What's Your Most Recent NSV

springlering62

Went to a holiday party for the museum volunteers this evening.

Ate a light lunch and only one small snack in anticipation. Banked 1300 calories, but had so many left over came home and had a snack.

That was unexpected. I don’t usually run my mouth, but I was so busy talking I didn’t have the time or desire to eat. Had a great time, looked and felt great. Never thought I’d be wearing mini dresses in my 60’s.

Yall, I’m socializing (!!!), dressing like a way cool grandma, bitching at the eye doc because i need to wait two more weeks before I can do headstands.

I am a way cool grandma.

I’ve been sorting tens of thousands of family photos all week while learning to use a far newer iOS on a far newer MacBook, moving stuff to iCloud (ack! Double ACK!!!!!) and then backing them up, because I don’t trust said cloud.

I am up to my earlobes in fat photos, and am just marveling at the difference.

If you are like the me of six years ago, and reading this ENTIRE thread for support and motivation, do this thing.

I’m so glad I did, and I wish I could have reached out and held my 2018 self’s
hand and told her,”what a wondrous new world it’s gonna be when you get there. You’ll thank yourself. “

AnnPT77

Got good news at my neurosurgeon follow-up appointment today (consequent to a fall on Nov. 11, skull fracture/brain bleed and ICU stay): CT scan shows the brain bleed has healed.

I'm allowed to go back to normal levels of exercise intensity and exertion in other activities, as long as it doesn't worsen the remaining symptoms (which are mostly just mild headaches). Yay!

I'd been allowed to work out after getting out of the hospital, but only at super low intensity, like able to very easily speak in full sentences, so I'd been monitoring heart rate and trying to keep it at an ultra-low for me 115bpm (just under 65% max, or less than 50% HR reserve), and not exceed 120.

I kept tonight's workout moderate, but not HR limited, and it all felt OK. Happy!

springlering62

@AnnPT77 thats wonderful, welcome news!!

Did you ever as a young person, imagine yourself in the future, chomping at the bit, wildly happy, to be this active?!

Yay, you!!!!

AnnPT77

springlering62 wrote: »

@AnnPT77 thats wonderful, welcome news!!

Did you ever as a young person, imagine yourself in the future, chomping at the bit, wildly happy, to be this active?!

Yay, you!!!!

You mean when I was in the "chosen last in gym class" group (literally)? Absolutely not, no way. Even in my 30s/40s, when I was at least (and at most ) intermittently active? NopeNopeNope.

45-year-old me would not have remotely believed that 69-year-old me would even be able to do these things, let alone love and crave them like this. Also, 69-year-old me - at least when not recovering from head injuries - can do so many daily life activities and home chores easily that were effortful and exhausting for 40-something me.

I feel sad that so few people seem to understand viscerally how powerful a quality of life improvement movement can be, and bring. It's not miserable, grueling workouts. It's fun through movement.

springlering62

Well said!!!!!!

mtaratoot

AnnPT77 wrote: »

I feel sad that so few people seem to understand viscerally how powerful a quality of life improvement movement can be, and bring. It's not miserable, grueling workouts. It's fun through movement.

Our education system fails our kids (and therefore all of us) in so many ways.

We never attended the same school or else one of us would have been picked SECOND to last for sports.... Even today I still don't "chomp at the bit" to go to the gym. I love being active, but some seasons I'm less so. I feel much better when I'm active, but I still don't get excited about the idea of going to work out. Its inertia. That's why for me it has to be a habit. That's why maybe next year I need to keep going to the gym even when I'm busy with other activities because otherwise I get out of the habit every summer and it takes quite a while to get back in the habit. Sometimes I get back out of the habit in the first weeks of January because of the "resolution" crowd that always comes briefly. I'm sure some folks think I'm in that group because they don't see me from July to October.

springlering62

I think you’re overthinking and that they don’t think about you at all. 😘

Gym would never even notice me gone. Yoga studio, miss a week and everyone’s shouting “where’ve you been? We missed you!” ❤️

Siren2024

I’ve decided to stop drinking alcohol.. I’m not an alcoholic or a regular drinker anyway but the odd night out and special occasions BUT I’m 50 in a few weeks I’ve decided to go with “ my body is a temple..” sort of life style. Anything damaging isn’t going in it 👍😊

anxietyfairy

I went a whole day without drinking milk! I usually spend about a thousand calories a day on milk and have had a sore stomach for the last month or so and haven't been able to leave the house. I found a new favourite drink- chai tea with a dash of cold water and stevia. Hopefully I can stick with this and I'll lose at least 5kg by not drinking milk. It's been a while...

1ns1d3_0u7

I competed in my first federation sanctioned powerlifting meet last Saturday. Even with a few obstacles, I still delivered and put up a 1,219 lbs total and placed in two categories.

NewNelle24

I'm just getting back into logging using MFP, but I've been trying to eat better and work out on a (mostly) daily basis with my hubby for about a month now.

Last week, I had a really stressful day and bought a bag of chips. I ate only a handful before I decided I didn't want any more. Previously, I would have eaten the whole bag in one sitting.

Sadly the scale hasn't been moving, but I have started to notice my clothes fitting differently. I put on a pair of knee high socks that used to be tight on my calves, and they're very comfy now!
My leggings are starting to get loose around my hips, too!

Not gonna lie, I hate how my belly seems like it's hanging down so much more now, but I'm trying to remind myself that means that I'm losing fat there and it's becoming skin!

herblovinmom

Baked and decorated over 8 dozen cookies for Xmas dinner and I didn’t eat not one cookie, not even a bite. I let Grandma sample them all to make sure the batches came out right.. I packed a proper lunch too. I’m so proud of myself for being disciplined.

neurotic_ninja

mtaratoot wrote: »

AnnPT77 wrote: »

I feel sad that so few people seem to understand viscerally how powerful a quality of life improvement movement can be, and bring. It's not miserable, grueling workouts. It's fun through movement.

Our education system fails our kids (and therefore all of us) in so many ways.

We never attended the same school or else one of us would have been picked SECOND to last for sports.... Even today I still don't "chomp at the bit" to go to the gym. I love being active, but some seasons I'm less so. I feel much better when I'm active, but I still don't get excited about the idea of going to work out. Its inertia. That's why for me it has to be a habit. That's why maybe next year I need to keep going to the gym even when I'm busy with other activities because otherwise I get out of the habit every summer and it takes quite a while to get back in the habit. Sometimes I get back out of the habit in the first weeks of January because of the "resolution" crowd that always comes briefly. I'm sure some folks think I'm in that group because they don't see me from July to October.

Yes! Well said. I've always hated exercise like doing a work-out vid or something, but yoga has saved me. Habit is everything in this. I know it's cold and crappy out, but if I don't put in the work, there will be nothing to celebrate! I'm def feeling the momentum & I don't wanna lost that.

JessiBelleW

When I worked out less this thread always had a ton of exciting updates. Now I’m working out more and more frequently I’m ahead of the thread. I love reading other people’s updates and little wins between sets

springlering62

JessiBelleW wrote: »

When I worked out less this thread always had a ton of exciting updates. Now I’m working out more and more frequently I’m ahead of the thread. I love reading other people’s updates and little wins between sets

“Between sets”.

That’s an NSV right there, honey. There was a time in my life I had no clue what that would have even meant, lol.

takinitalloff

I'm sticking to my goals! In December! I don't care what festive temptations come my way -- I mulishly continue getting my daily exercise, and eating right. So there!

LenGray

I've done morning exercises 4 days in a row!

Zeeegeee

herblovinmom wrote: »

Baked and decorated over 8 dozen cookies for Xmas dinner and I didn’t eat not one cookie, not even a bite. I let Grandma sample them all to make sure the batches came out right.. I packed a proper lunch too. I’m so proud of myself for being disciplined.

Now THAT is impressive!!

WhySoProblematic

Wedding ring needs to get sized down, keeps flying off!

AnnPT77

For another season, completed the Concept 2 Holiday Challenge: 200k rowing machine, 400k stationary bike, or equivalent combination between US Thanksgiving (Nov 28 this year) and Christmas Eve.

It was more challenging than usual, because I cleverly fractured my skull and created a brain bleed on Nov 9, so I was not allowed to exercise beyond a super-light intensity until cleared by my neurosurgeon on Dec 12. Even after that, continuing headaches and fatigue from recovery were an extra bump in the road. I'm pleased to have been able to finish it again.

I just realized, too, that sometime since on-water rowing ended for the season, I went over the line into 5M+ Concept 2 bike meters logged overall (since I got the bike in Feb 2021, so not that stunning), so I get a free long-sleeved t-shirt.

springlering62

We listed goals for the New Year here on MFP back in January 1. I rashly said I’d like to swim 3 miles, having only managed a mile once at the time I said it.

This month I’ve done a mile and a half several times, and today I did 2 miles for the first time and am very very happy with that.

I also said then that I’d like to get chinstand. I got that several months ago, and I can even incorporate them in Sun B’s.

Annabobanna1985

My recent NSV is that my winter clothing fits looser than it ever did

love2lift_85

NSV - a little tease of a tricep is starting to show when I flex my arm that way! Hoping to make it grow 😄

ShowPoodleGirl

After 35 pounds (or about that, I haven't weighed since Dec 1) some of my pants are finally starting to feel looser on me. All still wearable, but at least starting to feel looser.
I know most of my pants are of stretchy material or have elastic waist band or such, but I was still starting to feel like I'd never notice a difference in my pants.

melharperoy

I remember when my wedding ring got so tight I had to remove it bc I had gained so many lbs I was afraid it would get stuck on my finger. Now I’m back to being able to leave it on all the time bc it fits well again. It’s such a great feeling! I would definitely resize your ring smaller if it’s too big. I was walking on treadmill today and saw my butt in the mirror and couldn’t believe how much smaller it is. I couldn’t stop staring at my *kitten*, lol it looks so much better.

anxietyfairy

I didn't add sugar to anything today :-D

anxietyfairy

I had coffee without milk, I noticed I am developing a waist for the first time ever (it dips in like 1cm on each side) and I wanted to stay up and overeat last night, so I made a list of things to do instead or first, and then I tried to go to sleep. Aside from getting up a few times to add to the list, I fell asleep straight away and didn't end up needing the list!!! then I woke up today and my weight has gone down. I'm a very happy lady.

springlering62

anxietyfairy wrote: »

I had coffee without milk, I noticed I am developing a waist for the first time ever (it dips in like 1cm on each side) and I wanted to stay up and overeat last night, so I made a list of things to do instead or first, and then I tried to go to sleep. Aside from getting up a few times to add to the list, I fell asleep straight away and didn't end up needing the list!!! then I woke up today and my weight has gone down. I'm a very happy lady.

Oh, I like this idea! If I’m going to binge, or eat above plan, it’s usually during that last hour before bed. I’m going to try this!

anxietyfairy

springlering62 wrote: »

anxietyfairy wrote: »

I had coffee without milk, I noticed I am developing a waist for the first time ever (it dips in like 1cm on each side) and I wanted to stay up and overeat last night, so I made a list of things to do instead or first, and then I tried to go to sleep. Aside from getting up a few times to add to the list, I fell asleep straight away and didn't end up needing the list!!! then I woke up today and my weight has gone down. I'm a very happy lady.

Oh, I like this idea! If I’m going to binge, or eat above plan, it’s usually during that last hour before bed. I’m going to try this!

Thanks! Heres my list

Read
Colour in
Tik tok
Clean
Walk
Make soup
Eat veges
Have protein shake
Listen to music
Make a plan
Go to the gym
Drink water
Drink hot water with milk or dark chai tea
Write myself a letter
Make the bed
Hang laundry outside
Pray
Review prayer journal and bucket list
Carrot and celery sticks
Pumpkin soup
Salad
Eat cabbage
Have a shower
Have an apple
Overeat
Burn calories
Wait until tomorrow
Go to bed
Tidy bedroom
Do washing
Have a hot drink
Call a friend
Have sex
Dance
Make a playlist
Save motivational and inspirational quotes and pictures
Remember how far you’ve come
Meditate
Post and read posts on mfp and reddit
Google
Rant
Evaluate food diary

Now I need a list and a plan for when I can’t sleep, go for a walk outside or go to the gym.

anxietyfairy

I decided not to weigh myself on days I get up early or don't sleep, so I can still eat and drink in the morning and not wait until 8 or 9am to consume calories and cause myself unnecessary suffering. Wanting to weigh myself everyday and hopefully get a lower weight was causing disordered behavior. I was thinking about weighing myself on Saturdays only, but I want to do it more often than that. At least this way, I can still weigh in *most* days