What's Your Most Recent NSV

leelyn1216

Multi-part non-scale victory: If I'm honest, I've envied my little sister's shape from time to time--she's almost as tall as I am (I'm 6') and I struggle with my weight skyrocketing way more than she does. She's not petite; she's healthy. And dedicated to a mindfulness I don't seem to easily maintain.

COVID messed with me, and last summer I was back up at my high weight from a decade ago, plus some HBP, depression, and lethargy. At Christmas, after about four months of dedication to eating better and exercising more, I visited my family. Sis had a pile of clothes ready for Goodwill, and she let me go through them. I ended up needing to mail myself a box full of new items for my wardrobe--a huge deal since I'd gotten rid of several large garbage bags of stuff that no longer fit me! (And my girl dresses cute, so now I'm feeling great!)

Second part: a couple of her items at Christmas were a little snug yet, and I'm pleased to report that as of this week, they all fit great. Also, my BP is normal, my energy is up, muscle definition is way improved, and I'm flexible (due to yoga) in ways I didn't know I could be. Saw a pic of myself with some friends and didn't feel like the elephant in the room... and I have the confidence to try dating again.

solieco1

Well, it's official. Every single piece of too small clothing that I've kept in various closets in a growing list since 1999 fits. Every single one. Every suit, every swimsuit, every pair of jeans, every evening gown. I'm stunned. AND I think it's time to purge a whole lot of clothes and mental baggage.

Sand_TIger

I went on a two week "diet break" where I ate pretty much at maintenance and did extra strength training, and I got right back on plan afterwards without issues. I was worried about that in the beginning but now have a whole lot more confidence knowing I can. (My weight stayed relatively stable too which is also encouraging.)

RiverwoodRain

Positive: Clothes are all too big
Negative: Clothes are all too big

CameronWhittaker

I donated all of my all clothes. They are all too big for me now. Thousands of dollars worth and lots of memorys.

karlschaeffer

2 min plank. First time ever. Baby steps.

alexmose2

Went to get a massage and the masseuse touched my butt and just said "solid"

lousoulbody

Getting through 1 minute of Navy Seal flutter kicks for the NSV win!

lkrise93

My most recent NSV is the fact that I fit into the jeans that I wore before I met my fiancé and ended up gaining so much weight from him wining and dining me!

lkrise93

kari_kerry wrote: »

The ladies at work were going on an ice cream run yesterday at the Sonic...I said no thanks! Huge step for me. I would normally have a sonic blast. Yum! But I didn't. Very proud of myself.

You missed the chance to just get a cup of Sonic ICE which is BOMB! But good on you for saying no! I can never turn down ice cream!

solieco1

charmmeth wrote: »

I punched two new holes in my belt a while back, needing the first but not expecting to use the second, perhaps ever. Today, that's where it is done up! There are 15cm (6") between the hole I was using when I was at my largest in around 2014 and where I am today. Where my belt does up does depend a bit on what trousers I am wearing. But 15cm! The pens in the photo mark the belthole I once used and the belthole I am using today. (Sorry the picture is so fuzzy.)

LOVE this! What a great visual - woohoooo!

solieco1

Sand_TIger wrote: »

I went on a two week "diet break" where I ate pretty much at maintenance and did extra strength training, and I got right back on plan afterwards without issues. I was worried about that in the beginning but now have a whole lot more confidence knowing I can. (My weight stayed relatively stable too which is also encouraging.)

This is what it's all about and the goal! Well done!

susanlee53

Here is my new photo. I always loved this one-piece ski outfit that I purchased in the mid 1980's. It has lovely details including some stitching in shiny silver thread. The peach color is just right for my complexion. Finally, after many, many years of hoping; about 3 years of trying, and this last year on MFP, I wore it this week!

I've been trying to not make a big deal about food and dieting, but this is a huge accomplishment for me.

charmmeth

solieco1 wrote: »

Well, it's official. Every single piece of too small clothing that I've kept in various closets in a growing list since 1999 fits. Every single one. Every suit, every swimsuit, every pair of jeans, every evening gown. I'm stunned. AND I think it's time to purge a whole lot of clothes and mental baggage.

That's a fantastic result!

azalea4175

J_NY_Z wrote: »

This is a victory as far away from a scale that can be. Last Friday I invited my ex wife over for dinner and a talk. We aired all out grievances and said everything that need to be said. We made a pact to start fresh, have a friendship that looks to the future, not the past. So freeing and conscious cleansing.

that's some powerful stuff. congrats to you two being able to move forward. Great job!

joyanna2016

About 3 years ago someone gave me some cute Erimish bracelets. They were too tight so I gave them away. Yesterday I bought some more, because now they fit! Sparkliness looks great on my slimmer wrist! 🤩

AlistairBernardNormal

I was on the bench at our first hockey game of the season - the first in almost a year. One of my teammates commented that I looked good and that he could see that I was faster on the ice. That made me feel really good.

Laughter_Girl

I can see my collarbone again.

lilchubbymama

I was able to teach some biology work on obesity to my students and didn't automatically feel ashamed. I am still obese but feel better able to look at it objectively as something I am working on, rather than taking it as a personal insult. This is a huge thing for me!