What's Your Most Recent NSV

Madwife2009

At my daughter's junior parkrun this morning, I was asked by one of the other volunteers (who is a hardcore runner - half-marathons/marathons/spartans, you name it, all over the country) if I was participating in our local half- marathon next week.

After I'd picked myself up off the floor where I'd been rolling around in laughter, I realised that he was actually being deadly serious . . . and that no-one else who'd heard his question was laughing either . . . does this mean that they think I am actually capable of completing a half?

Right now, I can manage a 5k and maybe stretch it to 7k on a good day but a half marathon is like, 21k? I mean, really?

(goes back to quietly whispering that I may start training for next year's half marathon . . .)

GOT_Obsessed

I have tiny feet. Size 6 and a half or sometimes 7. My calves have always been fat. Boots that come up to the knees have never ever fit me. For $hits and giggles I tried a pair on in the store and they zipped up right to the top! This was the first time in my life.

Also I was using the hair straightener in front of the mirror. Out the corner of my eye I saw a bicep!! Of course I had to stop and flex!

GOT_Obsessed

And I forgot one...

My CrossFit buddy who has been going for years and I were talking about different things I have not yet done there. (I have only been going for 7 weeks now.)

I asked her if she has ever done one where you have to carry your partner. (I saw it online once.) She said "yeah and if we do it again I want you for my partner cuz you are small!!!"

Uh, me?! Excuse me. I have never been called small before.

CarbsAndCoffee41

VUA21 wrote: »

I was told that I have "Runners legs" at a party, by someone that does 1/2 marathons for fun, followed by the compliment of noticing that I have "nicely developed calves, quads and hamstrings".

Guess all that running is noticable. 😊

That is awesome! Keep it up.

IHaveMyActTogether

Sometimes when I lay down in bed I feel tiny.

Evelyn_Gorfram

NSV! NSV! NSV!!!

Okay, it's tiny in the greater scheme of things, but it's big to me. Last spring I bought the perfect blouse to wear to my nephew's wedding (big fancy do chock full o' judgmental family members). But when I tried it on a few weeks ago, it was way too tight for me. Bought another not-quite-so-ideal blouse with plenty of "ease," and wore it to the beautiful ceremony two weeks ago where my nevvie wed the love of his life.

But today, just for kicks, I tried on the "too tight" blouse - and it was just fine! It was a really harsh disappointment to me not to be able to wear it to the wedding; but now I'm just waiting for the next big fancy family do.

Evelyn_Gorfram

LindaGilpin59 wrote: »

besmith11 wrote: »

I was able to go down one more notch in my belt! Boss even noticed that my clothes are getting baggier and said that I should probably invest in a new wardrobe. I don't necessarily want to do that right now because I am in between sizes, but it's nice that she noticed!

This is a good but a bit annoying problem when you are between sizes and especially when between Womens/Misses department. I have been unable to find dresses for quite some time. anyone have suggestions.

There are lots of bargains in thrift stores/charity shops/op shops. Especially as your size gets smaller, because lots of people donate their scarcely-used clothes as they (the people) get larger.

12Sarah2015

Nsv. I found another friend losing weight, so I am more accountable now

VUA21

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

Sometimes when I lay down in bed I feel tiny.

You too!!!!! I thought it was just me. I swear my queen size bed which used to feel okay now feels humongous.

biscuitforcefield

One of the casual dresses I bought for a cruise in October 2016 didn't fit me when it arrived so it got left behind.

I'm wearing it right now

CarbsAndCoffee41

When I went shopping for new school clothes this year, I knew I was in a smaller size, but I'm now in clothes with no X's whatsoever! Also my jeans size is the smallest I've worn since having kids 11 years ago!

M0n1KCR

I've inspired my mum to use the app - and she has been at it for two months, has made a habit of walking every day, and has lost 4 kg! When I was congratulating her, she told me that when she feels like giving up, she thinks of me and how I've changed, and that makes her think she can too. I'm so proud!

mountainmare

This is a couples NSV. We snowbird in the winter and walk several miles daily, bike and are active, then we come home and stop. Last spring DH was told his bloodwork was terrible even though he was "healthy" weight. Since the snow went away we have walked 2-5 miles most days. Last week his Dr suggested more meds--DH resisted so they ordered new bloodwork--the results came back "impressively improved" with most in the very good range. The only change was walking 5-6 days a week.
As for me--thanks to genes I'm ok--even though I was (notice WAS) obese, but was sneaking up to not so good. We both feel so much better---just walking folks--that's all it takes.

23rochelle23

mountainmare wrote: »

This is a couples NSV. We snowbird in the winter and walk several miles daily, bike and are active, then we come home and stop. Last spring DH was told his bloodwork was terrible even though he was "healthy" weight. Since the snow went away we have walked 2-5 miles most days. Last week his Dr suggested more meds--DH resisted so they ordered new bloodwork--the results came back "impressively improved" with most in the very good range. The only change was walking 5-6 days a week.
As for me--thanks to genes I'm ok--even though I was (notice WAS) obese, but was sneaking up to not so good. We both feel so much better---just walking folks--that's all it takes.

Well done to you and DH, this is part of the reason I am trying so hard to instil good exercise habits while I’m losing - there is so much more to health than weight alone. Thanks for sharing it helps with the motivation to go for a run today

IHaveMyActTogether

VUA21 wrote: »

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

Sometimes when I lay down in bed I feel tiny.

You too!!!!! I thought it was just me. I swear my queen size bed which used to feel okay now feels humongous.

I don't know why it happens specifically when I'm in bed, but it is where I feel that way the most.

Maybe for me it's the combo of taking up less space, rubbing your legs and feet together and feeling bones and muscles, and the fat moving out of the way. Every where I touch on my body feels different - either more muscular or less fat/bony.

littlegreenparrot

Madwife2009 wrote: »

At my daughter's junior parkrun this morning, I was asked by one of the other volunteers (who is a hardcore runner - half-marathons/marathons/spartans, you name it, all over the country) if I was participating in our local half- marathon next week.

After I'd picked myself up off the floor where I'd been rolling around in laughter, I realised that he was actually being deadly serious . . . and that no-one else who'd heard his question was laughing either . . . does this mean that they think I am actually capable of completing a half?

Right now, I can manage a 5k and maybe stretch it to 7k on a good day but a half marathon is like, 21k? I mean, really?

(goes back to quietly whispering that I may start training for next year's half marathon . . .)

Do it, I did a Trail half marathon a couple of weeks ago and it was great! Was in a similar situation to you in January, you'll be fine 😀

IHaveMyActTogether

Since lowering my calories, my upper body lifts went down. Today, I was determined to go heavy.

Benched 185lbs for 3 and 205lbs for two sets of three half reps, plus the sets to work up to that weight. I haven't been able to lift 205 for maybe a month, so it feels great.

Tisha247

This is just crazy to me but last week a lady described me as looking "model like" I'm like WHHHAAAAATTT! I'll take it.

Alice_in_VVonderland

I feel stupid bringing it up in a forum of people who regularly talk about running marathons, but...
I've gone from walking a 21 minute mile to walking-interspersed-with-jogging a 17.5 minute mile.

I can only hold out for 2 miles at that pace (though I'm sure I could've handled 3 miles if it hadn't gotten dark out), but I'm just starting out on regular fitness activities, so I'm hoping all of this will improve even more with time. And considering I used to get winded just jogging across a busy intersection, I'd say I'm doing quite well.

kimothyschma

Today marks my 500 day logging streak!

Just finished a 3 week maintenance break, the first one where I only ate maintenance and not in a surplus. I am 2 pounds up, but I think that can be contributed to water weight.

Going into a modest 10% deficit today, with weekends at maintenance. Hopefully this will be gentle enough not to trigger a binge.