today after a week off due to illness. I didn't think I missed going. It was disturbingly easy to stay home and sit on the couch all week, even after I started feeling better. I only went today because I wanted to be "the kind of person who goes to the gym," and I knew I was in danger of letting all my hard work slip away. Well, turns out I enjoyed every minute of that workout. Turns out I really AM the kind of person who loves going to the gym, and I feel like a million bucks after hitting a PR on several exercises. All it took was showing up and starting my routine. My inner athlete kicked in and I was HAPPY like I haven't been in weeks. Best part is that I actually HAVE an inner athlete. I'm so stoked right now I can't tell you. My biggest fear was that I would hit my goal weight and the slide back into inactivity. Now I know I won't!!

cppeace

Yesterday, instead of ordering for delivery, I said if we wanted pizza we had to walk to pick up. We walked the almost mile there and almost mile back, plus took a detour yesterday. Burned almost all the calories from the pizza with the walk.

cschmitz110515

My bday is tomorrow. So for the last day I'm 63, I walked in a trail event, the Run for the Hill of It. I made it up the very steep sledding hill at the very end in 1:44 though at the top I felt like I might fall backwards and roll to the bottom. 😂 The fastest several people did the hill was 20 seconds = wow! Only 44 people did it in under one minute.

aerochic42

Right now the scale and I are fighting, so I decided to think of things I've learned to feel better about where I was and how I'm doing.
1) If I eat a protein heavier breakfast not donuts, muffins, or other pastries, I feel fuller and more sated for longer (less mid-morning munchies). Oatmeal with fruit and nuts and english muffin with peanut butter and fresh fruit are mostly on the good list so it's not a no carb thing.
2) I almost kind of like cottage cheese now. I've learned that it has some interesting melting qualities if I throw it on a baked potato or steamed broccoli I use less butter or cheese. Other food tastes have changed as well, but that is the most recent one.
3) Waist or waste. As a frugal recovering member of the clean plate club, I've long had issue with not finishing what is on my plate or even if I don't really like something. I didn't want to waste the food/money by not eating the food. I was ok putting food away if there was enough for another meal, but not so good if there were only a few bites left. Those had to be eaten. But eventually I realized that putting those extra few in my mouth did me no good and just goes to my waist. I still have to remind myself that is ok to throw away those bits.
4) I don't have to eat at specific times. I've been so much in the habit of eating at certain times that it was hard not to want to eat at those times even if I'm not actually hungry.
5) When "I'm not very hungry I'll just have a bit of something", I am better off either waiting to eat after more water or just eating a meal. I end up coming back for more small things and end up eating more calories than had I just eaten a meal.
6) I really have to watch the mindless munchies/grazing -even when healthy options. That is a large part of why I inevitably gain weight on the weekends, I visit the pantry/fridge much more.
7) Written daily goals help me stay focused better.
8) Doing something part way is better than none at all. It doesn't have to be eating healthy/smarter all the time. I don't have to record all meals (although it would better for me if i did more). Working out for only 10 minutes is better than none.

There are probably more but those are the tops ones.