What's Your Most Recent NSV

spacetreemonkey

I haven't been going to McDonalds as often as I can for the Monopoly game that is on this month and next month in New Zealand, as I would have for the last few years.

I bent over to cut my nails yesterday, and I don't think I've been able to do that before.

JoLightensUp

Walked up a local mountain this afternoon with my husband and daughter. I haven't been up there in years. It was tough - I had to stop and catch my breath a few times!
But sooo glad I did it. And the view from the top is beautiful. We plan to do it regularly now.

avatiach

I was at physical therapy and the PY Assistant handed me a 15 pound weight to move with. And I thought, that weight is about what I’ve lost in this latest round, and it’s heavy! No wonder I feel better without it!

___Tams___

Completed 103.2km running in September and raised £360 for charity. 💖

AbsolutelyAnnie

I went grocery shopping yesterday and left the store without any "treats". I bypassed them all, including my favorite gelato that was $3 off. Sang a little song in the car on the way home.

spacetreemonkey

Some of my underwear is too big

I've been enjoying going for walks and taking photos

MacLowCarbing

I went thru 2 drive thru fast food windows yesterday. It was a surreal experience.

I have not been at a drive-thru window for months. I used to be a drive-thru binger/stress eater. I'd serve healthier meals at home for the family but in times of stress I'd run errands and stop along the way to drive-thrus, scarfing down junk and disposing of the evidence.

I wasn't even there for me, I was helping out a couple of other people in the local community theater group my son's a part of, they were working hard building sets all morning and I offered to run the errands and grab them lunch.

Sharing my journal entry:

The smell hit me as I was pulling up to the first one... that fast food smell mixture of burgers and fries-- no, not burgers or fries. Grease they cooked burgers and fries in. The smell of grease was overpowering as it was the lunch rush.

Strangely it wasn't as appetizing as I remember it. It stirred memories of comfort and familiarity, but also of over-eating and losing control. I recalled the emotional roller coaster food always put me on back then... the euphoric high that came with the first scent and bit, followed by the low that came shortly after: the disgust I felt for myself.

I looked at the menu, at all the foods I that at one time I'd have braved storms or risked danger to get.

"Am I still tempted by these?" I wondered. "Would I eat them if I let myself have them?" Oddly, the answer came: no. It's not that they didn't look good on some level, but an inferior kind of good to the healthy, wholesome foods I've been getting used to in the last few months. Why would I ever have trouble passing on these? They looked sloppy... excessive... cheap.

The phrase "slow poisons"-- a mantra I began using months ago whenever I was tempted by something bad for me -- came to mind. I used to say it to try and convince myself-- now it came to mind because I whole-heartedly believed it.

I placed the meal order for the acquaintance and got myself an ice water because I forgot my bottle. I thought for a second about treating myself to a diet soda, but I wasn't even really craving it. Why have something I don't need just for the hell of it? I sipped the water-- cool, clean, pure.

"Good choice," I told myself.

I could smell the fries as I pulled back onto the road. Used to be I couldn't resist snacking on fries while driving away from fast food places. I had to admit, now they were beginning to smell a little good, but not good enough.

What would happen if I ate just one? Could I handle it? Not that I was going to try-- but I wondered. It was just so weird being so close to something that has come to be thought of as some kind of enemy, and it sitting there, and seemingly having no power over me.

I went to the next drive-thru. It was also busy, so I sat there looking at the menu, waiting to order for someone else. It still felt weird not getting anything for myself. Weirder still, I didn't want anything.

I brought the food back and set off to take the dog for some exercise on the nearby walking trail. As I walked along side the river, watching the waters swelled from the recent rainfall rush by, I reflected quietly on the experience.

There was a time when even if I had just eaten a big dinner, if I went thru a drive thru, or if someone offered to go, I would have ordered a large meal. It wasn't about being hungry or full, it was about the experience of consuming it.

So what does this mean? Have I changed? Is this new-found resistance ... no, it wasn't resistance. I didn't have to resist it. It was more like, instead of attracting me this time, it repelled me.

Was it a fluke, though? Will I have weaker moments, moments during which fast food will once again be like a siren call to me? It felt good not feeling overpowered with desire and temptation, but I'm slightly scared about how things will go if/when the time comes when I face off with fast food and I am not repelled by it. It's easy to resist that which does not tempt you; but will I be able to resist that which does?

Either way, I'm taking this as a win. It's proof that something has changed-- that I've changed. Even if I don't win every battle, I feel more confident than ever that I can win the war.

MovinNow

Had to tighten laces in a pair of shoes, my feet are noticeably thinner 😂. Still waiting for the transformation of the arms….

takinitalloff

I keep having to adjust my car seat because my butt is shrinking, but it appears my arms & legs are staying the same length -- so the steering wheel & pedals keep moving ever so slightly out of reach

Today I was standing in the kitchen prepping food, and I noticed that I didn't need to sit down in order to rest my aching back.

I walk regularly now, and my daily average step count for September was around 6,900. That would have been absolutely unimaginable back in June. I've discovered some beautiful new spots to walk, including a trail right by my house that always intimidated me. Now I walk it a few times a week.

In September I went down another bra size, and now it's already on the tightest hook. Had to order a couple new ones My first clothing purchase since I started losing weight.

@MacLowCarbing That is an epic mindset shift, congratulations! I went to an appointment the other day (a type of appointment that does NOT traditionally feature food) and was offered donuts. Wasn't even tempted. That would have been entirely unthinkable four months ago. Zero interest.

SOIJ20

This may sound silly, but being able to see a bit more definition around my stomach and back 😅.
Also fitting in clothes which are a size or 2 lower than I once was!

That's a nice little win for me.

takinitalloff

My A1C has normalized! It's now at 5.2% (down from 5.7% in 2020 and 2022). That's pretty much smack in the middle of the normal range. I'm no longer pre-diabetic

rlpomeroy

I realized this weekend that I don't have any doctors appointments in October. It's the first month in over 2 years that I can say that. I am diabetic and had a heart attack in June of '21, and I'm finally getting to the point where the doctors don't want to see me as often. :-D

kerrycook88

I’m finally walking again! Feeling stronger.

lightenup2016

When I do my long runs, I wear a water bottle around my waist. Before, my muffin top would keep the strap in place, so it didn’t ride up. Now, there’s almost no belly flab left to keep the strap in place around my hips, where I like it! I guess I’ll take it, though!

GinLee61

Donated the last of the larger sized clothing that was still in my closet. Unfortunately it was all of the fall/winter clothing that I had left. Lots of empty hangers in there!

9bhtn65nzj

I’m half way through my target weight loss goal and my work trousers- rigid cargo pants that I was struggling to close the clasp and zip up 43 days ago now fit perfectly. I can visibly see a smaller mid section and my thunder thighs even look slimmer. Hopefully when I lose the second half of the weight I will fit in one size smaller!!

_Brigit

Making realistic fitness goals.

mollypw1994

I’ve been rather frustrated, because I’ve been stuck at the same weight for a week, despite checking all the requisite boxes. My NSV is that I’m not giving up. I know this is just a weird blip, and I’m sticking with logging, tracking, and exercise. Even though I’m rather annoyed.
BTW, I do know that a week isn’t a long time. But I’m 3 lbs away from a major milestone, so it’s making it that much harder to not see progress! I wanna GET THERE!
Thx for listening 😋

spacetreemonkey

My collarbones were really visible this morning, then I realised I am really sunburnt! so not sure if it's an nsv

Have decided to try and focus on being healthy rather than losing weight after a rough month

mikerommfp

My NSV was yesterday! At the doctor appointment, doc said my health has significantly improved, I lost another 8 pounds last month, and don’t have to be on any kind of cholesterol medication anymore!!