Several and I've recently restarted for what I now truly believe to be the last time:
I ate a predetermined amount of chocolate instead of just finishing the entire bag. I logged how much I was planning on eating, ate that amount, wanted more for about 5 minutes but held out and 10 minutes later I'm fine.
Instead of bingeing on chocolate, I decided to actually eat a standard amount.
I felt too full to finish my dinner and I left a hotdog behind (but I finished my veggies!)
I woke up feeling thin and I've just been walking around all day feeling skinnier. I actually shocked myself because I'm thinner in my head than in real life. So when I looked in the mirror, I was shocked to see I didn't actually look drastically different, I just finally feel like a thin person. Like I feel as though I'm already at my goal weight, my body just needs some time to catch up with my mind.
I had a craving....I ate a 7-11 hot dog for an after shopping snack..(Ruh Rooooh Raggy!) Ooooh then I wanted cheesecake and cookies and After Eight chocolates! No NO no!
So I went to the full length mirror and tried on my goal jeans. When I started MFP I could just get them to my knees and now they come all the way up to my butt. I decided to keep going and not give in. I want to zip those jeans up comfortably one day soon!
After hopping on the elliptical for a Christmas music infused super intense workout that left my legs shaking, I ate some organic raspberries and a little piece of the best artisan cheese. I feel satisfied and victorious!
Not sure this qualifies as a NSV but my I went for my annual physical last week and my Total Cholesterol was 118. Last year it was 170. My doctor was thrilled with the results.
Of course, it qualifies! I am sure you are thrilled, feel so much better, and are healthier.
I hit 100 days logged, I bought a size 12 jeans (the last pair I bought before this were a size 16!!), a dress I bought 4 months ago is now loose on me!
For the first time since high school (and I'm nearly 40!), I own some clothing that doesn't start with X or XX for the size. I'm most excited to have just invested in a new winter coat, size Large, since I'm feeling confident that I won't lots of extra space for backsliding.
I'm so excited!! I've got my last interview for an amazing job this week, and have been told by the person that recommended me for it that I'm a shoo-in. There's no other applicants currently, the person that recommended me is big in the company, and (not to toot my own horn) my work history is dynamite, so the only thing holding me back is if I bomb this interview.
Aaaaaaaand, it's going to get me out from working behind a desk to working indoor/outdoor. It's physically a pretty demanding position, so I'll be able to burn some calories and see the sunshine! AND it's a huge national company with plenty of room for promotion, not like the small business I work now where there's nowhere to go, even after 17 years. 17!!
I live in a northern climate and winter weather (snow / below freezing temps) has started to make its appearance. Roads in our neighborhood are icy and slippery in spots. Dog and I have been a little bummed this week. NSV #1: My workouts have transitioned to brisk walking on the basement treadmill instead of outdoors. NSV #2: I just noticed on my Fitbit that my "exercise" recap is registering my workouts as "elliptical." Too funny. I guess that's because I pump my arms as I walk. Thinking I may not invest in an elliptical machine after all.
My feet have gotten smaller, so now I can remove my ankle boots without unzipping them. (Note that I'm not actually happy about this, since they used to fit well and now are too loose.)
I'm 100% on board with getting new clothes that fit, but getting new shoes feels like such a waste...
Entered a 'virtual runner' charity medal event. 25km over 25 days of December. Hit the mileage needed within 3 days so seeing just how much I can shock them with on Xmas day when I submit my result 😀
I've been at my current job for about 7 months. For the interview, I had worn a nice black dress that barely fit, but it was the only decent thing I had - a lot of my clothes didn't fit anymore because I had been doing a lot of stress eating (and drinking) due to previous job. Today, I was going to wear it for our Christmas party tonight, but I ended up looking frumpy because it was so loose. Not even a well-positioned waist belt could save it. It was always my backup "nice" dress, so it's definitely the end of an era to see it go.
I ran for twenty minutes without stopping today, and completed four sets of DB lateral raises without having to stop halfway through each set. Both big things for me
For the first time in 12+ years someone ELSE took my picture and I didn’t feel my throat tighten with anxiety. My husband snapped a picture of me trying on what I consider a “NORMAL” size north face jacket. When he showed it to me, I almost cried because for the first time since I was in high school I didn’t feel DISGUSTING. Not to say that I like what I see, but it didn’t make my heart hurt like usual. I know I still have such a long way to go, but as of today I wear an XL in Northface!!! 💕💕💕
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So I went to the full length mirror and tried on my goal jeans. When I started MFP I could just get them to my knees and now they come all the way up to my butt. I decided to keep going and not give in. I want to zip those jeans up comfortably one day soon!
After hopping on the elliptical for a Christmas music infused super intense workout that left my legs shaking, I ate some organic raspberries and a little piece of the best artisan cheese. I feel satisfied and victorious!
Of course, it qualifies! I am sure you are thrilled, feel so much better, and are healthier.
Aaaaaaaand, it's going to get me out from working behind a desk to working indoor/outdoor. It's physically a pretty demanding position, so I'll be able to burn some calories and see the sunshine! AND it's a huge national company with plenty of room for promotion, not like the small business I work now where there's nowhere to go, even after 17 years. 17!!
So yeah, I'm super stoked!!
I'm 100% on board with getting new clothes that fit, but getting new shoes feels like such a waste...